Jfk Jr. And His New Wife Just Wanna Be Left Alone
Like Greta Garbo, the Kennedys would just like to be left alone.
That continued to be clear recently when John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy tried to get away for a private meal.
The two were spotted by paparazzi, who immediately trailed them to a restaurant in the TriBeCa section of Manhattan. Kennedy left their leashed dog outside.
But you know how dogs are. The mutt began whimpering, and pretty soon one of the photogs began to pet it.
Which miffed Kennedy to no end. He rushed out of the restaurant, so the report goes, and snarled, “If you guys are going to be inhumane to my wife, you shouldn’t pet my dog.”
Loose talk
A Simpsonville, Ky., parent to actor Woody Harrelson as he prepared to address the students at Simpsonville Elementary (as reported by the Associated Press): “You’re just not a good role model for our children. Look at the movies you make.”
But she doesn’t plan to party in any Majors way
Farrah Fawcett turns 50 today.
In the movie version he’s played by Adam Sandler
Crooner Vic Damone, 68, has been awarded his high school diploma. He dropped out of school 52 years ago. “I read a lot and tried to get a worldly education on my own but I never felt I was qualified to speak,” he said. “Without a diploma you feel like a dummy.”
They spend more than that on lunch at Planet Hollywood
According to one report, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are considered misers. In the Manhattan apartment building where they live in a penthouse triplex, the standard Christmas offering to hired help is $50 apiece. The move stars wrote out checks that ranged from $15 to $25. Said checks were promptly returned.
It’s dark days for the Helfgott family
The film “Shine” is said to represent the emotionally trying and, eventually, fulfilling life of Australian pianist David Helfgott. Now comes word from Helfgott’s family: The film is a lie. According to Helfgott’s sister, Margaret Helfgott, their mother, 76-year-old Rae Helfgott, hates it. “Instead of the film being a source of joy and pride, it has become a nightmare.” Their main gripe is a scene in which Helfgott’s late father, Peter, beats the young boy. They claim it never occurred.
He plays Texas tunes as if they were Beethoven’s 9th
On April 6, when the $110 million Texas Motor Speedway debuts, all of Forth Worth will be out to celebrate. And as for the talent that will be on hand to help out, who should we expect? Garth Brooks? Alan Jackson? Reba McEntire? Michael Jackson? No, no, no and no. How about classical pianist Van Cliburn? “He is certainly one of our most distinguished citizens,” said Fort Worth Mayor Kenneth Barr, “and we’re glad he makes Fort Worth his home.”
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