Rikki Lee Travolta
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September 8, 2005
Bulls’ Duhon Organizes Katrina Relief – All Headline News
Chicago Bulls point guard Chris Duhon is helping victims of Hurricane Katrina with a relief fund he organized immediately following the devastating event. Actor Rikki Lee Travolta and family have made personal donations, including items out of their own wardrobe, to aid the relief effort. Full Story...

September 3, 2005
Top Dreamcoat Stars Named – Scottish Opera
Patrick Cassidy, Donnie Osmond, and Rikki Lee Travolta have been named among the World’s Top Five ranked stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.. Full Story...

September 1, 2005
James Bond Casting Stalemates – Monsters & Critics
Production for the next 21st James Bond picture ‘Casino Royale’ is scheduled to begin in January for an October release, and producers are in a standoff over what leading man will bring the movie hero to the screen. Full Story...

August 23, 2005
James Bond with a Ponytail – Movie Vine
According to a source in the Screen Actors Guild, ponytailed actor Rikki Lee Travolta of the well known entertainment family was ushered from the Chicago set of 'Crime Fiction' and flown to London for a closed door screentest for what is only being described as 'a franchise action role.' Full Story...

August 21, 2005
James Bond – Fired on the Phone – Hollywood News
Who will become the next international man of mystery? Since Hugh Jackman turned down the offer, there have been several rumours, including Rikki Lee Travolta, Ewan McGregor, Clive Owen, Colin Salmon, Daniel Craig, Hugh Grant and even Robbie Williams. Full Story...

July 26, 2005
In the House – Chicago Sun Times
Gov. Rod Blagojevich and actor Rikki Lee Travolta were in the house for Hilary Duff. Full Story...

July 22, 2005
Hilary Duff Advised to Tackle Broadway – PopDirt
Actor, producer and author Rikki Lee Travolta, after taking his wife Sonia and their daughter Jessica Sara to Hilary Duff's concert at Chicago's All State Arena said he'd like to see the teen queen tackle Broadway. Full Story...

July 21, 2005
Teen Star Hilary Duff Receives Broadway Endorsement – Entertainment World
‘Casting Hilary Duff on Broadway would make fantastic financial sense for Disney in terms of opening up cross over interest between Broadway fans and Hilary’s television, music, and film audience,’ observes theater star Rikki Lee Travolta. Full Story...

July 21, 2005
Teeny Bopper Broadway – AntiMusic
Television sensation, turned movie star, turned rocker Hilary Duff continues to command attention and draw high praise from her peers in the industry - including Rikki Lee Travolta. Full Story...

July 21, 2005
Hilary Duff's 'Most Wanted' on Broadway Stage: Good Girl Image Is All the Rage – Rugged Elegant Living
Rikki Lee Travolta, who is considered one of the Top Three world-wide stars of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' gave Hilary Duff a resounding endorsement to take to the Broadway stage. Full Story...

July 21, 2005
Teen Star Hilary Duff Receives Broadway Endorsement – Entertainment Magazine
Making a strong case for Father of The Year, well known actor and producer Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family personally escorted his 9-year old daughter Jessica to Duff’s concert at Chicago’s All State Arena on Tuesday, July 19. Travolta and manager wife Sonia came away making a strong case to put Duff on Broadway. Full Story...

July 1, 2005
Poison Actor – AntiMusic
Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family filmed a cameo appearance this week at the legendary Union League Club of Chicago for the feature film 'Crime Fiction.' Full Story...

June 30, 2005
Would-Be Bond Films Fiction Cameo – Elites TV
Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family filmed a cameo appearance this week at the legendary Union League Club of Chicago for the feature film 'Crime Fiction.' Full Story...

June 29, 2005
Nashville Star Bret Michaels Attracts Added Attention for Film Role – Top40-Charts
Actor-Producer Rikki LeeTravolta's presence at Bret Michaels’ performance causes talk backstage. Full Story...

June 29, 2005
Singer Scouted by Hollywood Producer – All Headline News
Singer/songwriter, and recent celebrity judge on "Nashville Star," Bret Michaels is the topic of whispers amongst famed Hollywood filmmakers. According to reports, well known actor and producer Rikki Lee Travolta was actively supporting his performance at Joe's Bar in Chicago on Saturday. Full Story...

June 28, 2005
Poison Rocker Bret Michaels in Sites For Film Role – Sleaze Roxx
Actor and producer Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family was a key focal point in the VIP section of singer Bret Michaels concert performance at famed Joe's Bar in Chicago. Full Story...

June 25, 2005
First Book Recognized – Official Star Wars Guide
Actor Rikki Lee Travolta took Carrie Fisher’s biographical approach to fiction one step further in 2002 with the publication of “My Fractured Life.” Full Story...

