Nikki Schwab

Published: Sun, May 19, 2013

George Washington University graduates got a dose of Olivia Pope on Sunday as "Scandal" star Kerry Washington gave the school's commencement address on the National Mall. "You're thinking we're celebrating our academic and intellectual achievement with that lady who is having an affair with...

Alicia M. Cohn

Published: Sun, May 19, 2013

Veteran news anchor Jim Lehrer is approaching 80 years old, but he wants to make one thing clear: He didn't know any Founding Fathers personally. He does have a favorite, though, and he's the reason the retired "PBS NewsHour" host read a few lines from his 2005 novel "The Franklin Affair" on...

Alicia M. Cohn

Published: Sun, May 19, 2013

Controversy over Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" movement drew a large crowd of mostly young, professional women from the D.C. area on Thursday. "We're not going to have a catfight" tonight, the Washington Post's "On Faith" editor, Sally Quinn, announced at the start of the Independent Women's...

Nikki Schwab

Published: Sun, May 19, 2013

For those who have yet to cram a Mike Isabella-made sandwich down their gullet, the "Top Chef" alum is extending the pop-up version of his forthcoming 14th Street sandwich shop G. The pop-up, which was supposed to end its run at his Italian eatery Graffiato on Friday, will continue through this...

Nikki Schwab

Published: Sun, May 19, 2013

Jessica Alba graced Bethesda with her presence Friday evening as the special guest at this year's Front Row fashion event. The actress and author, wearing a collared patterned dress with her hair in a high ponytail, signed copies of her new book, "The Honest Life," briefly attended a VIP...

Alicia M. Cohn

Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., CNN host Jake Tapper and D.C. chef Spike Mendelsohn all donned Nationals helmets and swung a bat on Wednesday night for the annual Home Runs for Horton's Kids at Nationals Park. Organizers estimate the event raises about a third of the budget for Horton's Kids'...

Alicia M. Cohn

Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

Chris Cassidy, speaking from the International Space Station -- where the new movie "Star Trek Into Darkness" was beamed up for the astronauts to screen this week -- has two space berths ready for the movie's cast. "Whoever can rush to a rocket first, you got a place to sleep," Cassidy said...

Nikki Schwab

Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

"Joe Wilson introducing Mark Sanford to the House of Representatives. #strangerthanfiction." - What Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., tweeted as Rep. Joe "You lie!" Wilson, R-S.C., introduced former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford at his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday evening on the floor of the...

Alicia M. Cohn

Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

Spock left the spaceship Wednesday night, transported (as actor Zachary Quinto) to the District the same evening his new movie, "Star Trek: Into Darkness," opened nationwide. So does the sequel, which delves into space politics and terrorism, have something to say to real-life politicians? "I...

Nikki Schwab

Updated: Wed, May 15, 2013

New York mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn is the latest lady in politics to get a Vogue spread, appearing in the magazine's June issue holding a cup of Dunkin' Donuts joe. Vogue being Vogue, the mag published a part of Quinn's forthcoming memoir, "With Patience and Fortitude," detailing the...