The 24th Annual Showboats International Rendezvous raised more than $1 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The formal gala, which was held at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach and hosted by Donald and Melania Trum, was the highlight of the four-day fundraiser.

There is a new addition to the culinary scene in LA. Caulfield's Restaurant and Bar at Thompson Beverly Hills hotel has just opened.

Christian Louboutin is hosting an exclusive event at the brand's Miami Design District boutique during Art Basel on Saturday December 3rd, showcaseing the work of artist Madeleine Berkhemer.

Art Basel ushers in all kinds of interesting incarnations. Boundaries are crossed; innovative approaches to art and fashion are explored; even technology plays a huge role in the Basel circus. And participating in said circus, of course, is famed shoe brand Sergio Rossi with envelope-pushing creations: the 22 ct gold and antique silver leaf versions of the brand’s Cachet pump. Hand applied by expert artisans, the treasures are sure to be collectors’ items.

London Jewelers Americana Manhasset will be hosting a very special Rolex event December 3rd-December4th at their boutiqye in the Hamptons.

AHAlife.com; the premier discovery shopping destination for luxury lifestyle products on-line has partnered with sbe Hotel Group to create a tech-driven, curated shopping experience in Regalo at The Bazaar by José Andrés at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills.

MOCA North Miami/Vanity Fair Art Basel kick-off Bash with Donna Karan

Emeril Lagasse is looking to downsize. The celebrity chef’s spectacular Upper East Side residence went on the market today for $15 million.

Art Basel: Design/Miami and Fendi Host Opening Night Cocktail Party

A nine-story hotel located at Selma and Caheunga will be run by Hampshire Hotels & Resorts under its Dream Hotel brand. The long-standing plans to build the $45 million hotel in Hollywood were revived after the developers started fresh with new financing and a new operator.

Chef Angelo Elia is the mastermind behind Casa D’Angelo restauraunts, and Delray Beach’s newest addition D’Angelo Trattoria. On Tuesday, December 6th, Elia will be creating a special five-course “Winter Truffle Extravaganza” dinner at the historic James Beard House in New York City.

Cartier presents Beatriz Milhazes during Art Basel Miami Beach 2011

Franco Pianegonda’s boutique in Aventura Mall is turning 1! In celebration of La Maison Franco Pianegonda’s first anniversary, Franco Pianegonda will be traveling from Italy to host a cocktail reception alongside hostesses Kirstie Bolitho, Rosalie Borg, Alex Fields, Stuart Geller, Cynthia Graham, Erin Newberg, Carole Pumpian, Sonia Tita Puopolo, Patty Soffer and Tracey Stein.

The AIDS Community Research Initiative of America recently hosted an exquisite autumnal feast in the phenomenal penthouse at the Mondrian SoHo. The sit-down, gourmet affair celebrated the appointment of Stewart Shining as vice president of the board of ACRIA. And seeing how intimate and unique philanthropic events are de rigueur in this day and age, place settings hovered around 40.

Twenty-two year old R&B pop musician Chris Brown recently dropped $1.55 million on a new Hollywood Hills home after neighbor problems at his former West Hollywood penthouse apartment.

Due to overwhelming response and success of last year’s event, “ARTISTically Fashioned” Art Basel Celebration is returning to the heart of Miami Design District during the most prestigious art weekend.

United Kingdom design house Project Khan has created a “Military” edition Range Rover SUV outfitted with exclusive features inside and out. Haute Living takes a look at the high-security luxury vehicle.

Former beauty icon and actress Marilyn Monroe is no stranger to grabbing the attention of those surrounding her. Even after passing away, the star manages to make headlines. Now, a show-stopping stage costume worn by Monroe in one of her hit films is heading to auction and is expected to fetch approximately $312,000.