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DG MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009 THE SCEEHE THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Sln Demi's Tweets help save woman I ft Slip into summer mode now He says there were no injuries. Beyonc voices cartoon Beyonce Knowles impresses 4-year-old nephew by voicing a role on his favorite cartoon show instead of just telling After a short furlough, Monday Morning Good News is back, brimming with happy and clenched tightly in the jaws of the Joy Kitten, the purring spirit of goodwill, and attacking plastic shopping bags: him she voiced a role on his favorite cartoon show as anyone else would do: The singer-actress says she took a part on Nickelodeon's "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!" because her nephew, Daniel Julez Smith son of Solange Knowles, is a As the law or probabilities would dictate, Demi Moore's millions of Tweets have finally saved a human life. An online chain of posts involving the Twitter empress prompted California police to go to the aid of a woman who was iff rf 1 PEOPLE SUZANNE CONDIE LAMBERT fan of the show. Knowles will play Shine, lead singer of an animated girl group, in episodes airing April 27-30. "The one challenging thing for me in playing having suicidal thoughts, the Associated Press reports.

San Jose Sgt. Ronnie Lopez says the department received a phone call early JASON MERRITTGETTY IMAGES Actor Ben Affleck gave his daughter Violet an accidental lesson in German swear words when he spilled the beans at a restaurant. By Karina Bland The Arizona Republic If only April, but we're preparing for what to come by stocking up on the things that help us get through the summer. Here are three cool ideas: Go tubing Slip into something cool and comfortable like the lightweight smocked tube dress from Old Navy for $24.50. The elastic tie-front is flattering, and the gauzy cotton fabric and tiered skirt just float around our legs, kicking up a cool breeze.

We wear it when we're blow-drying in the morning so we don't get overheated and to pick up the newspaper off the driveway. Wear it over a bathing suit or to the zoo with the kids. Remember Mom's housedress? Same concept yet so much cuter. Details: oldnavy.com. Flip-flop frenzy While you're at Old i Navy, check Friday morning from a person in Dallas who was tipped off to a supposed suicide attempt through die site.

Moore, a popular celebrity Twitterer, was involved in a discussion on the site that began when a user sent the actress what appeared to be suicidal notes. the role of Shine was her voice," she tells USA Today. "It's really, really high, and my voice is deep and a little husky." Benefit show Little Richard and Chuck Berry are dusting off the songbook of a New Orleans legend to raise money for the city's parks and schools. They're part of a May 30 concert at the New Orleans Arena called the Dom Domino, the Associated Press reports. The concert is a fundraising event for a charity run by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees called Operation Kids, which has raised more than $1.5 million since 2007.

Violet gets German lesson Ben Affleck shares story of teaching daughter Violet to swear in German, the most melodious of all cuss languages: The actor tells Jay Leno that he spilled food while dining with his family at a Mexican restaurant and caught himself making the first sounds of a no-no word. He quickly switched to a German word that means the same thing and begins with the same sound. "Why I came up with that word, I don't know. I have not even been to Germany, but guess thafs a German swear word in my subconscious," he says. Violet asked what the word meant.

"If just a bad word, and we don't say that," Affleck explained. Unable to resist the forbidden, Violet repeated the word over and over in the busy restaurant. 'Fast Furious' ends in 1st "Fast Furious" left the competition in the dust with a $72.5 million opening weekend, the best so far this year. That topped last weekend's $59.3 million debut for DreamWorks Animation's "Monsters vs. Aliens," which slipped to second place with $33.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

CHARLEY GALLAYGETTY IMAGES Beyonce' Knowles lent her voice to a cartoon singer on "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!" Lopez says officers made immediate contact with a 48- out the colorful display of flip- flops. At two ino Effect. They'll be performing songs popularized by New Orleans native and Rock and year-old female resident of San Jose and transferred her to a local hospital for "psychiatric evaluation." Roll Hall of Fame artist Fats pairs for $5, they're cheap enough to leave scattered around the The efforts by some fans to find our hotel rooms, call our hotel rooms, attach things to our bus, is something I have to condemn. "American Idol" winner David Cook asking fans to give him 1 r. Actor Billy Dee Williams was born 72 years ago today in New York City.

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Everyone will save money, and perhaps the planet, as well, through recycling. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Country singer Merle Haggard, 72. Actor Roy Thinnes 71. Actor John Ratzenberger 62, Actress Marilu Henner "Evening 57. Singer-guitarist Frank Black (the Pixies), 44.

Actress Ari Meyers 40. Actor Paul Rudd, 40. Actor Jason Hervey Wonder 37. Bassist Markku Lappalainen (Hoobastank), 36. Actor Zach Braff 34.

