Get ready for an ATM where your dough comes out freshly baked -- with icing on top.
Many are nominated, but only a few carry home hardware during Hollywood's awards season. For the rest, the gift bags and beauty suites in the days leading up to the Oscars promise the biggest rewards.
We get it: You want to lose the jiggle but don't want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. The great news is, you can drop weight without dieting: Experts say making small change-ups to your day is one of the best ways to lose.
Tobey Maguire has settled a lawsuit that sought repayment of hundreds of thousands of dollars the "Spider-Man" actor allegedly won in secret high-stakes poker games at Beverly Hills luxury hotels, according to court documents filed last week.
Rapper Heavy D collapsed in his Beverly Hills home Tuesday morning and died a short time later at a Los Angeles hospital, according to police and the coroner. He was 44.
There isn't a question that's more quintessentially American than "What do you do for a living?"
LZ Granderson explains how in U.S. culture a person's worth is tied to his or her profession.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- The gunslinging was over.
The Real Housewives star is "dating casually," her rep tells PEOPLE
The actor appeared to be in good spirits while out in Beverly Hills, an eyewitness says
Ramon Singer calls Russell Armstrong's suicide "very tragic" but doesn't blame show
Bravo will air a special that addresses the suicide of Russell Armstrong, sources tell EW.
"Taylor is behind closed doors, surrounded by her family," a source tells PEOPLE
The actress throws a bash for friends - and boyfriend Justin Theroux - before relocating
I have had a weight problem for 23 years. I have lost and regained over 400 pounds. My weight-loss doctor is offering the "sleeve." I have been told because of my gastroesophageal reflux disease that the Lap Band is not an option, nor is the more well-known gastric bypass because of a high family history of cancer. I have all the problems common in morbidly obese people, some I had even when thin. High, difficult-to-control blood sugar, blood pressure and a mild heart issue controlled by meds. The sleeve has been done only a few years -- can it be a good option for me?
• Drew Barrymore and boyfriend Will Kopelman are enjoying a relaxing summer together. Over the weekend, the two went shopping in Beverly Hills, hitting up high-end boutiques such as Chanel and Cartier. "They kept holding hands and looked very happy together," an eyewitness tells us. While the actress checked out clothes at Chanel, Kopelman kept his arm around her and gave his input. "He seemed to care about Drew a lot," the onlooker says.
Southern California police on Friday closed their investigation into Hollywood publicist Ronnie Chasen's shooting death late last year, concluding that an ex-convict murdered her in a random, botched robbery.
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, combine commerce and charity work during their three days in Southern California, including participation in a polo competition Saturday afternoon.
CNN's Max Foster wraps the royal couple's Canada trip with details of a Calgary rodeo and previews their next stop, L.A.
Celebrities who played in secret poker games were paid with funds linked to an illegal Ponzi scheme, a lawsuit contends.
Celebrities who won big money in secret high-stakes poker games at Beverly Hills luxury hotels were paid with funds stolen from investors who had been lured into an illegal Ponzi scheme, a series of federal lawsuits contends.
Cheesecake Factory Founder David Overton tells how he turned his parents' business into a billion-dollar restaurant chain.
The TV personality and Steven Fenton tie the knot in an intimate midnight ceremony
Bijan Pakzad, an Iranian-American fashion, fragrance and jewelry designer, died Saturday, according to an outgoing message at his Beverly Hills, California, boutique. He was 67.
Even as a custody fight brews, the actress is upbeat and radiant while accepting an award
The actress, who spent two years renovating, says she's ready to "simplify" her life and "sell my house"
• She had a big night at Sunday's Grammy Awards - and Lady Gaga was ready to party at Jimmy Iovine's bash at L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills. The pop star, in all black, was the first guest to perform, playing the piano for the star-studded crowd, which included Kim Kardashian. Also there: Beyoncé, who arrived with hubby Jay-Z. According to a fellow party guest, she "seemed really happy, and he was lovingly rubbing her back."
The accused did not make contact with the talk show host or wife Portia
Parents Martin and Janet Sheen arrive at Cedars-Sinai to be with him and "are very concerned," a source tells PEOPLE
The investigation of the murder of Hollywood publicist Ronnie Chasen last November is not officially closed, although investigators are still convinced they solved it with the suicide of a suspect in December, a Beverly Hills, California, police spokesman said Thursday.
A person who dies a violent and newsmaking death is often destined to be defined by a brief label.
Hans Zimmer dedicates his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his longtime publicist Ronni Chasen.
Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen was murdered as she was driving through Beverly Hills, California, in a random "robbery gone bad," by a man who killed himself last week, according to preliminary findings in the Beverly Hills police investigation.
The handgun used by a "person of interest" in the case of murdered Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen has been sent to the Los Angeles Sheriff's ballistics lab to determine whether it was used to kill Chasen, Beverly Hill Police said Tuesday.
Investigators still don't know if a man who killed himself when they tried to question him Wednesday was involved in the Beverly Hills shooting death of publicist Ronni Chasen, police said Friday.
