Ventura downplays Doonesbury cameo and fan injury claim
Governor elect Jesse Ventura said he is not upset by unauthorized Doonesbury appearances and denied injuring a fan as a Rolling Stones bodyguard. He called the accusation artistic liberty and said his comment about payment for the cartoon was tongue in cheek as publishers announce a nationwide publicity push for his forthcoming book with Villard Books.
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Suspect arrested in singer's slaying in New Orleans
Rodrick Nat teel, 21, surrendered after police learned he was wanted for the death of gospel singer Raymond Myles. Nat teel was charged with first degree murder and robbery was cited as the motive. A second suspect remains at large as investigations continue.
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Critics Circle awards lead way for academy
New York critics split top prizes with World War II films. Saving Private Ryan named best picture while The Thin Red Line earns best director and best cinematography for John Toli. Nick Nolte tops acting with Affliction. Cameron Diaz wins best actress for Something About Mary.
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Lloyd Webber Cleared In Phantom Theme Copyright Suit
The jury ruled Andrew Lloyd Webber did not copy the Phantom of the Opera theme from Baltimore songwriter Ray Repp’s Till You. Repp, who claimed similarity to his 1978 song, faced disappointment as the verdict came after two hours of deliberation in Manhattan federal court.
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Payola fears rise as radio groups market airplay
The Los Angeles Times reports Chancellor Media and A&M Records used paid marketing campaigns, not guaranteed airplay, prompting calls for FCC scrutiny. Emmis Communications faces a similar issue offering guaranteed spins for payment. Critics call it pay for marketing, while executives deny payola.
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McCartney Alleges Stolen Settle Pepper Lyrics Sale
Paul McCartney says handwritten lyrics to Setn Pepper were stolen from his London home in 1967 or 1968 and seeks their return in Goshen New York. He filed a show cause order demanding the collector reveal the name of another who holds the lyric sheet and said a photocopy was sent with a 550000 offer.
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