Reliable Source: The Scene: Mardi Gras with The Washington Chorus

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Danny Glover, the Postal Workers Union’s lethal weapon Celeb: Actor and activist Danny Glover, who’s starred in nearly every movie imaginable from the vintage “Lethal Weapon” franchise to last year’s millennial romance “Beyond the Lights.” Cause: “A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service,” a coalition led by the American Postal Workers Union with the goal to combat efforts to cut services and …  Read full article »

This 1991 story might be the creepiest thing you’ll read about Joe Biden #TBT

The Internet cringed when ever-friendly Veep Joe Biden leaned in — much too close for comfort — to Stephanie Carter, during Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony of her husband, Defense Secretary Ash Carter. Maybe the vice president whispered kudos into her ear, or he took a whiff of her hair? Either way, her body language spoke volumes. And Biden’s …  Read full article »

The Biggest Pottymouth? Jillian Michaels drops f-bombs at The Palm

She’s the self-proclaimed “toughest trainer” on TV.  But on Tuesday night, diners at the Tyson’s Corner location of The Palm might have mistaken Jillian Michaels for a sailor — at least by the way she was swearing. And at top volume, our spies say. The former trainer on “The Biggest Loser” arrived at the steakhouse, which was relatively quiet on …  Read full article »

How does Jamie Foxx do D.C.? Champagne cocktail with dinner, of course

Hey, isn’t that… Actor/musician Jamie Foxx, dropping by Old Ebbitt Grill on Tuesday night? The double-threat star — most recently seen in the movie remake of “Annie” — was spotted having a late-night dinner with a group of pals. He ordered seafood and a champagne-fueled cocktail. No diva behavior for Foxx, who wore a black shirt and snazzy …  Read full article »

The Scene: Mardi Gras with The Washington Chorus

The feathers came out on Fat Tuesday, without a care for the freezing temperatures. At last night’s Argentine Carnaval, hosted by The Washington Chorus and Cecilia Nahón, the ambassador of Argentina, the District’s arts patrons braved snow and slush (wearing technicolored Mardi Gras masks no less) to toast the women in charge. Jenny Bilfield, president and CEO …  Read full article »