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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2004
Page
1
Comedian Chris Rock, 39, named host of the 77th Academy Awards by producer Gil Cates, aiming to attract younger male viewers. ABC to air the ceremony on February date. move follows past hosts and a push for contemporary relevance.
Nicole Kidman, in Paris Match, says she would have preferred a brunette look and that she may not pursue acting forever. She notes her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise shifted her role choices toward strong women who control their destinies, and she believes darker skin might reduce cancer risk.
The Beatles team with Cirque du Soleil to replace Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage in Las Vegas. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr back the project but won't appear. Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison will collaborate. The joint venture costs over $100 million and aims to debut about 20 months from now.
The history note recalls Khrushchev being removed from office on October 15, 1964, with Alexei Kosygin succeeding him as premier and Leonid Brezhnev becoming Communist Party secretary. It also marks the 1976 vice presidential debate between Mondale and Dole in Houston and the 1991 Senate confirmation of Clarence Thomas amid sexual harassment allegations by Anita Hill.
Today's notable birthdays include chef Emeril Lagasse at 45, historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. at 87, actress Linda Lavin at 67, director Penny Marshall at 62, Tito Jackson at 51, Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York at 45, rock musician Mark Reznicek at 42, and singer Eric Benet at 34. Emeril Lagasse is highlighted among the celebrants.
Readout covers Thursday's Pick 3 drawing number 929 and Wednesday's Super Kansas Cash results with the sequence 4 1 21 27 32 and the extra ball 21. The item notes the latest lottery outcomes and associated digits observed.
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly declared on live television he will take a stand as he fights sexual harassment charges from former producer Andrea Mackris. Mackris described explicit calls and sexual propositions while detailing threats of lawsuits and bodily harm, while O'Reilly defended the actions as a press strategy and personal test.
A USA TV movie portrays Freya McAllister gaining telepathic powers after a prom night episode. Hospital years follow misdiagnosis, then Dr Michael Ward mentors her to read minds. NSA involvement reveals plans to use her gift against terror suspects.
Tune In reviews offer a spooky premise in Thoughtcrimes produced by Jan DeBont with Freya experiencing supposed madness. Tonight features Joan of Arcadia, Red Sox vs Yankees, Jackie Brown on Bravo, Medical Investigation, Biography, and late night talk shows with Michael Moore, Conan O Brien, and more.
A curated slate of performances across town featuring Mingo Fishtrap at The Jaz zhaus 926 1/2 Mass and Tora Tora Torrance at Hea show. Also on tap are The Bottleneck 737 N.H with No Better Cause, Shameless 9 p.m. at Eighth Street Tap Room 801 N.H, and Shaggy Haired Outcasts along with Guaranteed Kosher at The Jackpot Saloon 943 Mass, plus Dead Fall at The Granada Theatre 1020 Mass. Dana Cooper 6:30 p.m. at Gaslight Tavern 317 N. Second St.
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