The mystery surrounding the murder of the publicist continues and her will is in question.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office decided Thursday to withhold the name of the man who committed suicide as detectives sought to question him as a "person of interest" in the murder of celebrity publicist Ronni Chasen.
Police say a "person of interest" in the death of publicist Ronni Chasen killed himself.
Aspiring and retiring actors, struggling producers, hopeful musicians, low-income and disabled people fill the aging Hollywood apartment building where a "person of interest" in the Beverly Hills shooting death of celebrity publicist Ronni Chasen killed himself Wednesday.
Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen's killer fired at least four shots into her car, including at least one hollow-point bullet, in last week's Beverly Hills attack, according to a leaked coroner's report.
Actor Michael Douglas sat among a thousand other friends, family and clients of slain Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen as tears were shed and laughs shared at her funeral Sunday.
A CNN producer drives along Sunset Boulevard from the W Hotel to where publicist Ronni Chasen was found shot.
Why was Ronni Chasen killed, and was an assailant in another car to blame?
Beverly Hills detectives are scanning Ronni Chasen's computers and phone logs for leads to the person who gunned the publicist down early Tuesday after a Hollywood movie premiere.
Rapper T.I. begins serving an 11-month sentence in an Arkansas federal prison Monday, while the drug case against his wife is set for a hearing in a Beverly Hills, California courtroom.
Forget lavish shopping sprees and luxury, the reality stars say they are normal, relatable mothers
Officials say Dr. Frank Ryan's Jeep drifted off the highway with "no evidence of any other contributing factors"
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Set to receive the Key to the City, "It's really come full circle," Kim tells PEOPLE
• Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are still very much in the newlywed phase, enjoying each other's company during an early sushi dinner at Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills. Both were casually dressed, she in a baseball cap and T-shirt and he in jeans and flannel, as they ate, tucked away at a small corner table. The two smiled and laughed over sushi and tea, and slipped out well before 7 p.m.
The woman who Jennifer Aniston, Cher, Melanie Griffith and other stars have trusted with their skin allegedly couldn't be trusted with their credit cards, according to federal authorities.
• Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky, causing quite a stir as she arrived at Gavert Atelier Salon In Beverly Hills for her hair appointment. The reality star was there to get some hair extensions put in, but she also ran into Eclipse star BooBoo Stewart outside. In fact, the two literally collided head-on, causing plenty of excitement for onlookers outside.
The Big Momma's House actor marries his longtime girlfriend at his Beverly Hills home
• Courteney Cox, enjoying a little R&R - and L.A. sunshine - in her poolside cabana at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. The Cougar Town star spent time with some girlfriends, enjoying salad and other light fare from the hotel's Oliverio Restaurant. The actress looked "very happy and relaxed," a source says.
As a kid growing up in working-class Los Angeles, I thought Beverly Hills was a faraway place reserved for privileged playboys and the Hollywood haves. Rich people lived in Beverly Hills; I watched "Beverly Hillbillies" on TV. I bought baubles at Target, not Tiffany. And I was in my 20s before I realized that Rodeo Drive wasn't pronounced like the cowboy cattle-roping event.
• Dakota Fanning celebrated her sweet 16th birthday with a sophisticated dinner party at Villa Blanca in Beverly Hills. The actress, whose big day is Feb. 23, was joined by 40 guests, including girlfriends from her cheerleading squad and her longtime private teacher. "Dakota looked adorable in a white blouse with a sequined, silver skirt and high heels," an eyewitness tells us. After guests sang "Happy Birthday," Fanning blew out the candles and thanked everyone for joining her for the Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Party guest Cherie Currie - whom Fanning plays in The Runaways - gave the actress a guitar sculpture, which she carved from a solid piece of wood. Says the eyewitness: "She seemed very excited and touched about celebrating her special day with her family and friends."
• Who knew Katy Perry and Russell Brand could be so traditional? The couple celebrated their new status - engaged! - with family and friends at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills. About 50 guests, including the singer's mom, Mary Hudson, came out for cocktails and cake at the couple's special bash, which, according to a source, was decorated with candles and red roses."They had a lovely soiree," a source says. For dessert there was a white chocolate cake adorned with fresh roses and a sweet message: "Katy [Heart] Russell."
• How does Reese Witherspoon fuel up for a shopping expedition? With lunch at the new — and highly anticipated — Thomas Keller bistro in Beverly Hills, Bouchon, where the actress appeared to be having a business meeting. (Across the room, Anne Hathaway was dining, too, though the ladies never crossed paths.) After eating, Witherspoon headed to Brentwood boutique Madison, where she picked out a See by Chloe dress and Otis & Mclain tops, among other items.
European journalists who have been camped outside a hospital for nearly a week explain to passersby they are there to report on the French Elvis.
