Celebritology Live: We're All Jealous of Tina Fey

You've Been Served... a Heaping Plate of Gossip

When stars shave their heads, couch-jump, spend countless minutes in jail, commit a fashion faux pas and/or other random acts of ego-inspired inanity, washingtonpost.com Celebritology blogger Liz Kelly is on the job. Every weekday, Liz shares the buzz, offers perspective and provides crucial links to juicy alternate news sources and, of course, takes your reaction in her daily blog.

Join Liz LIVE every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET to gab about the latest celebrity pairings (and splittings), rising stars (and falling ones), and get the scoop on the latest gossip making waves across the Web.

In her pre-celeb obsessed days (as if!), Liz ran washingtonpost.com's Discussions section, where she enjoyed talking to really interesting people -- sometimes even Post reporters -- on the phone. She still produces Pulitzer-prize winner Gene Weingarten's weekly Chatological Humor discussion and serves as co-proprietress of post.com's "Lost" Central.

Celebritology Live Archive

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Liz Kelly: Afternoon everyone and welcome back to this very special pre-Celebritology/Mighty Appetite Meet Up edition of Celebritology Live. If you're in the D.C. metro area, come out tonight to meet me and Mighty Appetite blogger Kim O'Donnel, try some special Andy Warhol-themed drinks and generally celebrate the happiest of hours (or two) with a group of people united in their love of celebrity gossip. Or food. Or food gossip. Or celebrity food. There will be a giveaway. It's a washingtonpost.com-themed iPod. Tragically hip.

The details:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
M Bar at the Renaissance M Street Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW. Closes Metro stops are Foggy Bottom & Dupont Circle. Garage parking is available, but a little pricy. Driving directions available here.

Anyhow -- come on out. I'll be there. Kim will be there. Producer Paul will be there. Producer Rocci will be there. Mr. Liz will be there. Sadly, no Andy the cat. He's got other plans.

Not much afoot in the celebrity news arena this afternoon. Maybe something will happen as we chat. Anyone care to volunteer for keeping an eye on the wires?

What's on your mind? Portly Boy George? Svelte Kate Winslet? Gary Coleman in a cowboy hat and overalls? Gwyneth's latest GOOP update? The sudden death of Natalie Portman's vegan shoe line? Let's talk...

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Just like cowbell, I gotta have more Andy!: Let's see our weekly Andy picture first and then we can get to all these silly celebs.

Liz Kelly: This week, extreme close up of bad cat.

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Pleated pants and argyle socks?: How do you advise I dress tonight if I want to stand a chance of getting lucky with one of your celebritilogist groupies?

Liz Kelly: There's only one possible answer and I think you know what it is.

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Ordway St, NW - Sharon Stone: Can we give this lady a Kennedy Center Honor for the years of crazy she has provided us with when she appears in front of a microphone? Sharon, Sharon, Sharon...

washingtonpost.com: Sharon Stone Hijacks Tribute With Sex Talk For Samuel L. Jackson (Defamer)

Liz Kelly: I don't know about a Kennedy Center honor, but that might make for an interesting addition to next years Celebritology Honors (which are almost as prestigious, no?).

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Atlanta: So what did you think of the finale of "True Blood"? I'm surprised the killer didn't end up being Terry, although I still think there's something not right with him, and sad that Rene ended up being a bad guy. Can't wait for next season...

Liz Kelly: Actually, I figured it wasn't Terry because they were obviously using him as a red herring. I actually was thinking it might be the detective -- Andy -- just because he was so intent on pinning everything on Jason. I liked Rene, too, tho -- and am sorry he won't be back.

I do wonder what the focus will be next season since the killer storyline is, ummm, dead.

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Twilight: I am DEEPLY ashamed and embarrassed, but... I really liked "Twilight" (the movie). I'm in my mid-20s, have a great job, a great boyfriend, and am part of a very smart book club. But... I had SO MUCH FUN watching the movie, and now I want to read the book series (while on vacation--it's a good excuse to read teen-lit).

