8A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 2005 PEOPLE FRIEND OR FAUX? Crowe has no hang-ups about phone incident CANBERRA, Australia GANDLEEN, AUSTRALIA — Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe can now laugh about throwing a telephone at a New York hotel concierge. LIZARD BOY Seth Bundy/KANSAN ▼ SQUIRREL Sam Hemphill/KANSAN "If there are any problems and you do get up here and go on too long." Crowe warned nominees in the audience before indicating the phone, "then 'hello' to my little friend." Wes Benson/KANSAN The 41-year-old actor pleaded guilty earlier this month to third-degree assault, admitting that he threw a phone that hit a concierge in June. He had to pay a $160 court charge and was sentenced to conditional discharge, which means he must not get arrested for one year. Hosting the Australian Film Industry Awards in Melbourne on Saturday night, the actor walked on stage carrying an old-fashioned telephone. FANCY COMIX - The Associated Press Madonna wants to step behind the camera Andrew Hadle/KANSAN LONDON — Madonna says she would like to follow the lead of her husband, filmmaker Guy Ritchie, and direct a movie of her own. The pop singer will appear in a documentary about her life, "I'm Going To Tell You A Secret," which will air Dec. 1 on Britain's Channel 4 television. "I would love to direct a film. I felt very inspired by making this movie, and I learned a lot about filmmaking and storytelling. I would like to do it on my own next time," she said in an interview broadcast Sunday with Channel 4. The Associated Press ▼ HOROSCOPES The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday. Nov. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Nov. 28, 2005. You need to be ready for some strong reactions this year. You discover that the status quo often blows up in your face. Your strengths are your inner resolve and your method of processing. 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Another's judgment might not be complete. Tonight: Say less; listen more. ★★★ You need to pace yourself and work less from nervous energy. Everyone gets upright sometimes. Why should you be any different? What happens could startle you, but at the same time, it might be quite exciting. Tonight: Easy does it. **** Though you have a creative alternative, others might not be able to go along with it for lack of understanding or openness. This situation provides a challenge. Think of better, more effective ways of communicating. Tonight: Work on getting your message across. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Something a child or loved one shares with you could jolt you. Sometimes getting too comfortable and sharing a lot could cause a problem. You are coming from an anchored point of view, even if you feel a bit shaky. Tonight Happy at home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ You could be juggling far too much. and what happens or the situation that develops will demonstrate this issue. 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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22--Jan. 19) **** Aim for what you want, but be ready to focus your energy in another direction if need be. Listen carefully to a friend who tries very hard to pitch in. As a team, you'll be unbeatable. Choose your words with care. Tonight: Let off some steam. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Someone you counted on could be very depressing. Visualize more of what you want. Use care with spending; though, should you feel lucky, buy a lottery ticket. Listen to news that heads in your direction. Tonight: Up late. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You have a way of jolting authority figures. What is going on might be a direct reflection of what happens with you, your attitude or just who you are. Detach from the immediate scene and be willing to look at yourself. Tonight: Do needed research. 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