Madonna Tops Sun Times Pay List With 30 Million Pounds
J K Rowling placed second as Britain's highest earning woman in the Sun Day Times Pay List for the year ending October 1 advancing 24.8 million pounds about 36.2 million dollars. Madonna topped at 30 million pounds about 43.8 million dollars for London's home-based earning. Queen Elizabeth II was third with 15.2 million pounds about 22.2 million dollars. Willie Nelson promoted a Boys and Girls Club benefit concert in Brea California as organizers aim to raise five million dollars for a new 28 000 square foot center as 400 members fill a portable building. Tickets ranged from 175 to 20000 dollars with the priciest ticket including cocktails on Nelsons tour bus and a round of golf.
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Bono praises conference with African leaders on debt
Bono joined African leaders in Philadelphia to discuss third world debt and debt forgiveness. He emphasized addressing structural issues rather than quick fixes and noted plans to push focus on trade issues and AIDS alongside his long running economic and social advocacy.
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Merle Haggard Recovering From Strain and Virus
Country star Merle Haggard is recuperating at his Palo Cedro California home after a strained muscle and a mild virus disrupted a record release tour. Publicist Billy Deaton said he was filming in Texas when pain struck and the 64 year old canceled several dates. He expects to resume touring in Canada on November 14.
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Historic milestones from 1905 to 1996 span plots and politics
Timeline highlights include Guy Fawkes capture ending the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 announced here as part of a 1905 journal note, Calbraight Rodgers finishing the first cross country flight in 49 days in 1911, Ella Grasso becoming Connecticut’s first elected woman governor in 1974, Reagan announcing Alzheimer's in 1994, and Clinton’s re election in 1996.
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Turner and stars mark birthdays with big music names
A birthday list notes Ike Turner turning 70, Ellie Sommer at 61, Art Garfunkel 60, Sam Shepard 58, Peter Noone 54, Bryan Adams 42, Tatum O Neal 38, Andrea McArdle 38, and Ike Turner again referenced in passing with no extra context.
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County Officials to Redistrict at 9 A.M. Meeting
Douglas County officials will hold a 9 a.m. meeting at the Courthouse to determine county redistricting for better representation. The coverage includes agenda items and potential impacts on local districts.
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Emmys Clash With World Series In Delayed Ceremony
The West Wing dominated with best drama and seven awards while Sex and the City earned a groundbreaking best series trophy. Tony Soprano and Edie Falco won top drama acting honors as Cronkite saluted a nation in mourning amid security at the red carpet.
Winners crowned at 53rd Primetime Emmy Awards
The 53nd Primetime Emmy winners include The West Wing for Drama Series on NBC and Sex and the City for Comedy on HBO. James Gandolfini and Edie Falco won acting honors for The Sopranos, with other wins across Will & Grace, Everybody Loves Raymond, Conspiracy, Life with Judy Garland, and Nuremberg among TV’s top programs.
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Monsters Inc takes weekend box office by record debut
Animation hit Monsters Inc. opens with $63.5 million, the best debut for an animated film and sixth all time. The One follows with $20 million, Domestic Disturbance $14.5 million, while overall top 12 earnings rise about 90 percent from last weekend.
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