Tony Bennett celebrated his 87th birthday in style over the weekend with a fundraising bash in his honor. Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos and wife Nicole hosted a private, elegant affair at their Beverly Hills home for Bennett’s charity Exploring the Arts, an organization dedicated to funding arts in public schools.

Luxe basics line Velvet by Graham & Spencer has opened its second westside location this year. After making its debut at the Brentwood Country Mart, the brand now resides on the “coolest street in America”, Venice’s Abbot Kinney.

A rare cognac has made its U.S. debut at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. The Louis XIII Rare Cask 42, 6 is the first establishment to serve the elusive libation, which retails for $22,000 a bottle.

George Clooney isn’t being shy about his feelings for billionaire Daniel Loeb. The Oscar winner has attacked one of Wall Street’s most famous hedge fund managers for criticizing Hollywood studios while failing to actually understand the film industry itself.

Luxury car brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche will make world debuts of their latest models at this year’s LA Auto Show. More than 50 new cars will be on display during the show’s Press Days, to be held this year from November 20-21.

When two luxury hotels collide, only greatness can be expected. This was certainly the case when D.C.’s Jefferson Hotel brought classic glamor to the newly renovated Hotel Bel-Air this week.

Haute 100 members David Geffen, Alan Horn and Terry Semel have all made significant donations in the name of scholarship funding. The three gentlemen have donated $3.5 million apiece to The American Film Institute’s AFI Conservatory.

Who better to tell us about the hautest places in LA than a 54-year resident who has seen some of the most beautiful places (and faces) in the City of Angels? Here are the haute secrets of stylist Fernando Romero.

The Staples Center is about to have some stiff competition. It was announced this week that The Madison Square Garden Company has purchased The Forum, located in Inglewood, for approximately $23.5 million.