Miss America fires top official in shakeup after rule clash
Beck Robert L. Beck, 60, ousted as CEO of the Miss America Organization two weeks after the pageant moved to admit married contestants and those who had abortions. Board chair David Frisch announced the firing saying a national search for a successor will begin immediately.
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SNL 25th anniversary special draws 22.4 million viewers
New York AP reports NBCs SNL 25th anniversary drew an estimated 22.4 million viewers for the three hour reunion. Bill Murray performed in a lounge singer routine. Billy Crystal revived Fernando. Chris Rock mocked past films. tributes to John Belushi Gilda Radner Phil Hartman and Chris Farley. Eddie Murphy and Dana Carvey were absent without explanation.
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DirecTV to offer Spanish channels for Hispanic homes
DirecTV, a Hughes Electronics unit, will launch DirecTV Para Todos a service offering up to 21 Spanish-language channels and 77 English channels next month aimed at Hispanic households. Campaign by Casanova Pendrill starts Oct. 15 in three markets with plans for Southern California rollout in March.
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Clinton and Giuliani clash over Brooklyn Museum exhibit
Hillary Rodham Clinton said she opposes the controversial Virgin Mary portrait with elephant dung but opposes pulling city funds from the Brooklyn Museum. Mayor Giuliani vows to cut 7 million in aid if the show proceeds, while Cardinal O'Connor supports the mayor and civil rights groups warn against First Amendment violations. Norman Siegel of the NY Civil Liberties Union denounces funding threats and plans a Friday protest outside the museum.
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HBO to feature ex-Akron cop bite-mark case
Akron, AP Douglas Prade, a former police captain, is serving life for the 1997 murder of his ex wife Dr Margo Prade. A bite mark on her upper left arm, testified during a 1998 trial, is highlighted in the HBO program airing Saturday.
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Double Jeopardy Dominates Weekend Box Office
The thriller starring Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones leads with $23.2 million at 2,547 theaters in its first week. Blue Streak follows in second with $12.5 million across 2,735 venues, while The Sixth Sense sits third with $8.4 million across 2,791 theaters.
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