Mariann Florio
Morning Memo: President of Hip-Hop Dines With Governor; Denise Richards' 'Reality'
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Jay-Z: "Mr. Governor, I swear there's a cover up"
Mariann Florio, widow of former Condé Nast C.E.O. Steve Florio, is reportedly in a dispute with the company over payouts following her husband's death last December. [P6]
Gossip Girl had a casting call in Southampton this past weekend and no one showed up. [Daiyl Intel]
Jay-Z dined with Governor Paterson at the Spotted Pig. [P6] read more »
