Cyndi Lauper stopped well-heeled Hearst staffers in their tracks when she stopped at their swanky cafeteria after a Marie Claire interview. The singer “caused chaos in the packed cafe,” we’re told. A spy added, “In the midst of pouring her own squash and sweet potato soup she was greeted by person after person, including Gayle King, and all were shocked to see her there.” Lauper chatted away while holding her own tray and wearing five-inch platform shoes.