Melinda Messenger vows never to strip off for Page 3 againSeptember 16th, 2009 LONDON - Glamour model Melinda Messenger has pledged that she will not drop her layers for a Page 3 spread again. The British TV presenter, 38, cited her three kids as the reason behind the undertaking.
Gates partners with MTV, other Viacom networks to air education message where kids will see itSeptember 8th, 2009 Gates brings education message to MTV, NickelodeonLOS ANGELES — Students who might be too glued to their televisions to keep up with homework are going to find channels like MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon prodding them to get on task and graduate. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is partnering with Viacom Inc.'s television networks, education leaders and celebrities to launch an awareness campaign to reduce the number of dropouts.
Bill Gates takes education mission to TV networks; program featuring Obama kicks off effortSeptember 8th, 2009 Bill Gates takes education mission to TV networksLOS ANGELES — Bill Gates is using MTV to spread his education message to America's youth. The Microsoft co-founder is in Los Angeles to unveil a nationwide program aimed at boosting high school and college graduation rates.
Obama to appear with Kelly Clarkson, LeBron James in back-to-school special next monthAugust 19th, 2009 Obama to appear in back-to-school programWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will appear in a back-to-school television special with singer Kelly Clarkson and basketball star LeBron James next month. Obama is appearing in a 30-minute documentary that will air at 8 p.m.
Rahman, British university join handsAugust 13th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has joined hands with Britain's Middlesex University for a programme focussing on blending Asian and Western music.
Panamanian singer-actor Ruben Blades views Harvard archive collection, prepares for music tourJuly 17th, 2009 Salsa musician Ruben Blades visits Harvard archiveCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Salsa musician and actor Ruben Blades celebrated his 61st birthday Thursday with a nostalgic visit to his archive collection at Harvard University.
Bill Clinton inducted into black fraternity Phi Beta Sigma as honorary memberJuly 11th, 2009 Black frat inducts Bill Clinton as honorary memberNEW ORLEANS — A historically black fraternity has voted to induct former President Bill Clinton as an honorary member. Phi Beta Sigma President Paul Griffin Jr.
Meet Dr Shah Rukh Khan nowJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Shah Rukh Khan becomes Dr Shah Rukh Khan Friday. The Bollywood superstar is to be presented an honorary doctorate in arts and culture by Britain's Bedfordshire University at a ceremony in London for his contributions to culture.
Badshah of Bollywood is now Dr. Shah Rukh KhanJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Friday became Dr. Shah Rukh Khan.
UK varsity to honour King Khan on July 10June 28th, 2009 LONDON - The University of Bedfordshire will honour Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan with an honorary doctorate in the field of arts and culture on July 10. The actor was nominated by NGO Routes to Roots which has people like Anuradha Mahindra, Juhi Chawla and Mahesh Bhatt among its patrons.
Sean Connery honoured with Edinburgh university doctorateJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sean Connery has received an honorary doctorate from a university in Edinburgh for his contribution to cinema. Edinburgh Napier University honoured the former James Bond star in his native Scotland on June 19.
Sean Connery receives honorary degreeJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Former James Bond star Sean Connery has been bestowed with an honorary degree by a university in Edinburgh in his native Scotland. The veteran actor was presented with an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University in a ceremony in his hometown Friday, reports imdb.com.
Meryl Streep receives honorary degree from Princeton UniversityJune 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary actress Meryl Streep has received a special gift for her 60th birthday - an honorary degree from America's Princeton university. The 'Mama Mia' star, who turns 60 on Monday June 22 (09), received the honour on the revered college's 262nd Commencement.
Pedro Almodovar honoured with Harvard degreeJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Pedro Almodovar has been honoured with a doctorate from Harvard University for his contribution to cinema. The 57-year-old donned the traditional black cap and red gown while being presented with the arts degree at the Massachusetts school's commencement ceremony on June 4.
Liam Neeson finally becomes a graduate after 40 yearsMay 8th, 2009 LONDON - Almost 40 years after enrolling in Queen's University, Belfast, Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson has finally received his doctorate from the university. The 'Schindler's List' actor, born in Ballymena, was still an undergraduate at Queen's in 1971 as a Physics and Computer Science student, when he left to work in 'Guinness'.
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