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Accident-prone actor MATT LEBLANC had a knee rebuilt by surgeons after flipping his motorbike as he tried to pull a wheelie.
The Friends star is covered with scars and famously filmed scenes for an episode of the sitcom with his arm in a cast after dislocating his shoulder on set.
Now he’s revealed his litany of injuries and recalled how doctors had to piece his knee back together after he smashed it pulling wheelies to impress onlookers.
LeBlanc tells Culture magazine, "(I have) one (scar) on my cheek from the corner of a marble coffee table, one from when I went to sack the quarterback and his buck teeth hit me in the head, one on the back of my head where I fell off a barn onto a pile of bricks, one from a beer bottle in New York… I had my shoulder rebuilt after a stunt in Friends and my knee rebuilt after a motorcycle third-gear wheelie got away from me."

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Funnyman JERRY SEINFELD is to quit performing stand-up comedy in huge venues, insisting he’s too old to carry on.
The 58-year-old comedian played one of the biggest shows of his career at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena last year (11), and this month (May12) he’s due to entertain 16,000 fans over two gigs in England.
But he’s now revealed the shows are likely to be among his last ever arena concerts as he’s planning to walk away from high-profile stand-up comedy before he’s too old to get the laughs.
Seinfeld tells Live magazine, "I won’t perform this size of show again. These things have their critical mass, which does not sustain indefinitely. I’m 57 now (sic). Do you really want to see a 67-year-old guy in front of 10,000 people? I don’t want to. I’m going to let it wither and die."

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Former WILL & GRACE star SEAN HAYES has picked up an award in recognition of his efforts to bring "positive visibility" to the gay community.
The actor was the guest of honour at The Human Rights Campaign’s annual gala dinner in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received the civil rights organisation’s Visibility Award for his work within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.
He later took to his Twitter.com page to share his joy with fans, tweeting, "What an amazing & inspiring night at the HRC Atlanta Gala Dinner tonight. Thanks to all of you for making me feel so welcome." Former recipients of the Visibility Award include Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, director Lee Daniels and singer Lance Bass.

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Hip-hop pioneer and BEASTIE BOYS icon ADAM YAUCH has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 47.
The rapper, also known as MCA, died on Friday (04May12), according to GlobalGrind.com.
Yauch was diagnosed with a tumour in his salivary gland in 2009 and underwent surgery and radiation therapy treatment. He also adopted a strict vegan diet and turned to ancient Chinese medicines to help him beat the disease.
A Brooklyn, New York native, Yauch formed the Beastie Boys in 1978 with his high school friends Mike D, John Berry and Kate Schellenbach.
The group started out as a hardcore punk band, but later developed into a rap trio with Yauch and Mike D teaming up with pal Adam ‘Ad-Rock’ Horovitz and they landed their big break after working with a young Rick Rubin, who would sign them to his newly-formed Def Jam Recordings in 1984.
They released their debut album, Licensed to Ill, in 1986 and went on to make a further seven records, with their last, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two released last year (11).
The Beastie Boys won three Grammy Awards and scored nominations for hit songs like Check Your Head, Sabotage and Ch-Check It Out.
The rappers were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio last month (Apr12), although Yauch had to sit out the ceremony and the accolade was accepted by Mike D and Ad-Rock.
Taking to the stage without his bandmate, Ad-Rock - alongside Mike D and longtime DJ sidekick Mixmaster Mike - read out a statement from Yauch, who thanked the Beastie Boys’ fans, writing, "This induction is as much ours as it is yours."

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KINGS OF LEON rocker JARED FOLLOWILL is engaged to wed his model girlfriend MARTHA PATTERSON.
The bassist, who only began romancing Patterson at the beginning of 2012, proposed to the beauty at his Tennessee home and presented her with a self-designed four-carat cushion-cut diamond ring on 11 April (12).
A representative for the star has confirmed the happy news to website JustJared.com.
Followill teased fans about a special announcement at midnight on Wednesday (02May12), writing in a Twitter.com post, "Big news coming tomorrow! (It’s not a sextape…….yet)", and as fans started guessing he added, "Everybody asking if I’m pregnant: I’m not the type who will wait the mandatory 8-12 weeks to tell you. As soon I see a + (on a pregnancy kit), I’m tweeting it." Followill previously dated Twilight star Ashley Greene, while Patterson was most recently linked to Greene’s ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas.

