28 Dec 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2001
Page
1
London group Steps, famed for line dancing pop and Abba like melodies, announces breakup after five incredible years. Faye, Claire, Lisa, and Lee release a joint statement Wednesday as producer Pete Waterman helped propel their success in Britain.
New York star Will Smith describes a grueling moment while filming the Muhammad Ali biopic. He says a hit landed near the top of his forehead, causing his head to snap down, producing an electrical shock sensation from neck to elbows. Beverly Hills segments note Danny Glover’s UN meet influences on The Royal Tenenbaums look.
A concise timeline recalls events from 1945 Congress recognizing the Pledge of Allegiance to 1981 birth of Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first American test tube baby. It also notes Calhoun’s resignation in 1832, Iowa’s 1846 statehood, and Woodrow Wilson’s 1856 birth, plus Rostand’s Cyrano premiere in 1897.
Birthday notices list Dame Maggie Smith aged 67 actor Lou Jacobi aged 88 bands leader Johnny Otis aged 80 rock musician Charles Nevilles aged 63 rock musician Edgar Winter aged 55 actor Denzel Washington aged 47 and Mackenzie Rosman aged 12.
Many resolutions to exercise fail before Valentine’s Day. Experts say motivation from friends or coworkers and guidance from veteran exercisers improves success. Read more tips in Saturday’s Health & Rec section.
The New York Police Museum near the World Trade Center site opens in mid January honoring 23 officers who died on 9 11 The five story facility houses relics such as a Tommy 45 submachine gun and a cane pistol It also features a mock burglary scene and a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program for youths plus interactive gun use simulations and a judge by computer to gauge officer judgment.
Pollstar ranks U2 as the second biggest tour of 2001, with $109.7 million in ticket sales, amid a 7 percent drop in total top tours. The year saw higher average ticket prices and mixed touring activity after Sept. 11, with acts like Janet Jackson and N Sync also well listed.
Jennifer Connelly confirms she will play Betty Ross in Ang Lee directed The Hulk adaptation. The project aims for a June 2003 shoot with Eric Bana as Bruce Banner and his green alter ego, set in modern Berkeley and described as a Greek tragedy and psychodrama rather than a glossy kid friendly spectacle.
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