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Good morning New Yorkers (and others)!

Everyone who is anyone was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night for their unveiling of the Imperial Russian collection. The fundraiser, which benefited the museum, brought out the who's who of New York society and then some.

Tsar Mikhail was holding court as his family's treasures were put on display. The Tsar, who by the way ladies is as single as they come, was warm and friendly, talking to anyone, except yours truly, who approached him. His security detail was a different story. They could make the Russian winters seem warm, but boy were some of them fine specimens of Russian engineering.

There were a few notable people missing. Heir to the throne and Tsarina for a brief time, Natasha Romanoff Stark, was no where to be seen. Could she have been in some secret location giving a recovering Mr. Stark some tender loving care? Mrs. Stark, you could have attended and leave the TLC for Mr. Stark for yours truly. The Tsar didn't seem upset by the lack of his aunt's presence, but sources within the Tsar's staff did say that there were plans to visit the American side of the family while the Tsar was in town.

Mr. Stark's absence was noted as well. A party isn't a party without Tony Stark and this one was no exception. The billionaire industrialist has been MIA since the car bombing back in June. This reporter really wants to know what's up with the dishy Mr. Stark. Mr. Stark, if you're reading this, any word from you would be much appreciated and the offer for some TLC is still open.

Speaking of missing persons of note, another notable missing presence was hunky Mikhail Romanov, Natasha's son. His absence was greatly missed by yours truly. Mr. Romanov is probably hiding from the horde of single women, including this reporter. The princeling's absence was one of the big mysteries of the night. Mr. Romanov I am still waiting for your call.

Where exactly was Ms. Margaret Donovan-Stark, sister to Tony, and head honcho over at Stark Inc? Did her invitation have the unfortunate fate of getting lost in the mail or could this be the start of a second Cold War?

In attendance and representing the American side of the royal family was our own princess, Miss Anya Stark. Who was that blond-haired piece of gorgeous man flesh on her arm? It seems like our princess has a new love interest and everyone wants to know who he is. Well since you all want to know, I'll tell you. He is native New Yorker, Mr. Steve Barton. Could our princess have found her Prince Charming? The couple were seen together all evening, including sharing a few stolen kisses. We'll have to keep an eye on these two lovebirds.

The Who's Who of New York society wasn't the only famous faces in the crowd. Some stars from Hollywood graced the crowd with their presence. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart were in attendance as well as Clint Eastwood and young heart throb Corbin Bleu. Corbin had no other than Miss Antoinette Rhodes on his arm. Miss Rhodes is best pals with Miss Stark and her father James Rhodes was one of the former bigwigs at Stark Inc.

There you have it. The real scoop of the big gala fundraiser and visiting royalty.

Loves and kisses,
Miss Rumor