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The Reliable Source: December, 2011

Posted at 12:04 AM ET, 12/30/2011

Names and Faces: Caleb Followill, Wynonna Judd, Jay-Z

By Gabriela Melendez Olivera  |  12:04 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011

Names and Faces: Steven Tyler, Josh Earnest, Dave McKenna, Arlen Specter, Woody Guthrie, “Cheetah”

By Michael Cotterman  |  01:00 AM ET, 12/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 12/28/2011

Names and Faces: John Legend, Sinead O’Connor, Van Halen

By Michael Cotterman  |  12:00 AM ET, 12/28/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Read this: What’s in, what’s out in 2012? The List approaches

Soon we’ll know.

By The Reliable Source  |  11:00 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Read This

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Names and Faces: Aretha Franklin, Holland Taylor, Beyonce, Matthew McConaughey

By Christian Hettinger  |  08:59 AM ET, 12/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 12/26/2011

Names and Faces: Prince Philip, Salahis, ‘Scrubs,’ DeNiro baby

By Christian Hettinger  |  08:55 AM ET, 12/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 12/23/2011

The Reliable Source Person of the Year 2011: Anthony Weiner

This year the former U.S. congressman became the poster boy for social networking sex scandals. See our runners-up for the title.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:00 AM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:43 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Reliable Source Best of 2011, miscellaneous division

Hot destinations, bad crashes, daddy’s girls, reinventions, and good-byes.

By The Reliable Source  |  07:43 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:22 PM ET, 12/22/2011

Reliable Source Best of 2011: Feuds and Weddings

This year's signature matches, be they harmonious or otherwise.

By The Reliable Source  |  07:22 PM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Quiz: Eat this, not that, ethics edition

Would you be in compliance with party regulations? Take our.

By The Reliable Source  |  11:26 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin welcome baby boy

There’s a sweet ending to the former NYC congressman’s very bad year.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:56 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:49 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Congressional Christmas vacations held up by payroll tax battle

Republicans and Democrats will spend their holiday in duking it out in the halls of government.

By The Reliable Source  |  11:49 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:42 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Who will be Reliable Source Person of the Year?

Come on, people, this one should be easy. But we’re still taking your votes. Meanwhile, look back at previous winners.

By The Reliable Source  |  09:42 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Update: First woman to wear pants on House floor, Rep. Charlotte Reid

It was a Republican from Illinois who in 1969 beat Pat Schroeder and other female lawmakers to become the first congresswoman in trousers.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:51 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Update

Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Hey, isn’t that . . .?: Jayson Werth

Lingering in town during the off-season to dine with the bosses.

By The Reliable Source  |  05:51 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Hey

Posted at 05:28 PM ET, 12/21/2011

In other news: Hillary Clinton to lead U.S. delegation to Vaclav Havel funeral; Lou Reed remembers late Czech leader

The Velvet Underground frontman wishes he could have updated the Velvet Revolution leader on the Occupy movement.

By The Reliable Source  |  05:28 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Hey, isn’t that. . . ? President Obama at Del Ray Pizzeria, Potomac Yard

With the wife and kids out of town, POTUS took a break from the payroll tax debate in Alexandria.

By The Reliable Source  |  02:43 PM ET, 12/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011

In other news. . . : D.C. man sues over ‘Avatar’ concept

Bryant Moore claims James Cameron stole his idea.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Barney Frank: What’s the House floor dress code, anyway?

On Monday the congressman flouted the House’s strict sartorial standards, which demand a coat and tie, by wearing a schlubby-looking t-shirt that showed a lot.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:20 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics

Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 12/20/2011

Love, etc.: Dan Pfeiffer and Sarah Feinberg separate; Debra Messing; Chaz Bono

An amicable split for two Obama aides.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:05 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 12/20/2011

In other news. . . : Sean Penn and Maria Conchita Alonso in political shouting match at LAX

Penn’s long-ago co-star from “Colors” had to know she was playing with fire. But what a story.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:42 PM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 12/20/2011

VIP cameos in Washington Ballet’s “Nutcracker”

Washington Ballet has made a habit of peppering the holiday standard with local notables.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:00 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Hey, isn’t that. . . ?: Governors at ‘Ann’; Rep. Connolly at jury duty

Pols around town.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:39 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Hey

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Love, etc.: Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard split

After more than a quarter century together.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:29 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 12/19/2011

In other news. . . : Louis C.K., James Franco, Maya Angelou and Common

The first is hosting a media-political dinner; the second is triggering dispute at NYU; the latter two are beefing over a new song.

