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Where The Party At? The Top Inaugural Bashes

It's no secret that LA and New York are shipping the entirety of their bold-faced names down to Washington for Obamapalooza. But this is also (supposedly) a party for the people. Here's a round-up of the good, the amazing, and the so-amazing-you’ll-never-get-in.

For the people: Tickets are still available (to the tune of $250) to party with Jessica Alba, Samantha Ronson, John Legend and Jamie Foxx at the Declare Yourself “A New Birth of Citizenship” party on Sunday night. On Monday, the Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow express a sentiment that many of us have been feeling with their Rock the Vote gala “Hey, America Feels Kinda’ Cool Again.” Tickets are sold out, but it’s worth trying your luck on craigslist.

On the big day, you can avoid the masses downtown in favor of the Common Man’s Inaugural Ball at The Wonderland, one of our favorite DC bars.

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Potential President Travel: Do Hawaii Like Barack Obama

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been laying low in Hawaii for a couple of days, taking a break from campaigning to soak up the sun and surf of the state where he spent his most formative years. But while the guy clearly has a bit of money and a few connections, his trip has been anything but extravagant. The AP has the lowdown on what the Obama family has been up to on Oahu, and how you too can experience the island like the nominee.

Obama did some bodysurfing in the waves off Sandy Beach Park on the island's south shore, a cheap and fun pastime to be sure. Take care if you try to swim in his footsteps, though: park officials warn that strong currents and dangerous shorebreaks make this a place for "experienced shorebreak bodysurfers" only. In keeping with the water theme, Obama also went snorkeling with his daughters at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and had a family picnic and swim at Ala Moana Beach Park. Sounds fun to us.

On dry land, the family dropped by Aloha Tropical Farms (we definitely dig macadamia nuts), the Valley of the Temples, and visited his grandfather's grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

We could go on, but it sounds like the guy knows how to have a good time, even if the itinerary seems a tad bit over-scheduled. Oh well, I'm sure they found a few moments to chillax amid all the action.

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· Obama Vacation: Not So Pricey As It Seems [AP via Yahoo! News]
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[Photo: AP]

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Richie the Friendly Ghost

We can barely see Nicole Richie behind the giant white cape she used to shield 3-month-old daughter Harlow on Wednesday at LAX. Mama and baby were there to greet daddy Joel Madden who was returning from his European tour with Good Charlotte.

Seems dad really loves him some baby Harlow, and later that night at a G.C. concert he proclaimed Harlow as "my one and only true love."

Nicole was also there too but got no shoutout. Must have been hiding behind another white cape.

Related Stories:
· Madden: 'Harlow Is My One True Love' [SF Gate]
· Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Hit LAX with Harlow [Gossip Girls]
· Airport Photo Shoots coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Gossip Girls]

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Ok, Seriously: What's Up With Clay Aiken's Feet in Airplanes?

Apparently Clay Aiken didn't learn his lesson about keeping his feet (and their smell) to himself after we mentioned it last month. According to People, when Clay was on a Continental flight to Tulsa on Saturday, his foot ended up in a stranger's lap. Ok, hold up here. His FOOT ended up in a stranger's LAP? A head on the shoulder, even a hand on the leg, that we can understand. But a foot on the lap? Are this kid's legs as flexible as his voice?

The best part is that because the woman woke Clay up with a "hit to his chest," the FBI was called in. Apparently, they didn't find any bombs in Clay's foot, so no one was charged with anything. Clay, meanwhile, has promised that he's "taken steps to prevent any foot wandering in the future." Still, we're not going to sit next to him on a plane. Even if he is famous.

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· Clay Talks to ET About Airline Drama [Entertainment Tonight]