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John Travolta stories: 44 news summaries

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 John Travolta, 
 Ella Bleu Hit Ellen 

She makes first talk show appearance on DeGeneres' show

Nov 11, 09 8:25 AM CST
(Newser) - John Travolta filmed his first interview since son Jett’s death, talking to Ellen DeGeneres yesterday in a segment that airs today, E! reports. “I just want to take one moment to thank each and every one of you throughout this country, throughout the world, for all your support... More »

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entertainment • John Travolta • celebrity • Ellen DeGeneres • Jett Travolta • Ella Bleu Travolta • John Travolta Ellen

 Travolta: Religion 
 Helps Us Cope 

John, Kelly speak publicly for first time since Jett's tragic death

Nov 9, 09 10:50 AM CST
(Newser) - Near-daily religious counseling has helped the family cope with the loss of Jett, say John Travolta and Kelly Preston, who spoke out for the first time since his January death. “We've been working very hard every day as a family to heal,” Travolta says, "We have our... More »

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entertainment • Scientology • John Travolta • celebrity • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta • Ella Bleu Travolta

 'Juror Leak' Sparks 
 Travolta Mistrial 

Alleged extortionists to face new trial after word of acquittal gets out

Oct 22, 09 2:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Bahamian judge ordered a mistrial in the John Travolta extortion case yesterday after a loose-lipped juror apparently spread word that one of the two accused would be acquitted. The judge blamed juror misconduct after a local politician made a speech saying that a former senator—charged along with a... More »

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John Travolta • extortion • Bahamas • mistrial • Jett Travolta • Tarino Lightbourn • Pleasant Bridgewater

 Cruise Hails 
 Scientology at 
 Secret Confab 

'We never took our eyes off prize,' actor tells faithful

Oct 21, 09 2:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Cruise was one of the inspirational speakers at a secret Scientology confab in Britain, apparently attributing his success to his membership in the controversial organization. Cruise was joined by Katie Holmes and daughter Suri, John Tavolta and Kelly Preston, and some 4000 other guests at the hush-hush international gathering... More »

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Scientology • Tom Cruise • John Travolta • England • Katie Holmes • celebrity • cult • Suri Cruise • Kelly Preston • celebrities

EXTORTION CASE

 Medic: Travolta 
 Offered $15M to Hush 

Tarino Lightbourne tries to turn the tables on John Travolta at extortion trial

Oct 15, 09 9:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jett Travolta was “dead, d-e-a-d, dead” before the ambulance arrived, Bahamian paramedic Tarino Lightbourne testified yesterday—adding that it was the Travoltas’ lawyer who offered him $15 million to destroy a “Refusal of Transport/Treatment” document signed by the actor. The paramedic is charged along with a former Bahamas... More »

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entertainment • John Travolta • celebrity trials • celebrity • extortion • Bahamas • Jett Travolta • Tarino Lightbourn • Pleasant Bridgewater

 Travolta Recounts Effort 
 to Save 'Autistic' Jett 

Continuing testimony could be key in $25M extortion case

Sep 23, 09 12:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - John Travolta appeared in a Bahamian court today and recounted his efforts to save dying son Jett earlier this year, E! reports. He also publicly acknowledged Jett's troubles for the first time: "He was autistic. He suffered from a seizure disorder." After a nanny woke them to say... More »

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entertainment • John Travolta • extortion • Bahamas • CPR • mouth-to-mouth resuscitation • criminal trial • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta

 8 Ways Hollywood 
 Changed Fashion 

Before there was Sarah Jessica Parker, there was Jennifer Beals

Aug 16, 09 7:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - Fashionistas rejoice: Mad Men returns tonight! To celebrate the show's influence on fashion—yes, thin-lapelled suits and Peter Pan collars are back—CNN remembers other Hollywood offerings that dominated the fashion zeitgeist:
  • Some say Clarke Gable's bare chest in It Happened One Night caused undershirt sales to plummet by
... More »

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Hollywood • fashion • John Travolta • Sex and the City • Regis Philbin • Saturday Night Fever • Carrie Bradshaw • Mad Men • Clark Gable

 Preston to Open Up About Jett 

Wants to help other women with grief through her story

Jul 9, 09 8:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kelly Preston will speak publicly for the first time about the death of her son, Jett Travolta, at an event in October, People reports. “If she can empower one other woman who feels like they can’t get out of bed, or get through the day, whatever the loss,... More »

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entertainment • Elizabeth Edwards • John Travolta • celebrity • Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg • Maria Shriver • Meghan McCain • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta • Kate Gosselin • Wade Edwards

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Actress/ 
 Activist 
 Hannah 
 Arrested 

Plus, Angelina Jolie sets her sights on the presidency

Jun 24, 09 1:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Daryl Hannah feels strongly about coal mining—so strongly that she was arrested for protesting it in West Virginia yesterday, E! reports. The actress and 30 others staged a sit-in on a major highway and were charged with impeding traffic. Elsewhere:
  • President Angelina Jolie? It could happen. She wants
... More »

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entertainment • Angelina Jolie • John Travolta • Lindsay Lohan • celebrity • gossip • Justin Timberlake • Spencer Pratt • Jett Travolta • Nick Lachey • Heidi Pratt • Vanessa Minnillo • Daryl Hannah

