On Saturday, July 2, international hip-hop superstar Wyclef Jean hosted a special July Fourth weekend celebration Sin City style with a high-energy performance at Haze Nightclub at Aria.

Amuse Management Group has introduced their newest venture, Bluestem Brasserie, an urban neighborhood restaurant.

The Mini just got a whole lot more luxurious. Rolls Royce and Mini Cooper, both owned by BMW, have teamed up to create a special edition vehicle— The Mini inspired by Goodwood.

On Sunday, July 3, Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Nelly hosted a blowout July Fourth weekend celebration at Jet Nightclub at the Mirage, treating a packed house of party-goers to a special live performance that featured a collaboration of his hits, both new and old, including "Country Grammar," "Dilemma," "Air Force Ones," "Just a Dream" and fan-favorite "Hot in Herre."

The Masterpiece 2011 London Fair is ending today with some of the world’s most exquisite collectable pieces on show… and selling for immense sums. As of yet, the fair’s highest-fetching seller is John Carlton-Smith, who sold an incredible 13-inch high decorative mantel clock set in silver by Robert Ward London for over £200,000 ($322,410). According to Luxury Launches, the incredible piece features a “very fine gilt mount including the busts of George III and Queen Charlotte inlaid with jewels and standing on four silver elephants.”

The 2011 WGSN Global Fashion Awards, sponsored by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, launched in London on the 20th of June at St Martin’s Lane hotel. Amongst the select group of fashionable guests and fashion press attendees were chairman of the British Fashion Council, Harold Tillman; WGSN CEO, Susanna Kempe and 2010’s, Head of fashion TV UK Amanda Rudin ‘Most Influential Footwear Designer’, Nicholas Kirkwood, designers Christopher Beales, Magenta 8, Una Burke, David Longshaw and Nichola Woods designer of luxury ethical brand “Beautiful soul”, all there to find out who had been shortlisted as candidates for this year’s WGSN Global Fashion Awards.

On Saturday, July 2, Rob Kardashian of “ Keeping Up With the Kardashians” spent his July Fourth weekend in true Sin City fashion at Jet Nightclub at the Mirage. Before heading into the club, the reality television star gambled after eating dinner at Stack Restaurant & Bar, where he won a decent chunk of change. Soon after, Kardashian and his entourage joined and entertained party-goers at Jet Nightclub, taking over the dance floor and mingling with every pretty girl in sight throughout the evening.

The ultra-rich already hold a privileged role in the world, but nothing quite speaks of exclusivity like owning your own private island, cloistered away from the rest of the world on a personal piece of Paradise. According to Born Rich, these owners have acquired such pieces of prime island real estate and, what’s more, have had them tailored to their own leisurely needs.

Pablo Picasso is visiting San Francisco, or at least many of the prolific masterpieces that his iconic collection encompasses are.

Donald Trump is at it again, and has already started renovations on his newly acquired Vineyards. The property formerly belonged to Patricia Kluge who lost the 1000-acre vineyard and adjoining estate to foreclosure in February. Although Trump purchased the winery and vineyard in April, he is still battling with Bank of America for the massive Virginia mansion, currently listed at $16 million.

On June 27, premium home furnishings brand Restoration Hardware opened The Gallery at Beverly Boulevard in the heart of the Los Angeles design district. At 24,000 square feet, this 8772 Beverly Boulevard location is the largest and most dramatic expression of the brand to date.

On Saturday afternoon, “Real Housewives of Orange County” blonde bombshell Gretchen Rossi celebrated the Fourth of July at Las Vegas hot spot Bare Pool Lounge at the Mirage.

On Friday, July 1, self-proclaimed "Queen of All Media" Perez Hilton kicked off Fourth of July weekend hosting a fun-filled evening at The Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio.

With all the doom and gloom real estate stories being printed in the press and shown in the news you would think the real estate sector is dying yet again. Apparently, RIETs, Sovereign Wealth Fund and Pension Fund owners did not get the message. They have been too busy snatching up property in New York, Washington DC and Miami? What, you haven't heard?

This past Sunday, celebrities had a taste of Los Angeles out East with HYDE Comes to the Hamptons at AXE Lounge in Southampton! DJ Sam Young (the official DJ of the Royal Wedding), had the party going wild while America's finest celebrated the 4th of July in style.

Before MoMA’s doors open to the daily surge of tourists and art enthusiasts, guests of The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Managed Hotel, can be privy to a private viewing of what The New York Times calls “the greatest collection of modern art in the world.” A newly introduced package, “The Connoisseur,” offers the best of modern art and modern luxury, combining an overnight stay at the stylish new midtown hotel, which features some of the most expansive guest accommodations in the city, with a before-hours tour of the Museum of Modern Art, led by an art historian.

July 4th weekend, and where else would anyone want to be but out in the Hamptons? There are always so many BBQs, parties and events going on, but just hanging out on the beautiful beach or taking a boat out on the water is always fun as well.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas had “The Right Stuff” on Sunday night as the nightclub hosted New Kids On The Block’s official concert after-party and Naughty by Nature, Jabbawockeez and Jeremy Jackson stopped by to celebrate the holiday weekend.