Excitement was in the Pasadena air over the weekend as the 29th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships took place at Santa Anita Park. The races began on Friday and finished Saturday evening; the former races totaled $8 million in purse money. The latter culminated in the $5 million Breeder’s Cup Classic.

Soleto is a little slice of heaven for the young business professionals who work in downtown LA’s Financial District. In addition to having fabulous Italian bistro fare, the restaurant’s indoor bar area is great for those who want to grab a quick after-work bite, while its garden patio is a perfect date spot.

Sumner Redstone was honored once again for his philanthropic commitments. The Viacom and CBS Corporation Executive Chairman was feted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles at a gala for the charity organization.

Sharon Stone may not automatically be the first person you think of when the term ‘bag lady’ is referenced, but the Oscar nominee acted as such when she hosted the Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon in Hollywood this week. The event, put on by Lupus LA, was held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Stone attended with sister Kelly, who suffers from Lupus.

Caitlyn Chase is sharing her LA secrets with Haute Living. Find out where Chase — the founder of both the luxury lifestyle blog and clothing line Caviar & Cashmere — shops, dines and who she thinks has the best dessert in the City of Angels.

Caitlyn Chase is sharing her LA secrets with Haute Living. Find out where Chase — the founder of both the luxury lifestyle blog and clothing line Caviar & Cashmere — shops, dines and who she thinks has the best dessert in the City of Angels.

Jeffrey Katzenberg has inked a deal to stay on as CEO of DreamWorks Animation through 2017. With that deal, his salary has increased more than twofold: he’ll now earn $2.5 million to the $1 million he was formerly earning per year.

Although she’s often considered to be pop royalty, Rihanna has taken things to a whole new level. The Bajan beauty was crowned Queen of the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval by the City of West Hollywood last night.

It’s official: Evan Rachel Wood is off the market. The Golden Globe nominee tied the knot with boyfriend Jamie Bell on October 30, just days after attending the LACMA’s Art + Film gala.