Meg Ryan to remake The Women as all women drama
New Line Cinema and Fandango Films pursue a women only remake of the 1939 George Cukor classic The Women with Meg Ryan and Kathryn Galan backing the project. Julia Roberts is mentioned as a potential co star along with Holly Hunter and Whitney Houston. Production hoped to start by January. The original starred Joan Crawford Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell and centered on women at intimate gatherings and conversations.
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Nabors to perform at Indy 500 despite transplant
Jim Nabors, famed for Gomer Pyle, plans to sing Back Home Again in Indiana at the May 29 Indy 500. He has sung at the Brickyard for two decades and, at 63, says he looks forward to the race and does not want to miss it despite his liver transplant.
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Clapton to headline New York benefit for leukemia research
Eric Clapton will perform at Avery Fisher Hall to support the TJ Martell Foundation, which funds leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. Industry executives including Tom Freston and Clive Davis back the event, tickets ranged from 750 to 3500 and sold out. Clapton plans a blues set and may consider a future blues-themed record.
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John Denver headlines Vietnam debut in Hanoi after war
Vietnam hosts John Denver as the first American star to perform there since 1975. The country and the United States lack formal diplomatic ties, though a February move by President Clinton relaxed trade sanctions. Denver and a four man band played at Hanoi Cultural Palace to a mixed crowd, as prices soared and some seats stayed empty amid a 25 dollar ticket. Denver, on a six nation Asian tour, plans to finish in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Letterman Intruder Margaret Ray Gets Four Months
Margaret Ray, 42, was sentenced to four months in prison for failing to visit her probation officer as required after trespassing at David Letterman's home. The long-time obsessed fan has a history of trespassing at the host's property, including a 1988 incident where she claimed to be Letterman’s wife while driving his Porsche toward the Lincoln Tunnel.
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Dusk Rat Love Study Sparks Strange Hormone Finding
Rotterdam researchers report that injecting a hormone in young male rats makes them seek mating with males at dusk but not at other times. The piece also notes Michael Boland, founder of a Lowell law school, was convicted of arson related to a 1989 library fire at a rival school in Andover.
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Arizona Lotto Saturday draw results and payouts
No winning ticket matched all six numbers for the Arizona Lotto Saturday draw with a $1.8 million prize. Four numbers paid on 1,936 tickets for $39 each, while three numbers matched by 28,064 players, each earning a smaller prize. The remaining details include partial number sets such as 1 5 9 2 26 and other incomplete sequences.
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Hamlisch to Conduct Pittsburgh Symphony for 1994-95
Composer Marvin Hamlisch signs a two year contract to serve as conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony beginning with the 1994 95 season. He will lead four concerts yearly and help direct a national tour next summer while continuing work on film scores and stage music.
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Romance cover models heat up Nashville book event
At the 12th annual Book Lovers Convention in Nashville, romance cover models drew interest as men posed for attention. David Johnson, 1993 under-40 pageant winner, says the trend is a positive avenue for men. The romance novel business, booming since 1992, moves massive paperback sales near 885 million dollars. John D Salvo of New York City won the under-40 division.
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Weight Loss Breakthrough Seminar by Hastings
Phoenix health experts promote a Diet Fitness Weight Loss Plan claiming permanent results for all, with fast initial losses and health benefits. Dave Hastings narrates his 60 pound victory in 20 weeks, urging attendance at a seminar to learn the strategy for lasting weight loss and improved wellness.
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Diet Fitness Seminar Ad Sparks Weekend Schedule
A diet and fitness seminar宣promotes Fez access at 39.99 with spouses admitted free. It lists Mesa Tempe and Gilbert venues and dates May 2 to May 5 with 7 to 10 pm or 10 am to 1 pm sessions. Sponsored by Diet Fitness Corporation at 3651 E Baseline Rd Ste 202 Gilbert AZ 85234.
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Today in History May Second 1904
Historical note for May 2 places the 122nd day of 1904 with 243 days remaining. A scrambled line references 1965 events and an assembly passing materials, but details are unclear.
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