Keiko the whale to be released to sea in Iceland pen
Iceland approves a 250 by 100 foot sea pen in a bay for Keiko the Free Willy whale. Ten trainers will monitor him around the clock as he adjusts to the wild, with eventual aim to swim back to the ocean.
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NBC Tops Nielsen Ratings With Bulls Momentum
NBC led prime time in Nielsen ratings as the Bulls beat the Jazz for the second straight week in the NBA Finals. Rosie O'Donnell's Tony Awards host stint lagged last year, Broadway awards on CBS drew 11.7 million, and NBC posted a 98 rating with 18 share for the week.
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NBA Finals dominated TV ratings with NBC top slots
The Nielsen data shows NBC programs claiming the top spots across 98 million U.S. TV homes. Game 1 and Game 2 of the NBA Finals lead, with Chicago facing Utah and ratings around 18.0 and 16.6 points respectively on NBC, followed by additional NBC and CBS offerings like Dateline NBC and 60 Minutes, plus Seinfeld and ER adding strong viewership.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt Moves From Gidget to Prom Queen Role
Jennifer Love Hewitt charms as the "favorite female newcomer" at the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards while detailing her TV success on Party of Five and film work. She plays Amanda Beckett in Can't Hardly Wait, says the role suits her, and outlines plans including I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and a produced project Cupid's Love with New Line Pictures. She cites a paid treatment, hopes for Paul Rudd behind the wedding plot, and notes admiration for Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp after meeting him on Party of Five.
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Titanic video set to break records on September release
Hollywood reports a massive home-video push for Titanic as it hits stores on Sept 1. A 50 million dollar marketing blitz runs from mid August to Christmas, aiming for over 3 billion consumer impressions. Domestic gross stands at 581 million with 1.13 billion overseas.
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STILL KNOWS NANCY REVEALS REAGAN ALZHEIMER LIMITS
Vanity Fair reports Ronald Reagan age 87 still recognizes only wife Nancy and they remain near in bed while she’s away. Nancy reportedly closish to stepdaughter Maureen but has not spoken to son Ron in five years, amid family tensions.
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First Ladies Open Library Ribbon in Canton
Rosalyn Carter cuts the ribbon at the First Ladies' Library in Canton with Mary Regula and Sheila Fisher nearby. A separate headline notes Jay Leno and Pete Fonda leading a 25,000 motorcycle parade for Harley-Davidson's 95th anniversary in Milwaukee with over 100,000 riders expected and stars like Tim McGraw and Doobie Brothers performing. Dudley Moore’s estranged wife drops abuse suit citing health and seeks settlement. Moore named in statements and a press contact. Sheryl Crow cancels Lilith Fair appearance due to heavy workload and desires rest at home.
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