There are probably some of you out there who feel like it's important to spend Memorial Day weekend in silent reflection over the sacrifices made in the name of American freedom. And we very much respect that, and send our profound thanks to those who serve our country. We also think that the best way to celebrate freedom, once you've given your thanks, is to go out and have a completely awesome time. Luckily for you, there's a bounty of pool parties, music festivals, BBQ's, yacht parties, rooftop ragers, and more this long weekend, right here in L.A.– check it all out in our 2012 Memorial Day Weekend Party Guide! More»

We've long considered most reunions of classic music groups to be ill-conceived money grabs. There's a reason why Van Halen or Oasis shouldn't be together anymore, and it mostly has to do with the fact that the members literally cannot be in a room together without trying to stab each other with scissors. But when The Pharcyde, one of the most influential hip-hop groups of the early 90's, announces that they're getting back together to perform their classic album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde in its entirety, you don't question it. You just get tickets immediately and enjoy the ride. More»

Generally I would not be happy about giant boners pointed in my direction in broad daylight on Sunset Strip. That could get weird and mean trouble. But today, the new three fully torqued six-foot ones proudly on display above the Pink Dot meant the new season of Comedy Central's "Workaholics" is almost here. And that is so tight butthole, bro. More»

Nobody, anywhere, does Cinco de Mayo like L.A. does. Not in Mexico, where it's really not that big of a deal, nor in New York, where you can't get a good burrito to save your life. No, Cinco de Mayo belongs to us, and while that may seem like something to brag about, it's also a big responsibility. See, we don't automatically get to keep the title of Best Cinco City, and that means we all have to do our part by getting extra crazy on Saturday. Luckily, there's a million places throwing a million parties on Saturday, so whether you're motivated by good food, strong drinks, loud music, or some crazy combination therein, we've got just the fiesta for you in our 2012 Cinco de Mayo Party Guide. More»

Not that we can really complain about winter weather in L.A., but it's nevertheless nice to have it officially be spring, right? That extra sunlight in the afternoon encourages people to drink outdoors, wear shorts to work, and, of course, to go out more on weeknights. Luckily, there are plenty of places to go, as this week is packed with a wide variety of live music, from country legends, to up-and-coming rappers, to an actress with surprising rock and roll chops. So get off the couch, scrap your boring plans, and go see a show! More»

Jenny McCarthy hosts a World Series of Boxing match; The Producer's Guild honors Angelina Jolie in a celebrity filled night; Kate Beckinsale, Ali Larter and HIMYM star Neil Patrick Harris come out for a legen—wait for it —dary opening night of Cirque du Soleil's OVO in Santa Monica; Selena Gomez sings for UNICEF; The Wonder Girls come to America under the guidance of Nick Cannon—Sundance wasn't the only thing going on over the weekend, see what went down in L.A. in this installment of Last Night's Parties. More»

We've been sitting on this story for months for political reasons but it's time to let the cat out of the bag, officially, since that "new Paul & Andre spot" people have been running their loose lips about all over town (and fingertips on personal blogs) opens for business tonight. Except, with this new one, called Smoke & Mirrors, there's no Andre in the equation, only Paul. And yes, it is indeed in the old Purple Lounge of The Standard Hollywood space. I'll say that again: that "new P&A spot" has taken the place of the long forlorn Purple freaking Lounge at The Standard. So what is the meaning of this and why does it matter? More»

A night out on the Sunset Strip invariably contains a few things: falling on the ground, a D-list celebrity encounter and a heated drunken argument with a complete stranger. Since Bristol Palin's whole life is a D-list celebrity encounter, we know she was able to knock off that whole checklist in about 4 minutes of riding the bull as a heckler screams "your mother's a whore!" at Saddle Ranch last night thanks to the video below. More»

[Vince Neil plants one on Tommy Lee via] Don't be alarmed if you see an inordinate number of black leather-wearing, pierced gnarly dudes and their babes spilling into the streets of West Hollywood this weekend, it's just the 4th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival. The weekend celebration of the drag that's been a vibrant hub of L.A.'s music scene for decades holds a stacked lineup of shows by big artists like Bush, Public Enemy, and headliner Motley Crüe as well as local up-and-coming groups. More»

Earlier this year, we brought you the thrilling eyewitness news of a mystery Paris Hilton in a cop cruiser sighting, deep in the heart in West Hollywood. At the time, we reported that we didn't know why Paris was seen riding in a WeHo cop car, then we told you that we heard she was filming a PSA as part of her court-ordered community service. But yesterday, we learned that we didn't have it quite right either time. As it turns out, Paris was filming a segment for a brand-new, celebrity-soaked documentary whose trailer premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The subject? L.A.'s wildest, most legendary slice of road: The Sunset Strip. More»