Archive for May 30th, 2008

Veteran actor Kirk Douglas and his wife have unveiled their 400th school playground - concluding their decade-long effort to provide a safe place for Californian kids to play.

On Wednesday, Douglas, 91, rode down a slide at the opening of Beethoven Street Elementary School’s newest grounds in Culver City, California - a ritual he has performed at every ceremony.

Amy Winehouse has confirmed her appearance at former South African President Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday concert this summer, after reportedly accepting a personal invitation from the ex-politician last month.

Organisers recently promised further A-list stars would be added to the London bill, in order to “surprise” Mandela and music fans when the gig takes place in Hyde Park on 27 June.