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Betsey Johnson

gawker.com · 11/05/10 12:27PM

Although she's pushing 70 and her company is facing financial problems due to the recession, fashion icon Betsey Johnson remains at the helm on her eponymous brand. More »

Betsey Johnson

gawker.com · 11/05/10 05:00AM

Who: Known for her over-the-top dresses in floral and leopard prints, the queen of stylish excess is loved equally by prom queens, rock chicks, and bohos.

Shepard Smith

gawker.com · 11/04/10 01:10PM

Fox News' lead news anchor—he signed a new three-year contract with the channel last week—Shepard Smith is one of the network's few moderates, relatively speaking. More »

Shepard Smith

gawker.com · 11/04/10 05:00AM

Who: Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is famous for his rapid-fire delivery, weird eyebrows, and ambiguous sexuality.

Col Allan

gawker.com · 11/03/10 12:27PM

Although rumor has it he may soon return to his native Australia, Col Allan remains the controversial editor-in-chief of the Rupert Murdoch-owned New York Post. More »

Col Allan

gawker.com · 11/03/10 05:00AM

Who: Australian import Allan is the editor-in-chief of the New York Post, the tabloid owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.

Jon Stewart

gawker.com · 11/02/10 01:03PM

The host of Saturday's massive "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" in Washington, Jon Stewart continues to serve as America's most popular fake news anchor. More »

Jon Stewart

gawker.com · 11/02/10 05:00AM

Who: The host of The Daily Show, Stewart is America's most popular fake news anchor.

Olivia Palermo

gawker.com · 10/26/10 12:44PM

A fixture on the New York social scene, Olivia Palermo served as resident bitch on the reality show The City until MTV canceled the series this week. More »

Olivia Palermo

gawker.com · 10/26/10 05:00AM

Who: A fixture on the New York social scene, Palermo is best known for her role alongside Whitney Port on the now-canceled MTV reality show The City.

Mario Batali

gawker.com · 10/25/10 11:57AM

Possibly the most famous (and overexposed) chef in New York, Mario Batali is the carrot-topped maestro behind more than a dozen restaurants. His most recent venture is Eataly, the massive Italian marketplace that opened in August 2010. More »

Mario Batali

gawker.com · 10/25/10 05:00AM

Who: Possibly the most famous—and most overexposed—chef in New York, Batali is the carrot-topped maestro of Italian cuisine behind such eateries as Babbo, Lupa, Esca, Otto, and Del Posto. His most recent venture is Eataly, the massive Italian food marketplace that opened in August 2010.

Donny Deutsch

gawker.com · 10/22/10 12:00PM

Donny Deutsch is chairman of the advertising agency founded by his father, a bestselling author, and annoyingly inescapable presence on cable television. More »

Donny Deutsch

gawker.com · 10/22/10 05:00AM

Who: The brash, often obnoxious chairman of the advertising agency founded by his dad, Deutsch is an inescapable media presence these days: He's a talking head on MSNBC, the former host of CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, and a bestselling author.

Ron Perelman

gawker.com · 10/21/10 03:02PM

A fifth-time newlywed as of last week, Ron Perelman is a legendary financier. But he's just famous for his string of failed marriages and contentious divorces. More »

Ron Perelman

gawker.com · 10/21/10 05:00AM

Who: Perelman is a legendary financier, corporate raider, and buyout king. He's equally famous for his string of failed marriages and contentious divorces.

Amanda Lepore

Remy Stern · 10/19/10 12:42PM

America's favorite post-op transsexual, Amanda Lepore is a ubiquitous figure on the NYC nightlife scene and muse to superstar photographer David LaChapelle. More »

Amanda Lepore

Remy Stern · 10/19/10 05:00AM

Who: America's favorite post-op transsexual, Lepore is a ubiquitous figure on the downtown NYC nightlife scene and a muse to superstar photographer David LaChapelle.

Scott Rudin

Remy Stern · 10/14/10 05:00AM

Who: The prolific movie producer is responsible for such hits as The First Wives Club, The Truman Show, School of Rock, The Hours, No Country for Old Men, and The Social Network. He may also be the most monstrous boss in the city.