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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Chrishell Stause
In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends.
Weekends aren’t very slow for Chrishell Stause, the actor and real estate agent who stars on Netflix’s “Selling Sunset,” which returns for its sixth season today. “Sundays can be some of my biggest workdays,” she said. “We’ll be trying to hit five different houses and if [clients] find one that they love, it’s drawing up the paperwork to make an offer on that house and then calling agents and letting them know.”
But when she isn’t selling multimillion-dollar mansions for the Oppenheim Group, Stause likes to hang around her home in the Hollywood Hills. And regardless of whether her day off is a Sunday or a Tuesday, she’s always ready to order some takeout, “veg out” with her partner, Australian musician G Flip, and wander into open houses where her celebrity status gets mixed reactions from fellow real estate agents. “It goes either way,” she said. “Sometimes they’re really lovely, and then other times they want to make sure that you know they’ve never seen your show.”
Here’s how Stause would spend a rare Sunday off.
9 a.m.: Take Gracie for a walk
Wake up, get some coffee, take my dog, Gracie, on a walk. She is my little shadow, she loves to just be around me no matter where I’m at. But she’ll normally either be sleeping or begging for food — those are her two hobbies. There are some good hills around, and she’s getting a little older, so I like to get her out there and get her some exercise. Half of the walk will be her walking around, the other half would be me carrying her.
11:30 a.m.: Get brunch with a friend
Cecconi’s West Hollywood has a really nice outdoor brunch. I love sitting outside when the weather’s nice. My friend Emma, she loves to go to the Cabana Cafe at the Beverly Hills Hotel, so we’re there a lot because she mostly makes the plans. This place I just went to the other day was really cute, the Butcher’s Daughter. It feels a little indulgent, but nice. You can tell everything is farm to table. I love stuff like that.
1 p.m.: Wander around a flea market
We probably go like once a month. One time, we went to the one at the Rose Bowl, it’s just fun to kind of see the little shops. We’ll normally pick up a T-shirt, homemade cookies, it’s just a random mix of things. G’s always on the hunt for vintage T-shirts and different things.
2:30 p.m.: Check out an open house
If it’s a day off, I still really like to pop into open houses. Sometimes I’ll look up different ones that I just kind of want to get a bird’s-eye view on. So that’s actually fun to me. I know a lot of friends and clients are the same way.
I like to know what they’re asking per square foot. That’s always going to be something that not only I’m curious about, but actually does help me with what I do. Sometimes it’s my friends running the open houses, so it’s nice to just pop in and support and say hello. And then sometimes you might actually be like, “Wow, this would be really great for so-and-so” in the back of your head. That’s the fun part of real estate. It’s a little bit like matchmaking.
6 p.m.: Find something fun to watch
In L.A., there’s always something going on. During the summer, we have the scary movies out in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which are so fun. I love scary movies. I watched “Scream VI” last Sunday and it was so good. I think “The Strangers” is a top-tier scary movie. Personally, [I love] “Saw,” seeing it in the theater. Nowadays, everything is kind of new and improved, but I want to give it up to the old-school “Saw.”
7:30 p.m.: Order in an indulgent dinner
I love to order in — I probably spend way too much on Uber Eats. I should get some kind of discount at this point for leaving their lights on over there because I don’t cook. If I’m going to stay in, I’d probably order in but from one of those places that feels indulgent and like self care. The Nice Guy has the best chicken parm. So good. They do such a good job with delivery. That’s one of my go-tos. I also love to go out to eat. I just went to Pace — it’s right on Laurel Canyon and it’s just like a nice little chill restaurant.
9 p.m.: Curl up on the couch
Sometimes G and I like to veg out on the couch together. I’m always hitting up Netflix to see what the newest drop has been. We really got into “Love Is Blind,” and it was hard because we started it together, and then there were a couple times where our schedules didn’t work out and the episodes would drop. I’m a big “Succession” fan, and G doesn’t watch “Succession,” so I’m good on that. I can actually watch that whenever. But we loved “Jury Duty.” We binged that show together and absolutely loved it. Highly recommend.
12 a.m.: Head to bed.
Midnight is about the time I, at least like, go to bed, not necessarily go to sleep.
