Brooklyn has a few exciting happenings this week, including Le Grand Fooding New York and the Brooklyn Book Festival, which features talks by world-class authors Paul Auster, Sapphire, and (whoa) Tony Danza. In Manhattan, artist Tatzu Nishi has created an elevated living room for the Christopher Columbus statue atop Columbus Circle, and the Venus Over Manhattan gallery celebrates a late-night opening reception for Peter Coffin. All this and more, on this week's art roundup. More»

Last night in NYC, Elizabeth Banks stepped out for the People Like Us premiere party at Hotel Americano, USA held the world premiere screening of its newest show, Political Animals, starring Sigourney Weaver, Susan Sarandon was honored at Trevor Live with the Trevor Hero Award, Akon performed some new songs from his upcoming mix-tape at Double 7, and so much more! Last night's parties were all about the premieres. More»

On Friday night, Kanon Organic Vodka and WeSC hosted a party to celebrate the Swedish holiday Midsummer. The party featured both Swedish and American performers including ASAP Rocky and Icona Pop, and opened with DJs including Andrew Wyatt, Swedish Coco Morier, Zebra Katz, and Redd Foxxx. More»

Over the weekend in NYC, Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph get it on at the Comedy Awards, Tribeca Film Festival came to a close with "Marvel's The Avengers" premiere, Miike Snow members and Lykke Li performed at the Bowery Hotel, Freida Pinto sported a chic red suit at the "Trishna" after party, and more. Last night's parties were all about stealing the limelight. More»

Last night, Jay-Z celebrated the reopening of his 40/40 club, Ewan McGregor and Blake Lively attended the screening and after party of Haywire, Aaron Stern presented his photo exhibit at Milk Gallery, Alice and Olivia held a dinner, and so much more. Last night's parties was all about the celebrity sightings. More»