New Orleans jazz musician Pete Fountain, left, and actor John Goodman share a laugh before Fountain leads his Half Fast Marching Club through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Fountain is the official starter of the day-long celebration known as Mardi Gras.
Entertainer Harry Connick Jr. boards his float at the start of the Orpheus parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 19, 2007. The Carnival season culminates Feb. 20 with the all-day street party know as Mardi Gras.
Singer Taylor Hicks of "American Idol" fame performs his duties as the 2007 honorary Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Endymion Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and actress Patricia Clarkson enjoy a moment of laughter before the start of the Orpheus parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 19, 2007.
New Orleans Saints football coach Sean Payton and actress Patricia Clarkson chat together before the start of the Orpheus parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 19, 2007.
Entertainers Harry Connick Jr. and Patricia Clarkson pose together before the start of the Orpheus parade in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 19, 2007. Both Connick and Clarkson will ride in the parade that was founded by Connick.
Lexie Hayes, a patient at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, puts some Mardi Gras beads on actor James Gandolfini Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in New Orleans. Gandolfini reigned as king of one of the Mardi Gras parades that rolled through the streets of the Crescent City Sunday night.
"The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini has his picture taken as he talks with fans and signs autographs at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007.
Actor James Gandolfini talks to fans gathered at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. Gandolfini was king of the Mardi Gras parade Bacchus which rolled through the streets of the Crescent City on Sunday night.
New Orleans jazz great Pete Fountain smiles as he leads his Half Fast Marching Club through the streets of New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Fountain was the official starter of the day-long celebration known as Mardi Gras.
Washington's Birthday
President Bush, right, is pictured with Gen. George Washington, played by actor Dean Malissa, after Bush spoke at a ceremony marking the 275th anniversary of George Washington's birthday at his estate in Mount Vernon, Va., Monday, Feb. 19, 2007. Washington was born on Feb. 22, 1732.
Late-Night Guest
Actor Jim Carrey, left, talks to David Letterman on the "Late Show with David Letterman," Monday, Feb. 19 2007.
Daytona Races
Actor Nicolas Cage renders the command to "Start Your Engines" prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007.
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007.
Honored In France
Actor and director Clint Eastwood, center, poses with French President Jacques Chirac, left, and French culture minister Renaud Donnadieu de Vabres, right, after being awarded with France's highest distinction, the medal of the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
French President Jacques Chirac, center, speaks to Kyle Eastwood, right, as his father, actor and director Clint Eastwood, second right, looks on, after Eastwood was awarded with France's highest distinction, the medal of the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007. Standing at left are Eastwood's daughter Morgan, 10, and wife Dina.
French President Jacques Chirac congratulates Clint Eastwood, left, after awarding him with France's highest distinction, the medal of the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
Clint Eastwood exchanges a kiss with his wife, Dina, after being awarded with France's highest distinction, the medal of the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
Morgan Clintwood, 10, left, speaks with her brother Kyle, right, as Kyle's companion Zoe Smilenko, center, looks on, after their father Clint Eastwood was awarded with France's highest distinction, the medal of the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
Clint Eastwood waves to reporters as he leaves the Elysee Palace after being awarded with France's highest distinction, the medal of the Legion of Honor, in Paris, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.