FRIDAY - MAY 04, 2012

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Last night, fashionistas and financiers gathered at Liberty Theatre to make some new love connections. Members of Bravo's matchmaker show, "The Love Broker," were at the event to help advise guests on their best love match, as well as spread the word of their new business, Project Soul Mate. The night ended with a "handful" of guests leaving hand in hand with their new matches. More»

1 tequila, 2 tequila, 3 tequila, floor! This Cinco de Mayo is a very special one indeed. Not only does it fall on a Saturday, but it's also Derby Day! Not only can you rock the (slightly racist) sombrero, drug rug, and mustache, but also your finest derby hat and pastel dress. Double the hats, double the fun. When the stars align like this, how could you not celebrate? Check out where to get your drink on this weekend and have a happy Cinco de Derby! More»

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Last night, Vaga Magazine celebrated the launch of its third issue, "A Romantic Revolt," at Sway Lounge. Vaga is a biannual New York publication that covers art, culture, music, and fashion. Guests enjoyed complementary beverages provided by Medea Vodka and Jameson Whiskey. More»

Last night in NYC, Chloe Grace Moretz and Emma Roberts were out at Ken & Cook for the "Hick" after party, Little Dragon lit up the makeshift stage at Le Baron for the 5th Encore! live sessions, Leelee Sobieski attended the VIP preview for the Frieze Art Fair, January Jones hosted the Yves Klein screening of "Le Revolution Bleue," and more. Last night's parties were all invitation only!

The opening of Bungalow 8 is on hold thanks to angry community members, Sam Ronson and LiLo may be an item once again, a secret bar opens behind Jane's Sweet Buns and more in today's night life news round up! More»

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Last night, January Jones, Christie's, and La Mer teamed up to host an exclusive screening of "La Revolution Bleue" at the Paris Theatre. The film is a documentary that chronicles the creation of Yves Klein's renowned "FC 1"painting, which is set to be auctioned off. A portion of last night's proceeds will benefit Oceana, the world's largest international ocean advocacy organization.

Guests included January Jones, Victoria Silvstedt, Jim Simon, David Rockefeller, Susan Rockefeller, Sir Thomas Moore, Georgina Bloomberg, Anh Duong, Loan Chabanol, Lydia Fenet, Sandra Main, Loic Gouzer, Brett Gorvy, Amy Gorvy, and Steven Murphy. More»

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Last night, guests bid on over 150 new and vintage designer handbags while sipping on Domaine Carneros champagne at the New York Junior League's annual Bags & Bubbles silent auction. The nights proceeds went towards the charitable activities of the NYJL, including the Women’s Cancer Prevention program, which works with the American Cancer Society and the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. More»

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On Thursday, April 26th, Prismacolor threw a send-off party for the 2012 Sketchbook Project. Hosted at the Brooklyn Art Library, guests were invited to wish all 7,000 sketchbooks “bon voyage” and become the first to participate in Tour Mail, Prismacolor’s new creative project. More»

Long before the days of Paris Hilton, Tinsley Mortimer, and the Real Housewives, there was a whole different breed of socialites. Their social careers began at their debutante balls and their lives were full of charity functions, parties, and lots of husbands. From Brooke Astor to the fabulous Zelda Kaplan, check out the founding fathers (or mothers) of high society. More»

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Last night, V&M (Vintage and Modern) and Selima Salaun celebrated the launch of "Vintage Luxury," a collection by Salaun of Vintage Hermes Bags & Accessories on V&M. More»

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Last night, Maserati of Manhattan and Gotham Magazine held their "Experience: Italy" event at Maserati's main headquarters in TriBeCa. It was a celebration of Italian culture featuring Italian cars, fashion, food by Pizza Roma, cocktails by Peroni, and art by Philippe Campeggi. More»

- Harvard and MIT will soon offer free online courses. [HuffPost]

- Beyonce is officially an award winning journalist for an article she wrote for Essence.  Ignore my screams. [HLN]

- Mick Jagger is slated to not only perform, but host SNL's season finale may 19th.  We can only hope Jimmy Fallon returns to join him in another hilarious, finger-pointing sketch. [Perez] More»