Detroit Free Press from Detroit, Michigan • 2

DETROIT FREE PRESS WWW.KKEEP.COM 2 A KATUHHAY, MAY 10, 2003 JOHN SMYNTTK'S CETTING IT STRAIGHT ES IBS TBS WJBK-TV seems a shoo-in for Emmys Channel 2 's news shows logged 40 nominations ByJOHNSMYNTEK HUt fRlSS STAFF WfUTtR Detroit voice encounters 'Chicago' star shopping Paul W. Smith, WJR-AM (760) morning voice, wasn't kidding when he said Friday that he bumped into actress Renee hi I Zellweger in the Kroger supermarket on Kercheval inGrosse; Pointe on Thursday evening during one of his new-daddy diaper-buying runs. Smith said she was The Free Tress corrects all errors of fact. If you know of an error, please call John X. Miller, public editor, at 313-222-2111 or KOO-678-7771 anytime.

Or you can write him at 600 W. Fort, Detroit 48226, or send e-mail to miller freepress.com. For a direct response, please provide a dnytime phone number. An obituary for Geraldine Ellington in Friday's Local News and Oakland sections should have said her memorial service will be May 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel on the University of Detroit Mercy campus. An article in Friday's Local News and Oakland sections on Michigan vacancies to the U.S.

6th Circuit Court of Appeals should have said three of the four judges who voted against the University of Michigan's position were appointed by Republican presidents. The article also included an incorrect first name for former court nominee Kathleen MeCree Lewis. WDrV-TV, Channel 4), who broke his left ankle in three places trying to mimic a child skateboarder on his show. Chosen: Comedian Dom Irrera to open for Cher's latest farewell appearance, May 17 at Joe Louts Arena. Local Cher impersonator Debra Jimmerson of Plymouth won Olympla Entertainment Cher soundalike contest.

Suing: Pop superstar Mi-' ehael Jackson against Motown Records, his old record label, seeking unpaid royalties and rights to his Motown catalog. The lawsuit accuses Motown and its Universal Music parent company of reneging on the terms of a 1980 agreement that settled an acrimonious split from Motown by Jackson and his brothers in 1976. A spokesman for Universal said the company had not seen the suit. Updated: The condition of stroke victim Luther Vandross, 52. Now breathing on his own, he's still in intensive care in New York, unconscious since April 16.

Sued: Actress Demi Moore, by the former manager of her Idaho ranch for more than $200,000, accusing her of sexual harassment and discrimination. Moore's attorney said the suit was ridiculous and threatened a countersuit. Lee's judge also granted a defense motion to dismiss, meaning Lee must indicate he was arrested if asked, but then cite the disjnissal. O'Connor gets serious Retiring but not shy singer Sinead O'Connor says she'll teach religion after ting the music business in July. "I want to train to become a religion teacher of primary school children," the 36-year-old Irish singer said.

O'Connor added that she is particularly interested in a group called Death Midwives. "They help people who are dying not to be afraid and help make death gentle and calm and even a growing experience," she said. Em scores with shrink Eminem soccer icon? A Brit psychologist says the Detroit rapper's anger-spewing recordings are perfect for inspiring that nation's often frenzied soccer teams and fans. BRIEFLY Injured: TV host John Walsh (10 a.m. weekdays, competition is judged by academy chapters in Los Angeles, St.

Louis and Atlanta for fairness. In the highly visible best anchor category, three Channel 7 anchors morning coanchor Carolyn Clifford, 6 and 11 p.m, longtimer Diana Lewis and weekender Heather Ca-tallo face off against Channel 2's Huel Perkins and Flint personality Bill Harris. That's a curious mix, to be sure. Channel 2 weathercaster Chris Edwards is the only nominee in the weather anchor category, guaranteeing him a statuette. In the reporter talent category, Channel 2's Fanchon Stinger is up against coworker Amy Lange, Channel 4 prober Kevin Dietz, fellow Channel 4 reporter Marcella Lee and Flint's Liney Davis.