Actress Candace Cameron Bure 33. GETTY I I IMAGES LV Associated Press W- GETTY IMAGES i 1 DEAR ABBY 'Nightmare' attack leaves wife in fear CELEBRITY NEWS ON YOUR CELLPHONE Text azceleb to 44636 to get breaking-news alerts about your favorite stars sent to your phone. HOROSCOPE Happy birthday for Monday, April 6, 2009: Learn not to sit on anger this year. If it is expressed as hurt feelings before you get to anger and then to rage, others will be more likely to listen. If you are single, you will meet someone through your.friends.

Pretend you are not an Aries in courtship, a fire ready to happen. Instead, try easy and slow. If you are attached, the two of you gain and grow by being more vulnerable and open. You start the ball rolling. Pisces can make you angry.

The star show the kind of day you 11 have: 5-dynamk; 4-positive; 3-average; 2 -so-so; 1-drffkuK. Aries (March 21-April 19) New beginnings develop only after a somber conversation. Tonight: Exercise away stress. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Ideas just bubble up, as does your sense of humor. Others might not be so upbeat.

Tonight A friend has a strong point of view. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your sensitivity to family and those in your personal life makes you more than popular. Tonight-Make peace, not war. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Speak your mind, but don't be surprised by others' reactions. Tonight Be with people you enjoy.

You simply don't believe you have the flex you need to deal with everything. Tonight: Gather your bills. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You wind up being the ringleader.

Others respond to your energy far more than you realize. Tonight: As you like. Libra (Sept.23-Oct.22) The mood of others could take a toll on you. Tonight: Vanish. Screen your calls.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your focus works, though you have your hands full dealing with wayward people. Tonight: Find pals. Sagittarius (Nov.

22-Dec. 21) Consider a change on the home front be it a pet or spring cleaning. Tonight: A must-show. Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan. 19) Understanding blends into compassion, adding to a relationship.

Tonight Rent a movie or surf the Internet Work with someone directly, and you'll get great results. Tonight Visit with a friend or loved one. Wsces (Feb. 19-March 20) Your temper could flare, but not without good reason. Tonight: Listen, but do not judge.

Jacqueline BigarKing Features Synjicate allow her daughter to do this, knowing full well that the girls are close friends. Mira is the only one in the group who was excluded. How should I handle this without blowing things out of the water? Feeling Her Pain Dear Feeling Her Pain: It appears that Brittany's mother isn't as much of a friend as you thought she was, or she would not have allowed her daughter to snub your daughter the way she did. Being put on a cancellation list is no compliment, and your daughter should not attend that party even if there is a cancellation. My advice is to make a point of doing something special with your daughter on that day so she won't feel so left out She should also become involved in extracurricular activities where she can meet other children, so she won't be so dependent upon the clique that cliqued her out Write Dear Abby at dearabby.com or P.O.

Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. evaluated for a sleep disorder. People have been known to do unusual things in their sleep. Once you know the reason for what happened that night, you will then have enough information to decide what to do about your future. Dear Abby: A few days ago, my 8-year-old daughter, "Mira," told me that one of her best friends, "Brittany," was handing out envelopes in class.

When Mira asked what Brittany was doing, Brittany told her she was passing out invitations to her birthday party and that my daughter wasn't invited. I understand that the birthday girl can invite anyone she wants to her party, but this was one of Mira's closest friends. I am also friendly with Brittany's mother. The girl did tell Mira that she is on the "cancellation list and if someone cancels, then she can attend. My daughter is hurt and confused, and so am I.

This was a huge blow to Mira's self-esteem. I can't understand how Brittany's mother could Dear Abby: My husband, "Bob," and I have been married 12 years. One night three years ago, he beat me as I slept in our bed. Bob says he must have been having a nightmare and that he would never beat me. His fists were clenched as he was hitting my head and body.

I was pinned by the covers and couldn't defend myself. He has been sleeping in the guest room ever since. I lock my bedroom door every night. I have gone to counseling, but Bob refuses because he says if too expensive. I am unemployed and feel trapped financially by him.

How long can a middle-age woman survive in a loveless, passionless and distrustful marriage? All About Bob in Alabama Dar All About Bob: That depends upon the reason your marriage is loveless, passionless and distrustful. You say your husband says he has no memory of striking you. Has he ever raised a hand to you while he was awake? If the answer is no, then he should be 4 To search for dining and event information any time of day, go to mjucentraj.com on your Web-enabled phone or PDA ONLINE Nowq Miss a column? Want to read a week's worth of Dear Abby? Go to abby. azcentral.com. Keep updated on all of your favorite celebrities.

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