+ A few fashion favourites from Cannes Film Festival so far— We vote Eva Longoria 'best dressed'.  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Watch the xx play a new tune in London— The xx return to the stage armed with new songs. At least one of them's good. [Author: Marcus]

+ Jack White to attempt new world record— "The attempt may prove very exhausting and at times even dangerous." [Author: Marcus]

+ Berlin— Max Lavergne explains that Berlin's dilapidated radio towers, idyllic castles and general "hangoutability" are off the charts. [Author: maxlavergne]

+ Handsome Furs split up— Ace husband and wife duo Handsome Furs, an offshoot of Canadian indie-heroes Wolf Parade, have announced they have split up. [Author: Marcus]

+ Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63— The 'Love to Love You Baby' singer has died after a battle with lung cancer.  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Brad Pitt is Chanel's No1 man, Louboutin red on your lips and more beauty news— Also, how do all our male friends feel about pejazzling?  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Burberry hosts four bands in four cities for its new eyewear campaign launch— When it comes to combining fashion and music, the British brand do it best. [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ Best Coast— Bethany Cosentino talks to TheVine about gaining confidence, cleaning up for her grandmother and using the same echo chamber as the Beach Boys. [Auth...

+ Oddities and curiosities - 12— Weird news, stranger science – the final photo from the Columbia shuttle, an 18 month old "terrorist", school gives kids Mother's Day penis cho...

+ Music Dump - Prince's Bloody Valentine For Adele's Chuck D— Would you trade your life for that of your musical doppelganger?; Dan Wilson talks about writing 'Someone Like You'; Kevin Shields talks My Bloody Va...

+ Roughing it in the Philippines with Tao — Finding perfect moments in a "bad news" country.  [Author: lukeryan]

+ The Dictator - movie review— It's not big and it's not clever, but it does feature a man taking a dump while hanging from a high wire. [Author: AnthonyMorris]

+ Diablo 3 Review— Paul Verhoeven reviews the long-awaited Diablo 3, out now on PC and Mac. [Author: PaulVerhoeven]

+ Britney Spears should stay away from The X Factor — Britney, you're better than that.  [Author: AndersChristianMadsen]

+ Jennifer Lopez tops Forbes’ top 100 celebrity list— Have to remind ourselves that it’s not 2002. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ iPhone 5, Macbook Pro, Virgin phone, Max Payne 3, Virus power, Evangalion phone— A round up of this week's interesting things (ie: not Facebook's IPO). [Author: monsieurmaori]

+ Vogue editor sacked for arch rival— Long-time Vogue Australia editor-in-chief outed for arch rival. [Author: SydneyMorningHerald]

+ Gyroscope guitarist breaks both legs in motorbike accident— Perth band's benefit show for victim of crime postponed due to motorcycle accident. [Author: Marcus]

+ Watch Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' recreated by kids— Mustachioed kids bust heads in tribute to MCA. [Author: Marcus]

+ Iron Sky - movie review— Easily the best space Nazi movie of 2012. [Author: AnthonyMorris]

+ Is this Games of Thrones’ most sensual cover yet— Watch this weirdly provocative video of identical twins playing harps in a ruined castle and Westeros get-up.  [Author: genevieverosen...

+ Akira Australian Fashion Week 2012 - review— Akira showed us he can dress not just mothers, but the bride as well.  [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ Gay marriage and the art of political cowardice— Two-thirds of Australians support gay marriage. So why are our gay marriage bills doomed to failure? [Author: lukeryan]

+ Ethical Eating - trends and motivations— A year ago, ABC’s Four Corners exposé into the treatment of Australian livestock in Indonesian slaughterhouses sent shockwaves through t...

+ Kimbra, Brisbane 2012 - Live review— A pop-powered elixir to the quieter female vocalists who have dominated in recent years. [Author: MattShea]

+ Do's and don'ts of wearing Ugg boots— FUCK YEAH UGG BOOTS! [Author: NADINEVONCOHEN]

+ Casablanca and Facebook - The beginning of a beautiful friendship— A real meeting of old and new.  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Porn addiction, the death of BMI and more riveting health headlines— And woah dude, you hid your drugs WHERE? [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Temper Trap - interview— We talk to the Temper Trap about new members, lasers and the pressures of following up a successful debut. [Author: jonnoseidler]

