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De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao In what is possibly the biggest fight of 2008, boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya will face Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in a non-title welterweight match. The fight pits De La Hoya, who is arguably the most famous name in boxing, against Pacquiao, who many experts call the pound for pound champion of the sport. The fight will take place at a catch weight of 147 pounds. De La Hoya is rumored to receive 60 percent of the financial split, while Pacquiao will receive 40 percent. The fight will take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand on December 6, 2008. Fast Facts
De La Hoya Pacquiao Reactions"The only reason I'm taking this fight is because Manny can win it. It puts him at a new level and a level he wants to be at. I know we would have to fight a perfect fight to do it, but I know he is capable of doing that." —Freddy Roach trainer for Manny Pacquiao Related Pages on MahaloManny Pacquiao | Oscar De La Hoya | Bernard Hopkins | Roy Jones Jr. | Miguel Cotto | Ricky Hatton | Shane Mosley | | Mike Tyson | Jermain Taylor | Winky Wright | Antonio Tarver | Floyd Mayweather Jr. | Antonio Margarito | Sergio Mora Barbara Walters' most fascinating peopleEach year, Barbara Walters interviews the ten people she finds to be the "most fascinating" in a television special. The first nine participants are always released before the program and the #1 most fascinating person is revealed in an extended interview during the program. Fast Facts
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Edward Brooke AffairIn 2008, Walters admitted on The Oprah Winfrey Show to having a lengthy affair in the 1970s with then-married Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke, a man whom she said she was "infatuated" with and who was "exciting" and "brilliant." About Barbara WaltersBarbara Walters is an American broadcast journalist who appears regularly on The View and 20/20. Walters has interviewed hundreds of the most prominent celebrities and newsmakers over the past thirty years and is often sought out by publicists for her personal and engaging style. Early CareerWalters began her career in broadcasting in 1961 as a writer for the NBC morning program, The Today Show. After rising through the ranks at the increasingly popular morning program, she became the show's co-anchor in 1974. In 1976 she was named co-host of the ABC Evening News along with Harry Reasoner and became the first female co-anchor of an evening news program in American history. LifeWalter has been married (and divorced) three times, and is rarely shy about her private life. In the 1970s, she dated future Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. Superstar Will SmithWill Smith is an American actor, producer and rapper. Smith originally gained fame as part of the hip-hop/rap duo with DJ Jazzy Jeff. Capitalizing on his "Fresh Prince" popularity and as a transition into acting, Smith starred in the sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Nominated for an Academy Award for his roles in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness, Smith has also given notable performances inSeven Pounds, Men in Black and Hancock. Fast Facts
Early and Personal LifeDuring his teen age years, Smith began rapping and collaborating with Hip-Hop producer D.J. Jazzy Jeff. In their working relationship, Smith wrote the rhymes and Jeff created the mixing and scratching. In 1992, Smith married actress Sheree Zampino. The couple had a son, Willard Christopher III before they divorced in 1995. In 1997, Smith married actress Jada Pinkett and they have two children, Jaden Christopher Syre and Willow Camille Reign. Notable Roles
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Related Pages on MahaloBarbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People 2008 | Seven Pounds | Seven Pounds Trailer | Karate Kid Remake | Jaden Smith | Jada Pinkett-Smith | Jaden Smith | Michael Bay | Tommy Lee Jones | Barry Sonnenfeld | Alan Tudyk | Martin Lawrence | Robert Horry | Hancock | I Am Legend | Seven Pounds | Shark Tale | Independence Day Film | I Am Legend 2 Writer and actress Tina Fey Actress, writer and comedian Tina Fey created and stars on the television series 30 Rock, for which she has won three Emmy Awards. In 2008 she gained international attention for her impersonation of Republication vice-presidential nominee, Sarah Palin. Fey was named on of Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People and in 2009 she will play the wife of Steve Carell in the comedy film Date Night. Fast Facts
Facial ScarIn a January 2009 Vanity Fair interview, Fey and her husband, Jeff Richmond, attributed her facial scar to a "mystery slashing incident" that happened when she was five: "It was in, like, the front yard of her house, and somebody just came up, and she just thought somebody marked her with a pen." Fey added, "It's impossible to talk about it without somehow seemingly exploiting it." Life and CareerRaised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Fey discovered a passion for comedy at a young age. