We know we haven't always been all that nice to Coldplay in the past. They're a big, broad band that always goes for the emotional kill shot, and we'll absolutely concede that, at times, we've found ourselves annoyed with them. But we also believe that these things are largely a matter of context, and so after they played their second of three shows at the Hollywood Bowl last night, a dazzling, special effects laden tour de force that left pretty much every attendee breathless, we'll happily admit that Coldplay was pretty much born to rock the Bowl in a way that few bands can these days. We suspect that after you see these choice Instagrams from last night's show, you'll agree. More»

Bruno Mars plays a private show of James Brown and Journey covers for Gwen Stefani, Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears and more at the Playboy Mansion; Taylor Jacobson and Mischa Barton step out for the opening of the new GROWZE boutique; Adrien Brody attends the intimate screening of his film Detachment; Miss Piggy, Kermit, and the rest of their Muppet crew are immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—Tuesday was popping all over Los Angeles and we have the details on what went down in this edition of Last Night's Parties! More»

A genius parody "Will The Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up (feat. Eminem)" music video surfaces; Lana Del Rey's new official music video is here, plus her upcoming NYC and L.A. residencies are announced; The Flaming Lips' new limited edition album of collaborations with a diverse group of their closest "fwends";  the truth about the new Daft Punk album; Marilyn Manson and Johnny Depp record a cover of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain"—get all of this and more on what's been going down in the wacky world of music so far this week in this Tuesday music news roundup! More>>

Lana Del Rey's new official music video is here, plus her upcoming NYC and L.A. residencies are announced; The Flaming Lips' new limited edition album of collaborations with a diverse group of their closest "fwends"; a genius parody "Will The Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up (feat. Eminem)" music video surfaces; the truth about the new Daft Punk album; Marilyn Manson and Johnny Depp record a cover of "You're So Vain"—get all of this and more on what's been going down in the crazy music world so far this week in this Tuesday music news roundup! More»

A man walks into a bar, and asks the bartender if they serve food. No, the bartender says, but feel free to bring your own. That's ridiculous, says the man, what is this, a Jackson Potluck party?

Har har.  So yeah, the jokes this week may not be so great. But this week's art roundup is nothing to laugh at either.  Bricolage, millions of sunflower seeds, KIDS star Leo Fitzpatrick, and a gallery-turned-cavern are among the highlights of this week's must-see events.  Let's get to it! More»

via guestofaguest.com: President Obama rolled into town last night for a fundraising dinner at the home of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. Anna Wintour played co-host to the evening, which cost $71,500 per couple, or the legal maximum contribution of $35,800 per person, and drew some big celebrity names. Obama also held a reception at the Ritz-Carlton, so the dinner on Bank Street wasn't his only fundraiser of the night. Guests such as Tory Burch, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Fallon, Aerin Lauder, Kenneth Cole, and Gayle King turned up. Attendees sat around five round tables with ten people per table. MORE>>

President Obama rolled into town last night for a fundraising dinner at the home of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. Anna Wintour played co-host to the evening, which cost $71,500 per couple, or the legal maximum contribution of $35,800 per person, and drew celebrity names. More»

-Jay-Z on what he would've thought of pal Chris Martin of Coldplay when he was 16 and still living in the 'hood.

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[Pictured left: Chris Martin, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Jay-Z at a Hamptons beach party] Gwenyth Paltrow and Chris Martin on the beach! Lance Bass ousted from Bridgehampton Polo! Alec Baldwin attending the usual array of events! Here's where the rich, fabulous, and famous were out and about the past week. More»