Casino giant Caesar’s Entertainment has announced the start of construction on its first non-casino luxury resort, in the Chinese holiday destination of Hainan.

Christian Louboutin, one of the world’s most celebrated shoe designers, has penned his first book and it promises to be be more than just glossy page after page of red-bottomed stilettos. Red-soled stunners aside, Louboutin is truly an artist who is passionate about and dedicated to his craft. And the pairing of great artists, perhaps less of a surprise given Louboutin's own rising talent star; the likes of John Malkovich and David Lynch have signed on as collaborators.

Singer Elton John opened his new Las Vegas act at Caesars Palace last week, playing his new "million dollar piano" nicknamed, Blossom, that lit up in full technicolor to reflect the mood of each song. But then, we'd expect nothing less from Sir Elton John.

This Fall, restaurant openings seem a dime a dozen in San Francisco. But some of the major contenders may be worth watching. Here's a look at the most drool-worthy, star-studded, and notable openings on the calendar for the next few months.

Jenene Ronick and the team at Luxury Attaché, the "LuxLadies," will be taking part in the 2011 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, a two-day, 39-mile walk taking place on Oct. 15 and 16 in New York.

A Russian revolution is coming to the capital this autumn, with the imminent opening of two Russian restaurants. Following the success of Maria Vanna in St Petersburg, Moscow and New York, Vadim Lapin and Dmitry Sergeyev will be opening a London venture in Knightsbridge. Housed in a 19th century building on the doorstep of One […]

According to the records, Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud (known as Al Waleed to his pals) travels with an entourage of 26 people.

Whether it's gelato, sorbet, old fashioned or new age frozen yogurt, each one of these places utilizes small production batches and a focus on the best ingredients available. While they try to support local farmers and purveyors like Blue Bottle, some will develop direct relationships with farmers in Hawaii for the perfect purple yam. But as with all things great, these places all require patience and a 10 minute long queue for you can sample your next favorite flavor.

A new sexy and edgy denim driven brand, Lamb & Flag is launching this fall with three Southern California retail locations. After debuting its e-commerce site this November, Brea Mall, The Shops at Mission Viejo and Los Cerritos Center will each open Lamb & Flag stores in December and January.

Following the resounding success of the first edition in 2010, the Franck Muller Group’s second World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery event, which took place at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum from 29 September to 2 October 2011, surpassed its predecessor and ended on a note of optimism tinged with excellence.

Film icon Clint Eastwood’s highly anticipated new biopic, J. Edgar, has finally secured a date and location for its premiere. The film – based on the life of legendary FBI founder J. Edgar Hoover, played by Leonardo DiCaprio – will make its debut on Thursday, Nov. 3 during the AFI Festival in Hollywood, occurring less than a week before its limited theatrical release on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Now that the shows are winding down in Paris, (whew!) I am finally able to delve a little deeper into some behind the scenes action. Who is more exclusive than the ladies that make it all possible for New York Fashion Week to happen?

Every great painter, from Gauguin to de Kooning, has struggled to find a footing between figuration and abstraction. Described by many as an expressionist -figurative painter, Jason Shawn Alexander is no exception. Alexander's paintings place hyper realistic figures in an abstract expressionist background - a sort of Chuck Close meets Joan Mitchell.

Leading fitness and nutrition professionals will headline three days of workshops during this year's Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend, hosted by the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe on Oct. 21-23, 2011.

Food trucks continue to stay ever-popular, and that popularity is growing. Serving the masses from a mini-restaurant on wheels means a wider circulation and visibility, and sometimes even a lower price for quality food. Plus, Twitter has made it incredibly easy for fans to track the trucks. With rents constantly rising and restaurateurs looking for a quick way to gain attention, many entrepreneurs have turned to food trucks as the new business model.

Music producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and style icon Pharrell Williams has been chosen for a guest judge spot on the upcoming spin-off Project Runway All Stars. The show will feature the best of past Project Runway contestants and Williams will join in as a guest judge for the wildly popular reality fashion competition show.

James Cameron’s sequel to Avatar, the highest-grossing film of all time, is said to be “monumental.” Avatar was released in 2009 and proceeded to entrance audiences and break numerous box office records. Now the 3D pioneer is faced with the challenge of topping himself with the sequel – and he fully intends on doing so.

The ultra-hot Soho Beach House celebrated its first year in Miami on Tuesday, September 27th with a Willy Wonka-inspired birthday bash.