Courteney Cox and Laura Dern attend the celebration, which included a huge Christmas tree
The recent death of former Miss Argentina and model Solange Magnano is raising a lot of questions about the risks of cosmetic surgery. But even non-surgical beauty procedures can carry with them serious risks -- especially if the doctor performing them isn't a specialist.
The actress and drummer Alec Puro were wed in front of 100 guests
With busy work schedules, the two haven't figured out where to go - any suggestions?
• After enjoying a motorcycle ride through Los Angeles recently,
George Clooney enjoyed a romantic dinner with Elisabetta Canalis at Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills. The two
shared rosé champagne and nuzzled at their table. After their meal,
the two thanked the owners, who were also dining there.
Once the dresser of Oprah Winfrey and Paula Abdul, Anand Jon Alexander sexually preyed on aspiring models
• A casual Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel lunched poolside at Avalon Beverly Hills. According to an onlooker, both were dressed as if they had just worked out. Timberlake ordered the chicken Paillard while Biel ordered chicken salad - and "ate their entire plates," the onlooker says.
The actor and longtime girlfriend Rhea Durham tie the knot in an intimate Catholic ceremony in Beverly Hills
• Beyoncé and Jay-Z, double-dating with Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin at Madeo Restaurant in Beverly Hills. The couples met for dinner after the BET Awards and were "definitely having a good time and laughing," an onlooker tells us. At one point, the group switched seats so the ladies could sit next to each other in the booth while the guys sat on the outside.
The 92-year-old legend suffered flu-like symptoms, says her ninth husband
Jamie Lee Curtis resurrects Britney's pink bob on the red carpet! Tell us who you think really got "wiggy" with it
Over the last 2½ months, CNN profiled dozens of individuals and families struggling to weather these tough economic times.
Beverly Hills, California, police want Lindsay Lohan to turn herself in on an arrest warrant issued Friday.
They bid farewell to their beloved trips to the opera and museum, the beach and Buddhist temples. They ate one last time at their favorite restaurants serving Indian curried chicken and warm bowls of Vietnamese pho.
The Lamborghinis and Bentleys still cruise Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
This recession is affecting everyone. As CNN's Kara Finnstrom reports, even the 90210 crowd.
Aguilera celebrates her son's big day with a Where The Wild Things Are-themed bash
Plus, John Mayer is staying just down the beach from Aniston
Some 5,810 voting members of the Academy will decide this year's nominees
The actor and his family "deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support"
The brother of Mark Ruffalo succumbed late Monday night, say Beverly Hills Police
Shaha Mishall Adham turned herself in to Beverly Hills Policeâ€Â¨ on Monday
SEE PHOTOS: A man and a woman are wanted for questioning
Scott Ruffalo is in serious condition after the shooting in his Beverly Hills condo
Guests at W Hotels have come to expect "Whatever/Whenever." But this year's presidential election finds the luxury chain partnering with get-out-the-vote organization Declare Yourself in order to push that motto one step further --allowing guests to register to vote right from bed.
Diane Maler searched for the perfect way to care for her sun-damaged skin for 20 years. The Los Angeles resident had scores of facials and tried practically every product on the market, but nothing really worked.
Not quite a spin-off (though that's what The CW is calling it), and not really a remake or a sequel: This is the new "Beverly Hills 90210," albeit with a fresh look and a shorter name -- "90210."
Eighteen years after the original show debuted, the Peach Pit reopens for business. And times have changed
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are married in a big same-sex marriage ceremony in California
Trump announced he would save the television personality's Beverly Hills mansion from foreclosure by buying it for an undisclosed amount
The sponsor of a proposal to rein in aggressive celebrity photographers is meeting resistance from Los Angeles' top cop, who says the law is not needed when celebrities just behave.
Brad Pitt and Halle Berry fight back against intrusive paparazzi. Showbiz Tonight has all the details.
• A solo Salma Hayek, indulging a little at a Belvedere party at director Brett Ratner's Beverly Hills home. According to a source, the actress seemed "really happy" as she received a Jurlique foot treatment. She also got chummy with party guests – and spent lots of time talking to Stevie Wonder.
• Cameron Diaz, beaming with a post-workout glow after hitting the gym in Beverly Hills. The fitness buff has been stepping out recently with British model Paul Sculfor.
• Ashley Tisdale, shopping for sunglasses and
purses with her mother in Beverly Hills. The actress sported some
fashion-forward gladiator sandals during the spree – and
stopped for a hair appointment earlier in the day.
Aniston and Mayer are "super affectionate" before he travels to Europe for a summer tour
The singer, who was arrested for DUI in March, pleads no contest to reckless driving
CNNMoney: Housing crunch, 90210updated: Thu Jun 12 2008 09:56:00
Across the country, real estate agents and home sellers in wealthy neighborhoods who grew accustomed to seven-figure bidding wars during the boom are feeling the sting of the housing crunch.
The two meet for ongoing guidance session in Beverly Hills
The TV personality's house, near Britney Spears's, is for sale at $5.75 million
"It's so great to get something in return," the new mom tells PEOPLE
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