Amanda Gordon has assumed the throne of gossip queen at Bloomberg.  She has been appointed columnist for the nightlife-themed “Scene Last Night” feature for the muse arts and leisure section.  In her new role Amanda will report and take photographs at galas, theater and art gallery openings, art auctions, and movie premieres. 

Gordon comes to Bloomberg after serving as editor and writer at ARTnews magazine and a six-year run as society editor at The New York Sun.  Gordon also spent time as a books editor at Glamour and Forward newspaper.

— DIANE CLEHANE

Not even the seventh snow storm of the season (we’re begging for mercy — enough!) could keep the faithful away from Michael’s today. There were power gals aplenty and media mavens galore who braved the elements to make it to 55th Street. We marvel at your stamina. (Is it me or do all successful women over a certain age in this city eventually wind up with the identical shade of blonde?)

Here’s the rundown on today’s crowd:

1. Literary agent Esther Newberg, presiding over a table of wonder women  including bestselling crime novelist Linda Fairstein, author and ABC News correspondent Lynn Sherr, CBS’ Lesley Stahl, and the Honorable Kimba Woods.

2. Fashionista Fern Mallis (We miss you on The Fashion Show!), whose consulting business is thriving, and a stylish gent we didn’t get to meet.

3. Hudson News’ James Cohen.

4. 2 Degrees Ventures’ Mitch Kanner.

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