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• Dishing about McDreamy
  "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo lunched at the Bristol Lounge Saturday with Needham's Krista Alperin and her friend Ciarna DiPlacido. The cost? Nearly $17,000. OK, OK. Lunch at the Four Seasons didn't go for that. One of Alperin's family members was the high bidder for the lunch, a benefit for the Home for Little Wanderers. The trio spent more than three hours dishing over burgers and crab cakes about "Grey's," Dr. McDreamy (played by Patrick Dempsey), and girl stuff. "Ellen is the most down to earth, warm , and engaging person," Alperin said. "Now I'm an even bigger fan."
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• Expect to do a lot more star gazing when you head to the 500 Mile Race on May 27. Seems pace car driver Patrick Dempsey will get his co-star Ellen Pompeo to fly in for the big race.
  Last week's "Grey's Anatomy" season finale left viewers guessing whether their on-screen love affair as Dr's. Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey is on the rocks for good. Their off-screen friendship must be solid, though otherwise, Pompeo, who is engaged to music producer Chitopher Ivery, wouldn't make the trip to the 500."
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  Patrick Dempsey, Peyton Manning, Ellen Pompeo, Ashley Judd, Kid Rock and Many Others Receive Luxurious Goody Bag Filled With Amazing Gifts Jewel and Pinstripes, one of the nation's premier gift bag companies, dedicated to raising money for charitable causes, announced today the contents of its VIP gift bag for the Indianapolis 500®, the largest sporting event in the world, which takes place on May 27th. bag, valued at approximately $4,000, is filled with a wonderful assortment of exceptional gifts including international and domestic trips, electronics, jewelry, apparel, sweets and more. Read more
  

• Co-star Ellen Pompeo credited more than Dane's physique and said that he was hot because "he's such a nice guy." Pompeo's fiancé, Chris Ivery, spent some time in deep discussion with the Men's Health man of the hour.
  USA Today