Other nomination highlights include one for longtime Channel 50 Red Wings producer Toby Cunningham, who just completed his final season as the team shifts its TV games elsewhere. Sue Marx, the winner of several Emmys and an Oscar, also is a nominee. Channel 2 swept the investigative nominations with a total of three for Scott Lewis and Kerry Birmingham. Zellweger: Krogering! It's virtually assured that. June 8 will be one happy evening at WJBK-TV (Channel 2).

That's because when the Michigan chapter of the National Television Academy hands out Emmy awards at its annual gala at the Dearborn Inn, the Fox owned-and-operated station stands to be a big winner, based on nominations announced Friday. WJBK programming garnered 40 nominations, far outdistancing WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) at 25, the combined WWJ-TV-WKBD-TV with 19 and WDIV-TV (Channel 4) at 17. Public telecaster WTVS-TV (Channel 56) had 12 nods; Fox Sports Net Detroit tallied 11. Note that the awards are not a foolproof measure of telecast merit. Some stations subsidize nomination fees of $100 to $225; others expect talent to pay out of their own pockets.

Hence some top-rated shows and popular personalities never get tossed into the fray. The accompanied by an unidentified man, was friendly and said she was relaxing after four years of virtual nonstop film work. Tommy Lee gets a break Justice has spoken! The February 1998 spousal abuse case against rock drummer Tommy Lee has been reduced to a misdemeanor, ending five years of probation for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife, actress Pamela Anderson. (She's affianced to Detroit musician Kid Rock.) ft Wesflander hopes 'Idol' moments will boost his career Bv JULIE HINDS FREE PRES5 STAFF WRITER A Michigan Friday Daily 3 and 4: Midday 918 and 3109 N- Evening 122 and 1638 Roildown 11,15,25,30,31 Kent) 5, 6, 11, 16, 21, 22, 34, 37, 3f), 42, 43, 51, 52, 56, 63, 65, 66, 63,73,74,75,76. Change Play BN5034, RK7836, KN3776, SL1631, AP378O.NY01O2 Today's WinFall jackpot $2.1 million Mega Millions 1, 10, 20, 22, 28 Mega Ball 39 Jackpot estimate: $20 million -Ohio Friday Pick 3 and 4 Midday 889 and 6730 Evening .....117 and 7284 Buckeye Five 7,8,11,14,19 Super Lotto Plus jackpot previous numbers on the Web at wrvmmichigan.govlottery you heard from any labels? If anybody is calling, they're probably calling 19 Management (a producer of "American and I haven't talked to them yet.

Country music is what I want to do. Hopefully, I'll get break into that Josh Gracin Michigan? I have no clue If I'd stayed on the show, I would have been coming home. I was looking forward to singing the National An-, them at the Pistons game. Was there anything you wouldn't do because it was too show-bizzy? I wasn't going to dress a certain way. I wanted to be a normal guy and wear something I could wear in an everyday situation.

I wasn't going to smile every time the camera came my way. I was just going to be me. At the "Idol mansion, did anyone's habits drive you nuts? Yeah, Clay would sing in his sleep. Contact JULIE HINDS at was voted How did you feel when Ruben landed in the bottom two instead of you last week? I was shocked because I'll be the first to admit if I had a bad performance or whatever. I just felt I should have been at least in the bottom two at that point Did you think your performance of "To Love Somebody" on Tuesday was among your best? I thought this week was my best performance of the whole show.

It's just something that happens. If you look throughout the show, Rickey got voted off on his best performance, Trenyce got voted off hers, Kim Caldwell on hers. It seemed to be a trend. Do you know when you'll have time to come home to gone it started to weigh on me. And then Simon getting on me a couple of times and I started to think about, "Well, am I good enough to even be here?" What's your opinion of Simon? He let you have it during the judging and you gave it right back to him.

It was basically in the heat of the moment, a joking around kind of thing. He tells you the truth. He speaks his mind. Who are you rooting for at this point? I think who should win is Clay. What was your best moment with Bringing my daughter (13-month-old Briana) up onstage Wednesday night Worst moment? I'd have to say when Rickey Josh Gracin may have been kicked off "American Idol" this week, but he came away looking like a winner.

