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May 8, 2008
Get Mad At The Standard
 The Standard Hollywood will be a madhouse on Monday, May 12th, for the second installment of Mad Mondays. In addition to the FREE makeovers and FREE Siku Vodka until 10:30pm, Wet n Wild will also be adding manicures to the prettyfying package.
Get yer nails did while listening to sounds provided by resident DJs Valida, Spider, Blu Jemz, and Hoff. The first 50 ladies to grace the Standard's Purple Lounge with their presence will receive giftbags provided by Wet n Wild, 80SPURPLE.com, and us! For those that only go out on the off chance that their lovely mug will end up on a photo blog the next day, you won't be disappointed – Shadowscene will be snapping of boozehounds and beauties all night long.
May 8, 2008
Beso(me) Mucho, Miranda Kerr
Beso (the Eva Longoria backed restaurant) welcomed a throng of random celebs and beautiful no-namers through its doors to fête the launch of Victoria's Secret's newest fragrance "Heavenly Kiss" this week.
Vicky S's supercute supermodel Miranda Kerr wore Balenciaga and her signature dimples while exchanging air smooches with Chris Evans, Brandon Barash, Shane West, Christina Milian, Brittny Gastineau, Jay Chadrasekhar (wtf?) and Jeremy Piven. Given the night's theme, there was a lot of kissing to be seen. Especially of the ass-variety. Two very fashionable reality TV show alums—though we admit we couldn't hear their conversation over Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" (incidentally, our karaoke song of choice)—were obviously fawning over each others fabulousness. Chris Evans took literal to the next level and wore a T-shirt featuring two neon lesbians lip-to-lip. And the staff was very accommodating to a few unidentifiable VIPs, leaving entire trays of hors d'oeurves just for them. Not that it bothered us. Which brings us to our only complaint of the night. The "aphrodisiac-inspired" Chambord cocktails tasted like cough syrup...perhaps someone was anticipating an outbreak of sore throats considering all the kissing in the air? We checked and so far, no cases of mono have been reported.
 Nick Verreos  Brittny Gastineau  Rami Kashou Photos By Valerie Macon/Getty Images
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May 5, 2008
Prince vs. Michael Jackon Tribute Photo Gallery
It was Friday night, and I've never felt so right. Last Friday, May 2nd, NY-based DJ Spinna brought his annual Soul Slam party to the left coast. The east coast DJ took over eastside hotspot, The Echoplex, for his annual Prince vs. Michael Jackson tribute.
Spinna indulged the Prince fans first with a two-hour set that ended around midnight, when he began the Michael Jackson 2-hour set. DJ Rhettmatic (Beat Junkies) played MC for most of the night and Spinna's posse onstage mirrored the crowd's reaction and got hype at the beginning of every track. Our flat-ironed hair went to waste that night because we were sweating on the dancefloor for all four of those hours (okay, with a few trips to the bar here and there). During every song, Spinna would stop the music and partygoers could hear the entire dancefloor singing along in drunken and soulful unison. We exaggerate not. Every song. We went crazy for "Let's Go Crazy" and rocked out to "Rock With You", the final song. The entire venue danced and sang their hearts away like it was still the 80's and they were still little kids dancing and singing in front of a mirror. The night was, dare we say, the most fun we have had on a dancefloor in a looo(oooo)ng time. Maybe it's because we've been so inundated with hipster electro beats and have forgotten how good it feels to rock out to real soul? We wish our souls could be slammed on the dancefloor like that every night. So did the Purple One reign supreme? Or did the Gloved One show us why he's the crowned King of Pop? We'd call it a draw. Don't make us choose!! CLICK HERE OR ON THE PHOTOS TO VIEW ENTIRE GALLERY.     PHOTOS BY ANDREW BOONKRONG
May 2, 2008
RIP Check Yo Ponytail Photo Gallery
Check Yo Ponytail, Franki Chan & iheartcomix's 2 year-old bi-weekly hipster fest, bids Los Angeles nightlife adieu. On Tuesday night, Dan Deacon, Erol Alkan, Le Castle Vania and Acid Girls helped Franki & crew check their ponytails, one last time.
Click here or on the photos below for entire photo gallery.    
May 2, 2008
Prince vs. Michael Jackon: DJ Spinna Decides At The Echoplex Tonight
 For those party people still high off of Prince's performance at Coachella last Saturday, you can get your Prince fix tonight at The Echoplex. DJ Spinna is spinning through LA for a special installment of Soul Slam, his famous NY party that pulls in thousands of party people.
Michael Jackson fans need not feel neglected. DJ Spinna's 4-hour set will be a tribute to MJ and Prince. After an opening set from Afro Funke's Jeremy Sole at 9pm, Spinna will serve up all things Prince and Michael. Who will reign supreme - The Purple One or The Gloved One? Hit up The Echoplex tonight to find out. The Echoplex, 9pm-2am; $15
May 1, 2008
Ed Banger Night At Cinespace Photo Gallery
The Coachella talent bled into the LA nightlife scene this week. Ed Banger Records invaded Dim Mak Tuesdays this week with exclusive sets by Busy P, So Me, and DJ Mehdi.
