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An interview with author and celebrity gossip columnist Michael Musto is presented. The author looks at the book "Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back," Musto's interest in journalism, and his column in the periodical the "Village Voice." The article also discusses the connection that gay men have to celebrity news.

Interviews gossip columnist Liz Smith about her favorite foods and restaurants. Information on her book "Dishing"; Views on restaurants in New York City; Background on Otello restaurant.

Interviews U.S. journalist and gossip columnist Liz Smith. Discussion on Smith's book, "Dishing"; Career background; Opinion on hosting dinner parties.

Focuses on the Internet gossip. Considerations for gossip columnists in assessing the gossip; Features of Gossiplist.com; Outlook for Internet gossip.

The article discusses the social aspects of gossip. Gossip is a universal trait of human society and culture. The word gossip brings to mind the malicious nattering of old women, the idle talk of idle tongues. Gossip is generally thought to be a feminine activity, but this is not at all the case. Some of the best gossip columnists are men such as Nigel Dempster in London and Neal Travis in New York. The author often wonders whether actual gossip columnists are altogether able to resist their temptation.

Explains why a gossip columnist for the `New York Post,' lost her interest for the field.

Profiles the support team of the author, a gossip columnist for the `Sarasota' magazine. Sheila Waibel; Annette Scherman; Al K. Hall.

Features three social events which took place in Sarasota, Florida in May 1994, attended by the author, a gossip columnist. Dinner party at the house of Pam Daniel, Sarasota Magazine editor; American premiere of the French version of `The Sicilian Vespers'; Annual Key West Getaway; Includes photographs.

Details a typical day in the author's life as a Sarasota, Florida gossip columnist and critic. Morning calls from Marjorie North, Megs Booker and other personalities; Work time dedicated to writing; Script written for Madonna; Afternoon leisure time; Dinner at folks' house; Snacks for evening; System of snack reduction.

Interviews gossip columnist Janet Charlton about her sources. Discussions on gay actors; Payment for gossip; Start in the gossip business.

Gossip columnist Liz Smith offers advice to a variety of singers and actresses including Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Mariah Carey and Madonna. She suggests that Lohan should use actress Kate Winslet as a role model, that Aniston should dump her low-class boyfriends, and that Roberts should not change a thing.

The article reports that Jerry Berger, retired gossip columnist for the newspaper "Saint Louis Post-Dispatch," has been banned from entering the Post building due to complaints of inappropriate behavior.

The article presents advice from gossip columnist Paula Froelich, the author of "Mercury in Retrograde," on determining the truth of gossip. She talks about how clichés about child actors and politicians are true. Froelich suggests checking the validity of gossip and it is inferred that the most outrageous gossip is the most true.

The article profiles gossip columnist Liz Smith, who was downsized from the "New York Post" newspaper in 2009. Smith discusses her use of the Internet, mentioning that her web site wowOwow.com is a big success that will eventually turn a profit. She claims that if she had her choice, she would avoid e-mail entirely.

The article features gossip columnist actress Liz Smith. Her syndicated gossip column can be read in the "New York Post" newspaper and "Variety" magazine. The favorite book of the Fort Worth, Texas native is "Memoirs of Duc de Saint-Simon," while her favorite film is "Gone With the Wind." Smith likes the music of Frank Sinatra.

The article discusses the appeal gossip columnist Jared Paul Stern plans to file and his decision to not use Manhattan, New York City criminal defense attorney Michael Dowd. A judge threw out his original defamation suit, which Dowd was the attorney on. The author explains the reasons behind why Michael Dowd became his lawyer as well as the appeal.

The article presents an interview with gossip columnist and author Michael Musto on the release of his book "La Dolce Musto." When talking about Hollywood celebrities in his column, he does not tell it in an objective way, but rather, from a very personal point of view. When asked about an archival video of his drag-dressing days shown by the New Museum's East Village, he remarked that he told actress and singer Jennifer Hudson that he used to run around dressed like Effie White from "Dreamgirls."

The article considers the identity of mysterious new celebrity blogger Madame Arcati. The "Daily Express" has speculated that she is contributor Duncan Fallowell, based on an interview with the writer. Fallowell denies the claims but praises the blog. Madame Arcati provides literate media gossip and celebrity news.

The article highlights the popularity of Vancouver, British Columbia-based celebrity gossip columnist Elaine Lui who gained thousands of fans across North America and has landed a regular television spot on CTV's "eTalk." She gave up her day job as a development officer with Covenant House in June 2006 to fully devote herself to following the antics of celebrities. In January 2006 she signed with advertising agency UpTrend Media.

