"Meet The Mets" Songwriter Ruth Roberts Dies At 84
The tune Ruth Roberts wrote was chosen as the New York Mets' official song in late 1961, after defeating 18 other competitors.
Step Right Up And Greet The Mets
[New York, June 11. Image via INF]
McQueen Names New Designer; Gaultier Out At Hermès
- Sarah Burton, who has worked for Alexander McQueen since 1996, was named its new creative director. Cathy Horyn came out in support of Burton as a potential McQueen successor in March. Burton was previously head of women's wear. [WWD, Telegraph]
Sports And Romance: "I Dated Mr. Met"
Earlier, I shared my love for the Mets mascot, Mr. Met. And what should I learn? A woman I know has dated him! I needed to get the story. What's it like to spoon a sports icon?!
Me And Mr. Met: A Love Story
Some people have crushes on movie stars. Some on Bieber. Others on Rahm Emanuel. My heart has always belonged to Mr. Met. Sadly, it's unrequited.
Eva Joins Ranks Of Snuggie Lovers; Anna Wintour Lecture Bans Reporters
- Eva Mendes wore a Snuggie at a party for Flaunt magazine. [P6]
- According to one study, the luxury sector is projected to grow everywhere in the world this year, with the exception of Japan. [Independent]
Catch A Rising Star
[New York, April 5. Image via Getty]
The Wright Stuff
[Queens, New York; April 5. Image via Getty]
Queens For A Day
[Flushing, New York; August 16. Image via Getty]
Edie Raises The Nonexistent Roof
[Queens, May 27. Image via AP]
Rihanna's New Track Disses Chris; Twilight Sequel Script Trashed?
- Rihanna has a new song, with guest vocals by Lady GaGa, titled Silly Boy. Kanye West posted it online, and the lyrics are:
Just Call Him Viggo Met-ensen
[Los Angeles, May 4. Image via Bauer-Griffin]
Kitty Field
"...the only place you'll find a quicker ladies room is at a Rush concert — I know from experience." - Julia Stiles in a well-informed WSJ piece about her beloved NY Mets' new ballpark. [WSJ]
Seen In Queens: Kitty Field!
[Flushing, New York. Image via AP]