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8 L.A. happenings in May to get you ready for summer
Balenciaga’s Le City bag is bringing back the early aughts
Fashion is in love with the early 2000s right now, and Balenciaga, the Kering-owned brand, has brought back the signature Le City bag, which was introduced in 2001. The new bag, which comes in small and medium sizes with adjustable shoulder and crossbody straps, is available in black, yellow, green, light purple, metallic steel gray, metallic silver, white, blue and beige. The style and construction of the new versions of the bag — studs as well as leather-strung zipper pulls and rivets are included — were inspired by the archival bags. A small Le City bag is $2,350, while a medium bag goes for $2,850. (The small metallic silver Le City bag is $2,390 and the medium version is $2,900.) The bags are sold at balenciaga.com and in select stores. Also, as part of the reintroduction, a campaign featuring portraits of Kate Moss, Danish model Mona Tougaard, Chinese actress-singer Yang Chaoyue and Korean singer Juyeon was shot by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti.
Kinn Studio and Almina Concept collaborate on first retail space
Jewelry label Kinn Studio and womenswear brand Almina Concept have collaborated on a new six-month pop-up space at mini style mecca Platform in Culver City. It’s the first bricks-and-mortar space for each brand. AAPI founders Jennie Yoon of Kinn Studio and Angela Gahng of Almina Concept wanted to give shoppers a personalized experience while acknowledging L.A. and their Korean heritage. You’ll find fine jewelry and vintage watches from Kinn Studio along with Almina Concept’s contemporary fashion pieces, which are made in Seoul, South Korea. The look of the minimalist shop was created by L.A.-based interior designer Lauren Moore of the Design Assembly. 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, kinnstudio.com, almina-concept.com
‘Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas’ explores the world of fragrance
Louis Vuitton is giving customers and readers a look at how its fragrances are made with the release of the book “Louis Vuitton: A Perfume Atlas” ($160, Thames & Hudson), which captures Louis Vuitton master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud as he searches globally for ingredients used for the French brand’s fragrances. Through illustrations, photography and text, the 380-page book covers how flowers are cultivated, the seasons for growing and the techniques used at harvest. It also explores how essential oils are extracted and used to create fragrances. The book, which comes in three cover offerings (rose, lemon and jasmine), is by Cavallier-Belletrud and co-author Lionel Paillès, illustrator Aurore de la Morinerie and photographer Sébastien Zanella. Also, the limited-edition “A Perfume Atlas” box set ($5,000, in-store only) includes 45 vials with extractions of raw materials selected by Cavallier-Belletrud. The book is available at louisvuitton.com and book retailers.
Cartier renovates and reopens its South Coast Plaza store
Luxury house Cartier’s renovated and expanded boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa celebrates all things Orange County and Southern California. The Moinard Bétaille agency, which has collaborated with Cartier for decades including on the flagship store in Paris, took inspiration for the elegant revamped space from SoCal’s varied landscape and terrain. (Think Newport Beach and Laguna Beach meets Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree.) As you enter the store, which reopened in April, the first things you’ll likely notice are the three-dimensional facade as well as the large panel featuring a panther by François Mascarello. In the boutique’s mix of fine jewelry, watches, leather goods, fragrances and more, you’ll also find local flora, palm tree-inspired handcrafted staff columns and a hand-painted Moss & Lam mural. And don’t forget to spot the lacquer and mother-of-pearl panel by Atelier Midavaine in the bridal area, the dahlia-shaped custom chandeliers in the space and the Lasvit glass canopy light, which was inspired by the area’s skate parks. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, cartier.com
‘Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’ arrives at the Broad
In these challenging times, the “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” exhibition at the Broad could be the antidote we need for healing and redemption and truly being able to love others and ourselves. After all, the exhibition takes its name and several themes from the acclaimed bell hooks text centering around the question, “What is love?” As the first international tour of Thomas’ work, this showcase features more than 80 works from the last two decades and examines topics including beauty, politics, memory, erotica and sexuality, with a focus on the people who have been marginalized and excluded in art history. In the exhibition, you’ll discover mixed-media painting and collage, photography and more, including large-scale works, from the innovative Camden, N.J., native. The exhibition’s themes also are part of fresh programming in collaboration with Thomas, with a summer concert series in the works and in-gallery programs focused on women and Black and queer communities. “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love,” which was co-organized by the Hayward Gallery in London, the Broad and the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, runs from May 25 to Sept. 29. 221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, thebroad.org
‘Simone Leigh’ exhibition comes to LACMA