The article presents an interview with celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton. Perez credits himself for becoming one of the biggest bloggers, by breaking news instead of writing about news that already happen. Since becoming more well known, Perez has noticed that public relation representatives for celebrities treat him much different. He also discusses his friendship with Paris Hilton. When asked whether he goes to a lot of parties, Perez notes that it is part of the job and that he usually goes to them and drinks red bull.

The article focuses on the content of the gossip column of columnist Dee Richard in her "Dishing With Dee" in New York City. She once commented that her affiliation with a big company, which is News Corp., does not affect her attitude. Most of her comments in the column focuses on Councilwoman Melinda Katz.

The article presents a gossip war between Bridget Saunders of the Sunday Star-Times and Rachel Glucina of the Herald On Sunday. Gossip columnist extraordinaire Felicity Ferret has unmasked herself in the 25th anniversary edition of Metro. Such was the topic of the gossip war between Saunders and Glucina. Gossip Sunday paper-style is pretty harmless stuff. Only in Saunders' We Live In A Small Town column and to a lesser degree Glucina's Guess Who, Don't Sue section does anything appear that might be liable to land its author in court. Both work by giving a snippet of titivating information, usually to do with someone's sexual proclivities, but completely omitting names.

The article presents information related to the topics covered in the 25th anniversary issue of the periodical "Metro" and the personalities who have contributed to this periodical. The identity of the gossip columnist, Felicity Ferret, who goaded Auckland for two decades until she was unceremoniously dropped for good in 2002 was a number of people over the years. Two of the staff writers of Metro have contributed essays to mark the 25th anniversary. Simon Farrell-Green has written about what it means to be 25 now and Gilbert Wong has written a piece on whether the Jafa can finally be declared dead. Metro convened a panel to name 25 people who have "shaped" Auckland.

This article presents an interview of gossip columnist and author Liz Smith. Smith, author of the books Natural Blonde and Dishing: Great Dish--and Dishes--From America's Most Beloved Gossip Columnist, is a native of Texas. She's been in New York since 1949. Her latest book, Dishing, is packed an anecdote-packed cookbook of mostly high-carbohydrate celebrity recipes. Her favorite meal is Chicken fried steak, black-eyed peas, collard greens, hot biscuits, gravy, and vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Aside from both, Smith loves to read and her favorite gay classic is Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh. As for gossip, Smith said that it has not changed much except not there are more people gossiping--bloggers, the Internet and all these celebrity magazines. Gossip is like a mania in the U.S. that Smith thinks it is a shame that people cannot get their minds on more important things like AIDS, separation of the church and the state and the environment. And with the direction gossip is going, Smith has turned to becoming a social observer. Smith thinks that Angelina Jolie is a very good and underrated actress. Her openness to having affairs with both men and women make her an interesting woman for Smith.

Interviews Lloyd Grove, 'Washington Post's gossip columnist. Transfer to the 'Daily News'; Competition with 'Page Six'; Biggest scoop in Washington D.C.

Provides advice about safety sex from top gossip columnists. Discouragement for a Sharon Stone sex situation; Suspicions of pregnancy in celebrities; Avoidance of saying no to sex.

Interviews gossip columnist Cindy Adams of the 'New York Post.' Opinion on the book about dog Jazzy; Reason for having no children with deceased husband Joey; Impression on the wedding of Liza Minnelli and David Gest.

Offers the authors thoughts on being an out-of-work gossip columnist. His termination during layoffs at the 'National Post.' His confusion about how to act at parties; His enjoyment writing the gossip column; His experience working at the 'National Post.'

Reports on the activity of journalist Richard Johnson after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, New York City on September 11, 2001. Analysis of the effect of the tragedy on professional gossips; Reactions of the other gossip columnists in New York City; Statements issued by columnist Liz Smith.

Comments on the announcement made by magazine writer Jeane MacIntosh that she will not write gossip columns again in 2001. Her appointment as a columnist in the Web site of fashion magazine `Women's Wear Daily'; Views on the clothing line of singer and record producer Sean Combs.

Reports on the reason for the resignation of gossip columnist Denis Ferrara from his job with fellow columnist Liz Smith. Details on a confrontation between Ferrara and singer Barbra Streisand; Reaction of Smith to the resignation of Ferrara.

Presents the daily routine of gossip columnist Paula Froelich, who writes for the New York Post.