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Jerry Lewis Comedy icon ill in Australia

Actor Jerry Lewis poses with his Oscar during a photocall on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2009. The American comedian had to cancel a sell out Sydney tour after collapsing from exhaustion as he prepared to take the stage on June 25. Legendary comic actor and philanthropist Jerry Lewis was too sick to perform a sold-out charity concert in Sydney, Australia on Friday.  Lewis had arrived at Rooty Hill RSL to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of Australia, but never got to the stage. Foundation CEO David Jack apologized in a statement, saying the 85-year-old was "not well enough to take the stage." It didn't give details. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Lewis of Big Spring; son Ian Scott of California; stepson Tim Lewis of Big Spring; stepdaughter Barbara Black of Abilene;  and one brother. ELDORADO - Mildred Brooks, 70, died Wednesday,  

marriage

President Barack Obama's "evolving" stance on gay marriage was headed for a high-profile test Thursday as he prepared for his first-ever fundraiser for gay donors just as New York lawmakers maneuvered toward a historic vote legalizing same-sex marriage. After weeks of debate and attention, The New York Senate has legalized same-sex marriage in the third-most populated state in the U.S. There is no shortage of reaction across the social web. In 2009 the Washington state Legislature approved an “everything but marriage” bill, granting same-sex couples the same rights and benefits as married couples. That law survived a challenge later in 2009 when voters approved a referendum affirming their support for the new rights. I was actually pretty surprised when TechCrunch Managing Editor Erick Schonfeld Skyped me with “Look at your Twitter feed. ” In a quick game of Internet catch up, I scrolled through my feed.

Mega Millions

Hitting all six Mega Millions winning numbers on Friday, June 24th, will make one lucky lottery player filthy rich. Tonight's winning Mega Millions numbers are worth $76,000,000 annuity, or a nice round cash figure of $50,000,000 before taxes. Hitting all six Mega Millions winning numbers on Friday, June 24th, will make one lucky lottery player filthy rich. Tonight's winning Mega Millions numbers are worth $76000000 annuity, or a nice round cash figure of Pull out your tickets and check those numbers because you could take home $76 million ($50 Cash option) if you're tonight's big winner. We are hoping people dig deep into their billfolds or purses or glove boxes or wherever they like to put their tickets to see if they can find old tickets that we can pay out a winner,

dr phil

In many settings it would be considered impolite to talk of faeces in front of a Dame, but that was not the case at the University of Otago's frog laboratory yesterday. But as the Champagne bottles and chairs have been packed away, She says the insulting posts have affected her self-confidence and made her withdraw socially and second-guess her friendships. Should controversial websites like this be shut down? Plus, Nik’s wife, Shayne Lamas, Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950) best known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, psychologist, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002. McGraw first gained celebrity status with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the late 1990s

NBA Trades

A roundup of NBA trades during the 2011 NBA Draft on Thursday night, including the swaps between the Mavericks, A roundup of NBA trades during the 2011 NBA Draft on Thursday night, including the swaps between the Mavericks, The Spurs gained #15 Kawhi Leonard, #42 Davis Bertans, and Erazem Lorbek (a 2005 draft pick who plays in Spain’s ACB), while giving up George Hill. I wonder if the Wizards’ war room was laughing when they made this pick. The Knicks fall in love with a workout wonder and pass on the guy who has actually proven to be an elite defensive player. Ten picks later the Lakers were back on the clock for the 56th pick. They took Chukwudiebere Madaubum from Bakersfield (NBDL) before selecting Sudan's Ater Majok with the 58th overall pick.

Barry Manilow

In his first collection of all-original material in a decade, the saccharine-but-ever-inspiring Barry Manilow has a new album debuting at #7 on the Billboard album chart. The 68-year-old singer has revealed how he would get up in the middle of the night and record tunes on a cassette player after they came to him in his dreams. By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY NEW YORK — It has been a decade since Barry Manilow last released an album of all-new material The debut today is evidence that great music does well and will continue to do well for a long time to come. Fontana is very proud for the opportunity to work with him and his outstanding staff,” stated Ron Spaulding, President of The debut today is evidence that great music does well and will continue to do well for a long time to come. Fontana is very proud for the opportunity to work with him and his outstanding staff,” stated Ron Spaulding, President of Fontana.

Graves Disease

" I was diagnosed with Graves' disease about three years ago, but it really hasn't slowed me down at all," Elliott said in a written statement. Elliott tells People, she was diagnosed with the disease in 2008 -- and has been receiving radiation treatment to help alleviate symptoms like dizzy spells, lumps in her throat, mood swings, hair loss, and bulging eyes. Missy adds, "You live with it for the rest of your life." The disease which is common in women, can develop at any age, and can affect your metabolism and physical appearance. It's similar to some other things where the body kind of turns on itself," said Holly Avery, Megan's mom. "It was real frightening. "I'm 30 pounds lighter because I've been exercising," she explained. "My thyroid is functioning, so I haven't had to take medication in about nine months. Graves' disease is rarely life-threatening. Although it may develop at any age an

FALK PETER DIED IN AMERICA

Four Emmy Awards WINNER AND the raspy-voiced actor,Peter Falk,died Thursday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif.here are only a handful of television characters who become unforgettable icons and whose fame lasts beyond the expiry of their programs. Like Ralph Kramden, Sheriff Andy Taylor, Mister Spock, Tony Soprano and Archie Bunker, Lt. Columbo was a legendary figure from TV.The fun was in watching the Lieutenant demolish the suspect’s alibis and build his case piece-by-piece. Columbo also wore a crummy raincoat, smoked cheap stogies, and didn’t seem very bright, But all that was a deception – he was brilliant and always figured out how and why a murder was committed.Falk started playing Columbo in 1971 and won four Emmys for the character. He noted that Columbo was originally a play with Thomas Mitchell of “Gone With the Wind” in the role. He was pitted against Joseph Cotten as a psychiatrist. Falk said he was recognized 99 percent of the time for Columbo. Other times, fans me