April 28, 2004
New calendar up today :)

April 27, 2004
NEW LAYOUT TODAY - Isn't it pretty? I love it so much. It was made by the talented Sheena of Angelic Essence. I really appreciate her help with the new look. I have been a little busy this month. Anyways, I hope that you all enjoy it too. A May 2004 calendar will be up as soon as I get the time :)

April 26, 2004
Largest Women’s Rights Rally in The Nation’s Capitol An estimated 1,150,000 descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. yesterday to give an urgent wake-up call to government leaders and the nation—women’s lives are at risk and lawmakers need to stop intruding on a woman’s right to access critical reproductive health services and make deeply personal decisions about her health and life... MarchForWomen

Check out this link for streaming media on the event @ Democracy Now

April 25, 2004
March for Women's Lives
Where: Washington. Rally on the National Mall, 10a.m.; march, noon, near the Washington Monument, passing near the White House, east on Pennsylvania Avenue, then ending at the Mall at 7th Street. A second rally near the Capitol, 4p.m.

Why: Activists say the federal government and some states are moving to limit abortion rights, sex education and family planning.

Who: Sponsors include the National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood of America, NARAL Pro-Choice America, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Feminist Majority, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and the Black Women's Health Imperative

Numerous celebrities are scheduled to appear, including Ashley Judd, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlize Theron, Janeane Garofalo and Christina Aguilera, the Indigo Girls, Julianne Moore and Ed Harris. Dozens of well-known actors, comedians and musicians have joined forces to send the message that women, not politicians, must have the right to make deeply personal decisions about their health and lives. Also expected are former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

For more information please visit: MarchForWomen.org

April 19, 2004
Wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ashley Judd. Today Ashley turns 36.

April 18, 2004
A Friend in Need - Wynonna is on the current cover of Country Weekly magazine. Some of you may have caught Wy's last appearance on an episode of Oprah entitled "Wynonna Judd: Fighting for her Life" in which Wynonna opened up about her past struggles and on going battles. Naomi and Ashley both offered support on the show in video taped messages. If you missed that show, pick up this week's Country Weekly to get all caught up on the subject. Wynonna will appear on Oprah again on May 10.

By the way, did anyone catch the Ashley Judd spoof on Mad TV last night?

April 14, 2004
MGM's 'De-Lovely' year's first Oscar contender Delightful "De-lovely:" Oscar nominations ballots won't be mailed until Dec. 27, but there's already a buzz building for the year's first likely contender... Not only should "De-Lovely" generate delightful word of mouth from screenings leading up to its June 25 opening, but it should also benefit from being in the global media spotlight May 22 as the Cannes Film Festival's closing night gala....

To read more CLICK HERE

April 13, 2004
On April 25, 2004, a public demonstration of historic size in support of reproductive freedom and justice for all women will take place in Washington, D.C.

For the first time ever this pro-choice march is a collaborative effort - seven leading national women’s rights groups have come together to organize this momentous event: The American Civil Liberties Union, Black Women's Health Imperative, Feminist Majority, NARAL Pro-Choice America, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, National Organization for Women and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Celebrities and artists—including Whoopi Goldberg, Charlize Theron, Ashley Judd, Julianne Moore, Janeane Garofalo and Christina Aguilera will be in attendance on April 25. Dozens of well-known actors, comedians and musicians have joined forces to send the message that women, not politicians, must have the right to make deeply personal decisions about their health and lives.

For more information please visit: MarchForWomen.org

April 6, 2004
I am sure that most of you already know this (I am behind 'cause have been celebrating the B-day) but the official De-Lovely movie website is now up. You can find a lot of great pictures, e-cards, movie, and biographical information on the site. Check it out!!!

And.... just so that we all get caught up. Here is some even older news:

On March 12, under the dome of the State Capitol in Kentucky, Naomi Judd, and daughters Wynonna and Ashley Judd where honored by Gov. Ernie Fletcher with one of 10 Governor's Awards in the Arts.

"It's very special," Polly Rideout (Grandmother) said after the ceremony. "We've been to the Academy of Country Music Awards, we've been to the Grammys, but this is so different. This is so meaningful and close and personal.

"To come here to this beautiful rotunda and receive one of the highest awards, in my estimation -- the recognition of Kentucky and what it stands for -- is very touching and warm. How grateful can you be."

The three Judd women received the National Award for Kentucky artists who have had an impact outside of the Bluegrass. Naomi and Wynonna first grabbed the spotlight in the 1980s as the country duo The Judds, followed by Ashley, a screen and stage actress.

The Kentucky Arts Council administers the selection process of the annual awards and the Governor has final approval of the recipients.

April 2, 2004
The screencaps for Norma Jean & Marilyn are finally up... all 60 of them. Yes, 60!! Check out the gallery if you are interested. I was going to upload them set by set, but I figured I would just wait 'til they were all ready. Besides, I dont want anyone to know how long it takes for me to get things done around here. I hope that you like the new addition. Thank you Glitz for sending them in. I also added 7 new pics from the Twisted premiere that were sent in by Melissa of Sandy Info... Thanks :)

April 1, 2004
A few new additions to the gallery today. 10 pictures from the upcoming film De-Lovely (thanks bj for the heads up). "De-lovely" is an original musical portrait of American composer Cole Porter filled with his unforgettable songs. In the film, Porter is looking back on his life as if it was one of his spectacular stage shows, with the people and events of his life becoming the actors and action onstage. Through legendary hits like “Night and Day,” “It’s De-lovely,” and “In the Still of the Night,” Porter’s elegant, excessive past comes to light – including his deeply complicated relationship with his wife and muse, Linda Lee Porter.

Directed by Academy Award®-winner Irwin Winkler from a script by Jay Cocks and starring Oscar®-winner Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, and Jonathan Pryce in addition to some of today’s biggest rock and pop music stars, "De-lovely" is a celebration of Porter’s music as well as an exploration of the artist’s journey and the undying power of love.

The film will debut at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22.

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