Wealthy tax evaders are fessing up to the IRS in droves. The group chuckles over nostalgia for the days when it was totally cool to be a greedy d-bag. [WSJ]
Lily Allen and Liam Gallagher get boozy on a plane ride, receive scolding from crew. Flight attendants failed to realize that plane rides are really boring, and it totally helps pass the time to hold a little, personal happy hour. [ONTD]
[Mild rejoice. All photos via Getty.] eBay usually gets free publicity from users selling silly things on their site, like kidneys or Michael Phelps’ bong or a tampon that was DEFINITELY used by Britney Spears. This week (Monday through today from 1-5pm), eBay tried their hand at their very own Times Square publicity stunt, enlisting the likes of the screechy gay actor Mario Cantone to host a fun-filled “game show” called “Let’s Make a Daily Deal.” Monty Hill, a real live legitimate game show host, was also somehow involved. More »
Nate Silver pores over polls like Emily Brill pores over her diary. Today, he examines what people really think about global warming. Basically they really don’t care. [FiveThirtyEight]
Miss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean is set to make headlines with something other than her anti-gay marriage comments. Her grandmother confirmed that the beauty queen has been casually dating Olympian Michael Phelps. [Radar Online]
It’s only been open, what, about a week? But already Topshop is looking for a second location, focusing on Midtown [NYMag]
Speaking of Topshop, spokesperson Kate Moss will NOT be doing a cookbook, so you’ll have to find your recipe for coke on toast somewhere else [StyleWatch]
Hipsters rejoice! The Beatrice Inn isn’t going anywhere, will reopen next week, and they are having a party tonight [NYPost]
So many reality shows to choose from in the coming months: reports of shows with Peaches Geldof, Daisy Lowe, even Bee Shaffer, and now, designer Samantha Pleet [Refinery29]
Michael Phelps has returned from his little role model exile, back to celebrating that he’s a famous Olympic medalist who should be yelling “shots!” at Marquee whenever he can [NYDN]
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Tuesday night at the Gehry designed IAC building, legends of New York City sports and several hundred guests turned out to honor Michael Phelps as the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.
Special guests included New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, (perhaps a long lost twin of Phelps?), running back Brandon Jacobs, NHL Hall of Fame Ranger Mike Richter, Super Mom Deborah Phelps, NY Giants legend Carl Banks, several NHL players and yours truly Olympic Medalists/Socialites/Good Guys Jason Rogers and Tim Morehouse.
Everyone in the world wants to know about Michael Phelps right now. What he’s wearing, where he’s eating, who he’s dating….Some advice to the girls that he may woo in the future:
Those girls better be careful. I’ve been hearing a lot about Phelps having some pretty strong swimmers. Or something like that. [Comment on Gawker by Valerie Flame]
After his amazing performance at the Olympics, Michael Phelps is doing, well, what anyone in his place would be doing, he’s living it up! Last night he went to China Doll, a new spot in Beijing, where he was being fawned over by a bevy of broads and admiring fans. And his rumored possible romances, U.S. swimmer Amanda Beard or British fashion model Lily Donalson were nowhere in sight…
Expect more info from this club, the current “hot spot” of Beijing later today.
According to the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and USOC (United States Olympic Comitte) guidelines, Olympic athletes will be permitted to blog! IOC by-laws have traditionally only allowed people accredited as media to act as journalists or reporters, however, the amended guidelines read,
“The IOC considers blogging, in accordance with these Guidelines, as a legitimate form of personal expression and not as a form of journalism.”
Not a form of journalism!?! What has this world come to? We’ll show them…huff and puff. Now we’ll get to hear everything from the horses’ mouth. We can see what Michael Phelps has to say, or better yet Amanda Beard or Jenny Finch, without having it sugar-coated and varnished by NBC’s Bob Costas. Journalism shmournalism, I’m liking the sound of this.
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.twitter.com/bloodyblack
http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
http://www.facebook.com/bloodisthenewblack
Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
New York's Hottest Hangout In The Meat Packing District:
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243 W 14th Street
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[Mild rejoice. All photos via Getty.] eBay usually gets free publicity from users selling silly things on their site, like kidneys or Michael Phelps’ bong or a tampon that was DEFINITELY used by Britney Spears. This week (Monday through today from 1-5pm), eBay tried their hand at their very own Times Square publicity stunt, enlisting the likes of the screechy gay actor Mario Cantone to host a fun-filled “game show” called “Let’s Make a Daily Deal.” Monty Hill, a real live legitimate game show host, was also somehow involved. More »
According to the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and USOC (United States Olympic Comitte) guidelines, Olympic athletes will be permitted to blog! IOC by-laws have traditionally only allowed people accredited as media to act as journalists or reporters, however, the amended guidelines read,
