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[Archive 2010-02-03] Actor Justin Mentell dies in road accident at age 27

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-02-03. Actor Justin Mentell, known for his role in US television drama Boston Legal, has died as the result of a road traffic accide

[Archive 2009-11-08] Actor Ryan Thomas involved in car crash in Manchester, England

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-11-08. British actor Ryan Thomas has become involved in a vehicle collision in Manchester, England. The actor, who is aged 25 and pl

[Archive 2005-12-27] Actor Vincent Schiavelli dies in Sicily at age 57

Historical Wikinews report from 2005-12-27. The well-known character actor, Vincent Schiavelli has died at his home in Polizzi Generosa, Sicily. He was 57. Schiavelli ap

[Archive 2016-12-29] Actress and singer Debbie Reynolds dies, one day after daughter's death

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-12-29. Acclaimed actor and singer Debbie Reynolds died at the age of 84 yesterday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Californi

[Archive 2016-12-27] Actress and writer Carrie Fisher dies at 60

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-12-27. Carrie Fisher, US actress and writer for page and screen, died this morning in a Los Angeles, California hospital after treat

[Archive 2017-02-15] Adele and David Bowie each win five Grammys

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-02-15. On Sunday, British singer Adele won five Grammy Awards at the 59th Grammy Awards event in Los Angeles. David Bowie posthumous

[Archive 2009-05-15] After uncertain day of Eurovision rehearsals, EBU will place sanctions on Spain and RTVE

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-05-15. After a tense day of rehearsals, in which Spanish national broadcaster RTVE said publicly that the European Broadcasting Unio

[Archive 2007-09-15] Aircraft crashes during mock dogfight at Shoreham Airshow, United Kingdom

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-09-15. An aircraft dating back to the Second World War has crashed at Shoreham Airshow in West Sussex, United Kingdom whilst partici

[Archive 2016-01-14] Alan Rickman dies at 69 due to cancer

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-01-14. Today, the family of English actor Alan Rickman announced his death at the age of 69 in London from cancer. As per the family

[Archive 2007-10-08] Alex Necochea and Bryn Bennett: the 'Guitar Heroes' of Bang Camaro

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-10-08. When a fan connects with a band, it's often during moments like a drive down a highway at night reflecting on some aspect of

[Archive 2010-01-30] Alex Reid wins UK's Celebrity Big Brother 2010

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-01-30. Mixed martial arts fighter Alex Reid, nicknamed "The Reidenator", has been voted the winner of UK Celebrity Big Brother 2010.

[Archive 2007-11-02] Alice Cooper says reality show 'The Osbournes' ruined Ozzy Osbourne's career

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-11-02. Solo American hard shock rock artist Alice Cooper has commented that The Osbournes, a reality TV show starring heavy metal vo

[Archive 2007-09-10] Altercation erupts between rock musicians at MTV Music Video Awards

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-09-10. Rock musicians Kid Rock and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee were involved in a minor altercation at the 2007 MTV Music Video Aw

[Archive 2012-02-12] Amartya Sen among the scholars for US National Humanities Medal

Historical Wikinews report from 2012-02-12. Indian economist Amartya Sen is among nine scholars to receive the US National Humanities Medal tomorrow. No other Indians ha

[Archive 2006-03-02] Amateur sex video stirs controversy on Internet

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-03-02. An amateur sex video allegedly filmed in Singapore using a mobile phone has become an Internet phenomenon. Various blogs are

[Archive 2008-08-09] American actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-08-09. Comedic actor Bernie Mac has died today at the age of 50. According to his publicist, Danica Smith, Mac had been suffering fr

[Archive 2008-07-29] American actor and star of 'Frasier' returns to hospital

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-07-29. American actor Kelsey Grammer has checked into a hospital in New York after feeling faint. It is the second time the actor ha

[Archive 2009-12-26] American actor Charlie Sheen arrested

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-12-26. American actor Charlie Sheen was arrested Friday on domestic-violence related assault charges. The 44-year-old was charged wi

[Archive 2008-08-04] American actor Morgan Freeman in serious condition after car accident

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-08-04. American Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is in reported to be in serious condition but good spirits in a Tennessee hospita

