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Haute 100 Miami Update: Donald Trump Debuts Short Film in Celebration of Trump International Hotel and Tower’s 15th Anniversary

| Friday, January 27th, 2012

It has been 15 years since Donald Trump opened the doors to the Trump International Hotel and Tower in what was Manhattan’s Columbus Circle, and the property continues to thrive on both hospitality and culinary levels. From its pristine grounds to the unmatched cuisine found at the location’s Jean-Georges flagship restaurant, the Trump International Hotel and Tower is in a league of its own. “I had a concept for a great hotel in New York and saw this location and decided this would be the place,” says Trump, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Trump Organization. After some 15 years …

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Haute 100 San Francisco Update: Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to be Guest of Honor at February Democratic Party Dinner

| Friday, January 27th, 2012

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is being honored this February. He will be the honored guest at the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party’s inaugural “Dining with the Stars” dinner party. The fundraising event, held at The Fairways at Dairy Creek, will help fund office space and visibility throughout campaign season. Lieutenant Governor Newsom will also make an appearance at a private reception at Tolosa Vineyards. READ MORE ABOUT THIS HAUTE 100 MEMBER HERE

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Haute 100 Los Angeles Update: Ron Burkle Closes Second Investment in Relativity Media

| Friday, January 27th, 2012

Investor and founder of Yucaipa Companies Ron Burkle just gave Relativity Media a serious boost. Burkle’s second investment in Relativity, a film and television company founded by Ryan Kavanaugh, is an estimated $800 million. “We’ve spent a lot of time analyzing the media industry, and have looked at virtually every asset out there,” said Burkle. “Relativity makes sense. They run their business like a business, focusing on profitability, internal rates of return and the factors that many Hollywood based businesses don’t focus on.” Relativity is behind recent box office hits Bridesmaids and The Social Network. The company’s television sector, RelativityReal, has …

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Haute 100 New York Update: Anna Wintour to be Honored by Human Rights Campaign

| Friday, January 27th, 2012

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, will be recognized for more than her taste making influence this season. The queen of the fashion world is also a human rights activist; a longtime lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocate. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is recognizing Wintour’s humanitarian efforts on Feb. 4, when she will be honored with an Ally for Equality Award.The Ally for Equality Award acknowledges non-LGBT figures who take action in their support of the LGBT community. Anna Wintour will be joining the likes of Vanessa Williams and New York City Mayor, and Haute 100 lister, Michael …

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Haute 100 San Francisco Update: Margrit Mondavi’s Tell-all Book Plans

| Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Magrit Mondavi, wife of the late wine titan Robert Mondavi, is writing her memoirs, and she’s not holding back. The widow is rousing readers with the promise that the novel will reveal her life with her late husband. Ghostwriter Janet Fletcher will pen the memoirs, which will take the form of reflections on art, wine and her personal sentiments as well as memories Mondavi has of her husband. To be published in July, the memoirs will be published by Constellation Brands, which owns the Robert Mondavi Winery. READ MORE ABOUT THIS HAUTE 100 MEMBER HERE. 

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