Paul Reubens Pleads Innocent To Child Pornography Charge
Actor Paul Reubens known for Pee-wee Herman pleaded innocent to a misdemeanor count of possessing materials depicting children in sexual conduct. The charge stems from a November 2001 home search and carries up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Reubens previously faced an indecent exposure case in 1991 after an arrest in Sarasota Florida.
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Gandolfini divorce finalized in friendly settlement
New York judge finalized the amicable divorce of James Gandolfini and Marcela after a brief settlement without trial. The couple, married three years, share a 3-year-old son. grounds were not disclosed but indicated as abandonment. Gandolfini's attorney called it one of the friendliest and fastest divorces seen.
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Notable 19th Century and 20th Century Milestones History
A brief history digest notes Dickens published A Christmas Carol in England in 1843, Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac began in 1732, Apollo 17 ended manned lunar landings in 1972, Sakharov freed from exile in 1986, Bonner pardoned, and Clinton impeached by the House in 1998 for perjury and obstruction of justice.
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Birthdays rundown of actors and singers today
Alyssa Milano remains charming at age 30. Little Jimmy Dickens is 82. Cicely Tyson turns 69. Tim Reid reaches 58. Richard E. Leakey is 58. Jennifer Beals is 39. Jake Gyllenhaal turns 22. Marla Sokoloff reaches 22.
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Hollywoods color boundaries blur in 2002 film year
Hollywood sees a notable rise in black actors earning leading roles and crossover success in 2002. Sharply rising profiles include Denzel Washington and Halle Berry with Training Day and Monster’s Ball, plus Morgan Freeman Samuel L Jackson and Will Smith in Ali, while films like Brown Sugar Undercover Brother and Drumline broaden appeal. Still, Black women remained underrepresented and critics cautioned changes may be slow.
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Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center
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Mary Alice
National Film Registry adds Spinal Tap to preservation list
The Library of Congress selects Spinal Tap with The Black Stallion Alien and 20 other titles for archival preservation. Other included works span 1901 to 1991 from directors Vincente Minnelli to Ridley Scott with emphasis on enduring American film history.
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