+ The 5 things we’re most looking forward to at VIVID Ideas— VIVID Festival is pretty great, and it’s geekiest element could well prove to be the best part of all. [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ I Can't Believe It's a Show - 'My Crazy Obsession'— Dancing with sex dolls? Adults dressed as babies? A woman who lives in a virtual vagina? I can't believe it's a show. [Author: PetraStarke]

+ Rating the MPAA ratings descriptors— From "themes" to "non-stop ninja action", the silliest reasons films get the ratings they do. [Author: clembastow]

+ The Voice recap - Week 5— REALLY, SEAL??! SNACKING on the SOFT FLESH of her FACE? [Author: maxlavergne]

+ Vine Clinic - HPV— Welcome to our inaugural Vine Clinic column, where we get a medical professional to dispel medical myths and educate you on important health issues. ...

+ Britain’s Royal Mail launches Fashion Stamps— Hand written letters just got even chicer. [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ Top ten iconic Australian fashion brands— To celebrate the return of Jenny Kee (our ultimate spiritual grandmother), we’ve compiled a list of ten iconic Australian fashion brands. [Auth...

+ Top Ten Off-camera jerks— "Torn between two worlds, desperate to “keep it real” on-screen and off..." [Author: AnthonyMorris]

+ John Travolta sued by more men, Chris and Rhi Rhi's twitter wars and more celebrity news— Keeping you in the celebrity know.  [Author: arielamazing]

+ Facebook starts charging users to highlight posts— Social sponsorship—Facebook's new jam. [Author: SydneyMorningHerald]

+ Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2012— A run down on the leading international fashion conference on sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. [Author: TulliaJack]

+ It Lacks Acidity - MasterChef recap, Day 7— "Please respect the memory of the lobster whose life you have prematurely ended or his ghost in lobster heaven will visit revenge upon you." [Author:...

+ 100 songs in 100 hours— QUT's 100 Songs in 100 Hours project gets ahead of the music curve. Just ask producer and lecturer, Phil Graham.  [Author: MattShea]

+ Prince, Sydney 2012 - Live review, photos— Prince's genuinely silly magic is upon us. [Author: Marcus]

+ 'Strange Interlude' - theatre review— Let’s talk about sex/pizza/theatre! And also, go see this clever, funny and provocative play from a clever, funny and provocative director...

+ Coldplay announces Aussie 2012 tour dates— Pre-sale tickets available this Thursday. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ The next 168 hours - the EU in the balance, Palestine on the edge, Zuckerberg turns 28— And prepares to value his company at around $100bn. Also, Australia's Parliament is just depressing, Ratko Mladic on trial and Greece's government he...

+ Tropical holiday porn— Photos from places you'd love to be, to brighten your Monday. [Author: SADMAN]

+ Whitney Houston's family to film reality TV series— Because the world needs another reality TV series.  [Author: SADMAN]

+ Images surface of the world's first underwater hotel— Where else but Dubai? [Author: jacintamulders]

+ See Norman Seeff's gorgeous photos of cultural icons— Candid and lush.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Prince, Sydney 2012 - Photo Gallery— Prince kicks off his Australian tour in dramatic, ecstatic showboating fashion. [Author: Marcus]

+ A Freddie Mercury optical illusion— "Appearing" on stage for We Will Rock You. [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Art by Art Jacobs— Marc Jacobs, Kidult and their post graffiti bickering.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ The Bedroom Philosopher Diaries— This is one self-reflexive commentary we can’t wait to get our mitts on. [Author: jacintamulders]

+ The Bedroom Philosopher Diaries— This is one self-reflexive commentary we can’t wait to get our mitts on. [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Enter the International Space Time Concerto Competition!— Not a Doctor Who episode.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ It Lacks Acidity - MasterChef recap, Day 5— “These noodles are so boring they’d put Mindy’s Char Kway Teow to sleep!” [Author: maxlavergne]

+ Catcall 'The Warmest Place'— Sydney singer's debut is sledgehammer pop for the complexities we play down. [Author: SHAUNP]

+ Best of the Interwebs - 104— So free, so happy.  [Author: Tobler1]

+ Webseries SYD2030 wins an International award— The local online show wins “Best International Webseries" at the LA Film, TV & Webisode festival. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ If Instagram came out with a real camera would you buy it— ADR Studio created an insta-camera prototype and we’re not sure if we want it. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ That's a wrap! Beauty trends at MBFWA 2012— Your backstage pass to all of this season’s beauty trends. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Brisbane's best small bar - The Lark— A cosy temple that sits high on Paddington’s Given Terrace. [Author: MattShea]

+ Twelve of the world's greatest guilty pleasures — Forget the Michelin stars and the artisanal produce - here are the fatty, sugary foods you really want to eat overseas. [Author: SADMAN]

+ Oddities and curiosities - 11— This week's news and science weirdness: Bug uses victim's bodies as armour, Hitler: cocaine enthusiast, MI6 spy found dead in bondage game, man sues ...

