Not Bored by Bordeaux

Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley was among the revelers at La Soiree des Grands Crus, a celebration of the French wine-making region, at 82 Mercer last night.

Was it Leia Who Convinced Him?

We asked hip-hop star Snoop Dogg what his favorite Star Wars film was this afternoon and without hesitating, he answered "Return of the Jedi"!

The performer was in town helping to promote the launch of the new Luke Skywalker and Yoda sneakers, part of a Star Wars line from Adidas. To add further hype to the event (and certainly much to the chagrin of the Rebel Alliance), the footwear company also brought a squadron of Stormtroopers to overtake Times Square and SoHo.

Check back with New York Insider next week for our special coverage of the Force-filled day.

Va, Va, Va- Vivienne!

Never mind that Lilith, the iciest of all of television's repressed ladies, wouldn't be caught dead in anything as slinky as a Vivienne Tam number. That certainly didn't stop actress Bebe Neuwirth from coming out to support Tam as she unveiled her fall 2009 collection at her store in SoHo tonight. Also in the house was Bachelor bachelor Prince Lorenzo Borghese. This year's line was inspired by the idea of "nothingness," says the designer. She explains: "During this period of global economic turmoil, the idea of the return to a state of emptiness and simplicity from which to renew our lives seemed particularly timely."

For more photos, click here. Judge for yourself whether you think Tam's aiming for nothingness actually results in "somethingness." And whether Lilith would in fact ever wear a Vivienne Tam dress.