It is of no doubt that Mercedes-Benz is responsible for creating some of the world’s most revered and coveted vehicles in automotive history, and that fact is only solidified by the coming auction of the iconic 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster, which is set to go on sale this August with RM Auctions – and be the most expensive Mercedes-Benz ever sold at auction.

One aviation enthusiast takes his dedication to collecting seriously with a nearly £100,000 purchase of a droop nose cone from the iconic British Airways Concorde jet. The nose is the defining element of the celebrated model and the private collector – a London property magnate who wished to remain anonymous – has snagged the piece to display on the wall in his home.

Described by Yanko Design as “a combination of piezoelectric and photovoltaic wizardry”, the new Bristol car concept by Amarpreet Gill is a sleek and sexy innovation in green automaking. The vehicle utilizes technology that harvests energy from the surrounding environment that, in turn, grants the user free energy to be used, shared, or sold.

Londoners know their tea, and the city’s luxurious Claridge’s Hotel has received the Tea Guild’s esteemed Top London Afternoon Tea 2011 Award. For 26 years, the Tea Guild event has been considered the Oscars of the tea world, and Claridge’s has surpassed numbers of London hotels and tearooms to win the coveted title. Thomas Kochs, general manager of Claridges, commented, “As a proud member of The Tea Guild we are delighted and honored to receive this hugely prestigious award.”

Custom built home nestled in the woods on 4.75+/- Acres. Copper roof and gutters, 300 year old heart pine floors. Top of the line technology in HVAC and Entertainment systems. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances. Screened porch with stone fireplace.

Lo Bosworth partied poolside at Tao Beach at the Venetian on Saturday to celebrate her sister Erin Bosworth’s bachelorette party.

Friday night, Solange Knowles celebrated her 25th birthday at Lavo at the Palazzo. Joined by 20 friends, Knowles dined at the Italian eatery, enjoying signature dishes in the private dining room.

Taryn Manning was the special guest deejay at the Revel pool party on Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Taio Cruz definitely broke hearts on Saturday night as he performed live at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas. Also at Chateau on Saturday was Chad Rogers from Bravo TV’s “Million Dollar Listing,” reality producer David Weintraub, professional gamer Johnathan Wendel (better known as “Fatal1ty” in the gaming world), Katie Cazorla from TV Guide Channel’s “Nail Files,” Kristen Sciacca and Kara Henderson from E!’s hit show “Bridalplasty,” Jacob Young from “The Young and the Restless” and straight from their Vegas concert, Britney Spears’ cast and crew.

To celebrate his retirement from the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal and his friends dined at Nove Italiano inside the Palms on Saturday night. Chef Geno Bernardo prepared a great family-style menu for them consisting of his Nana’s meatballs, shrimp franchise, Federal Hill calamari, spaghetti bolognese and chicken parmesan. For dessert, Chef Geno brought out Nove’s dessert platter for them. They absolutely loved everything, especially the marscapone cheesecake.

Nicole Scherzinger celebrated her upcoming 33rd birthday with a weekend in Las Vegas. The pop star and judge on “The X Factor” started the Vegas vacation relaxing in the sun at Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan on Friday.

Last night, award-winning group Jagged Edge celebrated its album release party at LAX Nightclub in the Luxor with a special performance. The foursome arrived just past 1 a.m. and immediately took center stage.

Music superstar and budding pop culture icon Nicki Minaj held her official Femme Fatale Tour after-party at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort last night. The self-proclaimed “Harajuku Barbie” was done up in true fashion, sporting curve-hugging leggings, a pink crop jacket and a bleach-blonde wig as she walked Gallery's red carpet. Also joining her on the carpet was singer Taio Cruz, looking great in a leather jacket and dark sunglasses.

The Electric Daisy Carnival blossomed into its second night of the three-day festival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last night. Kinetic Field, the largest stage in North America, boasted a superior line-up that included R3HAB, Cedric Gervais, Martin Solveig, Afrojack, Benny Benassi, headliner David Guetta, Above & Beyond and Sidney Samson mesmerizing the attendees.

Warren Moon's Sports Dream Foundation hosted a reception on Friday at STK Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan with many of his friends: Michael Irvin, Warren Moon, Eric Dickerson, Cam Newton, Jerry Rice, Charles Haley, Too Tall Jones, Russell Westbrook, Michael Del Zotto, Warrick Dunn, Eddie George, Ronnie Lott and more. Moon also got a cooking lesson on steaks from Chef Stephen Hopcraft.

British pop music sensation Jay Sean took Sin City by storm as he thrilled partygoers with a live performance at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace last night. The international artist stole the show as he took over the venue’s iconic stage at 1:30 a.m. and welcomed the packed house to spend the night and party with him.

Nicole Scherzinger sported a pink bikini while soaking in the sun at Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan on Friday, kicking off the celebration of her upcoming 33rd birthday.