Culture Buzz Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has extended his resume of ambitious artistic endeavors with this new interactive installation in which he essentially transforms a massive, empty ferry terminal at the southern tip of Manhattan into an interactive instrument. All the music is manipulated by a single church organ that connects to the sprawling architecture through endlessly long cables, all of which basically equates to how church would look if it were awesome.
Style Buzz Famous tailor Bruce Oldfield has redesigned McDonald’s uniforms for its UK staff with darker tones, three piece suits and pencil skirts. Don’t be surprised next time you order a Whopper from a lady in white gloves and an evening gown - the fast food wars are vicious.
Celebrity Buzz The pet chow of Martha Stewart has passed away and is remembered in a photo essay on his famous owner’s blog. For a lady whose heart many would claim is the color of gun metal, Martha really manages to tactfully handle the process of grieving for a pet (although her wrapping the corpse is, admittedly, mildly creepy).