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Harry Smith, Arnold Schwartzenegger, Neil Young, Allison DuBois, Gretchen Wilson

There’s a raging debate in our household. I insist Harry Smith on CBS’s Early Show is married to sportscaster Andrea Kremer on ESPN. My mom insists otherwise. Who’s right?
—K. Otterson, LaGrange, Ind.

Harry Smith’s wife is named Andrea, but not Andrea Kremer. Mrs. Smith is Andrea Joyce, a reporter with NBC Sports.

What is the significance of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s blue rings? He wears them all the time.
—Dorothy Cuzic, Fairfield, Calif.

One of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s blue rings actually is his wedding ring. He does not wear a traditional wedding band, but rather a large sapphire given to him by his wife, Maria Shriver, on their wedding day. A Navajo tribal member gave him the other blue ring, a lapis lazuli, many years ago when he was traveling on behalf of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

I really enjoyed Shelter From the Storm, the Hurricane Katrina benefit concert on TV. Who sang the song "When God Made Me"?
—June D., Nebraska

Neil Young sang "When God Made Me," which is included on his current CD, Prairie Wind. In August, he performed songs from the album at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., and filmed the live event for a new documentary DVD, Heart of Gold. The Toronto-born singer-songwriter is best known for hits such as "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," "Old Man" and "Cinnamon Girl," as well as for his role in the groundbreaking 1970s country-rock group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

I just love the TV show Medium. Please tell me more about the real-life medium, Allison DuBois, on which the show is based.
—Barbie Boehler, Raymond, Ill.

Arizona native DuBois, 33, the "research medium" on which the hit NBC-TV show is based, says she had her first paranormal experience at age 6. She adds that her grandmother and, now, her own three young daughters also share her gift. As an adult, DuBois spent four years being studied by scientists. But "they couldn’t tell me anything more than I knew," she says. DuBois’ work on missing-person cases and other crimes is detailed in her book Don’t Kiss Them Goodbye.

Up Close and Personal with Gretchen Wilson

Gretchen Wilson may have burst onto the scene with the hit song "Redneck Woman," but her latest foray into the entertainment world is more high-tech than redneck. Her new DVD, Undressed, takes viewers along for the ultimate backstage visit with the country superstar, providing intimate access to the camaraderie, jam sessions and other shenanigans that accompany her on tour. "It’s not always pretty," admits Wilson, "but it’s always fun." And if that’s not enough, a new contest (enter online at www.gretchenwilson.com/gigtours) will send a lucky winner and guest on the road with Wilson for three dates of her Redneck Revolution Tour (with special musical guests Van Zant) in Ohio, Illinois and Mississippi.

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