The Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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‘MC II’ Mikal Cronin 3.5 stars The sophomore album from West Coast indie rocker Mikal Cronin is a companion piece to his debut, which is to say it’s another likeness of a young man working his way toward adulthood. What could be a more well-worn path? However, every coming-of-age story is boring and powerful in the same way: its familiarity is its very strength, and all that sets it apart is the... » more

Nikolai and the Others 3 stars

How very fitting that “Nikolai and the Others,” Richard Nelson’s new play depicting composer Igor Stravinsky and choreographer George Balanchine in 1948 as they prepare the first piece to be produced by the soon-to-be-formed New York City Ballet, should be produced at Lincoln Center, merely feet away from where that company is now located.

This ensemble... » more

Designers Alexander Wang, Jason Wu and Zac Posen getting in some pre-Met Gala pampering at Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa

Kristin Chenoweth shopping for a new bed at Hästens Madison Avenue Boutique

Russell Simmons celebrating Cinco de Mayo by having margaritas and wings with pals at The Windsor

Brooke Shields, wearing a pink lace skirt and denim shirt, having lunch with daughter... » more

Plagued by drama since before it opened, Broadway's "Orphans" is slated to close six weeks early.

Producers announced May 6 that the show will play its final performance on Sunday, May 19 for a total of 27 previews and 37 regular performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

The show was originally scheduled to run until June 30. According to The New York Times,... » more

For the pampered mama

Bliss Spa Mother’s Day Packages (above) In honor of Mother’s Day, relaxation haven Bliss has put together four indulgent spa packages geared toward all types of mothers — including the expectant mom. The packages, which include discounted service prices, vary with massages, facials and manis and pedis, and are available at Bliss’ three NYC locations and Hoboken spa. $184-$328;... » more

Justin Timberlake will embark on an international tour in October - his first in six years - and will release 10 new songs at the end of September, concert promoter Live Nation said on Monday.

"The 20/20 Experience," the singer's first album in seven years, was released in March and topped the U.S. album charts for three consecutive weeks.

He is now planning to release 10 news... » more

“Back to the Future” tapped into one of life’s great mysteries when Marty McFly went back in time and met his parents’ younger selves.

We’ve all wondered about the people who made us; who were they, once? What do their life stories say about ours?

Sarah Polley’s new documentary, “Stories We Tell,” which hits theaters on Friday, is centered on an earth-shattering revelation.

The... » more

Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt having dinner at Boulud Sud

Jessica Biel picking up a quinoa salad, guacamole sandwich and a loaf of fig-and-walnut bread at Breads Bakery in Union Square

Christie Brinkley and daughter Alexa Ray Joel taking in "Kinky Boots" on Broadway, then eating dinner at Orso... » more

Chris Brown didn't ring in his 24th birthday with on-again, off-again girlfriend Rihanna, but he did have another lady close by: ex Karrueche Tran.

Brown celebrated on Friday night at Los Angeles hot spot the Emerson Theatre, partying with a large entourage of pals, a partygoer told us. In addition to friends, our spy said the singer was "surrounded" by beautiful women -- including Tran --... » more