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Carly Rae Jepsen singing for the Clintons
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Tue, Apr 9, 2013
We hear that "Call Me Maybe" crooner Carly Rae Jepsen will be joining Bill and Chelsea Clinton at a D.C. fundraiser later this month. The Clinton Foundation is hosting "A Night Out With the Millenium Network" party on Monday, April 29 at the Hamilton. Tickets cost between $150 and $2,500.
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Justin Timberlake tells Al Green stories at the White House
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Tue, Apr 9, 2013
Sure, President Obama likes to sing a little Al Green, but Justin Timberlake used to stalk him. The former boy bander admitted this fun fact in front of crowd gathered at the White House on Tuesday. First lady Michelle Obama introduced the pop star. "Everyone, let's breathe, even the moms,"...
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John Leguizamo, Anna Chlumsky performing at Will on the Hill
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Mon, Apr 8, 2013
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has again recruited some professionals to the Will on the Hill annual fundraiser, to help all those bad actors in Congress (no, really, they're terrible at delivering lines). Actor John Leguizamo and "Veep" actress Anna Chlumsky will join a cast that includes Sen....
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USA Today announces White House Correspondents' Dinner guests
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Mon, Apr 8, 2013
On Monday, USA Today announced just what stars the paper would be bringing to this year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, taking place later this month. The daily newspaper will bring "Friends" and "Cougar Town" actress Courteney Cox, "Glee" guest star and Broadway great Kristin...
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Former chief of staff reveals Dick Cheney had some advice for Rahm Emanuel
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Thu, Apr 4, 2013
There's a theme running among former chiefs of staff -- none of them particularly wanted the job. On Wednesday night, the National Archives and the Aspen Institute brought out five men who formerly held the position -- Donald Rumsfeld for President Ford, Ken Duberstein for President Reagan, Mack...
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Sightings: Mayor Gray gets behind the bar
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Thu, Apr 4, 2013
Wednesday was officially a big day in the city for District drinkers. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray stopped by Martin's Tavern in Georgetown as the establishment celebrated its 80th anniversary. Gray brought along an official proclamation marking April 3, 2013, "Martin's Tavern Day," handing it over...
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Tom Brokaw, Nick Clooney discussing JFK at the Newseum
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Thu, Apr 4, 2013
As American University continues to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's "A Strategy of Peace" speech delivered on its campus, veteran broadcasters Tom Brokaw and Nick Clooney are teaming up to discuss the Kennedy presidency at an event next month. The duo will be at the...
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Paul Wharton makes cameo on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' denies cheating
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Wed, Apr 3, 2013
Local television personality and "D.C. Housewives" alum Paul Wharton is easily identifiable by his long, lion's mane of hair, so it wasn't hard to notice him when he played a small part in last week's episode of "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice." Wharton was called in to aid his friend, reality...
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Carmen Electra will sing and shake at the Cherry Blossom Parade
Nikki Schwab
Updated: Wed, Apr 3, 2013
What couples nicely with spending a beautiful spring day looking at Cherry Blossoms? How about a pop performance from '90s personality Carmen Electra? Yes, we're serious. The former "Baywatch" babe is heading to town April 13 to perform at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. She...
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