Click here or on any of the photos to see entire photo gallery.  Cinespace Tuesday's resident ripper, DJ Them Jeans  Rapper Murs  Justice's Gaspard Auge (left) with fan
April 29, 2008
Tuesday Night Trifecta: Cool Kids, Check Yo Ponytail, and an Ed Banger Invasion
 Thanks to Coachella, there's no shortage of talent in LA tonight. The Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish, and Mid City West will be stopping by and performing at our new favorite Tuesday night spot, Young & Restless at 86. Early arrival is not a suggestion, it's a must if partyers want to get in on this exclusive night. Right down the street, the Ed Banger posse will be invading Dim Mak's Cinespace Tuesdays. Residents Them Jeans, Dan Oh, and Steve Aoki will be there in addition to Ed Banger's So Me and Mehdi. Busy P will be on deck and you know...where Busy P goes, Justice usually follows. We're hoping that they are the super secret "surprise guests." Check our photo gallery tomorrow for the answer. And sadly, last but most definitely not least, Franki Chan and crew will be celebrating the 2nd Anniversary/Final Check Yo Ponytail. Final guests on the bill include Dan Deacon, Erol Alkan, Le Castle Vania, and Acid Girls. FREE and 18 and over. Stop by The Echoplex tonight and Check Yo Ponytail one last time. Other Tuesday Night Clubs
April 29, 2008
Saturday Night Partying At Coachella
 (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) I had to forego the entire Coachella Festival due to familial wedding duties back here in LA, so I knew I would have to make it out to at least some of the after-parties to pacify my devastation. On the ride up to Indio on Saturday night, I was comforted by the fact that I was able to avoid the ridiculous heat and the hordes of sweaty hipsters at the shows. This made me feel better until I got to the T-Mobile Sidekick after-party and every other person was gushing about how Prince, the headliner that night, was ah-maaaaz-ing . Dammit. The party, located at an Indio airport hangar, was an LA bash transplanted in the desert. Paris Hilton was there with beau, Benji Madden. Steve Aoki was jumping on and off his turntables, DJ AM, Mom Jeans (Danny Masterson) and Aoki took turns on the turntables. A hoodie and cowboy boot-clad Jamie Lynn Sigler danced with a hoodie-clad doppleganger until stumbling out around 2:30am. We spotted uber-affectionate and newly engaged Carmen Electra and fiance Rob Patterson whispering sweet nothings to each other by the bar. A fun and typical LA night - instead of being in an uber-swanky Hollywood club, the socialites and Hollywood scenesters were dancing and drinking in an airport hangar surrounded by Cessnas. At least all the free-ness at the T-Mobile party made the trip worth it. Free booze, free tacos, free karaoke, and free make-overs by Too-Faced cosmetics kept us entertained until about 3am, when we headed to the Green Door party at The Colony Palms Hotel. By the time we got to the Green Door party, we spied the DJ (Sean Patrick?) walking out. At 4am, there were only a few people passed out and/or lounging poolside, so we decided to make the trek back to LA, so I could be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for my cousin's noon wedding on Sunday. Trekking to the desert just for the parties was probably not such a good idea. Hearing people rave about Portishead and Prince made me too jealous for words. It was hearing, "And then he brought out Sheila E!" that made me lose it. I get it, Coachella. The weekend is about the music and not the all-night ragers. Lesson learned. Coachella 2009, watch out. Click here for full Coachella coverage   
April 28, 2008
Mad Mondays Will Cure Your Coachella Comedown
 After spending the sweaty weekend in Indio, ladies can get so fresh and so clean at The Standard Hollywood's Purple Lounge where Mondays have gotten a little Mad (not mad meaning mad but mad meaning good). Wet n Wild will provide complimentary makeovers for all ladies from 9:30pm-11pm and Siku Vodka will provide the free booze until 11pm. Getting there early has its perks - free makeover, free vodka, and the first 50 ladies will receive a free gift bag provided by Wet n Wild, LA.com, and The Standard.
Local DJ faves Valida, DJ Spider, Blu Jemz, and Hoff will provide the makeover mood music. And after Wet n Wild glams you up, Shadowscene will be ready to snap your new hot self into photo blog immortality. The party doesn't have to stop - bring that Coachella energy to The Standard tonight and keep the party goin'!
April 25, 2008
A Weekend Of Tributes: James Brown and DJ Dusk
 Tired of only partying for partying's sake? While the hordes of LA scenesters ship off to party in the desert this weekend, the remaining party people are left with a sensible selection of partying options. The Echoplex will be a playground for funky souls tomorrow, Saturday, April 26th, 2008. Beat Junkie J.Rocc and Artdontsleep present "Say It Loud", a tribute to the godfather of soul, James Brown. James Gadson will be performing with The Breakestra to add more funkiness to tomorrow night's recipe. Pre-sale tickets are $15 and are available here or $20 at the door. On Sunday evening, The Mar Vista Family Center will celebrate the life and light of DJ Dusk with the 2nd Annual Sight   |
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