What were your thoughts on the movie/book? And also, I find Rob Pattinson on one hand sexy and on the other hand truly repulsive (it might have been the brows). Can you fill me in on his "relationship" with Kristen Stewart? ALSO - This TOTALLY ruins my plan to name my child Annabelle and call her Bella. BAH.

Liz Kelly: Rut roh, here comes the "Twilight" contingent to hijack the chat again.

I haven't seen the movie or read any of the books, though I'm starting to think I'd better. When asked, though, my 16-year-old niece said the movie was "cool" in an offhandish, I'm annoying her by even asking kind of way.

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Falls Church, Va.: WHY was Gary Coleman at a bowling alley in Utah?

This is the central absurdity that has not been addressed. Just posing the question sounds like the beginning of a dirty joke.

Liz Kelly: A man can have hobbies, can't he? And, not to be height-ist or anything, but it seems that bowling creates a somewhat level playing field for people of all shapes and sizes. Maybe Gary bowls because volleyball just isn't an option.

And, further, who can blame him for getting a little upset when some random guy starts snapping pix? The only thing I'd change if I were Gary is the pleated pants.

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Rx for BritBrit: Ug. That special was depressing. But if Britney must "tour" and revive her career -- wouldn't she be better suited to a Celine Dion style show in Vegas where the fans come to her and she can eek out a regular routine for herself and the boys?

Liz Kelly: Absolutely. I honestly don't think the Britney Spears machine -- because that's what her career boils down to -- knows how to do anything else than follow the same single/album/tour trajectory over and over again. I wish she'd at least work with Linda Perry to change up her style just a little bit. The songs are still catchy, but there's no evolution happening. It gets old. Meanwhile, female singers like Rihanna and M.I.A. are totally changing the game.

Of course, I say this and watch -- Brit's album will top the charts again.

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McLean, Va.: I just wanted to say "thanks" for implementing registration for the comments portion on the blog. My boss also appreciates it even if she doesn't quite know why. (My productivity at work has returned to the pre-Celebritology level!)

Liz Kelly: Well, I'll forgive you less commenting as long as you're still reading the blog posts themselves just as much.

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Falls Church, VA: I'm looking forward to HH tonight, but I'd like to get a count of single straight men who will be in attendance. I'm thinking it's going to be an estro-fest.

washingtonpost.com: Ahem.

Liz Kelly: Well, there's producer Paul piping up. Just introduce yourself to him as Liz Lemon and you will have yourself a boyfriend.

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GOOP: I like to eat and shop, too. If I post my favorites on my website will I be as fabulous as Gwyneth?

Liz Kelly: Oooh, I can answer this: Yes!

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D.C., but Visiting Connecticut: "Hamm to play Fey love interest on '30 Rock'"

Oh. Apparently there's an actor named Jon Hamm. My first thought was that they'd brought in Mia. The soccer player.

washingtonpost.com: No, but Nomar will date Jack.

Liz Kelly: Ahh, sports humor, so... sporty.

I think one Roxie1 said it best this morning in the blog: "I didn't think it was possible I could want to be Tina Fey even more, but the John Hamm thing does it."

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washingtonpost.com: Also, Liz Lemon doesn't play for that team:

Liz Kelly: Thank you Producer Paul (whose reverence of Liz Lemon may just have him wishing he was John Hamm).

Liz Kelly: See.

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Montag's Mom: Do you think Heidi's mom is in on the sham-wedding/relationship-for-publicity or is she genuinely appalled and worried for her daughter?

Liz Kelly: According to Us Weely, Montag Mama is just in a snit because she wasn't invited to the wedding. Because, you know, women usually like to have their moms along when they elope. As do their new husbands.

I would like to thank Mrs. Montag, tho, for increasing interest in this story. When it was just speculation over whether Speidi had really married, it was meh. Now that Mrs. Montag has accused Spencer of drugging Heidi, well, that makes it a must read.

