Mean Huffington Won't Even Praise Russert's Ties Or Whatever



Ex-Conde Nast president and recently deceased Steve Florio didn't always really get on with one-time GQ publisher and model for Mr. Big model Ron Galotti, a fact which would have come to light in Florio's tell-all memoir had it not been squashed by more prudent minds. But at his funeral over the phone with Observer's…
Steve Florio, the mustachioed colorful extravagant "pirate captain" ex-CEO and president of Conde Nast, died today from a heart attack. He was 58. Florio's tenure at Conde Nast spanned from the early 80's to 2004, when he stepped down (perhaps under duress!) as chief executive due to "heart problems." Over 25 years,…
Like any scheming young lady, WWD's Sara James spends her rainy days flipping through bridal magazines. A girl's gotta be prepared, after all. But in the July/August issue of Brides, James' daydreaming was interrupted by the uncomfortable image at right: honorary Conde exec Steve Florio and his daughter, Kelly.…
Conde Nast chief Steve Florio on the smoking ban: "This is way over the line. If you're a member of any private club and they have a designated area where you can smoke a cigar, I think that should be allowed. It's one of those nice things you can do with your buddies...I was a little shocked that with everything…