Lungs discovered on Los Angeles’ sidewalk
June 13th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, June 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A pair of lungs have been discovered on a Los Angeles-area sidewalk over the weekend.
The organs were later analyzed by coroners, who established ... Read more...
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Luke Magnotta had 70 Facebook pages
June 8th, 2012 - 7:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Montreal, June 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to Montreal’s law enforcement authorities, Luka Magnotta had more than 70 pages on the world's most popular social-networking site.
On Wednesday, Montreal police Cmdr. Ian ... Read more...
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Hilary Swank surprised by success
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Hilary Swank is surprised by the fame she has got and says she finds it odd to think that she is a Hollywood star.The Oscar winner ... Read more...
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Hillary Swank ’surprised’ by name on Hollywood Walk of Fame
January 2nd, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 2 (ANI): Hillary Swank has said that she was surprised when she got her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Despite winning an Oscar, the 'Conviction' star still can't ... Read more...
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Quentin Tarantino editor passes away during LA heatwave
September 29th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 29 (ANI): Quentin Tarantino's long time film editor Sally JoAnne Menke has been found dead in the Hollywood Hills after going hiking with her dog during the city's hottest day ... Read more...
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Hollywood sign to be turned into a luxury hotel
May 11th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): As part of a unique project, the iconic Hollywood sign would be turned into a luxury hotel with spectacular views.The idea has come from Danish architect ... Read more...
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Hugh Heffner’s Last Minute $900,000 Saves The Hollywood Sign!
April 27th, 2010 - 10:37 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Apr 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The land behind the Hollywood sign is no longer up for grabs by those who would turn it into a housing development. That is due to the ... Read more...
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Playboy Baron saves Hollywood, again
April 27th, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg can now take a relief breath thanks to playboy tycoon Hugh Hefner. The actor- director duo had been trying to save ... Read more...
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Playboy’s Hugh Hefner donates $900,000 to save the iconic Hollywood sign
April 27th, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Hollywood, Apr 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Playboy’s Hugh Hefner came to the rescue of the iconic Hollywood sign. He donated a whooping $900,000, which was needed to keep the sign and the ... Read more...
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Hugh Hefner’s Donation Saves The Hollywood Sign From The Developers
April 27th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 27, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The developers won't be constructing anything at the rear of the landmark ‘Hollywood’ sign.California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, uttered on Monday that a final $900,000 ... Read more...
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Hugh Hefner Prevents Demolition Of Hollywood Sign By Donating $900,000
April 27th, 2010 - 7:05 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Los Angeles, Apr 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner has played a significant role in saving the iconic Hollywood sign from demolition after he donated $900,000 to prevent it ... Read more...
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Generous Hefner saves ‘HOLLYWOOD’ with $900k-donation
April 27th, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 27 (ANI): Playboy magazine's founder Hugh Hefner has saved the Hollywood sign by donating 900,000 dollars needed to prevent a development that would block the famous landmark on Hollywood ... Read more...
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Playboy donation saves Hollywood sign from sprawl
April 27th, 2010 - 5:58 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, April 27 (DPA) A $900,000 donation from flamboyant Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has saved the world-famous Hollywood sign from being bulldozed to make way for a building development, California ... Read more...
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12.5M To Save The Hollywood Sign Raised With Hugh Heffner’s Help
April 27th, 2010 - 1:09 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Apr 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Trust for Public Land conservation group has managed to raise the money needed to keep the land behind the Hollywood sign out of the hands of ... Read more...
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Hanks, Spielberg lead campaign to save Hollywood sign
April 26th, 2010 - 4:39 am ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and director Steven Spielberg have stepped up efforts to save the Hollywood sign from being torn down.
They are leading a campaign to purchase the ... Read more...
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Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg’s last-ditch bid to save ‘HOLLYWOOD’
April 25th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 25 (ANI): Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are fronting a campaign to save the iconic Hollywood sign from being bulldozed.The actor-director duo is making all efforts to buy off the ... Read more...
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Campaigners close to save the Hollywood sign
April 14th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 14 (ANI): A conservation group is close to accomplishing its mission of saving the Hollywood sign, as it is nearing the 12.5 million dollars it needs to secure the future ... Read more...
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Hollywood sign still at demolition risk
March 26th, 2010 - 3:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 26 (ANI): The iconic Hollywood sign in Beverley Hills is at the risk of being demolished.Even though the sign is owned by the city, the property around it falls under ... Read more...
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World’s largest billboard unveiled in Gloucestershire
March 18th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 18 (ANI): Paddy Power has unveiled the world's biggest free-standing billboard on Cleeve Hill overlooking Cheltenham Racecourse.The colossal sign is 270ft long eclipsing the previous world record holder, which ... Read more...
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‘HOLLYWOOD’ sign set to vanish from sight - for a day
February 11th, 2010 - 3:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 11 (ANI): The famous Hollywood sign in Los Angeles is set to vanish from sight - for a day.A group of conservationists were said to have bagged a legal bid ... Read more...
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Hollywood sign atop the hill could be a thing of the past
February 10th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A nonprofit group- Public Trust for Lands has designs on the Hollywood sign. They are planning to cover it up with a banner that says ... Read more...
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Hollywood Sign To Vanish?
February 10th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) If things go right, then chances are there that you will find the big 450 ft long Hollywood sign vanish. In a bit to save the ... Read more...
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Boxing champ Amir Khan eyes Oscar after retirement
May 28th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 28 (ANI): British boxing champ Amir Khan wants to turn to acting once he is done knocking out competition in the ring.The present Commonwealth lightweight champion has fallen in ... Read more...
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Theron speaks about moving to Hollywood and fame
February 28th, 2008 - 11:54 pm ICT by admin
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron gives credit to her mother for her Hollywood career and says she motivated her and bought her a one-way air ticket to ... Read more...
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Iconic Hollywood sign threatened by private development
February 16th, 2008 - 11:20 am ICT by admin
DPA
Los Angeles, Feb 16 (DPA) The world-famous Hollywood sign overlooking Los Angeles is under threat from property developers, prompting an angry reaction from residents and officials in the city. Chicago-based investment firm ... Read more...
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