Haute 100 member and Silicon Valley tech-genius Mark Zuckerberg put out a Facebook status and broke an almost three-year silence on Twitter to declare his stance against SOPA and PIPA bills and encourage his fellow techies to do the same.

Despite the stormy weather, approximately 860 of SF's social set came together to celebrate the start of the San Francisco Ballet 2012 season at the opening night gala themed Bella Notte. While the weather may have been dreary, the attendees sparkling and dazzled in stunning gowns in every color of the rainbow.

Haute lister Pharrell Williams has received one of the greatest honors of his career and the ultimate symbol of recognition amongst his peers. The mogul will curate the music for the 84th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal, alongside Hans Zimmer on February 26.

Setting LA’s new standard for deluxe dining on-demand is Modern Art Catering (modernartcatering.com), the dynamic young company created by entrepreneur Chef Matthew Antoun. Antoun launched MAC in late 2010, based in Pasadena, California in response to the begging and pleading from his colleagues in the entertainment industry, museums and galleries, architecture, fundraising and other high-end […]

As we kick off a new year, we welcome the Year of the Dragon with a celebration of festivities. On January 29, 2012 at 10:15 am, the streets will be flooded with people to watch the colorful floats come down Trafalgar Square to Rupert Street. The festivities will be filled with fun and excitement, with Chinese dragons, acrobats and lions at 12 pm.

Voices For Children Foundation, the fundraising arm of the 11th Judicial Circuit Guardian and Litem Program, held its 2012 “Be a Voice, Build a Dream Gala,” on Saturday, January 14th at Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

Hotelier, Avi Brosh has done it again. Just a few months ago, there were talks about the opening of the Palihotel on Melrose for next month. But its official the luxury hotel will be opening on February 1st.

Looking for a cool, new locale to ring in the Chinese New Year? Look no further. Lantao at The Surfcomber, a Kimpton hotel located on South Beach, is celebrating the holiday with an evening of cocktails, bar bites, dinner and dessert.

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts just revealed that its new ‘Sustainable Seafood Policy’ would include the commitment to cease serving shark fin in all of its restaurants and will not be accepting new orders for shark fin products in banqueting with abrupt effect.

Over the years technology has come a very long way, with the launch of the iPhone and Android smart phone. We’ve been able to do so much with the constant development of new apps, but imagine being able to control the temperature on your fireplace right through your mobile? Well, this is now possible through your iPhone and Android, with the help of Escea, a fireplace manufacturer, who has developed a new line of gas fireplaces.

Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul has decided to spend some of his $68 million—per his yearly contract—in the purchase of Avril Lavigne’s now former home.

Bergdorf Goodman, Christian Louboutin, and Parsons The New School for Design collaborated to in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the famed footwear brand. The iconic red soled shoes are being honored with a design competition of talented young alumni from Parsons.

Faithful to its annual rendezvous, Blancpain presents the Saint Valentine Chronograph 2012 with 2.95 carats of precious stones, this exclusive series of 14 watches offers a bright take on the distinguished aesthetics of the Blancpain Women collection, while correlating with the technical intricacy of the flyback chronograph.

Centrally located on Main Street, GREY GOOSE Blue Door is hosting events and junkets for the casts from the festival’s most buzzed about films and serve as a refuge to escape the crowds and the cold at Sundance. Guests admitted to the private, invite-only lounge will be among the first to taste the new flavor from GREY GOOSE, which will debut this spring, the highly anticipated GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir.

For the fifth consecutive year, Chef Mavro on Oahu has earned the 2012 American Automobile Association prestigious Five Diamond Award, putting it in the ranks of such notable restaurants as The French Laundry in Napa Valley and Charlie Trotter's in Chicago.

Imagine a luxurious cruise around the Mediterranean, visiting such romantic cities as Florence, Athens and Provence. Then imagine this cruise features culinary experiences and gourmet meals prepared created by the award-winning chef Alan Wong.

In the midst of a buzz worthy world wide expansion, the luxury St. Regis brand has arrived in South Florida. Named the most anticipated hotel of 2012, the opulent St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, marking Bal Harbour as the 28th St. Regis hotel in the world.

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge is settling in quite nicely to her new role as wife to Prince William and recently relaxed on a family vacation in the Caribbean on a private island.