Rare George Harrison mementos stolen
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Rare photographs of George Harrison and song lyrics from the late ex-Beatle were stolen from his sister in Little Rock, Ark., it was reported Tuesday.
The one-of-a-kind mementos were taken Sunday from Lou Harrison's car while parked outside the Clinton Presidential Library, KTHV-TV, Little Rock, Ark., said.
"There's not enough things to leave for my grandchildren. So I thought maybe if I could house them at the Clinton Library, where they could be on display, that all the Beatle people could enjoy seeing them," Harrison told KTHV.
Harrison, who had driven to Little Rock from her southern Illinois home, had taken most of the items inside when she returned to her car to find the glass shattered and a briefcase containing other collectibles missing.
"Well, (the memorabilia is) precious to me obviously because I don't have my brother in person any more," Harrison said in asking Beatles fans to watch for the stolen items on the Internet.
A library spokesman called the crime a random theft.
Country's CMA Awards move to New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Country Music Association officials are set to move the group's annual awards show to New York, marking the event's first time outside of Nashville.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and CMA executives announced Tuesday at New York City Hall the relocation in 2005 of the industry's oldest awards show to Madison Square Garden, said a CMA release.
CMA also is planning a week of promotional activities to be known as "Country Takes New York City" in conjunction with the awards.
"Our goal is to be present in every corner, every club, everywhere you turn. New York City moves on the muscle and heart of its people and the themes and issues that dominate this format -- the struggles people face and overcome everyday -- are the backbone of what we are and what we do. New York City is not lacking country spirit," said Kix Brooks, CMA Board president and half of popular country duo Brooks & Dunn.
Renee Zellweger taking a break from films
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Actress Renee Zellweger, who recently finished filming the "Bridget Jones' Diary" sequel, plans to take a year off to relax with her friends.
Zellweger said in this week's Time magazine that her $11 million salary did not prevent the 35-year-old actress from wanting a normal life.
"The work is all-encompassing and there are so many things that you are not allowed in your life, because of it. Conventional friendships, unconditional friendships. I'd like to have coffee every day with my friends. I envy my friends who have that. So I'm stopping, I'm not really considering anything until this time next year," Zellweger said.
Zellweger reprised her role as Jones in "The Edge of Reason."
Richard Dreyfuss leaving film business
LONDON, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Richard Dreyfuss, currently rehearsing in London for a stage role, reportedly is leaving the film business to concentrate on his theater career.
"I want to do something else. I'll only live once and I'm 10 years out of the hospital or retirement home. I'm not seeking to do any more movies, and they're not seeking me. I'm quite happy with that situation," said the 56-year-old actor, World Entertainment News Network reported Tuesday.
"I love theatre. There's a point at which you can walk across the stage and feel the audience. When you make them laugh, you go to heaven. It's a gift," Dreyfuss said.
Dreyfuss is set to star in the West End production of "The Producers" with comedian Lee Evans.
The Oscar-winning actor has starred in 40 films, including "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind," "Mr. Holland's Opus" and "The Goodbye Girl," for which he won an Academy Award in 1978.
