Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?” We asked Jaimie from Graffiti6 this question as a metaphor to get acquatinted with some of his musical influences. Here’s what he came up with.

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Selena Gomez posted some pics from her crazy Christmas sock party. As you can see, Selena and her friends are really getting into the Christmas spirit.

Unfortunately, Selena didn’t post any pictures of Justin, so we aren’t sure what kind of socks he was strutting.

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Britney Spears celebrated her 30th Birthday by ice skating in Houston with her boyfriend Jason Trawick, reports People.

Britney also received a ton of celebrity Happy Birthday wishes. ”Happy birthday to the beautiful Miss Britney Spears! Welcome to the 30′s club, Brit!!” Kim Kardashian told the pop star on Celebuzz. “I wish you all the best for this next year and beyond. You’re going to love your 30′s! I love you and hope you have a magical day.”

Britney returned to Mexico City today to continue her tour.

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As mentioned yesterday, Miley Cyrus celebrated her 19th birthday surrounded by all her family, friends, midgets and unicorns.

The lavish bash, put together by close friend Kelly Osbourne, had everyone partying at the Roosevelt Hotel until the sun came up. Now, we finally have a few photos of the big event to share with you, thanks to Miley Gallery.

Miley danced (and drank) the night away with some very colourful guests including a mini Nicki Minaj impersonator, the Cookie Monster and a giant panda.

There certainly weren’t any high requirements for Miley’s birthday party.

Remember how Miley said a unicorn greeted her at the front lobby? Well, this is it! I’ll be patiently waiting for my invitation to her 20th birthday next year.

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We wrote that Miley turned the big 1-9 yesterday. It was reported she spent her final day as an 18-year-old at a tattoo removal center in L.A. Now, we have the scoop on her big birthday bash.

OK Magazine says Kelly Osbourne threw a big party for the former Hannah Montana star. Apparently the party was so much fun that Miley didn’t go home until the wee hours of the morning. Sounds like a true 19-year-old to me.

Just Jarred is reporting a midget Nicki Minaj impersonator popped by the party to perform “Super Bass”. No word on whether or not the midget impersonator was also a midget stripper, too.

Miley tweeted last night “Can’t thank @MissKellyO for the best partyyyy ever! =]]]] i loveeeee you! Let’s just say there was a unicorn in the lobby!”

Who else can say they partied with a unicorn on their birthday? Remind me to tweet Kelly when my birthday is. Think she’ll strap a party hat on a panda for me?

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According to TMZ, Chris Brown has moved out of his 2 million dollar Los Angeles condo.

It’s a new day for both Breezy and the other tenants.

His neighbours infamously complain about his arrogant behaviour, from receiving multiple tickets for parking in handicapped spots to playing music at ear-shattering levels during all hours. There has been accusations of vandalism and racing dogs in the hallway. Unless he’s attempting to dawn a new alter-ego for an upcoming album, it’s just unacceptable.

But it’s more likely that it’s a shameless promotion for his upcoming fragrance.

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The day after their second album, Kill the Lights, was released, New Cities stopped to chat with andPOP about the one thing people struggle with the most: balancing business with pleasure. Lead singer David Brown and synth player Nicolas Denis said they were well-behaved on the eve of their big release. They just had a nice dinner with close friends. Somehow we’re not buying it.

“We went to bed early. We’re hardcore like that,” Nicolas says, adding that, for the band, early means 3 a.m.

There’s no denying these six Montreal pop-rockers can morph into quite the party animals when on tour. To keep themselves from burning out, they try to squeeze in as much snooze time as possible.

“I’m sleeping a lot in the van, but I’m not the one that drives the most!”  David reveals.

“People think it’s non-stop partying, but when you have to drive six or seven hours a day and have to do a show… for a singer, it gets to be a lot.” Nicolas says.

The band admits they get their admirable tech guy, Jeff, to do most of the driving. Jeff seems to be quite the MacGuyver. It was once reported he saved two of the band members from being attacked by wasps on stage.

“It sounds way more epic online!” Nicolas jokes.

When the band isn’t fighting off winged insects or screaming girls on stage, they’re surprisingly tame. Prior to recording their sophomore effort, which is out now, the band took eight months off to write songs. Talk about dedication. But the band shortly fell into a routine and what better way to break a routine than a spontaneous trip to the island.

“We started writing stuff at our apartment and at some point we went to Barbados,” David says. “We wrote the saddest track ever in Bardados. But we didn’t use it!”

The front man explains they planned on writing more on the Caribbean Island than expected, but as soon as the sun started setting by 6 p.m. the band felt a little less motivated.

Luckily for them, with the help of L.A. production group The Matrix, the band penned 12 catchy, danceable songs now playing at a bar near you.

Now, the band must focus their energy onto something more fun: playing shows. The guys never fail to charm a crowd with their insane stage presence.

