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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 2002
Page
1
Leonard Nimoy, former Star Trek actor and shutterbug since youth, releases Shekhina Photographs by Leonard Nimoy containing black and white images exploring a feminine aspect of God. The book aims at personal spirituality and insight, with some prints shown at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles starting this week.
Merv Griffin sold the 14 acre Palm Springs resort hotel known for its Downey Jr arrest scandal to a Scottsdale company. Palm Desert Holdings and Epix Hotels will reopen it under a new name this winter. Griffin says the sale reduces his responsibilities and reflects his Hollywood connections since buying the property in 1998. He hosted annual charity tree auctions with Cher and Suzanne Somers.
Elizabeth Taylor jewelry sale featured an emerald and diamond Bulgari ring given by Richard Burton. Proceeds from items in her jewelry collection go to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation which has raised eight million dollars since 1991. Christie's plans a September display of 30 pieces to launch her book, Elizabeth Taylor My Love Affair with Jewelry. RCA executive David Bendeth spent a year remastering Elvis Presley tapes to create a clearer sound for Elvis 30 No.1 Hits releasing Tuesday.
History notes Nixon refuting improper campaign financing claims on television in 1952. Also marks Neptune’s discovery in 1846 and Freud’s death in 1939. Highlights nine black students withdrawn from Little Rock Central High in 1957 and The Jetsons debut as ABC’s first color show in 1962.
Today marks birthday milestones for Bruce Springsteen who is 53, Mickey Rooney at 82, Ray Charles at 72, Julio Iglesias at 59, Jason Alexander at 43, Lita Ford at 43, and Ani DiFranco at 32 highlighting notable entertainers and ages.
NBC dominated at the Emmys with The West Wing taking best drama for a third year and Friends earning best comedy for the first time in its eight-year run. Aaron Sorkin and cast members accepted, while Everybody Loves Raymond also claimed acting wins. Jennifer Aniston won best actress as Friends’ ensemble celebrated.
Barbershop remains No 1 with an estimated 13.3 million, fending off The Banger Sisters at 10.3 million and My Big Fat Greek Wedding at 10 million. Ballistic Ecks vs. Sever earns 7.11 million, The Four Feathers 7.10 million. Trapped opens with 3.2 million amid a crowded weekend.
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