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Quoted: LBJ social secretary Bess Abell on her one White House dinner crashing problem
Strom Thurmond always brought a date no one expected.
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May 7, 2010; 1:03 AM ET |
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Barney Frank's belated birthday party at the Capitol
Because of the recess, the congressman had to wait a month to celebrate his 70th with colleagues.
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May 7, 2010; 1:01 AM ET |
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Hey, isn't that...?: Kevin Klein, "Top Chef"'s C.J. Jacobsen
The Oscar-winner did the celebvocacy thing on the Hill; the former Top Chef contender had a clever way of getting a seat in a crowded bar.
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May 7, 2010; 1:00 AM ET |
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Oscar de la Renta, designer to so many first ladies, still waiting to dress Michelle Obama
The favorite designer of Washington society ladies is still waiting to add another first lady to his resume -- but his proud that his son has beat him to it.
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May 6, 2010; 8:01 PM ET |
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More toasts than roasts at former Md. Gov. Marvin Mandel's 90th birthday
What was billed as a lighthearted 90th birthday tribute to legendary former Maryland governor Marvin Mandel kept going off track as Free State pols jabbed at each other.
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May 6, 2010; 1:04 AM ET |
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D.C. woman sues MTV for "Real World" embarrassment
A D.C. woman sues MTV for $5 million after she appeared on an episode of the "Real World" and says she was humiliated.
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May 6, 2010; 1:03 AM ET |
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Hey isn't that...?: Guy Fieri in D.C. diners
Food Network's Guy Fieri filmed an episode of "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" around Washington Tuesday.
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May 6, 2010; 1:02 AM ET |
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Surreal Estate: Paul O'Neill sells Watergate apartment
The former treasury secretary unloaded his Watergate pad for $2.45 million.
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May 6, 2010; 1:01 AM ET |
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Washington society turns out for Laura Bush book party
Tuesday's book party for Laura Bush at the Kuwaiti Embassy was an exclusive, intimate affair -- for 500 of her closest friends in D.C.
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May 5, 2010; 1:03 AM ET |
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Celebvocate: Demi Moore on Capitol Hill crusading against child sex trafficking
Demi Moore, in advocate mode, wants the government to go harder on johns and pimps, and to look out for their child victims.
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May 5, 2010; 1:02 AM ET |
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Love, etc.: Jude Law and Sienna Miller, back together again
After a trainwreck breakup five years ago, the pretty Brits are back together.
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May 5, 2010; 1:01 AM ET |
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This just in: Letterman extortionist Robert Halderman heads to jail; Bret Michaels out of the hospital
Six months for the guy in the Letterman extortion case; Bret Michaels is out of the woods and out of the hospital.
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May 5, 2010; 1:00 AM ET |
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National Journal's John Fox Sullivan runs for mayor of "Little Washington"
After four decades covering politics, National Journal publisher John Fox Sullivan is poised to become mayor of Washington---that's Washington, VA., population 200.
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May 4, 2010; 1:04 AM ET |
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Update: Michelle Rhee picks out wedding gown
Michelle Rhee has already picked out the dress for her September wedding to Kevin Johnson: A gown by designer Monique Lhuillier.
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May 4, 2010; 1:03 AM ET |
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People/Time's hefty swag bag for White House Correspondents' party: Is this allowed?
People and Time magazine handed out 10 lb. bags full of goodies at their White House Correspondents' cocktail party.
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May 4, 2010; 1:02 AM ET |
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Love, etc.: Chely Wright comes out; David Boreanaz admits affair
Country singer Chely Wright announces she's a lesbian. "Bones" star David Boreanaz admits he cheated on his wife.
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May 4, 2010; 1:01 AM ET |
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"Nerd Prom" no longer: Celebrities steal spotlight from press, president, politicians, at White House Correspondents' Dinner and after-parties
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner doesn't have much to do with the White House or correspondents anymore. Forget about the "nerd prom" image -- nerds can't get into the parties anymore. Politicians and the press are just playing cameo roles for the celebrities and corporate mucketys who've taken over.
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May 2, 2010; 6:32 PM ET |
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Jay Leno's routine at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (video)
The early reviews are not great: Jay Leno's routine at the White House Correspondents dinner felt stale and flat. Highlights and video here.
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May 2, 2010; 12:24 PM ET |
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White House Correspondents' Dinner: President Obama cracks wise
If Barack Obama can't get reelected in 2012, at least he'll have his stand-up act to fall back on. Tonight, during his speech at the White House Correspondents' dinner, the president hurled zingers at Arizona Senator John McCain, birthers, and the Jonas Brothers.
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May 2, 2010; 12:55 AM ET |
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