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Many Hollywood celebrities rally behind Obama
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Many Hollywood heavyweights who had supported Hillary Clinton are rallying behind Barack Obama, pledging money and star power to his U.S. presidential bid before a big fundraiser next week.
People:George Lopez Hillary Clinton David Geffen Ann Richards Barack Obama Oprah Winfrey Activities:US Election 2008
2008-06-19
Now in production: Senate majority
Powerful Hollywood women may be despondent over Hillary Rodham Clinton's departure from this year's presidential race, but they're not ready to throw in the towel — not by a long shot. Indeed, Clinton and Barack Obama supporters in Hollywood are joining forces for a show of superstar talent that could change the fortunes of Democratic candidates in down-ballot races across the country.
People:Chris Matthews Tim Russert Joe Scarborough Al Franken Campbell Brown Eugene Jarecki Activities:110th Congress
2008-06-18
Family, friends gather to mourn director Pollack
LOS ANGELES - Friends, family and show business colleagues gathered to remember late Oscar-winning director, producer and actor Sydney Pollack at a private memorial service, according to a person with knowledge of the service.
Nations:U.S. People:Sydney Pollack Barbra Streisand Sean Penn Jane Fonda Meryl Streep Paul Newman
2008-06-15
Sydney Pollack dies in Los Angeles
Hollywood filmmaker Sydney Pollack, who won a pair of Academy Awards for the epic romance "Out of Africa" and earned praise for acting stints in films including "Tootsie" and "Michael Clayton," died on Monday after a battle with cancer, his spokeswoman said. He was 73.
People:Sydney Pollack Dustin Hoffman Sidney Poitier Patrick Dempsey Barbra Streisand Sean Penn
2008-05-27
Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack dead at 73
Sydney Pollack, the prolific US director, producer and actor who helmed the Oscar-winning romance "Out of Africa" and the cross-dressing comedy "Tootsie," has died of cancer. He was 73.
People:Sydney Pollack Dustin Hoffman Robert Altman Barbra Streisand Jane Fonda Meryl Streep
2008-05-27
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