• Recap of the Salahi circus over the past week [Reliable Source]
• Bill Clinton is on an almost perfect Vegan diet, he tells Rachael Ray [Politico]
• The Redskins are 2-0! [ESPN]
• Hayden Panettiere in DC: Mayor Gray declares it "Hayden Panettiere Day" [Reliable Source]
• Cosby Show star spotted at J&G Steakhouse [Yeas & Nays]
• The Kennedys mini-series wins 4 Emmys [Politico]

Celebrities and philanthropists came out last night for the FoodBank4NYC's ninth annual Can-Do awards dinner. Below we talk to Mario Batali, Jon Bon Jovi, Sarah McLachlan and more about health, fitness, and their favorite places to eat in NY! More»

When DC-based Tala Raassi turned 16, she never thought the most exciting thing to happen for her birthday celebration would be to be sent to jail.  What was her transgression?  Not getting caught with drugs, not getting busted for underage drinking.  Raassi was arrested for wearing a mini-skirt.  And for listening to "Western music." More»

• Doormen and cabbies have been warring for millenia. The newest front-line in their ongoing battle? Kickbacks. [Post]
• In Cannes, Cate Blanchett says she wanted to play Robin Hood, not Marian. Russel Crowe: "Suck it, Cate." [NYDN]
• Rachael Ray and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are frenemies, and there's video to prove it. [Gothamist]
• Soho fashion designer Dana Barnes is reinventing herself in felt. [NYT]
• The 10 Most Sought After Museum Board Members. Competition is intense. [WSJ]

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»

[Simone Levinson, Nina Davidson, Heather Mnuchin. All photos by CHANCE YEH for PMc] Wednesday evening, celebrities and New York socialites gathered at Cipriani's on 42nd street for "An Evening of Practical Magic", a gala benefiting City Harvest. David Arquette hosted the event, which included silent and live auctions, an awards presentation, dinner, and special performance by Rob Thomas and Marc Shaiman. More»

Today's Fame Game Matchup is between two well known women who spend a great deal of time in their kitchens.  Rachael Ray may have the personality and age thing going for her, but Martha's still the queen as far as the social scene is concerned.  She has ranked as high as #5 on Fame Game! Always a fixture on the party circuit out east, Martha has been around FOREVER....and she's not going anywhere anytime soon!