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Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL is set to front a new reality competition TV show.
The British beauty will serve as a judge on upcoming Oxygen series The Face, which will give undiscovered talent the chance to pursue their dream of becoming a spokesperson for a national brand.
Network executive Rod Aissa tells The Hollywood Reporter, "The Face is a fresh new series that delivers all the elements our audience craves: fashion, beauty and drama. Oxygen has been looking for the next ideation in the modeling genre and this project delivers it." Campbell, as well as two other unnamed coaches, will mentor the contestants and offer tips to each participant to better prepare them for the business.
The Vogue covergirl joins the likes of Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum, who have both launched their own modelling programmes in America.
A premiere date has not yet been set.

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Supermodels KATE MOSS and CHRISTY TURLINGTON have donated topless photos of themselves to raise money for a children’s charity.
Moss wears just a pair of gold sequinned trousers as she covers her naked breasts with her arms in the snap she has donated to an upcoming auction in aid of Britain’s National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
Turlington’s striking shot, snapped in 1986 by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier, depicts the brunette beauty posing seductively with tousled, wet hair and a bedsheet wrapped around her waist.
Pictures of other stars including British rocker Florence Welch, fashion icon Twiggy and late actor Oliver Reed are also going under the hammer in the Bonhams auction in London on 17 May (12).
Jocelyn Phillips, Head of Photographs at Bonhams, says, "We are delighted to be working with the NSPCC to offer this exciting group of photographs for auction and to raise funds for a very worthwhile cause."

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SAMUEL L. JACKSON’s wife has opened up about the little-known struggles of the couple’s 40-year relationship, telling fans her husband is "smart" but "emotionally disconnected".
Actress and TV producer LaTanya Richardson wed The Avengers star in 1980 after a long courtship, but Richardson admits their relationship hasn’t always been easy.
She reveals she’d sometimes call the actor while he was filming on location to see if he missed her, only for him to say, ‘No’.
Speaking to The New York Times Magazine, she says, "I felt abandoned. It was easier in the earlier years when we sometimes acted together onstage." And even though stay-at-home mum Richardson insists the secret to their longevity is "amnesia", the 62 year old insists their bond has greatly improved over time.
She adds, "He’s changing. The other day I cut my hand and he took me to the hospital. Years ago, I’d have to go by myself."

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BARRY MANILOW is feeling the effects of the property market slump - the singer has slashed the asking price of his California beach house by almost 50 per cent.
The Mandy hitmaker purchased the Malibu mansion for $3.85 million (£2.4 million) in 2002 and, after extensive renovations, he tried to sell it for $12.6 million (£7.9 million) in 2009.
He reduced the price to just $10.9 million (£6.8 million) a few months later and it fell once again to $7 million (£4.4 million) in January 2011.
Now Manilow is hoping to finally offload the property and tempt new buyers by putting it back on the market for $6.9 million (£4.3 million).
The luxury beachfront home features three bedrooms and fourth bathrooms, fireplaces, a spacious, fully-fitted kitchen, and panoramic views of the ocean.

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SIGUR ROS frontman JONSI BIRGISSON is relieved the group has reunited after a four-year break, because he struggled with making decisions as a solo artist.
The Icelandic group took a hiatus following the release of its 2008 album, and Birgisson has since gone on to record two solo albums.
The band is now set to return with an upcoming album, and the singer admits he was delighted to be able to share responsibilities in the studio.
He says, "It’s really fun to meet the guys again. When you’re by yourself there’s so much more responsibility. You have to make all the decisions yourself. Now I have the other guys with me to share the responsibility, make decisions and give creative feedback."

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JESSICA SIMPSON has become a May Day mum after giving birth to a baby girl on Tuesday (01May12).
The singer-turned-fashion designer and her football star fiance Eric Johnson welcomed daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson at a Los Angeles hospital.
The little girl weighed in at nine pounds and 13 ounces and the new mum confirmed the news in a post on her website shortly afterwards.
The official announcement reads: "Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson. We are so grateful for all of the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!" Simpson confirmed her pregnancy news on Halloween (31Oct11) after months of speculation about her expanding baby belly.
The newborn is the first for both Simpson and Johnson.

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Former teen idol BOBBY VEE has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
The Rubber Ball hitmaker, born Robert Velline, was hit with the news last year (Jan11) but he has only now opened up about his medical crisis with a post on his official website.
The message reads, "A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with the mild stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Needless to say, it was a moment that stunned my family and myself to the core. I have chosen to remain private and to focus on what is most important to me: my family and my music." But the former American Bandstand Theater star isn’t the only one battling health issues - his longtime wife Karen is also gravely ill.
He adds, "As many of you may know my beautiful wife of 48 years, Karen, is also dealing with serious health issues as we await a lung transplant for her at Duke University in Durham, NC (North Carolina). Together and with our amazing family we treasure each moment, and we hope and pray for the best outcomes."

