For years, we've been more than aware of Alec and Billy Baldwin'sroles as outspoken liberal Democratic activists. Both actors had beenfrequent campaigners for the Democratic Party -- stumping for thelikes of President Clinton and Al Gore and now for for Sen. JohnKerry.
But now, in the Baldwins' hometown of New York, their brotherStephen is stepping up to the political plate -- as a Bush supporter!
This right-leaning Baldwin tells the Big Apple newsies he'sboosting the president because he believes Dubya is the candidatewith the most religious faith.
Baldwin became a serious born-again Christian while in recoveryfrom his long battle with drugs and alcohol.
MCCAIN -- THE MOVIE: Arizona GOP stalwart John McCain, theRepublicans' featured speaker Monday night, is working closely withthe A&E cable network on a two-hour movie based on his life. Set forrelease in 2005, the film -- focusing on his imprisonment and heroismin Vietnam -- could serve as a key jump-start to a renewed McCain runfor the White House in 2008.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The stars at the MTV Video Music Awards Sundaycertainly were well-fed by Chicago's own Levy Restaurants. Strictvegetarians Jessica Simpson and Alicia Keys stuck to eating thingsthat never had mothers, but Stevie Wonder, Bruce Willis, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs, Paris Hilton, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, J. Lo,Queen Latifah, OutKast and Nelly were spied chowing down oneverything from sushi to 48-ounce Porterhouse steaks and chocolatefondue with fresh berries and fruits.
BENNETT BITS: The heavy rains didn't dampen the spirits of fanscheering the incomparable Tony Bennett making his 20th appearance atRavinia Saturday -- surprising the crowd by having his daughter andtalented jazz singer Antonia Bennett make a special guest appearance.While in town, Bennett, natch, dined at good pal Alex Dana's Rosebudon Rush -- gifting the popular restaurateur with a portrait thelegendary crooner painted of Dana, shown with the Chicago skyline.
SEEN ON SCENE: Yes, that was Brande Roderick ("Starsky & Hutch,""Baywatch Hawaii," "Surreal Life") spied dining at Gibsons inRosemont, joining Chicago's own Reggie Benjamin. Roderick will appearin Benjamin's new music video (slated for an October shoot).
BABY BEAT: Congrats to WBBM-Channel 2's vice president and stationmanager Fran Preston and hubby Lee on the arrival of their firstgranddaughter. "Forget about buying anything pink in town," jokesFran -- "I've bought it all!" The lucky little lady is Emma Chloe,born Thursday night to Kim and Michael Preston -- joining her excitedbig brothers Koby and Joe.
SPORTS SHORT: Corey McPherrin and his WFLD-Channel 32 "Final Word"Sunday night Bears wrap-up will utilize George and Patty Loukas'Cubby Bear North in Lincolnshire, beginning Sept. 10. McPherrin willoriginate live from the Channel 32 studio on Boul Mich, with Bearsdefensive back Charles "Peanut" Tillman reporting from the NorthShore sports bar.
Bill Zwecker is seen at 6:50 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. weekdays on WBBM-Channel 2 and reports on entertainment and celebrities at 9:10 a.m.Fridays on "The Eric & Kathy Show" on WTMX-FM (101.9).
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