Legal thriller novelist John Grisham supports changes to prevent convictions of the innocentSeptember 30th, 2009 Grisham says he supports changes to help innocentDURHAM, N.C. — Novelist John Grisham has told a North Carolina gathering that he supports changes to the criminal justice system he thinks would reduce the chances of an innocent person being convicted.
Metallica Shows Raise $20,000 For CharitySeptember 25th, 2009 Heavy rockers METALLICA have donated $20,000 (£13,666) to a local charity in Canada. The group played two sold-out shows in Montreal, Quebec at the weekend (19-20Sep09) and gave the box office takings - totalling 21,462 Canadian dollars - to Sun Youth, a community services organisation.
Winfrey comes out in defense of her decision to not support BrownSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has come out in defense of her decision to not to support Chris Brown, after the star slammed the TV titan for siding with ex-girlfriend Rihanna following the bust-up. After Brown's beating of Rihanna in February (09), Winfrey dedicated an episode of her hit daytime talkshow to the topic of domestic abuse and also advised the 'Umbrella' singer against the Brown.
Winfrey Defends Her Decision Not To Support Shamed BrownSeptember 9th, 2009 OPRAH WINFREY has spoken out against shamed singer CHRIS BROWN for a second time, after the star slammed the TV titan for siding with ex-girlfriend RIHANNA following their now notorious bust-up. After Brown's beating of Rihanna in February (09), for which he was sentenced to five years probation last month (Aug09), Winfrey dedicated an episode of her hit daytime talkshow to the topic of domestic abuse.
Richmond Police: Chris Brown will pick up trash, wash cars under sentence for beating RihannaSeptember 2nd, 2009 Police: Chris Brown's service includes manual workRICHMOND, Va. — Police in Virginia say singer Chris Brown will remove graffiti, pick up trash and wash cars as part of his sentence for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
Mayer Mug Shot Costs Him BigAugust 28th, 2009 Guitarist JOHN MAYER will have to hand over $25,000 (£16,700) to charity, after losing a bet over his criminal record. Mayer bet editors at TMZ.com they couldn't track down a mug shot taken of him, following his arrest in 2001 for driving with a suspended license.
Va. police say details of Chris Brown's court-ordered community labor still being worked outAugust 26th, 2009 Police: Brown's community service being determinedRICHMOND, Va. — Richmond police say they still are working out what types of chores Chris Brown will perform during six months of community labor a judge ordered him to complete for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
Brown Sentenced, Told To Stay Away From RihannaAugust 26th, 2009 R&B star CHRIS BROWN has been sentenced to five years probation and ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from his ex-girlfriend RIHANNA for the same period of time. The singer, who reached a plea deal with prosecutors in June (09) in an effort to avoid jail, was in court on Tuesday (25Aug09) for sentencing in relation to his attack on the Umbrella singer.
Lohan's Dad Dismisses Reports Of Estranged RelationshipAugust 21st, 2009 LINDSAY LOHAN's dad MICHAEL has blasted reports he has a difficult relationship with his daughter, insisting they enjoy spending time together. A recent report claimed the Mean Girls actress was annoyed when her dad turned up to a charity event she attended last weekend (15-16Aug09) and made her feel uncomfortable by following her around the party.
Lohan supports Ronson and LindsayAugust 19th, 2009 Lindsay Lohan’s father, Michael, who has in the past been very opposed to his daughter’s relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson, now supports them. The actress' father had accused Ronson of using his daughter to boost her own career and for ruining Lindsay’s career.
Actor Tom Sizemore arrested for alleged domestic violence in Los AngelesAugust 6th, 2009 Tom Sizemore arrested for domestic violence in LALOS ANGELES — Actor Tom Sizemore has been arrested in Los Angeles for alleged domestic violence. Police spokesman Richard French says the 47-year-old actor was arrested Wednesday night in the downtown area.
Barbra Streisand to auction her costumes, art, furniture for charityAugust 6th, 2009 Barbra Streisand to auction items for charityLOS ANGELES — Want to lounge in a wicker chair from Barbra Streisand's sunroom? Perhaps wear one of her designer dresses or tinkle the keys of her baby grand piano?
Your chance is coming in October, when Streisand will auction more than 400 personal items to benefit her charity. "What good does it do in storage," the 67-year-old entertainer said.
Jolie honoured at Arab Children's Congress for charity workJuly 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has been honoured for her charity work by the Arab Children's Congress. The Tomb Raider star flew out to Amman, Jordan, with her seven-year-old son Maddox on July 21 to appear as a guest of honour as a U.N.
Fawcett set aside money for charity in her willJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Farrah Fawcett will continue her charity work even after her tragic death - the late actress set aside part of her fortune to help victims of domestic abuse. Fawcett, who starred as an abused woman in 1984 TV movie The Burning Bed, remained dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse right up until her death and has left money for her favourite charities in her will, reported dailystar.co.uk.
Justin Timberlake cracks jokes, needles boss about 'SexyBack' song at charity eventJune 18th, 2009 Justin needles his record boss about 'SexyBack'NEW YORK — Jamie Foxx is the comedian, but he provided the music and Justin Timberlake got all the laughs at a charity event to honor their record label boss. Timberlake, Foxx and others paid tribute to RCA/Jive Label Group President Barry Weiss on Thursday as Weiss was honored by the UJA-Federation as the group's music visionary of the year.
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