Know how once in a while, you hear about some awesome free concert that happened in New York or LA and wonder why we don't ever get those things in Philly? Wonder no longer, thanks to Malibu Rum, who will be bringing both free cocktails and a free show by indie-electro-pop darlings VHS or Beta (MySpace) to The Electric Factory this Saturday as part of their Malibu Winter Beach Bash tour. Wait, did we say......

Every weekday of December (except for December 25, that is), Phillyist will be counting down to 2008 with our highlights from the past year and our predictions for the next. If you have a list you'd like to submit, let us know! (Check out my most anticipated movies, too.) 10. The Day the Earth Stood Still So, you're needlessly remaking one of the most perfect science fiction films of all time, just to make a......

In Los Angeles, LAist most definitely celebrated Thanksgiving like no other. After all, one has to keep up all the energy to keep on walking the line at the Writers Strike and fighting the unfortunate return of the wildfires in Malibu, which single handedly destroyed over fifty homes within the first 24 hours. National outlets may be covering the fires, but CNN also found it is easier to buy a gun than fruit and......

The times they are a changing. A quick sweep of the web now brings back incredible results. Check out these barnacles we found floating around: - We feel like you are less likely to be caught with a prostitute. Pulling a B&E on a prison seems extreme. Just pay for it already, screw jail time. - Of course this happened in Pennsylvania. We have some advice for you, pal. Keep drinking. What else are you......

Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it's nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here's a glimpse at what's been keeping your favorite citybloggers busily away from home and out of bed. For LAist, strong winds attacked LA on the same day the Feds raided the Crips. Not to fear, though: the Japanese version......

...Dirty Little Secrets: Nothing surprising about this list. (Via What Would Tyler Durden Do?) ...Illegal Things Gotten Away With Because of Fame: That's not oregano. (Via The Daily Mail.) ...Cosmetic Surgery: Well, at least Tara Reid will admit that she had it. (Via The Superficial.) ...Malibu Ghettos: This is now officially our favorite thing ever. (On YouTube, via Columnist Katie, who got it from reader Anna.) ...Reunions: Paris and Nicole don't want to be......