Tim Hudson is having a good year as starting pitcher for the Braves, but enough about him. We're here to talk about Kim Hudson. The pitcher's wife invites all the women out to Turner Field on Friday for Girls' Night Out. The event features a pre-game party and fashion show with mini makeovers and hair touch-ups. During the 7:35 p.m. game against the Dodgers you'll sit in the lower outfield pavilion with a signature T-shirt and white feather boa to sport. "We moms and ladies really need a night out. We work hard whether it's in the home or in the community," she said, adding that her event comes with one iron-clad rule: "No boys allowed!" Tickets to Girls' Night Out are $32 and a portion of proceeds benefit the Hudson Family Foundation, a faith-based organization that works with children. "I'm very thankful they chose us to be the beneficiary," Kim Hudson said. During our interview Friday, with a couple of games scotched by Hurricane Irene, she was unsure if Huddy would be pitching during her party. She's hoping not; otherwise she'll have to concentrate more closely on the game. "I have more of a vested interest in the game when my husband's on the mound," she explained. If he's in the dugout, on the other hand, "I'll have more fun!" For information, see www.braves.com/gno.
Cameron Diaz celebrates in style
In town shooting "What To Expect When You're Expecting," actress Cameron Diaz turns 39 today and celebrated on the westside over the weekend. She showed up at Miller Union and LeRoy's Fried Chicken, according to Twitter updates posted by the two restaurants, which are just around the corner from one another.
Atlanta library to host "The Help" discussion
Atlanta author Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel has become a box-office champ, and the movie adaptation by her friend Tate Taylor has sparked Oscar buzz for actress Viola Davis. Clearly, everyone's talking about it. If you'd like to join the conversation about the book and film the Atlanta-Fulton Library System will host a discussion event at 6:30 p.m. Sept 27 at the Central Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square. Adults only; reservations required. Call 404-730-1906.
Celebrity birthdays
Country singer Kitty Wells is 92. Opera singer Regina Resnik is 89. Actor Bill Daily is 84. Actress Elizabeth Ashley is 72. Actor Ben Jones is 70. Cartoonist R. Crumb is 68. Skier Jean-Claude Killy is 68. Actress Peggy Lipton is 64. Comedian Lewis Black is 63. Actor Timothy Bottoms is 60. Actor David Paymer is 57. Jazz musician Gerald Albright is 54. Actor Michael Chiklis is 48. Music producer Robert Clivilles is 47. Actress Michael Michele is 45. Country musician Geoff Firebaugh is 43. Country singer Sherrie Austin is 40. Rock singer-musician Lars Frederiksen (Rancid) is 40. Actress Cameron Diaz is 39. Rock musician Leon Caffrey (Space) is 38. TV personality Lisa Ling is 38. Rock singer-musician Aaron Barrett (Reel Big Fish) is 37. Actor Michael Gladis is 34. Rock musician Matt Taul (Tantric; Days of the New) is 33. Tennis player Andy Roddick is 29. Rock musician Ryan Ross is 25. Actor Cameron Finley is 24.
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