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Charlie Sheen + DC + Charlie Palmer + Silverware = …
We know it’s early in 2015 but we think Helena Andrews is in the running for scooping the scoop of the year. Continuing his seemingly random tour of D.C institutions, Sheen was spotted at Charlie Palmer Steak on Monday afternoon. … About halfway through their meal, the resto’s staff was …
¡Dale! And the GOP!
This Buzzfeed News article gets better with every sentence. Adrian Carrasquillo, you’re a hero. The enduring hunt for Republican celebrities has its newest viable target: Pitbull. “Who wouldn’t want Pitbull?” she said. “He can’t just get us votes in the 305, he can get us votes worldwide.” “¡Dale! The Republican …
Hyper Hill: Milk and Cookies
Can someone get us cookies from this place? [We’re on the bandwagon.] Family zoo day turned violent [What is it about pandas that make people want to pull a gun?] Andrew Beaujon dug up [5 fascinating moments from the 1985 Senate rock lyrics hearing] Photo by Andrew Benson
Former D.C. Local Helped Make Super Bowl XLIX Happen
Michael Bidwill, a Catholic University grad, is an executive with the Arizona Cardinals, and helped make this year’s Super Bowl happen. When the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee announced its Board of Directors, we realized there was one individual mentioned who stood out from the pack: Michael Bidwill… Recognized for …
Hyper Hill: Dancing Sharks
DC’s meter maids are out for blood [DC loses $55m in unpaid parking tickets] DC couple leaves toddlers in car at 28 degrees while at wine tasting [priorities folks, priorities] Richard Sherman’s face will break your heart [no matter who you rooted for] Chris Cillizza grants NWS [the worst week …
Now That’s On Message
Marshawn Lynch was disciplined and hit on all of his talking points today. A political consultant's dream. — Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) January 27, 2015 h/t Jim Billimoria
Do It. Right Now.
A friendly life reminder from FamousDC. “One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” -Paulo Coelho
Famous Friday [Round Up]
#NATIONAL New England Patriots, CHEATING?!; Much more pleasant NFL talk – bad lip reading; If you want to wonder at the universe and feel small today; Goodbye Skymall; Pizza? Or…bunnies?; the aging of Abercrombie and Fitch; This kid is about to get eaten by a lion; Don’t use these passwords; …
The 32nd Annual National Press Foundation Annual Awards Dinner
The National Press Foundation Annual Awards Dinner is just a few weeks away. We have our tickets – do you? The NPF is bringing together more than 1,000 journalists, media, public relations and corporate executives, policy makers, and trade groups to recognize journalistic achievements from the past year.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
#NATIONAL #WorstCarIEverHad; Hershey, PA is so hot right now it may melt; The Grateful Dead is touring again. #1989Tweet; John Kerry took James Taylor to Paris to sing. Seriously. This is not a joke. We’re being for real.; Cleveland Rocks! Cleveland Rocks! Cleveland Rocks! Cleveland Rocks!; I went to Disney …
Collective Soul and the US Chamber: Always Getting Chicks
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce interviewed Ed Roland, the lead singer of the band Collective Soul, and collaborator Chris Yates, about what it’s like to be a musician navigating today’s complex and ever-changing creative landscape. While Roland has many accomplishments to his name, he chalked up his initial teenage entrepreneurial …
Is Your Golf Game Getting Better?
Because the President’s is. Watch out. via NYT For much of his presidency, Mr. Obama routinely shot in the 90s and low 100s — respectable scores for an occasional golfer but not particularly good for someone who played as often as he did, golf professionals said. … clues have seeped …