Eavesdropping In: The Situation Thought Sarah Palin Was A 'Real Housewife'; Brown Vs. Whitman Debate; Whitman's Maid To Drop A Bomb; Fatal Echo Park Shooting; Mr. Big Can Sing Too

Apparently Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino thought Sarah Palin was one of the "Real Housewives" in the DWTS audience!!! [PE]

Opponents in the race for CA governor Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman face off in their first debate [LATimes]

With Gloria Allred by her side, Whitman's former maid is scheduled to drop a mega bombshell about her ex-employer today. Yes! [TMZ]

LAPD shoot, kill car thief who opened fire on them with an AK-47 near Echo Park [KTLA]

Chris Noth treats NYC diners, including Mary-Kate, to an awesome Rolling Stones medley with Ronnie Wood [Post]