Hilton family to lead West Hollywood pride parade
Paris Hilton and her mother Kathy will serve as grand marshals for the Los Angeles Gay Pride parade in West Hollywood. The event draws tens of thousands of spectators as Hilton, 24, a Simple Life star, has stirred debate over a Carl’s Jr. ad. Kathy Hilton stars in NBC’s I Want to Be a Hilton, with a June 21 premiere and a $200,000 trust for the winner.
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Queen honors naturalist with Order of Merit
London television naturalist David Attenborough has been awarded the Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II for exceptional merit in the arts and learning. The honor places him among a select group recognized for lasting contributions to science and culture.
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B B King and Lucille Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony
Blues legend B B King and his guitar Lucille wait at the B B King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center groundbreaking in Indianola as officials prepare Friday ceremonies. Attenborough receives honors. 79 year old gains OM postnominal.
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June 11 in history a mix of wars and triumphs
On June 11 events include Continental Congress drafting a Declaration of Independence in 1776, Henry VIII’s marriage in 1509, Cook sighting the Great Barrier Reef in 1770, Belmont Stakes Triple Crown wins, lend lease pact in 1942, and notable later 20th century events such as Quinlan’s death in 1985 and Reagan’s funeral in 2004.
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Independent Film Center opens in Greenwich Village hub
Naomi Watts, Harvey Weinstein, John Sayles and Alfonso Cuaron join 400 movie lovers for the grand opening of the Independent Film Channel’s new IFC Center in the former Waverly Theater. The Greenwich Village venue houses three theaters, two editing suites and a restaurant bar in a 10,140 square foot space with brick, stadium seating and the restored Waverly marquee.
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Holmes Talks Knot Plans With Tom Cruise on Letterman
New York actress Katie Holmes discussed marriage talk with Tom Cruise during her appearance on CBS Late Show with David Letterman. She avoided details, smiling, saying it was instant with Cruise, while sidestepping questions about age and height differences.
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Birthdays Today Highlight Notable Figures Across Arts and Sports
Opera singer Rise Stevens turns 92 and actor Richard Todd reaches 86 while author William Styron is 80 and Gene Wilder 72. Chad Everett and Johnny Brown are 68, with Donnie Van Zant 53 and Peter Bergman 52. Joe Montana is 49, Hugh Laurie 46, Bruce Robison 39. Smilin Jay McDowell 36 and Dan Lavery 36. Tai Anderson 29, Joshua Jackson 27, Shia LaBeouf 19.
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