Whitney gala stars hint at fall TV plots
As an array of actors, models, designers, artists and socialites dripping in diamonds descended on the Whitney Museum of American Art for a fundraising gala co-chaired by Donatella Versace and special guest Patrick Dempsey on Monday night, talk on the red carpet turned to the new television season.
When asked if there would be wedding bells for his Dr. Derek Shepherd and Ellen Pompeo's Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy, Dempsey, who is featured in Versace's advertising campaign, replied, "There may be. I think so. I don't think it will be a typical marriage. Rumor has it something might be happening. I think they have to. It's time for them to get together."
30 Rock's Jane Krakowski beamed when talking about how co-star Tina Fey's impersonations of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live might help their ratings-challenged NBC show. She didn't see Alec Baldwin or Fey at work on Monday but did catch the most recent SNL skit.
"It was really hilarious," said Krakowski, wearing a strapless blue Versace dress. "It's so wild how 30 Rock and how everyone is so involved because of Tina and Alec. It's exciting times. I hope all of the people that enjoy Tina doing Sarah Palin will tune into 30 Rock, as well."
Another reason to tune in when the new season premieres Oct. 30 is the guest stars. Oprah Winfrey appears in the second episode, airing Nov. 6. "It's the magic of Oprah. She plays herself," Krakowski revealed. "We just mention Gayle (King) but she's not on the show. It's really a great episode. Oprah was really funny and so great. We were lucky to have her on the show."
Jerry Seinfeld, Megan Mullally, Jennifer Aniston and Will Arnett also will have their turn on 30 Rock this season. "I think it's going to be the year of the amazing guest star on our show," Krakowski said.
Becki Newton, in a purple Versace frock, made a mad dash to the event after finishing on the Ugly Betty set. But she was tight-lipped on plot developments in the show. "In the next few episodes we can see Betty's new apartment life gets invaded by an unwelcomed visitor," Newton said, choosing her words carefully. "It's not a new person. That's all I can give you. No more. Done!"
Lindsay Lohan returns and reprises her role as Kimmie. "She comes back into Betty's life and may or may not come into Mode and make some friends and make some enemies," Newton said. "We had a really good time working with her."
Mariah Carey, in a floor-length Versace gown with a slit up to her thigh, and husband Nick Cannon, had little time for the press. Cannon said marriage (is) "amazing. It's the best thing ever." He guest deejayed at the chic party held after the black-tie gala ended.
The event, which raised more than $3 million to support emerging artists, also attracted director Julian Schnabel, Sting, who performed, and wife Trudie Styler, Juliette Lewis, Helena Christensen, Christina Ricci, Emma Roberts and Katie Lee Joel. "Versace has always been connected with art," host Donatella Versace said. "My brother Gianni started the connection with great, great artists. I want the legacy to continue. It's very important." (USA Today)
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