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The Hollywood Minute

April 23, 1996
Web posted at: 6:45 p.m. EDT

From Correspondent Dennis Michael

"Star Trek" fans must have thought they had died and gone to Heaven. Lead characters for the popular series were on hand at a Pasadena, California, convention over the weekend. Hundreds of "trekkies" savored appearances by the casts of "Trek", "Trek the Next Generation", "Deep Space Nine" and "Voyager". Fans are anticipating "Star Trek-Generations Two", which is in production.

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Whoopi Goldberg donated a check and some publicity to a worthy cause over the weekend. The actress gave $25,000 presented to her as a tribute from Planet Hollywood to Covenant House in Los Angeles. The organization helps homeless and runaway youths.

Glen Campbell turns 60 this week. The singer's daughter threw a surprise party for him over the weekend at his theater in Branson, Missouri. More than 200 friends were on the guest list.

Disney's animated film "The Aristocats" celebrated its 25th anniversary last week with a party at Mann's Village Westwood theater, where the movie debuted in 1971. Directors, composers and celebrities turned out for the gala.

Just when you thought it was safe to turn your TV back on, another award show is looming. Nominations for the fifth annual MTV Movie Awards are being announced this week on the music network. "Apollo 13", "Braveheart", "Clueless", "Dangerous Minds" and "Seven" are in the running for best movie. Other categories include best kiss, best action sequence and best fight.

The home video market has just joined the fight to end hunger, and a big name is helping in a big way. Blowout Entertainment presented a $150,000 check to "Fast Forward to End Hunger", a charity organized by the Video Software Dealers Association. Jeff Goldblum accepted the money on behalf of the group.

"James Bond" is taking on a new cause. Actor Pierce Brosnan, who plays the macho do-gooder, has made a public service announcement promoting the ideals of "Earth Day". The segments are being shown in movie theaters.

Toni Braxton's sophomore album is almost ready for release. The disc will be available in early June. By then, the record company should have a name for it. The first single, "You Make Me High", can be heard on radio in mid-May.

"Don Quixote" will soon light up the marquee with some big stars. John Cleese is set to play the title character, and Robin Williams will be his sidekick, Sancho Panza, according to Daily Variety.

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April 9: Sinbad, Schwarzenegger to play duelling Santas
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April 4:Steve Forbes trades GOP for SNL

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