Paul Newman's will released

People

Actor's will released

Paul Newman left the assets to his wife, the Oscars to his foundation and the race cars to the highest bidder. A will made public last week shows that Newman, who died in September, left his personal property, including real estate, to Joanne Woodward. The 10-time Academy Award nominee, who won one Oscar and took home two honorary ones, left those statues and other awards to the Newman's Own Foundation. Interest in Newman's Own and Salad King also went to the foundation. The will also directed that his airplane and race cars be sold, with proceeds going to his estate.

Honors

A prize for Tutu

The United States has given the prestigious 2008 J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu. The retired archbishop was an important figure in South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle. The prize, presented Friday, carries a $50,000 award.

Worth a try

A few good acts?

What better way to boost the spirits of troops dining on MREs and dodging IEDs than some letters with more pleasing associations, such as NASCAR and NFL? In the next five months, the U.S. Army is preparing to reinforce troop morale with "Entertainment from the Home Front," a string of touring entertainers and athletes who will include World Wrestling Entertainment Divas, National Football League cheerleaders and players, NASCAR drivers and professional rodeo participants.

Oops

Food for thought

Here's a tip: If you have nude photos of your wife on your cellphone, hang onto it. Phillip Sherman of Arkansas learned that lesson after he left his phone behind at a McDonald's restaurant and the photos ended up online. Now he and his wife, Tina, are suing the McDonald's, the franchise owner and the store manager. The suit was filed Friday and seeks a jury trial and $3 million in damages for suffering, embarrassment and the cost of having to move to a new home.

Music

A plug for Africans

Two Nigerian singers won top awards Saturday as MTV held its first-ever music-award program for Africa, with acts from across the world's poorest continent being nominated for prizes. Nigerian singer D'banj won the artist of the year award, while his compatriot, Naeto C, took the laurels for the best new African act, it was announced at the ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Winners were selected by fans sending text messages.

Today in History

1765: Frederick County, Md., became the first Colonial entity to repudiate the British Stamp Act.

1936: Life, the photojournalism magazine created by Henry Luce, was first published.

1971: The People's Republic of China was seated in the U.N. Security Council.

Today's birthdays

Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, 64. Actor Steve Landesberg, 63. Singer Bruce Hornsby, 54. TV personality Robin Roberts, 48. Actor Oded Fehr, 38. Actress-singer Miley Cyrus, 16.

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