Georgia Music Hall of Fame to induct four new members
On September 18 a front page ceremony will honor singer Ray Charles and music publisher Bill Lowery as the Georgia Music Hall of Fame adds four new members. The GEORGY Award will also be presented to Hugh Jarrett Chuck Leavell Mary Lou Williams and Mattiwilda Dobbs for contributions to Georgia's music heritage.
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Princess Caroline wins EU privacy ruling over German mags
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled in June that Bunte Freizeit Revue and Neue Post violated Princess Caroline of Monaco's privacy by publishing photos of her and her children. The court rejected a 1999 German Supreme Court ruling that she was a public figure. The Association of German Newspaper Publishers urged a government change, calling the decision censorship.
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Bruce Lee statue in Mostar unites Bosnian ethnicities
In Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina a statue of Bruce Lee stands as a symbol of unity among Serbs Croats and Muslims. Veselin Gatalo a local writer says Lee embodies loyalty friendship skill and justice making him a hero to all communities in the divided city.
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Hughes to skate with Stars on Ice tour
Olympic figure skating champ Sarah Hughes leaves Yale as she plans a 60 city Stars on Ice tour debuting November 27 in Lake Placid New York. She will perform all shows this season and cites the tour as the pinnacle for skaters to work with top talents.
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History Highlights From Sept 2 1945 to 1963
On September 2 1945 Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri ending World War II. In 1666 the Great Fire of London burned thousands of homes but few lives. In 1789 the U S Treasury Department was established. In 1901 Theodore Roosevelt urged Speak softly and carry a big stick at the Minnesota State Fair. In 1963 Alabama Governor Wallace blocked Tuskegee High School integration with state troopers.
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Keanu Reeves Birthday Milestones Noted
Today's list highlights Keanu Reeves turning 40 with other notable ages including Peter Ueberroth 67 Sam Gooden 65 Terry Bradshaw 56 Mark Harmon 53 Jimmy Connors 52 Linda Purl 49 and Salma Hayek 36 with Keanu Reeves.
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Mark Harmon
Jimmy Connors
Linda Purl
Salma Hayek
Alejandro Sanz Dominates Latin Grammy Awards Night
Alejandro Sanz won four awards including song of the year and album of the year for No Es Lo Mismo at a Latin Grammy ceremony that honored Spanish and Portuguese language music with American pop flair. Maria Rita took two prizes, while Milton Nascimento and Bebo Valdes added honors for Brazilian and Cuban collaborations.
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Spotlight on Bushs acceptance speech at Republican Convention
The piece previews President Bushs acceptance speech and themes likely to emerge. It asks whether he will push a positive future or attack Kerry while noting the New York setting and warnings about focus on Iraq. It lists competing TV highlights tonight on ABC CBS NBC and others.
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Martha Stewart drops Letter from Martha column
Martha Stewart announces she is ending her long running Letter from Martha column in the September issue while serving a five month prison sentence for obstructing a federal securities investigation. She cites a need to attend to personal legal matters and promises new columns when able. The update follows redesigned Living cover art and waning ad support amid ongoing legal woes for Stewart and weak results for Martha Stewart Omnimedia.
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Best Bets at Local Venues Tonight
The Grand Fiasco headlines The Jazzhaus at 10 p.m. Americana Music Bluegrass Jam starts Signs of Life at 7 30 p m. Balistica and The Blank Stares perform at The Brick at 9 p m. Hydrafader and Federation of Horse power play The Hurricane at 9 p m. Kansas City venues showcase diverse acts across Mass and Broadway corridors.
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Friday Music in Three Rivers and Kansas City Venues
Friday night listings include Kennedy and Mankato at 7 p.m. The Granada hosts Billy Ebeling and the Late For Dinner Band at 10 p.m. The Jazz Haus presents Minus Story and The New Tragedies with The Monarch Song at 9 p.m. Jackpot Saloon features Gamble Brothers at 9 p.m. in Kansas City.
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