By The Reliable Source  |  02:47 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 12/19/2011

Quoted: Chris Wallace on his dad’s changed priorities

At 93, Mike Wallace never talks about “60 Minutes,” only about his family, his son says in anew interview.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:27 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Quoted

Posted at 10:35 PM ET, 12/18/2011

Supreme Court spouses dish up a cookbook tribute to Martin Ginsburg

It’s a surprise hit at the Supreme Court gift shop.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:35 PM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:16 PM ET, 12/18/2011

Update: Loretta Sanchez’s 2011 Christmas card

It’s still about Gretzky.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:16 PM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Update

Posted at 10:04 PM ET, 12/18/2011

Love, etc.: Britney Spears engaged, Kobe Bryant divorcing, Huma Abedin gets (baby) showered

Love’s wonderful---until it isn’t.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:04 PM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 09:50 PM ET, 12/18/2011

In other news...: First lady asked to Marine Ball

Here’s taking the Marine celebrity-date fad to the next level.

By The Reliable Source  |  09:50 PM ET, 12/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 01:10 AM ET, 12/16/2011

Christopher Hitchens: Looking back at a Washington character

Highlights of Washington Post stories about the legendary journalist and bon vivant.

By The Reliable Source  |  01:10 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Read This

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 12/16/2011

White House Christmas card 2011: As usual, not a person in sight

The Obamas released a new family portrait — but it’s not on their Christmas card.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:00 AM ET, 12/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 12/15/2011

In other news: Virginia first lady and daughter take roles in ‘Lincoln’

The lieutenant governor turned down a part, though.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:39 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Quoted: Paris Jackson on hiding her face

She didn’t get it at the time, and doesn’t seem to miss it.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:22 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:37 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Love, etc.: Rodney Atkins files for divorce after fight arrest

There’s got to be fodder for a song in here.

By The Reliable Source  |  02:37 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Obamas release new family portrait

The photo was taken Sunday in the Oval Office.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:08 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 12/15/2011

Jon Huntsman’s daughter dated Kris Humphries

So we learn in the new GQ, the latest publication besotted with the daughters of the going-nowhere GOP contender.

By The Reliable Source  |  07:00 AM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Friends bid final farewell to Joe Robert

A-listers gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the life of the D.C. philanthropist.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:25 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Brent Scowcroft and the art of sleeping through the meeting

The former national security advisor was toasted at an Atlantic Council dinner.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:49 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Parties

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 12/14/2011

Elizabeth Taylor jewelry sells for $115 million (photos)

And check out the vintage photo of Queen Elizabeth eyeballing the movie star’s gems.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:35 PM ET, 12/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 12/13/2011

In other news: First “Survivor” champ Richard Hatch leaves jail

Fresh out of the hoosegow, Hatch wants back on TV.

By The Reliable Source  |  05:40 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Martin O’Malley, Marion Barry tweet to the stars

You’d think they could just pick up the phone to reach Lady Gaga or Spike Lee.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:46 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Surreal Estate: “Other Camp David” on the market

Only $8.9 million.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:59 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Surreal Estate

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Update: Richmond tree lighting back on

Steven Spielberg used the state capitol as a stand in for the White House, but he’ll be out in time for the annual ceremony.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:51 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Update

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Katie Couric and Brooks Perlin break up

After five years, a split for the anchorwoman and her younger boyfriend.

By The Reliable Source  |  11:50 AM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Amir Khan makes hospital detour, misses post-fight party

A sadder ending to a sad night for the British boxer.

By The Reliable Source  |  07:00 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Parties

Posted at 05:15 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Justin Bieber scores free clothes at American Apparel in Georgetown

The singer stopped by the Georgetown store where employees comped his entire haul.

By The Reliable Source  |  05:15 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 12/12/2011

In other news: Orson Welles’s Oscar to be auctioned

It’s the only Oscar won by “Citizen Kane.”

By The Reliable Source  |  04:30 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Hey, isn’t that. . . ?: Alison Starling and Peter Alexander

Registry shopping together. Could they be any cuter?

By The Reliable Source  |  03:30 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Hey

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Update: Michelle Obama announces Guinness World Record for jumping jacks

The First Lady led a national effort to get 300,265 kids hopping.

By The Reliable Source  |  01:50 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  First Family

Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Spike Lee get 2012 BET Honors

Maya Angelou, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Beverly Kearney also among this year’s VIPs.

By The Reliable Source  |  05:00 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Parties

Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 12/12/2011

Meryl Streep’s Capitol photo shoot in Vogue

The star posed with female lawmakers and other VIP supporters of a National Women’s History Museum.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:00 AM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 12/11/2011

Hey, isn’t that. . . ?: Chad Ochocinco; Oscar De La Hoya

Lots of athletes hanging around town this weekend.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:58 PM ET, 12/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Hey

Posted at 10:10 PM ET, 12/09/2011

Rep. Loretta Sanchez carries on holiday card tradition, without beloved cat Gretzky

Rep. Loretta Sanchez is asking the public to help pick this year’s wacky holiday card.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:10 PM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics

Posted at 10:04 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Bill O’Reilly: Latest target of video activism

The Fox News personality poked a camcorder-wielding protester with his umbrella.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:04 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Marion Barry biopic in development with Eddie Murphy as star

Spike Lee is a potential director of the movie, now in development for HBO.

