17 July 2002
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Cocaine and Alcohol Found in Aaliyah Pilot's Blood

Autopsy report findings from the body of the pilot flying the plane that Aaliyah spent her final moments onboard show he had cocaine and alcohol in his blood. The singer, seven friends and pilot Luis Morales all lost their lives when the Cessna 402-B on its way to the American mainland crash-landed on take off in the Bahamas last August. Fans and friends of the tragic singer have speculated about Morales' flying experience and the fact the plane was overloaded with people and luggage - but it now appears the cause of the crash could have been even more serious. It has not yet been made clear whether cocaine and alcohol in the pilot's blood are in any way responsible for the plane crash.
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Duchovny Goes X-Rated?

Fans of former X-Files star David Duchovny may see lots more of the hunky star in his new movie. The actor will star alongside Julia Roberts, Blair Underwood and Catherine Keener in new Steven Soderbergh flick Full Frontal, and in one scene, Duchovny will be in a state of what the New York Post describes as "heightened awareness." Even though David reportedly used a fake member for the shot, and most of it allegedly takes place under a sheet, censors fought for the scene to be cut. But Soderbergh reportedly insisted on it staying in the finished film.
Arnie Wants To Wait for Politics
Arnold Schwarzenegger has turned down the chance to run for governor of California, but feels he might be ready for politics the next time round. The movie star and staunch Republican has teased the media for many years about his political ambitions, but now he may be closer than ever. He has told Los Angeles Republican leaders to keep him in mind when they're looking for a representative for Governor when the job is next up for grabs. Schwarzenegger says, "It's something that I'm still interested in (for) the future. I think that the greatest thing you can do is serve the people. It gives me the greatest satisfaction -- much more than going down another red carpet to do a movie premiere -- to go and create after-school programs, help special Olympians, inspire kids to stay away from drugs and gangs."
Hugh's Aston Mangled

Actor Hugh Grant is an angry man - a motorist has reversed into his custom-built Aston Martin. The About A Boy star only received his $240,000 hand-built V12 Vanquish two weeks ago, which he had waited two years for, and will now have to pay $12,000 to repair the large dent caused by the reckless unknown driver. While Hugh happily played golf with pals at a west London golfing range, little did he know another motorist was damaging his prized possession before fleeing the scene. A friend of Hugh's says, "The car is his pride and joy. He had been terrified about something happening to it, but he didn't expect an accident after just a few weeks. Hugh had stopped off to hit balls with some friends. When he finished he found a massive dent in the car. He was absolutely livid. He had no idea who reversed into it. He just can't believe that after waiting all that time the car is damaged already."
Harrison Ford's Submarine Film Attacked by Real-Life Heroes
Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson's new submarine nuclear disaster movie K- 19: The Widowmaker has been attacked by the real-life Russian seamen portrayed in the film. Director Kathryn Bigelow went to great lengths to "pay tribute" to the sailors who lost their lives in a 1961 underwater nuclear catastrophe, but the survivors of the K-19 disaster insist the film portrays them as drunks. The survivors were given initial drafts of the script, so they could add their comments - and they all attacked onboard drinking scenes that still appear in the movie. A spokesman for the veterans says, "The drinking onboard is pure lies - they show the men as a bunch of drunken idiots. You wouldn't let these men in your apartment let alone onto a nuclear submarine." Point Break director Bigelow has toned down many of the drinking scenes and insists when the Russians see the finished film, they will be proud of it. She says, "These were strong, courageous and intelligent men facing an unthinkable situation, and acting in the most heroic way humanly possible." Meanwhile, former Russian submarine communications officer Igor Kolosov, who served as a consultant on the film, urges moviegoers to take the new film seriously - because they'll be watching the men who prevented World War Three by sacrificing themselves rather than causing a nuclear explosion off the coast of America. He says, "If there had been a nuclear explosion, who knows what could have happened."
Will Smith's Multi-Talented Family
Jada Pinkett Smith has shown hubby Will Smith isn't the only member of their family who can combine movie and music careers. The sexy actress is following in the footsteps of Smith, who recorded soundtrack songs for his films Men In Black and Wild Wild West - by making music for her new flick Matrix Reloaded. Pinkett Smith is busy working on the track, and Will confesses Jada's so good he's even persuaded her to help him out, singing on his new album. But the actor confesses he's yet to tempt her to take her talent out of the studio, explaining, "I haven't been able to get her to sing away from the house. She's not really comfortable with it yet."
Depp Is Ricci's Number One
Christina Ricci's ideal man is her three-time co-star Johnny Depp. The stunning 22-year-old acted with Depp in Sleepy Hollow, The Man Who Cried and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. And while she knows he's off-limits as a married man, Ricci reckons the dark-haired star is definitely the coolest guy in Hollywood. She says, "He's the kindest, most loving man ever. There's nobody like him, because nobody can be that fabulous. I've worked with him three times and we have a lot in common. We don't like to talk to other actors while we're working and we just deal with the director. The impact Johnny had on people was amazing to watch. Forget the women - even the guys followed him around. They'd offer to carry his coffee cups, roll his cigarettes or wear a hat from his club The Viper Room. He's the coolest guy ever. That man is 39 and still looks 22. And to those people who might think I'm cool, I'd like to point out that I haven't slept with someone as cool as Kate Moss, like Johnny did. But he's strictly off limits to me. He's married and that rules him out. Also, the first time we met I was nine and he was already 27, so I can't imagine it."
Pregnant Sarah's Co-Star Jokes He's the Daddy

Stunning actress Sarah Jessica Parker's Sex and the City co-star Chris Noth has been joking he is the father of the child she has been expecting for six months. Noth, who plays the infamous Mr. Big in the hit TV series, has been a friend of Parker and her husband actor Matthew Broderick for a long time, and jokes among pals that his romantic on-screen relationship with the actress has boiled over into real life. Sarah laughs, "Chris has been making trouble. Whenever we go out in public, he tells everybody, 'You know whose that baby is? It's mine!' I hope no one believes him!"
Gwyneth Fears She Won't Wed
Gwyneth Paltrow is worried she's set to grow old alone - because she has no thoughts about getting married. Despite reports that she's back in love with actor Luke Wilson, the Shakespeare in Love star insists there's no special man in her life, and she actually sleeps with her Oscar because, "I might as well have some man there!" But she admits she's concerned about her negative thoughts about marriage, especially after her engagement with Brad Pitt fell apart. The 29-year-old says, "Is that what I'm supposed to do because I don't feel it's what I'm supposed to be doing."
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