As a part of the Film Independent’s 12th annual Directors Close-Up series many can look forward to wonderfully talented guest speakers like Ben Affleck, David O. Russell and Benh Zeitlin to take center stage at the Landmark Theatres in West Los Angeles every Wednesday from Feb. 6 to March 6.

I celebrated Stacey Paschow’s birthday with a lovely lunch at Fred’s. Our friends Lauren London, Debra Peltz, Gayle Sobel and Eleanor Propp were there too. Afterwards, I went to see Inga and Keith Rubenstein’s new townhouse. Wow, it’s amazing! Later that night, I stopped by Finale and General with Donny Deutsch, Stef Hirsh and Nicole […]

The Museum of Contemporary Art’s associate curator Rebecca Morse will soon be starting her new position as associate curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. On February 1, Morse will replace Edward Robinson, leaving two curators, Alma Ruiz and Bennett Simpson at MOCA.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is reportedly attempting to purchase the Los Angeles Times, but specific federal regulations that limit media consolidation may put a damper on his plans.

Bill Clinton and Kobe Bryant may just be an unbeatable duo. The former President and current LA Lakers star joined forces to debut Step Up On Vine, a supportive housing project to help end chronic homelessness, this week in Hollywood.

Public Relations Guru Monika Dixon’s PR Firm, Monika Dixon Public Relations, has teamed up with Genuine Entertainment to bring something fresh to the city, La Ultima Cena Supper Club. It’s an exclusive elegant dinner party that will be held at the Four Season Chicago’s Allium Restaurant (120 East Delaware Street) on Saturday, January 26, 2013 […]

In 1955, a 14-year-old teen named Peter Mangone stood outside the Gladstone Hotel on East 52nd Street holding a video camera in hopes of catching a glimpse of Marilyn Monroe. His efforts definitely paid off! Mangone left that day with a rare piece of 8mm footage that shows 29-year-old Monroe smile, wave, and even blow […]

Dora Puig has just sold the ICON South Beach PH2, originally listed for $19,000,000, for two million dollars above asking price. Dora has been doing luxury real estate sales for 23 years in Beverly Hills and Miami and has been responsible for $1 billion dollars in sales in the South Florida market. $50 million of […]

Kim Kardashian is getting a special delivery from the stork this year...and we know when. The reality starlet announced she's having Kanye West's child in July of this year.

If you’re headed to Washington, D.C., for President Obama’s second Inauguration, be sure to stop by Montblanc’s gorgeous Inaugural boutique pop-up shop at the St. Regis hotel. From January 18th to 22nd, the German manufacture will display its Signature for Freedom collection of limited edition writing instruments in the Thornwillow Library of the hotel. The shop will feature Lewis […]

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton has has signed on to headline the first event of President Barack Obama’s Inaugural weekend. The 32-year-old will serve as the honorary chairwoman of the 2013 National Day of Service, during which President Obama invites Americans across the country to volunteer in their communities in remembrance of Martin Luther King, […]

Car dealer, Norman Braman who opposed public funding of the Miami Marlins stadium said he is going to fight Stephen Ross’ new plan to renovate the Sun-Life Stadium. The $400 million project was announced at a press conference on Monday where Ross said he would invest $200 million of his own money. The other half […]

The 2013 Ballet Season commences on January 24 with San Francisco Ballet's Opening Night Gala, Moving the Compass. Details inside.

Update: Due to incredible demand, The Book of Mormon has been extended through September 8th. The show was supposed to be ending in June, but there is an extremely high demand for tickets so thankfully they added these new dates. They also added tips to get the hard-to-get tickets, such as buying as early as […]

David Schottenstein runs two companies. Swiss Stays, which is the world’s first adjustable sized collar stay, designed to fit any shirt collar, which has already launched. The other is Viewabill, which is an app and desktop application that allows users to track legal bills and any other hourly services in real time. That way, users […]

Green Day is coming to the Winter X Games in Aspen this year–sort of. On Saturday, Jan. 26 X Games Film will screen “¡Quatro!” at the Wheeler Opera House. Meshing culture, fashion, music and sports, the movie takes fans into the world of Green Day and chronicles the creative process leading up to the band’s […]

Aspen is as famous for its nightlife as it is for its skiing. Around town, the motto is “last call, first chair,” so there’s no shortage when it comes to finding a place to party late-night.

Miami is certainly a city that knows how to party,  but Miami Beach is still bar none in haute clubbing. From LIV to WALL, celebs can’t stay away from the party on the billion dollar sand bar. Check out the Top 5 nightclubs in the city.