Named the world’s richest man in March for the second year running with a fortune estimated at about $74 billion, Carlos Slim certainly has cash to spend. On August 18, the 71-year old Mexican business tycoon increased his stakes in both the New York Times and Saks with the purchase of several shares of both companies, spending $8.8 million.

Check out the hot video of Haute Living producing the cover shoot of our August/September New York issue featuring Swizz Beatz.

Mark your calendars: the fun and charitable Fifth Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala will be held on Saturday, November 12 at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. The yearly black-tie event features live music, auctions, dinner and more. And, each gala guest has the chance to change a child’s life.

Set to open it's first New York City location near Times Square on Broadway between 39th & 40th Streets, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will be ready to serve New Yorkers their signature selections of coffees and teas beginning on August 29th.

Take a break from the stresses of everyday life at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Hotel, an exclusive member of The Haute Hotel Network.

Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin has listed his Central Park West apartment on the market for $9,500,000. The 3-bedroom, 3.5 baths abode in the famous Eldorado building in NYC sits on the 22nd floor with expansive views of Central Park.

If you're interested in luxury real estate in California, check out Judie Profeta, Carmel, California's premier expert in residential real estate and an exclusive member of the Haute Living Real Estate Network.

The Jolie-Pitt clan will have one less palatial home to enjoy as Brad Pitt places his $13.75 million dollar beach house on the market. The 4,088 square feet mid-century compound boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a three-car awning and a private beach.

The Falls is excited to join in the festivities and celebrate the third annual Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday, September 8 with fashion demonstrations, cocktails, and, of course, shopping.

PayPal founder, Peter Thiel, is planning to build a new colony off the cost of San Francisco that would feature platforms housing 270 people and an ocean state with no welfare, no minimum wage and few restrictions on weapons.

Luxury watch brand Girard-Perregaux has debuted some beautiful new watches for women this season including the The Vintage 1945 and The Cat's Eye Collection.

Bombardier presents an all new luxurious business jet, the Global Express XRS featuring the integration of the Lufthansa NICE cabin system that was customized for it’s first implementation on a Jet Aviation – Midcoast/Bombardier aircraft.

Over the next three months, Whole Foods will be opening membership-only Wellness Clubs in a handful of stores, starting with Dedham, Mass., which opened last weeks.

Spas are at the top of the luxury list. If you are in the mood for posh pampering, a luxurious spa day with the girls or your loved one, or in the mood from some inner self healing, check out our top 5 picks for the hautest spas in Los Angeles.

Soccer star Fabio Cannavaro, was appointed global brand ambassador and Technical Consultant of Al Ahli Club of Dubai.

The Ritz’s head chef talks about his training, his travels, and his creations in this issue of Haute Living San Francisco. Siegel also discusses how his views changed after his famous victory on Iron Chef.

Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another type of tablet out on the market, there is. The Iris is a transparent touchpad with an OLED display that uses wireless charging technology and is able to scan documents, translate texts and work as an efficient navigator.

From the inventor of the Krieger Tidal Chronometer, a new iPhone Application called the ChronGlobal Tidal Chronoscope has been created.