Spears vents on paparazzi and hoped-for comeback
Britney Spears discusses constant paparazzi attention and its impact on her ability to parent son Sean Preston. She recalls driving incidents, admits a lapse with a child in the car, and says she longs to return to touring and creating new music after her year and a half off, aiming to revitalize her career.
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Hoffman Overcomes Addiction to Become Oscar Favorite
Philip Seymour Hoffman says sobriety since age 22 shaped his rise from NYU drama graduate to acclaimed actor. On CBS News 60 Minutes he recalls near ruin amid a wild city social scene before getting clean at 22 and credits sobriety with his empathy for young actors chasing fame and fortune.
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Singer Montgomery charged with DUI and weapons
Kentucky native country singer Montgomery faces charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled drug Endocet, plus two counts of carrying a concealed weapon and other traffic offenses. She was treated after a south town intersection stop and released hours later. Publicist says Montgomery issued a comment.
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FX series Black.White swaps races to examine bias in LA
Writer John Howard Griffin inspired race exploration through makeup and undercover living. FX's six episode series begins March 8 in which Santa Monica white family Bruno Marcotulli Carmen Wurgel Rose Bloomfield and Atlanta black family Brian Sparks Renee Sparks Nick Sparks swap appearances to see through each other’s eyes.
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FX to Air Race Themed Reality Series Black White
Director Michael Cutler and Ice Cube work with FX Networks to produce a reality series exploring racism through white and black families. Filmed in 2005, six weeks in a shared house, the project uses makeup to explore passing and identity while revealing tensions and heated clashes.
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Readers share urged help for sexual abuse victims
Amy Dickinson collects heartbreaking reader letters about childhood sexual abuse and the need for counseling and support. Victims, including Samantha in Denver, describe disbelief from families, lingering fear, and the importance of hotlines and counseling while noting underreporting and progress over years.
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Stalking harassment in a divorce case answered
A Birmingham reader reports constant harassment by an ex-husband including threats and surveillance of her and her daughter. Dear Abby explains stalking laws in Alabama, advises documenting incidents, filing police reports, and contacting Internal Affairs if needed.
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