Gossip Roundup: Breathing a Sigh of Relief

•Reliable Source: So many people want to drink withJenna, Barbara, andParis Hilton-- who won't be there anyway -- Smith Point fundraiser may be cancelled. . .Affleck: "One of the things about politics that's off-putting to me -- besides all the glad-handing and self-promotion -- is the fact that it becomes so petty, vicious and small-minded. I mean, what a nightmare. . . Candidacy itself, to be honest with you, just seems too vicious." [ WP ]

•Inside the Beltway: AU students launch petition drive againstMarion Barry. . . Respondents inEsquirepoll most attracted toLaura, Jenna. [ WT ]

•Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Bushdeclines BET invite. . .BeningthinksBeattywould be strong presidential candidate, saysLaura"happens to be perfect casting, but that's not her fault." [ NYDN ]

•The Scoop: Dixie Chickscall Sinclair "terrible for our democracy." [ MSNBC ]