Heston quits Actors Equity over Miss Saigon ruling
Charlton Heston resigns as a full member of Actors Equity in protest of the union’s decision blocking a white actor, Jonathan Pryce, from playing the Eurasian Engineer in Miss Saigon on Broadway. He calls the ruling obscene and says he is deeply ashamed, planning to quit immediately.
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Brando's son freed on two million bail after jail stay
Christian Brando, 32, was released on a $2 million bail after 90 days in jail on charges of killing Dag Drolett, the boyfriend of his half sister. Marlon Brando pledged his $5 million estate as collateral and hoped for an accidental manslaughter outcome.
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Trump toppled from top amid shifting political winds
The source notes a notable fall from the lead position in political standings as campaigns adapt to changing public support and new developments. It highlights altered momentum, candidate dynamics, and ongoing public interest without sensational detail.
Koppel Makes First American Reporter Entry Into Iraq
ABC anchor Ted Koppel became the first American reporter allowed into Iraq since its Kuwait invasion. He said King Hussein of Jordan helped arrange the trip, and he spent hours with the monarch to present the Iraqi point of view on Nightline. Fellow CBS team members were also admitted, with NBC and CNN seeking access.
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