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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2002
Page
18
Pat Slavin of Philadelphia and Dan Rebholz of Chicago finish a nearly 20 foot tall Statue of Liberty ice sculpture in downtown St Paul Minnesota. The artwork used 300 pound ice blocks and was commissioned by the St Paul Winter Carnival.
Five Mile River Films acquired screen rights to Andrew Kirtzman’s Rudy Giuliani: Emperor of the City. The price was not disclosed and the film may air later this year with Robert Duvall, Daniel Travanti and James Woods eyed for the lead role.
Lauren Bush, fashion model and niece of President Bush, visited the Friends set as a guest last week. An NBC spokesman said she may appear as an extra in an upcoming episode, following previous shoots for Vanity Fair and Vogue.
Chelsea Clinton appears at Donatella Versace show in Paris joining Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. She debuts a chic new look with a short straight hairdo and a daring party outfit as Ian Klaus accompanies her.
A list of notable figures with birthdays today includes actor Paul Newman sports announcer Bob Uecker actor Scott Glenn singer Jean Knight singer Lucinda Williams guitarist Eddie Van Halen comedian Ellen DeGeneres guitarist Andrew Ridgeley of Wham gospel singer Kirk Franklin.
Sidney Poitier, Oscar winner for Lilies of the Field, will receive an honorary Academy Award. The board of governors cites his extraordinary performances and dignified screen presence. The award will be presented March 24, per Academy President Frank Pierson. Poitier long career includes The Defiant Ones nomination and roles in Blackboard Jungle and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Sarah Jessica Parker walked hand in hand with John Corbett at the Golden Globes after winning best TV actress and did not mention her husband Matthew Broderick in her acceptance speech. The New York Post notes ongoing marriage rumors as she avoided Broderick during the event.
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