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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2002
Page
8
Revolution Studios moves fast on a follow up to XXX with Rich Wilkes and Rob Cohen returning. Vin Diesel to star and earn 10 million plus an executive producer credit as XXX2 aims for a 2004 summer release, continuing the Xander Cage adrenaline driven mission against Russian mobsters.
Authorities report a blaze at Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton’s Cape Cod residence just before 7 p.m. The home addition under construction was lost. A second fire at a nearby barn, not owned by Hamilton, damaged the property and injured one firefighter. Horses were rescued. Estimated damage stands at $500,000.
David Geffen pledges a 200 million dollar unrestricted gift to UCLA medical school the largest single donation to a U S medical school and the school will be renamed the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Geffen already supports various medical causes and will determine use of the funds.
The United Nations places a 7 foot bronze sculpture titled The Spirit of Audrey beside UNICEF headquarters in New York City. Created to symbolize Hepburns charity work, the piece was donated by Robert Wolders, her longtime companion. Hepburn starred in Breakfast at Tiffanys Sabrina and Roman Holiday and served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador from 1988 until her 1993 death.
Notable figures born today include movie producer George Lucas musician David Byrne director Robert Zemeckis actor Tim Roth guitarist C C DeVille singer Cate Blanchett and Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block.
Kmart will feature Martha Stewart Jaclyn Smith and Spike Lee in new commercials directed by Lee as part of the Stuff of Life campaign to forge emotional bonds with shoppers. The effort comes as Kmart seeks a niche after filing for Chapter 11 on January 22 amid weak holiday sales and intensified discount competition.
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