MOVIE REVIEW

 Pelham 1 2 3 Remake: 
 Stick With the Original 

Slick remake of '70s thriller has its pluses, but fans of the original should stay away

Jun 12, 09 7:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a slick and solid thriller, though most critics say it pales in comparison to the '70s original—even with the energy of Denzel Washington and John Travolta.
  • Liam Lacey, Toronto Globe & Mail: The New York subway heist movie is
... More »

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John Travolta • movie review • thriller • Denzel Washington • movie remakes

In Police Report, Travolta Admits Son's Autism

Star went against Scientology teachings on diagnosis: Enquirer

Jun 11, 09 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - In a breach of Scientology protocol, John Travolta admitted his son was autistic, the National Enquirer reports. A statement to Bahamas police following the January death of 16-year-old Jett included a line from Travolta, “My son Jett suffered from a seizure disorder and he was autistic.” In the... More »

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entertainment • Scientology • John Travolta • autism • celebrity • Bahamas • Jett Travolta

 Travoltas 
 'Moving Forward' 
 After Jett's Death 

Couple staying strong for each other, friend says

Jun 4, 09 10:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - John Travolta and Kelly Preston are leaning on each other as they cope with the January death of 16-year-old son Jett, People reports. Preston seems to be improving, a family friend said. "She sounds rested, like she has turned a corner." And while "they're picking up the... More »

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entertainment • John Travolta • celebrity • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta

(Newser) - Denzel Washington said today he recently spent hours on the phone listening to John Travolta grieve over the death of his son, People reports. "Needless to say, he's struggling," said Washington at a press conference for their film, Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. "So more than... More »

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John Travolta • grief • seizure • Bahamas • Denzel Washington • grieving • Jett Travolta

Entrepreneur's Vintage Shades Slide Up the A-List

His vintage custom
shades take celebs
by storm

May 13, 09 7:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Shades are a precious necessity for paparazzi-wary celebs, but Jack Bernstein has no sympathy. The vintage-sunglasses peddler demands top dollar—up to $25,000—for his tricked-out eyewear, often scooped up at flea markets, American Way magazine reports. With his own Los Angeles shop and an upcoming line, Bernstein has... More »

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entertainment • fashion • Brad Pitt • John Travolta • celebrity • Beyonce • Gwen Stefani • Fergie • fashion designer • Jay-Z • sunglasses • Jack Bernstein • Jay-ZTV

 10 Most Promising 
 Summer Blockbusters  

Blockbusters that will make the summer even hotter

Apr 26, 09 4:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - In Hollywood, May flowers don’t bring Pilgrims; they bring summer blockbusters. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the season’s most promising flicks:
  • May 21: Christian Bale stars in Terminator Salvation, a prequel that tries to hew closer to the first two hit films instead of
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Harry Potter • Hollywood • John Travolta • Adam Sandler • Judd Apatow • Christian Bale • Denzel Washington • Seth Rogen • movies • blockbusters • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince • summer movies

earth day

 Leo, Oprah Voted 
 Greenest Celebs 

Mariah, Travolta not so much

Apr 22, 09 9:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey was voted the greenest female celebrity in an Earth Day poll, the New York Daily News reports. Leonardo DiCaprio beat out Brad Pitt and Bono for the No. 1 male spot in the survey by GreenDaily.com and Bebo.com. On the other hand, Mariah Carey is least... More »

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environment • Brad Pitt • Leonardo DiCaprio • John Travolta • Earth Day • Bono • Oprah Winfrey • green • Mariah Carey

 Travolta Extortion Case 
 Nears Trial 

Prosecution has gathered all necessary evidence

Apr 17, 09 7:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Bahamian prosecutors are ready to begin the extortion trial against two people accused of trying to profit from the death of Jett Travolta, E! reports. A former senator and a paramedic are charged with attempting to blackmail the Travoltas into giving up $25 million. They had a "failure to... More »

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John Travolta • trial • extortion • Bahamas • Jett Travolta

(Newser) - John Travolta and Kelly Preston have kept a low profile since losing their son Jett to a seizure in January, but friends tells People the family isn’t closing itself off. “They aren’t secluding themselves or paralyzed,” says one who’s seen them recently. “Nothing awkward... More »

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Scientology • John Travolta • death • seizure • Scientologists • mourning • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta • Leah Remini

 'Medical Document' 
 Used in Travolta 
 Blackmail Plot 

Document says Travolta 'refused treatment'

Jan 28, 09 4:30 AM CST
(Newser) - Two people arrested in an extortion plot against John Travolta allegedly attempted to blackmail the actor with a signed document purportedly revealing that he refused hospital treatment for his teenage son shortly before the boy's death, reports People. A Bahamian paramedic and the man's attorney pressed Travolta to buy a... More »

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John Travolta • extortion • Bahamas • Jeff Travolta • Tarino Lightbourn • Pleasant Bridgewater • Royal Bahamian Police

(Newser) - Paramedic Tarino Lightbourne, the second of three suspects held in the John Travolta extortion case, pleaded not guilty today to conspiracy charges in the Bahamas, E! Online reports. Lightbourne had driven Jett Travolta to a hospital the day he died. The paramedic is being held without bail; a prosecutor says... More »

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John Travolta • extortion • conspiracy • Bahamas • Kelly Preston • Jett Travolta

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