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Celebrity Birthdays, March 29

Elle MacphersonHappy Birthday to tennis superstar Jennifer Capriati (1976), "Xena: Warrior Princess" star Lucy Lawless (1968), Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson (1964), "Star Trek: TNG" actress Marina Sirtis (1960), Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell (1959), "Harold & Maude" star Bud Cort (1948),

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The Rutles Plan 30th Anniversary Of 'All You Need Is Cash'

The RutlesMock rockers The Rutles are reuniting to celebrate the 30th anniversary of cult Beatles spoof movie All You Need is Cash. As well as a digitally-restored screening of the Eric Idle film, it's rumored all four members of the fictional line-up - Idle, Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar and John Halsey - will serve up a few live musical treats to the audience at the gala event in Hollywood.

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'Spamalot' Musical Changes Lyric Reference From Britney Spears to Posh Spice

Posh SpiceNEW YORK (AP) - Britney Spears is out, Posh Spice is in - as a lyric for the Lady in the Lake in the Broadway musical ''Monty Python's Spamalot.'' Asked why the lyric was changed in the song ''Diva's Lament,'' ''Spamalot'' author Eric Idle said Tuesday in an e-mail:

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Clay Aiken Takes A Walk On The Odd Side In 'Spamalot'

Clay AikenNEW YORK (AP) - Clay Aiken is trying to become the next American Idle. The singer, who burst to fame during the second season of ''American Idol,'' has made his Broadway debut in ''Monty Python's Spamalot'' - in creator Eric Idle's old role.

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Clay Aiken To Join Broadway's 'Spamalot' In January

Clay AikenNEW YORK (AP) - From ''American Idol'' to Eric Idle's ''Spamalot.'' Clay Aiken will join the Broadway cast of ''Monty Python's Spamalot'' on Jan. 18, playing one of the leads, Sir Robin, in the Tony Award-winning musical directed by Mike Nichols.

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'Life Of Brian' Voted Best British Movie Of All Time

Life Of BrianMonty Python's Life Of Brian has been named the best British movie of all time in a new poll. The 1979 comedy, which stars John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam, beat off competition from The Full Monty and Four Weddings and a Funeral to claim the top spot in the poll for the website of British TV magazine, Radio Times.

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Monty Python Ballet In The Works?

Eric IdleMonty Python star Eric Idle is planning to write a ballet based on the hit comedy series. Following the success of Spamalot on the Broadway and West End stages, the writer-comedian - and his co-composer John du Prez - wants to turn Python's surreal sketches into a dance extravaganza.

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Eric Idle: 'Classical Music Saved My Life'

Eric IdleFormer Monty Python star Eric Idle has credited classical music with getting him through childhood. The British funnyman was enrolled into the Royal Wolverhampton School when he was just seven years old, after his father died in a road accident. Idle struggled to survive the bullying environment of the establishment, and fears he would have dropped out prematurely without music to distract him.

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'Monty Python' Star Accuses 'Shrek The Third' Producers Of Stealing Joke

Shrek The ThirdEric Idle has accused Shrek The Third moviemakers of theft after they lifted a joke from his 1975 hit Monty Python And The Holy Grail. The 64-year-old, who voices the character of Merlin in the animated ogre sequel, is furious he wasn't told that a scene in which Prince Charming is shown riding a hobby horse while a minion bangs two coconut halves together for sound effect, was to be used. The clip is copied directly from the Python film.

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'Grey's Anatomy' Star Plans Album With 'Spamalot' Duo

Sara RamirezGrey's Anatomy star Sara Ramirez has formed an odd alliance with Monty Python star Eric Idle and his Spamalot co-creator as she embarks on a pop career. Idle and John Du Prez are penning tracks for the actress' first album.

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