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Show 0163-5001Full name will be used unless otherwise requested. Volume of mail makes personal replies impossible, Want the facts? Opinion? Truth? Write Walter Scott, Box Ever since I saw him in “What's Eating Gilbert Grape,” I’ve beeninterestedin Leonardo DiCaprio. But I can't find much in print about his private life. Whois he involved with nowadays’—Katherine Bayer, Delmar, N.Y. A better question mightbe, “Whohasn't Leonardo DiCaprio been involved with?” Despite his tender age, the 20-year-old actor has been linked romantically in the press (though rarely caught by photographers) with the model Bijou Phillips, stepsister of singer ChynnaPhil- a { 1 I thought Kathy Najimystole the show in Sister Last I heard, former Act." My friend saw Najimy on atalk show and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara was being sued by several Vietnam veterans for “negli gence” duringthat war said she has lost a tremendous amount of \\vigha What's the story?—Cy Perkins, Mankato, Kathy Najimy, Whatis happening with thelitigation?—Avery S. D'Beg, Albuquerque, NM Mary Patrick in the two “Sister Act” movies—haslost more than 100pounds. “Shedid it without the help of anydiet gurubut sim. ply through properdiet and exer In his recentbest-selling book. “In Retrospect The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam.” Robert McNamara, 79, wrote that at acertain point he cise,” says oursource, who adds that the recent end of Nujimy's nine-year relationship with com: poser John Boswell may have motivated herto get into shape before looking for a new beau. Meanwhile, the newNajimy will a guest star on TV’s “Chicago Hope”and is nowwritinga senes for NBCin which she'll star knew the Vietnamwar was a hopeless cause. His admission received a hostile reception from many lips. 15: the actresses Sara Gilbert, 21, veteransof that war, who understandably feel he and Jultewe Lewis, 22: and the model- min Bolanos—four brothers fromEl Paso, Tex., 18. And this Romeo to perform his duty as Secretary of Defense (1961 67) becausehedidn’t voice his doubts. The case betrayed them. Rick. Bill, Louis Jr. and Benja- who served in Vietnam—filed a $100 million lawsuit last May, alleging that McNamarafailed actress Liv Tyler, is now romancing Claire Danes, 16— at least onscreen. The twoare filming never madeit to court. A U.S. attomey tells PA RADE the lawsuit was dismissed in November because the Bolanos brothers failed to pursueit a new version of “Romeo and Juliet” the announcers spokeof his “hardroad back to the heavyweight championship. I'm confused. Qi has Holly Hallstromleft “The PriceIs Right” after so many years as a modelon the show?—D.B., Grand Rapids, Mich. BobBarker,the show’s host, says the producers wantedto eliminate oneofthe four “Price is Right” models to save cash andoffered early retirementto Hallstrom, 43. Barker's publicist says she orally accepted a severance package worth about $200,000. But Hallstrom says she would Notagreetocertain provisions and was“fired il- legally”after 19 years on the show. She hasfiled a discriminationclaimand threatened to sue. Her caseis just the latest flap involving models on TV's longest-running game show. In 1993, Dian | Parkinson lost her $120,000-a-yearjob after a Whodoes Tyson haveto beatto re gainhis title?—U.H., Gainesville, Fla, You're not alone in your confusion. DiGapro, ‘snapper with ee Gilbert Since Tyson,29, lost his title by a in 1993 knockout to Buster Douglas in Tokyo in 1990, the heavyweight division has been beset by squabbling. Three men hold heavyweighttitles: Frank Bruno, 34, the World Boxing Council champ; Bruce Seldon. 28, the World Boxing Association titleholder; and Francois Botha, 27, the International Boxing Federation champ. To h@ make matters more confusing, Riddick Bowe, 28 —perhapsthe best heavyweight around—holds a belt issued by the World Boxing Organization. Tyson mayhave to beat all four to unify the crown, Thou svelte: lamafanof Elton John and haveread inter- The new viewsin whichhe speaksopenly of his gay re Najimy lationships, especially with HughWilliams. I no: After Mike Tysondestroyed Buster Mathis Jr by Australian director Baz Luhrmann. Minn, 38—the chub- by, relentlessly cheery Sister ticed Elton wearsa gold band onhisleft hand. Has he married someone new?—K.T., Chicago. Ill No. Thebisexualrock star’s only mari: to Renate Blauel, a Germanrecording engi neer, from 1984 to 1988. 0 Obviously, Republicans expect Bob Dole 10 win the lowa caucuses next month. But whowill be No. 2 in lowaandDole's main challenger in the New Hampshireprimary?—R.J., Greenwich, Conn Sen, Phil Gramm shouldstill be considered the likely runner-upin Iowa,but savvy polit ical experts are keeping an eye on Steve Forbes, the multimillionaire publisher whois waging an all-out TV ad campaign,“Steve is moving up fst. one expert tells PARADE. “He’s outspending everyone, and he’s a new face whohasn't dirtied his handsin politics before. I wouldn't be sur prised if he ended upasthe second-place winner | brief affair with Barker, 71, and sued him for | sex discrimination, (The suit was dropped last April.) In interviews last month, Hallstrom said she was fired for refus- ing toissue astatement supporting Barker when Parkinson sued himand for gaining 14 pounds during the show's sum- mer break, caused by prescription drugs. Barker and the producers called her charges “out- right fabrication” and Holl: Price was wrong sued Hallstrom forlibel. 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