Let's face it, there's nothing truly exotic about a Rum and Coke anymore. Like any cliche, its popularity has waxed because of its widespread accessibility.

But that wasn't always so. The ubiquitous college party cocktail got its start as the "Cuba Libre," possibly, as some believe, because it was enjoyed by patriots aiding the now hostile country during the Spanish-American War.

On the other hand, it could have come about when someone had the genius idea of pouring some rum into his bottle of Coca-Cola. The world may never know, but we can sure as hell enjoy it.

This one's simple:

* Fill highball glass with ice.

* Two parts Cola, one part white rum. Stir.

* Garnish with lime wedge.

 

Katy Perry journeys with her younger self through a magical maze (AKA the last two years of her life) in the music video for her latest hit “Wide Awake.”  The clip opens with Katy on set of her “California Gurls” music video before she enters the labyrinth.  She is bombarded by paparazzi, experiences a fall from grace and finds her Prince Charming, who she punches in the face.  Watch Katy’s mystical last chapter of her Teenage Dream era in the video below:

 

 

 

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J Cole is riding high this summer with his hot single "Nobody's Perfect" blazing a path up the charts. Even though his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story is less than a year old, fans are already clamoring for the young artist to get back in the studio.

Check out the artist talking to our friends at New Music Director about the things that inspire him below.

 

 

 

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This week's most hilarious tweets centered around the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce, Fred Willard, the Penn State scandal and Kristen Stewart.  See what tweeters had to say:

 

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For those who prefer vodka, the Pineapple Martini is a fine way to go come summertime. The mild and mellow flavors of the fruit juice balance well with the crispness of the vodka, making for a libation that will provide instant refreshment.

* Add 2 oz. vodka to a shaker full of ice.

* Follow that with 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (and its natural juices), and 1/4 oz. simple syrup.

* Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Use leftover pineapple wedge for garnish and enjoy.