June 14, 2005
The Sixth Fantastic One – Bond Collection
Casino Royale considers youth: Julian McMahon, Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman, Rikki Lee Travolta, James Purefoy and Goran Visnjic Full Story...(English Translation) or Original Context

June 13, 2005
Producers Reshuffle the Deck – Monsters & Critics
As recently as December 2004, industry sources reported that EON Productions, producers of the James Bond film franchise, had narrowed its consideration to a short list of five actors to replace Pierce Brosnan as their leading man, but things have changed. Full Story...

June 10, 2005
James Bond: The Bond 5 – movies online
Things have changed in the action news world. Full Story...

June 2005
More Faces of The Next James Bond – Bella
Profiles of fan favorites Full Story...

April 12, 2005
Top Five Worldwide Dreamcoat Stars Named –Broadway World News Desk
Donny Osmond, Patrick Cassidy, Rikki Lee Travolta, Brian Lane Green, and Darren Day top rankings of worldwide Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat stars. Full Story...

February 22, 2005
A Star Is Born – Chicago Sun Times
Rikki Lee and Sonia Travolta welcome the birth of Valentino Truth Travolta. Full Story...

February 22, 2005
Travolta’s Baby – EQ Magazine
Sonia and Rikki Lee Travolta welcomed the birth of a baby boy on Valentines Day, February 14: Valentino Truth Travolta. The newborn was named in honor of legendary film icon Rudolph Valentino. Full Story...

February 19, 2005
Romance in the Air – Elites TV
Travolta Family celebrates Valentine’s Day birth. Full Story...

January 22, 2005
Broadway Flavors James Bond Casting – Monsters and Critics
Four leading contenders under consideration to play famous spy have Broadway flavor. Full Story...

January 20, 2005
Broadway Busting to Replace Brosnan as James Bond – West End Theatre World
The illustrious leading men of the great white way are heralded as triple threats for demonstrating not only dramatic flair, but also the equal physical dexterity demanded by dancers and athletes, and the vocal range to match. That triple dose of strength may soon come into play in the pending casting choice for the 21st James Bond feature film. Full Story...

January 13, 2005
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Brings Stars to Times Square – Elites TV
Audience interest revived with celebrity guest stars. Full Story...

December 23, 2004
Sony Pictures Officially on Board for MGM's 'James Bond 21' – Movie Insider
Shareholders for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. have signed off on acquisition of the studio by an by Japanese-based Sony Corporation of America. Full Story...

December 10, 2004
ABA Basketball Enters Talks for Celebrity Injection to Chicago – Hoops World
American Basketball Association president Joe Newman has initiated talks to have second generation star take an ownership role of a proposed Chicago team. Full Story...

November 24, 2004
RENT Film Casting Focuses on Broadway – Dirty Pop
Casting for the feature film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical 'RENT' is expected to move celebrity involvement to the rear burner. Full Story...

November 16, 2004
MGM’s James Bond Follows Superman Model – Movies On Line
Heir apparent casting of James Bond to be in focus with Warner Brothers’ Superman Full Story...

November 9, 2004
Poison Singer Eyed for Film – Blabbermouth
Bret Michaels considered for film adaptation of book. Full Story...

November 9, 2004
Travolta Family Kick Up Heels – Unearthed
Rikki Lee Travolta and wife Sonia, had high praise for singer Bret Michaels, who also got good reviews on his performance from a third Travolta family member in the audience. Rikki Lee and Sonia are expecting their second child and reported the baby-in-the-belly kicked up its heels and danced the night away once Michaels took the stage. Full Story...

October 30, 2004
Celebrity Joins Bulls for Tip-Off Luncheon to Benefit Charity– Only Punjab
Chicago Bulls players and coaches join with celebs for lunch. Full Story...

October 21, 2004
Travolta Marches Forward Under Tight Security – Moviesonline
Threats don’t deter acting family. Full Story...

October 8, 2004
Fonzie Rumored for Grease 3 – Moviehole
Henry Winkler’s named in Grease 3 talks. Full Story...

September 26, 2004
Sony Purchase Spins James Bond Casting – Elites TV
Sony Pictures will co-produce new Bond film as part of ownership deal. Full Story...


