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| Backstreet Boys get Hollywood star ahead of world tour Posted: 22 Apr 2013 07:46 PM PDT
"Backstreet is Back ... and we aren't going anywhere," Nick Carter, 33, told fans as all five members of the 1990s band gathered to unveil their star — located right next to another popular boy band, Boyz II Men. The close harmony singers were visibly emotional as they thanked their families and fans for their support over the years. "What an honour it is," said Kevin Richardson, 40, holding back tears. "What a beautiful day. What another beautiful way to celebrate 20 years together." Formed in 1993 in Florida, the Backstreet Boys went on to sell more than 130 million albums worldwide and score hits such as "I Want It That Way", and "Shape of My Heart". The other members of the group are Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough. After several hiatuses in the 2000s and the departure of Richardson, the five original members officially got back together last year and will embark on a world tour in May, starting in China. Backstreet Boys are also due to release a new album this summer, and a music documentary in 2014. — Reuters |
| Reese Witherspoon apologises for drunken spat Posted: 22 Apr 2013 06:42 PM PDT
Witherspoon, 37, one of Hollywood's most beloved celebrities, was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning in Atlanta, after arguing with police who stopped her husband James Toth on suspicion of drunken driving.
In a statement released late on Sunday, the American actress said she could not go into detail about what happened, citing legal reasons. But she added: "I do want to say I clearly had one drink too many and I am deeply embarrassed about the things I said," Witherspoon said in the statement. "It was definitely a scary situation and I was frightened for my husband, but that was no excuse. I was disrespectful to the officer who was just doing his job. I have nothing but respect for the police and I am very sorry for my behaviour." Witherspoon, who has recently dyed her signature blonde hair brown, appeared in New York on Sunday as scheduled for the premiere of her latest film "Mud", as news of her arrest began to break. The actress, who won an Oscar in 2006 for playing country star June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line" and made her movie debut at age 15, had until now avoided the kind of scandal that hits many Hollywood stars. According to the police report, Toth, 42, was pulled over when he drove across a double line on the road. Appearing dishevelled, smelling of alcohol and with bloodshot eyes, he then failed a blood-alcohol breath test and a field sobriety test. Witherspoon was warned to stay inside the vehicle but after her husband's arrest, she got out of the car and said, "she was a 'US citizen' and that she had the right to 'stand on American ground'," according to the police report. Witherspoon was arrested on an allegation of disorderly conduct. The actress asked if the police officer knew who she was, saying: "You're about to find out who I am. ... You're going to be on national news," the police report said. The couple was released from custody about 3:30am on Friday. Witherspoon has been in the Atlanta area filming her next movie "The Good Lie", based on the real life story of a refugee from the Sudanese civil war. Toth and Witherspoon married in 2011 and have a son together. Witherspoon has two children from her first husband, actor Ryan Phillippe. — Reuters |
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