Boxer Jake LaMotta and his fiancee, Denise, arrive for the world premiere of the critically acclaimed boxing drama, "Ring Of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story," at the Beekman Theater in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. The movie will be shown on the USA Network. "Raging Bull" was based on LaMotta's career.
Actor and singer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs arrives for the world premiere of the boxing drama "Ring Of Fire: The Emille Griffith Story" at the Beekman Theater in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. The movie was directed by Dan Klores and Rob Berger.
Actors Fisher Stevens, left, and John Leguizamo, right, play around at the world premiere of "Ring Of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story" at the Beekman Theater in Manhattan on Wednesday, April, 13, 2005. The movie will be shown on the USA Network and was directed by Dan Klores and Rob Berger.
Directors Dan Klores, left, and Ron Berger, right, with boxer Emile Griffith, center, at the world premiere of "Ring Of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story" at the Beekman Theater in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 13, 2005.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani and wife Judy arrive for the world premiere of the boxing drama "Ring Of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story" at the Beekman Theater in Manhattan on Wednesday, April, 13, 2005.
Poetry Month
Actress Minnie Driver recites poetry at the Academy of American Poets' "Poetry & the Creative Mind" event at Alice Tully Hall in New York, Tuesday night, April 5, 2005. She was among the celebrities and cultural notables reciting poetry at a benefit to celebrate the 10th National Poetry Month.
Actor Liam Neeson recites at the Academy of American Poets' "Poetry & the Creative Mind" event at Alice Tully Hall in New York, Tuesday night, April 5, 2005. He and others, some waiting their turn behind him, were among the celebrities to recite poetry at a benefit to celebrate the 10th National Poetry Month.
Actors Sam Waterson and Meryl Streep go over notes backstage at the Academy of American Poets' "Poetry & the Creative Mind" event at Alice Tully Hall in New York, Tuesday night, April 5, 2005. They were among the celebrities reciting poetry at the Lincoln Center benefit.
Former "CBS Evening News" anchor Dan Rather reads Wallace Stevens' "The Death of a Soldier," at the Academy of American Poets' "Poetry & the Creative Mind" event at Alice Tully Hall in New York, Tuesday night, April 5, 2005.
'Play for Peace'
Singer-actress Mandy Moore speaks to reporters during a press conference in Tokyo Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Moore performed in a charity concert, "Play for Peace," sponsored by bag maker Coach Inc. in Tokyo April 9, 2005.
Japanese pop singer Mika Nakashima,left, singer-actress Mandy Moore,center, and hip hop artist Pharrell Williams pose for photographers as they announce a charity concert, "Play for Peace," sponsored by a bag maker Coach Inc., in Tokyo Wednesday, April 6, 2005.
Actress and singer Mandy Moore, second from left, and members of popular hip hop group N.E.R.D. pose for photographers as they announce a charity concert," Play for Peace" sponsored by a bag maker Coach Inc. in Tokyo Wednesday, April 6, 2005. They performed in Tokyo on April 9. From left are Pharrell Williams, Moore, Chad Hugo and Shey.
At The Racetrac k
Actor Frankie Muniz, left, is sprayed with champagne by Rhys Millen after the Pro-Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif. Muniz won the race for the celebrities and Millen won the race for professionals.
Rock performer Meat Loaf jokes around with volleyball player Misty May prior to the Pro-Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif.
Actor Frankie Muniz straps himself into his car prior to the start of the Pro-Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Saturday, April 9, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif. Muniz won the race for the celebrities.
Co-team owner and actor Paul Newman, left, poses with French driver Sebastien Bourdais of Temple Terrace, Fla. after he won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday, April 10, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif.
Drinking In The Applause
Actor and director Rick Schroder accepts the award for best video director at the CMT Music Awards Monday, April 11, 2005, in Nashville, Tenn. Schroder won for the video of the song "WhiskeyLullaby."
Ringside Seats
Academy Award winner Hillary Swank, right, laughs and her husband Chad Lowe applauds as they watch Maureen Shea fight in a Golden Gloves tournament Friday, April 8, 2005, in New York. Shea, 24, was a sparring partner for Swank as she prepared for her Oscar-winning role in "Million Dollar Baby." Shea lost to Ronica Jeffrey in a four-round bout.
Academy Award winner Hilary Swank, foreground, and husband Chad Lowe stand and applaud as they watch Maureen Shea fight in a Golden Gloves tournament Friday, April 8, 2005, in New York.
Academy Award winner Hilary Swank, right, and her husband, actor Chad Lowe, center, visit Maureen Shea in the locker room after she lost her fight in the Golden Gloves tournament Friday, April 8, 2005, in New York. Shea, 24, was a sparring partner for Swank as she prepared for her Oscar-winning role in "Million Dollar Baby."