John McCain is at the Beverly Hilton -- known to locals as the "John Edwards Beverly Hilton" -- raising money from Hollywood Republicans. There are seven people in attendance.
Actually, the room can only hold 400 and many people wanting to buy tickets to the less-expensive reception were turned down.
Singer and dogged Hollywood conservative Pat Boone -- wearing a white suit, black shirt and black tie -- told me: "There were more entertainers in there than at any event I've ever attended."
Word from a highly reliable source: Tori Spelling -- she's famous -- was spotted at the hotel pool.
