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Colin Powell Ready To Endorse Barack Obama?
Now that all the celebrities have come out of the woodwork to endorse Barack Obama it seems that a more credible source of Colin Powell, former Secretary of State in the George W. Bush administration, may be coming out in support of Obama, says the Huffington Post today.
What are your thoughts if this endorsement happens?
READ MOREWhat are your thoughts if this endorsement happens?
'W' Fails To Impress Critics
Oliver Stone's filmmaking skills have come under question after a series of noted movie critics were left unimpressed by his eagerly anticipated George W. Bush biopic, W.
The JFK moviemaker rushed to shoot and edit the film so it could open in cinemas throughout the U.S. before the forthcoming presidential elections in November. And some of the industry's most respected film critics have taken aim at Stone for doing so - with one writer claiming the quality of the rush job is no better than a made-for-TV movie.
According to Britain's The Times newspaper, the subject matter - Bus...
READ MOREThe JFK moviemaker rushed to shoot and edit the film so it could open in cinemas throughout the U.S. before the forthcoming presidential elections in November. And some of the industry's most respected film critics have taken aim at Stone for doing so - with one writer claiming the quality of the rush job is no better than a made-for-TV movie.
According to Britain's The Times newspaper, the subject matter - Bus...
Josh Brolin, Others Arrested In Bar Brawl
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright, along with members of a crew filming an Oliver Stone movie, were arrested during a bar fight Saturday morning, police said.
Shreveport police Sgt. Willie Lewis said Brolin, Wright and five others were arrested just after 2 a.m. at a club called the Stray Cat bar.
A call to deal with a rowdy patron drew interference from other patrons, Lewis said.
The Times of Shreveport reported that Brolin was booked and posted $334 cash bond to be released. Police could not say Saturday night whether he or the others had been rel...
READ MOREShreveport police Sgt. Willie Lewis said Brolin, Wright and five others were arrested just after 2 a.m. at a club called the Stray Cat bar.
A call to deal with a rowdy patron drew interference from other patrons, Lewis said.
The Times of Shreveport reported that Brolin was booked and posted $334 cash bond to be released. Police could not say Saturday night whether he or the others had been rel...
Cavalcade Of Stars Called To Racial Profiling Trial
A galaxy of celebrities including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, Eminem, 50 Cent and Oprah Winfrey have been subpoenaed to appear at a racial profiling trial in Detroit, Michigan.
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, MurderCap Records boss Jerome Almon accuses Canadian officials of holding black rappers at the U.S./Canada border because they blame the musicians for both increased gang activity and gun violence in Toronto and Vancouver.
Other famous names to have been called up include DMX, Diddy, Spike Lee, Tom Sizemore, porn star Jenna Jameson, Hollywood madam ...
READ MOREIn a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, MurderCap Records boss Jerome Almon accuses Canadian officials of holding black rappers at the U.S./Canada border because they blame the musicians for both increased gang activity and gun violence in Toronto and Vancouver.
Other famous names to have been called up include DMX, Diddy, Spike Lee, Tom Sizemore, porn star Jenna Jameson, Hollywood madam ...
Documentary 'No End In Sight' Chronicles The War In Iraq
The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraq's descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, No End In Sight is a jaw-dropping, insider's tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003 by high ranking officials such as former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Ambassador Barbara Bodine (in charge of Baghdad during the Spring of 2003), Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, and Gene...
READ MORETony Bennett To Receive United Nations Humanitarian Award
Veteran singer Tony Bennett is to be honored with the United Nations' 2007 Humanitarian Award in Washington later this year. The ailing star, who has today been forced to cancel further concerts in the U.S. due to a bout of flu, has been a long-standing campaigner for U.N. activities, and most recently fronted a fundraising event to help victims of the violence in Dafur, Sudan.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will present Bennett, 80, with the award on June 20.
Previous recipients of the Humanitarian Award include Angelina Jolie and former U.S. Secretary of State...
READ MOREThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will present Bennett, 80, with the award on June 20.
Previous recipients of the Humanitarian Award include Angelina Jolie and former U.S. Secretary of State...
Celebrity Birthdays, April 5
Happy Birthday to Neptune Pharrell Williams (1973), Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready (1965), fmr. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (1937), British actor Nigel Hawthorne (1929; d. 2001), director/producer Roger Corman (1926), "Mr. Belvedere" star Christopher Hewett (1922; d. 2001), "To Kill A Mockingbird" star Gregory Peck (1916; d. 2003), "James Bond" producer Albert R. Broccoli (1909; d. 1996), and legendary thespians Bette Davis (1908; d. 1989) and Spencer Tracy (1900; d. 1967).
READ MORECelebrity Birthdays, April 5
Happy Birthday to Neptune Pharrell Williams (1973), Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready (1965), fmr. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell (1937), British actor Nigel Hawthorne (1929; d. 2001), director/producer Roger Corman (1926), "Mr. Belvedere" star Christopher Hewett (1922; d. 2001), "To Kill A Mockingbird" star Gregory Peck (1916; d. 2003), "James Bond" producer Albert R. Broccoli (1909; d. 1996), and legendary thespians Bette Davis (1908; d. 1989) and Spencer Tracy (1900; d. 1967).
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