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Company: Supermodel broke pact

NEW YORK - A cosmetics-marketing company claims in a New York lawsuit that Naomi Campbell didn't hand over its cut of the proceeds from a fragrance-licensing agreement.

The lawsuit says the supermodel violated a 1998 contract by leaving Moodform Mission out of a deal made within roughly the past year.

It says she stopped paying Moodform Mission its share of proceeds from scents it helped develop. Those include Naomi Campbell, Cat Deluxe and Seductive Elixir. A Campbell representative says through a lawyer that the model "categorically denies the allegations." Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Co., which sells the fragrances, did not immediately respond to messages.

Bahamas lawmaker: Sorry judge

NASSAU, Bahamas - The Bahamas lawmaker who prompted a mistrial in the John Travolta extortion case has publicly apologized to the judge and the people of the island chain. Picewell Forbes says his announcement of an acquittal while the jury was still deliberating last week were "reckless" and "not true."

But he isn't saying where he heard the report that he repeated in a televised speech at a political convention.

Forbes' attorney Anthony McKinney said yesterday his client cannot comment further because the matter is still before the court. The judge who declared a mistrial has said she is considering a contempt of court charge against Forbes. A court hearing is scheduled tomorrow.

Gallstones hit Eric Clapton

NEW YORK - Eric Clapton has pulled out of this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in New York after undergoing gallstone surgery.

Kristen Foster, a publicist for the guitarist, said yesterday that Clapton was doing well and recuperating with his family in England.

The hall says Jeff Beck will replace the 64-year-old guitarist for Friday night's show at Madison Square Garden. Clapton was to perform as part of a two-night celebration in honor of the hall's 25th anniversary. Beck now joins U2, Aretha Franklin and Metallica for the final night.

TV legend Norman Lear honored

LAS VEGAS - Television legend Norman Lear has been awarded the AARP's annual Andrus Award for service. Lear received the award last week as part of AARP's annual national event and expo, which was held in Las Vegas. The honor was given to Lear for his achievements in socially transformative television, filmmaking, philanthropy and social activism.

The 87-year-old Lear is the creator of shows including "All in the Family," "Sanford & Son," "Maude," and "Good Times."

Today's birthdays

Actress Joan Plowright is 80. Country musician Charlie Daniels is 73. Actress Jane Alexander is 70. Actress Lauren Holly is 46. Actress Julia Roberts is 42. Country singer Brad Paisley is 37. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is 35.