Pamela Anderson petitions Queen over bear fur busbys
Pamela Anderson has sent a petition to Queen Elizabeth II urging Britain to stop using bear pelts for the guards' tall black busbies. PETA said she gathered 200 signatures in Britain and mailed the petition to Buckingham Palace. A palace spokesman declined to comment.
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Sopranos Actor Steve Schirripa Lands TV Comedy Role
Steve Schirripa of The Sopranos signs with Disney's Touchstone TV to star in a TV comedy adaptation of his book A Goomba's Guide to Life. The firm seeks a writer to adapt the work and the series centers on Italian-American stereotypes. Drea de Matteo left the show earlier to join Joey.
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Bobby “Bacala" Bacallieri
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Madonna to voice in Arthur animated film
Madonna joins the voice cast of the Luc Besson directed Arthur animated feature based on his books. Ten year old Arthur seeks treasure to save his grandfather’s house from developers with the Minimoys aiding him. Madonna reportedly voices Princess Selenia on track for a 2006 release.
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Kravitz Sued Over Water Damage From Blocked Toilet
Amica Mutual Insurance sues Lenny Kravitz claiming it paid over $300,000 for water damage in a neighbor’s apartment after a toilet overflowed. The case cites a August 1 incident caused by Kravitz allegedly blocking a commode with various materials. Kravitz owns a 6,000 square foot duplex bought in 2000 for $8 million with multiple bedrooms baths and a large terrace.
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Eisenhower pledges to go to Korea in 1952 history note
A history roundup recalls Eisenhower's pledge to visit Korea in 1952 to advocate ending the war, then notes the 1861 transcontinental telegraph by Justice Field to Lincoln, Anna Edson Taylor's Niagara Falls barrel survival in 1901, and the 1940 start of the 40 hour work week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Birthdays: Kevin Kline and others mature stars
On this day, actor Kevin Kline turns 57, football Hall of Famer Y A Tittle 78, rock musician Bill Wyman 68, actor-producer David Nelson 68, actor F Murray Abraham 65, NAACP President Kweisi Mfume 56, country musician Billy Thomas 51, and actor B D Wong 42, with Kevin Kline cited as the lead.
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Rocca weighs in on campaign humor and bowties
Mo Rocca, former Daily Show correspondent, discusses Jon Stewart's Crossfire moment and bowtie critique while promoting his History Channel special How They Won. He notes themes from his book and his expertise on White House pets, describing jokes about politics and manliness.
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Saturday Lottery Draws and Numbers Report
Saturday lottery results include Powerball numbers 15 24 49 50 52 with Powerball 40. Kansas Pick 3 shows 1 4 5. Super Kansas Cash numbers are 15 16 18 20 with prize 10.
Marilyn Monroe images fuel new Velvet Collection wine line
Tom Kelley Jr uses Marilyn Monroe photos on Marilyn Wines products including Marilyn Merlot. A Velvet Collection bottle features a peel-away label, revealing Monroe nude on a velvet curtain. Each bottle is tamper proof, numbered, and sold around $225, reflecting enduring fan interest and fast wine appreciation.
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Tom Kelley
Hollywood
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Sunset Boulevard
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Tom Kelley Jr
Marilyn Wines
Playboy Magazine
Marilyn
Wine Spectator Magazine
TV news show lineups feature party figures and advisers
Today's programs include ABC This Week with Sens McCain Biden and Kerry adviser Shrum along with Bush Cheney aides Mehlman and others. CBS Face the Nation features Cheney aide Liz Cheney and Kerry adviser Lockhart. NBC Meet the Press and CNN Late Edition bring party leaders, senators, governors, and white house veterans across multiple states. Fox News Sunday includes Dan Bartlett and Tad Devine with Corzine and Allen among others.
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R-Colo
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