D.C. Gossip Girl 10/9

One Last Try … at Connie’s
Lawyer and philanthropist Connie Milstein and her husband, Count Jean-Christophe de La Haye Saint Hilaire, opened up their Georgetown home last Thursday evening for an exclusive final fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. Tickets went for up to $10,000. Those who raised $5,000 or more had the chance to take a selfie with co-host Huma Abedin, who faces possible prison time for her involvement in the Clinton email scandal. The two other co-hosts were fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (celebrating her birthday). Did Wintour offer Clinton tips on how to axe Abedin “Devil Wears Prada” style if Clinton’s campaign vice chair is sentenced?

‘Empire’ Star Checks In at Reagan
Recently seen at a security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport: Taraji P. Henson. The Southeast D.C. native, who studied acting at Howard University, won Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe awards for playing Cookie Lyon on the Fox show “Empire.”

‘The Voice’ Judge Swings By George Mason
Wild-child star turned musician turned “The Voice” judge Miley Cyrus surprised George Mason University students when she swung by to get the word out about voting for Hillary Clinton, Us Weekly reported. Cyrus — who originally Felt the Bern but is now With Her — went door to door, asking whether students were from out of town and exclaiming how cute one room was.

Mel and Vince Crash Navy Memorial Screening
Actor Mel Gibson, who is slowly redeeming himself after his behavior in years past, was at the Navy Memorial last month to promote his new movie “Hacksaw Ridge.” Vince Vaughn, who stars as the sergeant in command, also visited the Penn Quarter memorial, where military-themed films are frequently screened. Gibson is barely recognizable these days, as he is sporting a Tom-Hanks-in-“Castaway”-sized beard.

‘Scar’ Visits the White House
Everyone’s favorite cartoon lion and all-purpose villain Jeremy Irons was a panelist at the White House a few weeks ago. The winner of acting’s “triple crown” spoke about the role of cinema in highlighting the importance of science and math. Irons is currently in the film “The Man Who Knew Infinity” about Indian mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan and his mentor, Cambridge Professor G. H. Hardy, played by Irons.

James Taylor Again?
It may feel like Halloween just passed, but the holidays must be upon us, since the National Park Service has announced the National Tree Lighting lineup. The eclectic mix of performers includes Kelly Clarkson (who put out a Christmas album a few years ago), Yolanda Adams, Obama-fave Chance the Rapper and James Taylor, who seems to have attended every tree lighting since he first became famous.

The Prince-ident Sings ‘Purple Rain’
President Obama couldn’t help himself when he encountered a pint-size Prince at this year’s White House Halloween party. Spotting the trick-or-treater dressed up in a purple suit like the late “When Doves Cry” singer — complete with thin moustache and pink guitar — the Ba-rocker immediately launched into a perfectly on-key rendition of “Purple Rain.”

Soul Cycle, the Wedding Registry?
D.C. has been voted one of the healthiest cities in America — and now we get to reap the rewards. Washingtonian magazine reported that couples can add Soul Cycle packages to wedding registry site Zola. Gifters may want to go in with friends, though; 20-class packs are $572 and 30-class packs are $825. If you’re a homebody when it comes to exercising — and feel brave enough to put this on your registry — the actual bright lemon-colored Soul Cycle bike is available for a cool $2,200.