“We move around a lot on stage. When you’re lining a tour, you’re definitely playing for more than an hour,” David says, alluding to the fact that he may have moves like Jagger.  Alas, he tells andPOP it’s too early in the morning to show off his best moves – the interview was conducted at 9 a.m.

In the meantime, their music videos are enough proof of how lively they can bex. Just wait until their newest video, The Hype, starts playing everywhere. David says they shot the video a month ago and we can expect it to be in high rotation come October 10.

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No question that Jay-Z knows how to party. The legendary hip-hop star dropped $250,000 on champagne in Miami.

Jay-Z was hosting the Watch the Throne release party, and he spared no expense. People reports he spent $250,000 on Armand de Brignac champagne for the night, and threw in a $50,000 tip.

“Jay-Z was well-behaved and laid low all night on a banquette with his entourage of boys,” a source tells People.

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‘The White Stripes’ frontman Jack White and his wife, Karen Elson, have divorced on their anniversary and are throwing a divorce party, reports E Online.

The divorce comes after six years of marriage and two kids. But instead of a nasty court battle, the couple is sending invitations to close family and friends for a divorce party, to be thrown tonight.

“We remain dear and trusted friends and coparents to our wonderful children Scarlett and Henry Lee,” the couple says in a joint statement. “We feel so fortunate for the time we have shared and the time we will continue to spend both separately and together watching our children grow.”

“In honor of that time shared, we are throwing a divorce party, an evening together in Nashville to reaffirm our friendship and celebrate the past and future with close friends and family.”

The couple, who got married on June 1, 2005, will celebrate tonight in Music City.

“Karen Elson and Jack White kindly request the presence…at a party to celebrate their 6th anniversary, and their upcoming divorce with a positive swing bang hum dinger,” the invite reads. “The party will include dancing, photos, memories and drinks with alcohol in them. This is only for close personal friends and family so please no plus ones or dead beats.”

Well, this is an odd twist. I like that the two can still be amicable, though, it’s how it should be. White seems like an interesting character so it somewhat doesn’t surprise me that he is throwing a “divorce party.”

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If you’re Jewish, you may be able to get Drake to appear at your festivities!

Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker reportedly shelled out $250,000 to throw a bar mitzvah for his son Andrew on Saturday night. And with that money, he was able to get rap sensation Drake to perform at the party.

Zucker originally wanted to hire Kanye West to perform, but after learning that the rapper’s fee would total $1 million, he opted for Drake.

The event, which took place at the Four Seasons New York, included a performance by rapper Drake and also featured a photo booth, bracelet-making lounge and station to make customized phone covers. Customized Converse sneakers were handed out to guests as gifts. Sounds like a sweet party to me. Especially the free shoes part.

Among those in attendance were Katie Couric, who previously worked with Zucker on NBC’s Today and is now developing a syndicated talk show with him.

Wow, guess Drake is still pretty humble to appear at such a low-profile party for such a low cost. Sure, it’s still a lot of money, but compared to other artist’s fees that seems pretty reasonable.

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The Playboy Mansion’s legendary Grotto is under investigation after a respiratory epidemic following a party at the house earlier in the month.

TMZ reports that a survey was sent out to everyone who worked the party on Feb. 3 to see if there is a connection between the grotto and the sickness.

The survey specifically asks if the workers spent time around two party-centric  “water features” on the property  — 1) Grotto/pool … 2) Dance floor near fog machine.

The party was for Internet entrepreneurs. Fortunately the billionaire entrepreneurs have been able to afford decent healthcare. The same can’t be said for the workers.

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Vinny Guadagnino took out an unusual entourage while hosting a party in Atlantic City, but everyone seems to have had a good time.

Vinny hosted his first party at Dusk Nightclub in Atlantic City. To commemorate the event, he invited his grandmother, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins for a night of drinking and dancing. “The family came because it was his first time hosting a nightclub and they wanted to be there,” a source tells PEOPLE. And they partied all night – sticking around until 3 a.m.

Okay. We personally find it weird to get tanked in front of Grandma, but whatever floats your boat Vinny.

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Radar Online is reporting that former co-stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds went to the same New Year’s party this year and “danced the night away [together]” according to one source.

Bullock and Reynolds, both newly divorced, attended a Roaring ‘20s costume party at Sandra’s restaurant Bess Bistro in Austin, Texas. The pair made no effort to hide their cozy chill time, taking pictures together which are now apparently up for sale.

“They got friendly after they made The Proposal together,” explains a source. “They’re buddies.”

Buddies indeed! We’re calling these guys our Favourite Budding Couple of 2011.

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It looks like David Arquette will be following in Lindsay Lohan’s footsteps…all the way to the Betty Ford Center.