+ Music Dump - Wilco's TLC Beastie Boys Rock Duran Duran's Lambert— The meaning of Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot; Adam Lambert could be the first out gay singer to top the US charts; Big Star's chaotic and amazing thir...

+ Gay marriage - Yes we can— President Obama backs gay marriage.  [Author: SADMAN]

+ Max Payne 3 multiplayer preview— Is Max Payne 3 multiplayer enough to win over staunch fans of the original games? I think so... [Author: monsieurmaori]

+ Jenny Kee Australian Fashion Week 2012 - review— Kee gives us  a home amongst the gum trees.  [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ dEUS - interview— On the eve of their belated tour we talk to Tom Barman, leader of the cult Belgium art-rock band dEUS. [Author: Marcus]

+ A slice of heaven - Shoal Bay— Everyone greets you in Shoal Bay.  [Author: jonnoseidler]

+ Single Servings - Replace Face, Meme art, Slothbutt, High Guy— A weekly collection of single serving websites on the internet thing [Author: Tobler1]

+ The main attractions at this year's Sydney Writers' Festival— A handy goal-oriented guide to what you might want to attend (and where to pick up) at this year’s Sydney Writers' Festival.  [Author: SAD...

+ Jiro Dreams of Sushi - movie review— A film about the world's best sushi chef.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Punk dude becomes a lady - Against Me! singer announces he is transgender— Tom Gabel is now Laura Jane Grace. [Author: Marcus]

+ Let's talk about the cover of today's Australian— There are so many things wrong with this front cover, I barely even know where to start. [Author: lukeryan]

+ Best and worst dressed of the 2012 Met Ball, part 2— From Lady B in Givenchy to Florence the Alexander McQueen jelly fish, the craziest dresses of the Met arrived late.  [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ Sydney's best bar - Freda's— A warm, inviting, totally unpretentious go-to. [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Polaroid profiles - The models of Australian fashion Week 2012— A glimpse into backstage model behaviour. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ What they wore - MBFWA Style Wrap— Trés Chic, Shabby Chic, Quirky Chic and Girls Night Out. I’m just calling it like I see it and oversimplifying matters for my own conven...

+ Sex robots, the faking cancer trend and a machine to replace your GP— The web's wackiest health headlines in one place.  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Best and Worst dressed of the 2012 Met Ball— At this year's Met Ball, it was all about shining bright, a feat achieved to varying degrees.  [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ Number Ones - Flo Rida 'Whistle'— We analyse the latest Australian Number One single so you don't have to. [Author: TimByron]

+ Exclusive - Jason Segel and Emily Blunt talk 'The Five Year Engagement' — "You wouldn’t have found me nearly as attractive as you do now." - Jason Segel [Author: genevieverosen]

+ The Voice recap - Week 4— We pick up the trail of The Voice in its fourth week, with erudite commentary on the ephemeral nature of art, success and Good Charlotte, thanks to M...

+ I Can't Believe It's a Show - Extreme Cheapskates— Reality TV doesn't generally bring out the best in people, but the recycled toilet paper on this show is seriously next level.  [Author: Pe...

+ New Oz Videos - Dappled Cities, Ned Collette, TZU, Ainslie Willis, Lowlakes and more— New Australian music from all over the shop. [Author: Marcus]

+ The Dictator chats with the King of talk shows— TheVine is proud to be the first Australian platform to bring you this hilarious clip. Also, The Dictator tickets to be won.  [Author: genevieve...

