So this Sunday Liz Smith broke the news that former Lowdown columnist Lloyd Grove, "has landed on his feet with Graydon Carter and Vanity Fair." We got in touch with Lloyd, whose bio at the News made mention of the fact that, "Aside from newspapers, he also has written extensively for Vanity Fair and Harper's Bazaar magazines," and he issued a demure response: "I love Liz Smith. Actually, I'm doing a little piece for VF while I decide among various interesting options for my next gig."

We haven't asked him back for another stint behind the screen (although that door is always open), so we're guessing that he's still holding out for more money from the TMZ.com folks. But we're excited to see whatever funny stuff he comes up with for "Vanities."

MAKING THE SEEN AT RESTAURANT [NYP]

Earlier: Ask Lloyd Grove