American Idol set for sixth season and evolving format
In June 2002 American Idol began as a humble singing contest. By season six the show boasted high ratings and spawned pop stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Producers tease a midseason surprise and a public songwriting contest for the winner’s first single. Rumors link Paul McCartney and Mariah Carey to guest spots.
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Gau Marriage Referendum May Be Voted Next Year
A brief note indicates that Gau proposes ending marriage restrictions may be put to a public vote next year. The item mentions German prime minister and a Washington visit with President Bush last week as context.
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Kylie Minogue Cancels Two Shows Over Respiratory Infection
A respiratory infection forces Kylie Minogue to cancel two comeback shows after partial performance in Manchester. Her spokesman notes the illness is not linked to her breast cancer treatment. The Showgirl Homecoming tour resumed after a year and a half hiatus beginning in Sydney in November.
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Stallone and Beckham stir crowds at Liverpool match
Sylvester Stallone visited a Liverpool field as Everton faced Reading, raising cheers when he waved an Everton scarf amid 30,000 fans. American keepers Tim Howard and Marcus Hahnemann starred between the posts as Beckham announced a move to Los Angeles Galaxy from Real Madrid.
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Hudson hosts Palm Springs honor for Dreamgirls star
Jennifer Hudson was feted at the Palm Springs International Film Festival with the breakthrough performance prize after a gala appearance. She performed Aretha Franklin and Barry Manilow songs and spoke of gratitude while awaiting Oscar nominations later this month. Hudson, 25, stars as Effie White in Dreamgirls and is noted for a Golden Globe nod and Oscar potential.
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Cohen thanks co star for naked wrestling scene
In a colorful acceptance, Sacha Baron Cohen praises Kenneth Davitian for a nude wrestling moment in Borat while thanking his co star for the scene. Meryl Streep secures her sixth Golden Globe as best actress in a musical or comedy for The Devil Wears Prada, joking about working with many in the room.
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Golden Globes honor Babel and Cars win big
The Hollywood Foreign Press named Babel best drama and Cars best animated film marking the Globe’s first animated film award. Scorsese won best director for The Departed, Eastwood’s Letters From Iwo Jima earned foreign language film, and Beatty received the Cecil B DeMille Award.
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