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Lost cast in a loft: The new promo pic of the Lost cast has been criticized as being over-photoshopped and just plain weird that they are all gathered in a loft apartment. But I love the idea of them all living together "The Real World" style with a camera crew! Extra points if they can get Puck from the San Francisco cast to move in -- Sayid would not stand for his nonsense.

Liz Kelly: It is totally over-stylized. They were obviously all shot at different times then placed in this setting like so many knick knacks. I can't get over-exercised about why they are pictured in a loft style apartment, tho. Who cares? It's a promo shot. We know some of them have left the island. Perhaps this is some kind of future flash Lostie holiday party.

More importantly: Sawyer in an understated sport jacket and Sayid with his leg cocked jauntily over the arm of a La-Z-Boy recliner.

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Gary Coleman: You don't think the pleated pants make him look taller?

Liz Kelly: Quite the opposite. They have an Oompa Loompa-ing effect.

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Liz Kelly: OMG, I just Google image searched "Oompa Loompa" and came back with this.

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Heincer!: "Now that Mrs. Montag has accused Spencer of drugging Heidi..."

But he's a God fearin', gun totin' Republican boy. Aren't they supposed to "just say no to drugs"?

Liz Kelly: Surely [Rush Limbaugh] you [President Bush] jest.

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Richmond, Va.: I have completely changed my career path. I am now working towards creating my own successful comedy show (it will definitely be a romantic comedy) so I can sign Jon Hamm to play my love interest. I only wish I had thought of this sooner. Tina Fey is a genius.

Liz Kelly: Right. Good plan.

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Wood's Post-Manson makeover: Wow. Maybe we should all breakup with Marilyn Manson -- EvanRachelWood looks lighter and brighter.

washingtonpost.com: (Getty Images)

Liz Kelly: Yet still eerily reminiscent of fellow Manson ex Dita Von Teese.

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byool, IN: Four comments, one question:

Let me say I love to say the line "Google the hell out of Liz Kelly."

Canada thanks you for the shout-out.

For Falls Church: Gary Coleman was at a bowling alley in Utah because nobody will golf with him any more. If he gets on the green in less than three strokes, he'll kill you with his short game.

As it happens, I am wearing that perfect Celebritology pickup outfit right this minute. Alas, I won't make it to the drinky thingy tonight.

Now, about Jennifer Aniston: do you get the feeling that all this talk about "longing" for a baby from a woman who should have no problem finding what the kids call a "baby daddy" is some sort of subtle hint to the rest of us that she's infertile? I mean, she's 39, good looking, filthy rich, seems nice enough. Someone must want to have sex with her, right? Feel free to speculate wildly.

Liz Kelly: Well, byoo, as usual you've outdone yourself.

As for Jen -- I was wondering the same thing. It isn't as if she doesn't have the resources to adopt or work with a fertility challenges. If it's male DNA she needs, I'm sure Matt LeBlanc would be happy to help out his old "Friend." It's not like he's doing anything else.

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Tina Fey: I have been jealous of Tina Fey ever since she scored a lengthy profile in the New Yorker in 2003 when she was just past 30.

But everything she's done since then has made me admire her even more. And she manages to remain self-deprecating besides. Life is so unfair.

Liz Kelly: I know, but it honestly couldn't be happening to a nicer person. She's a class act, that one.

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The Tragically Hip: With that sly Canadian music reference, you have narrowed Ms. Lemon's lead in my own personal "Favorite Liz" contest.

Also, understand many of us men will be wearing pleats tonight on purpose. Be nice.

Liz Kelly: Well, why stop at pleats? Add some suspenders and clown shoes and make a night of it.

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Charlottesville, Va.: So, what is with Goop? Are we to believe that Gwyneth is going to be a new lifestyle guru or is this some sort of PR campaign -- what gives?

washingtonpost.com: GOOP

Liz Kelly: She's white Oprah. White British-ish Oprah.