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1992, she headed for Chicago and began studying at The Second City, where she honed her skills in improv comedy. By 1997, she had secured a job as a staff writer for Saturday Night Live and in 1999 she became the first female head writer for the show. She also appeared on SNL as the weekend update host. In 2006, she launched a sitcom for NBC's fall schedule called 30 Rock. Fey stars in the show with Tracy Morgan and Alec Baldwin. Related Pages on MahaloTina Fey Scar | Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People 2008 | Jeff Richmond Saturday Night Live | 30 Rock | Baby Mama | Jimmy Fallon | Amy Poehler | Darrell Hammond | Tim Meadows | Lindsay Lohan | Horatio Sanz | Chris Kattan | Chris Parnell | Tracy Morgan | Alec Baldwin | Will Ferrell | Rachel Dratch | Date Night Movie | Steve Carell | Tina Fey Sarah Palin | Maya Rudolph Michelle Obama Former VP candidate Sarah PalinRepublican Sarah Palin was John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election and the current governor of Alaska. She was the first woman ever to hold the Alaskan governor's office, and her consistently high approval ratings made her one of the most popular governors in America. After an initial bump, Palin's popularity eroded steadily throughout the campaign, even in Alaska. A CNN poll released November 2, 2008 said that 57% of likely voters did not feel Palin has the personal qualities expected for a president. An ABC poll of likely voters released on November 3rd reported that 46% believed having Palin on the ticket made them less likely to vote for McCain. On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama and Joe Biden were elected President and Vice President of the United States. Fast Facts
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Sarah Palin and Ted Stevens ControversyPalin served as the director of a 527 fundraising group for Alaska Senator Ted Stevens that was criticized for allegedly violating the ethical, and possibly also legal, rules of campaign contributions. Stevens was recently indicted on charges for failure to disclose more than $250,000 in gifts. Stevens recently endorsed Palin for vice president. Top Sarah Palin Pages
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Cyrus Inspired by LeibovitzIn 2008, Miley Cyrus revealed that she would like to attend a school in London in order to study photography. Cyrus says that she is inspired by Annie Leibovitz, the photographer who took the controversial Vanity Fair photos of Cyrus. BackgroundDestiny Hope Cyrus was born in Franklin, Tennessee on November 23, 1992, the daughter of Leticia Finley and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Her siblings include two older half brothers, Christopher Cody and Trace (of band Metro Station), half-sister, Brandi, younger brother, Braison, and younger sister, Noah. Her nickname Miley, morphed from the word smiley, because she smiled all the time. Early CareerCyrus' first acting role was a guest spot on her father's television series Doc, in which she played the part of Kylie. In 2003, Cyrus was cast as Young Ruthie in the Tim Burton film Big Fish. Hannah MontanaCyrus was twelve years old when she auditioned for the lead role of Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the sitcom/musical Hannah Montana. Although Disney executives thought she was too small for the role, Cyrus was called back to do another audition, which landed her the part. According to reports, she was chosen because she was full of energy and "loves every minute of life." Controversies BeginIn December of 2007, photos leaked on the internet of Cyrus and a girl sharing a piece of candy together. Their lips were touching as they sat on the floor of a hotel hallway. In April 2008, a second batch of racier photos were leaked. In the photos, Cyrus is laying on the lap of Thomas Sturges, lifting up her shirt with her stomach exposed. In another photo she is pulling down her white tank top to reveal her green bra. Vanity Fair PhotoA semi nude photo of Cyrus appeared in late April 2008. In the photo she is topless and holding a sheet over her body with her back exposed. The photo was taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz as part of a spread in Vanity Fair magazine. Cyrus responded to the photo by saying that she was upset and embarrassed about it. More Racy PhotosOn July 14, 2008, three photos of Cyrus were leaked on the internet. One photo showed Cyrus in a wet t-shirt, a second had Cyrus blowing a kiss into the camera and a third had her pouting in sunglasses. The photos were allegedly taken in a public shower by her former boyfriend Nick Jonas. It is questionable as to whether the photos are really of Cyrus. Miley Cyrus Quotes"I do want to come to London to study photography. I hear there are some really great art schools, so I would love to do that. I got to work with an amazing photographer. Leibovitz was amazing and so talented. And that's what I want to do with my life. I would love to be a photographer. I would love to work with her again."—Miley Cyrus Related Pages on MahaloBarbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People 2008 | Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair | Hannah Montana Best of Both Worlds | Hannah Montana | MileyWorld | Hannah Montana Pregnant? | Billy Ray Cyrus | Emily Osment | Dolly Parton | Miley Cyrus Controversial Pics | Nick Jonas Miley Cyrus | Miley Cyrus American Idol Performance | Miley Cyrus Condoms | Miley Cyrus Adam Sevani | Miley Cyrus Disneyland Birthday | Miley Cyrus Sweet 16 | Miley Cyrus Dead | Seven Things Lyrics | Bolt Trailer | Bolt Movie | Bolt Soundtrack Olympic champion Michael PhelpsMichael Phelps is an Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer who holds several world records. He made Olympic history at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China. Phelps won eight gold medals, setting new records for all-time gold medals won and gold medals won in a single Olympic season. Phelps was named one of Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People 2008. Fast Facts
