Boy of six plans letter to Spielberg over Jurassic Park merch
Six year old Alex Boyd refuses to buy Jurassic Park toys and gear while deeming the PG-13 film too scary. He plans to write to director Steven Spielberg to protest the heavy merchandising aimed at kids unable to see the movie. His mother and father back his stand as MCA Universal executives did not comment.
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Big names rally to aid Apollo Theater revival
A star studded benefit at Harlem's Apollo Theater drew Billie Cosby Diana Ross Smokey Robinson Eric Clapton Ray Charles and others to support the venue as it shifts to nonprofit status. The program honored Apollo legends and launched ongoing fundraising for the theater's heritage and future.
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Maples Drops Shoe Theft Charges Against Ex-Publicist
Marla Maples agrees to drop criminal charges against her former publicist Chuck Jones who was accused of stealing 40 pairs of her shoes and other items. The Manhattan DA may pursue counts against Jones for possession of an illegal semiautomatic pistol found in his apartment during the search. Jones was arrested in July after being seen taking high heels from Maples’ Trump Parc Apartment.
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Lover star Jane March weds producer Carmine Zozzora
Jane March 20 and Carmine Zozzora 35 wed in a Lake Tahoe ceremony attended by Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. The actress met the producer on Color of Night, currently in production. They plan a formal ceremony later in Great Britain and return to work on their projects.
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Royals attend first day of Royal Ascot races
Racegoers applaud the arrival of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for the opening day of Royal Ascot. The three day festival features top class horse racing highlighted by royal attendance.
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Elton John flees Israel mob after Tel Aviv visit
Elton John cut short Israel trip after a mob swarmed the Tel Aviv Hilton prompting a rushed lobby scene and injuries to two photographers and a fan. He fled to the airport after bodyguards shielded him amid pleas from officials and agents to stay. Local legislator Avraham Bure criticized the encounter as chaotic.
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Oliver ordered to repay $170,000 in Problem Child case
A California court upheld a jury verdict requiring 11 year old actor Michael Oliver and his manager mother Dianne Ponce to repay Universal Pictures the $170,000 difference after the 1994 renegotiation of his contract for Problem Child 2. The judge refused to reduce the award despite appeals. Luciano Pavarotti announced he feels like a lion and has decided against retirement. He plans a June 26 open air concert in Central Park and says he will end his career at the Met in New York if possible.
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Kenny Rogers Signs TV Movie Deal
Kenny Rogers says his acting attempts show other creative avenues beyond singing. He notes his hit The Gambler inspired TV movies in which he starred and has signed to appear in six NBC Movie of the Week projects. He adds music remains enjoyable but not the end of the world for him.
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Citrus commission weighs Burt Reynolds ad contract
Florida Citrus Commission may decide this week whether to renew Burt Reynolds's 500000 contract to appear in state beverage adverts. The Orlando Sentinel reports pressure to end the campaign after year one amid weak recall tests and Reynolds' divorce filing. The campaign cost over 15.4 million dollars, including TV air time.
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