I can't wait until next week to find out about Gwyneth's favorite L.A. haunts. I need to know the proper venues for sporting the $1,200 watch I'll be asking for this Christmas on her advice.

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Tinseltown: Something about the Tina Fey Vanity Fair article...she seems to go out of her way to show she's never done anything bad....Do you think she's as square as she portrays herself, or do you suspect there may be skeletons in that closet (and, literally, skeletons. No one has seen Victoria Jackson in years.)

Liz Kelly: I dunno -- I think Tina's on the level. After all, she did open up about the story behind the scar on her face (an attack in her front yard when she was just five years old). That seems like a pretty traumatic thing to share with the world -- I can't imagine there'd be much she'd hide if she's willing to share that, unless you're referring to her brief stint as a lap dancer at a truck stop strip club. She only did that to make some legit money and stop dealing meth. Which she only got into because she was so dissatisfied with herself for vandalizing retirement homes. Give the woman a break.

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Washington, D.C.: On a "Lost"/Sayid note, I just watched "Bride and Prejudic"e this weekend (so funny!) and the actor who plays Sayid was amazing in it. And he dances. With the dancing, the hotness, and the "English Patient," I mean, heck, he's totally teh hottest on that show.

Liz Kelly: Great movies -- I rent both again.

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Atlanta: What do we make of the platform sneakers worn by little Tom Cruise? His feet looked like the animated characters on Frosty the Snowman

Liz Kelly: Let me find that photo so everyone can see.

Here we are.

Those are some big boy shoes, all right.

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Brazil: I'm sorry I just read "Ethan Hawke Ladykiller" right now so, I can't be quiet. Liz, you are really wrong about Ethan Hawke. I mean, check for before to give opinions on his life. The history show us that he is a loving person and a great father. Besides Uma got married soon afterward.

Liz Kelly: Sorry Brazil (if that is your real name), but I stand by my original post. He may well be a loving person and a great father, but that doesn't mean he can't also be bad at monogamy.

He's never tried -- in either his actions or his words -- to be anything other than a user of women. I can't find the link now, but I remember reading a column by him years and years ago -- it may have been in Sassy or Jane -- while he was married to Uma and even then he wrote about how it was natural for men's eyes (and sometimes more) to wander, that is just how men are built.

But I am interested in your reasons for defending him. If I'm wrong, prove me so... I'm always willing to learn.

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GOOPville: Did you happen to read Megan Hustad's piece, "Gwynneth.com" in today's The Daily Beast?

More sniping than rip roaring funny, however you've gotta admit, this rings sadly true:

"Having absorbed the lesson that people don't enjoy lectures about money from an Estee Lauder spokesmodel who'd never, ever had to worry about money, Paltrow now speaks with greater awareness of her privilege. 'The hotels are on the pricey side,' she writes on the site's GO section, 'but my GOOP girls are doing some research into some more affordable places, which we will personally try before recommending.' Should one bristle or apply for a staff position?"

washingtonpost.com: Stepping in GOOP (The Daily Beast)

Liz Kelly: I did not read this, but will after the show.

Here's a link to my take on the GOOP venture, back in September.

Here's the thing though -- Gwyneth has gotten such a harsh response to GOOP (and the hits just keep on coming) that the longer she keeps it up now, the more I will respect her. Funny how that happens, but if -- in the face of stone cold criticism -- she keeps going, I might just start thinking that this is a labor of love for her.

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Anonymous: Liz, I just friended you on Facebook. Will you accept? I heart you.

Liz Kelly: Sure.

I'm easy.

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No Andy for me :( : Access denied. Darn government computer. Is there a government-friendly Andy picture? Please?

Liz Kelly: Try this one.

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Washington, D.C.: Hi Liz,

I wanted to say that I am looking forward to tonight. You, Kim, Gene, and all the other Post hosts make my workday. Also, the chats are great to turn to when I need advice about curtains, beets, or moving in with Alex Rodriguez. See you later!

