Chavez thanks Shakira for autographed guitar gift
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez thanked singer Shakira for an autographed red guitar he described as a gift. He said he stayed up late strumming and singing on the instrument and noted the interaction on state TV. Information Minister Izarra shared a photo of the guitar on Twitter.
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Carey hosts and runs Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg
Drew Carey served as official starter for the Marine Corps Historic Half then joined about 8,000 runners for the 13.1 mile race in Fredericksburg Virginia. He plans to run the Marine Corps Marathon in October and joked that a 10-year-old racer should watch out.
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Haley Reinhart honored with Hal ey Reinhart Day in Wheeling
Idol finalist Haley Reinhart greeted hundreds in Wheeling Illinois during a daylong hometown celebration that included a rain soaked motorcade ending at Wheeling Village Hall where Village President Judy Abruscato proclaimed Haley Reinhart Day. She spoke at her former high school and performed a free Arlington Park Racetrack concert after a Deer Park store appearance.
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Coen Brothers Win $1 Million Israeli Prize
Joel and Ethan Coen receive the Dan David Foundation present prize in Tel Aviv worth 1 million dollars. The award highlights unique contributions to film with past winners including Al Gore Amos Oz Tony Blair and Yo Yo Ma. The brothers are known for The Big Lebowski Fargo No Country for Old Men and True Grit.
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Why brides still pose formal wedding portraits
Dear Abby explains that formal bridal portraits persist due to superstition and evolving cultural norms. The piece recalls historical shifts from couple portraits to bride forward poses, plus an anecdote about a royal photo session and gender role expectations in wedding photography.
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Wedding guest list clash tests sister ties
Cautious sister asks whether to invite a 20 year old sibling with a troubled past to an intimate California wedding. Amy advises inviting but with clear expectations and a plan to rebuild trust, while acknowledging parental pressure and the risk of drama. Advice also covers heartbreak and handling a former fiancé's wedding.
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Memorial Day box office poised for strong weekend
Industry analyst Devgarabedian notes a 13 percent year-to-date revenue dip but predicts a robust Memorial Day frame as Thor faces Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides with Hangover Part II and Kung Fu Panda 2 also debuting. Fast Five holds third with 19.5 million, Priest opens fourth with 14.5 million, Rio finishes fifth at 8 million.
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NBC orders four new series with supernatural hunter premise
NBC reveals four drama and comedy pilots not tied to time slots. Awake follows a detective in a parallel reality after a car crash. Are You There Vodka centers on Chelsea Handler as a bartender with her sister in a recurring role. Best Friends Forever tracks a woman moving in with her friend amid divorce fallout. Bent stars Amanda Peet as a lawyer mom and her contractor ex.
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