RIP Robert Rauschenberg

Photo: Time & Life Images/Getty

So long to a hero and inspiration. Read the full article here at NYTimes.com.

Ch-ch-ch-changes

Cheyenne Diner closed yesterday, as they were bought out by another housing development. Why do I care? I used to live right above it.

When I first moved to NY I lived at 415 9th Avenue, directly across from B&H and right above Twins Public House and the legendary Cheyenne Diner. I never even ate there that much - the food was regular diner food - but it was a good standby for late nights and hangovers. It was a first floor walk up and I had roof access (the roof of the diner that is) and used to hang out there on nice days. Nice for relaxing and painting and having a beer outside, which is a rare luxury in New York.

Having lived here for five years and counting I've seen a few favorite spots close down like Chikubu by Bryant Park and Joey's on Ave B. In a city where rapid change is the norm, you think you're ready for it but when you find out, it's like learning that Charlton Heston has passed.

L'adorable

Short interview with the star on her role in Priceless.

"The first time I tried on one of those dresses I was really afraid. I had my two hands on my two boobs, and I was thinking I am always going to work with an eye on my breasts, just to make sure that they stay where they are right now."