Bloomberg Says No Go

BLOOMER STAYS PLANTED Mike (Photo: Getty Images) • I choose not to run: In a New York Times Op-Ed, NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg says, "I am not—and will not be—a candidate for president." If only the same could be said of Ralph Nader. Bloomers adds, however, "If a candidate takes an independent, nonpartisan approach—and embraces practical solutions that challenge party orthodoxy—I'll join others in helping that candidate win the White House."

• Self-portrait: Perez Hilton finds himself in a sex tape scandal of his own, after a hottie fledgling blogger claims Perez asked him to send some explicit video his way in exchange for career help.

• Precious moments: Despite lackluster Xtina baby pic issue sales, People has reportedly paid $1 million for snaps of Nicole Richie's little bundle of joy, Harlow.

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