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Ozzy Osbourne Puts Daily Star Debacle Behind Him
Ozzy Osbourne has accepted undisclosed libel damages and an apology over a newspaper claim that he was ill at the Brit Awards.
The 59-year-old rocker sued over a story in the Daily Star that alleged he had toppled over twice just before the televised ceremony and that he was moved around the awards in an electric buggy.
Osbourne's lawyer, John Kelly, told a court in London on Thursday that none of the allegations were put to Osbourne or his representatives before they were published.
Express Newspapers' lawyer Kate Wilson said the publisher now accepts that the allegations were untrue.
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Madonna Returns To Her Michigan Roots At Film Festival
But don't bother trying to order them by phone or online. They'll be available only at the State Theatre in downtown Traverse City, where the pop megastar will show her newly released film, "I Am Because We Are," on Aug. 2.
Festival founder Michael Moore announced recently that Madonna would personally introduce the documentary, which describes the plight of impoverished people in the African nation of Malawi.
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Madonna and Moore are friends and Michigan natives.
The theater seats about 540 people. Tickets cost $25 each. Moore said Wednesday that all the money from the ticket sale will go to Madonna's Raising Malawi Foundation.
Kelsey Grammer Released From The Hospital
Grammer was resting comfortably, spokesman Stan Rosenfield said. The star of "Cheers," "Frasier" and the recently canceled Fox sitcom "Back to You" lives in Kona on Hawaii's Big Island.
Grammer, 53, offered his thanks to those who called and wrote expressing concern, Rosenfield said in a statement.
On May 31, Grammer was paddle-boarding with his wife, Camille, when he experienced symptoms and was taken to an area hospital in Kona. It was determined he had suffered a heart attack that Rosenfield described as "mild."
The spokesman said he was unaware of any history of heart trouble for Grammer.
Archuleta Puts Utah Solo Gig On Hold
Archuleta's father, Jeff, was organizing an appearance at the E-Center for Friday night. But officials associated with the "American Idol" concert tour won't allow it. Dean Kaelin, Archuleta's voice coach, on Wednesday said he talked with Jeff Archuleta who told him he had permission but concert tour officials later said a solo event would dilute interest in the "Idol" tour.
Archuleta is under contract with the summer "Idol" tour. The 17-year-old Murray boy was runner-up in the latest show.
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Jeff Archuleta says the event was intended to be a thank-you for David's fans. Most money was supposed to go to charity.
The "Idol" tour will stop at the E-Center on July 14 and 15.
Rascal Flatts To Appear In "Hannah Montana" Movie
A spokeswoman for the trio's Lyric Street Records made the announcement Wednesday. No additional details were immediately available.
"Hannah Montana: The Movie," starring Miley Cyrus and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, is currently filming in the pair's home state of Tennessee. The film is scheduled for release in theaters in 2009.
Rascal Flatts - Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney - are one of country's top acts with hits including "Take Me There," "What Hurts the Most," and "Bless the Broken Road."
Dennis Farina Charged In LA Airport Gun Incident
"Law & Order" actor Dennis Farina has been charged with illegally having a gun in his luggage at Los Angeles International Airport.
The city attorney's office on Wednesday charged the actor with three misdemeanor counts involving possession of a concealed and loaded weapon. The charges carry a combined maximum sentence of 2½ years in jail and $3,000 in fines.
Farina was arrested three weeks ago when a .22-caliber handgun was found in his carry-on luggage at the airport. Farina publicly apologized and told police he forgot the weapon was there.
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County prosecutors declined to charge Farina with felonies and referred the case to city prosecutors.