"I love the vibe, the big mouth and the big visuals. She's the most exciting thing to happen since us... She realizes that her fans deserve the best you got because they pay your wages... She's a female version of us."
 
-Gene Simmons says of Lady Gaga

Thank god for the internet!

Lady Gaga's 6:30 performance on American Idol was cut down to 5:00 because of time restraints Wednesday night, but click above to check out the pop star's performance in its entirety.

We love how the slow, somber "Bad Romance" builds up into a fierce, agressive "Alejandro"!

I spy in NY...

Lady Gaga partying at the Royalton Hotel Tuesday night with Lady Starlight and Justin Tranter (top photo), Stanley Tucci mingling with Krysten Ritter at Assouline's Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts party at Del Posto Thursday (middle photo), Elvis Costello getting ready to perform at The Continuum Center For Health's 2010 Organic Elegance Benefit at Espace Tuesday night (bottom photo), Drake jumping onstage for an impromptu performance of "Best I Ever Had" at Quo Saturday night, and The Gossip rocking Paper Magazine's "Beautiful People" party Thursday night.

We can't even deal with the hotness that is Beyonce in her newest video for "Why Don't You Love Me."

In it, B cleans, sews, irons and bakes - in a skanky less-than-traditional outfit.

Check it, above!

Poison Ivy was beyond honored to be invited to HBO and (RED)'s premiere of The Lazarus Effect at the Museum of Modern Art Tuesday night.

We caught up with HIV-awareness activist Bono (middle photo), and were ecstatic to see Ali Hewson, director Lance Bangs, producer Spike Jonze, supermodels Alek Wek (top photo), Christy Turlington and Iman, comedians Chris Rock and Zach Galifianakis (bottom photo), Adam Clayton, Ed Burns, Hayden Christensen, Gabourey Sidibe and Mike Myers all rally for the cause.

The Lazarus Effect is the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of the millions of HIV-positive people living in Zambia, Africa, and the intense recoveries many have made because of a 40 cent-a-day ARV that has become available to them. We were horrified to learn that more than 3,800 people die each day of AIDS in Africa - 3,800.

Please watch the film when it premieres on May 24, 9 p.m. on HBO, and visit the (RED) website to see how you can help today. 

[Bono/Poison Ivy photo by Ali Hewson]

Molly Sims threw a breakfast party at the Bryant Park Hotel Wednesday to celebrate the launch of her new jewelry website graycebymollysims.com.

The model/actress-turned-jewelry designer chatted with the crowd about everything from money to her inspiration in creating the line to The Hills star Heidi Montag.

"It's really bad that we glamorize these women that are 70 lbs," Sims told the audience.

"Heidi Montag had eleven surgeries in one day. She has F boobs. She was a nice, normal girl from Colorado. I feel sorry for her, whatever happened along the way."

"I've been told my nose is crooked, my calves are too big," the model went on. "I've had enough rejection where I don't take it personable."

Sims also chatted about working with ex-boyfriend Aaron Eckhart on a sexy photoshoot that is featured on the Grayce site.

"Honey, you're always a little more comfortable when you've dated [the photographer]," she told an inquiring audience member.

"I'm 36, I suck at social media," Sims added, noting that she'll be blogging make-up and hair tips on the new site - along with inspirational quotes.

"It's good to have a good sum of money. I do. But I don't want to spent $700 on a necklace," she said, noting that Grayce offers pieces that average between $75 and $250.

Sims explained that the collection was inspired by her mom's love for jewelry - and growing up scouring vintage jewelry farms in rural Kentucky.

"My mother said, it doesn't matter how old you are or how much money you have. You should always be graceful and grateful."

It's a great night to be a New Yorker!!

Poison Ivy trekked it to the Apollo Theater in Harlem Friday night to check out a remarkable performance by the legendary Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.

SJ belted out classics like "100 Days, 100 Nights," "Trying To Believe That You've Changed," "Tell Me," and "When I Come Home" - her first of two sold-out nights!

Check out our favorite snapshots from the night above, and a video of our favorite performance, "100 Days," below.

[Photos by Shahar Azran]

"G00D M0RNING. Just listened to Yellow Submarine 20 times on the way to school. Kids really LOVE the Beatles."

-Travis Barker Tweets

Poison Ivy was completely blown away by the jewelry we saw at Suzanne Felsen's Spring/Fall 2010 trunk show at the Gramercy Park Hotel Friday afternoon!

The Santa Monica-based designer (bottom photo) is best known for her minimalist technique and vibrant color pairings, and has had her jewelry adorned by everyone from Naomi Watts to Oprah Winfrey.

Our favorite pieces from Friday's collection were a fabulous eighteen karat yellow gold peridot/labradorite necklace (top photo, available at Bergdorf Goodman), eighteen karat white gold ring with white or black diamonds (middle photo), and sea urchin men's cuff link (available at Barney's).

Check out a full catalog of Felsen's collections here.

"blessings to you on this beautiful weekend; moments that have never happened before. may you be aware of how powerful & unstoppable you are"

-Jason Mraz Tweets

I spy in NY...

Jesse McCartney on the red carpet of the Beware the Gonzo afterparty at RdV Lounge last Thursday (top photo), Halle Berry attending the 4th Annual Linked Against Leukemia Gala at Cipriani Thursday night (middle photo), Victoria Beckham meeting with Diane Von Furstenberg at her studio Monday (bottom photo), Davidoff celebrating the release of newest cigar The Davidoff Puro d’Oro at the Davidoff Madison store Tuesday night, and Adrienne Bailon chatting with I'm in Love with a Church Girl co-star Ja Rule at the NFL Draft/Rafaello & Co. Jewelers Grand Opening Wednesday night.

Poison Ivy found ourselves smack dab in the middle of a Hanson soundcheck Friday afternoon at the Gramercy Theatre in New York - just two short hours before the band hit the stage for their final 5 of 5 concert.

The boys were polishing off final notes for a pair of new songs: "Give a Little," video above, and "Make It Out Alive," below. Both will be featured on their June 8 release Shout it Out.

"It's not a very good-sounding cowbell," youngest bro Zac said, putting the final touches on "Give a Little."

"It sounds too metal," he lamented.

"I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell," Isaac then joked - throwing out a Saturday Night Live reference.

Middle brother Taylor held court as the band's unflagging professional - alternating between lead mic and piano, and navigating a five-piece big band through each song.

"Add two bars to that," he said, after a warm-up of the unreleased "Make It Out Alive."

Check out videos of both rehearsal performances, above and below.

"This is a little tease," says Melissa Etheridge.

She's talking to the hundred-something fans at New York's PC Richard and Son Theater in Tribeca Thursday night - and she wants us to know that this 45-minute set is an isolated incident.

"The next time you see me I'll be playing for three hours, and your legs will be hurting," Etheridge says, before walking offstage.

Although short, Etheridge's set was surely sweet - with the rock veteran belting out a handful of cuts ("Fearless Love" and "The Wanting of You" from newest record Fearless Love,  classic "No Souvenirs," and a cover of Lorraine Ellison's "Stay With Me"). She also stopped for a moment to discuss one American Idol hopeful.

"I met Crystal [Bowersox] on Tuesday night," Etheridge told the crowd, who cheered wildly.

"She said she saw me at the Chicago Theater in '08 and I remember, that's when I signed her guitar."

Someone in the audience then shouted out the next logical question.

"Duet?"

"That would be fun," Etheridge said, pausing for a moment. "I would do that."

[Photo by Todd and Chris Owyoung/iheartradio.com]