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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the first lady of France, looked a littler, er, strange this week. I’m not saying she got Botox, but I am 90% sure her face would melt if she stood too close to a candle. That, or maybe she was auditioning as an extra for the “Twilight” series?
I’m not sure why anyone’s surprised, but Mike “The Situation” from “Jersey Shore” thinks he deserves an invitation to the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Perhaps he’ll be recognized for all his hard-hitting journalism he’s produced on the President’s theories and actions. Or maybe a critique of Obama’s poorly waxed chest.
The tanorexic told POLITICO: “I heard that it’s just a day where pretty much some of the biggest celebrities of the year get to come and meet the president. My show is one of the biggest shows of the year — and me being the main character of my show, as well as being one of the breakout stars of the year …”
Personally I was hoping Snooki would cartwheel for Sasha and Malia, if only to demonstrate how to look classy while doing acrobatics with your snatch out for the world to see.
The sassy actress Scarlett Johansson has been sending letters to her representative to encourage him to get involved with “The Healthy School Meals Act of 2010.” This initiative concerns the starlet, as she explains: “I’ve been involved with efforts to feed hungry children for years…Millions of families in America rely on subsidized school lunches, and these meals are absolutely crucial to children’s well-being.”
Even the Kucinichs are getting involved. Rep Dennis Kucinich’s wife commented that the competition for government dollars is stiff, but such plans like the Health School Meals Act would be great in the long-run. That seems to be the go-to explanation for many projects these days.
No word yet on how the Hollywoodite’s pleas were received, but Obama graded the actress’ representative an A for the Scarlett Letter.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted at the White House yesterday afternoon getting a private tour, adding to the list of celebrities that have suddenly become more interested in patriotism. Perhaps this is why people were so excited they were turning 18 and created a website counting down til their legal age rolled around–to see which way they’d vote!
Rielle Hunter, John Edwards’ mistress and baby mama of someone who misspelled my name, is so ashamed of her affair that she’s decided to pose with minimal clothing on a widely distributed magazine. She also added some tingly bits about her sex tape and her cliched obsession with a politician:
“I love Johnny and I love my daughter more than anything in the world, and I don’t want to ever do anything to hurt them or hurt their relationship.”
“I’m not a predator, I’m not a gold digger, I’m not the stalker. I didn’t have any power in that way in our relationship. He held all the power.”
“I know he loves me. I have never had any doubt at all about that. We love each other very much. And that hasn’t changed, and I believe that will be till death do us part. The love doesn’t go away. It’s unconditional. It’s unconditional on my part, but our connection is profound. There’s a lot of passion there.”
Since being a corrupt politician deserves praise, disgraced governor will be starring in Donald Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice.” He seems to be playing up his rap sheet as much as possible, enjoying his infamy as the guy who got caught trying to make under-the-table deals and somehow got away scot-free (and with really bad hair).
Such gems to look forward to hearing him say include, “I didn’t cook at all while governor, I was cooking up results for people,” and, “You’re fired? Yeah, I’ve heard that one before.”
Everybody Wins! DC is a non-profit dedicated to expanding and promoting child literacy through interactive experiences. The swanky gala event, held in downtown DC at The Capital Hilton, was no different: people of all ages mingled while students and mentors alike displayed the entertaining aspects of reading. Featuring a dual reading between EW!DC students and Washington luminaries like Colin Powell and US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, the show-stopping display of education and entertainment made for the perfect mid-week celebration. A full silent auction with luxury travel packages and fashionable summer apparel kept guests busy during the reception, while the live auction concluded the evening in a lively production of fundraising and philanthropy.
To get involved with the reading program with EW!DC, click here.
Photo credit: Amanda Holcomb.
Seen here in a natural foods store (is organic meth legal over there?), Winehouse has recently announced that she will be teaming up British designer Fred Perry to create a new line of clothing. Even half human/half droid (and 100% awesome) Karl Lagerfeld likes it, alledgedly.
Her clothing line, which carries a ’50s aesthetic and retails around £22 and £100, features a color palette of girly pink and edgy black. At least now she’ll look good when she goes to rehab next week.
Feeling like “a fish out of water,” actress Debra Messing spent Thursday on Capitol Hill. Messing testified in before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global health to discuss funding for AIDS.
After giving her testimony, the “Will & Grace” star talked with notable Reps Waxman, Lowey, and Engel (among others), which was somehow thrilling for the fiery redhead, who told POLITICO, “I am obsessed with punditry and watch all the political shows so this was a treat for me.”
Messing added that she is set to play an “Ann Coulter-esque” politico in upcoming show “Wright vs. Wrong” on ABC, went so far as to say about the controversial conservative: “I would be thrilled to hear from her camp, and thrilled to meet her.”
