• Washington Whispers:Mark Wallace, former BC04 deputy campaign manager, proposed to Nicolle Devenish on inauguration day; she said yes . . . Franken has high hopes for Sundance Channel deal. . . Kennedy sheds pounds for Bush. . . Democrats say of Schwarzenegger is allowed to be president, Bill Clinton should be cleared as well. . . Progressive activists hail Boxer. [USN&WR]

• Lloyd Grove's Lowdown:Clintons looked "hot" and "gorgeous" at inauguration party. [NYDN]

• Rush & Molloy:Chris Heinz and Diane Kruger an item. [NYDN]

• Cindy Adams:Clintons, Giulianis attend Trump wedding. [NYP]

• Page Six:Alexandra Kerry demands size 10 shoes, wags finger. [NYP]