Can’t help it…I really like this new Black Eyed Peas song…plus I think the production for the video is dope.

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A limited edition version of President George W. Bush’s new memoir Decision Points is being published by Random House. Each book is individually hand numbered, packed into slipcases, and shrink-wrapped. 1,000 copies will be published and each will be hand signed by President Bush. It will be available for purchase on November 30 but can be pre-ordered now. Retail list price-$350 but can be found for $311.50 on Barnes & Noble.

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Where to go: The new Rolling Stone Restaurant and Lounge in Los Angeles will make its debut on November 21 by hosting the VIP afterparty for the American Music Awards (AMAs). The event is a preview for the official launch event planned for early 2011. Rolling Stone/Los Angeles (RS/LA) marks the first-ever licensing of the Rolling Stone name for an American restaurant. The space was designed by Gavin Brodin (Crown Bar / Los Angeles, The Abbey / West Hollywood) and the 10,500-sq. ft. space has a “vintage chic” design. The restaurant is at the Hollywood & Highland complex and the upstairs dining room will welcome up to 140 guests, with an additional 40 on its patio.

What to eat: Executive Chef Christopher Ennis (Fig & Olive, One Sunset, Stout, Crown Bar, Vibrato Jazz Grill, Astra West) will serve upscale global fare with snacks including warm bleu cheese popovers with caramelized shallot butter; soft pretzel knots with beer cheese fondue; and three cured meats, cornichon, olives, three mustards, herb salad & grilled country bread. Starters range from tuna tartar with crispy potato, pineapple, coconut & spicy avocado; to sweet potato agnolotti with toasted marshmallow and pecan brown butter; to glazed pork belly & grilled shrimp with corn pudding and tamarind sauce. Main courses include pan-roasted wild striped bass with preserved lemon, capers & raisins; organic herbed chicken, cannellini beans, pancetta and spinach; pinot-braised short rib “osso bucco,” with whipped potatoes and chard. The full menu will be available in the restaurant, with small-bites served in the downstairs lounge.

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San Francisco based clothing label Black Scale have just released a creative short film showcasing their Fall/Winter 2010 Look Book. Lots of love to Mega…this is amazing!! Can’t wait for the NYC soft opening tomorrow.

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Stacy Engman, Chair and Chief Curator of Contemporary Art at the National Arts Club, has brought together some of the most influential minds in art, fashion and design to individually design one tarot card and collaboratively create an entire deck. “Contemporary Magic: A Tarot Deck Art Project” which debuted on Friday night at the National Arts Club and will be up on display for the month. Design participants include: Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, Vivienne Westwood, Gareth Pugh, Nate Lowman, Patrick McMullan, Ryan McGinness, Terry Richardson & Will Cotton.

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INFLUENCERS TRAILER from R+I creative on Vimeo.

INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends/ideas become contagious today in music and fashion.
Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, the film is a Polaroid snapshot of New York influential creatives (advertising, design, fashion and entertainment) who are shaping today’s pop culture.

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Not only did Nike literally “take-over” New York City this past week with the World Basketball Festivities, but they teamed up with Jay-Z to help the community and give back…Only 5 pairs of the Jay-Z x Nike All Black Everything sneakers were made and auctioned off on eBay. The auction goes thru tomorrow August 22nd for those of you who still want to try and bid!!

The profits from this limited edition Air Force 1 sneaker collabo will be donated to the mogul’s non-profit organization, the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. Great look…!

Check out some highlights from Radio City…

Kanye West featuring Jay- Z and Swizz Beatz -Power (Remix) by Hypetrak

The official remix for Kanye West’s “Power” featuring heavyweights Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz has finally arrived.

This popular table game is handmade featuring aluminum and high-strength plastic fittings. Only 20 of these tables are currently available sale, which will cost you about 12,900 euros per table.

The infographic above deconstructs the natural cycle of hipster fashion, using the example of a hat. Do the findings line up what you’ve seen?