Spielberg Presented With Liberty MedalOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg followed in the footsteps of U2 frontman Bono and Nelson Mandela as he was awarded Pennsylvania's Liberty Medal. Former US president Bill Clinton Thursday presented the Oscar-winning filmmaker with the prize at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia in a ceremony to honour the star's artistic and humanitarian efforts, reported femalefirst.co.uk
Clinton took the opportunity to praise Spielberg's charity efforts, which include setting up a foundation to document the stories of Holocaust survivors after he made World War II drama Schindler's List.
Former President Clinton says vast, right-wing conspiracy still in operationSeptember 30th, 2009 Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracyWASHINGTON — Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama. The ex-president made the comment in a television interview when he was asked about one of the signature moments of the Monica Lewinsky affair over a decade ago.
NY's Clinton Global Initiative focuses on education, jobs; Brad Pitt gives Katrina updateSeptember 24th, 2009 NY Clinton meeting focuses on economy, KatrinaNEW YORK — Education, jobs and the rebuilding of New Orleans are up for discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative — which features royalty of the real and Hollywood variety. Actor Brad Pitt is scheduled to speak Thursday evening, making a progress report on the efforts in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina.
Gore Vidal, Dave Eggers to receive honorary National Book AwardsSeptember 15th, 2009 Vidal, Eggers to receive honorary awardsNEW YORK — Congratulations, Gore Vidal. The author, playwright and political commentator will receive an honorary National Book Award medal this fall for "Distinguished Contribution to American Letters." Vidal, who turns 84 next month, is known for such best sellers as "Burr" and "Lincoln," and for the play "The Best Man."
Award organizers also announced Tuesday that Dave Eggers, 39, will be presented the "Literarian Award" for community service.
Mcdonald's Help Quaid Perfect Clinton LookSeptember 13th, 2009 DENNIS QUAID had to pile on the pounds to play former U.S. President BILL CLINTON in new movie THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP and he found the ex-leader's love of
McDonald's to be a great help.
Barbara Mandrell is first woman to be inducted into Steel Guitar Hall of FameSeptember 10th, 2009 Barbara Mandrell honored for steel guitar playingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Barbara Mandrell has become the first woman to be inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
Bacall Gets Honorary OscarSeptember 10th, 2009 Academy Awards bosses will pay tribute to Hollywood legend LAUREN BACALL at a ceremony this year (09) - by presenting her with an honorary Oscar. The star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars in 1996 but has never won an Academy Award for her screen performances.
Wynette Lands Hall Of Fame HonourSeptember 2nd, 2009 Late country star TAMMY WYNETTE will be posthumously honoured for her contribution to music - she is to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in Tennessee. The singer/songwriter, who died in 1998, dominated the country charts throughout the 1960s and early 1970s and is best remembered for her hit single Stand By Your Man.
Les Paul passed awayAugust 14th, 2009 Les Paul, 84, father of electric guitar died on August 13. As reported to the Rolling Stone, Paul's manager confirmed that the guitar legend was suffering from sever pneumonia and passed away in a New York hospital due to respiratory failure.
HYNDE SNUBS HALL OF FAME HONOURAugust 9th, 2009 Veteran rocker CHRISSIE HYNDE has taken aim at the organisers who inducted her into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - insisting the honour fuels rivalry between musicians. The Pretenders frontwoman was inducted with the group in 2005, but 57-year-old Hynde insists she had mixed feelings about accepting the accolade from high-powered music bosses.
Bill Clinton on Haiti trip recalls how 'immensely gifted' Michael Jackson helped DemocratsJuly 7th, 2009 Bill Clinton on Haiti trip praises Michael JacksonGONAIVES, Haiti — Bill Clinton paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson for helping the Democratic Party raise cash at a crucial time. The former U.S.
Microsoft's Bill Gates and wife, Melinda, get honorary degree from UK's Cambridge UniversityJune 12th, 2009 UK's Cambridge awards Bill Gates honorary degreeLONDON — Billionaire Bill Gates has picked up an honorary degree from Britain's Cambridge University. The university bestowed degrees on both the Microsoft founder and his wife, Melinda, on Friday.
Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'; Obama given place on honorary power listJune 4th, 2009 Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'NEW YORK — It's been a minute since Jay-Z released an album, but he's still got enough swagger to land on The Source's "Power 30" list. The hip-hop magazine says Jay-Z tops the list because he's an industry leader and a top businessman, with his ventures with Live Nation and Rocawear, and his part-ownership of the New Jersey Nets.
Bush calls Clinton 'his brother' in Canada as they appear together on stage for the first timeMay 30th, 2009 Bush, Clinton appear on stage together in CanadaTORONTO — Former President George W. Bush called ex-President Bill Clinton "his brother" and the two rarely disagreed in their first-ever appearance together on stage.
Pamela Anderson, 41, steals the show at AIDS awareness partyMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - Canadian/American actress Pamela Anderson has shown that age does not matter when it comes to dressing up. Anderson was at the Life Ball in Vienna, an event aimed at raising funds for HIV and AIDS sufferers, reports the Sun.
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