Swimming CareerMichael Phelps is the son of former swimmers Fred Phelps and Debbie Davisson. Phelps began swimming at an early age and by the age of 15 was competing in the 2000 Summer Olympics. Upon graduating high school in 2004, Phelps was granted an athletic scholarship to Princeton but filed for a transfer to the University of Michigan before the end of his first semester. From 2001 to 2007, he won 17 gold medals and three silver medals during competitions at the semi-annual World Swimming Championships. He also earned eight gold medals from the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. In 2008, Phelps broke his own record for the 400 yard individual medley with a time of 4:05:25. Timeline
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Early Radio CareerLimbaugh started doing radio as a teenager, broadcasting under the name "Rusty Sharpe." Through most of the '70s, he worked as a DJ on music radio, before taking a break to work with the Kansas City Royals baseball team. Fairness DoctrineIn 1987, the FCC ended the policy known as the "Fairness Doctrine," which demanded that media utilizing the public airwaves (such as radio) to air editorials must provide time for contrary opinions. This meant that Limbaugh, currently working in talk radio at KFBK in Sacramento, California, could introduce his personal opinion and style into his show. His audience grew quickly, and soon he was broadcasting the nationally-syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show out of New York City. The Rush Limbaugh ShowLimbaugh's support was considered instrumental in the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress, and incoming representatives called themselves "The Dittohead Caucus," appropriating a term for his listeners. More recently, Limbaugh has introduced a proposal called "Operation Chaos," in which he encourages listeners to vote for whichever Democratic primary candidate is currently behind in the polls, in the hopes of extending the fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as long as possible. ControversiesBecause Limbaugh's style is purposefully aggressive, even humorously so, many of his on-air statements have sparked controversy. During the 2006 midterm elections, he mocked a political ad featuring Parkinsons-afflicted actor Michael J. Fox, touting Claire McCaskill's support for stem cell research, and implied that Fox was faking symptoms to engender sympathy. Limbaugh's personal life is not without scandal as well. The National Enquirer reported on October 3, 2003 that Limbaugh was addicted to prescription painkillers (a charge Limbaugh confirmed to listeners a week later), and in April of 2006, he was arrested for "doctor shopping" to obtain the pills. Later that year, he was detained at Palm Beach International Airport after Viagra pills prescribed under another name were found in his luggage. Pregnant man Thomas BeatieThomas Beatie was born female but underwent a sexual reassignment procedure in order to become a man. He kept his female reproductive organs and became pregnant in 2007 by artificial insemination. Beatie gave birth to Susan Juliet Beatie on July 3, 2008. Barbara Walters announced on The View on November 11, 2008 that Beattie was pregnant with his second child. Fast Facts
Reassignment ProceduresBorn Tracy LaGondino, Beatie reports that he fell in love with his wife, Nancy, while living in Hawaii. He underwent sex reassignment partially because same-sex marriages are not legal there. Beatie had testosterone therapy and chest reconstruction surgery, but retained his female genitalia. PregnancyAfter marriage, the couple wanted to start a family, but Nancy was unable to conceive. Consequently, although Beatie is legally recognized as a male, he decided to carry the baby. Beatie has stated it took him two attempts at artificial insemination to become pregnant effectively and safely, and that nine doctors were involved in the pregnancy. BirthBeatie reportedly went into labor early in the first week of July 2008, checking into a local Oregon hospital under an assumed name. After the July 3 birth, there were conflicting reports as to whether or not the delivery was done by Cesarean section. It has since been reported that Beatie had a natural birth. Baby PhotoOn July 24, 2008, a photo of Beatie and his newborn baby, Susan Juliette, accompanied an interview with Beatie in People Magazine. The photo was reportedly sold to the magazine for $300,000. Related Pages on MahaloBarbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People 2008 | Diane Schroer | Transgender | Pregnant Man | Nancy Beatie | Dr. Kimberly James | Pregnant Man on Oprah | Tracy LaGondino | Barbara Walters | The View | 20/20 | Thomas Beatie Labor of Love | Thomas Beatie Pregnant Legendary actor Tom Cruise American actor and producer Tom Cruise has come a long way from his 19983 iconic role as Joel Goodsen in Risky Business. Since then, Cruise has been nominated for three Academy Awards, starred in the blockbuster Mission Impossible films and was named one of Barbara Walters's 10 Most Fascinating People 2008. In 2008, Cruise produced and starred in the film Valkyrie. Fast Facts
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Related Pages on MahaloBarbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People 2008 | Valkyrie | Valkyrie Trailer | Death Race Reviews | Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography | Katie Holmes | Suri Cruise | Tom Cruise Birthday Video | Will Smith | Will Smith Scientology | Scientology | L. Ron Hubbard | David Miscavige | Nicole Kidman | Brooke Shields | Penelope Cruz | John Travolta | Mission Impossible 3 | South Park | R. Kelly | A Few Good Men | Magnolia Movie | The Color of Money | Tropic Thunder Soundtrack Veteran actor Frank Langella Multiple Tony Award winning actor Frank Langella has performed on stage, television and film. Langella portrayed Count Dracula in the stage version of Dracula as well as in the film version with Laurence Olivier. In 2008, Langella reprised his Tony award winning role as former President Richard Nixon for the Peter Morgan film, Frost/Nixon, directed by Oscar winner, Ron Howard. He was also named one of Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People 2008. Fast Facts
