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Word on the streets of NYC is that after Pauly D finished his marvelous set at Tuesday's "Jersey Shore Soundtrack" Party, the cast went downtown to hipster hot spot The Eldridge and met a little opposition. According to the New York Post, Pauly D was pulled aside and told that fist-pumping wouldn't be tolerated inside the dimly lit lounge. While it's totally offensive (they should be able to beat the beat anywhere they want to!), we also think it's kinda funny that the "Jersey Shore" gang went down to the Lower East Side, which is a mecca for skinny jeans, unkempt beards and serious cowlicks. (Next we're going to read that the crew is buying fixed-gear bikes and hand-knit ponchos in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!)

+ We appreciate all sorts of fashion, but the "Jersey Shore" style and hipster look are very, very different. Check out the photos above (that's downtown Manhattan hottie Jay Lyon from the first season of "The City" on the right), read our contrasting notes below, then take the poll and tell us whose style you like better.

On Hair
The hipster almost always has his hand buried in his crown of shaggy tendrils. You'll most likely catch him scratching his head to think. The "Shore" guy spends countless minutes perfecting his 'do in order to withstand the weight of, well, anything.

On Shoes
The hipster has a variety of shoes in his closet, but they're almost always tattered and dirty. Some notable pairs may include vegetable-dyed Chucks or slip-on Toms, but check for the holes -- they're almost always present. "Shore" boys love their athletic sneakers, namely Air Force Ones.

On Pants
A hipster's jeans have two key distinctions: length and (barely existent) leg-width. Shorers wear big, baggy denim to give their junk some breathing room.

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Tags Jay Lyon, Jersey Shore's Pauly D, Polls

Oh Zach, we've known you for less than 24 hours and we're already smitten. There's been a dangerously severe drought of stellar guys on "The City," so it could be the dehydration talking, but we think -- nay -- we KNOW we like you. As soon as you flashed your pearly whites during the meeting with Kelly Cutrone, we sincerely believed you had the potential to be a winner.

Here are the four reasons we're feelin' a serious Zach Attack coming on:

1. Super-Talented
Photographers who take nude shots can go one of two ways: They can be total creeps that shoot for boobie magazines or the next Helmut Newton. While he's still an up-and-coming photographer, Kell knows how to spot an avant-garde artist when she sees one, so we're banking on the latter.

2. Memerizing Smile
Have you dedicated enough time gazing at the photo above? No? We'll wait. Hey, it's not a Clooney, but those dimples give off a sense of honest joy. If he smiled at us, we'd smile back.

3. Eye For Fashion
He's pretty much the opposite of Freddie Fackelmayer, and that's precisely why we like him. Zach's downtown style reminds us a bit of Jay's (which may or may not be a good thing) and is the total antithesis of that  obsessed-with-abbreviating-fashion-labels guy.

4. Humble Around The Ladies
At the end of the photo shoot, he went from being the somewhat cocky get-in-the-van photographer to a shy and conscious guy. Instead of asking Roxy out point blank, he danced around and tried to find out what her "situation" was. Aww.

+ Think Zach has the potential to be a stand-up boyfriend? Sound off in the comments!

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Tags Freddie Fackelmayer, George Clooney, Helmut Newton, Jay Lyon, Kelly Cutrone, Lists, Roxy Olin, The City's Zach

You probably know Adam Senn as Allie Crandell's (negligibly) better half and Jay Lyon's roommate on The City. But if the latest wave of rumors can be believed, the model-slash-Il Bastardo owner's got a new gig as the face of Gucci ... and a place on Lindsay Lohan's "to-do list."

According to an anonymously sourced and suspiciously Adam-friendly article in today's Daily News, the City stud and LiLo met earlier this year (at New York Fashion Week) and really "hit it off."

"The last time Lindsay was in town, Adam shut down the restaurant early so they could be alone," said a mystery source. "He thinks Lindsay is a fun girl ... He's genuinely interested in her, and it seems pretty mutual."

Sadly, Linds is conveniently MIA out of the country filming a documentary, which means it may be a while before the actress' camp issues a comment about the rumored romance. Meanwhile, the source (who describes Adam as very "up-and-coming") sez the soon-to-be D&G model can't wait til Lindsay gets back so he can "get to know her even better."

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Tags Adam Senn, Allie Crandell, Jay Lyon, Lindsay Lohan

In a juicy, no-holds-barred interview with the UK's Daily Mail, City girl Whitney Port explains what it's like to be a shy, "non-attention seek[er]" who somehow ended up with very own reality TV show. Among the revealing topics du jour? Whit insists she has "fat days" (just like everybody else), claims she felt out of place on The Hills and cops to a lingering obsession with her ex Jay Lyon's band, Tamarama.

