Westwood abandons punk era for pirate inspired fashion
Vivienne Westwood, famed for rips zips and chains, says she has given up punk style at 59. She tells the Los Angeles Times she no longer wears bondage outfits, now drawing on pirates witches and 17th 18th century portraits and the French Revolution. She claims punk failed as a challenge to the establishment as big business copied the look, leaving her feeling her soul stolen.
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Martin shrugs off gay rumors amid new album
Ricky Martin dismisses questions about his sexuality as rumors in People magazine. He says he is happily single and focuses on art while promoting Sound Loaded released this month. Judy Wieder calls his stance a major turning point for pop culture.
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University to honor Julia Child with honorary doctorate
Julia Child will receive an honorary doctorate from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona on December 1 for her lifelong contributions to fine cooking. She will speak at the Collins School of Hospitality Management, after helping launch the culinary arts program eight years ago.
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Nighthorse Campbell Leads 65-Foot Christmas Tree Convoy
Ben Nighthorse Campbell announced a 65-foot blue spruce bound for the Capitol flowed from Pike National Forest near Denver. The 77 year old tree traveled a 2000 mile route, with Campbell at the wheel of a tractor trailer in a festive convoy with Santa Claus and 20 elves.
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Diggs to guest star as wild romantic on Ally McBeal
Actor Taye Diggs will appear in six Ally McBeal episodes starting February 12. He aims to be more than a pretty face, saying he will play a love interest as a singer and lawyer and bring a wilder touch to the FOX series. He previously acted opposite Angela Bassett in How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
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Wright explains Quills centers on writer society not just Sade
Doug Wright describes Quills as exploring the relationship between the Marquis de Sade and society, not a simple portrait of a sadist. He notes the film could have focused on other writers and cites provocateurs like Salman Rushdie and Marilyn Manson as influences. Quills began as an off Broadway play in 1995 and earned Wright an Obie.
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