Cliff Robertson 88 Dies Known for PT 109 and Charly
Academy Award winner Cliff Robertson died of natural causes in Stony Brook days after his 88th birthday. He played JFK in PT 109 and earned praise for Charly, later marrying heiress Dina Merrill and appearing as Uncle Ben in Spider-Man films.
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Charlie Sheen roasts on Comedy Central with star lineup
Charlie Sheen smiled through a Comedy Central roast taped at Sony Studios featuring Mike Tyson William Shatner Kate Walsh and several comedians. The 46 year old fired back at his well publicized meltdown while jokes targeted his family drug use and firing from Two and a Half Men. The special will air September 19 with Slash performing introductions.
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Paltrow and Timberlake Lead Creative Arts Emmy Wins
Boardwalk Empire took seven trophies at the creative arts Emmys as Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake earned guest-star and hosting honors. Paltrow missed the ceremony for Glee while Timberlake hosted SNL and co-wrote his opening monologue.
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Sokurov’s Faust wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Russian director Aleksander Sokurov’s Faust wins the Golden Lion at Venice for a new take on the German legend. The film stars Johannes Zeiler as a knowledge craving professor and Isolda Dychauk as Margarete with Anton Adasinskiy as Mephistopheles.
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Study links cartoon watching to self control in kids
In a B1 study, SpongeBob viewers waited about 2.5 minutes for snacks after the researcher left, while the other two groups waited at least four minutes. Researchers note limits such as no pretest before TV watching and absence of diagnosed attention problems, with similar parent ratings across groups.
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When patience ends in a fragile marriage crisis
A distressed reader seeks guidance on a rushed marriage turning void of intimacy and social life. Amy urges self responsibility, outlines couples work versus exit, and cautions against blaming, while advising counseling or individual steps if the partner rejects therapy. The column also addresses a second letter about a family odor issue and suggests a respectful, practical approach.
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Dear Abby column offers surgery debate and caregiving idea
A reader weighs gastric bypass as morbid obesity treatment while family dynamics strain for Evelyn. A second letter presents a “Friends of Jim’s” club that coordinates two-hour monthly help for a stroke caregiver, highlighting practical caregiving support and community generosity.
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Lhuillier Show Highlights Bold Blues and Yellow Gowns
The designer showcased cobalt racing stripe, vibrant yellows and blues in a bright palette. Yellow strapless trumpet gown and off shoulder draped dress drew attention, with a yellow trench featuring black lace panels. Mandy Moore praised the designer and her Oscars gowns.
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Debut Works Pictures slips to No 2 with 8.7 million
The Disney distributed drama about black Southern maids in the civil rights era drops to second place after three weeks atop the charts. It has a domestic total of 137 million. Warrior debuts at No 3 with 5.6 million. Lionsgate predicts a long run as reviews applaud the film.
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