Larsen B Ice Shelf Collapses Rapidly in Antarctica
British Antarctic Survey reports the Larsen B ice shelf, 650 feet thick and covering 1250 square miles, has collapsed into icebergs and fragments amid rapid warming. Satellite data first detected the break, with scientists noting a swift, profound response to regional temperature rise.
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Spacek defends smoking scene in In the Bedroom
Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson defend depicting smoking in the Oscar-nominated In the Bedroom as Smoke Free Movies urges studios to curb on screen smoking. Spacek, not a smoker, says filmmakers mirror real life though notes her character does not glamorize smoking.
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Kate Winslet At Oscar Nominees Luncheon Comfort Key
Kate Winslet spoke at the Oscar nominees luncheon about prioritizing comfort in attire and footwear for the Kodak Theatre event. She noted the challenge of finding a comfortable dress and shoes that won’t cause pain during the ceremony.
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Piano man sick forces postponement of Joel John tour
Billy Joel and Elton John postpone remaining U.S. concert dates as Joel treats an inflamed vocal cord and upper respiratory infection. Spokeswoman Claire Merucuri says a full recovery is expected. A New York Times review of Madison Square Garden show noted the singer appeared rambling. Merucuri gave no comment on the review.
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Penelope Cruz Ties Cast to High Profile Breakups
Hollywood gossip links Penelope Cruz to a string of high profile separations as leading men reportedly end relationships after starring with her. Tom Cruise left Nicole Kidman during Vanilla Sky filming, Nicolas Cage announced divorce while shooting Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and Matt Damon reportedly discarded Winona Ryder after All the Pretty Horses wrap.
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Prince William TV Movie Set for ABC Fall Premiere
The Hollywood Reporter reports a Fox TV Pictures project tentatively titled Prince William will air October 13 on ABC Wonderful World of Disney. The film centers on William at age 15 and portrays a coming of age with royal context.
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Birthdays for TV personalities and film stars today
Producer Carl Reiner is 80, children's host Fred Rogers is 74, Hal Linden 71, William Hurt 52, Spike Lee director, Holly Hunter actress, Kathy Ireland model, Michael Rapaport actor.
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