Salma Hayek apologizes for missing opening

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Hayek, who was born in Coatzacoalcos in the Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, had planned to attend the inauguration of a new 17,000-seat municipal theater and stay for a concert by opera star Luciano Pavarotti Friday night. But she arrived late to the concert, causing a stir in the local media, which had reported that Hayek would attend the inauguration ceremony.

The 36-year-old actress, who has been in the central state of Durango working on “Bandidas” with co-star Penelope Cruz, later issued an apology to Veracruz radio and TV stations.

Hayek’s screen credits include “Frida,” “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” and “After the Sunset.”

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PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — Former Poison singer Bret Michaels has asked fans to help him find his custom-made guitar, which was apparently stolen at the end of a recent concert.

Michaels’ red-and-white Holden six-string electric guitar with a picture of a skull wearing a top hat disappeared during a Nov. 12 concert at McCool’s bar in Valparaiso, according to Michaels’ Web site.

The Porter County Crime Stoppers program has offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information about the theft.

A photo of Michaels with the guitar was posted on the singer’s Web site. A message said: “This guitar has a lot of sentimental value to Bret and we just want to get it back.”