Camel wrestling draws crowds at Turkey festival in Selcuk
In Selcuk western Turkey the largest camel wrestling festival drew crowds over 10 000 as 96 fighting camels competed. The event features camels with ornate saddles and female camels nearby while owners emphasize status and tradition.
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Womack defends crossovers with I Hope You Dance
Country singer Lee Ann Womack says her hit I Hope You Dance crosses formats without losing country roots. She grew up in East Texas with a country DJ father and notes the song is up for best country song at the Grammys while the album vies for country album of the year.
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MTV Orders More Fear for Knight Ridder Series
MTV turns the reality show Fear into a series with changing cast and locations. Six strangers are blindfolded to a haunted setting, then document 48 hours of creepy ordeals and missions. Winners earn 5000 dollars. future missions include eerie sites and reenactments to release a soul.
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Carson to donate $500000 endowment to Norfolk library
Johnny Carson will give 500000 to Norfolk Nebraska library foundation for its endowment fund. The retiring Tonight Show host has previously supported local projects including the Carson Regional Cancer Center and the Johnny Carson Theatre at Norfolk High School. Karen Warner notes his long standing community generosity.
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Simpson says I’m human and diva moments keep me real
Pop singer Jessica Simpson, age 20, tells CosmoGIRL she struggles with fame and shyness. She recalls diva moments over outfits, fears talking to people, and a second album that could make or break her career. She even wanted to speak to Celine Dion but froze, fearing she might vanish.
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Silverman in good company on These Old Broads set
Jonathan Silverman recalls joining a star-studded cast for the ABC comedy These Old Broads airing February 12. Debbie Reynolds Shirley MacLaine Joan Collins and Elizabeth Taylor shared the screen with him Taylor’s arrival felt like a royal visit and Silverman notes Taylor joked about her brain surgery and cue cards impacting his performance.
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