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• Levi Johnston getting no love from Page Six anytime soon. [Gawker]

• Dakota Fanning Kisses Kristen Stewart in their upcoming movie “The Runaways” [Showbiz]

• Is our president shedding pounds? “Barack n Bones” is in the news [DailyMail]

• An artist that loves the Burberry brand just pained his house in it [BVT]

• What’s Derek Jeter been up to post World Series win? A whole lotta Kelly [NYPost]

An estimated 17-21 million Americans live in fear of Friday and 13 aligning on their calendars. Well, the dreaded date has arrived. Tonight, you could raise your terror level by cuddling up on the couch with your choice of Camp Crystal Lake splatterfest. Or you could risk it all and venture out for one of these ominous theme parties. More»

Although every other movie and TV show seems to be set in New York, many of these representations of the city are filmed on Hollywood backlots 3,000 miles away from a decent slice of pizza. But songs about New York are usually written by true blue New Yorkers taking their inspiration from the mean streets. The Huffington Post has kicked off the New York Music Project to identify and map specific locations mentioned in the myriad tunes that pay homage to the City That Never Sleeps. And they need your help. More»

Which actor has kissed Jennifer Aniston as many times as Adam Duritz (he guesses)? It’s really nobody you’d suspect. Click below for the answer… More»

As New York barrels headlong into dark, cold winter, we can be forgiven for using our imaginations to whisk us away to yacht-clogged and sun-soaked St. Tropez. And the man who can bring us there sonically is DJ Jack-E. More»

Like Narcissus who fell in love with his reflection in a pool of water, Marc Jacobs gazes adoringly at his portrait, shot and styled by Francois Nars of Nars Cosmetics. We don’t blame him–he does look pretty fierce in that picture. Also, check out Daphne Guinness‘ portrait behind him. Go here for our complete coverage of the NARS Cosmetics 15×15 event. [Image via Getty].

20-something guys in NYC have it rough. Unless their first name precedes “Kennedy” or “Rockefeller,” or they have “trust fund” stamped to their foreheads, this city makes it difficult for little fishes to impress the ladies swimming around this big island. Can’t afford the food at Le Cirque? Too underwhelming to get a reservation at Minetta Tavern? Give yourself some time, you’ve got years to make your mark in this town. Until then, here’s a couple of no frills date night suggestions… More»

Hollywood superstars often hope to bolster their credibility with dramatic thee-ate-er turns on Broadway. This fall, the Great White Way has glowed exceptionally bright with the megawatt smiles of Jude Law (”Hamlet”), Sienna Miller, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig (”A Steady Rain”). In typically offbeat fashion, Willem Dafoe has entered the fray with a role in “Idiot Savant”, a bolder, if less accessible, production playing off-Broadway at the venerable Public Theater. More»

Do you have a  This-Is-Getting-Serious date coming up? Meeting The Parents soon? Maybe you’re heading to a Sorority Party and don’t know what to wear? Rent The Runway will lend you the perfect dress for every (quite specific!) occasion. More»

Even the most stubborn New Yorkers concede that there are a few foods (such as Mexican and barbecue) that the city just can’t seem to master. Certainly, pizza has never been one of them. But that hasn’t stopped out of town pie slingers from challenging the stranglehold that thin-crust, Neapolitan-style slices have on the marketplace. More»