Da Peng has now responded to Conan's response to his original apology by dressing up in a three-piece suit, breaking out a "Niubility" band, and redecorating his set to emulate the ginger-haired Harvard grad. We have to admit, we're a little impressed with how Da Peng dug in heels and refused to shrink from the spotlight, after Coco threw the first comedy punch last week. more ›

Shanghaiist asked its contributors (and a few "music people" in town) to list their five favorite albums released (or yet-to-be released) somewhere in the world in 2006. Got a list of your own? Submit your favorite 2006 music as a comment to this post. Enjoy! more ›

Seattlest saw a house party get senselessly attacked with a shotgun and end in seven dead. A local senator is debated and their version of the big dig is investigated. To truly get to the bottom of it they interview the writer Jonathan Raban. more ›

Phillyist notes a fistfight between local pols that leaves one man down for the count. Jehovah's Witnesses get a Philly contributor out of bed, things get a little geeky with a film festival and geeky gets taken to a whole new galaxy when they talk with the Dragon Queen of the Dark Kingdom. more ›

"What is best in life: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!" more ›