Ron Burkle, in His Own Words: And gets political in today's WSJ: "I was asked repeatedly to pass on secrets about my friends to gain protection against negative stories about myself. I refused to play this game, so I was punished. But this source game is not only played on Page Six. It is also played for high stakes on Wall Street and in Washington.
Jared Paul Stern Says After the Page Six Scandal, He's Gonna Be Huge: He tells the Observer: "You know, I am optimistic that by the time all this is done, really, I won't be damaged goods. I'll be better known."
Buzz, Balls & Hype Author Speaks: Gothamist talks to M.J. Rose about her own backstory.
ESPN's Bonds' Reality Heat: The show starring the embattled slugger, which costs $4.5 million to license, is being roundly criticized, though ESPN says Bonds' take from the show will be minimal.
An Elegy for ElleGirl: Our own Claire Zulkeytoasts her former glossy love in the Huffington Post.
What a Hero:George Rush of the Daily News' Rush & Molloy tellsNikki Finke he's turned down attempted gossip bribes involving restaurateurs, music moguls and $600 in cash.
Times' Taken by Military Propaganda: Huffpo's Ankush Khardori dissects the case.
CBS' Eye Looks at Andy Rooneyisms: Car horn subtleties, through the years.