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VIP experience to see screening of “A Few Best Men” starring Olivia Newton-John

Be among the first to see Australians in Film ambassador Olivia Newton-John’s new film A Few Best Men (from the director of Priscilla Queen of the Desert).

Australians in Film is holding an industry fundraising screening in Los Angeles Oct 24th, 2011.

15 VIP tickets to the screening will be the only tickets available to the general public. Olivia will host a champagne pre-reception, exclusively for the 15 VIP ticket holders.  A reception will also follow the film.

This unique experience includes:

*30 minute champagne reception before the screening with star of the film Olivia Newton-John. This reception is exclusive for the 15 VIP ticket holders.

*Signed exclusive 8×10 photo of Olivia and photo opportunity during VIP reception.

*VIP seating for the screening. Olivia and director Stephan Elliott will introduce the film.

*Reception following the screening.

Click here for more information about this “once in a lifetime” experience.

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Grace and Gratitude Renewed – Olivia Newton-John

So it was a year ago this month that Olivia Newton-John released her fantastic CD “Grace and Gratitude Renewed” to critical acclaim. On top of everything else she’s done in her career – one of the longest recording charting artists in the history of Billboard Magazine – she debuted at #2 of the New Age Billboard chart which was a completely new chart for her music. And we’re talking a 40+ year music career. I honestly love this CD. As many Randy Report readers know, these songs accompanied me through my own personal cancer journey. The songs, on a daily basis, reminded me to love myself and to think in a broader global view. If you have not discovered this fantastic collection of songs, I invite you to hit the link and take a listen. Don’t let the “new age” label fool you. In a different day, many of these songs could have been radio hits. I hope you take a minute to explore. Whether it’s a peaceful Sunday morning, or quiet evening at home, these songs really help you to center, peace out and reflect. Click here to find more on Grace and Gratitude Renewed on Amazon.com

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Olivia Newton-John and husband honored with Stroud Award

Olivia Newton-John and husband, John Easterling, were awarded the Stroud Award of Freshwater Excellence by the Stroud Water Research Center at its annual “Water’s Edge” gala at Longwood Gardens in the suburbs of Philadelphia on Tuesday evening, October 11, 2011.

The Stroud Award of Freshwater Excellence™, also known as the SAFE Water Award™, is awarded for outstanding achievement to those who contribute broadly to the conservation and protection of fresh water.

Olivia Newton-John and John Easterling, also known as “Amazon John,” are both staunch supporters of rainforest conservation and known for work in conserving the Amazon River watershed — the largest in the world.

For more info, click here.

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Olivia working on limited edition T-Shirt for cancer awareness

Olivia Newton-John and friend Yvette Nipar, who owns BeSoDoSo T-Shirts, are collaborating on a limited edition t-shirt for cancer awareness with proceeds to benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.

About BeSoDoSo (from Yvette): “This started with me wanting to make any bit of a difference that I could.”

“I knew I was doing the right thing when the owner of one of my stores called
& said “A women going through treatment for Breast Cancer just bought all of the
“Attitude is everything” shirts to share with her fellow fighters”! And when I was
told that “Don’t let fear stop you” was pivotal in helping an actress who had all but left the business, go for it one more time, & now works constantly.”

“Be So Do So’s designs/sayings are not mass produced; I like it like that.”

More details to come.

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Bally Technologies to unveil new GREASE casino game

Bally Technologies, Inc. will unveil games featuring popular icons Michael Jackson, Betty Boop and the cast of the hit movie Grease at the 2011 Global Gaming Expo Oct. 4-6 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on the Las Vegas Strip.

Grease, inspired by the 1978 American musical film about two love-struck teens in a 1950s high school starring superstars Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, is Bally’s first double-play game, featuring two, 25-line games – enabling the player to play two games at once.

For more information click here

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Sally Field lists her Malibu home – formerly owned by Olivia Newton-John

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(Normally, I wouldn’t post something like this thinking it was intrusive, but since this was featured on the Realtor.com blog, I’m assuming Sally Field has no problem with it.  As a Realtor myself, perhaps I’ll be helping her sell the home faster.)

Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field has listed her Malibu, CA home for $5.9 million.

This 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 5,964-square foot home on 3.06 acres was built in 1958 and boasts hill and mountain views. This horse property also has four parking spaces, a tennis court, a swimming pool, basement, den, office space and a guest house.

The home, which was formerly owned by Olivia Newton John, is a short drive from the Pacific. It overlooks Tuna Canyon Park and is right around the corner from the famous celeb rehab center Promises.

Field nabbed her pair of Oscars for her turns in “Norma Rae” (1980) and “Places in the Heart” (1985). She also won three Emmy Awards for her performances in “Brothers & Sisters”(2007),” “ER” (2001) and “Sybil” (1977).

More pictures and info at the link.  Buy the house!

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“It’s My Party” movie trailer

When Michael was still VP of Publicity at Varese Sarabande Records, the soundtrack to this film came to the label and Michael pushed the label to release the soundtrack to this excellent indie movie by Randal Kleiser.
 It’s very touching and has an amazing all-star cast including Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Olivia Newton-John, George Segal, Bruce Davison, Marlee Matlin and Lee Grant. I never saw the movie trailer until today.

It’s a beautiful movie, and a beautiful soundtrack by Basil Poledouris. I used to play the soundtrack all the time. Thoughtful, sensitive and perfect for the film it’s written for.

Synopsis: Eric Roberts portrays a successful architect who throws a farewell party for friends and family after he learns he is losing his hard-fought battle against the AIDS virus in this vibrant film that co-stars Gregory Harrison.

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A bad ass Olivia Newton-John in “A Few Best Men” trailer

The trailer for Olivia Newton-John’s upcoming movie “A Few Best Men” – directed by Stephan Elliott (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) and also starring Xavier Samuel (Twilight) – was released and this certainly isn’t ‘Sandy’ from “GREASE.”

Olivia literally swings from the chandeliers and slams a bedroom door to do a few lines of cocaine in a funny bit.

From the producers of “Death at a Funeral,” the film is about a groom and his three best men who come from the UK to Australia for his wedding. It’s the Aussie answer to “The Hangover” and “Bridesmaids” (and happens to feature “Bridesmaids” scene-stealer Rebel Wilson too).

You can see screen captures of from the trailer below.

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Happy birthday Olivia Newton-John

For your entertainment, the entire uncut finale of her cult movie “Xanadu”

As many of you know, I’m not only a fan, but I count Olivia as a dear friend.  Like a fine wine, she only gets better with age.

At 63, she continues to make fantastic music, campaign to save the environment and is helping to build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia.

Bravo!

With Olivia during rehearsals for her “Grace and Gratitude” concert I staged for her in March 2010
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Ruth Buzzi wishes Olivia Newton-John “Happy Birthday”

In addition to being a comic legend, well respected by her peers and clearly an upbeat positive woman, Ruth Buzzi continually has one of the most fun Twitter accounts to follow.

If you don’t follow her yet – start.  She has some great stuff – sometimes funny, sometimes just plain positive.