Jim McKay died at 86 on saturday of natural causes at his farm in Monkton.

Jim McKay, born on 24th Sep 1921, was an American television sports journalist. He is best known for hosting ABC’s Wide World of Sports covering a wide variety of special events, including horse races such as the Kentucky Derby, golf events such as the British Open, and the Indianapolis 500.

Jim Mckay died on 7th Jun 2008.

Rest in peace Jim Mckay.

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Anna May Wong, born in Los Angeles on 3rd January 1905, was an American actress, the first Chinese-American movie star, and the first Asian-American to become an international star.

The parents of Wong Liu Tsong, meaning “frosted yellow willows”, later known as Anna May Wong, were second-generation Chinese-Americans.

At the age of 9, Anna May Wong begged filmmakers for parts, earning herself the nickname “C.C.C.” or “Curious Chinese Child”.

At the age of 17, Anna May Wong played her first leading role as Lotus Flower in “The Toll of the Sea”. The story, based loosely on Madama Butterfly, written by Frances Marion.

At the age of 19, Anna May Wong was cast in a supporting role as a Mongol slave in “The Thief of Bagdad” that grossed more than $2 million.

In 1928, Anna May Wong left Hollywood for Europe. A year later, Anna May Wong made her last silent film, Piccadilly, and caused a sensation in the UK.

Anna May Wong return to Hollywood in 1930. That year Nov, Anna May Wong’s mother was hit and killed by an automobile.

In 1934, the Mayfair Mannequin Society of New York voted her “The World’s best-dressed woman”.

In 1938, Look Magazine named her “The World’s most beautiful Chinese girl.”

In 1949, Wong’s father died in Los Angeles at the age of 91.

Anna May Wong was scheduled to play the role of Auntie Liang in the film production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song but on 2nd Feb 1961, she died due to a heart attack in Santa Monica, California.

Anna May Wong was 56 when she died and was never married.

Here is the trailer of Anna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend
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Katie Rees, born as Katherine Rees in St Petersburg, Florida on 11 August 1984, is a former American beauty queen who has held the Miss Nevada USA title.

Katie Rees won the Miss Nevada USA 2007 title in a state pageant held in Las Vegas on 8 October 2006.

She was dethroned, by the Miss Universe Organization with the approval of pageant co-owner Donald Trump on 21 December 2006, following the release of pictures of her semi-naked, intimately kissing another woman, sucking the nipples of other women, and simulating cunnilingus and fellatio at a Florida nightclub three years prior.

On 27 January 2007, Celebrity Web Site TMZ.com published one of the sets of photos that got Katie Rees in trouble with the Miss Universe Organization.

On 6 August 2007, Katie Rees appeared on the television show Dr. Phil on an episode entitled “Caught in the Act.

On 6 February 2008, Katie Rees was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer after a traffic stop at 3:00 a.m. in Las Vegas.

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American Solutions for Winning the Future is a new, non-partisan organization built around three goals: to defend America and our allies abroad and defeat America’s enemies, to strengthen and revitalize America’s core values, and to move government into the 21st Century. The General Chairman is former Speaker Newt Gingrich.

American Solutions’s mission is to become the leading grassroots movement to recruit, educate, and empower citizen activists and elected officials to develop solutions to transform all levels of government.

More information about American Solutions can be found at www.americansolutions.com

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David Cook wins the Americal Idol Seaon 7. You may want to see why David Cook wins American Idol. Did David Cook sings better than David Archuleta?

Below are the American Idol Finale Video.

Check it out, enjoy and share it with your friends.

David Cook - I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
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David Cook Wins American Idol Season 7.

David Cook, 25 years old rocker, has 56% of 96 million votes beating 17 years old David Archuleta, who has 44% of the total votes.

David Cook broke down after his name was announced as the winner.

His monther and brother celebrated with him.

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Collective Soul is an American rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia. Their hit single “Shine” from their debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, released in 1993, make them popular.

Official Collective Soul web site is available here.

“The World I Know” is the third songs sing by David Cook at the Americal Idol Finale.

Here is the music video of “The World I Know” by Collective Soul:
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Who Won American Idol? David Cook or David Archuleta? Here is a recap.

Round 1:

Cook sing “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”

All the judges thought he was in fine voice, with Cowell calling his performance phenomenal.

Archuleta sing “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.”

Randy Jackson called flawless.

“Taking everything into account, Round 1 goes to Archuleta,” said Cowell.

Round 2:

Cook sings “Dream Big”

Archuleta sings “In This Moment”

Cowell thought Archuleta chose the better song and gave the round to him.

Round 3:

Cook sings “The World I Know.

Jackson said it was the perfect song for him

Cowell pointed out it wasn’t the kind of showstopper that would win the contest. “You should have sung ‘Hello’ or ‘Billie Jean’,” Cowell said, referring to songs that had won Cook praise earlier in the season.

Archuleta sings “Imagine”

“Tonight I think we’ve witnessed one of the great finals,” said Cowell. “Here’s the difference in my opinion: you came out here tonight to win and what we have witnessed is a knockout.”

so the question is:

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Fantasia Barrino, American Idol season 3 winner, was on the American Idol season 7 semi-finals results show last night where she sang her new song “Bore Me”.

Watch the video and look at Simon’s face during the performance.

Here is the video of Fantasia singing “Bore Me”:

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American Idol final top 2 has been revealed. David Archuleta, David Cook and Syesha Mercado were the top 3 American Idols. After such speculation, it comes down to……..

David Archuleta and David Cook. Yes It’s an all David’s Final!

Now the question is:

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