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Veteran singer KATE BUSH has edged out ADELE to land the top pop prize at Britain’s 2012 South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
The Rolling in the Deep hitmaker has dominated the music industry’s various awards shows since the release of her hugely successful album 21, but she had to concede defeat at the London ceremony on Tuesday (01May12) when Bush’s 50 Words for Snow was named the Best Album winner.
In the film category, Tilda Swinton’s dark drama We Need To Talk About Kevin triumphed over Attack The Block and the critically-acclaimed Formula 1 documentary Senna, while West End musical Matilda was named Best Theatre Production, and U.K. series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, was awarded Best TV Drama.
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards, hosted by Lord Melvyn Bragg, also recognises excellence in dance, opera and classical music categories.

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MOTLEY CRUE star VINCE NEIL linked up with the spirit of FRANK SINATRA during an episode of spooky U.S. TV show GHOST ADVENTURES and was left shocked and overwhelmed by the experience.
The Poison singer recently teamed up with TV producers, poker player Jamie Hold and Sinatra’s former pianist Bruce Westcott in the hopes of conjuring up the spirit of the late music icon, who passed away in 1998.
And, as part of their adventure, the trio threw a lavish Las Vegas party in the penthouse suite of the Riviera Hotel - a hotspot often frequented by the My Way hitmaker.
Neil admits the paranormal experiment had jaw-dropping results.
He tells the Las Vegas Sun, "We experienced unexplained, first-hand encounters, including scratch marks on one womanâ��s back, cold sensations, voices and knocking. (Producers) Zak, Nick and Aaron documented the multiple EVPs (Electronic voice phenomena) and unexplained events. But when we went into Room 908, we really had the shocking, overwhelming physical experience of our lives.â�� Neil’s episode aired in America on Friday (27Apr12).

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Embattled actor RYAN O’NEAL has postponed plans to undergo cancer treatment until after he has completed a promotional tour for his new memoir.
The Love Story star revealed he had been diagnosed with stage two prostate cancer last month (Apr12), but assured fans he would bounce back from the health crisis as the disease had been "detected early" and the prognosis was "positive for a full recovery".
He was due to appear on U.S. breakfast show Today on Monday (30Apr12) to advertise his new tell-all tome about his longtime love affair with Farrah Fawcett, Both Of Us: My Life With Farrah, but O’Neal had to pull out at the last minute after falling ill.
He returned to the New York-based programme on Tuesday (01May12) and explained that he had suffered a panic attack moments before going on air on Monday - although he’s unsure why.
He said, "I don’t know what was wrong. Terror, perhaps? I just broke out into a terrible sweat, you wouldn’t have wanted me! So I went home and went to bed, and I feel better now. They (doctors) said that’s what it was (a panic attack), but I had never had one before… I’m OK now." The 71 year old, who previously battled leukaemia, went on to confess he’s yet to begin the exhaustive process to treat the cancer and try to put a stop to the spread of the disease.
When asked how he was feeling, he told host Matt Lauer, "Inundated with the disease, actually. I’m working to cure it… I’ve chose (sic) to go to you first, and then I’ll do something about it when I go back to California."

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U.S. Secretary of State HILARY CLINTON has turned down the chance to play actor JASON SEGEL’s mum on hit TV comedy HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star publicly appealed to Clinton to play his on-screen character Marshall Eriksen’s mother during a March (12) interview, but the busy politician has politely declined the offer, although she admits she fully intends on starring opposite the funnyman in the future when her schedule dies down.
Internet blog Politico has obtained a copy of Clinton’s rejection letter, which reads, "I was delighted to read about your interest in sharing the big screen with me. As you can imagine, I am a little occupied at the moment, but perhaps someday I can help you forget Sarah Marshall… again.
"My only condition is that there be Muppets involved, and that is non-negotiable. In the meantime, you have my best wishes for continued success with your career." Segel revived the Muppets for last year’s (11) hit family film.

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Cancer-stricken RYAN O’NEAL has lost contact with his troubled son Griffin because the actor has no idea where he has been imprisoned.
The Love Story star’s eldest son was sentenced to 16 months behind bars in February (12) following a car crash last August (11), when he was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.
But O’Neal, who last month (Apr12) announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, reveals he’s still yet to visit Griffin, 47 - the actor’s son with late actress Joanna Moore.
During an appearance on U.S. talk show The View on Tuesday (01May12), he confessed, "I don’t even know what prison he’s in. They don’t tell me." He did not elaborate on who was banning him from finding out where his son is being held.
But O’Neal admits he has patched up his differences with his daughter Tatum - Griffin’s older sister - and she has been taking care of her sick father after overcoming her own issues at a drug rehabilitation centre earlier this year (Feb12).
He added, "Tatum is out and about and doing much better, looks wonderful and is happy. She’s always happiest when I’m ill because she can mother me and fawn over me and take care of me." O’Neal has another son, Redmond, with the late Farrah Fawcett. He is also tackling substance abuse issues in a court-ordered drug treatment programme.

