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Sarah Palin Loads Up On Swag

Former Alaska Gov.Sarah Palin showed up at a Hollywood gift suite with two daughters, her brother and a small entourage in tow and loaded up with free promotional cosmetic and fashion items being given away in connection with Oscar-week festivities.

Lorna Khoo of Cardstore.com and various other vendors exhibiting their wares at the Silver Spoon gift suite said the former vice presidential candidate snapped up organic soaps, personalized stationery, and a designer robe and sandals on her Wednesday visit.

The 46-year-old politician, who was in town to perform a standup routine on Jay Leno's "Tonight" show, also picked up under-eye cream and a deep moisturizer from Bloom cosmetics, according to those present.

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Palin Asking for Over $1M Per Episode for Reality Show, Report Says

Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is asking for between $1 million and $1.5 million an episode to star in the reality television show she is developing, according to Hollywood Reporter.

Palin went to Los Angeles earlier this month to pitch the show, described as a "planet-Earth type look" at the state of Alaska, to broadcast networks.

The cable networks A&E Networks and Discovery Communications are now interested in acquiring the project, according to Hollywood Reporter. Palin is producing the show, currently being called "Sarah Palin's Alaska," with reality-show producer Mark Burnett, who is known for his shows like "Survivor" and "The Apprentice."

Palin has cultivated a career in media as a commentator for Fox News and as a best-selling author. Her daughter Bristol Palin is also beginning an acting career.

Last year, after speculation developed that Palin could host her own talk show, the former Alaska governor told Barbara Walters it would not be in the "best interests" of her family.

"I would not ever want to put my kids through such a thing," she said. "Our life has become kind of a reality show."

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Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann Photo Op Priced At $10,000

Just how much are Republican donors willing to pay for a private photo opportunity with conservative firebrands Sarah Palin and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)?

The folks at Minnesota-Bachmann Victory Committee are putting the price tag at a whopping $10,000 per couple, according to a copy of the invitation obtained by the Huffington Post

According to the invitation, attendees at the April 7 event in Minneapolis are asked to spend $500 per person for attendance at the General Reception and Dinner; $5,000 for a table of ten; and $10,000 per couple for a "Private Reception with Photo Opportunity. (Included in the latter is a table for ten as well).

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