It’s Memorial Day Weekend, which means we can ignore what the calendar says and officially declare that summer has arrived! While you’re lounging in the sun, mixing cocktails and flipping burgers, keep in mind that summer music festival season is also upon us. If you felt left out when your friends talked about road tripping off to Coachella or NYC’s first Electric Daisy Carnival, now’s your chance to get back in the loop and reclaim a little music cred.

Electric Zoo is taking over Labor Day weekend in New York City for the fourth year, so you have enough time to grab some tickets (which are on sale now!) and round up your best buds for the ultimate music experience. The City’s premiere EDM festival won’t be one to miss, especially since the lineup was recently released. David Guetta? Tiesto? A-Trak? Sign me up!

Take a look at all the other names that will be playing from August 31st through September 2nd on Randall’s Island. Plus, more names are going to be added as the summer goes on.

Ah, the Shy Guy: that rare specimen of man who you’ll never overhear talking bragging about some meaningless hook-up. You won’t find him at parties or see him hamming it up for the ladies. He’s sweet, modest and avoids being the center of attention at ALL costs. Odds are, he’ll be the one sitting in the back of class, avoiding eye contact with the professor when he or she scans the room for a volunteer.

He’s pretty much adorable, really. Mysterious, intriguing, sensitive, endearing … a diamond in the rough (“the rough” being the obnoxious, masochistic guys that are just way too common in college). Shy guys are hot. Think Michael Cera. Mmmm.

No? Just me?

Anyhoodle. You’ve caught him glancing furtively in your direction on many (many) occasions. You’re interested. He’s interested. But the two of you both know there aren’t gonna be any suave, hey-baby-what’s-your-sign moves on his part. So, short of holding up a “Hey. You’re cute. I’d say yes if you asked me out” sign, how d’ya go about meeting/cracking open the shy guy?

Approach him casually and strike up a small convo. While he prrrobably won’t be bowling you over with witty banter and charm, he won’t run away. Do most of the talking, but toss in lots of open-ended questions. Just keep it light and impersonal at first: topics like homework, professors, something on the news. Do this a few times a week to establish a bond and tear down that wall he’s got up.

Spend time as friends, without pressuring him about dating. Hang out with him alone, rather than with your other friends. Be patient. It takes the shy guy some time to become relaxed and show his true self.

Be approachably attractive. The root of shyness is insecurity, so it’s more than likely that he thinks you’re out of his league. So now isn’t the time to try out cutting edge fashion or over-the-top makeup. Try for “cute” rather than intimidatingly gorgeous (that’s a toughie, I know).

Arrange a few quiet dates if he doesn’t get up the nerve to ask you out. Keep it casual, and— again — keep it one-on-one. Clearly, the shy-guy isn’t going to do well in a large group of your girlfriends shrieking about vibrators. Choose something low key and easy like a movie, where there’s less pressure to talk.

Gauge his feelings for you. Talk about what you’re both looking for in a person, and drop hints that what you’re looking for is him.

Help him feel confident around you. Every male has an ego — find ways to boost it sincerely. Subtly compliment him. Let him help you with something, whether it’s a homework problem, fixing your computer, or finding the latest gadget. Or — and this is probably the best confidence booster–  see him when he’s in his element. He’ll be MUCH more open and charismatic when he’s somewhere he feels totally comfortable.

Once you enter the relationship zone: First of all, yay. Second of all, introduce him to your friends and family slooowly, starting with the quiet, less intimidating ones. Yeah, save loud Uncle Frank and Over-The-Top Tina for when he’s more comfortable in the relationship.

The shy guy is SO worth the effort and patience. Think of him as … a gift. A treasure to unwrap. A rare and special treat that not everyone gets to see. If you can stick out a few awkward silences in the beginning, I guarantee you’ll have landed yourself a respectful, fun and totally caring guy.

Originally posted by Sarah – Virgina Commonwealth University

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Cannes Film Festival is underway and that means celebs are strutting their stuff on the international red carpet. Yesterday, in support of AIDS research, stars donned their swankiest ensembles at the amfAR Cinema Gala. Sequins, stilettos and a good cause? What’s not to love! We’ve got our favorite fashions of the evening rounded up here for you to peruse. Sandra Bullock is looking pretty freakin’ amazing, if we can say so ourselves.

Who do you think looks the best?

Everyone’s favorite porn star, Jenna Jameson was arrested early this morning after driving her car into a pole. Officials said they suspected Jenna was under the influence and gave her a field sobriety test. When she didn’t pass, they arrested her. You’d think a porn star with that much money could pay to have someone drive her home after a night out. Actually, I’m sure she wouldn’t have to pay anyone. She’s bound to have men lined up down the block. TMZ has the full story here!

In other news:

Kelly Clarkson debuts new video for ‘Dark Side’

Robert Pattinson brings that gorgeous smile to Cannes!

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Why does Joseph Gordon-Levitt look suspiciously like The Situation?

