PEOPLE WATCH
Cher to Armenia: Cher, whose father is of Armenian descent, will lead a group of reporters on a tour of Armenia in the former Soviet Union, to bring attention to the plight of the 3.5 million citizens. Through a spokeswoman, Cher said the situation in Armenia is approaching catastrophic proportions, leaving residents deprived of food, fuel and electricity, due to a near total blockade of borders. The pop star departs March 29 for the weeklong trip. She is scheduled to visit refugee camps, hospitals and orphanages.
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