Elton John to auction items from west London home
Sotheby s will auction more than 400 items from Elton John s west London house including a double bed with wardrobes by David Linley, a bronze Alexander the Great sculpture, a gilt bronze chandelier and Napoleon busts. Proceeds expected to exceed 1.3 million dollars as the pop star redecorates in a modern style.
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Ripa backs dad Tavistock run at Camden fund raiser
Kelly Ripa attended an $850 plate Camden County Democratic fundraiser supporting her father Joe Ripa’s bid for a freeholders seat. Attendees included Mark Consuelos and sister Linda. Officials say the event raised over $700000, similar to prior year. Also notes media figures and Rock Hall nominees listed, including Prince and Harrison.
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History Highlights From Sept 13 Across Ages
A brief roundup marks Commodore John Barry’s death in Philadelphia on Sept 13 1803 hailed as father of the Navy. It notes the Confederation’s 1788 move to NYC as temporary capital and Margaret Chase Smith’s 1948 Senate election as first woman in both houses. It also recalls Mother Teresa’s funeral in Calcutta in 1997.
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Birthdays Today Celebrate Celebrities Across Ages
Today's notable birthdays include singer Peter Cetera aged 59, actress Jacqueline Bisset at 59, singer Randy Jones 51, actress Jean Smart 44, Olympic champion Michael Johnson 36, tennis star Goran Ivanisevic 32, singer Fiona Apple 26, and actor Ben Savage 23. Cetera is highlighted among the group.
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Ritter dies at 54 after heart condition ends TV run
John Ritter, beloved star of Three's Company and later 8 Simple Rules, died from an undetected aortic tear at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. He collapsed while working on his ABC series and was surrounded by family, co workers, and his wife Amy Yasbeck. Ritter, son of Tex Ritter, leaves Jason, Stella, Carly and Tyler. The incident shocks friends and colleagues who remember him as buoyant and loving.
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Letterman to become father at 56 in surprise reveal
David Letterman announced on his talk show that his girlfriend Regina Lasko is about six months pregnant. He expressed nerves and excitement about becoming a father at his age while joking about family business and future names.
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HBO sets blunt tone with Carnivale on HBO
HBO debuts Carnivale at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, a major shift for the premium channel, criticized as indulgent and derivative compared with stronger shows like Six Feet Under and The Sopranos. Also featured is A&E’s Biography special All the Presidents Kids, honoring presidents’ children with a candid history. Turner Classic Movies airs a Bronson tribute, and Fox offers Cops in its 16th season with Mad TV following.
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Best Bets and Concerts Across Kansas City Area Tonight
A busy slate of shows includes Best Bets with Superjoint Ritual at The Beaumont in Kansas City Missouri at 7 30 p m. SoundCheck Volume 2 CD Release Party with Key King James Verizon B Side at Abe and Jake s Landing at 9 p m. City Limits hosts The Jaz zhaus Des Cru p.m. at Eighth Street Tap Room. Dropkick Murphys and more perform at Liberty Hall and The Bottleneck plus Roger Miret and the Disasters at Replay Lounge. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Bonner Springs features Alabama at 7 p.m. and Evan Dando Faux Jean Novalus on a night of diverse acts.
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