Europe: truly a study in contrasts. On the one hand, there's the sophistication of 800-plus years of literary, artistic, culinary and cultural tradition that makes a city like Paris seem like a magical utopia of elegance and sophistication. On the other hand, have you ever been to a club in Paris? Actually, you don't have to, as long as you take a look at these photos from Parisian DJ collective Club Cheval at Check Yo Ponytail 2, which went down last night at the Echoplex. More»

Public transportation: always an adventure! As can be expected from a universally accessible service, a ride on the bus or the subway often involves exciting interactions with deranged loners, unique new smells, and mystery puddles! All in all, it's the kind of thing that really makes you want to take your pants off. Check out NYC's no pants subway ride HERE and LA's version HERE.

Ten-piece Mariachi bands, that guy who yells "Jee-zus" over and over again to no one in particular, and 3,500 people without pants-these are just a few of the situations you encounter whilst riding the New York City subway.  This past Sunday, we experienced an influx of the latter.  Here is a scantily-clad recap. More»

I've said this before, but it bears repeating: if invaders from Mars send a scouting expedition to determine if they should attack Earth, I really hope they land in Supperclub. I can only image that the debaucherous, self-indulgent lunacy that takes place in this day-glo asylum (<--no, really, you need to see that) would cause the killer spacemen to turn tail and flee. When you look at it like that, I guess parties like Wednesday's throwdown with Italian DJ Carlo Astuti (with photos helpfully provided by Le Panda) are actually essential for the survival of the human race. Who knew? More»

As every website publishes their "Year In Review" posts, it's going to really seem like 2011 sucked. And between natural disasters and Republican Primary season (which technically hasn't even started yet), I can understand feeling that way. But it wasn't all bad, people. In fact, 2011 in Los Angeles was packed full of killer parties, crazy shows, and a never-ending stream of bizarre fashion that we faithfully captured for you every morning. More»

Go HERE for more photos by Hannah Egan and tag yourself and your friends!

Zebras, dragons, bears! Oh my! Judging by the looks of it, there's no doubt that Creative Time's Flaming Youth Fall Ball was the one of the most fun, yet bizarre parties in the city last night. More»

"You gotta pardon Jay (and Kanye), for selling out the Garden in a day"

Last night, rap phenoms Jay-Z and Kanye West took the stage at Madison Square Garden for their much-buzzed about Watch the Throne tour.  There were sharks, tigers, carnival barkers, pyrotechnics, Givenchy blouses, screaming babies in Mozart wigs, Leonardo DiCaprio- okay, maybe not all of those things, but apparently it was a pretty sick show.  Here's a little recap of last night's sold-out spectacular.

"Take away love and our earth is a tomb."
- Robert Browning

The world is no longer a familiar place.  In what can only be described as an earth-shattering turn of events, Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from that guy who plays on the Nets and sort of looks like Taylor Lautner, but 8 feet tall. And yeah, we get that she paid $2k on Mason's wing-tipped alligator pimp shoes alone- but 300 million doesn't quite roll off the tongue... More»

The noble crowd down in Zuccotti may be trying to end corporate greed, legalize gay marriage, fight for animal rights, human rights, muppet rights, reissue Crystal Pepsi, create jobs, bring back Arrested Development (ACCOMPLISHED), and reform taxes - but the real payoff from this movement is the memes. [Photo via]

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Checking back in on the 1%: The Battle Of The Brunches continues! This past Saturday, Day & Night stepped up to the plate with their 3rd Anniversary Brunch Bash at Ajna Bar showing no signs of stopping with scantily-clad dancers, magnums of Dom, and of course- more sparklers than a birthday cake.  Happy 3rd B-day Day & Night! More»

There was a South Moon Under bikini contest, hot techno music, and water water everywhere at the Wanamaker Wet Party at Yard's Park on Sunday. Go HERE for more pictures from this event.