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Related Pages on MahaloFrost Nixon | Frost Nixon Trailer | Frost Nixon Reviews | | David Frost | Richard Nixon | Ron Howard | Michael Sheen | Peter Morgan | Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People 2008 | Starting Out In The Evening | Lili Taylor | Lauren Ambrose | Star Trek | Dracula | Sherlock Holmes | Whoopi Goldberg | Superman Returns | Syracuse University | Peter Sellers | George Clooney | Laurence Olivier | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Geena Davis | Matthew Modine Planned Parenthood selling gift certificatesThe Indiana chapter of Planned Parenthood is selling gift certificates in all of its 34 locations throughout the state during the 2008 holiday season. The gift certificates are usable toward any of the organization's services, including abortion. Betty Cockrum, Indiana's Planned Parenthood president and chief executive, says that the gift certificates were made to provide extra help to low-income women with the suffering economy of the time in mind. The organization's involvement with abortions made the gift certificates' availability a controversial matter. Fast Facts
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Related Pages on Mahalo''Jeffersons'' star Paul Benedict dead at 70Character actor Paul Benedict appeared in a number of films and TV shows. His most famous character was Harry Bentley, the British neighbor on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. Benedict died at the age of 70 in Martha's Vineyard on December 1, 2008. Fast Facts
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Stage CareerBenedict was best-known for his TV and film work, but was also an accomplished stage actor. His most recent role was Mayor Shinn in the 2000 revival of The Music Man on Broadway. He also directed numerous plays, including the original production of the Terrence McNally-scripted Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune. Related Pages on MahaloBushes buy home in Dallas neighborhoodPreston Hollow is a neighborhood in the northern part of Dallas, Texas, where President George W. Bush and his wife Laura have purchased a house. The neighborhood is already home to some of the wealthiest Texans. The Bushes previously lived in Dallas from 1988 until Bush's election as Texas governor in 1995. Fast Facts
Related Pages on MahaloGeorge W. Bush | Laura Bush | Dallas | Ross Perot | Mark Cuban Shooting "scare" at New Delhi airport The BBC, relying on unconfirmed reports, initially reported that six gunmen had been shot dead at New Delhi's International Airport after a shooting "incident." However, Indian police later said that no one was killed in the "minor" incident and the BBC later reported that the incident was only a "scare," perhaps caused by two large sounds heard at the airport. Fast Facts
Airport WarningOne day prior to the "scare," airports in India had been put on alert for a possible hijacking or other terrorist action after several threatening emails were received. However, analysts traced the emails back to a server in Saudi Arabia, and did not believe the threats were related to the attacks carried out the previous week by a group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen. In those attacks, at least ten gunmen paralyzed the city of Mumbai for days, killing at least 170 people and occupying the city's luxury hotels. Related Pages on MahaloMumbai Terrorist Attacks | Mumbai Attack Videos | Deccan Mujahideen | Ajmal Amir Kamal | Gavriel Holtzberg | Moshe Holtzberg | Alan Scherr | Indian Mujahideen | Nariman House Attack | Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Attack | Hotel Oberoi Attack | Hemant Karkare Harper suspends Canada's ParliamentOn December 4, 2008, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, of the nation's Conservative Party, won the right to suspend the nation's Parliament through January of 2009. Harper thus avoids having to hold a vote that would allow opposition parties to end his tenure as PM for seven weeks. The move came in response to a December 1 decision by Canada's three other Parliamentary parties - Liberals, New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois - to form a coalition that would vote the Conservatives out of power and install a Liberal-New Democratic coalition government. Fast Facts
Unprecedented MoveIn Canadian history, no Governor General has ever been asked to suspend Parliament without the clear backing of a majority of the legislature. The Conservatives have referred to the planned coalition government as an "illegitimate regime without any mandate to govern." Coalition leaders have argued that dramatic action is needed to deal with the economic crisis, which they argue Harper's party has handled poorly. Related Pages on MahaloRussian destroyer to traverse Panama CanalThe Admiral Chabanenko is a Russian anti-submarine destroyer. Completed for the Russian Navy in 1996, the Chabanenko arrived for duty with the northern fleet in March 1999. December 3, 2008: The Russian Navy announced that the Admiral Chabanenko will sail through the Panama Canal. This will be the first time a Russian ship has sailed through the Canal since World War II. The exercise is a symbolic gesture of Moscow's military strength Fast Facts
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