Liz Kelly: Me too! Make sure to say hi.

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Left out: (which is different than the Left Behind series) What can those of us do who are not lucky enough to live the metropolitan Washington area? Any provisions for "virtual" drinks tonight? Live-streaming of the event?

Liz Kelly: About the best I can offer is an after the fact photo gallery. Sorry!

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All I want for Christmas...: Is for Madonna to come back home and be an American again.

Liz Kelly: Be careful what you wish for.

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Washington, D.C.: What's the deal with Brad Pitt lately? He looks positively creepy with that stupid mustache.

washingtonpost.com: (Alex Brandon - AP)

Liz Kelly: Despite Pitt's claim to Ann Curry that he's leading a one-man revolution to bring back the 'stache, I think the lip caterpillar was probably grown for his role in Quentin Tarantino's WWII flick "Inglourious Basterds," now in production.

I can't believe the activist American Mustache Institute hasn't weighed in on Pitt's 'stache yet, tho. (Be careful -- the site launches automatically playing a very loud "I like mustaches" song)

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Re: Ethan Hawke: Apropos of very little... when I was in grad school at GMU we had to write book reviews for a literary journalism class, then read them out loud. One random student wrote a lengthy and praiseful review of the latest novel by Ethan Hawke. The WITHERING look she got from the very intimidating professor remains with me today. When he finally did speak, he just eviscerated her for treating Ethan's writing like actual literature. Funny stuff.

Liz Kelly: I would have loved to have seen that. Ethan does fancy himself quite the writer.

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Wookieville, Ind.: Samuel L. Jackson has been making some odd career moves ( since his casting as a black man in the Star Wars Drudgery ). Is his best work behind him ? -- I'm thinking of "The Man"...

Liz Kelly: Not at all. I think Sam is a guy who is guided more by his varied interests than by his ego. He's got his fingers in a lot of different pies -- including an animated cartoon. Sure, he tends to work a lot, which means he's more likely to have some stinkers ("Snakes on a Plane") as a result, but we can forgive those, right? He'll be co-starring, by the way in Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," too. And when Jackson and Tarantino get together good things happen.

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Do you have those in a size 12 ?: Isn't Christian Soriano selling shoes at Payless kind of a step down for such a big wig fashionista ?

Liz Kelly: Well, I guess. The thing is, he hasn't really done anything yet -- except win Project Runway. Maybe this will give him a chance to prove himself.

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Ahem!: I don't think Producer Paul is technically "single"...

washingtonpost.com: He isn't. Liz put words in his keyboard!

Liz Kelly: Did not. But this is news -- Paul, who is the lucky lady?

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Jamie Lynn and lipo while unknowingly pregnant: Is there any doubt this story is true? The Spears family has a cumulative IQ of about 40.

Liz Kelly: Jury's still out. I wouldn't be surprised, though.

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Tennies: Oh, my little boys had shoes like Tom's. Only I put little plastic stopper thingies on the laces so they wouldn't come untied. Katie should look into these.

Liz Kelly: I was thinking some big fat shoelaces and some of those doodads the kids lace into them, too. Little charms and whatnot.

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New York,, N.Y.: Some days I wake up happy...and other days, I wake up realizing that Gary Coleman lost his virginity before I did.

Liz Kelly: Well, when you put it that way, it is downright sad.

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Anonymous: Have you seen "Quantum of Solace"? And was it, indeed, a quantum of solace?

Liz Kelly: I did and there wasn't even a teensy Quantum (yes, redundant) in there for me. I loved "Casino Royale." This was no "Casino Royale." Too much action, too little dialogue and the story was all over the place.

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Celebritology Kitchen: Will Kim O' Donnel be offering fillet of sole recipes for merchants who are stuck with their inventory of Natalie's vegan shoes?

