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1. Best press release we got all day: "Ludacris & Magnum Condoms in NYC (Apr. 4th) to Host "Wrap"/Freestyle Contest w/ YouTube." We were hoping this was a condom-putting-on contenst, but 12 emcees will compete in a freestyle battle hosted by Ludacris on April 4th at the Highline. The top three will compete again with other winners from previous regional events to perform live with Ludacris in Miami in May. More info here.

2. Oh, hello there: Eataly's planning to open a rooftop beer garden in the near future. [Eater]

3. Whoops, the Oxford English Dictionary added "OMG" and "LOL" to its online edition. [Buzzfeed]

4. The Klaxons have canceled their world tour, which includes Coachella, "due to unforseen circumstances." [BV]

5. The other members of Screeching Weasel have quit the band in reaction to frontman Ben Weasel punching a woman at their SXSW performance last week.  [Daily Swarm]

6. How to like food. [The Hairpin]

7. Parks Dept. Disavows a Speed Limit for Bicycles. [NYT]

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