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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 2008

Page

7

Bassett Receives Hollywood Star Amid Family Joy

Angela Bassett, honored at a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, expresses gratitude amid a day of emotion and surprises. She is joined by husband Courtney B. Vance, children, and guests Forest Whitaker Laurence Fishburne and Rick Fox as her film career, including How Stella Got Her Groove Back, is noted.

Associated Press Angela Bassett Laurence Fishburne Rick Fox Stella

Notable Birthdays This Day Highlighting Film and TV Figures

The list marks birthdays for Karl Malden Stephen Sondheim William Shatner M Emmet Walsh Jeremy Clyde George Bens Wolf Blitzer Andrew Lloyd Wes James House Lena Olin Stephanie Mi Matthew Modine Kellie Williams Reese Witherspoon Fanny Ardant Bob Costas. It notes a raft of actors singers and media figures born on this date.

Karl Malden Stephen Sondheim William Shatner Emmet Walsh Jeremy Clyde George Bens Wolf Blitzer Andrew Lloyd Wes James House Lena Olin Stephanie Mi Matthew Modine Kellie Williams Reese Witherspoon Fanny Ardant Bob Costas

Dash for seat leads to lawsuit at Oprah show

A woman, Orit Greenberg, sues Harpo Studios in Chicago claiming injuries from a December 5, 2006 audience rush at Oprah Winfrey show. She seeks about 50,000 dollars, alleging the crowd was allowed to push her down stairs and endure severe, permanent injuries.

Oprah Winfrey Chicago Orit Greenberg Greenberg Harpo Studios

Cox and friends launch $1 million EB charity challenge

Courteney Cox and David Arquette enlist Jennifer Aniston Orlando Bloom Kate Beckinsale Rashida Jones James Marsden Eva Longoria Parker to raise $1 million in two weeks for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation. Cox Aniston serve on the honorary advisory board. EB is a genetic disorder causing fragile skin and early death in many cases.

Associated Press Courteney Cox David Arquette Cox and Arquette Jennifer Aniston Orlando Bloom Kate Beckinsale Rashida Jones James Marsden Eva Longoria Parker The Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation Cox, Arquette and Aniston Cox

Quincy Jones to Receive Honorary Doctorate at UW

Quincy Jones will receive an honorary doctorate at the University of Washington commencement where the musician and producer will speak on June 14. Regents voted to award the degree. Jones, 75, moved to Bremerton at age 10 and began trumpet in junior high, later singing in a gospel quartet before moving to Seattle.

Quincy Jones University of Washington University Jones Bremerton Wash Seattle

Death of Minnesota author Jon Hassler at 74

Jon Hassler of Minneapolis known for Staggerford and Grand Opening died Thursday from a neurological disorder. He began his writing career later in life and chronicled small town life in his novels.

Associated Press Jon Hassler Minneapolis

Parade tease celebrates Mariah Carey surprise week

Sunday in Parade previews a surprise from Mariah Carey with platinum records and major hits. The feature assesses whether she could top Elvis Presley, inviting readers to learn more in the issue.

Mariah Carey Elvis Presley

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