I see that you've already put Daniel Craig prime rib on tonight's menu.

Liz Kelly: Feel better now?

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Polanski: Whenever I hear about this guy wanting his record cleared I think about the drugged sodomy of a minor in the original grand jury transcript and shudder.

washingtonpost.com: Polanski The Predator (The Smoking Gun)

Liz Kelly: Yeah. There isn't much wiggle room when it comes to drugging a minor and then engaging in sexual activity.

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I might need a bikini wax ...: Liz, There seem to be a higher ratio of females to males for tonights swinging party. Will I really do better with the chicks if I wear a tiny bathing suit like Daniel Craig ? I mean it is pretty cold out there.

washingtonpost.com: I believe Liz prefers the Borat suit. (Probably not safe for work. Also, I now have to rinse my hard drive. And my eyes.)

Liz Kelly: Oh, so that's how it's gonna be, eh Paul? Okay. It's on.

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Oakton, Va.: I saw Morgan Fairchild do a cameo as Awesome's mother on "Chuck" the other. Seems like she shows up a lot on TV as someone's mother. The next time she does this I hope they cast John Lovitz as her husband.

Liz Kelly: Ha. Yes, but his character would have to be named Tommy Flanagan.

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Post-Manson: She also looks a lot like Rose McGowan now. He clearly has a "type."

Liz Kelly: Speaking of Rose McGowan, I learned the other day that not only can she rock a machine gun leg like nobody's business, but she's also deep into Boston Terrier rescue. Good on ya, Rose.

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Her?: Recently Entertainment Weekly did an entire article on possible comeback strategies for Britney Spears. These were not strategies that Britney has been contemplating or that sources say she's considering, but simply EW's take on how she could fix her career. Seriously? Do people still care about Britney?

washingtonpost.com: Britney Spears: 6 Possible Futures (Entertainment Weekly)

Liz Kelly: Yes, but not this much. That's a lot of ink to make a pretty small point.

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Philadelphia: I thought Samuel L Jackson's turn in "Star Wars" was because he did an interview or something where he said he always really wanted to be a Jedi? Or something along those lines - in any case, I heard that he'd wanted the job long before he knew about the possibility of there being more movies with Jedis (and then, possibly he agreed before, um, reading the "script"...). Not as a serious role to show off acting chops, but because Jedis are cool.

washingtonpost.com: Top Ten Things Samuel L. Jackson Should Have Said in the Star Wars Prequel (Many bad words)

Liz Kelly: Oh, that's [expletive]-ing funny stuff.

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Philadelphia: Speaking of the great Tina Fey...what happened to the Alex Baldwin discussion last week? Is he really being "rescheduled", or should we not hold our breathes in anxious anticipation?

washingtonpost.com: Rescheduled for Dec. 15.

Liz Kelly: There ya go.

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M Street, Washington, D.C.: It is possible that the Spearses just got confused about the timing between giving birth and liposuction, since there's been a lot of both going on over the past couple years.

Liz Kelly: Well, when I saw the story this morning, I honestly thought lipo was standard operating procedure Spears birth process at this point, anyway.

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Baltimore: "We have to go back!" I figured we could skip the other talk and go to the important things like LOST. Are you excited for the premiere?

Liz Kelly: Sorry Baltimore, you're going to have to wait for next Friday's Lost Book Club discussion of "Mysterious Island."

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Titanic mistake: That new movie with Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslett playing poor people who argue all the time about money looks like fun doesn't it?

washingtonpost.com: Apple - Movie Trailers - Revolutionary Road

Liz Kelly: I see your point and I have to agree. When I saw the preview ahead of "Slumdog Millionaire" last week I thought every man in the audience was affected by Leo's "I got railroaded into marriage and now I'm stuck on the suburban daddy path" paranoia. You men are a skittish bunch. Don't let Leo scare you off. Sometimes the married life can be nice. You always have someone to watch TV with and sometimes you don't even have to do your own laundry.

