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HOLLYWOOD Warren Beatty has won light globes onto 5-3rd Street. Then a bag
thebig American Film Institute honor this of flour, then a big bowl of chili, and to Cap
year for his "career accomplishments be- it off a sack of playing cards. Now you tell
fore AND behind the camera:" The gala me, what this has to do with Christopher
is set for June 12, 2008. AND, if you're Columbus discovering America!
too young to be familiar with his famous Interesting bit of casting: Antonio Ban-
career, take a look. He started with a role deras and Morgan Freeman. They
in the CBS sitcom "The Many Loves of will team in a crime thriller about
Dobie Gillis" back in '59. In'60 he ap- a pair of jewel thieves. After that,
peered on Broadway in"ALoss of Roses," Morgan plays Nelson Mandela in
then he made his first movie "Splendor in "The Human Factor," to be directed
the Grass," which was a big, big hit. Then by Clint Eastwood. AND as far as I
there was "Bonnie and Clyde," "McCabe know, Antonio is in talks about sev-
and Mrs. Miller," "Heaven Can Wait," eral other projects: In his private life
"Reds" and on and on. In his private life, he still rocks alone with Melanie in
he's happily settled in with Annette Bening their Hancock Park mansion.
and their lovely progeny. Before settling, It's the talk of the town that Chris
Warren dated a slew of ladies -- far too .Pine is the hottest new actor around.
many to mention. He's the choice for Captain Kirk in
Here's something I don't quite under- "Star Trek" for Paramount, and to
stand: It's not Paris, Lindsay, Britney or join George Clooney in an adap-
any of the others we hear about so often, tation of the crime novel "White
It's JenniferAniston, who tops Forbes' list Jazz." We'll be hearing and seeing
of top-selling famous faces based on sales
of magazines and etc. Brad Pitt is second,
followed by Scarlett Johansson, Angelina
Jolie and Reese Witherspoon.
Something else I cannot understand is
how an intelligent man like David Letter-
man can allow some of the idiotic happen-
ings on his show and things he must read
to the audience. Take Columbus Day, for
a lot more from this super handsome,
sexy young man. Up to now his big-
gest outing has been with Lindsay
Lohan in "Just My Luck" back in
'06, and earlier in "Blind Dating"
and something called "Smokin'
Aces." BUT from what I hear, he's
on his way up in a big way.
On the tube they call her "Ugly
instance. There's a guy supposedly dressed Betty." In person, out this way, she
like Columbus on the roof of the theater. To is called "America the Beautiful."
who was recently honored by Hispanic
Women in Film at a gala gala. This for
"Her Accomplishments in the Entertain-
ment Industry." And yes, she does have
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a boyfriend. * 1. GEOGRAPHY: The island state of Bah-
BITS 'N' PIECES: Ben Affleck wants to rain lies in what body of water?
turn director after his stint for Miramax. 2.HISTORY: In. what year did Germany
He was BEHIND the camera calling the invade Poland?
shots on "Gone Baby G6ne" and loved it. 3. CARTOONS: What is the name of
Whoopi is having a ball on "The View." Donald Duck's girlfriend?
She's truly a lovable lady Yup, 66-year- 4. NATURAL WORLD: .What partof the
old Nick Nolte recently became a father cotton plant is known as the "boll"?
again with live-in-love Clytie Lane. He has 5. MOVIES: Which actor produced and
been married three times
son named Brawley.
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and has a grown starred in "Bonnie and Clyde"'
6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology,
which god is associated with winged
sandals?
7. MILITARY: In Great Britain, what is
the Victoria Cross awarded for?
8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the
French equivalent of theAmerican FBI?
9. ENTERTAINERS: What famous singer/
songwriter was born with the name Steve-
land Judldns?
10. MUSIC: According to the song, where
does Johnny B. Goode live?
Answers
1. Persian Gulf
2. 1939
3. Daisy
4. Seed pod
5. Warren Beatty
6. Hermes, messenger of the gods
7. Valor in the face of the enemy
8. Sfiret6 nationale
9. Stevie Wonder
10. Louisiana
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celebrate; the day, he first dumps a sack of Everyone loves America Ferrera, Chris Pine -ii
n making a decision that could you should know will be revealed later, without sufficient facts. Even sure footed
have a serious effect on their LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Goats need to know where they 11 land iii
lives. Explain your intentions While you're to be admired for how you before leaping off a mountain path. L i,
and ask for their advice, handled recent workplace problems, be AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)careful not to react the same way to a new Appearances can be deceiving. You need
" " t Pll ! You might have to defend a situation until allthe facts are in. to do more investigating before invests- ;:
workplace decision you plan to SCORPIO (October 23 to November ing your time, let alone your money, in: i
make. Colleagues might back 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well something that might have some hidden
(March 21 to April 19) Your hen- you up on this, but it's the facts that will as the facts at hand when dealing with flaws. :
. ontinues to impress everyone who ultimately win the day for you. Good a troubling situation. Be patient. Take PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your
: reassurance about a project. But be luck things one step'at a time as you work recent stand on an issue could make you i
you don't lose patience wlth those LEO (July 23 toAugust 22) The Big Cat s throughit the focus of more attention than you
'are still not ready to act. co-workers might not be doing enough to SAGI Iq'ARIUS (November 22 to De-would like. But you li regain your pri :
t rRUS (April 20 to'May 20) Pushing help get that project finished. Your roars cember 21) Your curiosity leads you vacy, as well as more time with loved"
ot rs too hard to do things your way might stir things up, but gentle purrr-sua- to ask questions. However, the answers ones by week's end. i !
c(; d cause resentment and raise more sion will prove to be more effective, might not be what you hoped to hear. BORN THIS WEEK: You're a good
do( ts. Instead, take more time to explain VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)Don't reject them without checking friend and a trusted confidante. Yoti:
your methods will work. Someone you care for needs help wRh them out: would be a wonderful teacher or a
(;; PC!INI (May 21 to June 20) Be more a problem. Give it lovingly and without CAPRICORN (December 22 to Januaryspected member of the clergy.
c( siderate of those close to you before judging the situation. Whatever you feel 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem (c) 2007 King Features Syndicate. Inc. "~-
