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As we tweeted over the Thanksgiving break festivities, the almighty Google machine alerted us to a "leaked" Coachella lineup posted on the site StarzUncut.com. The validity of the flyer remains to be seen although we're not holding our breath as this is the first of many that we'll be seeing in the coming months as the speculation and rumors swirl. Nevertheless, we'll happily discuss anything that doesn't have to do with the holidays and all related sales/savage pepper-spraying incidents, and Justin Bieber.  So let's take a look at who this "anonymous source" has named as the top billed performers of Coachella 2012. More»

Nur Khan is hosting a pop up Electric Room in Miami; Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson makes New York home and explains why; Medea Vodka is facing a very expensive courtroom battle and Tequila Avion tells the secrets of it's marketing success. All this and more in today's Nightlife News round up. More»

Last night GQ Magazine hosted the Annual Gentlemen's Ball to help acknowledge the philanthropic efforts of The Gentlemen's Fund, an organization set to raise awareness for what they believe to be of concern for the modern man. More»

Between all the block parties, shopping and musical performances this year, it's going to be a hard night to plan for. To help you (and us!) out, we've put together a list of some of the parties we just can't miss. Check out our calendar here for more parties. More»

The famed Blue Note Jazz Club, situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an inaugural jazz festival for the month of June. Blue Note regulars and famed artists in the jazz industry will grace various stages across the city to celebrate the home of the world's finest jazz musicians. More»

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Last night's 'A Spring Evening' event at the Urban Zen center launched the partnership between the Ubuntu Education Fund and The Lunchbox Fund. Donna Karan, Joaquin Phoenix, and Salman Rushdie hosted the evening which included a musical performance by The Roots, Gift Horse Project, Karen Elson, Zac Hanson, Rain Phoenix, DJ Jeffrey Tonneson, and a live auction! More»

Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton turned it up New Orleans style, Bon Jovi hung out with Jon Stewart for a good cause, "Anything Goes," opened on Broadway, Nicki Minaj shilled for Casio, Stephen Colbert kicked up his legs in chorus line fashion, and much more. Take a look at last night's theatrics! More»

Last night was the night Stanley made his red carpet debut, the night Mary J Blige brought the house down, and the night frenzied New Yorkers made their way from Capitale to Good Units To Fifth Ave to Wall Street. But most importantly, last night was the night our illusions about perfect, charming James Franco were  tragically shattered. More»

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Alex McCord, Simon Van Kempen, Danielle Staub, Christian Siriano and Jordin Sparks were among the guests at last night's listening party for the new John Legend & The Roots album, held at Slate Studio last night. More»

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Philadelphia Tourism and The Roots held an intimate, press-only cocktail party at Buddakan NYC to promote upcoming programs and activities in the Philly culture calendar.

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Last night Christmas spirit, celebs, New Yorkers and tourists galore flooded Rockefeller Center for the lighting of the tree. More»