This is one badass Kris Kringle...

Shane, the radical doorman at Hemingway's, wishes everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS. More»

When experiencing difficulty getting into nightclubs, people say some outlandish things to doormen in their desperation that make you ask how someone could not only think such statements would be persuasive, but also utter them out loud.

Some of my personal favorites include "do you know how much this watch cost? More than your life!" and one from just the other day, "I recorded a song with the Black Eyed Peas." More»

• Doormen and cabbies have been warring for millenia. The newest front-line in their ongoing battle? Kickbacks. [Post]
• In Cannes, Cate Blanchett says she wanted to play Robin Hood, not Marian. Russel Crowe: "Suck it, Cate." [NYDN]
• Rachael Ray and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are frenemies, and there's video to prove it. [Gothamist]
• Soho fashion designer Dana Barnes is reinventing herself in felt. [NYT]
• The 10 Most Sought After Museum Board Members. Competition is intense. [WSJ]

• The newly single Snooki and The Situation made out in public. [TMZ]
• Last minute deal narrowly averts doormen strike. Best news ever. [Post]
• Parolee runs halfway house out of luxury condo. The condo is in Bushwick, so no one is surprised. [NYDN]
• NY Parks Department's new mascot Pearl the Squirrel appears, city furries are joyous. [Gothamist]
• Jon Stewart uses gospel choir to bash Fox News, once again saving their eternal feud from dullness. [NYMag]
• Metro North bar cars may be missing from the new train models. Commuters: "But how will we imitate Don Draper now?" [NY Times]

• Steven Seagal sued for sex assault and trafficking. Say it isn't so, Casey Ryback! [TMZ]
• Oprah's step-dad calls Gayle King a "street heifer," says Oprah lies about everything.  [Post]
• Doormen march set for UES today. [Gothamist]
• Sam Sifton reviews KFC's "Double Down" meatwich, is creeped out by Eater NY photogs. [Times]
• Ed Westwick is sad, sad, sad that Jessica Szohr was stepping out on him. [NYDN]

• Remember how Limelight is being converted from a nightclub to a retail space? Well, the plans have been released, and it sort of looks like Harrod's, but with a Victoria's Secret in it. [Limelight Marketplace]

• Tonight is your chance to catch Taylor Momsen performing with her band! She'll be singing between Bleecker and West Fourth as part of a Teen Vogue party promoting Fashion Night Out. [NY Post]

• Annie Leibovitz's $24 million loan is due today. Here's hoping for a last minute miracle. [CityRoom]

• The long-beleaguered doormen of New York City take their angst to the internet...[Curbed]

• After reading this story about a nightmare-ishly messy apartment, you will never complain about your neighbor again. But if you're eating right now, please don't click on this link. [Gothamist]