Measure to allow states to jam cell phones in prison gets support from 20 governorsSeptember 10th, 2009 20 governors back prison cell phone jamming billANNAPOLIS, Md. — Twenty governors have signed a letter to support legislation in Congress to allow states to jam contraband cell phones in prisons.
George Clooney sparkles in Venice for premiere of "The Men Who Stare at Goats"September 8th, 2009 Clooney speeds into Venice for premiere of 'Goats'VENICE, Italy — George Clooney wants viewers to know one thing about his new movie, a comic tale of "psychic warfare" by the U.S. military: It's not a war movie.
Former Kentucky governor's mansion opening for tours soonAugust 10th, 2009 Kentucky governor's mansion to open for toursFRANKFORT, Ky. —The "Old Governor's Mansion," which has been undergoing a needed revitalization, is scheduled to open for public tours next month.
Michelle Obama says exposure to arts is as essential for kids as a good educationJuly 24th, 2009 First lady: Exposure to arts essential for kidsWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama says kids need more than just a good education: They need exposure to the arts, and early. "An educational foundation is only part of the equation," the first lady said at an East Room luncheon honoring the nation's top designers, winners of the 10th annual National Design awards.
Clooney at G-8, tours ruins, says he'll shoot film in Italy quake areaJuly 9th, 2009 Clooney: I'll film in Italy quake areaL'AQUILA, Italy — George Clooney has toured the ruins of Italy's recent earthquake and told the survivors he'll shoot a film in their mountain region. The actor inspected crumbled buildings during a visit on the sidelines of the G-8 summit in L'Aquila.
Mexican university wins Spanish Prince of Asturias awardJune 10th, 2009 Mexican university wins Spanish awardMADRID — The National Autonomous University of Mexico has been awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities. The award foundation says in a statement Wednesday the near 100-year-old university "has become a point of reference, combining quality and an extensive academic and research offering with its firm commitment to disseminate culture, humanism and new technologies."
The communication and humanities award is one of eight handed out each year by the Prince of Asturias Foundation.
George Clooney was no Mr Right for Lisa SnowdownMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Television presenter Lisa Snowdown is yet to find her Mr. Right. The 37-year-old beauty, who was in an on/off relationship with Hollywood hunk George Clooney, said she's still waiting for her Mr Right.
Efron, Clooney, Obama, Winfrey on Time's 100 Most Influential People listMay 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood heartthrob Zac Efron has made it to Time Magazine's 'World's Most Influential People's list. Efron, who rose to stardom with Disney's 'High School Musical' film, has joined the likes of Barack Obama, George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt in magazine's annual list of the top 100 influential figures.
Clooney pays tribute to Mia Farrow for her activismApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star George Clooney has paid tribute to fellow activist Mia Farrow for fasting to bring attention to the ongoing problems in Sudan. The two stars have become leading celebrity campaigners about the genocide in Sudan.
Johnny Depp named Most Beautiful International Male CelebrityApril 9th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Johnny Depp has been named the most beautiful international male celebrity by Who magazine. Brad Pitt came second in the magazine's list while George Clooney stood third.
Ramsay names Pitt, Clooney worst celeb guests he has ever entertainedApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - British chef Gordon Ramsay has named actors Brad Pitt and George Clooney among the worst celebrity guests he has ever had to entertain. Ramsay, 42, further revealed that the two actors, who had gone in to eat at his Claridges restaurant in London's Mayfair, while filming Ocean's Eleven in 2001, had left the five-star eatery in an unhappy state after a small mishap in the kitchen forced them to leave.
Priyanka Chopra to be honoured at the Asian Film AwardsMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will receive the Nielsen Box Office Award for outstanding contribution to Asian cinema. The award will be presented during the 3rd Annual Asian Film Awards March 23.
George Clooney's cameo boosts 'ER' ratingsMarch 15th, 2009 LONDON - The brief return of George Clooney to 'ER' has given the long-running medical drama its best rating in two years, as the series draws to a close. Clooney's comeback episode, also featuring former regulars Noah Wyle and Eriq La Salle, saw a 23 percent increase in viewers, reports the BBC.
George Clooney sublets his villa to BeckhamFebruary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star George Clooney's sprawling villa in Italy has a new temporary occupant - football star David Beckham. The actor has sublet his villa to Beckham, who is playing in Italy nowadays, reports thesun.co.uk.
George Clooney wooing Fatima Bhutto?February 10th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Hollywood star George Clooney is said to be dating slain Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto's niece Fatima Bhutto. But the film star says those days could be coming to an end if the 26-year-old poet-journalist wants to take the relationship to the next level and spend some serious time with him in the US, The Nation reported Wednesday quoting The National Enquirer.
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