Phelps heads to Disney World with fellow Olympians
Michael Phelps, after six Athens golds and two bronzes, joins Lenny Krayzelburg and Ian Crocker on a 12 city Swim With the Stars tour. The trip begins at Walt Disney World in Florida and ends October 5, promising a promotional event in the entertainers' honor.
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Crowe Ear Bite Claim Denied After Toronto Set Fight
Russell Crowe faces reports of biting bodyguard Mark Carroll at a Cinderella Man drinking party in Toronto. Crowe says a misunderstanding sparked the clash and says they made up the next day. Carroll also denies any ear bite, claiming a chest nip occurred during the scuffle.
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Jace Honey Captures Steer in 8.5 Seconds at Colorado State Fair
Jace Honey of La Junta Colo wrestled a tough steer at the Colorado State Fair rodeo in Pueblo. He took down the steer in 8.5 seconds despite the rough challenge in the steer-wrestling event.
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Serkis Prepares for King Kong Role with Gorilla Study
Andy Serkis, famous as Gollum, trains for a remake of King Kong by studying gorilla behavior in Rwanda. Naomi Watts co stars with Jack Black and Adrien Brody. rehearsals are in Wellington with shooting to start soon for a 2005 release in 1930s New York.
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Schwimmer to Direct Run Fat Boy Run Indie Comedy
David Schwimmer plans to direct the indie feature Run Fat Boy Run for Gold Circle Films. He says the script by Michael Ian Black is funny and smart and centers on an overweight man who runs the New York marathon to win back his girlfriend.
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Mayer Gets Star Treatment in Nashville TV Shoot
VH1 crews followed pop singer John Mayer in Nashville over the weekend. He performed Friday at the amphitheater and filmed scenes for an upcoming VH1 program, also touring Lower Broadway honky-tonks on Thursday. Mayer is known for hits including Your Body Is a Wonderland and Why Georgia.
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Local Celebrities Share Birthdays Today
The list highlights Van Morrison Richard Gere Chris Whitley Deborah Gibson 34 Chris Tucker 32 and Tamara of Trina and Tamara 27 marking notable celebrity birthdays today.
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