● Paris Hilton swears that suspicious white powder in her SUV is foundation meant to go on her nose, not up it. [TMZ]

Apparently plaid is big with Kings of Leon fans ... specifically those residing in or near Las Vegas. At a recent show in Sin City, a writer for the Las Vegas Sun observed that KOL fans not only "love to drink." They "love to dress in plaid," as well. And they're not the only ones.

It’s a mad dash for Rockefeller Plaza! Run! Run! Come this Friday, one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll, Kings of Leon, will be performing live on NBC’s Today summer concert series. Those Southern boys from Nashville certainly put on a good show, and I know Friday’s gig will not disappoint. They are telling fans to show up at the wee hour of 6am to guarantee a good view. I’m predicting sleepovers within the confines of Rock Plaza. Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker should be prepared for legions screaming girls. Of course, they're probably used to that kind of chaos by now.

VIP access to this weekend’s All Points West Music and Arts Festival means hanging with the artists, but not actually watching them perform. Ignore the tempting buffet because there is too much beer to drink. Score a bunch of free shit and feel very important because of it. At the entrance, unimportant and important people alike wait in long-ass lines while their are bags checked. But we very important folk waltz right in.