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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Jack Nicholson to Hillary Clinton: “You’re Right Kid!”


The devilish grin, the raised eyebrows, the Academy Award-winning roles – yes, Jack Nicholson is giving it all in support of Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.


An unusual video emerged last week on YouTube, consisting of cleverly edited clips from Jack Nicholson’s most famous movies, supporting the campaign of US Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.


The video, titled “Jack and Hill,” features excerpts from “Batman,” “The Shining,” “Chinatown” and “A Few Good Men.”


In character, Nicholson says things like “Who do you trust? Hubba hubba hubba, money money money, who do you trust?” and “Things could be better, things could be a whole lot better” and “I’ll make this as easy for you as I can,” all in reference to Clinton’s adequacy as President of the United States.


Also in character, he says, “There’s nothing sexier than a woman you have to salute” and “What can I tell you kid? You’re right!”


The video ends with Nicholson saying he “approved this message.” The video has been viewed more than 1.2 million times.


It debuted early Saturday on the video-sharing website and was created with help from director Rob Reiner, “Jack and Hill” spokesman Yusuf K. Robb told the Associated Press this weekend.


It was done without the Clinton campaign’s endorsement, Robb said.


In between excerpts, messages flash on screen reading Clinton has a health care plan and she also plans to bring the troops back home and restore the country’s credibility around the world.


Nicholson joins celebrity supporters of Clinton such as Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand and Reese Witherspoon.


A parodical video response in support of Clinton’s rival, Barack Obama, has already been posted, using other movie clips where Nicholson looks irate.

Kenny Chesney Leads Country Nominations


Singer Kenny Chesney is leading the way at the 43rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards with 11 nominations, including entertainer of the year.
The star is also up for top male vocalist, song and video of the year for Don't Blink.

If Chesney gets entertainer of the year - the most coveted trophy - it will be his fourth straight win.

For the first time, fans can vote for the winner of the entertainer gong. The show takes place in Las Vegas in May.

Chesney's other nominations included two nods in the album of the year category for singing and producing Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates.
He also received two nominations for single record of the year for singing and producing Don't Blink.

"I just try to be the kinda artist I wanted to see when I was coming up," he said.

"To me, if you remember who you are, sing songs that speak to that and pay attention to the fans, that's all I can hope for. Seeing those people every night, I don't think I could do anything less."

Chesney, the former husband of actress Renee Zellweger, also received a double nomination for singing and producing Shift Work in the vocal event of the year category.

In the same category, his work with Tracy Lawrence and Tim McGraw on Find Out Who Your Friends Are also made the shortlist.

'Big leagues'

Rodney Atkins received six nominations, including top male vocalist.

"It's amazing to have your name mentioned with these guys like George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley," he said. "It's going to take a while to sink in."

Atkins's other nominations included song of the year and video of the year for Watching You and album of the year for If You're Going through Hell, which he also co-produced.

"It's nice to be noticed, kind of like getting to step into the big leagues. It's what you always hope for," he added.

Brad Paisley, Big & Rich and Sugarland all received four nominations each.
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Kenny Chesney was showedwith 11 nominations when the contenders for the Academy of Country Music Awards were announced on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Rodney Atkins was second with six nominations, followed by Brad Paisley with four as an individual and Big & Rich and Sugarland with four each as duos. Along with the nominations, announced in Nashville, came word that for the first time fans will choose the winner of the entertainer of the year prize. Voting will begin May 5; the awards will be presented on May 18 in a program to be telecast on CBS from Las Vegas.