Zeffirelli Receives Honorary British Knighthood
Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, age 81, was named Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and can add KBE after his name. He cannot be called sir, but called the honor the greatest recognition in his life. The ceremony took place at the British ambassador's residence in Italy.
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Bret Michaels guitar resurfaces after Indiana theft
A custom Holden six string electric guitar owned by Bret Michaels was recovered a week after a concert theft in South Haven Indiana. Valued at about $3000 the red and white guitar with skull top hat image was delivered anonymously to a Chicago nightclub and later returned to WLUP 97.9 FM in Chicago before Michaels was informed via his website.
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Julia Roberts delayed at Oscars by bedrest due to pregnancy
The Oscar presenter arrived in Los Angeles for the ceremony on February 29 but has since been confined to bed after early contractions. The 37 year old is expecting twins, a boy and a girl, in January 2005. The piece notes her past film roles and mentions the late Darin and his widow Dee, with Dee approving a new film about him. Beyond the Sea begins limited US release December 17.
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Rocker Ty performs Thanksgiving aid at women's center
Rocker Steven Tyler of Aerosmith visited Women's Hope treatment center in Boston to share his recovery story. He told about his 20 years clean and urged residents to believe in change, saying letting go and letting God works.
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Actress Bosworth Finds Bobby Darin Fame After Be It Be
London actress Kate Bosworth said she knew nothing of Bobby Darin before starring as Sandra Dee in Beyond the Sea. Kevin Spacey, 45, not only stars as Darin but produced and directed the film and sang all soundtrack songs.
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November 27 history highlights from 1901 to 2004
Historical notes mark events from the U S Army War College founding in 1901 to Moscone and Milk’s 1978 assassination, plus the 1983 Avianca crash, 1989 Colombian jet bombing, and recent presidential trips. The roundup lists key milestones and notable incidents across years.
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Actor Conrad Given Six Months House Arrest After Drunken Driving Crash
Calaveras County Judge orders Conrad to six months house arrest and alcohol counseling for involvement in a March 2003 head on crash near Arnold that seriously injured Kevin Burnett. The 69-year-old actor expressed relief that the other driver has fully recovered.
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Today’s birthday list reads like a pop culture roll call
Actor James Avery is 56 and TV host Bill Nye 49. Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg is 47. Simple Minds drummer Charlie Burchill 45. Anthrax bassist Charlie Benante 42. Faith No More guitarist Mike Bordir 42. Fisher Stevens 41. Robin Givens 40. Michael Vartan 36. Skoob of DAS EFX unknown. Jaleel White is 28.
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