Ozzy offspring cuts musical teeth in New York
Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne's teenage daughter, is recording a cover of Madonna's 1986 hit Papa Dont Preach with Incubus members Mike Einziger and Jose Pasillas II. Incubus has known the Osbournes since Ozzfest 1998, and Einziger and Pasillas agreed to back Kelly before a U.S. tour starts next week.
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Bosnian Oscar winner Tanovic greeted in Sarajevo
Danis Tanovic, writer director of No Man's Land, returned to Sarajevo to accept the city's April 6 award for distinguished contributions. About 2000 people filled the main square to welcome the 33 year old, whose film won the best foreign language Oscar and 42 other prizes including Cannes Golden Palm.
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Hall of Famer Jim Brown vows no further violence
Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, who chose jail over community service for vandalizing his wife's car, says he will never again raise a hand in violence. In an interview with Bob Costas on HBO's On the Record, Brown, 66, says the act was a weak gesture and expresses regret. He was convicted of misdemeanor vandalism with jurors acquitting him of a terrorism threat charge from a 1999 dispute.
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Jury acquits R E M guitarist on trans Atlantic flight
Peter Buck 45 was found not guilty of assault being drunk on an aircraft and damaging British Airways crockery during a Seattle to London trip last April. Buck sighed after the verdict as British Airways said it accepted the decision.
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History snapshot of landmark 1909 and earlier events
On April 6 1909 Peary and Henson became first men to reach the North Pole a claim later debated and affirmed in 1989 by the Navigation Foundation. In 1830 Joseph Smith organized the LDS Church in Fayette New York. In 1862 the Civil War Battle of Shiloh began in Tennessee. In 1896 the modern Olympic Games opened in Athens. In 1917 Congress declared war on Germany.
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Birthday notices for Cliffy and celebrity celebs
The listing notes two day birthdays including actor John Ratzenberger aged 55 and others such as Andre Previn 73, Ivan Dixon 71, Merle Haggard 65, Billy Dee Williams 65, Barry Levinson 60, Michelle Phillips 58, and Mari Ilu Henner 50.
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Documentary on Albert Bloch by grandson Scott Bloch
Growing up, Scott Bloch knew little of his grandfather. In 1976 he moved to Lawrence and learned of Albert Blochs art and writings. He now makes a documentary exploring his grandfather, as highlighted in Sundays Arts section.
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Sex and the City halts production due to Parker pregnancy
HBO suspends production on the fifth season of Sex and the City after news that star Sarah Jessica Parker is pregnant. First two episodes are being filmed. decision on completing all 13 episodes to follow, with a July target if filming resumes. Parker and husband Matthew Broderick expect a fall baby.
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Little Steven honors garage rock with new radio show
Guitarist Little Steven Van Zandt launches a nationally syndicated two hour Sunday night program focusing on garage bands from his youth and their influence. He curates a mixed set including the Electric Prunes Standells Thirteenth Floor Elevators Ramones Dead Boys Sex Pistols and Clash. Stations in about two dozen cities will air.
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Oprah to reduce number of book club picks
New York AP report says Oprah Winfrey will cut back on monthly book recommendations as she struggles to find titles she feels compelled to share. She revealed on her show that Toni Morrison's Lula will be her current final pick for now, with no clear schedule for future selections.
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Afghan Alphabet explores education and culture conflicts
Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf's Afghan Alphabet follows Afghan refugee children in Iran as they fight for education under strict Islamic norms. The documentary, featuring his daughters as assistant directors, debuted at the Double Take Festival in Durham while detailing refugee youths’ struggles to learn despite government barriers.
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