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Who knew that Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast and Newsweek, was so comical. She either borrowed one of Letterman’s joke writers or it comes naturally. Either way, she was a comic hit at the bi-partisan Inaugural brunch she hosted at Cafe Milano sponsored by Credit Suisse.
Tina Brown
“Welcome,” she said, “to the Daily Beast Newsweek bi-partisan brunch where democrats, republicans and their food tasters all sit down together.”
Listen in:
Mr. Hollywood – Harvey Weinstein weighs in:
There were so many “A” listers, as they are commonly referred to in certain circles, it would make The Green Book jealous. We’re not getting into name calling – it would take too long – but we chatted up some guests.
former Secretary of State Madelaine Albright
“I had a wonderful time beginning the weekend Inaugural celebrations at the Day of Service,” said Star Jones – lawyer, journalist, writer, and television personality. “For me, working in the area of women’s health is my passion and eradicating heart disease is my purpose in life. So, when the President, the First Family, the Vice-President, his family and Dr. Biden started the Day of Service as a way to kick off the Inauguration, it fit right into my will-house so I am very proud to have been a part of that. I was here in 20009 and it’s wonderful coming full circle and looking forward to the second term.”
Bill Cohen, Janet Langhart and Star Jones
“When President Obama had his wife’s birthday party at Milano, that is the moment he surrendered to Washington.” David Frum – contributing editor at Newsweek and The Daily Beast and CNN.
Ambassador Elizabeth Bagley and Arianna Huffington
Ok, we’ll give you a few more names to capture the flavor of the day: possible next Secretary of State Senator John Kerry with his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry, Chris Wallace of Fox News, speechwriter and author Peggy Noonan, Lynda and Bill Webster, Ann and Lloyd Hand, Gayle King, Susan and David Axelrod, Debbie Dingell and Susan Blumenthal – and that was just walking in.
Eva Longoria: Activist and Actress:
