It’s no secret that New Zealand’s always harbored a little bit of a “baby brother” complex. First, to their trans-Tasman ( I looked it up ) neighbors, Australia, who apparently have a reputation for taking credit for Kiwi singers and desserts , amongst other things. But now that they’ve shot a ridiculously successful trilogy of films about some magic Hobbits who are deeply in love with each other , it seems that they’re ready to fire a few shots in our direction as well

Go HERE for more photos by Ardy Ala and tag yourself and your friends! Last night, the L.A. art lovers and scenesters who weren’t a Open Rankin (or perhaps made it to both?) stepped out for a first glimpse of New York-based artist Ryan McGinness ‘ newest body of works, Trophies , in an opening soiree at PRISM on Sunset. Known for his two-dimensional drawings of female figures, McGinness tackles the subject in a new medium and adds a third dimension with Trophies , deconstructing his figure drawings and recombining them in the form of aluminum sculptures painted gold

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After enduring this long and cruel L.A.

What’s the best way to get people interested in a bottomed-out acting career? You could study with masters of your craft, do some cerebral theater roles and- haha, just kidding! This is L.A.

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Go HERE for more photos by Ardy Ala and tag yourself and your friends! Aren’t you glad Sunday is a party day again?

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

[Lindsay Lohan, Marilyn Manson via ] Lindsay Lohan and Marilyn Manson having a snuggly peek-a-boo moment together as one of indie rock’s hottest bands The Kills gives a rare intimate performance at a tequila party? Oh you know, just another Sunday night at Chateau Marmont , NBD. Last night, to celebrate the second birthday of DeLeon Tequila, the spirit brand threw a swanky, private VIP soiree at the self-proclaimed destination for celebs to behave badly , featuring a live performance by The Kills fresh off their US tour

SEC Eyes Charges For Bond Players (WSJ) Securities and Exchange Commission officials are pushing hard as part of their ongoing probe of collateralized debt obligations and other mortgage-related products developed by Wall Street to bring charges against individuals, such as executives involved in selling the deals or outsiders who managed the assets, these people said. While the situation remains fluid, the agency also could file civil charges against hedge-fund managers who helped structure certain mortgage-bond deals but then bet against them. U.S