• A former employee of Paula Deen Enterprises files an explosive lawsuit against Paula Deen and brother Bubba Heirs, citing multiple instances of racial slurs, one in which they refer to President Obama as the "n-word," as well as routine sexual harassment, the details of which are truly foul. [Radar]
• Investigators of last night's fire which destroyed most of 1041 Production Studios, the legendary Hollywood recording studio where greats like The Beatles, the Beach Boys and Elvis Presley recorded hits, are still trying to determine the cause. [LATimes]

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Technically, the summer's been over for a while, but until the New York City weather actually cools down...who really knows what season it is. Once the leaves finally do start to fall and the brisk wind starts to blow, we have the perfect playlist to keep you warm and cozy this autumn. From Bon Iver to Pomplamoose, these nostalgic, indie songs will remind you of the season for years to come.

Paul McCartney brought the Beatles back to life during his weekend concerts; Rock of Ages celebrated 1000 performances while somewhere, Tom Cruise channeled their energy; the Village Voice debuted the 4Knots Festival; and people partied in the Ganservoort pool to the sounds DJ NVM. This weekend's parties made a splash. More»

• Just in case you die-hard Beatles fans haven't already pirated the entire catalog by now, Apple has struck a deal with the Beatles to sell their popular tracks for the first time online. [NYTimes]

• Prince William is engaged! The 28 year old royal is officially engaged to his girlfriend, Kate Middleton [Sky]

• Did Arianna Huffington steal the idea for the Huffington Post? [Gawker]

• Only 26% of the public thinks Obama will be re-elected. [Politico]

• Check out more of the foodie inspired holiday windows at Barney's. [Eater.com]

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The Beatles are famous for their effect on teenage girls and fans who would scream and cry a the very sight of the band.  But we've never heard of the sort of pileup Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh triggered at the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' event the other night.  As soon as the two hit the red carpet, a frenzy broke out and a domino effect of photographers falling to the ground on top of each other. More»

We have been watching, with growing concern, the recent developments at The Plaza Hotel. This storied New York monument has served as the setting for The Great Gatsby, North by Northwest, and, perhaps most importantly, Home Alone 2. And with recent news that The Situation will be opening a gym there, we're a little afraid our favorite New York landmark is going to the dogs... More»

Oh wow, you guys. Taylor Momsen is so edgy! She listens to Led Zeppelin, wears lots of eyeliner and gives gratuitous comments about her masturbation habits. How dark and rebellious for someone who should be in class learning her times tables, alongside Justin Bieber and the rest of the tween star generation whose education stopped at the ripe old age of 12.

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Maybe you recognize him as the man in black in the DJ booth at a party or club you were at. Or maybe you know him personally since that seems to be the case with most everyone in town.  But if you're still in the dark, Myles Hendrik is the man responsible for those unforgettable Friday nights at Teddy's we've been enjoying for years, as well as those wildly fun La Boum Wednesdays. More»