Pamela Anderson's Ditched Date, Christina Aguilera's MIA Panties and Other Must-Read News

Recapping the evening's buzziest news, including the Dancing With the Stars castoff's botched bid to bring a NYC politico to a gala promoting animal welfare

By Bruna Nessif, Alexis L. Loinaz Oct 19, 2012 11:49 AMTags
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Hard to imagine anyone turning down Pamela Anderson for a date, but looks like the still-smokin' ex-Baywatch babe will have to go stag.

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has turned down the Dancing With the Stars castoff's invitation to join her at a gala to stump for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in the city.

Per the New York Post, Anderson had even extended the invitation to Quinn's wife ("Three's company!" she reportedly quipped), but that wasn't enough to make the politico bite.

"Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I won't be able to join you," Quinn demurred.

Hey, Pam: We hear that Scarlett Johansson's now single and also hanging out in New City. There's an idea. Just sayin'.

Scarlett Johansson steps out solo for the first time since breakup

Here's what else went down last night:

Xtina's Ix-nay on Panties: In case you were going to buy Christina Aguilera underwear for Christmas, don't. She hates wearing them

Oh, No He Didn't: Britney Spears' ex-manager Sam Lutfi, who is suing Jamie and Lynne Spears for libel, already hit below the belt in court when his attorney made allegations that the pop singer was on drugs.

Lorenzo's Close-Up: During Jersey Shore: After Hours, fans got to watch Snooki's bambino on video!

Wedding Bliss: How sweet! Gerard Butler says he's "very excited" for his Playing for Keeps costar Jessica Biel's wedding to Justin Timberlake.

Political Laughs: Oh, you missed The Daily Show with Jon Stewart yesterday? Too bad, Barack Obama was on

TV Land: Make sure to keep up on last night's episodes with the recaps for Jersey Shore, Scandal, Project Runway (finale!) and Grey's Anatomy