Actor Brad Renfro given probation for yacht theft and fines
A Broward County judge sentenced Brad Renfro to two years probation and ordered 4204.55 dollars for yacht loss of use and repairs plus 141.02 dollars to the Fort Lauderdale Police for investigative costs. Mel Gibson, in Georgia for a Vietnam film location scout, praised Hal Moore as a potential actor for a movie about Ia Drang.
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Vietnam
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Four Winds
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Mel
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Ala
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Ia Drang Valley
Seinfeld wins appellate ruling over Costanza privacy suit
The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division on Thursday unanimously affirmed a lower court ruling that the creators of Seinfeld did not violate Michael Costanza's privacy rights by using his name likeness and persona to craft the George Costanza character. The Long Island man sought 100 million dollars.
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Jerry Seinfeld
George Costanza
State Supreme Court
Seinfeld
Michael Costanza
Long Island
Costanza
Mutual admiration between Britney Spears and Madonna
Britney Spears and Madonna praise each other in Elle magazine. Spears recalls a harsh review and admires Madonna’s fearless self presentation. Madonna, in Elle, defends Spears and offers encouragement to the 18 year old pop star.
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Britney Spears
Madonna
Spears
Elle Magazine
Elle
Henry VIII Marries Anne of Cleves in 1540 Almanac
A brief history note lists Henry VIII wedding his fourth wife Anne of Cleves on January 6 1540 ending after about six months. It also cites Franklin D Roosevelts 1941 Four Freedoms speech outlining freedom of speech worship from want and fear and Saddam Husseins 1991 TV address urging a long war against tyranny led by the United States.
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England
Henry Will
Anne of Cleves
Franklin Roosevelt
Saddam Hussein
United States
Birthdays today celebrate Bonnie Franklin and peers
Today's notable birthdays include Bonnie Franklin turning 57, Earl Scruggs former star turning 77, author E L Doctorow at 70, Malcolm Young of AC DC at 48, director Anthony Minghella at 47, and actor Rowan Atkinson at 46, with the list ending noting Bonnie Franklin once more.
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Earl Scruggs
el, Doctorow
Malcolm Young
AC/DC
Anthony Minghella
Rowan Atkinson
Lawrence artist Hobart Jackson shows weekend exhibit
Hobart Jackson presents Saturdays and Sundays an exhibit with about 40 life drawings and around a dozen photographs. Read all about the Lawrence artist's show Sunday in the Arts Section.
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Hobart Jackson
Oz creator Fontana threads faith and crime in new season
HBO writer Tom Fontana keeps mementos from St Elsewhere Homicide and Oz in his office and tattoos. He previews Oz season five with Luke Perry as a televangelist inmate and notes a focus on spirituality amid prison drama, with characters confronting belief and power.
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HBO
Simon Adebisi
Hulk
Jeremiah Cloutier
Oswald Penitentiary
Luke Perry
Ernie Hudson
Terry Kinney
B.D. Wong
Dean Winters
J.K. Simmons
Eamonn Walker
Perry
Jesus Christ
Jimmy Swaggart
Peter Marie
Rita Moreno
AP Fhate
Janet Jackson Ex-Husband Threatens Tell-All Book
Hollywood-Rene Elizondo, Jackson's ex husband, vows to publish a tell-all detailing alleged affairs with women. He seeks $10 million from Rhythm Nation 1814 proceeds and claims an equal share of pre marriage property, while Jackson calls the demand blackmail.
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Janet Jackson
Hollywood
Rene Elizondo
Planetout.com
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the Klumps
Elizondo
National Geographic Channel Debuts Full-Time Cable Service
National Geographic Society launches its own full-time cable channel with 18 hours daily programming produced in-house featuring science and nature documentaries. The new channel, based in Washington DC, aims for 10 million homes at start and 28 million within four years, available in major markets and on DirecTV.
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Jane Goodall
National Geographic Society
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Discovery Channel
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National Geographic Today
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Washington, D.C
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Ong
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Texas
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