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DALLAS star LARRY HAGMAN has been diagnosed with cancer.
The 80-year-old actor revealed the news in a statement to TV Guide magazine on Friday (14Oct11), assuring fans his cancer is highly treatable and he hopes it won’t force him to pull out of the upcoming Dallas TV remake.
Hagman is confirmed to reprise his role as villainous oil tycoon J.R. Ewing in at least the first four episodes.
He says, "As J.R., I could get away with anything - bribery, blackmail and adultery. But I got caught by cancer. I do want everyone to know that it is a very common and treatable form of cancer. I will be receiving treatment while working on the new Dallas series." He adds, "I could not think of a better place to be than working on a show I love, with people I love. Besides, as we all know, you can’t keep J.R. down!" A spokesman for Warner Horizon, the production company behind the new Dallas, adds, "Everyone at Warner Horizon Television and the entire Dallas family completely supports Larry Hagman during this time. We look forward to watching Larry once again work his magic by bringing one of television’s most interesting, complex and controversial characters back to the screen in the new Dallas series." It’s not the first time the actor has battled a major health crisis - he underwent a successful liver transplant operation in 1995, having developed cirrhosis after years of heavy drinking.

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JANELLE MONAE was astonished when U.S. President BARACK OBAMA asked her to perform his favourite track during her show at a White House state dinner this week (beg10Oct11).
The R&B star was invited to entertain 220 guests at the American leader’s home during a special event honouring South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Thursday (13Oct11).
And she was left stunned when the president and his wife, First Lady Michelle, made a personal request for her to sing her hit song Tightrope.
In a post on Facebook, Monae writes, "Just performed (at) The WHITE HOUSE for the State Dinner!!!!! President Obama and First Lady are BIG FANS!!!! WOW! I’m SO HONORED!!!!! They requested "tightrope"! ha!"

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DAME HELEN MIRREN, DANIEL CRAIG and SIENNA MILLER are among the stars who have donated their clothes to an auction for a children’s hospital in the U.K.
Beyonce, Nicole Richie and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts have also raided their closets for the annual Clothes Throw campaign, which raises money for Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Roberts, who hails from Liverpool and is a keen fundraiser for the medical facility, is fronting the initiative and she’s urging fans to support it any way they can.
She says, "I am really excited to be fronting the Clothes Throw 2011 campaign! I’m an avid supporter of Alder Hey Imagine Appeal. I visit Alder Hey and the patients there really touch my heart.
"There are three ways you can help with the Alder Hey Clothes Throw: donate clothes, hold your own Clothes Throw party or attend any of the official Clothes Throw events in (local shopping centre) Liverpool ONE." The three-day sale kicks off on 25 October (11).

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ADAM LEVINE has stripped naked to pose for a raunchy magazine shoot with his model girlfriend ANNE VYALITSYNA.
The Maroon 5 rocker, who has been dating the Russian beauty since last year (10), stripped off to pose for Vogue Russia with his lover, and the magazine’s front cover features a picture of the couple completely nude.
In another saucy shot, Vyalitsyna is seen posing with just a guitar to protect her modesty.

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Pop star TAYLOR SWIFT has shown off her generous side and donated 6,000 books to a library in Pennsylvania.
The Love Story hitmaker was born in the city of Reading and she’s giving back to the area by re-stocking the local facility with $68,000 (£42,500)-worth of reading material.
It is hoped the collection of books, which was chosen by workers at the learning establishment, will help boost the economically-troubled library.
Swift’s donation was welcomed by officials, who hope her involvement will motivate more young people to read.

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Outspoken rocker MORRISSEY is convinced he is ridiculed for voicing his opinions on current affairs and fears he is now known only as a "bigmouth".
The former The Smiths frontman has strong views on a number of topics, from animal rights to Britain’s royal family, and has never shied away from putting his point across.
However, the star now fears he has become known as "Mad Morrissey" for being so outspoken - and headline writers can’t resist referencing The Smiths track Bigmouth Strikes Again when he makes controversial comments.
He tells Clash magazine, "I think I am officially ‘Mad Morrissey’ now, and everything I say must be ridiculed because that’s one way of not dealing with the contents of the actual comment… We live in very dumbed-down times. Everything - news media, music, music magazines - are presented with the assumption that the people as a whole are utterly thick, so therefore when I say, as I have, that the so-called royals are the most dysfunctional and unpleasant family in British history, no-one asks me why I think this.
"They simply print ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’. Oh, I could go on. And do, often."

