Bette Midler and 50 Cent, together at last! The two musical powerhouses have joined forces to open a community garden in Queens. [NY Post]
Money can't buy you love, but it used to be able to buy you a romantic dinner in New York City. Post-recession, not so much, and would-be suitors are learning how to be creative...[NY Times]
Ok, ok, it definitely could have been worse...the MTA board met and passed the proposal to increase fares. They didn't go up as much as feared though...single ride will now be $2.25, and a monthly card $89. [Gothamist]
Is it so hard to meet a lovely, down-to-earth, trustworthy gold-digger these days? Apparently.[Gawker]
In a surreal turn of events, Brian Williams just started a web-only music series called, wait for it, wait for it....BriTUNES! [The Awl]