People plus: Ringo Starr to fans: Don't bother to write
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Ringo Starr doesn't want to hear from you. If you do write, your letter will end up in the trash.

That's the message from Richard Starkey, aka Ringo Starr. After 45 years of stardom, he doesn't want to spend any more time answering mail or sending signed photos back to fans. The fan fatigue led Starr, 68, to post a sometimes angry sounding short video clip on his Web site telling fans that any mail sent to him after Oct. 20 will not be read or answered. British television stations broadcast the video on Tuesday. "It's going to be tossed,'' he says on the video. "I'm warning you with peace and love, I have too much to do. So no more fan mail. Thank you, thank you. And no objects to be signed. Nothing. Anyway, peace and love, peace and love.'' The drummer and singer did not elaborate on the reason behind his decision to cut off a major point of contact with his many fans.

Travolta movie called off after arson attacks

"From Paris With Love'' » Officials say that a John Travolta movie has suspended filming in one of the Paris area's toughest housing projects after 10 cars to be used in the movie were burned. Filming of some scenes of the action movie "From Paris With Love'' was supposed to start this week but local officials and the production company say it was put on hold because the cars were burned by unknown suspects early Monday.

ABBA member wins case against government

Tax dispute » A former member of ABBA can cash in 85 million kronor ($12 million) after winning a court case against the national tax authority. Bjorn Ulvaeus' legal adviser says a court approved his appeal against a decision to increase the amount of his taxable income. Ulvaeus signed contracts to hand over the rights to his song royalties to different companies. Swedish authorities had claimed the deals were shams and the money should be included as income.

Celebrity birthdays

Jazz musician Freddy Cole is 77.

Singer Barry McGuire is 73.

Actress Linda Lavin is 71.

Actress-director Penny Marshall is 66.

Singer-musician Richard Carpenter is 62.

Actor Victor Banerjee is 62.

Singer Tito Jackson is 55.

Actor Jere Burns is 54.

Actress Tanya Roberts is 53.

Britain's Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, is 49.

Chef Emeril Lagasse is 49.

Rock musician Mark Reznicek is 46.

Singer-actress-TV host Paige Davis is 39.

Actor Dominic West is 39.

Singer Eric Benet is 38.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Ginuwine is 38.

Actor Chris Olivero is 29.

Christian singer-actress Jaci Velasquez is 29.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Keyshia Cole is 27.

Actor Vincent Martella ("Everybody Hates Chris") is 16.

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