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Majestic
Mary J. Blige
will perform
during halftime
at the Detroit
Lions' Thanks
giving Day
game against
the Green Bay
Packers. (AP
photo)
Blige to Perform
for Halftime Show
(A P)— SingerMary J. Blige will perform during halftime
at the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game against the
Green Bay Packers.
The game - and the sixth-annual halftime show - will be
broadcast from Detroit on the Fox network. Celebrity
newlyweds Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey are slated to
make cameo appearances from Los Angeles, organizers
said.
Blige, known for her unique blend of soul and hip-hop
styles, is expected to perform one of her classic hits as well
as songs from her latest album.
Aaliyah’s Pilot Had Cocaine in System
Airplane crash
that killed singer
investigated
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(AP)— Jennifer Lopez has a new project:
lingerie.
"Jennifer’s femininity and signa
ture style have made her a fashion
icon and we are confident that JLO
Lingerie will bring some new
excitem ent to intimate ap
parel," said Joe Gromek. presi
dent and chief executive of
ficer of The Wamaco Group.
Jennifer Lopez has a new project: the JLO
The 33-year-old actress-
Lingerie collection, which will include bras,
singer has signed an exclu
underwear and shapewear. (AP photo)
siv e g lo b al d eal w ith
W amaco to manufacture and sell the collection, which will include bras, underwear
and shapewear. There also will be a line of sleepwear and loungewear.
“1 am honored to partner with Wamaco, an industry leader, to produce JLO by
Jennifer Lopez Lingerie as an extension of my fashion com pany,” said Lopez,
creative director and co-founder of Sweetface Fashion Co,
Sweetface Fashion designs, markets, manufactures and sells the JLO by Jennifer
Lopez sportswear collection.
(A P )— An autopsy found drugs
and alcohol in the body of the pilot
of the plane that crashed in the
Bahamas killing the singer Aaliyah
and eight other people in 2001, a
doctor testified during a coroner’s
inquest.
Pilot Luis Antonio Morales had
cocaine and traces of alcohol in his
system, pathologist Dr. Giovander
Raju testified at the inquest on
Abaco Island, where the crash oc
curred.
The autopsy findings of cocaine
and alcohol were disclosed in July
by the Bahamas Department of Civil
Aviation.
Investigators have said they
believe the twin-engine Cessna
4O2B was overloaded by 700 pounds
when it crashed shortly after take
off from Marsh Harbor in the Baha
mas enroute to Florida on Aug. 25,
2001.
A aliyah was in the Baham as to
shoot the video "Rock the Boat,”
which the 22-year-old singer had
ju st finished at the tim e o f her
death.
A aliyah’s parents filed court
papers in September saying they
had reached an undisclosed settle
ment in a negligence lawsuit against
the plane’s operator Blackhawk
International Airways Corp., ow n
ers Skystream Inc. and Gilbert
Chacon and flight broker Atlantic
Flight Group.
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trativ e assistan t w ho alleg es the
superm odel struck her and threw
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state S u p erio r C o u rt in M orris
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Orchestra from Afar
The Trans Siberian Orchestra is playing the Rose
Garden at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Tickets range from
$32.50 to $42.50. For more information, call 503-224-8499.
ing the holidays including a perform ance by
the Portland Revel ballet dancers from 1:30 to 3
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 and clay glazing w ork
shops from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27. For more
information, call 503-223-6500.
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Arts Benefit
The Talisman Gallery presents “Foot Square," benefiting Habitat For
Humanity, from 5:30to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, and runs through Dec.
28. Formore information, call 503-287-9529.
Local, leading jazz performer
Linda Hornbuckle performs at
Bookies Sports Bar and
Lounge, 736 N. Lombard St.,
at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28
and Saturday, Nov. 29. For
more information, call 503-
286-7520.
Jazz Legend
Charles Gayle, the free jazz saxophone giant, will play Disjecta on Jan.
1 0 .116N.E. Russell St.
Kwanzaa Gala
Urban Bush Women
Bridge Builders is holding its seventh annual K w anzaa G ala and
Initiates Ball at 7:30p.m . Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Port land C enter for
the Performing Arts. Tickets are $30. For more inform ation, call 503-
306-2960.
White Bird and the PSU Dance Series presents return o f Urban Bush
Women in “Shadow Child" at 8 p.m. from Dec. 11 -13 at PSU’s Lincoln
Hall, Sorthwest Park and Market. Tickets are $24 with student discounts
available. For tickets, call 503-224-4400.
Myriad of Talent
Revel Rousers
Roseland Theater w elcom es Living Colour with Tony C & the Truth
at 9 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 28. Tick
ets are on sale now by calling
503-224-8489.
The Portland Revels presents the 2003 Christmas Revels Stage Show
from Dec. 5 through 14. Tickets are $25, and discounts are available. For
more information, visit www.portlandrevels.org.
All New Christmas Carol
The Northwest Children’s The
ater and School presents the “All
New C hristm as C arol" at the
Northwest Neighborhood C u l
tural Center, 1819N.W. Everett St.,
from Nov. 28 through Dec. 24. Tick
ets are $ 2 0 fo r a d u lts. For
showtimes and more information,
call 5 0 3 -2 2 2 -4 4 8 0 o r v isit
www.nwcts.org.
MHCC Theatre Arts Department holds a "Scrooge Lives" arts fair at the
Mt. Hood Community College Gresham campus, in the College Center
Fireplace Lounge Room on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and in Room 1051 on
Thursday, Dec. 4 from 10a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, 503-491 -
7670.
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Bazaar
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noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29.
For details about renting a table,
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ating happy tim es for kids dur-
Scrooge Lives
Trippin' through Town
Take a trip through time to find the hottest poetry, hip-hop and soul
influencing Portland Wednesdays at the Ohm. $7 cover. 31 N.W. First
Ave.
Wild Party
Excite your child with a birthday party in the woods, meadow or near a
pond, hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation staff. Themes include
forest fairies, Indian legends, Lewis and Clark exploration, animal track
ing. camouflage critters and more. Parties begin at $ 100 for 10 children,
including games, activities and favors. For more information, call 503-
813-3601.
Heading Out
Bookies Sports Bar and Lounge welcomes performer Linda Hornbuckle
on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29. Fillmore Karoke performs on
Dec. 5.736 N. Lombard. Formore information,call 503-286-7520.
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