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Celebrity Birthdays, October 18

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George Lucas Crashes In Celebrity Auto Race

Star Wars creator George Lucas had a smashing time at the Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race in Long Beach, California on Saturday when he collided with CSI:Miami star Emily Procter. Procter's car slammed into the front of Lucas' during the pre-Long Beach Grand Prix festivities, pinning the movie mogul against a wall.

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'Grey's Anatomy' Wins Pro-Gay Award

Hit show Grey's Anatomy has been honored by a gay organization despite recent criticism of its lead actor for using a homophobic slur. The show was given the Outstanding Individual Episode award for "Where The Boys Are" by The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Saturday night.

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Martina Navratilova Slams Young Tennis Stars

Lesbian sporting legend Martina Navratilova has slammed young tennis stars for their "power-heavy" approach to the game. The 50-year-old star - who was granted U.S. citizenship in 1981 - has announced plans to open a tennis academy in her native Czech Republic.

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Tennis Star Condemns Experiments on 'Gay Sheep'

Tennis ace Martina Navratilova has publicly condemned hormone-altering experiments on "gay sheep" at Oregon State University. The lesbian sports celebrity has joined forces with People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) to criticize scientific experiments aimed at manipulating sheep's sexual preferences - and make them heterosexual.

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Celebrity Birthdays, October 18

Happy Birthday to jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (1944), Belgian martial arts actor Jean-Claude Van Damme (1960), Czech tennis star Martina Navratilova (1956), Indian actor Om Puri (1950), Mork & Mindy actress Pam Dawber (1951), author Terry McMillan (1951), Lord of the Rings composer Howard Shore (1946), football player/coach Mike Ditka (1939), Everybody Loves Raymond actor Peter Boyle (1935), Patton portrayer George C. Scott (1927; d. 1999), German actor Klaus Kinski (1926; d. 1991), and rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry (1926).

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Martina Navratilova Calls Lance Bass Courageous for Coming Out

Lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova has penned a letter to America's People magazine praising singer Lance Bass for going public with his homosexuality. The former 'N Sync star appeared on the cover of the publication last month, and announced he is gay and in a committed relationship with reality TV star Reichen Lehmkuhl.

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Maria Sharapavo Fails To Block Documentary

Tennis ace Maria Sharapova's bid to halt a documentary that features footage of her has been blocked by a Miami, Florida, judge. The Russian-born blonde feared fans would mistake the film for an official documentary, and claimed it violated trademark laws.

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Pamela Anderson: 'I'd Rather Bare Skin Than Wear Skin'

Pamela Anderson sparked a media frenzy in London last night as she disrobed in the window of Stella McCartney's Mayfair boutique. The blonde bombshell was protesting the use of fur in fashion at animal rights group PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) annual gala when she stripped down to her knickers alongside two leggy models in the shop front.

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