Ke$ha and Lou Adler ditch their signature looks for what could even be construed as formalwear for the 60th Annual BMI Pop Awards at the Beverly Wilshire, where Carole King is honored; Rosie Perez, Tracie Thoms and Diane Neal join Montblanc North America CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz to announce the 2nd annual 24-Hour Plays Los Angeles charity event; battle rapper Supernatural freestyle raps the new lineup for Rock The Bells 2012, which will be a full weekend event this year featuring a reunited Bone Thugs N Harmony; Scott Caan, John McGinely and Josh Duhamel hit the links for Omega watches in Palos Verdes Estates. Tuesday was an activity filled day for our town's rich and beautiful (or in the case of Lou Adler, just rich), and we've got the rundown in today's Last Night's Parties! More»

Generally I would not be happy about giant boners pointed in my direction in broad daylight on Sunset Strip. That could get weird and mean trouble. But today, the new three fully torqued six-foot ones proudly on display above the Pink Dot meant the new season of Comedy Central's "Workaholics" is almost here. And that is so tight butthole, bro. More»

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L.A.'s art scene has seriously been rocking these days with shows and events that get the youngens excited. Between Terrywood at OHWOW, Mike D's Transmission LA that gave us a multi-sensory experience with performances by Santigold and Diplo and James Franco's Rebel exhibition we've had a steady flow of fresh and interesting art culture pumping through this town. Barry McGee's new solo show kept that trend rolling as it brought out a packed crowd to PRISM for its opening reception Friday night. More»

My friends and I have been having an argument lately over whether salt or pepper is the more essential condiment. My friends and I are not exactly the coolest people in the world, but hear me out. While there are plenty of reasons why one might argue for one or the other, in actually, it's the diversity of flavor added when you combine them that really make for the complete experience. Likewise, while Dim Mak Studios last night featured both an early Cher Lloyd showcase set, and then went on to a Dim Mak Tuesdays lineup featuring heavy hitting house DJ Switch, it was the combination of the two that made it an evening to remember. More»

• Tupac Shakur's family says there's no way the fallen rapper was a homophobe as Suge Knight has been claiming, and in fact was very close, personal friends with designer and noted homosexual Gianni Versace, even walking in one of his fashion shows in the 90s. [TMZ]
• Welterweight boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, a devout and very conservative Catholic, is banned from The Grove where he is scheduled to do an interview for "Extra" today after declaring he is against gay marriage. [KTLA] More»

Elizabeth Banks, J. Lo (with her beau!), and Anna Kendrick walk the carpet at the Chinese and party at the Roosevelt alongside Lion's Gate execs at the premiere of What To Expect When You're Expecting; Bravo honcho/host Andy Cohen brings out the brightest stars of the Bravoverse for the release of his new life-in-pop-culture memoir; former "Baywatch" star Donna D'Errico hosts the red carpet premiere of her new reality show about life after The Hoff. Monday night might not have been packed with parties, but since it doesn't cost you anything to read, you'll get your money's worth in this edition of Last Night's Parties!

Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks at the What To Expect When You're Expecting After Party [via] More»

The summer of live music is still going strong and it's only May. Although it may feel like your only option if you get the mid-week going out itch is to hit up the club for a late night of drinking that probably wasn't worth the hangover, there is a happy medium between raging and staying in. And with local music events headlined by the likes of Light Asylum and Best Coast this week, there's no reason you shouldn't step out to catch some live jams. As we bring you each week, here are our recommendations for the best music happening in the area this week, so get off your arse and go see a show! More»