AUGUST 2004

James Bond Movie Makers Mull Replacement For Pierce Brosnan August 31, 2004

Shakespeare Influence for Next 'Bond' August 25, 2004

James Bond Casting Centers on Age Old Question August 19, 2004

Pamela Anderson Propels New Celebrity Biographical Fiction Genre with Star August 14, 2004

James Bond Could Step Down Indian War Path August 9, 2004

JULY 2004

Barnes & Noble.com Announces "Hottest Books of the Season" July, 2004

JUNE 2004

Rugged Elegance Lists Contenders for Next James Bond June, 2004

MARCH 2004

Bond 21 Film Moves Forward Despite No Clear 007 March 20, 2004

Wal-Mart and Target Retail War Expands to New Territory March 17, 2004

FEBRUARY 2004

Producers of the James Bond film franchise have decided to terminate their affiliation with actor Pierce Brosnan to target a younger audience. February 16, 2004

Pierce Brosnan's 007 License Revoked Opening the Door for a New Bond February 16, 2004

My Fractured Life Makes Impact, Target Reports Sales High February 4, 2004

Wal-Mart Jumps to Offer Popular Book, Sales Rocket Past Expectations February 3, 2004

JANUARY 2004

CHICAGO BULLS

Rikki Lee Travolta Makes Chicago Bulls Appearance January 12, 2004

DECEMBER 2003

MY FRACTURED LIFE

Retailers Strain to Meet Demand on Popular Holiday Gifts December 20, 2003

NOVEMBER 2003

CANADA

Canada's Amazon.ca Bookseller Offers Free Shipping November 22, 2003

AMAZON.COM

Entertainer Biography Moves into Top 10 at Amazon.com November 18, 2003

CHICAGO BULLS

Chicago Bulls Coach Spotlights Author November 12, 2003

CARSON PIRIE SCOTT

Spokesperson Rikki Lee Travolta Appears at Carson Pirie Scott Social Expo November 8, 2003

BARNES & NOBEL

Barnes & Nobel's New Same Day Delivery to Provide Sales Boost November 5, 2003

SAM'S CLUB

Fabio and Rikki Lee Travolta Pose for Pictures at Sam's Club Event November 1, 2003

OCTOBER 2003

MY FRACTURED LIFE

"My Fractured Life" in Top 25 Entertainment Biographies October 30, 2003

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" Makes Sales Hit with "My Fractured Life" Buyers October 24, 2003

AMAZON.COM

Amazon.com Weds Novels by "The Virgin Suicides" Author and Rikki Lee Travolta October 21, 2003
"My Fractured Life" Hits Sales High October 14, 2003

BARNES AND NOBEL

Skyrocketing Sales Boom at Amazon.com, Derailing Barnes and Nobel October 20, 2003


SEPTEMBER 2003

BARNES & NOBEL

New York Times Best Seller Audiences Embrace "My Fractured Life" September 29, 2003

NBA

NBA Teams Bulls and Blazers Honored by Author Rikki Lee Travolta September 25, 2003

MY FRACTURED LIFE

Bestseller 'Secret Life of Bees' and 'My Fractured Life' Share Mutual Success September 23, 2003
'My Fractured Life' Up 177,000 in Barnes & Nobel Sales Rankings September 16, 2003
NY Times Bestselling Author Bill Bryson Shares Popularity with Rikki Lee Travolta Fans September 12, 2003
Sizzling Novel Jumps 97,000 Spots in Barnes & Nobel Sales Rank September 9, 2003
Amazon.com Matches Hollywood and Political Royalty September 1, 2003


AUGUST 2003

MY FRACTURED LIFE

"My Fractured Life" Rides Wave of Fame to Europe and Asia August 25, 2003
Top U.K. Bookseller Blackwell's Hot on "My Fractured Life" August 20, 2003
Books-A-Million Lays its Bets on Hollywood Hot Seller August 17, 2003
Traci Lords Paired with Rikki Lee Travolta August 11, 2003
Barnes & Nobel Bookstore Giant offers Special on RLT Novel August 2, 2003


JULY 2003

MY FRACTURED LIFE

Port Magee Options Film Rights July 29, 2003
Ingram to Distribute Novel July 22, 2003


JUNE 2003

BROADWAY CAMP

Actor/playwright adds to Broadway camp experience June 12, 2003


MAY 2003

CHARITY WORK

Grease Star Shines for Charity May 15, 2003


NATIONAL DANCE WEEK

Dancin' Days May 1, 2003


APRIL 2003

MILLION DOLLAR CONCERT 2003

Rikki Lee Travolta A Winner in Million Dollar Concert Contest April, 2003


MY FRACTURED LIFE

Not That Travolta April 26, 2003


MARCH 2003

COLD STONE

National Ice Cream Chain Honors Best Selling Singer With New Flavor March 20, 2003


GREASE

Back in Time March 7, 2003


NATIONAL DANCE WEEK

People in the News March 6, 2003


FEBRUARY 2003

GREASE 2003

Grease 2003 Makes History February 28, 2003
Mayor Names 'Rikki Lee Travolta' Holiday February 28, 2003
Reunion at Rydell High February 28, 2003
Here & Now - Musical Benefit February 27, 2003


