With his latest Oscar-worthy project about to premiere on Nov. 3, film legend Clint Eastwood is considering stepping out from behind the camera once again for a role in Warner Bros.’ new film, Trouble With the Curve.

The giving continued later Sunday night when Marquee opened especially for the night with free Marquee entry for all in celebration of Kaskade, who was named America’s Best DJ by DJ Times Magazine.

Break out the party hats. Renowned chef and restaurant owner Michael Mina has a lot to celebrate these days. For one, his restaurant MICHAEL MINA, located on the grounds of his first restaurant, AQUA, has been successful and is celebrating its one-year anniversary. What’s more, this October marks his 20th anniversary in San Francisco.

The Lonxi International Hotel has just opened up in Huaxi, China.

Uk based aircraft asset manager Falko and Design Q announce their 5th design of Avro Business Jet, designed with a James Bond inspiration

The Rothstein “Home Collection” is going up for auction in a matter of days. The home collection features everything from designer shoes and handbags to Savile Row men’s suits and enough furnishings and decor to fill four mega-mansions.

Colombian megastar Shakira has been making great philanthropic strides recently, especially in the realm of education through her Fundación Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation). Because of her great efforts, the singer has now been appointed to a position on President Barack Obama’s education committee.

The 56 acre Napa Valley property of the late winemaker Robert Mondavi is officially open for bidding.

The chefs of the signature Fontainebleau restaurants are going north to cater a six-course dinner at James Beard House in New York on October 19. Organized by Fontainebleau’s executive chef Thomas Connell, the dinner will feature chefs de cuisine Todd Miller (Gotham Steak), Michael Pirolo (Scarpetta) and Jian Heng Loo (Hakkasan) as well as Executive Pastry Chef Jordi Panisello (Solo) and Beverage Director/Sommelier David Mokha.

Will Smith is making a return to television – but not as the Fresh Prince. The Hollywood superstar, who gained much of his fame from starring in the popular 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has accepted a producing role in a new ABC comedy he and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith just recently sold the rights to.

Settled on Governor Beach and the clear crystalline water of the Caribbean Sea is Villa OTO, an exclusive of Sibarth Villa Rental which is an unbelievable jewel.

Hospitality legend Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame has been taking over hot spots all over the country recently. As a pioneer of the boutique hotel concept, he and his Ian Schrager Co. have been in the works of acquiring and developing soon-to-be hip boutique hotels from coast to coast – and plans to spend $250 million to develop up to 15 locations over the next five years.

Has all your traveling prevented you from staying on a regular exercise program? Spending many nights away from home can be challenging and then trying to find the time and energy to workout can add even more stress

Chocolate connoisseurs will converge in Kona this month at the 9th annual Kona Chocolate Festival at the oceanfront Keauhou Beach Resort.

Pick up this issue of Haute Living Los Angeles read about Only Watch, the high-end watch auction that supports research for a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Find out what brands participated and see some of their striking creations.

Jasmin Zorlu is a San Francisco based milliner (a hat-designer and maker) whose designs naturally fit the San Francisco bravado of singular eccentricity. Her aesthetic genius has reached a widespread array of people from San Francisco locals to world-renowned celebrities and beyond. Rhythm and Blues singer Erykah Badu took notice of Zorlu’s distinctive “Molecular Mermaid Helmet” as she was passing by The Hat Shop in SoHo, New York. Over the years, Zorlu’s other celebrity clientele have included Tom Waits, Neil Young, Kat Von D, and Bjork, to whom Zorlu had the opportunity to personally deliver a stylish hat.

This Tuesday I went to TV personality Samantha Harris' and DL1961 Premium Denim's "Samantha" Jean Launch Party at the famous Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. The stylish 1920s hotel was the perfect location for the chic dinner and cocktail party hosted by Samantha Harris!

Join local celebrities and VIPs this Tuesday, October 11, 2011, for TNDC’s Celebrity Pool Toss, San Francisco’s wettest and wildest fundraiser. The event will raise money for the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC), whose mission is “to provide safe, affordable housing with support services for low-income people in the Tenderloin Community and be a leader in making the neighborhood a better place to live”. Funds raised will also benefit family programs serving over 3,000 extremely low-income individuals in San Francisco’s Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods.