Destiny's Child to take hiatus for solo projects
Destiny's Child will pause as Beyonce Knowles leads a solo role in the Austin Powers sequel while Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland pursue solo albums. The group, famed for back to back multiplatinum albums and tours, says it is not breaking up.
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Young poet Mattie Stepanek lands major publishing deal
Eleven year old Mattie Stepanek, author of Heartsongs and Journey Through Heartsongs, signs a likely multimillion dollar publishing agreement with Hyperion. The deal funds his medical care through a trust as he battles a rare muscular dystrophy that has claimed siblings and requires ventilator support. Oprah Winfrey and Jimmy Carter admire his work.
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Key historical milestones from December history journal
Highlights mark Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 1941. Delaware becomes first state to ratify the Constitution in 1787. New York Philharmonic gave its first concert in 1842. Apollo 17 launched from Cape Canaveral in 1972. 1988 Armenia earthquake killed about 25000, per official estimates.
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Birthdays present list of notable figures today
Actress Ellen Burstyn turns 69 and actor Eli Wallach is 86. Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench is 54, singer Tom Watts 52, Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird 45. Actor C Thomas Howell 35, singer Aaron Carter 14. Ellen Burstyn
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Coming morrow health guidance on low mood
A Health & Recreation feature notes that low mood affects about one in ten Americans and urges recognizing warning signs. It stresses that ignoring symptoms does not help and offers advice on seeking help and coping strategies.
Networks lead Image Awards with 13 nominations each
NAACP praised ABC and NBC after earlier criticism of diversity, with both networks totaling 13 nominations. Submissions rose to 1,500 this year, signaling improved diversity in entertainment and highlighting ABC shows like My Wife and Kids, Nightline, 20/20, and World News Tonight.
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NBC and Fox lead nominations at 33rd Image Awards broadcast
The 33rd annual Image Awards are set for March 1 on Fox with Sunflower Cable channel 4. NBC collects nods for Law and Order SVU co stars CCH Pounder Khandi Alexander Ice T and Eric La Salle for ER. Dale Hill and Steve Harvey Show receive multiple nominations. Kingdom Come Ali and The Steve Harvey Show lead film and TV categories with numerous honors. Alicia Keys and Michael Jackson earn several nominations in music categories.
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Moulin Rouge Tops National Board of Review Best Picture List
The 2001 National Board of Review awards crown Moulin Rouge as best picture, with Baz Luhrmann’s musical lauded for its energy and era-bending score. Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman star. awards also honor The Man Who Wasn’t There and Monster’s Ball in multiple categories.
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Bush encouraged by Hollywood stance on terror war
Hollywood backs anti terror effort while some in industry fear overreach. White House adviser Mark McKinnon says Bush won’t dictate content and says Hollywood is ahead in aid efforts. Panel notes show confusion about Washington demands and future public service projects may arise.
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