We've laid out our five favorite quotes below (including the part where Whit describes costar Olivia Palermo as "difficult, cold and aloof"), so read on to hear Whitney dish the dirt about living her life in the MTV spotlight.

On getting overshadowed by her Hills costars:
"[W]hen I was on The Hills, there wasn’t a focus on me, I just got on with my day job. But I became genuine friends with Lauren [Conrad] and I got to know the gang – Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, etc – who were already well-known. But in terms of attention, I just wasn’t in their league."

On how she ended up with her own spinoff:
"I think [MTV] recognized that I am a neutral person, that they could base The City on me and I’d be the solid one, the one that people could relate to. And I gave them a disclaimer; I said, 'If you guys are looking for me to start the dramas, then I’m not that person.'"

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Tags Heidi Montag, Heidi Pratt, Jay Lyon, Lauren Conrad, LC, Olivia Palermo, Speidi, Spencer Pratt, Tamarama, Whitney Port

When Whitney Port agreed to meet Jay Lyon for dinner, she knew it was gonna be slightly awk. 'Course, it didn't help that he was less interested in catching up -- and more interested in lecturing Whit about that random dude she brought to his apartment. Look, we get it, bro! Nobody likes hearing about their ex's new relationship. But dissing the tan man -- you know, Olivia's BFF? -- isn't exactly the best way to save face. Even if you were just trying to watch Whitney's back (and not, say, discourage her dating from Anyone Else But You).

+ Think Jay should've kept his opinions about Freddie to himself? Or is all fair in love, war and dinner with your ex? Take the poll and tell us whether Whitney's former flame crossed the line by weighing in on her new dude.

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Tags Freddie Fackelmayer, Jay Lyon, Olivia Palermo, Polls, Whitney Port

When Whitney first met Jay, back before she officially moved to The City, drinks were flowing, sparks were flying and the flirting, giggling and hand-holding carried over well past midnight -- when Whit and Jay left the club (and the City cameras) to go who-knows-where. So what about Whit's new pseudo-beau/yachting partner, Freddie Fackelmayer? Well, despite Freddie's dashing good looks and bright, Nantucket tan, we're not really feeling the heat between Whitney and her socialite-y fella. In fact, we're feeling something else instead: awkwardness. And a whole lot of it.

From the "Surprise! You're on a date with my dad!" snafu to the seriously worrisome he's-friends-with-Olivia development, Fred Fack's already given Whit plenty of opportunities to practice her "I'm Smiling On The Inside" face. And while he did apologize for ambushing Whitney with his fam, we're wondering why Freddie and his fair lady are having so much trouble gettin' their romance on in the first place.

Shouldn't it be easy in the beginning? Or does insta-attraction have more to do with lust (and booty calls) than sweet emotion? Take the poll and tell us whether Whitney and Freddie need to stop with the nervous laughter -- and start turning up the heat!

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Tags Freddie Fackelmayer, Jay Lyon, Olivia Palermo, Polls, Whitney Port

We've learned a lot from brassy boss lady Kelly Cutrone over the years. And last night was no exception. Once again, the PR maven/unsolicited advice-giver stole the show when she advised Whitney Port to let her new man mark his territory -- all over Jay Lyon's toilet seat. And since we know we're not the only ones who enjoy Kelly's words of wisdom (or 'Cutronisms', as we like to call them), we thought we'd give you a rundown of our fave three KC-inspired life lessons. Starting with:

1. It is better to be feared than loved. Okay, fine, so Macchiavelli said it first. But nobody implements his respect-through-intimidation tactics better than Hurricane Kelly. The way Cutrone sees it, coddling is for the weak. So instead of sweet-talking her staff, KC motivates through scary pep talks and semi-regular firings. Remember: a fearful staff is a productive staff! (Well, usually.)

2. There's no shame in harassing the hired help. Seen any attractive underlings lately? Well, just cause you're signing their checks doesn't mean they're off-limits to your single/fabulous protegee! 'Member when Kelly set Whitney up with the adorable (though unfortunately super-tanned) Alex after ogling him at a model casting? Hey, it pays to be the boss.

3. Always be yourself. We all remember watching Kelly interrogate Allie the aspiring model about her weight. And even though Whitney asked politely, Kelly refused to back down. While not all of you approved of KC's bluntness, the People's Rev founder refused to do a takesies-backsies. Why? Because, after all, she's a bitch. And, like Kristin Cavallari, she totally owns it.

+ Got any Kelly Cutronicdotes we missed? Share 'em in the comments! Plus, listen to her sound off on Roxy Olin's very first day, and check the vid below to hear Kelly's own treasured memory: the time she screamed at someone because she "ended up flying in a middle seat in coach next to a really obese person." (We love you, Kel Kel!)

