PUSSYCAT present to view DRAWS FIN...

PUSSYCAT present to view DRAWS FINE

The Pussycat Dolls know by what mode to push the buttons of Malaysian authorities. A local city council fined organizers for allowing the chart-topping singers to wear skimpy style of dresss and perform "sexually suggestive" routines at a newly come concert. "We have to have guidelines," said Siti Zaleha, a senior official at the civilization and Arts ministry. "We have enforcement officers that will check acts, and report to the relevant authorities for action." Absolute Entertainment, the local organizer of the Pussycat Dolls plot was fined $2,714 for flouting propriety regulations. The group's six members, all women are known for hits so as "Don't Cha" and "Buttons" as well as their skimpy outfits and suggestive lyrics. They played to a sold-out arena in Malaysia in late July

PRETTIER TIME SLOT FOR 'BETTY'

ABC is moving its upcoming comedy "Ugly Betty" from Fridays to 7 pm Thursday. The hourlong exhibit to whose producers include actress Salma Hayek, has emerg as single in kind of the buzzworthy new series after receiving a warm reception from critics. In its recently made known high-profile position, "Betty" will expand Thursday night for ABC, leading into the network's novel Thursday anchor, the hot medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," at 8 "Betty" stars America Ferrera as an unattractive moreover talented young woman working at a fashion magazine.

HATCH HATES SURVIVAL IN PRISON

Richard Hatch, who won the $1 million prize forward the debut season of "Survivor," says he's finding it difficult to adjust to life in prison. Hatch, 45 of Newport, R.I., was convicted through a federal jury in January of failing to pay taxes forward the prize and other income. He arrived July 25 for his 51-month tenet at the minimum-security facility in Morgantown, W Va. Hatch, who became known as the "fat naked guy" for refusing to wear clothes upon the CBS show, is now required to wear khaki shirts and pants. "I don't think I will adjust to any of this until I can justify I was unethically prosecuted," he told the Dominion column of Morgantown. While his lawyer works upon his appeal, Hatch said he is using his time to read and write a part about his experiences on "Survivor" and his posterior legal problems. "I'm focused upon writing what has gone with equal reason terribly wrong," he said.

JACK BLACK prepares MTV GIG

The MTV Music Video Awards are about to prepare a dose of Jack Black. The actor-rocker will army this year's version of the anything-can- happen extravaganza, stake for Aug. 31, MTV announced Thursday. "Prepare yourself for a rip snortin' humdinger. I am Jables, hear me roar," he said, using his nickname. The awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall in fresh York. Performers include Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Panic! at the Disco and Ludacris. Black, 34 is the "perfect mix of comedy distaff irreverence and star power," MTV President Christina Norman said. Black's films include "Nacho Libre," "King Kong" and "School of Rock" He'll nearest be seen with his Tenacious D bandmate, Kyle Gass, in the semi-autographical comedy "Tenacious D in 'The Pick of Destiny,"' slated for release Nov. 17

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