LOS CABOS, Baja California, Mexico (September 2011) – The title of Michael Gross’ next book says it all: Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles. But you’ll have to wait until November, when the book is scheduled for release, to learn the salacious and shocking details of the L.A. land grab, and the driving personalities behind it. Or not.

You can get the inside scoop before anyone else. Just pack your bags for Los Cabos to attend a special event with Mr. Gross himself at internationally renowned Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort.

With Las Ventanas’ “Hot Type” program, advance copies of novels by best-selling writers – through an exclusive arrangement with top publishing houses – are made available to resort guests in advance of release to the bookstores. An exciting additional component of the program is an occasional “Hot Type Author Dinner.” The dinner with Mr. Gross will take place on Saturday, October 22 at the Five Diamond resort, and it will be unlike any of the other author dinners.

Guests will receive an advance copy of Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles, and spend a fascinating and unforgettable evening with one of America’s most provocative and controversial writers getting the dirt on the battles and manipulations for L.A.’s prime real estate.

“With Michael Gross having established himself as such an intriguing literary figure in America today, we are looking forward to an evening punctuated with stimulating and revealing conversation,” said Martein van Wagenberg, Managing Director of Las Ventanas. “Guests will get the inside story on the deals and machinations that shaped the Los Angeles real estate scene, enjoy an extraordinary gourmet meal, and then go home with an advance copy of the book to read and great stories to tell family and friends.”

Michael Gross gained acclaim with such bestsellers as Model: The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women and 740 Park: The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building. Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles promises to be another blockbuster bestseller.

For the Hot Type Author Dinner, Executive Chef Fabrice Guisset will be creating an epicurean feast with an original five-course menu and wine pairing. Seating will be limited.

A special Hot Type Weekend Package was created specially for the event. It combines two tickets to the dinner with accommodations for two nights, breakfast daily and round-trip airport transfers, starting at $2,430, double occupancy.

Las Ventanas has been among the world’s most heralded resorts since it opened in 1997, celebrated for its personalized service, innovative amenities and romantic ambiance. The resort pioneered the luxury market in Los Cabos and remains the destination’s only property with the prestigious Five Diamond rating, which it has earned for 10 consecutive years.

Las Ventanas offers guests:

• 71 exceptionally spacious suites with exquisite furnishings, unique appointments hand-crafted by Mexican artisans, magnificent views and individual telescopes for stargazing;
• Three different dining choices including signature Baja-Mediterranean cuisine at The Restaurant, ‘Cocina del Fuego’ at the Sea Grill cooked on wood-burning grills, and, at the Ceviche, Sushi & Tequila Bar, innovative ceviche, one-of-a-kind sushi fusing Japanese and Mexican culinary traditions and Mexico’s finest tequilas;
• An award-winning holistic spa with a menu inspired by the ancient healers of Baja;
• The most extensive array of ultra-luxury amenities of any resort, from Pool Butlers at the world-famous Infinity Pool to a Director of Romance dedicated to making guests’ romantic dreams come true.

For reservations call 310 843 9142. Las Ventanas is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, LLC, founded by entrepreneur Ty Warner for the purpose of acquiring one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world.

London based jewellery designer, Pippa Small, known for her luxurious handmade designs, launched her own online retail store available to her U.S. customers and beyond on pippasmall.com. Pippa's new online store sits on her main website where she also houses information about her projects, a blog, video links and charities she is designing for and supporting. All of the pieces available for purchase in USD will be shipped anywhere in the world. This new store compliments her UK online store that she launched in 2007 also on pippasmall.com which lists her pieces for sale in British pounds.

After designing for many incredible fashion houses including Gucci under Tom Ford and Chloe under Phoebe Philo, Pippa opened her own jewellery house in 2007 with a Notting Hill shop in London and in 2008 expanded to the United States, opening a boutique in Brentwood, California. Since their openings, both shops have gained quite the loyal following and Pippa Small jewellery has become beloved not only by her growing customer base but also by top stylists and editors alike. Her pieces are all handmade with gemstones and gold sourced from different regions across the world.

Pippa Small's jewellery designs venture beyond their beautiful aesthetic, as a designer, she is always exploring ways of making jewellery that can assist in the revival of traditional skills and techniques in communities in Central America and Southern Africa. She works with the world's first registered Fairtrade gold mine in Bolivia and works with the prestigious charity Turquoise Mountain in Afghanistan. Her most current Turquoise Mountain was launched this summer. Pippa also produced a collection of jewellery with the esteemed Fairtrade company MADE based in Kibera, a slum area in Nairobi.

Pippa believes the art of jewellery making can enhance life and help alleviate poverty and protect precious traditions, helping to grow the confidence of crafts people around the world and reverse the tradition of exploitation associated with the gem industry over the centuries. Her jewellery is collected and coveted by many who appreciate the rough organic, hand made feel of the jewellery. Pippa's pieces are full of stories and inspired by ancient, tribal jewellery and the symphony of shapes found in nature.

Her jewellery designs have been featured in numerous publications including Tatler, Vogue, Marie Claire and the New York Times. In addition to her own shops and online stores, Pippa Small is carried throughout the world with select retailers including Barney's nationwide and in Japan, WHITE bIRD in Paris, and regularly featured on Net-a-Porter.com

Everything that's old is new again for Penelope Cruz. The Spanish actress sports vintage Ray-Bans, loves any Chanel bag, wears her grandmother's ring, and enjoys shopping at vintage stores in Los Angeles like Lily et Cie and Decades.

"No fuss" Renee Zellweger usually rocks it on the red carpet. The actress, who love Hermes and Christian Louboutin shoes, also likes looking for good deals at the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts.

Brad Pitt finds himself on VF's list for the third year in a row. The actor, who often sports scarves and hat, also rocks a Tag Heuer watch and a David Yurman Black Diamond ring. His favorite wardrobe bargain? Make It Right Foundation T-shirts.

Kelly Ripa says her personal style is "easy, effortless dressing that's chic and modern, but not driven by trend." The talk show host also reveals that her fave place to go bargain hunting is Super Saturday, the annual Hamptons-based garage sale of designer fashions.

Michael Douglas followed in the footsteps of his father Kirk Douglas, by receiving the 37th Annual AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. The Royal Hollywood couple dazzled on the Red Carpet. Catherine Zeta-Jones shone in her her strapless maroon red Randi Rahm gown. With an embellished bodice and high split, she looked just divine next to her now iconic husband.

Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alves looked just fabulous together. Camilla looked superb wearing a gorgeous electric teal Monique Lhuillier gown. Her look was completed with a silver VBH Python Stinger clutch with Swarovski crystals and matching jewelry.

Bai Ling dressed the part in this gorgeous bright yellow gown. But her moody looks, did not complete this dashing style.

And even though we loved Kathleen Turner over the years, we have for sure see her plight as well. Unfortunately this outfit does not complement Kathleen at all! The jacket is way too small, pant too large, and the shoes...well I will just stop there. Even though we adore Kathleen, I would for sure fire her stylist!

This diva get's devilish -as Megan portray's a teenage heart throb possessed by a demon. That will really pull on a man's heart strings. And I mean quite literary...ouch!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -Megan Fox may have complained about the acting opportunities in her latest film, the box office smash "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen," but judging by the poster for her follow-up, the sexy star will get the chance to show off.
Megan stars as a demon-possessed high school student in "Jennifer's Body," the next film from "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody.

"I start eating the boys in my high school," Megan previously told Access Hollywood of her leading role. "[It's] one of the best scripts I've ever read."

Amanda Seyfried co-stars in the film, due September 18 2009. See the trailer of Jennifer's Body here.

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