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Buzz News Roundup, 6/10
- After just one episode, Nurse Jackie has been renewed for a second season. — TV.com
- Rosie O'Donnell may star in a Broadway revival of the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical Babes in Arms. — Variety
- David Letterman beat Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show for the first time on Tuesday.
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Guess which chef was in Cape Town with Nelson Mandela yesterday?
Front Page: Nelson Mandela Turns 90, EU to Give Billion to Africa, Arrests in Plot Against Bush
- Nelson Mandela Turns 90: Marking his 90th birthday today, Nelson Mandela celebrated by urging generosity:"there are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty." He said he was tickled people wanted to celebrate the birthday "of a retired old man who no longer has power or influence".
- EU to Give Billion to Africa: The EU has a plan to give $1 billion euros of unspent EU farm subsidies in aid to African farmers. The money was allocated to EU agriculture, but hasn't been spent — sending the cash to Africa could help fix food shortages and soaring prices.
Front Page: A Perfect Rescue Operation, Mandela Not a Terrorist, Jobs and Airlines in Trouble
- A Perfect Rescue Operation: French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages freed from FARC rebels in a daring rescue mission has called her release after more than 6 years, a "miracle." She says, "there is no historical precedent for such a perfect operation." The mission was accomplished without a shot fired after the Colombian military penetrated the highest level of FARC and tricked them into handing over the hostages.
Which 46664 Concert Performance Was Your Favourite?
Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations in London have included a lavish banquet and a star-filled photo shoot, and the party atmosphere came to a rousing crescendo at the 46664 Concert in Hyde Park on Friday night, with the great man telling the crowd "Our work is for freedom for all... It is in your hands now". Razorlight, the Sugababes, Simple Minds, Jamelia, Andrea Corr and Queen all took to the stage, and Geri Halliwell and Kate Middleton were amongst the famous faces who joined the audience.
Will Smith Supports Barack Obama, AKA His Next Movie Role
Will Smith says that Barack Obama is only the second political figure he has ever thrown his support behind — the first being Nelson Mandela (Will just helped celebrate Mandela's 90th birthday). BBC got the details about the actor's endorsement, while Will was in London promoting his new film this week.
On why he supports Obama: "I travel around the world a lot, and I was kind of used to people being happy when the Americans showed up.
Nelson Mandela Celebrates with 46,664 of His Best Friends
London's Hyde Park turned into a party scene this afternoon as Nelson Mandela kept on celebrating his ninetieth birthday with a star-studded concert. Will and Jada were up and at 'em after last night's Elton John party to get on stage, while Geri Halliwell and Prince William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, surveyed the scene. Amy Winehouse, who was looking unusually tan, managed to take the stage despite her recent health problems.
Buzz News Roundup, 6/27
- Chris Noth is leaving Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Jeff Goldblum is joining the show in his place, writes Variety.
- Bob Saget is the newest target of a Comedy Central roast, reports Broadcasting & Cable.
- Musicians and fans gathered in London to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, the AP writes.
- Showtime is producing a Dexter-ish drama called Hilary Jones about a female Los Angeles cop who works as a prostitute on the weekends, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
- According to ComingSoon, Marcia Cross's first feature film role since joining Desperate Housewives will be in an indie comedy titled Peck.
- Bravo's Real Housewives series is heading to Atlanta; details are at The Futon Critic.
- James Gandolfini's wardrobe from The Sopranos raised almost $188,000 at a charity auction benefiting soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Associated Press reports.
- Variety has the news that the excellent Korean horror-thriller The Host will be getting a sequel.
Megastars Gear Up For Nelson's Concert
London is teaming with megastars at the moment, as several celebrities are here to help mark Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. Leona Lewis (do you love or hate her green eyeshadow?), Will Smith, the Sugababes and Annie Lennox were amongst those who gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel yesterday for a photo shoot, which created the most amazing school photo style picture I've ever seen! Even more stars attended the lavish banquet on Wednesday night, and we can expect yet more big names at the 46664 concert in Hyde Park tonight.
Stars Celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday
Stars from both sides of the Atlantic joined Nelson Mandela in Hyde Park yesterday to celebrate his 90th birthday. Gordon Ramsay prepared the banquet for the 500 guests, which included those due to perform at tomorrow's concert, with Leona Lewis, Annie Lennox and the Sugababes all stunning in bright colours. Although Amy Winehouse wasn't there her spokesman has said "it seems likely" she will perform on the night.
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