| Hilary Duff joins Barbie battalion
Duff is the latest Hollywood star to take on 12-inch proportions as the world's most popular fashion doll. She joins other famous (doll) faces such as Reese Witherspoon, Beyonce Knowles and Lucille Ball. The Red Carpet Glam Hilary Duff Doll, which shows the 19-year-old's likeness in a polka-dot dress with a red satin sash, hit stores this month. Duff, a singer, actress and fashion designer best known for playing TV's ''Lizzie McGuire,'' has also designed clothes for Barbie. The iconic blond doll and the young Hollywood beauty are ''great role models to girls and the perfect design duo,'' Jamie Wood, Mattel's vice president of Barbie marketing, said in a statement. ''Not only are they two of the most stylish entertainers, actors and fashion designers, but they also show girls there are no limits to what they can do.'' AP .
Aaliyah Joiner Funeral
And as FOX 28's Jennifer Jarrell tells us, the death of the child is never easy, but under these circumstances it is even more difficult. A day filled with emotion. Aaliyah's Uncle John Warren said.. "They may have retired her jersey down here, but Aaliyah is playing on a better, higher team in heaven." Only 11-years old, Aaliyah Joiner is gone. Aaliyah's Teacher said.. "Always being positive, had a zest for life, wanted to do the right thing all the time, all about pleasing others. More than 3-hundred people came together....to share memories of Aaliyah's life. Aaliyah's Basketball Coach said.. "One thing about Aaliyah, I dont know if everybody knows, she was the most passionate individual I've ever known in my life, and for an 11-year-old to be that passionate, it's unbelievable." Aaliyah's Family Friend Hattie Redmond said "I just want to read what Aaliyah wrote to her 3rd grade teacher.
eBay Celebrity Auction Hits $45000 Mark for Children's Hospice Benefit
WHO: Anyone who wants to make a real difference at the holidays. WHAT: Celebrity eBay auction on behalf of the Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition. One hundred percent of all proceeds will go directly to the Children's Hospice Coalition. Shop on eBay and you'll be supporting a great cause by bidding on items donated by celebrities that include: Melissa Gilbert, Mandy Moore, George Clooney, Ellen DeGeneres, Peter Max and Andy Warhol. Current bidding (as of 12/11/06): -- Lunch with Mandy Moore ($4,100) -- A day with Melissa Gilbert ($1,225) -- Bowling balls signed by Johnny Depp ($1,025) George Clooney ($405), and Ellen DeGeneres ($860); Kiefer Sutherland ($227) -- Tickets to the season premiere of Nip/Tuck ($1,008) -- Andy Warhol lithograph appraised at $45,000 ($27,850) -- Bleacher seats for the 13th annual Screen Actor's Guild Awards ($610) WHEN: Hurry, the auction ends on Thursday, December 14th.
TSU chancellor to speak at LSC-O commencement Friday
Texas State University System Chancellor Charles Matthews will be the guest speaker at the Lamar State College-Orange fall commencement, Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Lutcher Theater.Prior to his position as chancellor, Matthews served as the commissioner of the Railroad Commission of Texas for 10 years. He has also served as the mayor of Garland and as the president of the Texas Municipal Power Agency. Matthews earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Texas at Dallas, a master's in public administration from Texas State University-San Marcos and just completed a doctoral degree at the University of Texas at Austin in higher education.Dr. J. Michael Shahan, LSC-O president, will introduce the special guest and confer the degrees. Other LSC-O dignitaries on the program are Dr. Sheila Gunter, vice president for academic affairs, certification of candidates; Bobbie Burgess, vice president for student services and auxiliary enterprises, presentation of graduating class; and Carla Dando, dean of instruction, recognition of honor graduates.
Recap of top stories for 2006: Oct - Dec
Instead of just taking our usual Christmas break off and leaving you hanging until the 27th, we figured we'd use these "off" days to recap the most popular stories of the year. These were the most read individual stories from each month. We'll see you back with the regular Day in Rock report when we return tomorrow (Wed 12/27)
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