Bloomberg Still Working on Ronald Lauder’s All-Important Approval
Hey, remember when the people of New York gave billionaire makeup heir Ronald Lauder the power to temporarily alter laws at his whim?
Posted 07/29/08 in Grub Street
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Bloomberg’s Last Meal; Starbucks Sandwiches Reprieved
Cheaper lobster rolls in Brooklyn, the harsh truths of calorie counts, American portion sizes scrutinized, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Posted 07/24/08 in Daily Intel
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Bloomberg, Gates Mercifully Decide Against Ruling World
Instead, they'll put their vast wealth toward preventing cigarette deaths in developing countries.
Posted 07/16/08 in Daily Intel
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Breaking: Mayor Bloomberg Is Rich
Yes, we know you know. But after Merrill Lynch sells its shares in Bloomberg, he'll be even RICHER!
Posted 07/07/08 in Daily Intel
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Who is the Stubborn Politician?
Today's 'Times' story today on the problems the rich face in therapy contains a rather juicy blind item.
Posted 07/02/08 in Daily Intel
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How to Succeed in the Offensive-T-shirt Business by Really, Really Trying
The T-shirt designer who brought us 'Jews Against Obama''s five-step plan for achieving microfame.
Posted 06/17/08 in Daily Intel
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Harry Potter and the Lean, Mean, Skorcher Butt Machine
Daniel Radcliffe is spotted toning up his bum for 'Equus,' Mary J. Blige helps a stranger buy a dress, and Adam Duritz takes up with a new actress, all in our daily distillation of the city's gossip columns.
Posted 06/05/08 in Daily Intel
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Spotted: Actor Who Plays Gay Overcompensating by Kissing Girls in Public
Eric van der Woodsen appeared in public with a new girlfriend, Republicans rallied behind Bruce Willis's wine store, and Governor Paterson ate some oysters, all in our roundup of today's gossip.
Posted 06/03/08 in The Cut
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Francisco Costa, Tom Ford, and Tory Burch Win Big at CFDAs
Last night's CFDA awards paid homage to Yves Saint Laurent and doled out awards to Francisco Costa for womenswear, Tom Ford for menswear, and more.
Posted 06/02/08 in The Cut
Run Through
A Closer Look at This Year's CFDA Award Nominees
Bone up on your CFDA Awards 2008 knowledge with our trusty illustrated handbook of this year's nominees and honorees.
Posted 04/23/08 in The Cut
Party Lines
Kelly Killoren Bensimon Has No ‘She’ Time
Poor Kelly Killoren Bensimon. You'd think that, while she's no longer editing 'Elle Accessories' or married to photog Gilles Bensimon, the poor thing would have some time to herself. She wishes.
Posted 03/28/08 in Daily Intel
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It Happened This Week: Striking Back
Hillary Clinton hit Barack Obama on Reverend Jeremiah Wright even as critics slammed her for fibbing about Bosnian sniper fire, Sean Combs smacked down rumors that he was involved with Tupac's shooting, and other events of the week that was.
Posted 01/07/08 in Grub Street
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