Today in history highlights from May events
On May 16 1929 the first Academy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with Wings winning best production and Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor named best actors. Also noted are Marie Antoinette’s 1770 marriage to Louis XVI and Congress authorizing the Shield nickel in 1866 and Queen Elizabeth II address to the U.S. Congress in 1991.
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Janet Gaynor
Marie Antoinette
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Elizabeth II
U.S
Semi finals buzz and TV line up for tonight
The article previews American Idol Season finalists Nikki McKibbin Kimberley Locke Jasmine Trias Venzell Solomon and Elliott Yamin as potential No 3 finishers and hints a final between Melinda Doolittle and Jordin Sparks. It also surveys Lost Battlestar Galactica and other primetime highlights including Bones Criminal Minds and CSI NY with notes on weather and a Price is Right tribute.
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Nikki McKibbin
Kimberley Locke
Jasmine Trias
Venzell Solomon
Elliott Yamin
Fox
Blake Lewis
Melinda Doolittle
Jordin Sparks
Yamin
Taylor Hicks
Chris Daughtry
ABC
Michael
Ana Lucia
Ben
Walt
Locke
Jack
Sayid
Jacob
Brennan
Ryan O’neal
Evil Frank
Gideon
CBS
Jordan
NBC
Allison
Country awards honor Brooks Dunn and Kenny Chesney
The Academy of Country Music awarded Brooks & Dunn a 14th vocal duo trophy defeating Sugarland Montgomery Gentry and The Wreckers while Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year. George Strait and Carrie Underwood were also honored. Strait won song of the year for Give It Away as Anderson praised older artists.
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Kenny Chesney
Academy of Country Music
Academy
George Strait
Carrie Underwood
Brooks & Dunn
Sugarland
Montgomery Gentry
Big & Rich and the Wreckers
Ronnie Dunn
Kix Brooks
Chesney
Keith Whitley
Strait
Bill Anderson
Academy of Country Music Winners Winners announced at 42nd awards
The Academy of Country Music announced winners on Tuesday in a program hosted by Reba McEntire. Carrie Underwood won female vocalist and album of the year for Some Hearts. George Strait took single and song of the year for Give It Away. Brock & Dunn Rascal Flatts and Miranda Lambert among winners.
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Mark J. Terrill
George Strait
Strait
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
Brooks & Dunn
Miranda Lambert
Little Big Town
Reba McEntire
Lindsay Lohan Tops Maxim Hot 100 List
Lindsay Lohan is named the No 1 star on Maxim magazine's eighth annual Hot 100 list with Jessica Alba second and Scarlett Johansson third. The piece notes Lohan's high publicity, says editors aim to capture buzz and beauty, and cites quotes from Maxim's editor in chief about her public fascination.
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Maxim
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Lohan
Bahamas
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Notable Birthday List From Entertainment Figures
Actor Pierce Brosnan turns 54 and Harry Carey Jr. reaches 86. Janet Jackson is 41, David Boreanaz is 38, Tracey Gold is 38, Gabriela Sabatini 37, Rick Trevino 36, and Tori Spelling 34.
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Pierce Brosnan
Harry Carey Jr
Janet Jackson
David Boreanaz
Tracey Gold
Gabriela Sabatini
Rick Trevino
Tori Spelling
Newspaper Staff Contact Info and Redelivery Policy
Editors and department heads listed with phone numbers and emails. Redelivery guarantee offered with in town same day service if paper not received, call options provided for weekdays and weekends.
Parents Face Legal Responsibility For Teen Beer Parties
Tuesday's poll asked if parents should be legally liable for teen beer parties at their home. The result favored yes, with voters supporting holding guardians accountable for underage drinking hosted on their property.
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