By admin + July 25th, 2008
An employee at the Beverly Hilton today confirmed Former Senator John Edwards’ stay at the hotel Monday into early Tuesday. The employee, part of the hotel’s security team, allegedly came across Edwards in the men’s restroom. Edwards was seeking refuge from reporters who were eager to know whether the former senator was visiting his mistress - Rielle Hunter - and [...]
By admin + July 23rd, 2008
Computer and video game giant Electronic Arts signed on with Beverly Hills-based United Talent Agency today in an effort to dip its feet into the motion picture/television industry. The company hopes to use its games as inspiration for fully-fledged shows and movies.
UTA represents a number of individuals in a diverse array of entertainment arenas –among [...]
By admin + July 23rd, 2008
While they may be esteemed in Britain for their grip on the luxury housing market, the Candy brothers are getting anything but a warm reception in Beverly Hills.
Christian and Nick Candy began flipping flats in London in 1995, the first with a €6,000 loan from their grandmother. Over a twelve year span, the duo amassed [...]
By admin + July 23rd, 2008
Computer renderings of the up-and-coming SLS hotel in Beverly Hills were recently released to the public. The hotel is slated to open later this year.
The hotel, designed by French designer Philippe Starck is the first of the SLS hotel brand (part of the SBE Hotel Group.). SBE contracted with Starck to oversee the design of [...]
By admin + July 21st, 2008
Law enforcement officials in Beverly Hills are losing their patience with motorists driving well above the posted speed limit on residential streets lacking police presence. Many in the city are convinced that installing road cameras could change the current situation.
Installing cameras on various roads throughout the city is anything but a new idea. City officials [...]
By admin + July 20th, 2008
Former tennis superstar Peter Sampras has sold his home in the Beverly Hills area for a whopping $23 million. The home was originally listed for $25 million. The house boasts an impressive 10,400 square feet with 6 bedrooms and an equally impressive 12 bathrooms. You can see a description of the home below:
DESCRIPTION: BH English [...]
By admin + July 18th, 2008
Beverly Hills is known worldwide for many of its exceptional offerings. However, few know what lurks underneath the beautiful city - oil. Beverly Hills, despite its “innocent” exterior produces nearly a million barrels of oil a year. Oil wells in the city are hidden within buildings or otherwise masked.
While California itself is believed to be [...]
By admin + July 18th, 2008
Beverly Hills resident and Westfield Group executive Peter Lowy has been asked by the senate subcommittee to testify in the coming week amidst an ongoing investigation into foreign tax havens. The Lowy family is of particular interest to committee members for it’s numerous investments (many routed via banks in small countries such as Liechtenstein).
A representative [...]
By admin + July 15th, 2008
The two men who were involved in the foiled Lawry’s robbery Friday were each charged with several felonies. The men, Felton Bradford and Floyd Nelson (both 48) are facing a barrage of felony charges, among them assault with a firearm and conspiracy to perpetrate a robbery. The former bandit is facing additional robbery charges stemming [...]
By admin + July 12th, 2008
The Turner Broadcasting clan came together at the Beverly Hilton Friday night, indulging in fancy orderves and mingling with other celebrities and reporters alike. Among the more notable attendees included CNN national correspondent John King as well as former SNL star Tim Meadows. Many of CNN’s anchors were also present at the party as were [...]