Bill Monroe Dies at 84 Father of Bluegrass Passes Away
The Nashville area native Bill Monroe known for creating bluegrass and shaping modern country music died at age 84 in a suburban Nashville hospice after a stroke. His high lonesome style and blazing mandolin helped launch The Blue Grass Boys and inspired Elvis Presley, the Everly Brothers, and later stars like Ricky Skaggs and Alison Krauss.
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Camilla Won't Marry Prince Charles Says Sun Report
The Sun reports Camilla Parker Bowles will not marry Prince Charles despite their long relationship. Diana blames Camilla for the divorce and public hostility. A Mori poll shows divided views on Charles inheriting the throne and the affair's impact on his reputation.
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Spaniards fear another War of the Worlds hoax
In Madrid hundreds of Spaniards panicked as a Telecinco report showed space aliens over New York. The alert was part of a film advertising campaign for Independence Day, opening soon in Spain. Advertiser Jose Luis Andarias said viewers mistook the TV stunt for real news and feared an invasion.
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Post Labor Day Slump Mixed as Bulletproof Leads Box Office
Los Angeles reports a slow post Labor Day weekend with Bulletproof earning 6 million to lift total box office to 52.6 million for the period. Bogus debuted at 1.9 million, The Spitfire Grill opened in theaters for 3.4 million, Tin Cup led with 4.7 million, First Kid 4.4 million, A Time to Kill 3.8 million, Eraser surpassed 100 million after four months, Phenomenon nearing 100 million after ten weeks.
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