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The saga of New York Times Style reporter Lola Ogunnaike hangs .. in limbo.
If you're just joining us, at the end of last month we exclusively reported Ogunnaike was suspended from her Times gig after she guest co-hosted The View (in an apparent audition) without permission from the Grey Lady. Depending on who you ask, Ogunnaike either: 1) Never asked for permission from the Times, and her View appearance came as a surprise to the higher ups; 2) She asked for permission, was told no, but went on The View anyway; or 3) Asked for permission, was told neither yes or no (but probably not), and did The View without a firm permission slip. (From what we understand, Option 3 is likely the most accurate version of events.) In the end, the Times didn't see her View gig like a standard TV appearance, but as a job interview — which, to be fair, it most likely was: Ogunnaike sent View producers a tape months ago with hopes of replacing Star Jones.
So where does Ogunnaike stand now? With an unclear future. We hear she has asked her Times bosses when they were going to lift her suspension — and was summarily told that if she wasn't going to communicate with them (i.e. tell them about her extracurricular gigs), they're not going to communicate with her. An insider tells us the NYT has refused to give her any more information — and plans to keep her on suspenion. Indefinitely.
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I've know Lola since the 5th grade at Bailey's Elementary in Falls Church, VA. She was always the smartest most talented, athletic, etc., girl in all of my classes. She's always been a go-getter and all I have to say about her suspension is you can't stop someone from bettering his/herself. I know for a fact she's a hardworker and anyone that she'll ever work for is very lucky and should feel priveledged to have her on their team. You go girl do your thing.