Depp Embraces Odd Roles As Camouflage For Privacy
Johnny Depp says eccentric parts help him evade scrutiny and feel less vulnerable. He cites Edward Scissorhands as a signature role and notes River Phoenix’s death ups the glare around him, prompting avoidance of the Viper Room. His film What's Eating Gilbert Grape opens Friday with him playing a grocery clerk supporting his troubled family.
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Daryl Hannah Aims For Child Friendly Movie Role
Actress Daryl Hannah seeks a whimsical film for children, citing frustration with adult themed material. She notes her HBO project Attack of the 50-Ft. Woman as recent work and recalls past credits including Splash Blade Runner and Roxanne. She mentions a desire to inspire imagination like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka.
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Jackson lawyers seek gag order in molestation case
Michael Jackson returned to the United States to defend himself against child molestation allegations. His attorneys asked Superior Court for a gag order to prevent further disclosure of deposition testimony. The judge postponed ruling until Friday while Jackson remained at his Santa Ynez Valley ranch.
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Celebrities Light Up Mall of America Gala Opening
Thousands of stargazers pack Mall of America in Bloomington Minnesota for the Planet Hollywood opening. Celebrities Sylvester Stallone Bruce Willis Wesley Snipes Matthew Modine Luke Perry Demi Moore attend amid a display of film memorabilia and packed crowds.
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Havel recalls Zappa as unlikely Czech dissident icon
Czech President Vaclav Havel honors Frank Zappa as a revolutionary hero for dissidents in the 1970s and 80s. In The New Yorker he notes Zappa’s status among Czech underground artists, part of a broader wave of admiration by intellectuals tied to the velvet revolution. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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FBI to release uncensored JFK papers this summer
The FBI under the JFK Records Act will publish more than 500000 pages of documents on John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination. About 95 percent of core files have been public for years. the rest include materials on organized crime and the House Assassinations Committee. The release aims by July 4, with more pages to come, starting with files on Jack Ruby.
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Washington’s Death Cited as Historical Highlight of 1799
On December 14 1993 a history page notes George Washington died at Mount Vernon aged 67, ending a life after serving as first U.S. president. The entry also recalls Alabama’s 1819 statehood as the 22nd in the Union and a Yaqui-led border incident near Nogales in 1926.
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Memorial Mass for Don Ameche Draws About 300
About 300 mourners gathered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Scottsdale for a memorial Mass honoring film star Don Ameche who died December 6 at age 85. The service recalled his long career from 1930s musicals to Trading Places and Cocoon and noted his faith and reverence before God.
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Builder of warships Disney parks dies
Rear Adm. Joseph W. Fowler, longtime master builder of warships and Disney theme parks, died December 3 in Orlando at age 99. He was the oldest living Naval Academy graduate and Disney retiree, serving as senior vice president for engineering and construction at Disney until 1972 and as a consultant until 1976. Fowler helped shape both Disneyland and Disney World after joining Disney in 1954.
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