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Where the Stars Will Party During NYC Fashion Week

Preparations for New York Fashion Week are in full swing and celebrities are gearing up for not just the big show, but the ultra exclusive parties! Here's a list of New York's hottest spots to party at if you plan on rubbing elbows with celebrities...

Tenjune:
The brainchild of EMM Group’s Eugene Remm & Mark Birnbaum, located in the heart of the Meatpacking District, is one of New York’s most exclusive nightlife spots.

1OAK:
An ultra exclusive lounge in Chelsea is owned by nightclub entrepreneurs Scott Sartiano, Richie Akiva, Ronnie Madra and Jeffrey Jah and is inspired by the heyday of Manhattan’s nightlife.

Empire Hotel Rooftop:
The club is situated on the 12th floor of the Empire Hotel, featuring three separate spaces and a fireplace, and provides its guests with panoramic views of the Upper West Side coupled with a selection of unique hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails menu.

Southern Hospitality:
A Memphis-style BBQ eatery on the Upper East Side, co-owned by Eytan Sugarman, Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, serves southern classics such as dry-rub spare ribs, fried chicken, pulled pork, fried pickles and fried green tomatoes!

Kobe Club:
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this Japanese-style steakhouse from restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow serves the finest cuts of American, Australian and Japanese Wagyu beef to diners seated under 2,000 samurai swords that hang from its ceiling.

Usher's Wine Bar Closes Down

Who knew Usher had a wine bar in Atlanta? Well apparently not too many, since the place has already shut down.

He opened The Grape in 2006, and had grandiose plans of taking his brand worldwide. Not so much. The bistro/bar failed to re-open its doors after New Years, and didn’t get their liquor license renewed. Not much you can do at a wine bar with no booze…

Usher’s parent company for the business, Grape Enterprise Group, also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Ouch! Well maybe this will teach Usher a lesson to just stick with what he does best! He’s still one of our faves. And just because you like wine, doesn’t mean you need to open your own bar!

NYC to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Bloody Mary

Thousands of bars and taverns in the Big Apple will be celebrating Red Monday today for the 75th anniversary of the Bloody Mary.

The drink, which originated in Manhattan in 1933, will be the toast of the town today. New York based companies will be handing out Bloody Marys throughout the tri-state area all day in honor of the anniversary.

TGI Friday's Restaurants in New York City will be rolling back drink prices to 1933 levels. Can't be that!

What: Bloody Mary Celebrates 75th Anniversary in Times Square

When: Monday December 1, 2008 at 11:30am

Where: 1552 Broadway, Manhattan.

Celebs Come Out to Celebrate Grand Opening of Fountainebleau Miami

Fontainebleau Miami is once again the epicenter for style, fame and glamour. The hotel got a billion dollar facelift this past year and celebrities and models alike came out to celebrate in style.

Emerging from the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus, whose daring designs epitomized a concept of setting a stage where everyone who enters will play their part. Fontainebleau combines striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology into a vibrant new kind of immersive guest experience.

Fontainebleau is a spectacular blend of Miami’s glamorous golden era and stylish modern luxury - 1,504 rooms and suites, 22 oceanfront acres, 11 restaurants and LIV at Fontainebleau. Three signature name chef restaurants, 40,000-square-foot spa, and a sophisticated poolscape with private cabanas.

Celebrity guests this past weekend included Victoria's Secret Angels Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes, Paris Hilton, John Stamos, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brody Jenner, Frankie Delgado, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Brett Ratner, Jeffrey Beers, Molly Sims, Martha Stewart, Alex Rodriquez, Kate Hudson, Terrence Howard, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Lewis, Gabrielle Union, Sanna Lathan, Amanda Bynes, and P. Diddy, among others.

Fontainebleau Miami
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Check out our exclusive interviews with the celebs below...

M by Megu Launches In NYC

M by Megu, the brainchild of former MTV Japan and BET International VJ, Mami Shirakawa and Megu’s President, Hiro Nishida, had its much-anticipated launch on Tuesday, October 7th.

This authentic Japanese restaurant and lounge is located above the main dining room at Megu in Tribeca, in the space formerly known as the Kimono Bar. If the authentic food isn't enough for a visit, the swimsuit-clad waitresses should be!

Celebrities like Eve, Donnie Klang, Solange, Damon Dash, Q-Tip & Tyson Beckford all made a cameo during the grand opening. Tyson Beckford even rode onto the Red Carpet with custom-made motorcycle by Brooklyn-Based Japanese Designer “Keino.”