Thanks to the show, the West-land native is being touted as a future star of country music. He's also featured on a new CD of classic love songs performed by this year's "Idol" finalists. Not bad for a guy who placed fourth. Monday, Gracin will appear on "Live with Regis and Kelly" and MTVs "TRL." He talked from Los Angeles about what it was like becoming the best-known singing Marine since Gomer Pyle. QUESTION: Pat Boone said you've got the best chance of having a major career.

Have a chance to industry. You've looked pretty serious on the show in recent weeks. Were you upset or worried? The pressure of making sure I represent the Marine Corps the way they need to be represented worrying about my family and if they're doing OK with me being US To start or stop delivery, 31 3-222-6500 or for missing papers: 800-395-3300 To give us (news tip 313-222-6600 i i OJD IBnrin FUn ta CO ar Floppy i ri I II Dlaital Processing Digital rYfats 79 If 1 tagp tiiir hM Printing VIP Members: FREE 2nd Set or 1 BOB zunrroeessiB WE'LL BEAT OR MATCH ANY LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICE! 4T-5r TGNIGHT1 OLYMPUS' 5o ixct' ICcnlcalRevio OLYMPUS' S(yM 300 KKal All Metal All Weather All Stylua 'AStnOnTV 11 3.2 Utgapbttl 3xZoom 5 tSuptrSmatAPS 35-70 Zoom 3 9 MenaDlml CCD 95i: S5 $14935 LM ll 2sa hnpotslbh. Let Woodward Camera Pay Your Sales Tax May 8-15 MINOLTA MINOLTA 160 DATE MINOLTA EXPLORER 28-70 Zoom 0S' 3B-MZoom 51 "7asa ja n-SOmm Zoom Lm w28-80 tons W28995 MA MINOUA Dirvjcse "7l GE F3QO MINOUA Di MINO0A DirvJGE S414 i i 4.0 Megiplxtl 4i Optical Zoom Lent r'l ll (ji-n 4inmUnri.) I Li rHtJl 39995uiOJ BINOCULARS i a pa wm -ll-mS. pir.v isp 33 DAY HOME TftSAL NIKON Starting OFOtflBlOOiMB" Let VIoodmrd Camera Pay Your Sales Tax May 8-15 1 FUJIFILM 0G5O 9 Nikon.

Canoneosa ti Cl Mr In Mm hiilim hi in OilO m- r-V NevcrTurn Queen Set NevcrTurn Queen Set 'i kOiaalI.liOlgiWIMai 1 $1 QQ95tSM) Quaeo Sat MpMjIIRt 1 MinMvMiiiulnllMMrt to" Fm Fr 32MB Ctrd Sl F1LJIFILM UlhOTI. 3100 7 -i im.i i Ait Twin '348 Fun M48 King 698 Twin '298 Full '348 King '598 Twin '178 Full 248 King '548 fine 303 Oplicoii'3 2 Dltal Zoom i.iinmMMmim SiOpncttZNiiiUN KCmtMoMMont ComMiwd) 72 I hi (f 0nt-TouchRedEyi sCLUJ $9in9S Mi 6))j 95 3 -Q ft FUJIFILM 3bdo Nikon. COOLPIX570Q CatlOll TwerSjof S400 BX Optical Zooro-Mkir ED Urn (35-280mm, 6 0ElWlwMegii(ilMtCCD irv" NeverTurn Queen Set NeverTurn Queen Set NevcrTurn Queen Set 'A FIIIMlaCtl2MI rt I omewo.l Digw .1 MINK MM U.I.I A.M. 1 Ono-mlnun Mov tiaturt AuU 1 SuM-lo Spaikar $1099 05 MillHRtmio $100 i MmiM arm tut fP' $39995 -fsnufiiG)) Twin '598 Full 698 King '1098 Twin '498 Full '598 King. '898 Twin '448 Full '498 King '848 Canon TZwrStK A7D trtnrs for fHilii S.tMogaoliol liOpUalZoom 10 ComtmH Zoom Hjji TuiPix.

S602 I I PhMH(Him lMCCD IMC(rMMHin0an I $SB9S5 1kJ (247ouncM) I Hbiltal Mitrh limm Cjintral I FURNITURE 95 $-1 ROflOO i EXPRESS i. 4 'f Nobody Delivers A Better Valuo -IT..