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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 2001

Page

11

Foxploration opens in Rosarito with Titanic set props

A gardener tends the grounds at Foxploration in Rosarito Mexico ahead of the parks public opening on Sunday. The site features props from the film Titanic and sits on the former filming location.

Foxploration Rosarito Mexico

Semisonic’s Closing Time Turns Into Multipurpose Hit

Dan Wilson of Semisonic recalls that the 1998 Grammy nominated Closing Time, written to close sets for bartenders, unexpectedly became a backdrop for high school graduations wakes World Series news reports and more. He also spoke about the pressure of following up a huge hit with All About Chemistry released this year.

Associated Press Emisonic Dan Wilson Wilson AP Radio

Berry bikini payoff fuels Swordfish deal

Money talks for Halle Berry in Swordfish as a topless sun scene drew a $500,000 bonus. Director Dominic Sena initially wooed Bridget Moynahan for the role but shifted to Berry after Moynahan was booked. Berry, known for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, reportedly relented to the offer.

Knight Ridder Alse Berry Showbiz Swordfish Dominic Sena Bridget Moynahan Berry Moynahan Dorothy Dandridge Lena New York Daily News Hacker Hugh Jackman

Murphy frames Shrek as fun yet with a serious message

Eddie Murphy says Shrek carries a moral about self acceptance. He voices Donkey and notes limited improvisation on the film where Shrek rescues a princess with Mike Myers Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow also stars. the movie opened nationwide Friday.

Associated Press Shrek Eddie Murphy Murphy Donkey Mike Myers Cameron Diaz John Lithgow

Missy Elliott defies pop norms as chart topping rapper

In a Vibe interview Missy Elliott rejects nudity as a selling point and praises talent. She notes Christina Aguilera and Pink rising through competition, and announces her new album Miss E So Addictive while recalling co producing Lady Marmalade with Aguilera Lil Kim Mya and Pink.

T Associated Press Issy Elliott Elliott Britney Spears Vibe Magazine Christina Aguilera Lil’ Kim Mya Pink Labelle Christina

Uecker and Wife Divorced After Telephonic Hearing

Milwaukee broadcaster and former sitcom star Bob Uecker and Judy Uecker, both season 56, testified in a Waukesha County Circuit Court hearing by phone that their 1976 marriage is irretrievably broken. They cited separate residences in Menomonee Falls and Scottsdale and noted both had prior marriages. The Brewers announcer was in Philadelphia for a series with the Phillies.

Associated Press Alwaukee Brewers Bob Uecker Uecker Waukesha Wis Menomonee Falls Philadelphia Brewers Phillies Judy Uecker Scottsdale Ariz Louisiana

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