"Presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain is cleverly cornering his political counterpart, the presumptive Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama, into a series of unmoderated Presidential debates that recall the famous Lincoln-Douglass debates of 1858. It is a particularly crafty proposal from the Senator from Arizona because the early days of Senator Obama's campaign were carefully choreographed to mirror those of the 16th President of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln. 'And that is why, in the shadow of the Old State Capitol, where Lincoln once called on a house divided to stand together, where common hopes and common dreams still live, I stand before you today to announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America,' is how the Senator from Illinois began his campaign in February 2007." (Ron Mwangaguhunga/ Kenneth Cole's AWEARNESS Blog)
"Bellinis, seafood canapés, and tubs of moisturizer with a $1,300 price tag. Such was the high-end fare at La Mer's Wednesday-night party celebrating World Ocean Day—what do you mean it's not already circled on your calendar? The beach-themed soirée, set on the Rockefeller Center rooftop, benefited (to the tune of a $100,000 donation) ocean advocacy group Oceana. Despite such boldfaced beauties as Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosario Dawson, and Alek Wek, the most popular girls in the room were two models bearing jars of Crème de la Mer for guests to sample. "That was a czar-size scoop," said Rufus Albemarle, rubbing a royally hefty dollop on his face and then (inexplicably) on his ankles. Later, the well-moisturized earl caught up with Amber Valletta, an old pal from the nineties party circuit in Milan. 'I wouldn't say Amber was wild,' he mused. 'I'd say she was classically bold.' Responded the willowy supe, "I wasn't morally compromised then. That came later.'" (Style)
"COOLIO has joined the long list of has-been singers who are turning to entertaining Russian billionaires for money. The rapper was on a Delta LA-NY flight last week that was delayed on the ground for three hours. 'He came back from first-class to harangue his entourage,' a spy said. 'They were on their way to Moscow to play at some billionaire's party, and he was worried they were going to miss their connection. He said, We have to get off this plane. I can't miss the Moscow connection. The Russians are known to pay millions to one-time big names." (Page Six)
"HarperCollins staff are reeling today in the wake of last night's stunning announcement that their CEO of ten years, Jane Friedman, has been replaced by her 41-year-old deputy, Brian Murray. At the weekly marketing meeting held this morning in the central conference room on the second floor of the HarperCollins building, Ms. Friedman briefly addressed staff from all over publicity, marketing, sales and editorial, telling them that today would be her last day. According to several people who were present, Ms. Friedman—who normally oversees the Thursday morning marketing meetings—spoke with sadness, and left the room to a standing ovation when she was done." (Observer)
"While the Bowery Hotel is a far cry from the Latin American communities benefitted by Wayuu Taya, those who showed at Thursday night's benefit were certainly focused on the issues at hand. Patricia Velasquez launched this non-profit five years ago. 'I feel like it's the first year!' she exclaimed. 'What was once a need is now a cause for celebration.' There was no lack of A-listers. Emcee Anderson Cooper supported his friend (and Creative Vision founder) Kathy Eldon. Russell Simmons brought his genius to the dinner speeches. Donna Karan was honored for her work with Urban Zen, and Iman was applaued for her support of several charities. 'Imagine!' she said. 'I was emcee the first year, and now I'm being honored. I've made my way up!' Amy Sacco suffered from a raspy voice, an aftershock of her busy party schedule.'My voice is from your friend Iman,' she explained to Velasquez. 'She does all the work! I just show up--I don't know how you do it.'" (Fashionweekdaily)
"HILLARY's New York players figure Obama will stiff them. But time rubs the glow off every shiny new toy. Maybe a misstep, maybe his liberal crowd can't get each promise fulfilled, maybe he'll need new money. Down the line they figure they'll get rediscovered. And newly disenfranchised supporters are cranky about where their money went. Like those millions to Hillary's former chief strategist Mark Penn? As of today, they're thinking, "OK, so I built him a wing for his house - but did I have to build him a pool, too?' Her first step toward survival is Martha's Vineyard. They go every summer for a quickie visit. This time the Clintons booked for an entire month." (Cindy Adams)
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