The 21 worst characters on TV–do you hate ‘em?

Ever wonder where that bike scene from ‘E.T.’ happened? Find out here

Spring trend challenge– can you incorporate these ideas into your wardrobe?

Liam Hemsworth stars in the new Attractive Guy Dating Tips meme

Is it time to put the spiked stiletto to rest?

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After a two week adventure on the Mediterranean Seas, I thought about what made my journey unforgettable. Yes, the azure water and volcanic mountains left me speechless, but what I found most alluring were the hidden treasures that I found in places that were once home to ancient empires, gods and goddess, shipwrecks, and sea creatures.

It’s really more fun when you can shrug off the whole tourist agenda and dive head-first into your travels. So how exactly does one assimilate into a new culture? Well, I’ve got some of my tried and true tips gathered here so you can embark on your own adventure!

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Recently named the hottest of Maxim’s Top 100 list, Bar Refaeli dishes to Conan about her unlucky love life. ”Let’s put it out there, no one hits on me. I don’t get hit on by guys. No one flirts with me.” How is that possible? Guys fantasize about this woman all over the world, but no one hits on her? Should we all just give up now? Later on in the interview, Refaeli reveals one of her fetishes. Find out what really turns her on here!

In other news:

Robert Pattinson kisses Kristen Stewart in public at Cannes

Elton John was hospitalized on Wednesday!

What songs are on  your work-out playlist?

3 fun outfit ideas for the NBA playoffs

The 25 most unusual places to have sex…according to you!

And the American Idol winner is…

Sevcn myths about ‘Ishtar’

Charlize Theron talks about Michael Fassbender’s busy penis

The best shots from Kate Upton’s new beach bunny photo shoot

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The phrase “Shaken, not stirred” may no longer accompany Bond’s signature martini order. The iconic 007 martini will take a backseat to a beer…Find out which here. The deal is said to have made the Bond franchise $45 million. But can you put a price on James Bond as a character? He doesn’t drink just any old beer. This is James Bond!

In Other News:

Snooki “officially” announces that she is having a baby boy

Have you ever seen Kristen Stewart not looking awkward?

Good lord…Uggs has a wedding line now!

25 tips for losing weight  and keeping it off

The most awkward sex scenes from the 2011-2012 television season

Do you know who topped the list of the most controversial comedy movies ever made?

Josh Hutcherson gets a sweet new pad in Hollywood that looks a lot like a tree house!

We were rejected by a men’s magazine and lived on to tell the tale

Fashion inspired by Lana Del Ray

Memorial day marks the first real tease of the summer season. Cut-off shorts, sun glasses and cold beer become acceptable attire for just about any occasion, making this my absolute favorite time of year. Day parties turn into night parties that turn into dawn parties, and this beautiful cycle repeats every single weekend. It’s heavenly. A crucial part to any summer shindig is having the right ingredients. Sure, you can get away with an ice chest full of cold beer and a tub of mystery punch, but why not take it up a notch? CollegeCandy sat down with Frito-Lay Executive Chef Steven Kalil and Tara Anderson to get the low down on how to prepare the ultimate summer celebration on a college budget! Whether you’re hosting a few friends or gathering a larger group, they have tips and tricks for making your party one to remember. I mean, can you think of a time when chips and dip didn’t make something ten times better? Frito-Lay has an entire assortment of easy summer recipes!

Frito-Lay was also awesome enough to send us a prize pack for one of our lucky readers with all the essentials necessary to jump-start your party. Watch the video and let us know which dish is your favorite and why in order to win the prize!

Pack includes:

• 8 bags of chips (two of each brand)
• 6 coupons for free Frito-Lay product (can include dips)
• Cuisinart Grill Set
• Taylor Meat Thermometer
• Anchor Chip and Dip Set
• Red Frito-Lay tote bag

What was your favorite recipe from the video? Start commenting below for your chance to win the Frito-Lay prize pack!

This past weekend, CollegeCandy had the opportunity to fly out to the Adobe Headquarters to learn all about the new Creative Suite 6. There are a lot of super cool features that are new to CS6, including a Creative Cloud option where you pay a monthly student-friendly rate and have access to all the entire suite of programs online. Pretty neat — and affordable — right? Yup, we thought so too.

So this got us thinking. What are some ways all students, not just design students, can benefit from CS6? Facebook, the great unifier, duh! Check out these tips on how to make your profile picture and albums instantly cooler by using CS6 and a little extra creative thinking!

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When Facebook went public on Friday, we learned that Mark Zuckerberg added $16 billion to his bank account. At 28 years old, Zuckerberg was already worth a few billion. This got us to thinking about what all you could buy with $20 billion dollars. It became immediately apparent that the better question was what you could NOT buy with $20 billion. Part of the fun and adventure in college is being broke. It means you have to get pretty creative with your time. But let your mind wonder for a second about what a college student could do with all that cash…