Media-Whore D'Oevres



"'A magazine like Vanity Fair is a group of writers and artists, and we are in solidarity with the writers and artists out there,' Mr. Carter said. 'Whether the strike is over or not, there are a lot of bruised feelings. I don’t think it’s appropriate for a big magazine from the East to come in and pretend nothing happened.' He added, 'There will be something sort of liberating about ordering Chinese food and watching the Oscars in bed' ... 'The Vanity Fair party is the crown jewel,' said Leslee Dart, the publicist, who has several clients up for awards. 'It’s the party everybody wants to go to. At 1 and 2 in the morning, it’s still going on strong. I started getting calls a month ago from people saying, ‘Can you help me get into the Vanity Fair Party?'" (NYTimes)

"As Egyptian and Hamas security forces jointly began to reseal the Rafah border on 23 January after six days of unfettered access, one thing was certain: the United States was not changing its official position on Hamas ... From the ground, the view looks very different. Hamas secured a remarkable short-term victory when, on the night of 22 January, masked men belonging to the group bulldozed and blew several holes in the wall the separates Rafah from the Sinai peninsula: allowing tens of thousands of Gazans to cross the border. Having endured days of blackouts and cold after Israel had cut fuel and electricity supplies, Gazans were understandably euphoric. Although a compromise was reached on 27 January, the situation in Gaza has only returned to the status quo ante and longer term issues have now been raised ... Israelis opposed to compromise with the Palestinians now see an opportunity for the country to rid itself of its responsibility for Gaza." (Janes)

"After her show on the West Side, guests headed down to the Village, where Charlotte Ronson celebrated with friends Monday night at a party hosted by Ariva at Butter, dancing to the jams of none other than sister Samantha, who was rocking a 'Vote Ronson' shirt from the goodie bag of the show, in support of brother Mark. 'Those are for my brother as he’s up for the Grammy!' explained Samantha. 'Nothing to do with me. Just to show my support for my brother. He’s up for two Grammys–one is best producer–so I don’t think life gets much better than that!' Best friend Shoshanna Gruss stopped by, but headed home early to tend to her family. 'I used to be the first one there and last one to leave! Now I’m the first one to leave!' Nicky Hilton held court in a booth, while Tinsley Mortimer, Eleanor Ylvisaker, Nick Cannon, and the rest of the family, including Ann Dexter-Jones, Mark Ronson, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Alexander Dexter-Jones all toasted the designer on her success.'" (Fashionweekdaily)

"Hailing a cab, I rushed down Fifth, stopping off to see Tiffany for a blow out at Cornelia Day Resort. By the then the weather really started to rip. Giant flakes descended in a sea of white. Covered in hair spray I was lucky enough to find another taxi and arrive more or less on time in the tents. All the ladies were disappointed by the drizzle. Even Neiman Marcus’ able fashion director, Ken Downing complained. Who needs another bad hair day? Once inside, Renee Rockefeller, Aerin Lauder, Marina Rust and Tory Burch faced off across the front row from Vogue’s Anna Wintour, whose elegant hound’s-tooth checks were blocked by her bodyguard. Billy Norwich, Hamish Bowles in a jaunty blue tie, and Andre Leon Talley, who must have received inside information about the collection since he wore a felt fedora, just like the models, sat beside her. Angie Harmon, the only celebrity in sight, was flocked by admiring paparazzi." (NYSD)