Radar Online reports that Davie boy spent New Years Eve partying it up at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with a friend, something that is not really a good idea for a recovering addict.

Arquette, who surprised the pants off of the general population after announcing his split from former Friends star Courteney Cox, checked himself into the center this weekend. It’s unclear what he’s been admitted for, but we’re guessing it’s pretty serious stuff, especially after a major New Year’s binge!

Would we be horrible people if we said we’re not surprised?

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andPOP and Universal Music Canada are giving 5 lucky winners and their guest a chance to attend Fefe Dobson’s CD release party for her upcoming album called ‘Joy’ and a meet and greet with the singer! The party will take place in Toronto at the Mod Club. To enter, simply complete the form below by Nov 20, 2010, and we’ll randomly select 5 winners. Names will be placed on a guestlist at the door.

Winners must provide their own transportation to and from the show. One entry per person. All ages event. Contest closes Nov 20th 2011, winners will be notified the following day.

This contest has ended.

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David Arquette made a splash Friday night at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Radar Online reports.

Arquette apparently rented a cabana at the Roosevelt’s pool and invited some “female friends” along for the party. Arquette was apparently very animated and flirtatious with the ladies, dancing and goofing off like a fifth grader.

An eyewitness reports that “[Arquette] started to hop from pool chair to pool chair while playing air guitar to ‘Sweet Child of Mine.’ One jump too many and David jumped on the next chair which was where I was sitting. He landed right on me and then fell into the pool! Boy, was he blowing off some steam.”

Geez, David. Would you like to borrow a megaphone so that you can ensure your “I AM OVER COURTENEY COX” reaches everyone on earth?

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The much buzzed-about bachelorette party for singer Katy Perry has finally happened.

Radar Online reports that Perry and some close friends, including fellow artist and BFF Rihanna, took the Hard Rock Hotel Beach Club in Vegas by storm this weekend. The partygoers proceeded to celebrate Katy’s engagement in the most rock star way possible…by, erm, sitting in the corner of the pool and smoking?

Okay, so it wasn’t the wild and crazy bash that we were all expecting. Still, the guests seemed pretty content to be there, especially Rihanna, who was thoughtful enough to bring along her finest red wig for the occasion.

Katy Perry and her fiancé, British comedian Russell Brand, are getting hitched sometime this fall at an undisclosed location.

Enjoy it while you can, Katy! You only tie the knot once (hopefully)!

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You know you’re powerful when you can shut down a party without even having to show up at it.

Diddy scheduled a crazy 4th of July party at the Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, but it had to be shut down before the star even had the chance to get there, reports Perez Hilton.

According to Hilton’s sources, police were called in to close down the club after over 500 uninvited party-goers tried to get inside the shindig. The casino called the party shut down a “proactive decision” to keep the 1,800 or so actually invited guests safe.

“I just shut down Atlantic City!” Diddy said on his Twitter. “The party was so crazy I couldn’t even get in! 10 thousand people showed up. …I was ready to party!”

Tough luck, Diddy. Tough luck.

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There was a full moon that night, and there are photos to prove it.

Before getting a new passport and going back to the States to see a judge, Lindsay Lohan was in Cannes, France, and was forced to see something entirely different: the butt of King Khan.

According to CHARTattack.com, the band The Almighty Defenders (made up of Khan and the Black Lips) recently performed at a party during the Cannes Film Festival (held May 12 to 23 in the southern France city). Photos from the party have shown up showing Khan and Lohan at the party.

In the first photo, Khan’s shorts are halfway down his legs and he is bent over in front of Lohan. Lohan is covering her face, probably from laughter (although possibly from tears). In the second photo, Khan’s bare butt is in full view and Lohan is turned away from it. You can see the photos on Vice.

Catch Khan, his butt, and the rest of The Almighty Defenders here:

May 26 Paris, France @ La Machine Paris
May 27 Limoges, France @ CCM John Lennon
May 28-30 Barcelona, Spain @ Parc Del Forum (Primavera Sound Festival)
June 30 Calgary, AB @ Sled Island Music Festival
Oct. 9 Austin, TX @ Zilker Park (Austin City Limits Music Festival)

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You know you’ve jumped from A to C list when you aren’t even allowed into parties anymore. According to perezhilton.com, Lindsay Lohan showed up to the Victoria’s Secret party Thursday night at Trousdale in LA, where she was denied entrance into the bash.

“As soon as she strolled up to the door, the rope was quickly pulled in front of her. She tried to pass the big bodyguard but he blocked her way. The security guys weren’t having it and escorted her to the exit,” a source says.

Well, at least someone was on the 23-year-old’s side. Too bad it was only her mother. Dina Lohan, 47, claims her daughter wasn’t purposely denied entry.

“Lindsay wasn’t banned from the guest list. I’m sure that whatever happened was just a misunderstanding.”

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