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Tags Alex The Model, Allie Crandell, Jay Lyon, Kelly Cutrone, Kristin Cavallari, Whitney Port

OK, so we don't know much yet about this Freddie Fackelmayer person, but who says you shouldn't judge a book by its cover? After all, if he's going to be courting our sweet lil' Whitney, it's important to get a sense of who we're dealing with and whether he's worthy of the City star's attention. Which is why we're using what (little) we know of Fred to see how he stacks up against Whit's ex, Jay Lyon. Below, we've created a score sheet for the guys -- check it out and see if you agree with our direct (yet reprehensibly superficial) analysis!

Category: Conversation Skills
Winner: Jay
Obvs, the Australian one wins! But on top of that sexy accent, Jay did have some interesting opinions about music and relationships and stuff. Two times out with Freddie and all we've really heard is that he thinks Whitney's "cute" (duh), he works in commercial real estate (well, hello there, Mr. Trump) and he's got three siblings (we'll take Harry, please).

Category: Posture
Winner: Freddie
To be fair to Jay, no guitar player stands up straight, but that doesn't take away from the simple fact that Freddie is taller (and darker and handsomer).

Category: Teeth
Winner: Freddie
Um, dude looks straight out of a Colgate commercial. And don't get us started on that shiny, fluffy head of hair, which probably smells of Kiehls shampoo and mint julep.

Category: Sense of Style
Winner: Tie score
This one's really a matter of opinion (er, unlike the others, which are total fact) ... though we're personally leaning towards Jay for the simple idea that his hipster attire can seamlessly transition from a day to night look with the subtle addition of a skinny tie, whereas prepster Freddie seems like he's all suit, all the time.

Category: Marriage Material
Winner: Jay
OK, sure, Jay's dream of being a rock star doesn't quite spell out emotional stability/financial security, but c'mon ... Whitney Fackelmayer?

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Tags Freddie Fackelmayer, Jay Lyon, Whitney Port

Last fall, Whitney Port went for the rocker guy. This week, she's all about boys in blazers. And while her rumored relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio turned out to be nothin' but hype, we're thinking it's time Whit finally met her match. Since she doesn't have a "type," we've gone ahead and rounded up three eligible bachelors for our City gal to choose from. So cue the romantic music -- it's time to make like Patti Stanger and find Whitney a manz!

First up: James Franco.
Okay, so he's kinda easy on the eyes. But this Freaks and Geeks vet isn't your typical Hollywood heartthrob. For starters, dude says he's an artist first, actor second (the humble I-like-to-paint kind, not the pretentious, "acting is my craft" kind). Oh, and did we mention this soft-spoken Monet's also a secret genius?! When he's not off filming Spiderman sequels (or making us go through Kleenex by the box in Milk), Franco's sharpening his noodle with classes at NYU/Columbia. Smart, sexy and geographically desirable? Sounds like a triple threat! (Bonus: He played Justin Bobby in the best Hills parody ever. Marry him, Whitney! Marry him today!)

Next up: Ed Westwick.
This British bad boy has all the edginess of a wannabe grunge musician but without any of the unpleasantness (think greasy, "I forgot to shower hair") that goes along with life on the road. Best known for his portrayal of the smarmy-but-charismatic Chuck Bass on the CW's Gossip Girl, Westwick's trademark smirk/deadpan delivery make him the perfect foil for our sweet, adorable Whitney. And while he doesn't dress like his character off set (read: no custom Armani suits in used-car-salesmen plaid!), he's got a dapper, GQ style that would look great on any girl's arm. Or, better yet, in the front row at the next WhitneyEve show...

And, finally: Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Levitt's soft, liquidy eyes melted our hearts in (500) Days of Summer -- but he's got a lot going for him besides his unconventional appeal. Smart, subversive and so small he can (almost) fit inside your pocket, he's survived thirteen years in the biz (remember Third Rock?) and gone from indie darling to lustworthy leading man without letting any of it go to his head. (Take note, Shia LaBeouf.) We've had a crush on him since 10 Things I Hate About You (dude was awkward/skinny hot way back when Michael Cera was just a fetus), and we think his grounded, hipstery appeal more than makes up for the massive height differential. Besides, no one at those Brooklyn loft parties wears heels, anyway.

+ Wanna help play love doctor? Let us know which single (or at least ring-less) guys you think would be great for Whitney Port!

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Tags Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl, James Franco, Jay Lyon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Justin Bobby, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Cera, Shia LaBeouf, Whitney Port

Breakups are brutal. Fortunately, the majority of us get to experience the various stages of grief (i.e. anger, social withdrawal, the gratuitous use of sweatpants) in the privacy of our own home. Unless, of course, your name happens to be Whitney Port. Last fall, we watched as the City gal's on -- and off-screen -- relationship with rocker Jay Lyon crumbled right in front of our very eyes. So does Whit have any regrets about making her private life public? Hear what the still-single City star told our MTV News colleagues about falling in and out of love on the small screen.

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