BARRYMORE WILL BE BELLE OF THE BALL AT `CINDERELLA' FETE.Byline: Marilyn Beck & Stacy Jenel Smith It will be fairy-tale-come-true time for Drew Barrymore when she unveils her ``Cinderella'' film in September. The actress reveals plans have been set to premiere her cinematic retelling re·tell·ing n. A new account or an adaptation of a story: a retelling of a Roman myth. of the classic story in Florence, Italy, as part of that country's Biennale The name Biennale is Italian and means "every other year", describing an event that happens every 2 years. One of the most important Biennales is an art exhibition that takes place for three months in Venice — the Venice Biennale — but there are numerous others: ``All girls want to be princesses,'' she notes with a laugh. Barrymore anticipates that her boyfriend of two years, actor Luke Wilson, will be by her side at the gala ``if he's not working.'' As far as making wedding plans, she says, ``I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. . I just want to be with somebody and be happy, whether it's married or living together. It can be traditional or conventional or unconventional.'' By the time ``Cinderella'' opens, Drew expects to be finished with her ``Never Been Kissed'' movie, which rolls in June. A comedy she's producing through her Flower Films company, ``Kissed'' has her playing a newspaper writer who goes undercover as a high school student. Drew makes it clear her ``Cinderella'' is stronger and more heroic than other versions of the character have been. ``This film has such a positive message for young women, because it touches on the fact that it's not looks that win, it's the pure heart. It's also about a woman who doesn't wait to be rescued. She really goes out there and crusades for the people she loves,'' she says. ``She definitely has a positive effect. She certainly did with me.'' Man on the move Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan) is an Irish-American step dancer from the south side of Chicago. His parents were from County Mayo and County Carlow. As a child, he moved to Chicago - the city which he considers his home town. , who was a Golden Gloves
The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for amateur boxing in the United States. boxing champ in Chicago before turning his full attention to terpsichorean training, has been offered $35 million to box in six fights by British boxing promoter Barry Hearns. ``If I could just find the time ...'' he says, laughing. Flatley's just flown to South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. to continue his world tour in Johannesburg, Capetown and Sun City - all sold-out dates - before returning to Ireland for another string of performances. He's now set to wrap up the tour July 25 with a giant outdoor performance in London's Hyde Park Hyde Park, park, London, England Hyde Park, 615 acres (249 hectares) in Westminster borough, London, England. Once the manor of Hyde, a part of the old Westminster Abbey property, it became a deer park under Henry VIII. that'll be telecast internationally on pay-per-view (no U.S. outlet set yet). Meanwhile, Flatley's just bought a new house in London's trendy Maidavale area next to St. John's Wood. Barbra Streisand Noun 1. Barbra Streisand - United States singer and actress (born in 1942) Barbra Joan Streisand, Streisand was also interested in buying the elegant residence, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Flatley, but he beat her to it. On the personal side Minnie Driver tells Barbara Walters Barbara Jill Walters[1] (born September 25, 1929[2]) is an American journalist, writer and media personality who has been a regular fixture on morning television shows (Today and The View), an evening news magazine (20/20 that she's finally gotten over her hurt from the very public breakup of her romance with Matt Damon and that now she wishes him ``the best. I really do ... I don't think people really maybe think that, but I do.'' The ``Good Will Hunting'' leading lady, one of the talents highlighted on Barbara's Wednesday night ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. special, ``6 to Watch,'' also tells Barbara that she's really happy now. Not only that, she would be happy to do another film with Damon ``if the project was right.'' From the inside looking out The ``Without a Word'' movie that Patrick Swayze will be making in September with his wife Lisa Niemi Lisa Anne Haapaniemi (born May 26 1956) is an American actress and dancer. Niemi was born in Houston, Texas to her Finnish-American parents Edmond Melvin Haapaniemi and Edna Karin Hyttinen. She has been married to Patrick Swayze since June 12 1975. proves that sometimes perseverance does indeed pay off. This is the project that is based on a play the couple wrote with Nicholas Gunn. The story is inspired by their early days as young dancers with the Joffrey Ballet. The Swayzes have been trying to get the film off the ground for well over a decade, and as the years went by, Patrick's career peaked, then sagged. And as both he and Lisa grew further from their prime years as dancers, it seemed ``Word'' would never make it to screen. That even seemed more certain when the actor broke both legs in a horseback-riding accident last year. But miracles do happen. And not only will they both be dancing before the ``Without a Word'' cameras, Lisa will make her feature directorial debut with the project. Our town TriStar Pictures and Centropolis Entertainment are hosting a special screening of ``Godzilla'' Wednesday night at L.A.'s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Tickets are $80 per person, but it's for a good cause. The event is benefiting the Children of M.O.V.E. (Mobility Opportunities Via Education), and the money will be used for equipment, physical therapy services and specially trained assistants for physically and mentally handicapped youngsters. With reports by Stephanie DuBois. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos Photo: (1) Drew Barrymore Stronger heroine (2) Michael Flatley Fighting chance (3) Minnie Driver Bitter no longer |
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