PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, July 6, 2005

PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Wednesday, July 6, 2005

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Parade Magazine Online Entertainment Poll Finds: Oprah Would Crush Bush in Presidential Election; Runaway Bride More Captivating Than Michael Jackson

Celebrity dirt is what Americans seem to dig the most! Parade asked online survey respondents their opinions on pop culture, entertainment, celebrities, movies, music and more. Here are some highlights:

* If Oprah Winfrey ran for President against George W. Bush, the United States would have its first female and its first black American in the White House, according to the Parade.com poll: 65 percent of Americans would vote for Oprah, and just 35 percent would vote for Bush.

* Although she walked away unscathed, perhaps Lindsay Lohan's recent paparazzi-vehicle chase got people thinking about where shutterbugs should draw the line. An overwhelming 58 percent of respondents feel they should only photograph celebrities on the red carpet and at other industry events; 18 percent feel they should be able to photograph celebs at any given time in public; 14 percent feel that fame comes with a price: celebs are fair game anytime, anywhere; and only ten percent think the paparazzi should leave celebrities alone entirely.

* Despite the buzz of onscreen and off-screen chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Brad and ex Jennifer Aniston are Americans' favorite Hollywood couple.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2985524

American Red Cross Urgently Needs Blood Donors

There is currently a critical blood shortage. The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent national appeal for blood donations. National blood inventory levels have dropped well below a safe and adequate supply. In order to meet the needs of hospital patients across the nation, the American Red Cross strongly urges anyone who is eligible to give blood to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to donate.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2984728

Batman Begins Continues Flying High in IMAX Theatres

IMAX Corporation and Warner Brothers Pictures have announced that Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience continued to post impressive box office results over the holiday weekend, grossing approximately 1 point 45 million dollars on 55 North American IMAX screens from Friday, July first to Monday, July fourth. http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid= 2985411

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation Announces Birth of Second Asian Elephant Calf in 2005

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation have announced the birth of a healthy 314 pound, male Asian elephant on June first, 2005. The calf was born to 29-year- old mother Alana after only four hours of labor. The newborn is Alana's fourth calf, and was fathered by Charlie, an Asian elephant sire at the Center for Elephant Conservation.

Full story at: http://media.prnewswire.com/en/jsp/main.jsp?resourceid=2985376

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PRNewswire -- July 6

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