JANUARY 2003

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK

National Dance Week Names Rikki Lee Travolta Delegate January 24, 2003


DECEMBER 2002

CHICAGO BULLS

Recording Artist Roots for NBA Bulls & Chicago Libraries December 24, 2002


MY FRACTURED LIFE - Novel

Pioneering Teacher’s Grandson Continues Legacy December 24, 2002


NOVEMBER 2002

MY FRACTURED LIFE - Novel

Author Dedicates Novel to Teen Fan November 22, 2002
New Book Takes NBA Look November 16, 2002
Actor Born to Write Hollywood Novel November 12, 2002


TRAVOLTANET

TravoltaNet Passes 1 Million Hits November 2, 2002


OCTOBER 2002

CGI RUMOR

NY POST and PEOPLENEWS Defend "Matinee Idol" Against False Lucas/Spielberg/Travolta CGI Story October 20, 2002
Spanish Press Declares Rikki Lee Travolta is “Meat and Bones” October 22, 2002
Actor Denies False George Lucas and Steven Spielberg Conspiracy October 14, 2002


HERO'S LULLABY

Breakout Hit Radio Single Free to Fans & Radio - October 2002


SEPTEMBER 2002

GURNEE THEATRE COMPANY

Theatre authority Rikki Lee Travolta lends his endorsement and support as he profiles a groundbreaking new regional troupe: The Gurnee Theatre Company- Feature Article, The Lowdown, September, 2002


GRAMMY AWARDS

Press Release - Hero's Lullaby Singer-Songwriter Entered for 2002 Grammy Awards


AUGUST 2002

ANNIE

Press Release - Musical ANNIE Opens August 9th 2002


JULY 2002

BACKSTAGE AUDIO

Rikki Lee Travolta Authors Entertainment Article on Live Theater Cast Album Recording - Feature Article, The Lowdown, July, 2002


GREASE GIRLS

Rikki Lee Travolta Directs World Premier of GREASE GIRLS Musical


HERO BEFORE DAWN

Slam Dunking Disney - News Article, Evanston Review, July 25, 2002
HERO BEFORE DAWN Screenwriter Among Experts for July 9th Film Industry Gala


HERO'S LULLABY

September 11th Tribute Hero's Lullaby Released to Radio


MAY 2002

BYE BYE BIRDIE

On Stage in "Bye Bye Birdie" - Feature Article, Chicago News Sun, May 3, 2002
Fisher Goes 'Bye-Bye' - Feature Article, Libertyville Review, May 16, 2002
Berger has 'Birdie' in Hand - Feature Article, Skokie Review, May 16, 2002
Elvis Presley / Rikki Lee Travolta Comparison
Leading Man Brings Elvis Appeal to Chicago Stage


MARCH 2002

SOiL - J Records

Legendary Music Industry Executive Clive Davis and the Band SOiL are profiled by Rikki Lee Travolta - Feature Article, The Lowdown, March, 2002


FEBRUARY 2002

DETECTIVE STORY

Detective Story Lands Arresting Star - Feature Article, Lowdown, February 2002
A New Role for Rikki Lee Travolta - Feature Article, Journal & Topics, January 30, 2002
Travolta Downplays Star Status - Feature Article, Daily Herald, February 19, 2002
Looking for Clues - News Brief, Pioneer Press, February 7, 2002
Detective Story Performance Called a "Gem" - Review, AtTheTheatre.com, February, 2002


OCTOBER 2001

GREASE

Travolta Brings Musical to Woodstock Stage - Feature Article, Chicago News Sun, October 2001
Energy-Packed 'Grease' Fills the Playbill - Review, The Woodstock Independent, October 2001


CAMELOT

Actor Crosses Racial Barriers - Feature Article, Chicago News Sun, October 2001


SEPTEMBER 2001

GREASE

Rikki Lee Travolta to Direct 'Grease' - News Article, The Woodstock Independent, September 2001


APRIL 2001

CAMELOT

Back for Camelot - Feature Article, Chicago Tribune, April 13, 2001


YOUTH MENTORING

Travolta Fan Makes Headlines - Feature Article, Daily Bulletin, April 6, 2001


DECEMBER 2000

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC

'Romantic' Play Marks Comeback - Feature Article, Pioneer Press, December 7, 2000


JULY 1999

WEST SIDE STORY

Proud of Who He Is - Feature Article, Daily Bulletin, July 9, 1999
'West Side Story' Full of Fun and Fight - Feature Article, City News, Daily Bulletin, July 2, 1999


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