+ A bientot, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy! There’s a new First Lady in France— Bidding farewell to the pillbox hats and elbow-length gloves of the Bruni-Sarkozy era. [Author: AndersChristianMadsen]

+ Andre 3000 to play Jimi Hendrix — The Outkast star lands a dream role.  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Audience screams for Whedon's 'The Cabin in the Woods' to show in cinemas heard— Whedon's fans have led a successful petition, and The Cabin in the Woods' will show in the cinema. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Marking Time at the MCA— A timely take on how art is dealing with humanity and the world and the universe's hurtling and dwindling into perpetuity [Author: SADMAN]

+ It Lacks Acidity - MasterChef 2012, Day 1— I think I speak for us all when I say I never thought MasterChef would come back ever again. [Author: maxlavergne]

+ Melbourne's best bar - Gerald's Bar— Unapologetic, unashamed and totally badass. [Author: SADMAN]

+ Vogue pledges to use healthy models, all the latest Karl Lagerfeld news and more — Also, the Man Repller makes fun of Lana Del Rey and Anna Dello Russo collaborates with H&M.  [Author: JoannaLowry]

+ Janelle Monae coy on Prince— Janelle Monáe posts new video, speaks to TheVine about those Australian Prince tour rumours. [Author: Marcus]

+ The next 168 hours - the Budget cometh, elections everywhere and commercial space flight arrives— The French vote out Sarkozy, the Greek vote out everybody, Syria votes out nobody, Palestinian hunger strikes and the Falcon 9 rocket takes off. [Aut...

+ Win a Hair Meet Wardrobe prize pack worth 5000— You could get your hands on a $500 TONI&GUY makeover and a $4,500 voucher to net-a-porter.  [Author: SADMAN]

+ 5 things I learnt shooting backstage at AFW 2012— A collection of backstage Polaroids from AFW 2012. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Human Rights Arts and Film Festival hits town— Bringing together people passionate about social change.   [Author: jacintamulders]

+ No Doubt announces new album release date— Please enjoy these No Doubt videos. [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Agyness Deyn wows as a stripper, Karl Lagerfeld advertises chips and more— Also featuring Alice Burdeu and Ashton Kutcher.  [Author: PetraStarke]

+ Kanye releases clip for 'Lost in the World'— Lots of models expressively throwing themselves around and aggressively flinging their hair. [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Beastie Boys official announcement on Adam Yauch, artist tributes flow— "Never been in a room where anyone was unhappy that somebody put on Paul's Boutique." [Author: Marcus]

+ Watch the 'Game of Thrones' intro recreated in stop motion LEGO— Joining the increasing number of spoofs, parodies and re-enactments.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ See a 'real life' school yearbook photo of Harry, Ron and Hermione— Wtf is up with Ron's hair? [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Munch-s 'The Scream' sells for just shy of 120 million— And becomes the most expensive work of art to ever sell at auction.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Google Art Project - better than the real thing— Is the Google Cultural Institute encouraging culture or eroding it? [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Meet Lana Del Rey’s pretend boyfriend— "Before modeling I was selling weed and DJing here and there — really just chilling." [Author: ZacBayly]

+ Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch dies aged 47— Beastie Boy succumbs to cancer. [Author: Marcus]

+ Max Payne 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Part Two— Max Payne 3 introduces some very exciting depth to the multiplayer genre. [Author: monsieurmaori]

+ Lana Del Rey sells out tour, adds more shows— Lana Del Rey sells out debut tour in under an hour, adds more shows. [Author: Marcus]

+ Best of the Interwebs - 103— Sure is... It's Best of the Interwebs time. [Author: Tobler1]

+ Things and Stuff! Now with the new Spiderman trailer and geek metal!— It's time for another hot sweaty weekly dose of nerd. [Author: PaulVerhoeven]

+ 5 fun beauty facts from Fashion Week 2012 — Get primped, bitches! [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Brisbanes best tapas bar - Sardine Tin— Also caters to grumpy shits who hate sharing food.  [Author: MattShea]

+ Hello Sunday Morning - taking on Australia’s culture of binge drinking, one blog post at a time— What makes a 22-year-old take a year away from alcohol? [Author: MattShea]

+ The Five Year Engagement movie review— Overlong and under-funny. [Author: clembastow]

+ Call of Duty Black Ops 2 war documentary trailer— Call of Duty Black Ops documentary style trailer. [Author: monsieurmaori]

+ Sounds Australia talk Oz bands touring overseas - What are you going for— Millie Millgate tells TheVine which local bands, bookers and managers are doing it right and wrong overseas. [Author: jonnoseidler]

+ Ellery Australian Fashion Week 2012 - review— Sydney’s of-the-moment designer proves she’s all grown up. [Author: MitchellOakleySmith]

+ I Can't Believe It's a Show - The Little Couple— In one episode, they literally watch paint dry.  [Author: PetraStarke]

+ The Dos and Don’ts of MBFWA - A survival guide to fashion’s week of weeks by Nadine von Cohen— DO say “Don’t you know who I am?” when blocked from entering a show. [Author: NADINEVONCOHEN]

+ Glamour releases World’s Best-Dressed Women list— There’s nothing like a best-dressed list to divide the waters. And, the magazine's list has us sort of confused. [Author: AndersChristianM...