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Christian Soriano: I think the Payless thing is like actors taking what we snobbily consider roles that are beneath them: this is a person working in a job where about .0000000001 percent of the people who try actually can make any money, so hell, yeah, design away! Bank the cash now! I am never going to judge someone for doing what they need to to pay the bills (Okay, within reason. I cannot forgive Reese Witherspoon for "Four Christmases," as she is big enough to have chosen another script).

Liz Kelly: Good point re: Soriano.

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Washington, DC: This may be more for Lisa DeMoraes, but what do we think of Katie Couric's new haircut?

Liz Kelly: I think it's kind of cute. She's starting to look more evening news and less morning pixie.

For anyone who hasn't yet seen it, here's some footage.

Footage is such a funny word. Especially in this post-actual film world.

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I'm not a doctor but...: This chat is fun but I like it better when you're all messed up on cold meds...

Liz Kelly: Gee, thanks. I'll go lick a shopping cart handle and hope to be much funnier next week.

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Snakes on a Samuel: The Post did an article about him sometime in the past year or so where he noted that he regards his job as a JOB, where he works every day, and takes every opportunity. Michael Caine has said the same thing. You really do have to respect these guys. They are not prima donnas (dons).

washingtonpost.com: Liz's interview with Mr. Jackson

Liz Kelly: I'm glad you brought up Michael Caine. I was going to mention him earlier but thought I'd gone on too long already.

He's definitely another one who made his share of stinkers ("Blame It on Rio"), but still managed to intersperse his less distinguished roles with gems like "The Cider House Rules" and the "Quiet American." The guy just loves to work and does it, as you say, as much as possible. And I'm willing to bet he has as much fun and learns as much about his craft on the B-movies as he does in the Academy Award nominated roles.

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Nosy Parker: "Do people still care about Britney?" Well, yeah, as a matter of fact, I hope she gets well and does a great job raising those adorable little boys who never did anything to deserve belonging to such an effed-up family. And I sincerely hope someone please will rescue Amy Winehouse from herself, too. Imagine if some of the celebs from the '60s who died young of drugs, mental illness etc. had overcome their addictions and/or ailments, and graced us with their art. Owe the humanity. (Note to producer: yes, I meant to spell it "owe").

Liz Kelly: Thank you. See, we aren't all heartless snark hounds getting our daily dose of schadenfreude from Celebritology.

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Watching your back: The Going Out Gurus haven't written a thing about the Celebritology meet-up tonight. I think that you should send over Samuel L. Jackson to have a few (expletive)-ing words with those people.

Or maybe send over Andy to bite them and claw their furniture.

Liz Kelly: Thank you. I'll have to have a talk with Fritz and find out why we aren't cool enough to merit a mention.

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Silver Spring, Md.: "Sure, he tends to work a lot, which means he's more likely to have some stinkers ("Snakes on a Plane") as a result..."

C'mon Liz, it had SNAKES! on a PLANE!!!

Liz Kelly: What was I thinking?

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It's SIRIANO: Not SOriano.

Sheesh, people!

washingtonpost.com: Will this make it up to you? Project Runway Winner

Liz Kelly: But Soriano has so much more gravitas.

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Arlington, VA: Lost chat: It says Season 4, but it's really the beginning of Season 5. LIZ!

Liz Kelly: I will pass that along to the person who made that page. Okay, consider it done.

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Liz Kelly: Okay, I have a clarification to share. I just snapped at Going Out Guru Fritz for the lack of a Celebritology/Mighty Appetite Meet-up Pointer and I was abruptly shut up by his response:

um, it was in last week's going out guide newsletter. and it's in our calendar of today's events

So there you have it, straight from the Fritz's mouth... which may also be in attendance tonight.

See you in a few hours (I hope).

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See, we aren't all heartless snark hounds getting our daily dose of schadenfreude from Celebritology. :

Liz Kelly: I knew this was coming.

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