• A former employee of Paula Deen Enterprises files an explosive lawsuit against Paula Deen and brother Bubba Heirs, citing multiple instances of racial slurs, one in which they refer to President Obama as the "n-word," as well as routine sexual harassment, the details of which are truly foul. [Radar]
• Investigators of last night's fire which destroyed most of 1041 Production Studios, the legendary Hollywood recording studio where greats like The Beatles, the Beach Boys and Elvis Presley recorded hits, are still trying to determine the cause. [LATimes]

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This past week, while fashionistas were in Milan, foodies were over in Miami, having a grand, 4-day feast. From Robert Irvine's upside down sandwich making challenge, to the annual burger contest, we have rounded up some of the top parties from the festival.

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• With nine dogs in tow, two women hiking a trail in the hills below the Hollywood sign yesterday discover the severed human head of an unidentified male homicide victim, possibly of Armenian descent, after two of the dogs started playing with a plastic bag containing the head. [LATimes]
• Anthony Bourdain (one of our favorites at the GofG L.A. office) calls out Paula Deen, celebrity chef whose specialty lies in the kind of food you find on ThisIsWhyYoureFat, for publicly revealing she has Type II diabetes, followed immediately by announcing she's the new spokesperson for diabetes medication Victoza. [TMZ]

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It looks like another fantastic weekend for partying in the District and we've picked the best events you won't want to miss.

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Today I catch up on Sam Sifton's last review, Jeffrey Eugenides newest book, and the wittiest comebacks ever said. Plus, I celebrate the fact that I don't own a Blackberry, plot out the ultimate nerd guide to NYC and learn about the man that inspired Steve Jobs.

Paula Deen, cook, author, and TV host from Savannah had this to say about a certain famous political figure. Who was she talking about?? Answer below... More»

• Please click on this link to read about adorable teacup pigs. They're all the rage! [NY Times]

• Civetta is closing, for now, and possibly reopening under the help of one DJ Paul Sevigny?

• Reeboks is reissuing the Reebok Pump to commemorate their 20 year anniversary. [Ohgizmo]

• In other news, Katie Couric, unfortunately, knows how to drop it like it's hot. [Gawker]

• Did I convince you about teacup pigs earlier? No? What about this one, WEARING A SOMBRERO? [Zimbio]

• And Paula Deen got hit in the head with a ham. No, I'm not kidding. Yes, she's ok. [HuffPo]

If there's one thing New Yorkers love, it's good food. This year's New York City Wine And Food Festival was especially crowded with celebrity chefs and foodies alike. Rachael Ray, Ming Tsai, Paula Deen, Katie Lee, Guy Fieri, Tom Colicchio, Bobby Flay, Rocco Dispirito, and Giada De Laurentis were all on-hand to show off their skills at The Burger Bash and Meatball Madness. The festival ended with a closing Chef's Party at SPiN, where everyone was able to work off the calories with vigorous wrist action by playing ping pong. More photos from various events below... More»