Gossip Roundup: Cynthia Nixon-Free Edition

· Desperate times for "Friends" alum David Schwimmer: he's calling ex-girlfriend Gina Lee's assistant for drinks. It's not the first time he's been slumming for ladies, and we don't get it. Doesn't anyone realize he's LOADED? [NYDN (2nd item)]
· The Olsen juggernaut halts production on "Save Mary Kate" t-shirts, which feature an emaciated MK looking near death. Like that's such a unique image or something. Maybe they should stop production on cameras too. [Page Six]
· Elton John hates Taiwan. Wherever will he get his clothes now? [NYDN]
· Barbara Walters comforts the dying Dan Rather the only way she knows how: with her soft, womanly embrace. [Page Six]