Chris Rock Leaves HBO Show to Focus on Films
Comedian Chris Rock pulls the plug on his HBO late night talk show after four years. The 30 minute program aired in 13 week seasons on Fridays and won an Emmy for writing last year. Rock will pursue stand up and other film projects next year while maintaining ties with HBO.
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History Highlights From 1776 to 1980
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Birthdays Today: Basinger, Schell, Carradine, and more
Today’s notable birthdays include Kim Basinger at 47, Maximilian Schell at 70, David Carradine at 64, James MacArthur at 63, James Galway at 61, Gregg Allman at 53, Teri Hatcher at 36, and Sinead O Connor at 34, with Kim Basinger highlighted among them.
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Coming 2morrow Drug Revolution Promises Smart Meds
Drug designers race to place inhalers and time release capsules with programmable microchips on pharmacy shelves. JW Health Page previews the evolving tech driven medical revolution.
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Internet stars migrate to online video for new fame
Ex stars like Nichelle Nichols and David Carradine join GalaxyOnline and other dot coms to revitalize careers with Web shorts and animated updates. They trade equity for exposure, while studios worry over piracy and uncertain profitability as net casts gain fame.
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Ally McBeal Actress Reveals Eating Disorder Pressure
Courtney Thorne-Smith says deported weight pressure on Ally McBeal set triggered under eating and over exercising. She quit the Fox show after May 18 1999 nude scene stress, later regained 10-15 pounds and gained life balance, warning others about body image.
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Dot Comedy debuts as glossy yet dull Web theater
The new ABC series Dot Comedy, hosted by Jason and Randy Sklar with Annabelle Gurwitch, tries a retro-futurist setup mixing animated shorts and Web sites with flubbed lines. The debut feels shallow and unfunny, critic says, noting family friendly framing hides adult Internet content.
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