Frankie and Johnny revival adds Perez Pantoliano replaces Falco Tucci
New York Broadway stages a New Year swap as Rosie Perez and Joe Pantoliano take over Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune from Edie Falco and Stanley Tucci. Falco and Tucci perform final shows December 29. Meanwhile Jamie Oliver joins protesters against Stansted Airport expansion in southern England. Oliver opposes up to three new runways citing congestion and noise impacting rural residents. In Prague Madeleine Albright, the top US woman in politics, receives the Prague Society citizenship award for international public service and understanding.
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Songwriters settle underpayment suit over Eagles hits
Jackson Browne Jack Tempchin and J D Souther settle a lawsuit against Warner Chappell Music Inc alleging underpayment on Eagles Their Greatest Hits 1971 1974 royalties. The suit seeks over 10 million dollars claiming a fluctuating rate of 7.5 cents per song was replaced by about 2.5 cents since 1975 for songs such as Already Gone Best of My Love Peaceful Easy Feeling and Take It Easy drawn from an audit in 2000. The album has sold over 26 million copies.
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History notes: Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington
A compact summary of major 1960s to early 2000s events: Kennedy's funeral at Arlington on November 25 1963, Reagan Meese Iran-Contra arms profits diverted to Nicaraguan rebels in 1986, Poland's first popular presidential election won by Lech Walesa in 1990, and CIA officer Johnny Spann killed in Afghanistan in 2001 marking the first U.S. combat casualty of the war.
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Mike" Spann
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Birthday ages of celebrities listed
The birthday list notes Ben Stein turning 58, Ricardo Montalban 82, John Larroquette 55, Amy Grant 42, Jill Hennessy 33, and Christina Applegate 31. Ben Stein.
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Bush twins birthday noted amid privacy push
Washington AP report marks the White House observing Barbara and Jenna Bush turning 21 in Texas with family plans over Thanksgiving weekend. It recalls past alcohol related incidents in Austin and at UT Austin, noting prior charges, penalties, and ongoing media attention surrounding the presidential daughters.
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Elvis Impersonators Back in Graceland Backing at Festivals
Elvis impersonators can continue performing after Graceland reversed a prior decision to stop backing festivals using Elvis tribute artists. Elvis Presley Enterprises reversed course following letters from organizers and fans. Jack Soden said the shift aims to support tribute shows while noting some outfits cross lines. David Lee, a prominent impersonator, defended tributes as honoring Elvis.
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Bond leads box office with 47 million debut
James Bond Die Another Day opens at 47 million over opening weekend, the franchise’s best debut as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets slips to No 2 with 42.4 million in its second weekend. Friday After Next enters third with 13.1 million, The Emperor's Club debuts at 4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding nears 200 million as Frida earns 2.4 million.
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