Bluegrass legend Charlie Waller dies at 69 in Gordonsville
Gordon sville VA salida. Charlie Waller founder of the Country Gentlemen died at his home at age 69 after years of poor health. He started guitar and singing at 12 and remained with the band with his son Randy until his death. The Country Gentlemen formed in 1957 in Washington and long shaped bluegrass by broadening its audience. The band planned a new album Songs of the American Spirit next month.
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John Stamos files for divorce from Rebecca Romijn Stamos
Full House star John Stamos and X Men actress Rebecca Romijn Stamos seek divorce in Los Angeles County after a five year marriage. Publicist stated the split is amicable. The couple met in 1994 at a Victoria's Secret show and wed in 1998 with no children.
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Actress Rosario Dawson launches Voto Latino voting drive
Actress Rosario Dawson and Latino youth advocate Phil Colon form Voto Latino, a nonprofit to mobilize young Latino voters. A PSAs rollout on MTV Networks starts Aug 30, backed by MTV Choose or Lose. Dawson appears in a spot ending with its your country represent.
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Winthrop honors MacDowell with Medal of Honor in the Arts
Alma mater recognizes Andie MacDowell for cultural contributions to Winthrop University and community. The Asheville resident and Gaffney native will join fellow recipients at a October 22 fundraiser supporting arts scholarships.
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History highlights from August 22 anniversaries
On August 22 anniversaries noted include King George III declaring colonial rebellion in 1775 and 1785 Bosworth Field battle ending the War of the Roses. Also in 1787 John Fitch showed his steam boat on the Delaware River and 1902 Theodore Roosevelt rode in an automobile. Huey P. Newton was shot in California in 1989. Tyrone Robinson later received 32 years to life.
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Birthdays today honoring Ray Bradbury and peers
Today's notable birthdays include author Ray Bradbury aged 84, actress Cindy Williams 57, Beach Boys member David Marks 56, country singer Holly Dunn 47, singer Tori Amos 41, R&B artist James DeBarge 41, rapper GZA 38, and Matchbox Twenty drummer Paul Doucette 32. Bradbury is highlighted among these figures.
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Secret evidence looms large in Jackson case battle
In a high stakes pretrial fight in the Michael Jackson child molestation case prosecutors and defense push to suppress or reveal secret searches at Neverland and a private investigator. The dispute centers on possible police overreach and attorney client confidentiality with witnesses hinting at a possible shakedown. Trial remains set for January 31 with hearings continuing.
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Blake plotted custody plan before wife's murder says investigator
Los Angeles AP report details private investigator William Jordan testifying that Robert Blake sought custody of his daughter to keep her away from drugs and crime. Jordan said Blake wanted the baby and drafted a California plan with Bakley, who allegedly could face parole issues. Blake, 70, is charged with Bakley's 2001 death and pleads not guilty.
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TV news guest lineups across major shows detailed
Today’s programs reveal a lineup of political figures and advisers. Podesta and Sperling appear on This Week, Portman at CBS Face the Nation, Allen and Corzine on Meet the Press, and Kay Kay Bailey Hutchison among others on Fox News Sunday with additional figures from Swift Boat Veterans for Truth and the Kerry campaign.
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