It seems that the secret "Freeloader" over at Advertising Age wasn't the only non "editor or publisher" invited to the great Hearst gala on Monday night. The New York Observer's Michael Calderone was there as well, sipping "Towers" (cocktails of gin, lime juice and Champagne), eating cheese puffs, and schmoozing with the likes of Oprah and Katie Couric.

And, of course, Conde Nast publisher Si Newhouse was there, Seemingly, just to show face and gobble up some lobster consommé. And being his usually not-very-friendly self.

S.I. (Si) Newhouse was there. How did the ruler of the Condé Nast building like this new showpiece magazine headquarters? Mr. Newhouse smiled indulgently, gave the questioner a grandfatherly tap on the shoulder, and turned away.

How sweet. Well, we figure either Newhouse couldn't hear over all Oprah's hand clasping and shouting about her office, his mouth was full of finger food … or his mind was overwhelmed with notions of plotting Cathie Black's destruction.

Hearst So Good: Oprah Touches Gleaming Shaft at Gala [Michael Calderone, New York Observer]