Londonist are starting to think their city is getting just a little bit too expensive, when even Christian Slater can't afford to go out there. And there's no escaping, as local singer Lily Allen discovered when she was barred entry to the US. The British mapping agency caused further bad karma, by blocking a 3-D representation of London in Google Earth. But the smiles returned to Londonist's faces as they interviewed Baroness von Reichardt, who has completely covered her house in mosaic tiles. more ›

We've been hoping for weeks to publish what Danny Westneat did today--an open letter to everyone who says Seattle's schools are shitty. more ›

that we want to kill anyone and everyone that makes a "something on a something" joke. But then we realized that there was no way we could ever win this fight, and, hell, if you can't beat them, we might as well join them. And with that, you have the theme of this weeks' Gothamist network post. more ›

Before we delve into our account from the World Cup Final(?) between Real Madrid and DC United we have to give a quick mad love shout out to KING 5's Don Porter. more ›

Overheard while trying to buy a ticket to last night's Real Madrid vs. D.C. United match: more ›

The professional team with the world's most talented roster--Beckham, Raul, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos among them--will play at Qwest August 9th. more ›