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Does Joe Kennedy's Senate Refusal Mean the End of Political Dynasty?
Andrew Belonsky · 09/08/09 05:40AMGiuliani Weighing NY Gov Run, But He Really Shouldn't
Andrew Belonsky · 08/25/09 02:32AMLindsay's Break-In, Blaine's Brush With Death
cityfile · 08/24/09 06:08AM
• Lindsay Lohan's troubles continue: Last week, the cell phone she left behind at a bodega in NYC prompted her to call the cops; now the police in LA are investigating a break-in at her Hollywood Hills home, which her family now says may have been an inside job. [People, TMZ, NYP]
• David Blaine's magic skills have turned a bit rusty. Although he was told not to go swimming in the ocean on account of Hurricane Bill, he jumped in the water at Necox Beach in Watermill anyway. And instead of magically transporting himself to safety, a couple of lifeguards had to go and rescue him and a few of his friends. [NYP]
• Ryan Jenkins, the reality show contestant wanted for murdering (and dismembering) his ex-wife, Playboy model Jasmine Fiore, was found dead of an apparent suicide yesterday. [AP, TMZ]
Lindsay Lohan Having Awful Week Of Unintended Confiscation
Foster Kamer · 08/23/09 10:30AMPhilandering Evangelical Christian Senator: Boning My Friend's Wife Was Totally Legal
The Cajun Boy · 08/20/09 02:00AMHappy Birthday
cityfile · 08/19/09 06:46AMWilliam Jefferson Clinton—the man, the myth, the legend—celebrates his 63rd birthday today. The former First Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore, is turning 61. Actress Kyra Sedgwick is 44. New York City councilmember Melinda Katz is turning 44, too. Friends star Matthew Perry is 40. Former presidential candidate Fred Thompson is 67. GOP political operative Mary Matalin is 56. Literary agent Lynn Nesbit is turning 71. Actor Peter Gallagher turns 54. Entourage's Kevin Dillon turns 44. Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla is 57. Rapper Fat Joe is turning 39. Country singer Lee Ann Womack is 43. And one of the greatest actors of his generation, John Stamos, will be blowing out 46 candles on his cake today.
Betsy McCaughey, Liar
Pareene · 08/14/09 02:22PMEating & Drinking: Thursday Edition
cityfile · 08/13/09 04:08PM• After 37 years in business—and following several lease extensions—La Goulue on Madison Avenue will close its doors on Aug. 26. The owners say they're still hoping to reopen it somewhere else in the neighborhood. [NYT]
• Further evidence that this is a really tough time for media companies: The New York Times has licensed its name to a new wine club. [Reuters, release]
• Simon Hammerstein is hoping to revive The Box with some new talent. Joey Arias will be taking over hosting duties beginning next month. [P6]
• Like the many critics before him, New York's Adam Platt doesn't go easy on Monkey Bar: "A-list connections can't cover for D-grade cooking." [NYM]
Hillary Clinton Growls, Shows Her Teeth
The Cajun Boy · 08/10/09 07:54PMPrivate Citizen Bill Clinton: Mercer St.
Valerie Flame · 08/06/09 05:34PMSteve Bing Knows No Bounds
cityfile · 08/05/09 02:55PMIt was super-sketchy Hollywood producer Steve Bing who provided the jet that Bill Clinton used so he could go on his rescue mission to North Korea. If only Bing's Boeing could talk. Not only has the plane reportedly served as the setting for various escapades over the years involving lots of babes and other nefarious creatures like Ron Burkle, it may have also been the mode of transportation for a "secret research trip" to Cuba last week, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Sadly, the paper couldn't pin down Bing's involvement in the voyage to a second rogue nation in less than two weeks: "A receptionist at his Shangri-La Entertainment production company Wednesday denied ever hearing of Bing." Well played, young lady, well played. [THR, ABC News]
Look Who Else Is Using the North Korean Rescue to Rehabilitate His Image
John Cook · 08/05/09 02:51PMThe New York Post Never Forgets
Gabriel Snyder · 08/05/09 08:59AMBill Clinton Frees US Reporters From Kim Jong-Il's Clutches
Hamilton Nolan · 08/04/09 02:21PMBill Clinton, Hero
cityfile · 08/04/09 11:48AMBill Clinton came through. Last night the former president jetted off to North Korea to negotiate the releases of Laura Ling and Euna Lee, the two journalists who have been imprisoned since March after they were accused of crossing over into North Korean territory without permission. Now they'll be going home. Kim Jong-Il has issued a "special pardon" and agreed to release them. [Reuters]
Can Bill Clinton Charm Kim Jong Il?
The Cajun Boy · 08/03/09 10:52PMEven Bill Clinton Cannot Resist the Yellow Sunglasses
cityfile · 07/08/09 08:36AMWhen we noted Stewart Rahr's fondness for yellow sunglasses a couple of weeks ago, we had no idea that the pharmaceutical mogul (and 227th richest man in America) was planning to spread the trend. But he clearly is, since he managed to get Bill Clinton to wear a pair the other day. After the jump, a photo of one of Rahr's other recent conquests. Michael Phelps and Donald Trump: You're up next.