Rocky Balboa Statue Erected in Philadelphia
A bronze Rocky Balboa statue is installed atop the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps as the city hosts the Rocky III premiere. Sylvester Stallone, a Philadelphia native, attended the event noting the statue’s temporary placement after art officials initially rejected the piece by Thomas Schomberg.
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Balboa Statue Back In Public View Then Moves Ahead
A city compromise places the Balboa statue in front of the Museum until July 11 before relocating it to the Spectrum area. Stallone defended the project while supporters Arthur Gorman and Nikil Bird led a petition drive to recover the statue after months in a backyard.
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Dukes of Hazzard Actors Sue Over Merchandising Profits
John Schneider and Tom Wopat announce they are quitting The Dukes of Hazzard and filing a 25 million dollar lawsuit against Warner Bros and affiliates for fraud and unpaid royalties on toys clothing and other products. The suit seeks punitive damages and alleges sweetheart deals diverted about half of revenues from licensors. The actors pledge any settlement to charity and disaster funds.
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Springer Ad Admits Past Prostitution Payment in Ohio Governor Bid
Jerry Springer uses a TV ad to reveal that about nine years ago he paid for a prostitute, saying he wishes the incident had not happened. He notes no arrest and explains it was not tied to his mayoral tenure and frames it as a political truth under tough times for Ohio.
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