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Producer barred from Oscars
A producer of the war story The Hurt Locker will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards because of e-mails he sent urging academy members to vote for his movie. But he will receive an Oscar if his film wins best picture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the action on Tuesday against producer Nicolas Chartier, who violated Oscar rules that prohibit mailings promoting a film by disparaging another. Chartier sent e-mails seeking support for The Hurt Locker, “not a “[US]$500 million film” — an obvious reference to best-picture contender Avatar. Chartier apologized in a subsequent e-mail.
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Campbell won’t be charged
Police say model Naomi Campbell likely won’t face criminal charges in New York City after her driver said she hit him from the back seat of her luxury SUV. The driver told police Campbell hit him from behind and his head struck the steering wheel, causing bruising under his right eye. Police on Tuesday issued a harassment report after the driver decided not to pursue the matter.
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