"London: Black-and-white turned to gold as silent movie The Artist won seven BAFTA awards including best film at a ceremony in London on Sunday, raising expectations of a strong showing at the Academy Awards."
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Tuesday 14 February 2012
WEST BLOOM FIELD - Community Will Celebrate Life of Author Jeffrey Zaslow at His Funeral Today, Feb 14, 2012
"The West Bloomfield community and people nationwide are still grappling with the death on Friday of West Bloomfield resident and best-selling author Jeffrey Zaslow, 53, who died in an auto accident in northern Michigan.
The funeral for Zaslow is 1 p.m. Monday at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield.
According to the Antrim County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle lost control on M-32 and skidded into the path of a truck Friday morning; the car's driver was killed, a dispatcher confirmed. Zaslow had made an appearance at a Petoskey bookstore on Thursday"
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The funeral for Zaslow is 1 p.m. Monday at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield.
According to the Antrim County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle lost control on M-32 and skidded into the path of a truck Friday morning; the car's driver was killed, a dispatcher confirmed. Zaslow had made an appearance at a Petoskey bookstore on Thursday"
POPULAR CRITIC - Whitney Houston: Her Top 10 Songs That Inspired The World, Feb 14, 2012
"Whitney Houston dominated the pop charts and broke musical barriers during the 1980s and 1990s. Today’s reigning pop stars like Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Beyonce are still striving to accomplish what Houston achieved at the height of her career. Among her many firsts, Whitney Houston was the first person to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with seven consecutive singles.
According to Guinness World Records, Houston’s list of awards includes 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston was also one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. Here are some of her biggest hits. Please feel free to add your own Whitney Houston song that has touched your life."
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According to Guinness World Records, Houston’s list of awards includes 2 Emmy Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among a total of 415 career awards as of 2010. Houston was also one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. Here are some of her biggest hits. Please feel free to add your own Whitney Houston song that has touched your life."
ABC News - Whitney Houston Dies: Prescription Pill Bottles Found in Hotel Room, Feb 14, 2012
"Authorities are investigating what caused the death of legendary singer Whitney Houston, who captivated audiences with her powerful voice while battling drug use and a rocky marriage with Bobby Brown.
Meanwhile, her 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina was rushed to the hospital today to be "treated for stress and anxiety." She has been released. TMZ reported that Brown is on his way to Los Angeles to be with her. Saturday night, he remained on tour with New Edition and performed in Nashville, Tenn."
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Meanwhile, her 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina was rushed to the hospital today to be "treated for stress and anxiety." She has been released. TMZ reported that Brown is on his way to Los Angeles to be with her. Saturday night, he remained on tour with New Edition and performed in Nashville, Tenn."
CBC News - Canadian sports writing legend Frayne dies at 93, Feb 14, 2012
"Legendary Canadian sports writer Trent Frayne has died at the age of 93.
Frayne, who died in Toronto from complications stemming from pneumonia, had a career that spanned more than half a century. Many of his colleagues have hailed him as the greatest Canadian sports writer of his generation.
Fellow sports scribe Stephen Brunt, who worked with Frayne when he was at the Globe and Mail, called him a “terrific guy” and “wonderful colleague.”"
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Frayne, who died in Toronto from complications stemming from pneumonia, had a career that spanned more than half a century. Many of his colleagues have hailed him as the greatest Canadian sports writer of his generation.
Fellow sports scribe Stephen Brunt, who worked with Frayne when he was at the Globe and Mail, called him a “terrific guy” and “wonderful colleague.”"
LA TIMES - Jill Kinmont Boothe dies: Ski champ disabled in crash became role model, Feb 14, 2012
"Jill Kinmont Boothe was the national women's slalom champion and on the cover of Sports Illustrated when she set out to win a 1955 race that would help put her on the U.S. Olympic ski team. As she sped down a Utah mountain slope, she lost control on an icy bump, struck a spectator, crashed and tumbled into a tree
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