P. Diddy Sued Over Unreturned 1998 Memoir Advance
Publisher Random House files suit against Sean Combs claiming he did not return a $300,000 advance for a Ballantine memoir project from 1998. Rep disputes claim of litigation and calls it an amicable disagreement expected to resolve quickly.
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Usher Confusion After Grammy Night
Usher, winner of three Grammys, appeared unhappy backstage after the awards. A source says he was vexed that Confessions, his eight nomination CD, didn’t sweep, and he shut out visitors and refused interviews and a Grammy photo.
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Singer Yusuf Islam wins damages from Sun and Times
Yusuf Islam former Cat Stevens settles with two British papers over claims of ties to terrorism. He says the settlements vindicate his character and will donate libel damages to tsunami orphans projects. He notes deportation after a flight diversion as his name appeared on a no fly list.
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Kid Rock Arrested After Strip Club Altercation
Nashville police arrested rapper Kid Rock on a simple assault charge after he punched a disc jockey at a strip club. He posted a $3,000 bond and was released. arraignment set for March 30. He appeared before Night Court Commissioner Howard Taradash earlier that day.
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Olsen denies involvement in drug scandal lawsuit
Ashley Olsen sues the National Enquirer for 40 million dollars in damages. The suit filed in Superior Court alleges libel and false light invasion of privacy against the tabloid and its parent companies American Media Inc. and National Enquirer Inc. It accuses the publication of implying drug involvement through a misleading headline and cover image. Olsen, 18, last starred with twin sister Mary-Kate in New York Minute (2004).
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Today’s Birthday Roll Call From Entertainment World
Notable births span actors Hal Holbrook Rene Russo Richard Karn Lou Diamond Phillips Jerry O’Connell Jason Ritter and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, along with singers Billie Joe Armstrong Bryan White and Rene Syler and actor Bill Bryan. The list highlights a mix of film television and music figures with ages ranging around the mid thirties to fifties.
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Bryan White
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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