Reliable Source: The Scene: Vodka and gowns flowed at the Russian Ball

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Emmylou Harris and A-list pals party at the Hamilton Hey, isn’t that…Music legend Emmylou Harris, loosening up after her Saturday-evening concert at DAR Constitution Hall with a group of pals that reads like an industry who’s-who list, including Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow, Daniel Lanois, Steve Earle, Buddy Miller, and Lucinda Williams? The multi-award-winning gang, many of whom had also performed earlier in the evening at …  Read full article »

The Scene: Vodka and gowns flowed at the Russian Ball

In the gilded ballroom of one of Washington’s oldest social clubs, furs were flying, diamonds were layered in excess, and vodka was flowing at the Russian Ball on Saturday evening. The annual event supports the Russian American Community Services, and featured entertainment by the Washington Balalaika Society, the Richard Bray Orchestra, and soloists of New …  Read full article »

Reality star Cynthia Bailey and friends spotted at Dupont restaurant

Hey isn’t that… “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey and husband Peter Thomas having dinner at the Russian home-cooking hot spot Mari Vanna on Saturday night? Our spies tells us the model had the beef stroganoff (insert jokes about models not eating here) and her restaurateur hubby ordered the lamb. Both Bravo stars sipped margaritas. The duo was in town for …  Read full article »

Bryce Harper and Kayla Varner’s January wedding didn’t happen

There was no fairy-tale wedding last weekend for Nats slugger Bryce Harper and Ohio State soccer player Kayla Varner — because there was no wedding at all, multiple sources confirmed. It was unclear if the nuptials, scheduled for January 2 and 3 (one ceremony was to take place at a Mormon temple), were merely postponed or canceled altogether. Multiple …  Read full article »

Tulsi Gabbard’s engaged. Now who’s Congress’ most eligible?

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is engaged, according to military news service Stars and Stripes. Which is great news and all for the Hawaii Democrat. So, congrats congresswoman! But now who are we to refer to as Congress’ “most eligible” if not Gabbard, 33,  known for her prowess on a surfboard and appearances in fashion magazines? (Rep. Aaron …  Read full article »