By admin + September 16th, 2008
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama will be hosting a dinner fundraiser tonight with an expected 280 people in attendance. The dinner will be held at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills, a Tudor-style mansion once owned by Edward Doheny. The estate was recently featured in the film “There Will Be Blood.” Some notable individuals who are [...]
By admin + September 8th, 2008
The Beverly Hills public Library has designed some new scholastic programs to help students attending kindergarten through twelfth grade succeed in school. One of the programs, known as the homework center, will provide K-8th students with all the resources they need to get ahead in school. Students will be provided computers that feature [...]
By admin + September 8th, 2008
What appeared to be an end to Ed McMahon’s for a eclosure troubles was really just a short lived spark of luck. McMahon’s Beverly Hills home is once again on the market after the home’s purchase fell through. Countrywide financial, McMahon’s lender, was weeks away from foreclosing on the property when a buyer was [...]
By admin + September 8th, 2008
Leonard Ross, current owner of the Hearst estate in Beverly Hills, has decided to take the property off the market. The home, which was up for sale for $165 million, was at one time the most expensive home listing on the market. The property, which sparked interest in several potential buyers, was placed on [...]
By admin + September 4th, 2008
Fashion boutique Play Couture opened in Beverly Hills Thursday serving guests drinks and desserts provided by Compartes Choclatier. The “tween” fashion retailer will provide its customers with a diverse mix of clothing as well as accessories. The store will feature brands including Paul Frank, ITG, Kicco Kids.
The store’s owner, Trevor Levin, is himself a [...]
By admin + August 22nd, 2008
Ed McMahon can finally take his mind off the six-bedroom Beverly Hills home which he and his wife once occupied. The home was originally on the market for two years and endured several decrements in asking price before spurring any buyer interest. Earlier this month, business guru Donald Trump announced his intentions to purchase the [...]
By admin + August 22nd, 2008
Politicians and celebrities alike gathered in Beverly Hills Thursday night to show their support for presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Among the celebrities who attended the event include Jamie Foxx and Isaiah Washington.
The event, titled the Black and White Gala, was hosted at the home of an unnamed Beverly Hills resident. Theresa DeBell hosted the [...]
By admin + August 21st, 2008
The sale of Ed McMahon’s home has now sparked interest in more than just one buyer. Donald Trump recently announced his intentions to purchase the home, which was expected to be foreclosed on in a matter of weeks, and lease it out to McMahon. McMahon failed to make a series of mortgage payments on the [...]
By admin + August 21st, 2008
A chain of bakeries specializing in cupcakes is alleging that a West Hollywood competitor infringed upon its trademark by ornating not only its packaging materials, but website and store with a “modern dot” trademark. Sprinkles, the name of the popular chain of bakeries with a location in Beverly Hills, is claiming that Famous Cupcakes infringed [...]
By admin + August 17th, 2008
Ellen DeGeneres married her long time partner Portia de Rossi today in Beverly Hills. DeGeneres is a stand-up comedian and a 25 time Emmy Award winner. She currently hosts a successful daytime talk show, appropriately named “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” DeGeneres married Portia de Rossi, herself an actress, at their Beverly Hills home.
Those who attended [...]