Celebrities

An increase in film tax credits will also bring more major motion pictures to Oregon

August 23, 2007 -- Portland – Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski today announced that former President of the Screen Actors Guild and actor Ed Asner, whose film career includes the role of Lou Grant on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, will join the board of the Oregon Film and Video Office.    » read more »

21 August 2007 -- A handgun once owned by Elvis Presley was stolen from a museum in the music titan's home town of Memphis, Tennessee.

Authorities said the black, 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol was stolen from a display case in the Elvis After Dark museum, across the street from Presley's Graceland mansion.

A video camera caught a man removing the pistol from the display case around midnight.

The theft came to light on August 17, when a visitor noticed an unfastened glass panel on the case. Officials from Graceland, which owns the museum, subsequently viewed the video tape.    » read more »

20 August 2007 -- The lawyer for National Football League quarterback Michael Vick has announced that the Atlanta Falcons star has reached an agreement to plead guilty to federal felony dogfighting conspiracy charges.

His attorney Billy Martin said Monday Vick "accepts full responsibility for his actions" and "wishes to apologize again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter."    » read more »

August 16, 2007 -- Look – the UK's first glossy high street fashion and celebrity style weekly – has stormed into the ABC rankings with a debut circulation figure making it the biggest selling fashion title on the UK newsstand in total volume terms.    » read more »

15 August 2007 -- Lindsay Lohan is being sued by a woman who was a passenger in a car the actress allegedly chased while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Filing the August 14 lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Tracie Rice said Lohan "put me through one of the most frightening experiences of my life."

The lawsuit alleges assault and negligence on Lohan's part, along with intentional infliction of emotional distress. It seeks unspecified damages and also payment of medical and other expenses related to emotional distress.    » read more »

August 14, 2007 -- IPC Connect's Now, the UK's best-loved celebrity weekly, has unveiled a fresh new look under new editor Helen Johnston.

The magazine has introduced a fresh design and a brighter, simpler, more direct layout. Packed with even more hot celeb photos, unrivalled behind-the-scenes exclusives and essential celeb fashion tips, the magazine now interacts completely with its hugely successful website, NowMagazine.co.uk.    » read more »

August 14, 2007 -- "Today New York has lost one of its most celebrated sons, one of its best ballplayers, and one of its finest citizens.

Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto, “The Scooter,” epitomized the combination of tenacity and talent that defined the New York Yankees dynasty of the early 1950s.

For fans of a younger generation, he was the voice of the Yankees, having sat in the broadcast booth for forty years following his retirement in 1956.    » read more »

August 13, 2007 -- "For over half a century, Merv Griffin entertained America.

He was a man of innovation and energy who greeted challenges with laughter and determination. By following his passions and trusting his instincts, Merv became one of our Nation's best-known and most respected entertainers.

He introduced Americans to a generation of talent on his talk show, created two of the most successful game shows in history, and led a thriving hospitality business.    » read more »

13 August 2007 -- For many people it is hard to believe that it has been 30 years [August 16th] since the death of rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley. Every year, 600,000 people from around the world visit his home, Graceland, in the U.S. southern city of Memphis, Tennessee.    » read more »

August 13, 2007 -- “Today, we are all saddened by the loss of Brooke Astor, a quintessential New Yorker and one of the great philanthropists of our time.

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers were the beneficiaries of Mrs. Astor’s good will and kind nature, many unaware of the origins of the donations.

Her contributions reached a wide variety of causes; The New York Public Library, and the entire city, would not be what they are today without her gracious support.”

Source: New York City Mayor

08/12/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Merv Griffin:

“My dear friend Nancy Reagan called me this morning with the very sad news that Merv Griffin, a beloved and longtime friend to both of us and our families, had passed away.

“Merv was an entertainment and business giant who excelled at whatever he put his mind to, and he will remain a legend in the hearts and minds of Californians forever.    » read more »

08 August 2007 -- Fans in Washington are hoping to see the Major League Soccer debut of English star David Beckham as his Los Angeles Galaxy takes on host DC United Thursday night (7pm ET kickoff) at Washington's RFK Stadium.

Other than what could be described as a token appearance of 16 minutes on July 21 in a friendly match at the Galaxy's home field against English club Chelsea, David Beckham, 32, has been kept on the sidelines since joining his new team in the United States.    » read more »

08/08/2007 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding Barry Bonds breaking the all-time home run record last night:

"I'd like to congratulate Barry Bonds on becoming Major League Baseball's all-time home run king. A native of California, Barry has made our state and the Bay Area proud by breaking the most hallowed record in sports.

I hope that his determination and perseverance inspires others to achieve their own goals."

Source: California Governor

07 August 2007 -- Mia Farrow has offered to relinquish her freedom so that an ailing Darfur rebel can get safe passage out of a hospital.

In an August 6 letter posted on her website, the 62-year-old actress-activist made the offer to Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir.

Suleiman Jamous, a moderate who has been a key link between Darfur rebels and aid workers in the beleaguered Sudanese region, is in a U.N. hospital suffering from abdominal problems. The U.N. said he is free to leave, but he fears arrest or government reprisal.    » read more »

07 August 2007 -- Michelle Pfeiffer received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in an August 6 ceremony in front of the Hollywood & Highland Center.

The 49-year-old star of such films as Scarface, The Fabulous Baker Boys, and Dangerous Liaisons thanked her mother and father for supporting her decision to become an actress.

Speaking about her mother, she said "She taught me that I could do anything and that I should have a career before I got married." She said her father "taught me that you can make something of yourself if you work hard."    » read more »