Gossip Roundup

•Reliable Source: Insiders intrigued by sexy composites in novel byJoseph Nye Jr. . .Bushseems to be a fan ofRuben StuddardandJoJo;Card, Rove, Abraham, Veneman, Giuliani, Frist, Allen, Leahy, DeWineon hand for "Christmas in Washington" event. [ WP ]

•Rush & Molloy: Barbara Bushhits the floor at White House Christmas dance, literally. . .Kerik's slip boostsBill Bratton, John Millerof LAPD. [ NYDN ]

•Inside the Beltway: Handful of layoffs at CBS expected due to internal investigation. [WT ]

•The Scoop: Miramax reportedly reconsiders producing film based onKerik's memoir. [ MSNBC ]