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Country singer VINCE GILL was a guest at a gala in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday (13Oct11) to launch a week in his honour.
City officials have proclaimed 10-17 October (11) Vince Gill Week, to recognise his ongoing dedication to helping the local community.
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean says, "Vince Gill is a great musician, a great humanitarian and a great Nashvillian. His big heart is amazing, and his talent as a singer, songwriter and musician have made a remarkable mark on the city, and he does it with grace and humour…
"If there is a need in our community, Vince is always eager to step up and help. He truly embodies the spirit of generosity and charity that Nashville is known for. I am grateful for his many contributions." Gill was presented with a special edition amplifier from Fender Guitars and it was revealed that as well as the week-long honour, the star will also serve as grand marshal of the 59th annual Nashville Christmas Parade on 2 December (11).
Speaking at the launch, Gill says, "This is beyond belief. More than anything, I just want to say that all of this is overwhelming to hear these accolades (sic), but at the end of the day, I guess what I’m most proud of, there wasn’t one of those things that I did that had an agenda attached to it, just know that."

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BEE GEES legend ROBIN GIBB is receiving treatment for inflammation of the colon after he was hospitalised on Thursday (13Oct11) with stomach problems.
The Night Fever hitmaker was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England, after suffering acute abdominal pains at his home in Oxfordshire.
Doctors are keeping the star under observation, and Gibb has thanked his fans for their ongoing support.
A post on his website reads, "Robin Gibb, accompanied by his wife Dwina, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford on Thursday 13th October 2011 to undergo tests for abdominal pain and is being treated for inflammation of the colon.
"He requests that since this is a difficult time for him and his family his privacy be respected. Robin would like to thank all his friends and fans for their good wishes and sends them his love." Gibb suffered a similar problem in April (11), and was forced to pull out of his South American tour, just a year after he underwent emergency surgery for a blocked intestine.

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RAY WINSTONE has quit partying when he shoots movies because his on-set hangovers became unbearable.
The Departed star Winstone loved indulging in late-night drinking sessions during filming when he was a young man, but he struggles to cope with the after-effects as he ages.
And his hangovers have become so bad, the 54 year old has vowed to avoid alcohol whenever he’s working.
He tells TV Times magazine, "There was too much boozing when I was younger. In the old days, I’d work in the day, drink into the small hours and then start all over again the next morning.
"I had to give that up in the end. I didn’t touch a drop for the entire shoot of (2010 movie) Tracker. I needed to keep my head clear. It took me a long time to learn discipline."

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An actress who damaged her back in an accident on the set of the upcoming fifth RESIDENT EVIL movie has taken her first steps as she recovers from her injuries.
Several actors dressed as zombies and four members of the production team were hurt when a platform used for a chase sequence crashed to the ground at Canada’s Cinespace Film Studios on Tuesday (11Oct11).
The injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment and subsequently released - except one actress, named April, who hurt her back and remained under doctors’ care.
The franchise’s star Milla Jovovich visited April on Tuesday night and has been keeping her Twitter followers updated on her condition - and she’s revealed the actress is responding well to treatment.
In a series of posts on the social networking site, Jovovich writes, "She was out of bed and walking about 2 day (today) which is such great news! What a strong woman, could give me some lessons! "(Her brother) told me that the doctor hadn’t seen her after the preliminary examination, which I hope is a good sign. She is on pain meds and staying in bed at the best fracture/injury hospital in toronto.
"She texted me yesterday to say that she was feeling stronger and wanted to recover quickly for her family and friends! She’s so amazing!"

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HAYDEN PANETTIERE "welled up" when AMANDA KNOX’s murder conviction was overturned - because she feels "a certain connection" with the American student after playing her in a TV movie.
The Heroes star took on the title role in Lifetime’s Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, which is based around the brutal killing of Knox’s roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy in 2007, and the subsequent trial.
Knox was found guilty of the killing and sentenced to 26 years in prison in 2009, but she took the case to appeal and her conviction was quashed earlier this month (Oct11).
Panettiere was watching the appeal case unfold on TV - and she hopes the 24 year old gets "a second chance at life" now she’s returned to her native America.
The actress tells Access Hollywood, "I was on the edge of my bed, my eyes welled up when I heard the verdict read.
"It’s hard for me because I played her. I do feel like I have a certain connection with her. It’s difficult for me to say that I’m not excited to see a young girl get a second chance at life and she does have a second chance, and I hope she makes the best of it."

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TV chiefs in America have halted filming on upcoming series TRANSPORTER after actor CHRIS VANCE was injured during an action scene.
The Prison Break star was shooting at the show’s set in Toronto, Canada when the incident happened, and Cinemax bosses have stopped production on the programme, based on the Transporter film series, for at least two weeks.
In a statement, showrunner Steve Shill says, "We want to ensure Chris’ return to peak physical condition before putting him back in front of the camera to continue shooting this fast-paced, action-packed series." The show is expected to debut on America’s Cinemax channel next year (12).

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