M by Megu
62 Thomas St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-7777

LAVO Restaurant and Nightclub Now Open at The Palazzo

Finally club LAVO has opened its doors for us party animals. The restaurant, lounge and nightclub is located in the ultra chic Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

Lavo means "to bathe or cleanse" in Latin and its architecture derives inspiration from the bathhouses of ancient Mediterranean cultures.

The restaurants menu highlights the best of the region's cuisine. Chef Ludo Lefebvre and a team of noted chefs will guide guests upon a culinary odyssey with a selection of the most appealing dishes from countries such as Spain, France and Italy.

The club on the other hand is the perfect destination for the reveler looking for a late night cleanse. Turkish water basins flank the bridge that leads to the second floor nightclub and the bridge itself becomes a gathering perch from which guests can observe the action below.

The elegant 4500 square foot nightclub features 40 bottle service tables, state of the art audio visual systems and the sounds of resident DJs Vice, Reach, Galleano and Berrie.

Hollyscoop has your sneak peak of what its like to party at this hot venue from the grand opening which brought party girl Paris Hilton, Mario Lopez, Shannon Doherty among others. Check out the video coverage below.

San Diego Gets Hotter At Night

San Diego is bringing Hollywood to its nightlife. Nightlife entrepreneurs Rande and Scott Gerber have launched their first San Diego venue at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego called Moonstone Lounge and Sweetwater Saloon.

This new hotspot is located in the hotel at the entrance to the city’s renowned Gaslamp Quarter. The venue embodies cutting-edge interiors, fashionable clientele and signature cocktails to create a setting of unparalleled style and flare.

Sweetwater Saloon is more laid back located off the lobby of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, at 207 Fifth Avenue and it exudes a more casual atmosphere for conversation over cocktails.

As for drinks, this spot has designed tables, which feature an individual beer tap, allowing guests to choose their brand and serve themselves without leaving the table. Pure genius!

Celebrity favorites include “The Hills” star Lauren Conrad who hosted an exclusive "End of Summer Bash." Remember next time you are in SD to check out these two hot spots.

Nelly Opens St. Louis Sports Bar

Nelly is the latest celebrity to get into the hospitality business. He's already conquered the fashion world with his infamous Apple Bottom jeans, as well as Vokal clothing line for men, so this is his latest venture.

He teamed up with a development company in his hometown of St. Louis to purchase a city block and build a sports bar. It's called the Skybox. He tells popmatters.com, "I always thought St. Louis never really had a sports bar that was a little hip, where I would want to go, something more youthful. I wanted to implement that feel with a more contemporary vibe. I'm gearing it toward the young sports fan, as opposed to the more traditional older guy sitting on the couch.

And it's not a thing where it's just my name out front. This is my spot. It's not like they took my name and are just giving me a percentage of it. Every brick laid in this place is Nelly's brick."

But this new venture doesn't mean Nelly's done with fashion. He bought a clothing line from the 80s that he plans on revamping. He says, "It's just a thing where I like to open up businesses that fit the mold of what it is that I'm doing. I also acquired the license for Troop, so I'm re-launching that clothing line that was real popular back in the '80s. We're just trying to make things happen on a different level."

90210 Star Hits The Social House

This past weekend, AnnaLynne McCord, of the up-and-coming 90210 series, celebrated her 21st birthday in style at Las Vegas’ hottest spot, PURE nightclub.

The young actress, who is also known for her work on the last season of Nip/Tuck, arrived shortly after midnight following a fabulous dinner at The Strip’s chic sushi spot, Social House. The actress was joined by family and friends in savoring yellowtail jalapeno and Kobe sliders.

The Social House is one of the best Sushi joints in Sin City and a Hollyscoop favorite. With it’s cool atmosphere, good food and drinks, it’s no surprise that it’s become a celeb favorite.

The best part of this spot is the 14,000 square ft terrace which over looks the Las Vegas strip. If you're not in the mood to party no worries, Social House was noted as the “Best First Date Spot” in Sin City.

Next time you’re in Las Vegas make sure to stop by this joint and don’t be surprised if you’re sitting next to the kids from “The Hills” or Paris Hilton.

Social House
300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 894-7777
Socialhouselv.com

Need A New Spot To Party In Hollywood?

In Hollywood, bars open and close quicker than you can say 'Hotspot,' so take notes. The Kress is the latest bar/club/restaurant to open in the center of it all, Hollywood Blvd.

The 4-level mega club has two dance floors and bars on each level to ensure no one has problems getting a drink.

The Kress also sports a cool rooftop with cabanas and a 360-degree view of the city.

The Kress, who was designed in a cool art-deco style, is a Chinese influenced restaurant. This spot usually has great entertainment with live occasional performances. To make reservations log on to thekress.net.

The Kress
6608 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood
323-785-5000

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