The exhibition “Simone Leigh” is the first comprehensive look at the artist’s work, with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art showcase featuring about 20 years of the artist’s production in ceramic, bronze and video in addition to her powerful 2022 Venice Biennale presentation. According to a synopsis from LACMA, Leigh has continued to explore questions around “Black femme subjectivity and knowledge production” as well as addressed “historical periods, traditions and geographies with her art referencing vernacular and hand-made processes from across the African diaspora, as well as forms traditionally associated with African art and architecture.” “Simone Leigh,” a traveling exhibition that was organized by the ICA Boston and co-presented in SoCal by LACMA and the California African American Museum, runs from May 26 through Jan. 20. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, lacma.org
Michael Kors Collection returns to Beverly Hills
Designer Michael Kors is having a full-circle moment by bringing his Michael Kors Collection boutique back to Beverly Hills after a nearly four-year hiatus. The new two-level space, which recently opened at the European-inspired Two Rodeo Drive, has a spare yet luxe residential vibe thanks to a large video wall, blackened steel, raw concrete, antique brass, gold Calcutta marble, oxidized maple and natural light. (This is the North American debut of this new Collection store concept.) In the stylish mix, look for women’s pieces from the spring and summer collection and other goods at street level along with handbags and other accessories on the lower floor. 242 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, michaelkors.com
Billy Reid opens a new Venice store
Designer Billy Reid is thrilled by his brand’s 12th store location — this one on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. That’s because, although he has Southern roots, Reid, a Council of Fashion Designers of America multiple award winner, spent four years living in Los Angeles. The new SoCal outpost also allows Reid’s luxe brand to connect with customers face-to-face, after having built L.A. into one of the brand’s biggest markets largely through e-commerce. The store will carry the men’s and women’s collections as well as accessories — all within a space that features Reid’s take on modern Southern decor along with tall ceilings, exposed trusses and brick, and a large glass storefront. The look of the space includes Turkish rugs, various artworks and a large bookshelf spanning the back wall. 1351 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, billyreid.com
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The Rock & Ryan Reynolds Butted Heads on 'Red Notice,' Issues Resolved
12:01 PM PT — A rep for Amazon MGM Studios tells TMZ … “Dwayne Johnson and Seven Bucks have been incredible partners on ‘Red One’ — a film that audiences of all ages are going to love this holiday season. Our testing has been very strong — the reaction from CinemaCon speaks for itself — and we couldn’t have made it without Dwayne’s constant work and support.”
They add, “Any reporting that implies that we got to this point with him showing up 7-8 hours late to set is both ridiculous and false.”
The Rock got into a tiff with Ryan Reynolds while they were working on a movie together years ago — and while it wasn’t a blowup fight as has been suggested, it was a real thing.
Production sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell TMZ that Ryan — who was the lead in their 2021 action flick “Red Notice,” opposite The Rock and Gal Gadot — did, in fact, confront Dwayne while they were shooting in 2020 … at the height of the pandemic.
While The Wrap — which first reported this — claimed it was a “huge fight” they had … our sources say it wasn’t nearly as dramatic, but that RR did have a talk with his costar.
We’re told there’s some truth to the notion Ryan was upset The Rock was repeatedly late to set … something that came to a head when Ryan spoke to him about it, which we’re told was affecting the shooting schedule and the production at large during a complicated time.
Remember … in the thick of COVID, film sets had strict protocols that made it difficult to film as is — so with The Rock running behind, our sources say it eventually became an issue.
In any case … we’re told the two men talked and that Dwayne came back to work the very next day — the shoot continued without further issue. We’re told Ryan and The Rock didn’t let their headbutt moment derail things … they got on with the film, and press afterward.
As for where things stand now … one source with direct knowledge tells us they’re all good — and that whatever concern there was at the time was dealt with professionally. More importantly, we’re told their chat didn’t torpedo the movie at all. As for the exact number of hours The Rock was supposedly late … our sources say it’s been greatly exaggerated.
You can glean as much in the fact that ‘Red Notice 2’ is reportedly in the works with Netflix … as it was a huge hit for the streaming giant, and it still holds a major record there.
FWIW, The Rock is being accused of repeated tardiness on a new movie he’s working on for Amazon … but the studio flatly denied that, telling The Wrap there weren’t any problems on set as a result of The Rock, and that they were grateful to have him aboard as a partner.
Netflix also didn’t lean into any reports of a clash with Ryan — calling DJ a “consummate professional.” We’ve reached out to Amazon and Netflix too … so far, no word back.
Originally Published — 11:46 AM PT
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