Young Chinese embrace hip hop over Mao era pastimes
Yang Jie, a 20 year old Shanghai dancer, moved from plans for college to teaching over 100 students hip hop, inspired by Janet Jackson. The article follows how American culture influences Chinese youth, blending Western music with local trends and pressures of exams.
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Prince to Launch North American Tour in March
Prince announces 28 date United States tour for The Rainbow Children with a March 1 start in Saginaw Michigan and a May 4 finale in Las Vegas. The One Nite Alone show promises a thought provoking performance including new material and classic hits not performed in years.
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Thieves Steal Aston Martin From Pop Star in London
Thieves broke into a London mansion and stole a $114,000 Aston Martin plus $140,000 in paintings jewelry and clothing. Scotland Yard would not confirm the victim’s identity but noted a stolen vehicle call. The pop star was reportedly in Los Angeles at the time per the News of the World.
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Stallone sues Ken Starr over Planet Hollywood stock sales
Sylvester Stallone sues investment adviser Ken Starr and Starr's firm for more than 7 million dollars alleging Starr advised him not to unload over 7 million in Planet Hollywood stock while telling others the chain faced bankruptcy. Starr worked for Stallone from 1997 to 2001. Stallone sold 3 million shares in March 2000 for under 300 thousand dollars.
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Today’s Birthdays Spotlight Anniversary Roundup
Actors John Travolta aged 77, Matt Dillon 38, and Molly Ringwald 34 share today’s birthdays. Vanna White of Wheel of Fortune turns 71, Greta Scacchi is 45, and Dr. Dre marks 37.
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Joan Collins Marries Percy Gibson In Fifth Marriage
Actress Joan Collins wed Percy Gibson in London at Claridge s Hotel in a ceremony attended by 175 guests. The 68 year old star and 36 year old Gibson exchanged vows as Collins becomes Mrs Gibson. They met during Love Letters tour and have three children from prior marriages.
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Angela Bassett cast as Rosa Parks in CBS film
Angela Bassett will portray Rosa Parks in The Rosa Parks Story, the 1955 Alabama bus seat refusal that sparked a civil rights milestone. The movie airs February 24 with Bassett expressing pride in Parks's sacrifices and the civil rights victory they helped achieve.
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