19 things to see & do this September

Since Regis Philbin left Live! With Regis and Kelly last winter, 59 men and women have guest hosted on the show. None was judged fit to permanently assume the mantle—until now. Former NFL defensive end and host of Fox NFL Sunday, Michael Strahan, began his morning talk show duties alongside Kelly Ripa. The banter has officially begun.

You don't have to be a football fanatic to love you some seven-layer dip, a hallmark of the NFL season, which officially starts on Wednesday This means action-packed Monday nights as, once again, Americans eagerly await an answer to the question: Who is the best of the best? And just as important: Which friend has the best tailgating finger foods?

New York Fashion Week is finally here, the special time when hundreds of celebs, models, bloggers and other style insiders descend on the Big Apple. Don't have a ticket to the runway shows? Don't get your hot pants in a bunch. You can still have the best seat in the house with YouTube's Live From the Runway series.

Here's one star-studded event you don't want to miss: Stand Up 2 Cancer, a televised fundraising special featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, Neil Patrick Harris, Julia Roberts and performances by Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw. To find out how you can help, go to the official website.

This limited-edition Yung Rapunxel lipstick comes straight from the 212, courtesy of a collaboration between rapper Azealia Banks and MAC Cosmetics. Yung Rapunxel, named after Banks’ alter ego, is a deep plum shade and as bold as its inspiration. It's only available until September 20, so snatch up a tube while you can.

When was the last time you called Grams or Gramps? If you can't remember, then it has been too long. Remedy that on Grandparents Day (always the third Sunday after Labor Day) and give them a ring–or, better yet, send a good ol' fashioned card.

Set a reminder in iCal, folks—Apple has just announced a new event to be held in San Francisco at 10 a.m. PST. Rumors are that the iPhone 5 will be released, and maybe an iPad mini as well. Either way, Apple events almost never disappoint.

The best of the late '60s and '70s is back with a new collection from Nicole Richie. The stylish star is partnering with Macy's Impulse to create a look Richie calls freedom dressing. Groovy.

As a mother of four, Heidi Klum ought to know what kids like. To prove it, the entrepreneurial supermodel has created Truly Scrumptious, a new line of clothes, accessories and furniture for kids. Available exclusively at Babies 'R' Us, the line will offer something for every little one from babies to tweens.

On the third Sunday in September, celebrate National Women's Friendship Day with your best gal pals. Brunch and mimosas, anyone?

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, makers of 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free products, has partnered with Sephora to stock its best-selling product, Lip Tar. Not for the faint of heart, the paint-like formula gives lips a long-lasting pop of color.

After pushing the release date back more than once, G.O.O.D. Music finally releases its debut album today. So far, three singles have been released, featuring rhymes by Kanye West, Big Sean and others, and critics are already calling it the hip-hop album of the year. Sounds like your workout playlist is about to get an upgrade.

NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to touch down at Los Angeles International Airport sometime midday. During a two-day public viewing event, people who engage with NASA through Twitter, Facebook and Google+ will have a rare opportunity to see the landing and departure of Endeavour, as well as speak with experts, tour shuttle support vehicles and other NASA aircraft. For more information on this NASA Social, visit the official site.

Suds lovers, rejoice. The 16-day festival known as Oktoberfest begins today. Even if you’re not in Munich (where more than 5 million people attend the official event), you can still raise a glass of your favorite German brew and toast the fall season.

Mad Men, 30 Rock, Downton Abbey and Game of Thrones are among the nominees for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards. While we’re disappointed with the snubs (no Community, really?), we do applaud Veep, Girls and New Girl for making the ballot.

Our favorite Office girl is starring in her own sitcom, The Mindy Project. Premiering today, the series follows a single ob-gyn doc through the highs and lows of her quest for true love. For a sneak peek, check out the pilot gratis at Hulu.

Harry Potter may have graduated from wizard academy, but writer J.K. Rowling is far from finished. The author's first novel since the Harry Potter series is set to hit bookstores (and the Interwebs as an e-book) at midnight tonight. The Casual Vacancy may be about war instead of magic, but knowing Rowling, we still expect it to cast a spell over us.

Popcorn alert: Won’t Back Down starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis opens tonight. As determined moms from different backgrounds, the women struggle to turn around their kids' inner city school by taking it over. Watch and learn.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Cake Festival, is the second most important festival in China, behind the Spring Festival. On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, family members gather to eat moon cakes (sweet pastries filled with bean or lotus seed paste) in celebration of the full moon. Let the midnight revelry begin.