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Let it be said that Dr. Mark A. Mandel knows how to throw a party. The Beverly Hills-based cosmetic surgeon feted his new hair care line with an intimate, upscale fete at the Peninsula Hotel.

Hermes’ Rodeo Drive boutique is ready for its big re-reveal. After an 18-month renovation, the haute French store is slated to premiere its new look on Sept. 4.

Calling all Robert Pattinson fans! Everyone waiting in eager anticipation for the British star’s new Dior Homme ad campaign can (sort of) breathe a sigh of relief.

Ooh la la! You simply must try our picks for the top five French restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange County. Trust us, you’ll definitely be saying merci beaucoup before long.

Russell Simmons celebrated his East Coast-based organization, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, on the West Coast last week. The 55-year-old mogul hosted a joint honorary dinner and housewarming party at his new home in the Hollywood Hills last Thursday.

If you’re a fan of both Hermes and the NBA, you’re in luck. In honor of its Sept 4. Rodeo Drive boutique reopening, the haute French label is offering its first-ever custom-made basketball to the tune of $12,900.

How does George Clooney spend his cash? Hint, it’s not on bare living essentials. In fact, the 52-year-old actor revealed that he’s spending “most” of the money he earns from appearing in Nespresso commercials on a spy satellite.

Celebrity environmental activists banded together for a haute evening celebrating the sea in Laguna Beach yesterday. Sheryl Crow, Ted Danson, Dennis Haysbert, Angela Kinsey and Anna Torv were among those who gathered at private seaside venue Villa Di Sogni on Sunday for Oceana’s 6th Annual SeaChange summer party.