BUZZ.Byline: -- Staff and Wire Services THINKING OF WAYLON: Kris Kristofferson and his late friend, Waylon Jennings Waylon Arnold Jennings (June 15 1937 – February 13 2002) was a respected and influential American country music singer and musician. A self-taught guitar player, he rose to prominence as a bass player for Buddy Holly following the break-up of The Crickets. , have been inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. ``I guess it's an honor,'' said Kristofferson, 70, in a telephone interview before putting his hands in wet cement Thursday at the sidewalk gallery on Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard is a street in the western part of Los Angeles County, California, that stretches from Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway at the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades. . ``I wish Waylon were here to enjoy it, or hate it,'' said Kristofferson, 70. ``I guess if you hang around long enough, they give you these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. .'' Kristofferson's lengthy songwriting career includes the hit songs ``Me and Bobby McGee'' and ``Help Me Make it Through the Night.'' Standing in for Jennings was his widow, Jessi Colter Jessi Colter (born May 25, 1943) is perhaps best known as the wife of fellow musical "Outlaw" Waylon Jennings. However, for a brief period of time in the 1970s, she was one of Country Music's best-selling artists in her own right, acclaimed for her million-selling 1975 . Kristofferson described Jennings as an ``angry, funny, burning creative spirit.'' Jennings' hits included ``I'm a Ramblin' Man'' and ``Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys,'' which he recorded with Willie Nelson. Jennings died in 2002. PAVAROTTI CANCER SCARE: Tenor Luciano Pavarotti Noun 1. Luciano Pavarotti - Italian tenor (born in 1935) Pavarotti underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer pancreatic cancer Malignant tumour of the pancreas. Risk factors include smoking, a diet high in fat, exposure to certain industrial products, and diseases such as diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. Pancreatic cancer is more common in men. and is ``recovering well,'' his manager said Friday. The 70-year-old singer was preparing to leave New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of last week to resume his farewell world concert tour in Britain when doctors discovered a malignant pancreatic mass, Terri Robson said from her London office. ``Fortunately, the mass was able to be completely removed at surgery,'' she said in a statement. ``Mr. Pavarotti is recovering well, and his physicians are encouraged by the physical and emotional resilience of their patient.'' She said he remained hospitalized Friday. ON THE WRITE PATH: Robert Downey Jr., whose own life story at times has been gripping, intends to write his memoirs. The 41-year-old actor has signed a deal with HarperEntertainment, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, the company announced Thursday. The book is set to be released in 2008. A representative of the publisher, who did not disclose the terms of pact, promised a ``candid look at the highs and lows of his life and career.'' The troubled thespian ``has an intelligence which shines through all his performances, revealing his intellect as well as his acting abilities,'' said Marjorie Braman, an executive with the publishing company. ``His dramatic personal life, often at odds with his career, adds a layer of complexity to who he is.'' Downey suffered from recurring drug and alcohol problems in the 1990s, prison time, court-ordered rehab and probation that ended in 2002. A BABY TO CROWE ABOUT: Danielle Spencer
``Mother, father and baby are doing extremely well,'' he said. It is the second child for the celebrity couple and a brother for 2-year-old Charlie. Crowe -- who won an Oscar for his role in the 2000 film ``Gladiator'' -- married Spencer in a star-studded Australian wedding in 2003. The 42-year-old actor had said he planned to be in the delivery room with a video camera when the baby was born. IT COULD BE YOUR DOG'S DAY: Talented and adorable a·dor·a·ble adj. 1. Delightful, lovable, and charming: an adorable set of twins. 2. Worthy of adoration. canines and their family and friends are invited to try out for ``Best in House,'' a new TV series where 10 pet/human teams participate in a two-week challenge at an undisclosed location to win the title of Best in House. The winner of the show will become the spokes-animal for a national pet product -- and their humans will win cash. Teams must consist of couples -- either siblings, spouses or friends. Humans and their dogs try out by showing off their best tricks and costumes. All breeds and skill levels may apply. Human participants must be 18 and over. Free walk-in auditions take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Canine Cabana, 1701 S. La Brea La Brea (lə brā`ə), area, S Calif., formerly in Rancho La Brea. The La Brea asphalt pits, which yielded prehistoric animal and plant remains, are in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. Ave., Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . (888) 364-7257. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Kris Kristofferson) (2) no caption (Luciano Pavarotti) (3) no caption (Robert Downey Jr.) (4) no caption (Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe) |
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