Floods Press Southern Russia and Central Europe as Storms Kill and Displace
Severe rains and high winds flooded Russia’s Black Sea coast killing at least 34 and leaving hundreds missing. A 6-foot wall of water wrecked Nizhnaya Bakanskaya, while Shirokaya Balka, Abrau-Dyurso, and nearby areas saw multiple deaths and evacuations. In Central Europe floods forced mass evacuations and casualties rose in the Czech Republic with several deaths and missing persons. Rescue efforts continue as new storms threaten the region.
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Tobey Maguire to star as Red Pollard in Seabiscuit film
Tobey Maguire will play Red Pollard in the true-life horse racing drama Seabiscuit directed by Gary Ross. The actor known for The Cider House Rules and The Ice Storm joins the project portraying the jockey atop the famed horse in a story of toughness and sensitivity.
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Gaither 30 to 40 City Tour This Fall
Platinum selling singer Bill Gaither and more than a dozen artists launch a 30 to 40 city road tour this fall. The tour kicks off September 7 in New Jersey with a homecoming vibe and a blend of gospel and patriotic music.
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Gillian Anderson to Star in London West End Play
The theater world buzzes that Gillian Anderson will headline London's West End in What The Night Is For this November. The X Files star trained on stage and is praised by the producer for her emotional honesty and potential electrifying performance.
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Ice-T’s Career: From Cop Killer Backlash to TV Detective
Ice-T, once at the center of controversy for Cop Killer in 1992, now plays Detective Odafin Tutuola on Law and Order SVU. The veteran rapper has continually reinvented himself, shifting from gangsta rap to diverse genres and roles, including New Jack City and numerous films. He also authored a best seller reflecting his expansive career.
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Ice-T
Odafin Tutuola
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Bond director Lee Tamahori eyes bolder Bond
Empire reports director Lee Tamahori pushed for a more daring approach in the 20th Bond film with Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry. He questioned the lack of explicit intimacy and proposed showing Bond in a sex scene, noting Brosnan’s openness to the idea.
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Today's Yii Birthdays Highlight Notables and Ages
A list of celebrities with milestone ages including Jimmy Dean 74 Eddie Fisher 74 Ronnie Spector 74 Ian Anderson 55 Rosanna Arquette 43 Antonio Banderas 42 Neneh Cherry 34 Michael Bivins 34 Justin Theroux 32 Angie Harmon 30.
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