17 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2000
Page
1
Actress Cameron Diaz scared off two thieves in her Rome hotel room Friday night as she arrived to film Gangs of New York. The men fled after Diaz screamed, dropping two leather jackets and a laptop in the exit rush. Diaz is staying at Grand Hotel de Russie while in Rome.
Manager Scott Simon says country star Tim McGraw was rushed to Baptist Hospital in Nashville Tennessee by wife Faith Hill after sharp abdominal pain. He underwent an emergency appendectomy and will recover at home through the holidays, aiming to be fully recovered for the American Music Awards on January 8.
A chronology notes key events: 1903 Wright brothers achieve first powered flight near Kitty Hawk. 1925 Galry Mitchell convicted of insubordination at court martial. 1957 Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile test success. 1969 US Air Force ends Project Blue Book with no extraterrestrial evidence. 1969 about 50 million TV viewers witness Tiny Tim wedding on the Tonight Show.
Today's date features Milla Jovovich turning 25 alongside William Safire at 71, Ernie Hudson at 55, Eugene Levy at 54, Bill Pullman at 47, Barry Livingston at 47, Marissa Ribisi at 26, and Giovanni Ribisi at 26, highlighting a blend of acting and journalism talent.
A brief notes how cyberspace trends invade fitness culture with a shift from low tech physical workouts to high tech approaches as seen on Monday’s Click page. The piece highlights increasing adoption of digital tools in exercise routines and training programs.
Juliette Binoche reflects on acting risks from theater to film. She recalls Oscar night 1997 for The English Patient and her choice of French projects over English language fame. Binoche returns to stage in London and now Broadway in Betrayal, balancing Chocolat with other French roles and selective English-language work.
Lenny Kravitz is spotted outside Tribeca Grand Hotel in Manhattan posing for a photographer and chatting with Robbie Robertson before heading to a midtown studio. The rocker discusses his new greatest hits album and a fresh track while reflecting on long career and continued relevance to younger fans.
The Disney new true life adventure highlights Everglades predators and swamp life. It follows alligators through wet and dry seasons in Florida with scenes of maternal care and deadly encounters. Wildlife cameos include pig frogs, water moccasins, herons, turtles, and crawfish. a gator hatchling meal and a carcass scene illustrate natural cycles.
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