It was a collision of Hollywood and the nations capital on the eve of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner, with one of Los Angeles biggest talent agencies and a news outlet teaming up to host a VIP-filled soiree in Washington. <\/p>\n
United Talent Agency and Mediaites Friday event at Fiola Mare restaurant in Washington a fave of former President Obama and Michelle ObamaMichelle ObamaHollywood, DC come together for First Amendment-themed VIP party Capitol File partygoers praise low-key start to correspondents dinner weekend USDA to ease school meal standards MORE was billed as a way to celebrate the First Amendment and excellence in journalism. <\/p>\n
The packed bash which blasted tunes such as D.J. Khaleds All I Do is Win and the 2010 Cali Swag District hit Teach Me How to Dougie boasted an impressive crowd of Los Angeles and D.C. types. <\/p>\n
Sen. Patrick LeahyPatrick LeahyHollywood, DC come together for First Amendment-themed VIP party The Hill's 12:30 Report Lawmakers talk climate for Earth Day, Science March MORE (D-Vt.) who has connections to Hollywood after making appearances in several Batman movies over the years perused an expansive raw bar before grabbing an oyster. <\/p>\n
Veteran journalist Carl Bernstein, whos poised to present awards at the WHCA dinner on Saturday, was eyed doing a thorough investigation of the same raw bar before filling up his cocktail plate. <\/p>\n
United Talent Agency made headlines earlier this year after canceling its annual Oscars party to protest President Trumps immigration ban. The agency instead announced it would hold a rally and make a donation to the American Civil Liberties Union and the International Rescue Committee. <\/p>\n
Hosted by United Talent Agencys Jay Sures and Mediaites Dan Abrams, among the power-fueled crowd spotted at the festivities Friday: lobbyist Heather Podesta; MSNBCs Greta Van Susteren and husband, lawyer John Coale; SiriusXM Howard Stern Show executive producer Gary DellAbate and his wife, Mary (gushing about how beautiful Washington is); ABC News Rick Klein; Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseSheldon WhitehouseHollywood, DC come together for First Amendment-themed VIP party Overnight Energy: Trump set to sign offshore drilling order Trump's FDA nominee clears key Senate committee MORE (D-R.I.); Designated Survivor actor Kal Penn; model and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi; CNNs Jake Tapper, Don Lemon, Gloria Borger, Nia-Malika Henderson and Mary Katharine Ham; Tammy Haddad; NBC News Ali Velshi Shark Tank star Kevin OLeary; GOP strategist Ron Bonjean and wife Sara; and CNN Washington Bureau Chief Sam Feist. <\/p>\n
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