Diana Ross and Arne Naess Divorce in Dominican Republic
Diana Ross and Arne Naess have divorced in the Dominican Republic after 14 years of marriage. Ross was not present in court. divorce granted by mutual consent via written document. The couple wed in 1986 and share two children. Ross has two daughters from a prior marriage and another with Berry Gordy.
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CBS apologizes for Kilborn tornado jokes about Owensboro
CBS apologizes for remarks by Craig Kilborn about the January tornado that damaged Owensboro Kentucky. The network sent a five thousand dollar donation to the Big Rivers American Red Cross and said the comments caused additional suffering for residents. Mayor Raymond Morris received the letter from CBS vice president Martin Franks clarifying the apology.
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Italian star Benigni added as presenter at Oscars
Roberto Benigni, famous for Life Is Beautiful, will present at the March 26 Academy Awards. Producers Richard and Lili Fini Zanuck confirmed his inclusion after his exuberant Oscar moment last year which irritated some viewers.
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Meg Ryan on Walter Matthau Zaniness in Hanging Up
Meg Ryan recalls Walter Matthau as the hottest co star she has ever seen while filming Hanging Up She describes his orange scarf and blue pea coat and says the memory stands out in her mind.
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Grammy perks beyond nominations reveal dressing room demands
People magazine reports backstage benefits for nominees. Pierre Cossette, 76, who has produced the Grammy telecast since 1971, reveals diva requests from Whitney Houston shrimp and lobster to Diana Ross fruit peeling. He also funded Celine Dion’s hairdresser and makeup artist and arranged a limousine for Mariah Carey.
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Orbach sings Mack the Knife at Weill tribute in Brooklyn
TV sleuth Jerry Orbach headlined a gala at the Brooklyn Academy of Music marking Kurt Weill’s anniversary. The Law and Order star performed Mack the Knife, recalled his stage beginnings with The Threepenny Opera, and closed the program with September Song after a career spanning Broadway to film and television.
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Rex Reed Arrested for Alleged CD Theft at Tower Records
New York critic Rex Reed, 61, a columnist for the New York Observer, was arrested after security claimed he shoplifted three CDs by Mel Torme Peggy Lee and Carmen McRae from a Tower Records store. Police were called after Reed allegedly concealed the items in his jacket and attempted to exit.
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