Reliable Source - Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts share gossip from inside the Beltway and beyond. - May 9, 2010

What would you pay to dance with Tom DeLay? Former House majority leader sells a spin around the floor for charity (PHOTOS)

$2,300 was the low, low price that two lucky ladies shelled out for the right to trip the light fantastic with the former House majority leader/DWTS alum.

By The Reliable Source | May 14, 2010; 2:47 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)

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President Obama: Gourmet food at home, junk food on the road

He may take the missus out to only the most high-end organic-locavore restaurants in Washington -- but when he hits the road, President Obama does junk food photo-ops.

By The Reliable Source | May 14, 2010; 1:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (12)
Categories: 44: Obama's Washington , First Family
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Julian Lennon sings for "Lucy" at the Lupus Foundation gala

The legend's son remembers the schoolmate who inspired a classic song.

By The Reliable Source | May 14, 2010; 1:03 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Parties
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Hey, isn't that...?: Alonzo Mourning, Sam Alito, Antonin Scalia, Judge Napolitano

The NBA great was at the Senate doing the lobbying thing; the judges all dined together at Ris.

By The Reliable Source | May 14, 2010; 1:02 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Hey, Isn't That...?
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Update: Beau Biden looks healthy, says Delaware governor

Friends and family say the veep's son seems to be on the mend.

By The Reliable Source | May 14, 2010; 1:01 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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This just in: Lil Wayne busted for contraband music player

The rap superstar faces a jail disciplinary process.

By The Reliable Source | May 14, 2010; 1:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Harry Connick, the "American Idol" maybe-savior, at the National Building Museum gala

A week after The Washington Post declared him the savior of "American Idol," Harry Connick, Jr., marched triumphantly into the nation's capital to announce a new battle plan for saving the faltering reality-TV empire.....actually, not.

By The Reliable Source | May 13, 2010; 1:05 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Parties
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Britain's new first lady: Samantha Cameron (photos)

With the coalition deal that made Conservative Party leader David Cameron Britain's new prime minister, there's another glamorous first lady on the global stage: Samantha Cameron.

By The Reliable Source | May 13, 2010; 1:03 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)

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This just in: Senn Penn headed to anger management classes

Sean Penn pleaded no contest in L.A. Wednesday to misdemeanor vandalism.

By The Reliable Source | May 13, 2010; 1:02 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hey isn't that...?: Henry Winkler

But he didn't have time to chat.

By The Reliable Source | May 13, 2010; 1:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Quoted: Mark Sanford can't stop talking about his love life

Mark Sanford acknowledged at a news conference Wednesday that, yes, the woman he went to Florida with last week was Maria Belen Chapur, the Argentinian for whom he wrecked his marriage and nearly his career.

By The Reliable Source | May 12, 2010; 8:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Update: Beau Biden is making progress after stroke, officials say

Officials says the vice president's son will continue to receive therapy over coming days and hopes to get back to work soon.

By The Reliable Source | May 12, 2010; 2:16 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
Categories: 44: Obama's Washington
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Good vibrations: Breast cancer survivors get sex toys at Newsbabes fundraiser

Monday's breast cancer fundraiser was one of those sweet, feel-good parties with socialites dressed in pink, specialty cocktails, cotton candy, pink macaroons ..... and sex toys. Survivors were handed two goody bags prepared especially for them: The first had a framed inspiration quote, the second held a small pink vibrator and creams.

By The Reliable Source | May 12, 2010; 1:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)

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This just in: Beau Biden recovering from "mild stroke"

Beau Biden was transferred from a Delaware hospital to one in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon after suffering what the White House described as mild stroke.

By The Reliable Source | May 12, 2010; 1:03 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Love, etc.: Larry King reconciles with wife, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton engaged

Larry and Shawn King, who filed for divorce last month, decide to give marriage (his eighth) another try; country stars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton engaged after five years of dating.

By The Reliable Source | May 12, 2010; 1:02 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Love, Etc.
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Hey isn't that...?: Johnny Rotten

John Lydon, a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, spotted downing sake and highballs with some bandmates Monday night on the rooftop of Perry's in Adams Morgan.

By The Reliable Source | May 12, 2010; 1:01 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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"Real Housewives of D.C." Catherine Ommanney's tabloid moment with Prince Harry

Catherine Ommanney of "Real Housewives of D.C." had her tabloid moment four years ago, when the British blonde shared a "long and lovely" kiss after a night drinking with Prince Harry.

By The Reliable Source | May 11, 2010; 1:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (13)
Categories: Real Housewives of D.C.
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Gov. Mark Sanford romantic weekend in Florida---with Argentine "soul mate?"

Gov. Mark Sanford, who officially divorced in March, was spotted Sunday in the Florida Keys with an attractive woman resembling his "soulmate" Maria Belen Chapur. The couple were arm- in- arm at the Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada,then seen having brunch in Key Largo.

By The Reliable Source | May 11, 2010; 1:03 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)

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