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Jonas Brothers book signing a major draw
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Scores of young fans of the Jonas Brothers say they camped out at a New York bookstore for hours for a book signing event by the pop band.
Long Island resident Tiffany Ramos, 15, said the long wait for the "A Little Bit Longer" band's appearance this week was well worth the wait, The New York Daily News said Saturday.
"Oh, my god, it was everything I ever hoped it would be," the teenager said.
"They were all so nice. The best bit was telling them I loved them and them saying it back. I'm never going to forget today."
Katie Acompora, 15, was thrilled to meet Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas during the signing for the band's tour book, "Burning Up: On Tour with the Jonas Brothers."
"Nick was much hotter in person. When I saw him, I cried so hard. I would do it again," she said of Friday's event.
But not all was fun and games at the Barnes & Noble event, according to Acompora's mother, Bernadette.
"One little girl was throwing up all night and another got trampled and an ambulance was called," the Westchester County resident told the Daily News.
Cruises and Beckhams meet for holidayNEW YORK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- The families of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and soccer star David Beckham spent Thanksgiving together in New York, witnesses say.
People magazine said Friday that Cruise and his wife actress Katie Holmes were seen with their three children spending time with the Los Angeles Galaxy star and his family in New York.
Among the Cruise family members in attendance was Cruise and Holmes' 2-year-old daughter, Suri, and her siblings, 13-year-old Connor and 15-year-old Isabella.
Beckham was flanked by his wife, former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham, and the couple's three sons, Brooklyn, 9, Romeo, 6, and Cruz, 3.
While the adults enjoyed a matinee of Holmes' new Broadway production of "All My Sons" Wednesday, both clans met up to enjoy a Thanksgiving celebration together.
People said on the holiday itinerary for the celebrities were a Central Park stroll, a horse-drawn carriage ride and watching the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Winfrey helps honor Taylor of EssenceNEW YORK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Susan L. Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, will be honored in part by famed TV host Oprah Winfrey at a New York event, a press group says.
A Noerdlinger Media press release Saturday said Taylor's 37 years with the magazine for African-American women will be recognized at next Tuesday's event that will feature appearances by Winfrey, music producer Sean Combs and author Terry McMillan.
Proceeds from the Dec. 2 ceremony will benefit the National CARES Mentoring Movement that is dedicated to pairing vulnerable African-American children with a caring mentor.
National CARES, which was founded by Taylor as Essence CARES, currently operates in more than 50 U.S. states.
Notable performers at Taylor's honorary event include singer Yolanda Adams and gospel star Donnie McClurkin.
Other notable attendees will include noted poet Ruby Dee, radio host Michael Eric Dyson, rapper Common and outspoken activist, the Rev. Al Sharpton.
Airplane crash gives Barker perspectiveLOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, who nearly died in a South Carolina airplane crash, has offered online thanks to his many supporters.
The rocker said in blog message during the Thanksgiving holiday that he was thankful for everything he had in life and for all those who supported him after he was involved in the Sept. 19 airplane crash that claimed four lives, People magazine said Friday.
"I wanted to say thanks ... and share my gratitude for everything I've been blessed with," Barker said. "Family, friends, and continued support from everyone. Thank you for life, and all the little ups and downs that make it worth living. My best to everyone."
Barker has filed a lawsuit regarding the airplane crash near Columbia, S.C., People said.
The rocker, along with disc jockey Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, suffered severe burns in the crash.
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