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  • These are a few of our favorite Yeas

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/13/13 06:55 PM

    We surveyed the Yeas & Nays alumni association -- Politico's Patrick Gavin, Urban Daddy's Jeff Dufour, Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Kiki Ryan, the New York Post's Tara Palmeri, Clyde's Restaurant Group's Katy Adams and Washington City Paper's Jenny Rogers -- to give you, loyal readers, some...

  • So long, but not for long

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/13/13 06:20 PM

    In the fall of 2006, The Washington Examiner launched the Yeas & Nays column to cover the world of people, power and politics. In those almost seven years, the print column has entertained hundreds of thousands on their daily Metro commutes. Now, with the print edition gone after Friday,...

  • Newsbabes join forces for breast cancer

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/12/13 04:25 PM

    The Newsbabes -- those pink-clad broads of broadcasting -- are back again this year with their annual breast cancer fundraising, this year raising money for the Howard University Cancer Center. The event, in its fifth year, will be taking place June 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton in...

  • Sightings: Rasika West End attracts D.C. A-listers

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/12/13 03:25 PM

    Rasika West End was overflowing with D.C. newsmakers Tuesday night. First, President Obama's nominee for national security adviser, Susan Rice, dined at one table with her family. Then, at another table, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer had a meal with PBS' Jim Lehrer. And finally, Shaun...

  • 'Scandal' shoots in the District

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/11/13 05:05 PM

    While "Scandal" has never been as bad as "Homeland" when it comes to portraying D.C. realistically, some of those scenes that are clearly green-screened in front of the White House are simply jarring. But perhaps season three will be better, as a crew from Master Key Productions was in town...

  • Speakeasy: John Oliver starts 'Daily Show' gig with NSA zings

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/11/13 04:35 PM

    "I think you're misunderstanding the perceived problem here, Mr. President. No one is saying you broke any laws. We're just saying it's a little bit weird that you didn't have to." - British comedian John Oliver's punchy debut Monday night hosting "The Daily Show" while Jon Stewart takes the...

  • By the numbers: Oprah donated how much to the Smithsonian?

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/11/13 04:30 PM

    $12 million -- That's the whopping number of dollars Oprah Winfrey handed over to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the museum announced Tuesday, according to the Washington Post. Winfrey's name will adorn a 350-seat theater in the new museum, which is...

  • Dan Savage sips Mai Tais, talks Santorum

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/10/13 05:50 PM

    After three Mai Tais syndicated "Savage Love" columnist Dan Savage gets a tad out of hand. "Because I'm a lightweight," he laughed. "And when I'm drunk and there's a microphone in front of me, I get in all sorts of trouble." Savage chose to make trouble at an appearance Sunday night at the W...

  • Nicholas Sparks reading newest romance in D.C.

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/10/13 05:30 PM

    Fans of "The Notebook" will be elated to hear that author Nicholas Sparks is due in D.C. in September. The best-selling author will be promoting his newest novel, "The Longest Ride," at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. He will be interviewed by NBC Washington's Angie...

  • Sightings: Lil Jon comes decked in RGIII gear

    By Nikki Schwab | 06/10/13 04:05 PM

    Rapper Lil Jon was playing for the home team on Friday night when he showed up at the Huxley nightclub dressed in Redskins gear (and a very chunky gold chain). The hip-hop artist was sporting the name and number of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. Lil Jon was there to DJ a house party at...


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