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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 2004

Page

2

Clapton inducted into RockWalk on Sunset Boulevard

Grammy winner Eric Clapton, age 59, joins RockWalk honorees on Sunset Boulevard after receiving a commemorative plaque and imprints of his hands and signature. The ceremony follows his North American tour for the CD Me and Mr. Johnson, with past inductees such as The Ramones and B B King.

Los Angeles Eric Clapton RockWalk Clapton Sunset Boulevard Mr. Johnson the Ramones B.B. King Chuck Berry Janis Joplin Aerosmith

Janet Jackson to guest star as herself on Will and Grace

Janet Jackson will appear as herself in an upcoming Will and Grace episode set to air September 23. She told Access Hollywood that the show features Sean Hayes’ Jack McFarland attempting a dance audition, marking a return to prime time after her 1984 85 Fame role and prior TV work on Diff'rent Strokes and Good Times.

New York Janet Jackson Jackson Cleo Hewitt NBC Fame Sean Hayes Jack McFarland

Dean says he is not ready to host a show yet

Former Vermont governor Howard Dean, now active in Democracy for America, subbed for Tina Brown on CNBC's Topic. He discussed politics with Jon Stewart and said he is not ready to leave political activism for a talk show career.

Burlington Vermont Howard Dean Dean Dean For America Democracy For America CNBC Tina Brown Jon Stewart Comedy Central Daily Show Stewart

Vanessa Williams and Rick Fox file for divorce

Former Los Angeles Laker Rick Fox has filed for divorce from actress Vanessa Williams after five years of marriage. They share a four year old daughter Sasha. Fox’s spokeswoman said they remain devoted parents prioritizing their child’s welfare amid Fox’s potential retirement from basketball. Williams’ publicist declined comment.

Los Angeles Boston Celtics Danny Ainge Williams Brad Cafarelli Shaft Johnson

History notes on Clinton line-item veto use and Watts riot

A history roundup recalls Aug 11 1997 as the day President Clinton first used the line-item veto, later ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. It also notes the 1965 Watts riots in Los Angeles that left 34 dead and the 1984 Reagan joke about bombing Russia during a radio address.

Clinton Congress Supreme Court Nantly Black Watts Los Angeles Reagan Russia

Birthdays and sports celebrities on list today

Hulk Hogan is 51, Mike Douglas 79, Jerry Falwell 71, Joe Rogan 37, Charlie Sexton 36, Ali Shaheed Muhammad 34, and Kris Kross member Ei Kelly age 6. A note mentions Kansas Pick 3 and Super Kansas Cash numbers with dates and figures.

Hulk Hogan Mike Douglas Jerry Falwell Joe Rogan Charlie Sexton Ali Shaheed Muhammad Ei Kelly Kris Kross

Faux teens take over the time warp in 2004 Teen Choice Awards

Fox airs the sixth annual Teen Choice Awards highlighting teen sensations and actors who play teens on TV. Hosts include Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton with Mischa Barton Lindsay Lohan and Jennifer Garner. Musical guests Diana DeGarmo Ashlee Simpson and more. Also featured is Tony Hawk and Bethany Hamilton as surprise guests. A separate segment covers Amish in the City on UPN as they visit South Central LA.

Fox Ashton Kutcher Nicole Richie Paris Hilton Mischa Barton the O.C Lindsay Lohan Jennifer Garner Diana DeGarmo Ashlee Simpson Tony Hawk A&e Las Vegas Bethany Hamilton

Tonight’s TV Highlights From Kevin McDonough

TV listings recap several prime time pieces and late night guests. Highlights include 60 Minutes II profile on Larry David at 7 p.m. CBS and Most Outrageous Game Show Moments 2 on NBC. CBS features The King of Queens back to back followed by Law & Order. NBC airs Law & Order and Magnolia film on IFC. Late night guest spots include Tom Cruise on The Daily Show and Dana Carvey with Wilco on Letterman.

CBS Larry David Bob Eubanks NBC Law & Order Tom Cruise Paul Thomas Anderson Magnolia UPN Mark Ducke ABC Jon Stewart Comedy Central Dana Carvey Wilco David Letterman Jay Leno PJ Harvey Ron Livingston

Norah Jones Finds Comfort On Stage On The Road

Norah Jones, promoting the album Feels Like Home, says the road feels like home after touring Europe. She plans to start the U S leg with the Handsome Band, performs in Kansas City on Oct 23, and continues a tour through Nov 14. Her shows blend country-influenced songs with covers and new energy on stage.

Norah Jones NBC New York Rockefeller Plaza U.S Europe Jones Associated Press Tom Waits

Best Bets Today At The Bottleneck And Nearby Venues

A listings recap for Kansas City venues shows High On Fire and Unmerciful of Origin performing at The Bottleneck, followed by My Father's Gun at Stonewalk, NY.C. and The Hurricane at 4048 Broadway. Shows begin at 9 p.m. with a mix of metal and rock acts across venues.

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Concert listings for Kansas City clubs night at a glance

A string of June music gigs across Kansas City venues including Audi Camp Southerly at Jackpot Saloon 943 Mass and The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Mass. The Americana Music Bluegrass Jam at Signs of Life 722 Mass. Finger Eleven and bands play at The Beaumont 4050 Pennsylvania Ave and The Replay Lounge 946 Time in Malta 7 and 10 p.m. Acts include Old Canes at The Brick 1727 McGee St and In Your Absence Evershine at Daveys Uptown 3402 Main St.

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