Ally McBeal draws Catholic ire over provocative episode
Catholic activists accuse Fox and producer David E. Kelley of Catholic bashing after an Ally McBeal episode mocks nuns and a priest filming confessions. The Catholic League urged standards executives to respond while Fox and the production group declined comment.
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Fashion Week goes cargo heavy on New York runways
Ralph Lauren led a military inspired surge with cargo pants in silk and cashmere pieces shaping a surplus couture vibe. Michael Kors and John Bartlett followed with urban survival wear and field jacket looks, while buyers like Bloomingdale's Kal Ruttenstein praised the pastel and military details.
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Oldest stamps block offered for sale in Britain
A block of 48 Twopenny Blue stamps from 1840, bearing Queen Victoria’s image, is up for sale in Britain for 4.5 million dollars. Found in 1945 by Duke of Buccleuch staff inside a leather writing set, the stamps were likely bought by the late Walter Francis, Duke of Buccleuch, for household mail. The set marks May 6, 1840, and is among philately’s gems. the Queen owns the second largest block.
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Two Star Wars prequels to be shot in Australia
Lucasfilm and Fox Studios Australia announce two films in a Star Wars prequel trilogy will be produced in Australia. Episode I The Phantom Menace completed in Britain, stars Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor, with filming set for Sydney and post production in San Francisco.
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Labor dispute cancels ABCs Calif road trip
New York AP ABC cancels next weeks road trip to California amid a labor dispute that locked out 2,200 behind the scenes workers for a second day. NABET leadership and ABC officials trade blame over health benefits, coverage gaps, and whether reporting will be reduced. The dispute follows an Election Night technical crisis and a halted Adam Sandler appearance amid picket lines.
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