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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 2003

Page

7

Sahara Beauty Pageant: Mr Oasis Amuses Nomads in Ingall

Efad Dadi, a 24 year old Sahara nomad, competes in a male beauty pageant among the Wodabe in Ingall Niger. The ritual emphasizes looks over strength, with women judging and marriages awarded to winners. Mothers shape boys with mirrors and cosmetic prep from infancy.

Efad Dadi Niger Bert Parks Sahara Oasis Particuar Ingall Agadez

Kidman says split with Cruise nearly halted her career

Nicole Kidman recalls Humiliation after 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise and the struggle to return to work for the Australian premiere of Cold Mountain. The Civil War epic, directed by Anthony Minghella and starring Jude Law and Renee Zellweger, earned eight Golden Globe nominations including Kidman for lead dramatic actress.

Associated Press Nicole Kidman Tom Cruise Nine Network Anthony Minghella Jude Law Renee Zellweger Kidman

Olsen twins invited to join NYU class of 2008

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have been invited to NYU as part of the class of 2008. Their representative Michael Pagnotta says they are thrilled and have always taken academics seriously. The news appears in People magazine’s December 29 issue.

Associated Press Mary- Kate Ashley Olsen New York University People Magazine Michael Pagnotta

Abby Van Buren gift boosts Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s research

The Phillips family and an anonymous donor donate 10 million dollars to Mayo Clinic for Alzheimer’s research. The Mayo Center will be renamed the Mayo Clinic Abigail Van Buren Alzheimer’s Disease Research Clinic in honor of the late Abigail Van Buren.

Associated Press Pauline Phillips Abigail van Buren Mayo Clinic Phillips Iowa Abby Abigail van Buren Alzheimer’s Disease Research Clinic

Paris Hilton to Host New Year's Eve Las Vegas Show

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie will help count down 2003 on Fox's America's Party airing live from the Venetian Las Vegas. Performers include Ashanti Metallica Puddle of Mudd Hootie and the Blowfish and Keith Urban. The show runs 10 to 11 30 p m local time.

Associated Press Paris Hilton Nicole Richie Fox Network Las Vegas Ashanti Metallica Puddle of Mud Hootie and the Blowfish Keith Urban Fox Venetian Resort Paris Nicole Altus Ark

Court halts The Source from distributing Eminem CD

A Manhattan federal judge granted an injunction stopping The Source magazine from enclosing a previously unreleased Eminem recording in its February issue. Eminem's lawyers argued the track contains racist language and the ruling blocks distribution amid planned coverage of the recording and industry racism. The Source condemned the censorship as a blow to hip hop culture.

Associated Press the Source Eminem Manhattan Gerald Lynch

Celebrities Celebrate Milestones At Various Ages

The list highlights birthdays for Hector Elizondo, Diane Sawyer, Rick Nielsen, Robin Gibb, Ralph Fiennes, Heather Donahue, and Chris Carmack. Ages range from 23 to 57, reflecting diverse careers across acting, hosting, music, and film.

Hector Elizondo Diane Sawyer Rick Nielsen Cheap Trick Robin Gibb The Bee Gees Ralph Fiennes Heather Donahue Chris Carmack

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