Media-Whore D'Oevres



"So, it turns out some good -- nay, wonderful, but disappointing at the same time -- things are coming from this writers' strike: Since their shows won't be airing on TV, the casts of 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live are putting on stage versions of these television gems at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater this coming Saturday and Monday! OMGOMGOMG. According to this NY Post article, the 30 Rock 'play' is sold out (with limited tickets available at the door) but it's unclear what the ticket process will be for this this Saturday's SNL performance, with Michael Cera slated to host." (Papermag)

Lunch at Michaels: "(Table 4) Early shift: Al Roker and Today's senior producer Marc Victor. Second shift: Terry Allen Kramer and two folks who started lunch with a champagne toast ... (Table 7) Vogue's Andre Leon Talley sporting a smashing grey suit — sans socks — and a Princess (really!) of some exotic locale ... (Table 8) Kathie Lee Gifford (loved the hipster outfit!) and a gal pal ... (Table 11) Dave Zinczenko, looking tanned and camera ready, with Today show producer Noah Oppenheimer. The prolific Men's Health honcho gave me a preview of his new book Eat this, Not That out December 10. I'm pretty sure young Dave will be talking about it soon on The Today Show couch." (FishbowlNY)

"Senate Republicans are in trouble, and last week’s Democratic victories in Kentucky and Virginia suggest their challenges may be steeper than even they thought. The day after Republican Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher was tossed out of office, one of his biggest political patrons launched ads to protect himself from the fallout. Who was he? No less than Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)."

"As a fifth anniversary 'gift' to hubby Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar has officially changed her name to 'Sarah Michelle Prinze.'" (Gawker)

"Breathtaking Karen Elson is soon to be making a very big, post- second child comeback. After giving birth to Henry Lee White in August, the stunning redhead has signed on as the face for BCBG’s acclaimed Spring/Summer ‘08 campaign ... Patrick Demarchelier, the house’s faithful collaborator, shot the anticipated series of ads." (Fashionweekdaily)