Michael Bloomberg, having already delivered an eloquent defense of the Islamic community center near Ground Zero, has returned to his typical testiness. Today, for example, he told a radio host, "It's a shame we even have to talk about this."

Rep. Anthony Weiner and Sen. Chuck Schumer are two of New York's loudest Democratic politicians. They love to opine on everything! Except, strangely, on the issue of the Ground Zero Mosque. Why such deafening silence from these two flappy-mouths?

Occasionally, New York City's King, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, takes stands that aren't the easiest, politically. Now that Cordoba House—the so-called "Ground Zero Mosque"—will be constructed, let's give the man major credit for his rigorous defense.

Mayor Bloomberg's girlfriend, Diana Taylor, says she could have beaten Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in an election: "I think I could have. I do." But will she run in 2012? "Never say never." Oh, the suspense is killing us!

Lindsay Lohan can't have visitors or bottled water—but she's getting out earlier. Real Housewife megameltdown avoided. Celebrity siblings are in trouble. Did Oksana tape Mel after he accused her of cheating? Saturday's Gossip Roundup goes well with strawberries.

Every ambitious young person in New York wishes to secure a position as an intern in the court of the city's benevolent philosopher-king, Michael of Bloomberg. But how can one get a City Hall internship? Simply follow our foolproof plan!

Michael Bloomberg is basically running his entire city off an iPad. Gotham's fanboy mayor reportedly clings to his Apple tablet like a "security blanket" when he's not calling his new best friend Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO.

New CNN host and former New York governor Eliot "Socks On" Spitzer thinks his important new show will sweep his hooker-sexing past away, priming him for a run at mayor of NYC when Bloomberg's term ends in 2013. [P6, Getty]

New York's Philosopher-Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent the day reflecting on his final, inevitable battle: "The doctor says I will die not from anything they found so far, but some day I will die," he said. [WSJ via NYM]

Why does Mike Bloomberg hate Mister Softee?

Rich people—they're just like us. When the economy tanked in 2008 they felt the pain, too. Even Mayor Bloomberg, worth an estimated $18 billion, was forced to rent out some of his property and lay off servants.

Two days ago, we reported that Michael Bloomberg's security may have been compromised in the Great iPad Security Breach of 2010. So how does New York's billionaire mayor feel about his private information being revealed?

Michael Bloomberg says we shouldn't rush to judgment and blame BP for the oil spill.

Diana Taylor, Bloomberg's girlfriend and Citigroup board member, was approached by Republicans to run against Kirsten Gillibrand for senator: "If she wants it, she has a political future." She'll most likely wait until Mike is done as mayor. [NYT, Getty]

The new owner of the New Jersey Nets, Mikhail Prokhorov, having breakfast at Gracie Mansion with Mayor-for-Life Michael Bloomberg and Shawn Carter of the Bed-Stuy Carters. Image via AP

"I can think of only once in the last eight and a third years where we held for more than a minute or two. I never find any service interruptions," says Bloomberg. Then again, he does ride the 6 train.

Unaccountable billionaire Mayor-For-Life Mike Bloomberg jets off to his massive Bermudan estate many weekends, where he plays golf, spends money, and zealously guards his privacy. That's what you get when you elect an unaccountable billionaire Mayor-For-Life, New Yorkers. Duh. [NYT]

Mike Bloomberg—not only our selfless, dollar-a-year salary mayor, but a massive philanthropist, too. What's not to like? Well, how about the fact that his charitable foundation doesn't want to pay taxes here, in the United States of America?

"It doesn't have to be through public office. It could be, uh, volunteerism, for example.... There's lots of different ways you can help." Mike Bloomberg's advice for Eliot Spitzer (who was hosting a show on MSNBC at the time).

When we told you Mayor Bloomberg planned to dress up as a Hair hippie for this year's Inner Circle dinner, we suggested he dress in drag. He didn't—but he did mingle with Snooki and The Situation! Video inside.