Journalist Draws Portrait of Michael Jackson on Spending Spree
London journalist Martin Bashir spent eight months making Living With Michael Jackson. The documentary shows Jackson, 44, on a Las Vegas shopping trip spending nearly 6 million dollars without regard to prices. Bashir calls him a disturbing individual with vast financial power.
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Vatican blesses Potter books and films says positive influence
The Vatican released a document on New Age spirituality at a news conference, noting that the imaginary world of fairies magicians angels and witches helps children distinguish good from evil. Father Peter Fleetwood, a Vatican official, defended Harry Potter as not promoting anti Christian ideology.
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New York-Carson Daly to host first ever TRL Awards
New York host Carson Daly will present the first TRL Awards, a playful look at MTVs Total Request Live celebrity appearances. The ceremony airs live February 17 at 3 PM with online voting open through February 10 on MTVs site. Nominees include Jennifer Lopez Justin Timberlake Britney Spears Shakira and Eminem.
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Whitney Houston's father John Houston dies at 82
John Houston, longtime theatrical manager and father of singer Whitney Houston, died in Newark after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease at age 82. His company sued Whitney for 100 million dollars over help with a marijuana charge and a new record contract following their public dispute.
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History Snippets From Feb 4 Across U S History
On February 4 1789 electors unanimously chose George Washington as the first U S president. In 1783 Britain ended hostilities with the United States. In 1861 Southern state delegates met in Alabama to form the Confederate States. In 1974 Patricia Hearst was kidnapped in Berkeley by the Symbionese Liberation Army. In 1976 a severe earthquake killed over 22 000 in Guatemala and Honduras.
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Birthdays spotlight Rosa Parks and peers
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks is celebrated at 90, with feminist author Betty Friedan at 82, comedian David Brenner at 58, rock singer Alice Cooper at 55, country artist Clint Black at 41, actress Gabrielle Anwar at 33, and singer Natalie Imbruglia at 26, in a list of notable birthdays.
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Record producer Phil Spector arrested in homicide case
Phil Spector, famed for the wall of sound, was arrested at his Alhambra mansion on suspicion of shooting a woman to death. He posted $1 million bond and was released. Authorities identified no relation of the victim and investigated the scene, including the weapon and car left at the estate.
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New Lawyer Sitcom A U S A Receives Harsh Review
The review criticizes NBCs A U S A as unoriginal and unfunny. It notes weak plotting, crude humor, and squandered talent including Scott Foley and Amanda Detmer. It contrasts with favorable Robin Williams guest appearance and lists other prime time highlights across networks.
Best Bets Blood Brothers and a City Music Lineup
A busy list of evening events includes Best Bets Blood Brothers with True North at La Tasca, plus solo acts by Billy Ebeling at Borders and many shows across Kansas City venues such as Memorial Hall, The Bottleneck, The Granada, and Davey’s Uptown. Multiple bands perform from 9 p.m. to late night.
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