As we know from their outing together in Brooklyn on Sunday, Chris Martin and Jay-Z are pretty much BFFs. They have a lot in common these days: famous wives, lots of money, etc. But in an interview Jay-Z says if they met in his earlier days, he probably would have robbed Martin, saying, “I was a different person then. I wasn't open to the world and to the cultures. I would have been, ‘Yo! Who are you? Give me your money.' You couldn’t have a guy like Chris walking through Marcy. He’d have to get robbed. At best.” more ›

As the skies cleared from the rainstorm and the sun set over the Bronx, the estimated 50,000+ fans who showed up for the Jay-Z and Eminem show at Yankee Stadium last night were looking for something great. They were looking for an only-in-New-York moment worthy of the time and the venue. And the two stars delivered. more ›

Chris Martin will be (attempting to) steal the spotlight back from his wife Gwyneth Paltrow soon. She's been in the news for fainting from live-food fasts and being honored by Food Bank NYC, and you know he must be shivering there in her shadow. Well not for long; Martin and his band Coldplay have just announced a free show to help hype up their forthcoming album. more ›

Last we checked in on Gwyneth Paltrow she was being wheeled into Mount Sinai Hospital for what ended up being a "gastrointestinal situation." Bouncing back quickly, she was at a UNICEF event last week where she dropped the bomb about a new bambino:

“People who have a lot also often feel like they have a lot to give. I have a good friend who always says that if you’re a person of means at all, then you have to adopt because there are so many kids in the world who need homes. more ›

Us Magazine is reporting that Gwyneth Paltrow was admitted to New York's Mount Sinai Hospital yesterday afternoon. The reason for the hospitalization is not known, but could it have something to do with her history of crazy diets?

"She was slumped over in a wheelchair pushed by [husband] Chris Martin," an eyewitness tells Us. "She looked not well." more ›

It is upon us, five whole nights of Arcade Fire. If you weren't one of the lucky ones to get tickets to Judson Memorial Church (we hear capacity is only around 300), you'll be happy to hear the band will be back for three nights in May. Most definitely at a bigger venue (we've been calling United Palace Theater for a while now - though nothing is confirmed as of yet). more ›

Eating In: Lupa’s Orecchiette and Pork Ragu more ›

Some possible origins of why NYC is nicknamed the Big Apple. And the baby is a big Apple: She was 9 pounds, 11 ounces. Hello! Our favorite baby sites are daddytypes.com, which points the way to all the cool baby news and gear around, and The Trixie Update, because the poopy diaper update makes us glad we're only responsible for our fake ficus tree. more ›

Recently, the best thing on VH1 has been their in-house promo: A montage of various musicians (Beyonce, Chris Martin, Justin, etc.), with animation over it, against the Flaming Lips' song, Do You Realize. Slate's Scott Metcalf noted that the song is "lush and trippy and infallibly alluring." There is indeed something hypnotic about Wayne Coyne singing, "Do you realize...that you have the most beautiful face?" with the fluttering animated flowers rising and swelling to the music. In fact, Gothamist can do without annoying Jason Mraz (Jason, huge trucker hats just make you look like you have a tiny head and therefore a tiny noggin) and would just like this commercial to be run on a loop, if VH1 isn't going to air the Flaming Lips video to the song. more ›

but Gothamist suspects Shirley is either blind or prone to hyperbole - Lenny Kravitz is hot. more ›

I'm not a huge fan of Gwyneth, but I do love Chris Martin of Coldplay. The Sun claims they are engaged and that Steven Spielberg will give her away. Certainly, in competing with Ben Affleck over the cooler musician (possible) fiance(e), it's hard to say who wins: Chris Martin is scads more talented than J.Lo, but J.Lo is J.Lo. I guess Gwyneth wins, because it's not like she's that overshadowed by Chris Martin. more ›