By The Reliable Source  |  09:00 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Rep. Rick Larsen fires three staffers over crass tweets

The young aides boasted on Twitter about drinking at the office and made fun of their boss, according to a report.

By The Reliable Source  |  05:45 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 12/08/2011

Quoted: Rep. Hank Johnson doesn’t want you to see his Netflix queue

Can you really order “Debbie Does Dallas”?

By The Reliable Source  |  01:47 PM ET, 12/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Quoted, Politics

Posted at 06:09 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Prince Charles taps Michael Kaiser to head U.S. foundation

Hey, the Kennedy Center head honcho knows how to bring in the big money from donors.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:09 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:58 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Alec Baldwin and other VIP flight risks: Do celebs make for unfriendly skies?

Seems like a lot of famous people are getting removed from planes these days.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:58 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 12/07/2011

Quoted: Kid Rock on Romney’s campaign theme song pick

He’s fine with the candidate using “Born Free,” but he wishes it were “So Hott” instead.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:00 PM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Quoted, Politics

Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 12/06/2011

In other news: Mitt Romney theme song; Lady Gaga at White House; Chris Matthews’s brother; Alec Baldwin deplanes

Romney has selected “Born Free,” by redneck rocker Kid Rock, as his campaign song.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:05 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Why Amanda Knox hired D.C. superlawyer Bob Barnett

He may not call himself a literary agent, but Barnett knows a thing or two about seven-figure book deals.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:34 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Sidwell Friends’s surprising Pearl Harbor Day menu

A lunch that will live in infamy? Officials at the school where the Obama girls attend, say it’s just an unintentional juxtaposition.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:58 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:28 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Love, etc.: Candace Bushnell divorcing

In court papers, she accuses her dancer husband of having an affair with a ballerina.

By The Reliable Source  |  12:28 PM ET, 12/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Kennedy Center Honors after-party: C’mon, people, mingle!

Shy or tired? There was less high-wattage mingling at the post-show dinner this year.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:33 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Jackson Browne performs for Occupy Washington

Or was it for their moms?

By The Reliable Source  |  04:23 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics, Celebvocate

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 12/05/2011

In other news: Giuliana Rancic will have mastectomy

The E! host is opting for aggressive cancer treatment.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:37 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  In other news...

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 12/05/2011

Quoted: Ginger White on mixing money and sex

Doesn’t recommend it.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:01 PM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Quoted

Posted at 06:30 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Read this: Kennedy Center Honors; Herman Cain’s hand gestures

A couple stories to check out while you’re waiting for some more Reliable Source items.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:30 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Read This

Posted at 07:39 PM ET, 12/01/2011

J.R. Martinez in D.C.: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ winner gets hero’s welcome at Pentagon

Who’d figure that the military community would warm to seeing one of their own cha-cha-cha in kitschy costumes? But the badly burned veteran triumphed with a swagger that defied pity.

By The Reliable Source  |  07:39 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Jennifer Siebel Newsom: Another political family gravitates to documentary film

If you’re a Hill-type with spare time, documentary filmmaking is still the hobby of choice.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:24 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:44 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Quoted: Delonte West on no-hassle truck parking

The NBA free agent, who took a job delivering furniture during the lockout, simply tossed over the keys when in a pinch to park.

By The Reliable Source  |  04:44 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Quoted

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 12/01/2011

Rep. Lynn Woolsey: Crossword puzzling at the Capitol (video)

The California Democrat was caught by C-SPAN’s cameras, filling out a crossword puzzle while a fellow rep addressed the House.

By The Reliable Source  |  03:30 PM ET, 12/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics

Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Sidwell Friends’s secretive traditions revealed in new satiric novel

Natalie Wexler’s book draws on the mothers’ annual variety show, an epic event destined for meltdown.

By The Reliable Source  |  10:00 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Meryl Streep kicks off Washington visit by meeting women senators

Her Kennedy Center Honors week is starting to feel like an official state visit.

By The Reliable Source  |  06:35 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Love, etc.: Alex Ovechkin’s new girlfriend is Maria Kirilenko; Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari, on again; Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry

And Jay Cutler is reengaged to Kristin Cavallari. Happy news all around

By The Reliable Source  |  04:20 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Love

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Hey, isn’t that. . . ?: Michelle Obama

At Co Co. Sala downtown.

By The Reliable Source  |  02:09 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Hey

 

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