Hollywood and Washington clash in talk on public service themes
In Los Angeles a discussion on how government life inspires public service featured Aaron Sorkin and Llewellyn Walls. Sorkin noted government sacrifice and Hollywood writing, while Walls called Washington different and Washington dog-eat-dog. Keisha Castle-Hughes will attend the Oscars in a Toyota Prius to promote hybrids, joined by Theron, Sting, Williams, Black, Robbins and Ferrell arriving in hybrid cars.
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Aaron Sorkin
NBC
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West Wing
Llewellyn Walls
Washington
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Castle-Hughes
Charlize Theron
Sting
Robin Williams
Jack Black
Tim Robbins
Will Ferrell
Red Carpet
Jersey Girl scene cut to hide real wedding
Kevin Smith scrapped a Jersey Girl wedding scene with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez to avoid confusing viewers about whether the real couple wed. Us Weekly reports the March issue notes their engagement was postponed last September due to media attention and the two have since ended their engagement as the film releases March 26.
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New York
Kevin Smith
Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez
Us Weekly
Smith
Affleck
Lopez
Debate over Rose Parade theme sparks national furor
The Rose Parade president says Celebrate Family aims to honor volunteer families, but conservatives fear gay groups may enter floats. David Davis defends the choice as wholesome and all American while acknowledging public backlash.
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn
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History highlights from the years 1922 to 1997
Highlights include the Reichstag fire of 1933 used to suspend civil liberties, the Supreme Court upholding the 19th Amendment in 1922, the 1939 ban on sit-down strikes, the 1960 U S Olympic hockey victory over the Soviets in Squaw Valley, and Ireland legalizing divorce in 1997.
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Birthdays Appearances Back in Play for Notables
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader turns 70 joined by actress Joanne Woodward at 74 actress Elizabeth Taylor 72 Barbara Babcock 67 actor Grant Shaw 42 Donal Logue 38 R&B singer Roderick Clark 31 Chelsea Clinton 24 singer Josh Groban 23. Ralph Nader
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Joanne Woodward
Elizabeth Taylor
Barbara Babcock
Grant Shaw
Donal Logue
Roderick Clark
Chelsea Clinton
Josh Groban
Rosie O'Donnell Marries Girlfriend in San Francisco
Rosie O'Donnell wed longtime girlfriend Kelli Carpenter in San Francisco in a ceremony at Mayor Gavin Newsom's office. The couple, with four children, walked through a throng of celebrants as city officials continue to perform same sex marriages despite a federal amendment push.
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Rosie O'Donnell
Kelli Carpenter
San Francisco
O'Donnell
Bush
Gavin Newsom
O’donnell
ABC
Good Morning America
Carpenter
Award season slows with Writers Guild Awards airing tonight
Real life couple Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek host the 56th Writers Guild Awards at 6 p.m. on Encore, honoring top film and TV scripts. Highlights include Oscar prep chatter and a slate of late night talk shows, films, and TV episodes airing tonight across networks.
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Bradley Whitford
Jane Kaczmarek
Writer’s Guild
Director’s Guild
Screen Actor’s Guild
Critics Choice
Turner Classic Movies
A&e
Unforgive
Jenny McCarthy
Pamela Anderson Lee
Paris Hilton
George Lopez
ABC
Stern fires back after suspension
Howard Stern challenged his suspension from Clear Channel stations after the network yanked his show citing programming concerns. He criticized censorship and discussed a sexual encounter with his girlfriend during a caller segment, while lawmakers debated indecency after the Super Bowl controversy.
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Howard Stern
Stern
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Clear Channel
Justin Timberlake
Janet Jackson
Congress
San Diego
Pittsburgh
Rochester
N.Y
Louisville
Fort Lauderdale
Orlando
Fla
Infinity Broadcasting
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Local music listings for Kansas City venues this evening
Best Bets feature multiple bands performing across city clubs including The Schwag at The Grana da and The Jazzhaus shows. Other acts include Mel Waiters at Grand Emporium, Burden Bros at The Bottleneck, Panic in Detroit at Replay Lounge, and Right Between the Ears at Liberty Hall with Guster at Uptown Theatre.
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Mel Waiters
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Main St
Kansas City
Burden Bros
Elevator Division
Abbington
the Life and Times
Detroit
Replay Lounge
Liberty Hall
Guster
Uptown Theatre
Broadway
Split Lip Rayfield
Davey's Upkewin
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