Winona Ryder Signs Gap Promotion for Reality Bites
Winona Ryder appears in a Gap promotional film tied to her movie Reality Bites. The Gap agreed after talks spurred by Ryder’s roommate in the film. Director Ben Stiller said the plan arose after they sought permission to use Ryder’s name and got the company to participate.
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Fender keeps busy as Tornados spin out again
Freddy Fender indicates the Texas Tornados are breaking up but not necessarily permanently. He mentions forming The Three Amigos with Flaco Jiminez and Augie Meyers and plans to tour with a backup band led by Alan Rich. New Arista Texas label deal signals varied projects and a film writing/acting career may expand.
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Comic star Garrett Morris battles after holdup shooting
Garrett Morris, 57 and an original Saturday Night Live player, was shot in the arm and stomach during a robbery attempt and remained in serious but stable condition after over three hours of surgery. His wife Freda Morris said his anger at the attack helps him recover, with doctors noting possible further surgery to remove a bullet near his spinal cord. No arrests have been made.
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Judd Says Bio Was Torturous For Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd says writing her autobiography Love Can Build a Bridge was near torture. The book spent a month on The New York Times best seller list and covers her rape, a suicide attempt, and fending off advances by Peter Lawford. She explains the project nearly drove her to the edge and notes hepatitis left her isolated for two years.
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Norman rapper defends genre on campus at OU
A rapper spoke for three hours Thursday night in Norman Oklahoma to several hundred University of Oklahoma students defending depictions of gang violence as truth, not glamorization. He warned that without truth kids will find out for themselves and lose trust.
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Harris quartet to perform at Moscow Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Jazz pianist Gene Harris and his quartet perform Friday evening at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow Idaho. The event honors vibraphonist Lionel Hampton who attends annually.
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Ice-T Defends Rap, Calls Violence a Societal Issue
Ice-T argued violence stems from society rather than rap music during a Black History Month speaking tour. He noted teachers should be highly paid and education offers hope to reduce violence, while rejecting a proven link between rap and violence and defending his song Cop Killer amid law enforcement criticism.
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Cabaret star Bobby Short laments dying art form
Bobby Short says cabaret is a dying breed and television speeds its decline. He notes only older audiences remain and younger singers seek their moment to be heard. Short, famed for Cafe Carlyle, was set to perform with the New Jersey Symphony at Newark's Symphony Hall.
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MCA Sues Ex Eagle Frey Over Contract Breach
MCA Records sues former Eagle Glenn Frey in Los Angeles seeking 5 million dollars alleging he has delivered only two albums under a six record deal and plans to record with others or solo. Frey’s lawyer declined comment. no firm Eagles reunion plans were set, though talks occurred. Frey co-wrote Hotel California and Desperado and later had solo hits You Belong to the City and The Heat Is On.
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South African group tours U S to fund school
Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo visit schools across the United States and Canada since Jan 22 to raise funds for a school in Colenso, South Africa. They perform and teach music, dance, and footwork while sharing how South African rhythms relate to American styles.
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Woman Tops Voice Critics Poll No 1 Album Artist Liz Phair
The Village Voice names Liz Phair No 1 in its 20th annual music critics poll tallying 309 critics responses. Phair, based in Chicago, composes sings and plays guitar for Exile in Guyville, the top album ahead of Nirvana Jn Utero PJ Harvey Rid of Me and others. The Associated Press and The New York Times contributed to this report.
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Wye to 21 23 26 34 40 41
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Television news lineup features Ames spy case issues
The Associated Press reports This Week With David Brinkley will discuss the Ames spy case and U S relations with Russia and the Middle East massacre with guests to be announced. Meet the Press highlights U S Russia intelligence with Sens DeConcini Lugar and ex Defense Secretary Cheney. Face the Nation is pre empted by Olympics and Late Edition airs at 3 p m on CNN.
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Queen of Soul Sheltered by Red Lobster in Ohio Snow
Aretha Franklin and 11 companions found shelter at a Sandusky Red Lobster after a snowstorm halted their bus on the Toledo to Philadelphia route. Manager Paul Skiles said the group received respectful seating, signed about 20 autographs, and paid a $140 bill with a $20 tip.
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On This Day February 27 Highlights in History
Today marks February 27 1994 with notable events from history. In 1922 the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 19th Amendment granting women the vote. In Arizona history 1927 construction started on Grand View Road in Grand Canyon National Park. Also on this date 1801 DC placed under congressional jurisdiction and 1939 the Supreme Court outlawed sit-down strikes.
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Advertising Notice Reprint Rights Protected by Federal Law
Public notice states advertising material is protected by federal law and copyright from 1983. Reproduction prohibited without authorization. Contact details reference Mesa Arizona publisher for rights inquiries.
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Edison defeats odds to live past insurance estimates
Thomas Edison, plagued by indigestion, sinus problems, deafness and diabetes, lived to 84 despite four life insurers denying coverage. Mutual Life funded his $10 000 policy in 1893 and later donated policies totaling $110 000 to the Edison National Historic Site.
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Appeals court upholds five month sentence for Randall Terry
The Second Circuit in Manhattan rejects Terry’s claim of legal misunderstanding and affirms his five month prison term for leading an Operation Rescue anti abortion protest. Judge Ward had sentenced him last spring for contempt of a federal court order barring the group from presenting a fetus to Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.
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