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Hoffman's career honoredLONDON, England (AP) -- Dustin Hoffman received a lifetime achievement award at a British awards ceremony for a film career that has spanned 35 years. Hoffman, who won Oscars for "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Rain Man," was the special guest at the Empire Film Awards on Wednesday. The awards, sponsored by Empire magazine, are based on votes by moviegoers.
The 65-year-old actor received his award from Benicio Del Toro. The awards, now in their eighth year, were presented at London's Dorchester Hotel. Hoffman's other films include "The Graduate," "Midnight Cowboy," "Lenny," "Tootsie" and "Wag the Dog." Steven Spielberg won the best director award and Tom Cruise won best international actor for "Minority Report." Samantha Morton won the best British actress award for her role in the film. Hugh Grant was named best British actor for "About a Boy." Kirsten Dunst was named best international actress for "Spider-Man." "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" won best film; sci-fi thriller "28 Days Later" was named best British film. Moviegoers voted the Yoda duel from "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" as the best scene of the year. Kid Rock in the clearDETROIT, Michigan (AP) -- A judge has dismissed trademark and copyright infringement claims brought against singer Kid Rock by former business associates. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds ruled Monday that Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, is the sole owner of the Top Dog trademark that appears on his albums and other merchandise.
Alvin Williams and Earl Blunt of EB-Bran Productions claimed that Kid Rock signed a contract in 1989 agreeing to share with them and their company the proceeds of future record album sales and the profits from the Top Dog Records label. The Detroit rap-rocker sued Williams in U.S. District Court in May 2001. He said a purported 1989 contract that gave EB-Bran sole ownership of the Top Dog trademark and established a partnership with Kid Rock was a fraud. Williams and Blunt countersued. Edmunds dismissed the countersuit, saying that even if EB-Bran did acquire ownership of the trademark in 1989, the company abandoned its interest by not using the mark for at least a decade. Botched Botox lawsuitLOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The former chairman of Tri-Star Pictures and his wife have sued Botox manufacturer Allergan Inc., alleging that she has suffered several debilitating ailments since being treated with the company's wrinkle-reducing injections.
Mike Medavoy and his wife, Irena, claim that dermatologist Arnold Klein gave her three Botox injections last March to treat her migraine headaches. The couple alleges the migraines have continued and that she has had upper respiratory problems, fever, fatigue and severe muscle pain as a result. The suit, filed in Superior Court on January 23, alleges that Klein failed to inform Irena Medavoy of the potential risks associated with Botox and that the doctor was on retainer as a consultant to Allergan when he recommended treatment. Medavoy, 62, claims that he also has suffered damage by losing the companionship of his bedridden wife, who is about 20 years his junior. A hearing is set for June 24. Allergan dismissed the allegations as "entirely frivolous" and vowed to "vigorously defend" itself in court. "This woman's claim of a chronic condition is entirely inconsistent with the 20-year safety history of this product," said Douglas Ingram, the company's lawyer. He said there are "a few" side effects associated with Botox, "but they are usually minor and invariably transient." The Associated Press & Reuters contributed to this report.
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