[Archive 2009-09-15] American actor Patrick Swayze dies at age 57

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-09-15. Singer, songwriter and actor Patrick Swayze died on Monday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. Swayz

[Archive 2009-04-25] American actress Bea Arthur dies at age 86

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-04-25. Beatrice Arthur, an American actress, died at the age of 86 on Saturday morning at her home in Los Angeles, California, accor

[Archive 2009-12-20] American actress Brittany Murphy dies at age 32

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-12-20. American actress Brittany Murphy has died at the age of 32 in Los Angeles, California, US, according to reports. She had been

[Archive 2008-07-22] American actress Estelle Getty dead at age 84

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-07-22. Emmy Award winning American actress Estelle Getty has died at the age of 84. Getty had been previously diagnosed with dementi

[Archive 2010-02-18] American bandleader Kevin Eubanks to leave 'Tonight Show'

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-02-18. Kevin Eubanks, the veteran bandleader to American late-night television personality Jay Leno, confirmed reports on Wednesday

[Archive 2009-02-11] American baseball star Rodriguez admits to using performance enhancing drugs

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-02-11. American Major League Baseball third baseman Alex Rodriguez, a star player for the New York Yankees, admitted in an interview

[Archive 2009-05-06] American comedic actor Dom DeLuise dies at age 75

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-05-06. American actor Dom DeLuise has died, according to reports from his family. DeLuise had been battling cancer previously. Born

[Archive 2009-08-29] American disc jockey "DJ AM" dies at 36 of suspected drug overdose

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-29. The American celebrity disc jockey Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein has been found dead in his apartment in Manhattan, New York. The ca

[Archive 2009-08-06] American film director John Hughes dies at age 59

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-06. American film director John Hughes, noted for such movies as Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, died Thu

[Archive 2007-12-05] American poker player Chip Reese dies at age 56

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-12-05. David Edward "Chip" Reese, an American professional poker player, died on December 4, 2007, at the age of 56. Reese died in h

[Archive 2008-11-01] American prize-winning author Studs Terkel dead at 96

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-11-01. Studs Terkel, an American historian, radio talk show host and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has died at the age of 96. His s

[Archive 2010-03-26] American singer Johnny Maestro dies at 70

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-03-26. American singer Johnny Maestro died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Maestro was best known for his 19

[Archive 2011-07-13] American television producer Sherwood Schwartz dies aged 94

Historical Wikinews report from 2011-07-13. Television producer and creator of shows The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island Sherwood Schwartz has died at the age of 94. H

[Archive 2009-06-24] American TV personality and "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon dies at 86

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-06-24. Ed McMahon, the long time announcer of The Tonight Show, has died age 86. McMahon, who joined The Tonight Show in 1962, died

[Archive 2007-10-07] An interview with gossip columnist Michael Musto on the art of celebrity journalism

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-10-07. There are two things one can expect on a trip to see Michael Musto at the offices of the Village Voice: a 20-minute round-tri

[Archive 2010-01-14] An interview with Paul Campbell, founder of Amazing Radio UK

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-01-14. Digital radio listeners in the UK may have noticed a new station on their list over the last few months with the beta launch

[Archive 2007-11-26] Andrea Muizelaar on fashion, anorexia, and life after 'Top Model'

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-11-26. In the 18 months since Andrea Muizelaar was crowned winner of the reality TV series Canada's Next Top Model, her life has bee

[Archive 2007-02-08] Anna Nicole Smith dies

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-02-08. Anna Nicole Smith, who was born as Vickie Lynn Hogan, was found unconscious in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hol

[Archive 2007-02-08] Annie Awards for animation Sunday; Wikinews will be there

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-02-08. This Sunday, the International Animated Film Association (Association International du Film d'Animation) or ASIFA will hand o

[Archive 2007-07-17] Anthrocon 2007 draws thousands to Pittsburgh for furry weekend

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-17. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Local caterers get ready for big business, as almost three thousand fans converge on the David L.

[Archive 2007-11-11] Antje Duvekot on life as a folk singer, her family and her music

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-11-11. Boston-based singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot has made a name for herself in the folk music world with powerful ballads of hea