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Hit musical ONCE is leading the way at this year’s (12) Tony Awards after scooping 11 nominations.
The popular show has garnered nods across the board including the coveted Best Musical category at the 66th annual prizegiving, which honours the best on Broadway.
Once will go up against Leap of Faith, Newsies and Nice Work If You Can Get It for the top prize.
Meanwhile Clybourne Park, Other Desert Cities, Peter and the Starcatcher and Venus in Fur will all compete for the Best Play accolade.
Hollywood star Phillip Seymour Hoffman is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for his part in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and he’ll go head-to-head with John Lithgow (The Columnist), Frank Langella (Man and Boy), James Earl Jones (Gore Vidal’s The Best Man) and James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors) for the honour.
Sex and the City’s Cynthia Nixon is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play title for her turn in Wit but she’ll face stiff competition from Nina Arianda (Venus in Fur), Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow), Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and Linda Lavin (The Lyons).
Also landing mentions were new Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield for his feature role in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and David Alan Grier for his part in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess.
The winners will be unveiled at the prizegiving ceremony, hosted by funnyman Neil Patrick Harris, on 10 June (12) at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The main list of nominees is as follows: Best Play: Clybourne Park Other Desert Cities Peter and the Starcatcher Venus in Fur Best Musical: Leap of Faith Newsies Nice Work If You Can Get It Once Best Book of a Musical: Lysistrata Jones - Douglas Carter Beane Newsies - Harvey Fierstein Nice Work if You Can Get It - Joe Dipietro Once - Enda Walsh Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Bonnie & Clyde - Frank Wildhorn and Don Black Newsies - Alan Menken and Jack Feldman One Man, Two Guvnors - Grant Olding Peter and the Starcatcher - Wayne Barker and Rick Elice Best Revival of a Play: Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Gore Vidal’s The Best Man Master Class Wit Best Revival of a Musical: Evita Follies The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Jesus Christ Superstar Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Corden - One Man, Two Guvnors Philip Seymour Hoffman - Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman James Earl Jones - Gore Vidal’s The Best Man Frank Langella - Man and Boy John Lithgow - The Columnist Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Nina Arianda - Venus in Fur Tracie Bennett - End of the Rainbow Stockard Channing - Other Desert Cities Linda Lavin - The Lyons Cynthia Nixon - Wit Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Danny Burstein - Follies Jeremy Jordan - Newsies Steve Kazee - Once Norm Lewis - The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Ron Raines - Follies Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jan Maxwell - Follies Audra McDonald - The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Cristin Milioti - Once Kelli O’Hara - Nice Work If You Can Get It Laura Osnes - Bonnie & Clyde Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Christian Borle - Peter and the Starcatcher Michael Cumpsty - End of the Rainbow Tom Edden - One Man, Two Guvnors Andrew Garfield - Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Jeremy Shamos - Clybourne Park Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Linda Emond - Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Spencer Kayden - Don’t Dress for Dinner Celia Keenan-Bolger - Peter and the Starcatcher Judith Light - Other Desert Cities Condola Rashad - Stick Fly Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Phillip Boykin - The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Michael Cerveris - Evita David Alan Grier -The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Michael McGrath - Nice Work If You Can Get It Josh Young - Jesus Christ Superstar Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Elizabeth A
. Davis - Once Jayne Houdyshell - Follies Judy Kaye - Nice Work if You Can Get It Jessie Mueller - On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Da’Vine Joy Randolph - Ghost the Musical Best Direction of a Play: One Man, Two Guvnors - Nicholas Hytner Clybourne Park - Pam MacKinnon Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman - Mike Nichols Peter and the Starcatcher - Roger Rees and Alex Timbers Best Direction of a Musical: Newsies - Jeff Calhoun Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess - Diane Paulus Once - John Tiffany Best Choreography: Evita - Rob Ashford Newsies - Christopher Gattelli Once - Steven Hoggett Nice Work If You Can Get It - Kathleen Marshall Best Orchestrations: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess - William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke Nice Work If You Can Get It - Bill Elliott Once - Martin Lowe Newsies - Danny Troob
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