+ Top 5 missed opportunities in smartphone apps— My top five missed opportunities in mobile computing apps. [Author: monsieurmaori]

+ Beat Magazine cover hijacked by cock— Melbourne street press cover allegedly hijacked by departing typesetter. Penises ensue. [Author: Marcus]

+ Magdalena Velevska Australian Fashion Week 2012 - review— Mermaid in heaven.  [Author: AlyxGorman]

+ Sydney's best small food bar- Gardels Bar— Featuring a cocktail with house smoked maple syrup.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Sydney's best small food bar- Gardels Bar— Featuring a cocktail with house smoked maple syrup.  [Author: jacintamulders]

+ Single Servings - Patent Art, Sydney Gays, NY humans and Hungry Trees— A weekly collection of single serving websites on the internet thing [Author: Tobler1]

+ Stereosonic announces dates for 2012— The biggest Australian festival of 2011 returns. [Author: Marcus]

+ Grandmas watch Kim Kardashian sex tape— "Two hands with space in the middle!" [Author: Marcus]

+ Lana Del Rey announces 2012 Australian tour— TheVine proudly presents the debut Australian tour of Lana Del Rey. [Author: Marcus]

+ Vivienne Westwood’s Ethical Fashion Program nominated for Design Museum Award— Not charity, Just work. [Author: TulliaJack]

+ Death by testicle squeezing and more bizarre health headlines from around the world— Also, if you had pliers and anaesthetic available to you, and you were a dentist, would you pull out every one of your ex's teeth?  [Author: gen...

+ Song For The Mute Australian Fashion Week 2012 - review— It may be a menswear drought, but when it rains, it pours. [Author: MitchellOakleySmith]

+ Prometheus unveils yet another trailer— Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi blockbuster has debuted another teaser. [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Cabin In The Woods to go straight to DVD in Aus NZ— Do not pass Go, do not collect Australian moviegoer dollars. [Author: clembastow]

+ Chet Faker, Sydney 2012 - Live Review— Two internet warriors prove more than worthy at this intimate showing. [Author: jonnoseidler]

+ Lord of the Rings War in the North review— Paul Verhoeven does a belated co-op review of Lord of the Rings: War in the North. [Author: PaulVerhoeven]

+ Parliament probes Apple and Microsoft tech price gouge— Apple and Microsoft will be asked to explain why Australians pay more for consumer goods. [Author: SydneyMorningHerald]

+ What's with GOTS— If you have a chance to acquire GOTS-certified products, go for it. [Author: TulliaJack]

+ Santigold - I think there should be songs that are actually about something — We talk to the feisty Santi White about her new album, not talking, and dead birds falling out of the sky. [Author: MattShea]

+ My month on the Greek Island of Hydra— "The thing is to leap, to try, to take a chance." [Author: thawking]

+ The next 168 hours - Gillard's new disasters, Palmer runs for Parliament, 'Scream' to be sold— For an expected $US80 million. Also, the Budget looms, China, the US and the blind lawyer and South Sudan vs Sudan. [Author: lukeryan]

+ Grimes' 'Pussy' rings, Alexander Wang is Die Antwoord's new muse and more — Fashion news that's not about Australian Fashion Week.  [Author: JoannaLowry]

+ Splendour in the Grass sideshows announced— Band of Skulls, Afghan Whigs, Father John Misty, Django Django, Youth Lagoon, Howler and more announce Splendour sideshows. [Author: Marcus]

+ Rolling Stones movie about Exile on Main Street album set to hit cinemas— Which actor has the moves like Jagger?  [Author: genevieverosen]

+ Romance Was Born Australian Fashion Week 2012 - review— When working with comics, Romance Was Born sidestep the cartoonish. [Author: AlyxGorman]

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