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Randomly Commenting About: Miley Cyrus’ Cancer Event Performance
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Prime Time, Specials, ABC, CBS, NBC, Editorial, Video,
Even though I really like the single (and loved the cause for which it was written), there was one musician who really stuck out during Friday night’s Stand Up 2 Cancer event: Miley Cyrus.
The song - which is available for purchase on iTunes - was performed live this weekend from New York’s Radio City Music Hall. And while “Just Stand Up” earned a nice reception, I couldn’t help but notice how Miley Cyrus’ immature voice stuck out like a grating sore thumb. Did she really deserve to be up on the same stage as Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Carrie Underwood? Ehh, I think not.
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This Week on TV (9/1-9/7)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Food & Home, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, HBO, MTV, NBC, The CW, TNT-HD, America’s Next Top Model, Entourage, Prison Break,
(You can view TV Envy’s Fall Television Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY (9/1)
Labor Day Marathons: The Closer (TNT), Beverly Hills, 90210 (SOAPnet), Scrubs (TV Land), Dirty Jobs (Discovery), My Wife and Kids (ABC Family), Star Trek: The Next Generation (Sci Fi), House of Payne (TBS), CSI (Spike TV), Anthony Bourdain (Travel), That ‘70s Show (FX)
- Gossip Girl (CW, 8pm): Season 2 premiere. “Summer in the Hamptons winds down as Serena and Nate carry on a cover-up scheme to make others think they’re dating.” A few choice pics sent to Gossip Girl should do the trick.
- Prison Break (FOX, 8pm): Season 4 premiere. “Michael is in LA looking to even the score with Gretchen for Sara’s death.” I think Gretchen should really apologize for all of last season.
- One Tree Hill (CW, 9pm): Season 6 premiere. “Lucas’ chosen lady meets him at the airport, while Dan’s accident proves life-threatening.” Sorry. So not caring who Chad Michael Murray picks these days.
- Raising the Bar (TNT, 10pm): Series premiere. “Idealistic public defender Jerry Kellerman (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) fights for a man he’s sure is innocent, but holding a court is a judge who loathes Kellerman.” Gosselaar’s new hair has been generating some passionate opinions.
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Christina Applegate Opens Up About Her Double Mastectomy
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television,
Although it was only revealed a few weeks ago that Christina Applegate had been diagnosed with breast cancer, the actress now admits that she found out back in April.
In an exclusive interview on Good Morning America, the Samantha Who? star told Robin Roberts (also a breast cancer survivor) that her vigilance really paid off in in the end.
Because of her mother’s history with the same disease, Applegate knew it was important for her to begin mammograms at an early age. The 36-year-old had been receiving regular testing for approximately 6 years. Thanks to two MRIs conducted after a biopsy last year, the discovery was made.
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ABC News
Breast Cancer Diagnosis for Christina Applegate
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Breaking News,
Saying the past few weeks have been difficult for Christina Applegate would be putting things mildly.
In early June, an ex-boyfriend of the Samantha Who? star was found dead after an apparent drug overdose. Now we’re learning that the actress has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Coincidentally (?), Applegate was recently announced as a participant of next month’s Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon.
Today, the 36-year-old’s rep confirmed the medical report to the media:
“Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor-ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening. Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery. No further statement will be issued at this time.”
No announcement has been made so far as to how this may affect production on Applegate’s ABC comedy. Samantha is currently scheduled to return on October 6.
Entertainment Tonight
Networks Team Up for Cancer
Although the nightly competition between Charles Gibson and Brian Williams is quite tight, the two journalists - along with Katie Couric - combined forces today to promote a joint project. In a rare event, the trio hit all three morning shows to deliver the special news. This meant a return to old stomping grounds for both Couric (Today) and Gibson (Good Morning America).
Together they announced that ABC, NBC and CBS will be simultaneously devoting one hour to the same cause: the fight against cancer. Stand Up 2 Cancer, a commercial-free telethon airing September 5th, will aim to raise funds for research.
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Hollywood Reporter
Patrick Swayze’s Health Update
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Photos,
Those familiar with Patrick Swayze‘s health situation were all pleased to see the actor out in public this past weekend. The Dirty Dancing star, who revealed earlier this year that he had pancreatic cancer, attended a Lakers playoff game with his wife on Friday. Although it was hard not to notice Patrick’s obvious weight loss, the 55-year-old looked remarkably well.
In a statement given exclusively to People, Swayze says his treatment has allowed him to carry on with normal activities:
“Thought I’d give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa’s birthday, where I took her jewelry shopping at Kenny G & Company and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved! In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well.”
Huh. Wasn’t there a tabloid out there that said Swayze only had five weeks to live? You show ‘em, Patrick!
People
Director Sydney Pollack Passes Away at 73
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Obituaries,
Sydney Pollack, the award-winning director behind 1985’s Out of Africa, died today at his California home. The 73-year-old, who was also a well-known producer and actor, had been suffering from cancer.
In addition to his work on Africa, Pollack will most likely be remembered for 1973’s The Way We Were and 1982’s Tootsie. In total, his projects have earned 48 Oscar nominations and two Academy Award wins for himself. He was last behind the camera in 2005 when he helmed Sketches of Frank Gehry and The Interpreter, starring Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn.
Sydney’s skills, as mentioned, were often spotted on-screen as well. In addition to Tootsie, his mug was seen in Death Becomes Her, Eyes Wide Shut and Changing Lanes. His most recent appearances were made in last year’s Michael Clayton and the romantic comedy Made of Honor (still in theaters).
Pollack - whose son died in a 1993 plane crash - is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Variety
Remember American Idol’s Luke Menard?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip,
He had the right look and a generally good singing voice, but song choice hurt Luke Menard early in the American Idol competition. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, maybe a jarring recollection will: Menard is the one who sang “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” the 80s Wham hit. If he had sung anything different, it’s possible we would all know Luke Menard a whole lot better.
Luke Menard, 29, has been frequently in the audience during the seventh season of Idol, rooting his fellow contestants on from the sidelines. Recently, the former carpet-layer was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer. This sad news is somewhat lightened by one positive: this disease has a very high success rate of treatment. Menard, who is currently in L.A., has plans to return home to Indiana in the near future.
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Cell Phone May Be Health Risk to Your Brain
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Science,
We had just finished reading that smokers’ chances of contracting diseases is partially due to genes when we also found that mobile phones could potentially cause the demise of more people than smoking or asbestos. The study, conducted by Dr. Vini Khurana, says that using a cell phone for at least 10 years can double your risk of brain cancer. We figure the good doctor must know what he is talking about since he has published over 30 papers and reviewed 100 studies on the effects of cell phones. Coincidentally, the French suggested limiting children’s use and Germany has also issued cautions.
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Patrick Swayze Still Smoking Despite Cancer
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Photos, Editorials,
Although I first saw this photo last week, I have grown increasingly more angry over the past few days. Please someone tell me—why is Patrick Swayze still smoking?
Even though the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late January, this picture of him lighting up was taken just seven days ago. Smoking is believed to be one of the possible risk factors behind the disease.
Let’s hope Swayze is really doing all he can to fight this illness.
National Enquirer
