Facts Of The Day (George Clooney)October 7th, 2009 GEORGE CLOONEY has been honoured for his contribution to the arts in his home state of Kentucky. The Ocean's Eleven star was named the recipient of the National Award in the 2009 Kentucky Governor's Awards in the Arts in recognition of his illustrious movie career.
Spielberg's Lincoln Biopic Still On TrackSeptember 15th, 2009 Director STEVEN SPIELBERG will go head to head with ROBERT REDFORD when they each produce movie biopics about ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Hollywood veteran Redford is working on Lincoln drama The Conspirator and recently revealed James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn had joined the cast.
Art by 'Caps for Sale' author in Naples, Fla., and later Lincoln, Neb.September 8th, 2009 Art by 'Caps for Sale' author in Fla., Neb.GLEN HEAD, N.Y. — An exhibit of art by the late author of the beloved children's tale "Caps for Sale" is opening Oct.
Jackson To Be Buried On His Birthday - ConfirmedAugust 19th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's family has confirmed the King of Pop will be laid to rest on what would have been his 51st birthday (29Aug09). After weeks of speculation, the pop superstar - who died on 25 June (09) - will be buried in a mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
CBS plans memorial for Walter Cronkite with President Obama, othersAugust 18th, 2009 President to attend memorial for Walter CronkiteNEW YORK — The White House says President Barack Obama is among the dignitaries scheduled to speak at a memorial service for the late CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite next month. The memorial is set for Sept.
Robert Redford hunts 'Conspirator' in film about accessory to Lincoln assassin BoothAugust 18th, 2009 Redford hunts 'Conspirator' in Lincoln filmLOS ANGELES — Robert Redford is getting back into the Washington scene with a film about a woman executed as an accessory in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Redford plans to direct "The Conspirator," the story of Mary Surratt, a boardinghouse owner hanged after she was convicted of aiding Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Jackson family 'planning to buy burial plot'August 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's relatives are reportedly set to buy a private garden at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn Memorial Park, sparking rumours that the singer has not been buried yet. According to sources, the King of Pop's relatives have been looking at plots at the park so they can all be buried in the same place.
MJ's coffin moved to basement of Forest Lawn Memorial ParkJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Late Michael Jackson's coffin has been secretly moved in Motown founder Berry Gordy's private crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, according to the sources. The Jackson family decided to move the casket after the Thriller hitmaker's fans started gathering try and get a look at the coffin.
Jackson family motorcade reaches memorial park for private serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Jackson motorcade reaches memorial parkLOS ANGELES — A motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson's parents has reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Numerous vehicles under California Highway Patrol escort headed out from the parents' home shortly before 8 a.m.
Mariah Carey sings 'I'll Be There' at Michael Jackson memorial in downtown Los AngelesJuly 7th, 2009 Mariah Carey sings at Michael Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey has given the opening performance at Michael Jackson's memorial with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5's ballad "I'll Be There."
The duet with Trey Lorenz began Tuesday after Jackson's golden casket was placed in front of the Staples Center stage while a church choir sang. The public event followed a private service for family and friends in a cemetery hall in the Hollywood Hills.
Paul McCartney to perform Aug. 15 benefit concert for Atlanta's historic Piedmont ParkJune 24th, 2009 Paul McCartney to play benefit in Atlanta parkATLANTA — Paul McCartney is coming to Atlanta for a summer concert to benefit the city's historic Piedmont Park. The Piedmont Conservancy that cares for the city park said Wednesday that the 67-year-old ex-Beatle will perform in the park on Aug.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center opens season on Viennese noteJune 16th, 2009 Chamber Music Society opens on Viennese noteNEW YORK — Mahler is usually associated with sprawling works, including his "Symphony of a Thousand." A reduced version of his heavenly song from his Fourth Symphony is on the opening-night program for the 40th season of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Soprano Dawn Upshaw will be accompanied by 12 instrumentalists in Mahler's "Sehr behaglich" ("Very Comfortably") at the Sept.
Kentucky Derby disappointment Dunkirk looks to rebound in the Belmont StakesJune 3rd, 2009 Dunkirk gets another chance in the Belmont StakesNEW YORK — Todd Pletcher always had high expectations for Dunkirk. The gray colt purchased for $3.7 million in 2007 has a chance to vindicate his trainer on Saturday in the $1 million Belmont Stakes.
New York's performing arts complex Lincoln Center celebrates its 50th anniversaryMay 11th, 2009 Lincoln Center celebrates its 50th anniversaryNEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic will play Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" for Lincoln Center's 50th anniversary on Monday, recreating the piece that Leonard Bernstein conducted at the arts complex's 1959 groundbreaking. The celebration begins in the gleaming new 1,100-seat Alice Tully Hall, which reopened in February after a $159 million, 22-month renovation that has been praised for its superb acoustics and design.
Kentucky Derby draws highest television ratings in 17 years, up 7 percent from 2008May 4th, 2009 Kentucky Derby gets highest TV ratings in 17 yearsNEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby's television ratings are the highest in 17 years. NBC says Saturday's coverage of 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird's win drew a 9.8 national rating and a 23 share.
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