If you still consider this year to be the most successful for Betty White, Golden Girl, you’ll have to be patient enough and to wait till next 2011 year. It has become known to the press that Betty White, who appeared on TV as a host of Saturday Night Live, was called an Outstanding Guest [...]
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Anna Kelner: How the Subway to the Sea Could Change Los Angeles’ Culture
July 22nd, 2009 |
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A subway could not only cleanse Los Angeles’ polluted air and clear its congested roads, but could also radically change the way Angelinos relate to one another.
LA to foot Jackson memorial bill
July 14th, 2009 |
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The city of Los Angeles will pay the costs of policing Michael Jackson’s memorial concert, its mayor has said.
"This is a world-class city and we provide fire and police protection," said Antonio Villaraigosa.
City council officials have suggested Jackson’s family and promoter AEG Live should pay some of the $1.4m (£860,000) needed for police and traffic control.
But Mr Villaraigosa said that "the idea we would charge the family for a funeral is nonsensical".
The mayor was on holiday in South Africa a week ago when more than 17,000 fans flocked to downtown Los Angeles to watch the public memorial.
In his absence a website was set up encouraging public donations to help cover the costs of last Tuesday’s event at the Staples Center.
‘Hard decisions’
Meanwhile, AEG Live’s chief executive has revealed he wants to stage a one-off London tribute concert featuring the Jacksons and other artists.
Speaking to 6 Music, Randy Phillips said "hard decisions" would need to made if the event was to take place on what would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday.
"What we’re thinking about is one massive tribute that’s broadcast around the globe," he said.
However, he played down reports that a concert was already in the works featuring such artists as Leona Lewis and Justin Timberlake.
Mr Phillips also rejected calls for AEG to reimburse LA authorities for the costs incurred by last week’s memorial.
"I think the city should cover these costs," he said. "[When] someone of this fame dies, do you not give them a proper funeral"</p
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: Los Angeles Will Pay For Costs Associated With Michael Jackson Memorial
July 14th, 2009 |
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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is speaking out against the cash-strapped city’s previous requests for donations to offset costs associated with Michael Jackson’s public funeral.
Villaraigosa says reaching out to Michael Jackson fans, AEG concert promoters, and The Jackson family to pay for security at last week’s memorial is ridiculous.
A city councilwoman who was filling [...]
LA Vows to be Coal-Free by 2020: Can It Be Done?
July 11th, 2009 |
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Yesterday, Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced his intention to make the city entirely coal-free by 2020, and turn to clean and renewable energy instead. Inspiring? Yes. Possible? Maybe not so much.