Taylor welcomes twins to James Taylor and Kim Smedvig Taylor
Pop star James Taylor and wife Kim Smedvig Taylor have twins born via surrogate last week. The biological sons are temporarily named Taylor Twin No. 1 and No. 2, with names to be decided. Taylor, 53, and Smedvig Taylor, 46, wed February 18 after six years together, adding to Taylor’s children Sally and Ben from his marriage to Carly Simon.
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Boss Beats British Bootleggers in Springsteen Copyright Win
Bruce Springsteen won a London Court of Appeal ruling upholding a 1998 High Court decision blocking Masquerade Music Ltd. from releasing 19 songs he recorded before fame. The case involved an unauthorized 1972 album and was watched by the international music community.
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Youthful soprano inks memoirs and life story
Welsh soprano Charlotte Church at 15 releases Voice of an Angel My Life (So Far) about her early years and experiences including meeting the pope and signing with Placido Domingo. She says she is just a regular girl who enjoys shopping and sleepovers while addressing press speculation about her love life.
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History Journal Highlights Key 20th Century Events
The item lists major dates: April 11 1951 Truman fires MacArthur in the Far East, 1814 Napoleon abdicates and is exiled to Elba, 1899 Treaty ending the Spanish-American War takes effect, 1945 Buchenwald liberated, 1968 Civil Rights Act passed a week after MLK assassination.
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Birthday wishes bloom for notable figures this week
Syndicated columnist Ellen Goodman is 60. Brenda Starr creator Dale Messick turns 95. Fashion designer Oleg Cassini reaches 88. Ethel Kennedy is 73. Actor Joel Grey is 69. Actress Louise Lasser turns 62. Actor Peter Riegert is 54. Ellen Goodman.
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Coming 2morrow Schulerkongress at state teachers group
The Kansas Association of Teachers of German sponsors an annual Schulerkongress drawing students from across Kansas. Lawrence teens attend as part of Thursday's 18 & Under page, showcasing student participation and highlights of the event.
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Eminem Avoids Jail Time In Weapon Case
Eminem Marshall Mathers III received two years probation and a $2500 fine after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. He faced potential prison time up to five years and must undergo counseling and drug testing while being allowed overseas travel with court permission.
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Networks roll out new concepts for fall shows
TV buyers report major networks unveil diverse fall concepts after criticism of reliance on familiar formats. ABC and NBC develop culinary dad comedies. NBC also backs Emeril with Lagasse led shows. Court and national security dramas grow, with CBS expanding The Agency and CBS First Monday as undercover operations and Supreme Court themes gain traction.
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CBS sues Fox over Boot Camp as Survivor copycat
CBS and Survivor creator Mark Burnett claim Fox’s Boot Camp imitates Survivor violating federal copyright and California law. The suit alleges LMNO Productions and Fox copied the premise and format. Fox calls the charges frivolous. CBS seeks damages and changes to Boot Camp. the case highlights ongoing legal battles in reality TV.
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