– Pioneering hip-hop artists such as Afrika Bambaataa, Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Fab 5 Freddy will haul such relics as vinyl records and boom boxes to a New York City hotel Tuesday to turn them over to National Museum of American History officials. The museum, part of the Smithsonian, plans to embark on a collecting initiative for “Hip-Hop Won’t Stop: the Beat, the Rhymes, the Life.”
– Hilary Swank will be muse and spokeswoman for a new fragrance by Guerlain to be launched later this year.
– Former Sen. Fred Thompson, who has a recurring role on NBC’s “Law & Order,” has signed on with ABC News Radio as a host and commentator.
– U2 has been honored with Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience award. The awards ceremony in Santiago, Chile, was attended by President-elect Michelle Bachelet.
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The Personals page was compiled by Cristi Kempf from Tribune news services and staff reports.
