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OK, so I’m a little non-traditional in what I feel should be published. I do my best to bring to readers today, what everyone else will be talking about tomorrow. That’s not to say that other stuff isn’t relevant, but we do have a deadline to meet. Anyway, there are stories from the past week that bear mentioning, even though everybody else has covered them. But just in case one of them has slipped by you, catch it here right now…

The Death of a Comedic Pioneer 

Comedy legend George Carlin passed away this week in Santa Monica, California at age 71. The wise cracking hero of the counterculture spent more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, spanning virtually every facet of media, including television, film, and the recording industry.

Carlin made his first television appearance on the “Tonight Show” in 1962, and made a name for himself with has unique brand of wordplay and comedic social insight. Early in his career, he appeared onstage in suit and tie in order to appeal to mainstream America. But, in 1070, he commented that he felt he was living a lie, ditching the suit for jeans and casual attire. He grew a beard, wore his hair in a ponytail, and his comedy took on everything from social injustices to the White House.

The growth of the cable industry allowed him more freedom in language and commentary, and his specials became one of the most popular programs on HBO. The world of comedy will surely miss his intelligent blend of comedic criticism and  social  sarcasm.

Nelson Mandela Honored On His Birthday

Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa, and the most vocal critic of  the apartheid that gripped that country for centuries, turned 90 this week, and his birthday was celebrated in London with a bevy of international superstars.

Amy Winehouse, fresh from another hospital visit, performed at the event, as did Queen, Annie Lennox, and Simple Minds. The event was in support of his 46664 AIDS campaign, and was hosted by Hollywood superstar, Will Smith. Also in attendence was actor Denzel Washingto, and Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.

American Idol Winner, Ruben Studdard, Gets Married 

Velvet teddy bear, and winner of the second season of American Idol,  Ruben Studdard wed his fiance’, Surata Zuri McCants this week in the star’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.

This is the first marriage for the singer, who met his bride while signing copies of his cd at a Walmart in Atlanta. The couple had been dating since 2006.

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