It's hard to imagine a better place for MTV to hold its Video Music Awards than Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Opening its doors last September, the venue has been under scrutiny for everything from Jay-Z's backing to its purposely rusty facade, but has since gone on to become the most profitable venue in the U.S. A phoenix from the flames, if we've ever seen one.
While Brooklyn itself seems an unlikely meeting ground for pop-oriented stars like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, the borough's diversity means no celebrities' agenda will go unfulfilled. For those celebs who might find themselves on unfamilar ground, we've whipped up an itinerary for a few of our favorite BK hoods. Because we wouldn't want Taylor Swift to write Brooklyn off like one of her discarded love interests.
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It's hard to imagine a better place for MTV to hold its Video Music Awards than Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Opening its doors last September, the venue has been under scrutiny for everything from Jay-Z's backing to its purposely rusty facade, but has since gone on to become the most profitable venue in the U.S. A phoenix from the flames, if we've ever seen one.
While Brooklyn itself seems an unlikely meeting ground for pop-oriented stars like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, the borough's diversity means no celebrities' agenda will go unfulfilled. For those celebs who might find themselves on unfamilar ground, we've whipped up an itinerary for a few of our favorite BK hoods. Because we wouldn't want Taylor Swift to write Brooklyn off like one of her discarded love interests.
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Brooklyn hood he'd feel most comfortable in: Prospect Heights
VMA pregaming spot: Weather Up, a low profile speakeasy that serves killer cocktails. Started from the bottom now he's drunk on Roman Highballs.
VMA after after-party spot: Take a shot for him, he'll be at Ample Hills Creamery taking down a Salted Crack Caramel cone with a special lady.
Quirky Sunday afternoon activity: Strolling through the Brooklyn Botanical Garden while holding his boo-of-the-moment's hand.
Refuge from the paps: Looking for the artist who will create his next album cover at the Brooklyn Museum.
Favorite thing about Brooklyn: Going home to a cozy brownstone.
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Brooklyn hood he'd feel most comfortable in: Williamsburg
VMA pregaming spot: An aphrodisiac feast at Maison Premiere. Naw'lins jazz and seafood towers galore means panties dropping in the back garden.
VMA after after-party spot: Pool party at King & Grove. Side boobs galore, obvi.
Quirky Sunday afternoon activity: "Blurred lines" at Smorgasburg, where there are so many lines you're not sure what you're waiting for. Bonus: lot of girls in tiny tanktops.
Refuge from the paps: Shag Brooklyn, a lively sex shop in Brooklyn, where he can make a sexy purchase that can aid with "Sex Therapy."
Favorite thing about Brooklyn: Bougie girls who CAN dance (word to Kanye).
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Brooklyn hood she'd feel most comfortable in: Brooklyn Heights
VMA pregaming spot: Floyd. Between the droves of 30-something white people and the indoor bocce court, she'll feel right at home.
VMA after after-party spot: For when it feels like a perfect night to dress up like a hipster, Montero's Bar & Grill, a grimy old school bar that's been re-appropriated as an ironic hangout spot, will fit the bill.
Quirky Sunday afternoon activity: Strolling on the Brooklyn Promenade, followed by an indie flick at Brooklyn Heights cinema surrounded by all-white people.
Refuge from the paps: The 4-story brownstone she rents that overlooks the Manhattan skyline.
Favorite thing about Brooklyn: None of her ex-boyfriends live there. (We think.)