BRAZILIAN MUSIC -- DJ Marlboro: "the godfather of the Brazilian funk scene", "also referred to as “baile funk” or “funk carioca”—which, confusingly, does not resemble American funk music but, rather, sounds like Miami bass fused with Brazilian singing and drumming."

Kitchenbeard has Blog depression?

To improve their observation skills, NYPD officers are observing Vermeers and other paintings in the Frick Collection.

The Scissor Sisters concert at Mercury Lounge looks like it was a lot of fun. Fluxblog also has a link to the song they performed at Live8. Via towleroad.

"Rumor of the Day: Mike Piazza & Sam Champion to build a Love Nest. (if there’s anyone we trust on the latest in pitchers and catchers, it’s the hairdresser)" Via Gawker.