New Yorkers needing a java fix have a new hangout. Internationally acclaimed The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which is nearly 50 years old, opens its first East Coast location today on 1412 Broadway at 39th Street in New York City. This is just the first of the Los Angeles-based coffee shop’s upcoming New York City locations, where coffee and tea lovers can sip on The Bean’s (as it’s affectionately known) famous Arabica coffee, which is  custom roasted in small batches in California, enjoy its hand-plucked whole leaf teas, and munch on its freshly baked goods.

For more information, go to facebook.com/CoffeeBeanNY.

NEW YORK — According to the Associated Press, Will Smith was forced to relocate the gigantic trailer on Wednesday when shooting “Men in Black III” since residents of Manhattan’s Soho district had complained that the 53-foot double-decker trailer was extremely taking up too much space in their neighborhood and the trailer was releasing the noise and fumes. That afternoon, Columbia Pictures removed the trailer and the film is still scheduled to continue shooting in the area through Friday.

When New York Post asked Smith about the issue, however, he couldn’t stop laughing and said “It’s hilarious,” the source reported.

A statement from Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting officially stated, “To balance the interests of the production and the neighborhood, we have instructed ‘Men in Black 3’ to relocate the trailer to a private lot.”

Rubber Republic and Blast Magazine are here to give you your much-needed “Watchmen” fix as the clock ticks closer to the film’s release on March 6. Below are some exclusive videos having to do with the world of “Watchmen.” Keep an eye out for more as the release date looms closer.

TV Player

The Keene Act & YOU (1977)

10 Years of Manhattan

“Watchmen” Trailer (HD)

Pamper yourself from the comfort of home with the professional-grade products from Sothy’s international French spas.‚ The new At Home Spa Kits are targeted for sensitive, normal or oily skin types to indulge and refresh without having to make an appointment or kick of your slippers. Plus, the do-it-yourself aspect makes this option a little more wallet friendly than a full spa experience.

This month, one Blast reader will win a kit of their choice, worth $140, and, in keeping with a French theme, a $50 gift certificate to Manhattan’s Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club in New York City. No sense in wasting a glowing complexion on Chinese take-out and re-runs of “Sex and the City,” right?

The contest is open to US and Canadian Residents only. Email us your information at Giveaways@BlastMagazine.com by December 31 to enter and please indicate your skin type.

Although not yet FDA approved, the company has been using the products in their international spas and in New York City spas for years. Here’s a break-down of what each kit includes.

For sensitive skin types:

• A new formula used for Sothy’s Immuniscience Crƒ¨me is said to hydrate and soothe the epidermis, providing a protective shield to combat the everyday elements that can make skin dry and chafed.
• A Clearness Serum gives a concentrated punch of natural polyphenols to help sooth and diffuse redness.
• The Clearness & Comfort Mask softens skin. Throw on some Chopin an close your eyes for the full calming effect.

For regular skin types:

• A Hydra-Protective Crƒ¨me moisturizes with chaparral extract for extra protection.
• Vitamin Serum with chaparral and eau’thentique of strawberry is said to make a difference in six weeks. Our tester didn’t have quite so long to find out, but did note that the‚ strawberry juices infused into this protective trio leave behind a delightful and light scent.
• A‚ Desquacreme forms a lotion-like barrier as it cleanses, but rinses clean. Active ingredients are said to clear and tone the skin for impurities.

For oily skin types:

• A Hydra-Matt Fluid is a light gel made from biotechnological compounds to reduce shine, moisturize and protect.
• The Clarifying Correcting Serum is a concentrated formula, containing natural polyphenols with properties of regulation, protection, and immediate soothing effect for chafed, red skin.
• The Absorbent Mask goes on creamy, but is enriched with powders and menthol for a clearer complexion and clean, shine-free, healthy skin.

After getting pretty enjoy a night out at the Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club. It features fine cuisine of the French Riviera with the convenience of a taxi ride in New York’s upper east side. Dine until 3 a.m. on chocolate soufflƒ© and Foie Gras. Reservations are suggested and chic attire requested to blend in with the dƒ©cor that was given the “Best Interior Design” award by Hospitality Design Magazine.

The club has hosted celebrity guests including Billy Baldwin, Joan Rivers, Cindy Adams, Chazz Palminteri and former President Bill Clinton.