Gossip Roundup: Fan of the French Edition

•Names & Faces: Brian Williamsaids an ailing passenger on a flight. Said the passenger, "This is a hell of a way to get viewers.". . .Larry KingconfusesMichael IsikoffwithMichael Weiskopf. . .Sam Solovery,the former Apprentice, will host a three-hour show on WMAL. [ WP ]

•Inside the Beltway: Lauraon whether there will be aBushcampaign in the future: "It will be his last. I can tell you that.". . . Expensive pool table, aquarium, and television packages with porn paid with taxpayer dollars. [ WT ]

•Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Ashleigh Banfielddropped by NBC News. . . Owner of WhiteHouse.com wants to sell it to a buyer who won't use it for porn; no comment from the White House. . . NieceLauren Bushis a fan of the French, models for Evian; "The whole idea is Evian's relationship with youth and beauty. AndLauren Bushis the epitome of youth and beauty," said spokesman. [ NYDN ]

•Page Six: Ted Kennedysent campaign letter toGiuliani.[ NYP ]