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BEE GEES legend ROBIN GIBB is "determined" to fight his way back to full health following his recent hospitalisation.
The Staying Alive hitmaker is in a stable condition at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England, where he was admitted on Thursday (13Oct11) after suffering acute abdominal pains at his home in Oxfordshire.
Gibb’s manager Eaton has now opened up about his pal’s illness, revealing he’s seriously concerned because the star’s twin brother Maurice died of a similar condition in 2003.
But Eaton claims the singer is determined to be fighting fit as soon as possible.
He tells Britain’s The People newspaper, "Obviously it is a worry. This is what did it for his brother Maurice - but what is different is his condition was left for a long time and Robin’s has not been. Our concern is that it keeps recurring but he is determined (to get better) and we just hope things will be OK. Robin just wants to get back to work." Gibb is expected to be discharged following further medical tests.

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"The Way bus tour is officially over. Our last stop in Cincy, OH was awesome. Gonna come back and make my next film there!" Actor-turned-director EMILIO ESTEVEZ has fallen in love with Cincinnati, Ohio after promoting his new movie there this weekend (15-16Oct11).

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TYRESE GIBSON is spearheading a campaign to bring pyjamas back into fashion.
The singer/actor dons silk PJs in his new video for the song Stay and he hopes the idea catches on.
The Fast Five star tells WENN, "I did the music video with Taraji P. Henson and let me tell you that wearing those silk pyjamas was way more challenging than lip syncing! But it was my idea. I like pyjamas.
"I’m trying to show the other side. Thugs love pyjamas too! I got pyjamas with cartoon characters on them and everything."

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Actor JAMES FRANCO has pulled out as the co-owner of a Los Angeles bar, eight months after hosting a private post-Oscars party at the venue.
The star revealed he was a partner in The Writer’s Room earlier this year (11) and celebrated his Oscars hosting stint and the success of his film 127 Hours with a small bash at the new drinking establishment in February (11).
But the bar never opened to the public and Franco has since withdrawn from the venture, which launched on Thursday (13Oct11) under new owners.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall star Jason Segel and actor Jack Huston have now become investors in The Writer’s Room and they were on hand to celebrate the big opening with celebrity pals Ryan Phillippe, Mad Men hunk Jon Hamm, actress Rashida Jones and Glee’s Darren Criss.

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Iranian director JAFAR PANAHI has lost his appeal against his six-year prison sentence for campaigning against the country’s government.
Panahi, a vocal supporter of the country’s opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi, was convicted last year (10) of protesting against the political regime and for acting against national security.
He was ordered to serve time behind bars and handed a 20-year travel and filmmaking ban.
His lawyers have been fighting the punishment in court in Tehran, but their appeal was recently rejected, his family have revealed to AFP.
Panahi was handed the punishment alongside fellow filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, who was also given six years in prison.
A slew of celebrities including actor Sean Penn, director Martin Scorsese and movie mogul Harvey Weinstein have all lent their support to an Amnesty International campaign calling for the pair’s release.

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IndyCar driver DAN WHELDON has died after he was involved in a 15-car accident during a race in Las Vegas on Sunday (16Oct11).
The vehicle driven by Wheldon, who was sponsored by Justin Timberlake’s William Rast fashion line at this year’s (11) Indianapolis 500, was thrown into the air after hitting another car, before it crashed into a nearby fence at the Indy 300 event.
Wheldon, 33, was airlifted from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway track to the local University Medical Center, but died from his injuries.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard says in a statement, "IndyCar is very sad to announce that Dan Wheldon has passed away from unsurvivable injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today.
"IndyCar, its drivers and owners, have decided to end the race. In honour of Dan Wheldon, the drivers have decided to do a five-lap salute."

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STAR TREK actor ZACHARY QUINTO was inspired to ‘come out’ as a homosexual after feeling "indescribable despair" by the tragic suicide of a bullied gay teenager.
The star spoke publicly for the first time about his sexuality in an interview with New York Magazine, confirming longrunning speculation about his choice of lifestyle by referring to himself as "a gay man".
Now Quinto has revealed that he was so "deeply troubled" by the death of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer last month (Sep11) that he was prompted to live his life more openly so he can use his voice to campaign for equal rights for all.
In a post on his blog, Quinto refers to an anti-bullying public service announcement he shot in 2010, writing, "when i found out that jamey rodemeyer killed himself - i felt deeply troubled. but when i found out that jamey rodemeyer had made an it gets better video only months before taking his own life - i felt indescribable despair.
"i also made an it gets better video last year - in the wake of the senseless and tragic gay teen suicides that were sweeping the nation at the time. but in light of jamey’s death - it became clear to me in an instant that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it - is simply not enough to make any significant contribution to the immense work that lies ahead on the road to complete equality. our society needs to recognize the unstoppable momentum toward unequivocal civil equality for every gay lesbian bisexual and transgendered citizen of this country. gay kids need to stop killing themselves because they are made to feel worthless by cruel and relentless bullying. parents need to teach their children principles of respect and acceptance." Quinto admits the timing of his decision coincides well with the Occupy Wall Street protests against inequality and corporate greed, which began in New York and have since spread across the world - but the 34 year old wishes he had ‘come out’ sooner.
He continues, "we are witnessing an enormous shift of collective consciousness throughout the world. we are at the precipice of great transformation within our culture and government. i believe in the power of intention to change the landscape of our society - and it is my intention to live an authentic life of compassion and integrity and action.
"jamey rodemeyer’s life changed mine. and while his death only makes me wish that i had done this sooner - i am eternally grateful to him for being the catalyst for change within me. now i can only hope to serve as the same catalyst for even one other person in this world. that - i believe - is all that we can ask of ourselves and of each other." Pop star and gay rights advocate Lady Gaga was also moved by Rodemeyer’s death, which is believed to have occurred after years of cruel taunts from peers over his sexuality, and she has called on U.S. politicians to make bullying a crime to put a stop to the spate of teen suicides that has gripped America in the past year.

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Rapper RICK ROSS has suffered a second seizure en route to a concert in Memphis, Tennessee.
The heavyweight star assured fans he was OK after falling ill on a flight that departed from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida airport on Friday morning (14Oct11).
Ross passed out onboard, prompting the pilot to circle back and make an emergency landing in Florida and seek medical help.
Paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Ross and he was taken to a nearby hospital after gaining consciousness.
Hours later he was back on his private plane, from where he filmed a video message to fans assuring them the Memphis gig that night was still on. But TMZ.com has learned Ross suffered another seizure and the jet pilot was forced to make a second emergency landing in Alabama on Friday evening.
At press time, Ross was reportedly in a Birmingham hospital emergency room.

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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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