By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
"Would I mind? Only if I can get a copy," teased Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett when asked if she would pose for a picture with her fellow Aussie, Ron Barassi, a football legend in their home country. Published November 2, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
It's Sasha and Malia Obama's first Halloween in the White House, and from what we hear from our friend Austin Hill, the author of "White House Confidential: The Little Book of Weird Presidential History," they'll have plenty of tricks and treats in their own backyard. Published October 30, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
The software-mogul-turned-philanthropist, who turned 54 Wednesday and is considered the world's wealthiest man, was in town with his wife, Melinda, for a special presentation on their global health initiative, the Living Proof Project. Published October 29, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
Our colleague Sonny Bunch worked the red carpet Monday at the Kennedy Center, where America's favorite '80s dad, Bill Cosby of the decade's defining sitcom, "The Cosby Show," was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Published October 28, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
The stars were out for Sunday night's Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala, where Sir Ian McKellen was awarded the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theater for his longtime career as a Shakespearean actor. Published October 27, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
We couldn't help but poke a little fun at the name of the host organization at the Ludacris Foundation dinner Saturday so we asked rap artist Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, why the Ludacris Foundation? Why not the Ridiculous Foundation, or the Absurd Foundation? Published October 26, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
We spotted star players from the Washington Wizards yesterday at Morton's Steakhouse, where they had traded in their jerseys and sneakers for white chef aprons. Were they giving their Halloween costumes an early debut? Nope. Published October 23, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
Actress and United Nations Fund for Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman was on Capitol Hill Wednesday testifying and lobbying for the International Violence Against Women Act. Along with the rest of the eager press contingent, G2 awaited her arrival at a post-testimony press reception ... and waited ... and waited ... Published October 22, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
It must be raining books. Published October 21, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
Last week G2 reported that D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty's office had offered Howard Frampton tickets to, first, a baseball game, then, weeks later, a hockey game in response to the constituent's concern about the impact prolonged construction's along the H Street Northeast corridor was having on his business, Taste of Jamaica. Published October 20, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
Washington's unseasonably cold October chill and near nonstop rain did put a damper on nighttime soirees over the weekend, although some decided to brave the elements. Published October 19, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
Need an extra ticket to the game? Ask your mayor. Published October 16, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
How does one measure power in a city known as the world's political powerhouse? Joules or watts won't cut it, but how about asking the power players themselves at GQ's 50 Most Powerful People in D.C. soiree? Published October 15, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
There was no shortage of small talk among guests at celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's celebration Monday night of the second anniversary of his D.C. restaurant, the Source. He rang in the popular establishment's third year with a wine dinner in honor of Robert Mondavi, the legendary American winemaker. Published October 14, 2009
By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover
Concerned about how the Washington Wizards will perform this season? Don't be, because star player Caron Butler has been keeping himself fit as a fiddle through his favorite hobby, cycling. Published October 13, 2009
