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Sopranos stories: 8 news briefs
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Plus, Marilyn Manson grosses us all out some more
Sun (UK) Jun 30, 09 12:27 PM CDT
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Amy Winehouse is bringing fleas to St. Lucia. Her swanky resort quarters had to be fumigated thanks to the “five or six” stray dogs she’s adopted, a source tells the Sun , and management banned her from rescuing any more animals. Elsewhere: The latest in a series of TMI moments from Marilyn Manson, courtesy of Bang Showbiz: “I'll give you a cervical exam,” he said longingly to Lady Gaga while watching her shoot a video.
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'Big Pussy' denies whacking ex
New York Daily News Feb 11, 09 10:13 AM CST
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Sopranos mobster Vincent Pastore (“Big Pussy”) settled his $5.5 million court battle with his ex-fiance, who accused him of whacking her—on the head, New York Daily News reports. Pastore, who describes his ex as a “gold-digger,” admitted pulling her hair and screaming at her, but denied hitting her—even though she reportedly pulled down his pants in public during the 2005 argument.
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Brancato gets 10 years for role in cop killing
New York Daily News Jan 9, 09 1:18 PM CST
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Lillo Brancato was given a reduced sentence of 10 years in prison for the attempted burglary that ended in the murder of an off-duty police officer, the New York Daily News reports today. The ex- Sopranos actor, 32, also got 5 years of probation for the botched prescription-drug robbery, during which his partner in crime shot the officer. A Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association exec slammed the decision as “a travesty of justice.”
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Don't fuhgeddaboutit: Sale to aid wounded
E! Online May 28, 08 3:55 AM CDT
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Anybody who ever wanted to dress like New Jersey's most famous fictional mobster could soon find an offer they can't refuse, reports E! Online. James Gandolfini is auctioning off 24 costumes he wore as mob boss Tony Soprano—including the blood-spattered ensemble the character wore when he was shot. All proceeds from the sale next month will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, which aids injured Iraq and Afghanistan vets.
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Bada bing! Retired judge won't get cut of hit series' profits
E! Online Dec 20, 07 4:04 AM CST
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A New Jersey jury took less than two hours to put a retired judge's lawsuit against "Sopranos" creator David Chase in concrete boots, E! Online reports. The ex-judge, who claimed he was owed money for helping Chase come up with ideas for the hit series, had been pursuing Chase in the courts since 2002.
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Emotional Chase defends creation against ex-judge after a cut
E! Online Dec 19, 07 8:55 AM CST
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"Sopranos" creator David Chase took the stand in a New Jersey courtroom yesterday and testified that hearing he was being sued over his hit TV series made him want to cry, E! News reports. A retired judge who took Chase on a tour of wiseguy hangouts, many of which wound up in the show, is suing Chase for a cut of the profits.
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New York takes exec to task for fan-bashing
New York Oct 29, 07 7:10 PM CDT
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"Eat me:" choice words from New York's David Edelstein to Sopranos creator David Chase, who recently called fans "bloodthirsty" for caring more about Tony Soprano's foggy fate than real-world troubles. "There is nothing bloodthirsty about hoping for a little closure at the end of a much-loved work of art," Edelstein replies.
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'30 Rock' wins best comedy; other honors
Hollywood Reporter Sep 17, 07 6:47 AM CDT
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"The Sopranos" took top drama honors at the Emmies last night, and won for writing and directing as well, making the HBO series the first drama in 30 years to nail all three for its finale season. Other Emmies were spread among a broad field, with ratings-challenged "30 Rock" winning outstanding comedy series. Executive producer, writer, and star Tina Fey thanked its “dozens and dozens of viewers” for their support.
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