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Photos: Wet Republic Opens for the Season
Wet Republic at the MGM Grand opened its doors to kick off the 2014 pool season with a celebratory ceremony and unveiling of phase two of the two-year remodel. The Las Vegas pool welcomed in a bevy of bikini-clad patrons, as well as special guest Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow. As the day launched […]
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Haute 100 SF Update: Sheryl Sandberg Gets Beyonce to “Lean In”
Beyonce has joined a roster of powerful women who are supporting Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In organization, which works to empower women.
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Current/Elliot Celebrate New Denim Story Book
Fashion designers Emily Current and Merritt Elliott celebrated their new book, "A Denim Story," this week in West Hollywood.
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Photos: T&T Hosts Chefs to the Max for Max Jacobson
Viva Max! took place at Tacos & Tequila at the Luxor on Thursday night. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with great friends and food in support of Max Jacobson on his road to recovery. Among those in attendance were Chefs to the Max ambassadors Al Mancini and Katie Conway joined by Jacobson’s niece, Emma Swarzman. […]
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Olympic Medalists Kaillie Humphries and Meghan Agosta-Marciano Check Out Rock of Ages
Olympic gold medalists Kaillie Humphries of the Canadian bobsled team and Meghan Agosta-Marciano of the Canadian hockey team attended Rock of Ages Thursday evening at the Venetian. Following the performance, Humphries and Agosta-Marciano joined Rock of Ages cast member Mark Shunock — formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada — backstage for a photo. Like […]
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Alison Pincus Launches Hunters Alley in LA
Alison Pincus, the co-founder of haute retail site One Kings Lane, launched her second surefire hit, the vintage decor website Hunters Alley, last night in Los Angeles.
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Haute 100 LA Update: Rick Caruso Poised to Redo Downtown Pacific Palisades
The quiet yet affluent beach town of Pacific Palisades is about to undergo a massive overhaul thanks to Rick Caruso.
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Photos: The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens’ Spring Display Is Up
The weather around the country may still be a bit unpredictable, but springtime has officially sprung inside Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, where it’s always a pleasant 68.4 degrees. The spring display brings a bounty of more than 8,200 flowers of vibrant colors and floral creations now through May 11. Among the thousands of flowers […]
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Audra McDonald Is Looking For a New Furry Co-Star for Billie Holiday Broadway Show
Auditions are currently underway to star opposite five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in Broadway’s, “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.” But this time, producers aren’t in search of stellar singers or accomplished actors. They’re looking for man’s, or rather, women’s best friend. Fourteen small dogs ranging from English cocker spaniels to toy poodles […]
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Ming Dynasty Cup From 15th Century Expected to Sell for $39 Million at Auction
A rare ceramic cup from the Ming Dynasty is hitting the auction block at Sotheby’s next month and is expected to sell for an astounding $39 million. The cup, which dates back to the 15th century, is currently owned by a Swiss collector in his nineties. Originally, he had asked to pull the cup from […]
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Fish Bar Has Crabs
Get your cracking hand ready; it’s time for Fish Bar‘s (2956 N. Sheffield) seasonal Dungeness Crab Boil. On Thursday, March 20th, DMK Restaurants welcomes hungry crab-lovers in for hammering, claw cracking and more at this Lakeview seafood shack, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Shedd Aquarium as part of DMK’s Friends of Fish program. Every […]
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What’s On My Desk: Christofle CEO Thierry Oriez
Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.