Nelson and Carter team up for Plains TV special concert
Willie Nelson visited former President Jimmy Carter in Plains Georgia to tape a free concert for residents and film a CMT Homecoming show. About 3000 people attended the Thursday night event as the friends discussed their long friendship and mutual regard for working people. The special is planned to air in December.
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CBS rejects Madonna concert special plan
CBS spurns Madonna idea for a two hour commercial free prime time concert show. Network officials cited schedule constraints and insisted on commercials while Madonna sought a longer air time during her European tour. A spokesman confirmed talks failed.
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De Niro Defends Italian Roles Amid Citizenship Bid
Robert De Niro says his Mafia and nonstereotyped Italian characters are realistic, amid criticism by the Order Sons of Italy in America over honorary Italian citizenship for the actor. He spoke while promoting Shark Tale. his Italian heritage is noted.
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History milestones from Hudson to Kennedy across years
Timelines recount Henry Hudson sailing into the river named for him in 1909, H.L. Mencken born in Baltimore in 1880, U.S. Army entry into Germany near Trier in 1944, Lassie debuting on CBS in 1954, and JFK addressing Catholic matters in Houston in 1960. These entries capture notable events spanning exploration, journalism, war, television, and politics.
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Birthdays list for famous entertainers today
Today's notable birthdays include George Jones and Ian Holm both turning 73, Linda Gray 64, Maria Muldaur 61, Joe Pantoliano 53, Peter Scolari 50, Rachel Ward 47, Ben Folds 38, and Ruben Studdard 26. Joe Pantoliano
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Ian Holm
Linda Gray
Maria Muldaur
Joe Pantoliano
Peter Scolari
Rachel Ward
Ben Falds
Ben Folds Five
Ruben Studdard
Saturday Powerball and Kansas Lottery Draws Summary
Saturday Powerball numbers were 25 34 36 46 49 with Powerball 9. Kansas Pick 3 drew 6002 and Super Kansas Cash numbers were 25 21 23 31 with prize value 19.
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Vera Drake wins Venice Golden Lion for best picture
Mike Leigh’s Vera Drake earns Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival closing ceremony. Imelda Staunton is best actress for Drake. runner up The Sea Within wins Silver Lion Jury Grand Prix. Javier Bardem named best actor for his role. Ceremony marred by delays and mix ups but celebratory mood endures.
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Spike Lee
Scarlett Johansson
Helen Mirren
Claudia Gerini
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Sophia Loren
TV news show guest lineups announced by AP
AP lists today's TV news show guests. Powell and Rubin on This Week. Rice Biden and Albright on Meet the Press. Rice, Graham, Roberts on Late Edition. Buchanan Sperling noted. Powell and Holbrooke on Fox News Sunday.
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