Actress Christina Applegate opens up to Oprah Winfrey about her successful fight with breast cancer.  Applegate, 37, says that despite being diagnosed with breast cancer last year and undergoing a double mastectomy, she now considers the ordeal a "blessing" and "an opportunity to go out and fight" for early breast cancer detection, especially for women in her age group.  The "Samantha Who?" actress told Oprah that losing her breasts was devastating. "I cry at least one a day about it." She revealed that she currently has temporary breast expanders in preparation for getting permanent implants in the future. "You are reminded of this thing every day." Applegate also spoke about the difficulty of being pursued by the media while going through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. "It makes it harder because you can't walk around in that mode," she said. When asked by Oprah if her successful fight against cancer had made up for the darker moments, she responded: "Absolutely. I have taken a very progressive stance in the rest of my life."

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AP - "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will chair the competition jury at China's top international film festival in June, leading a panel that also includes actress Andie MacDowell and "Infernal Affairs" director Andrew Lau.
AP - A collector stands to make a tidy profit after discovering a rare stamp portraying movie star Audrey Hepburn smoking — one of a series that should have been incinerated by the German government.
Actress Gabrielle Union has taken legal action against bosses of a gossip website that printed an anonymous letter about her alleged sexual exploits.


Actress Gabrielle Union has taken legal action against bosses of a gossip website that printed an anonymous letter about her alleged sexual exploits.


Actor Kevin Bacon has enlisted the help of New York City police after he failed to capture a thief who ran off with his cell phone.


Actor Kevin Bacon has enlisted the help of New York City police after he failed to capture a thief who ran off with his cell phone.


Jennifer Love Hewitt has sparked rumors she is to marry boyfriend Jamie Kennedy - after the couple was reportedly spotted shopping for engagement rings.


Jennifer Love Hewitt has sparked rumors she is to marry boyfriend Jamie Kennedy - after the couple was reportedly spotted shopping for engagement rings.


Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke has walked away with the top honor at this year's Cannes Film Festival for his drama The White Ribbon.


Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke has walked away with the top honor at this year's Cannes Film Festival for his drama The White Ribbon.


The "Mysterious Girl" singer is keen to end his three-and-a-half year marriage to former glamour model Katie Price - with who he raises three children, Harvey, six, Junior, three, and 22-month-old Princess Tiaamii - with as little fuss as possible.

Peter is quoted as saying: "There is no way I'm getting back with Kate. I wouldn't be putting my children through this hell if I wasn't serious.
Britney Spears was a bridesmaid for her cousin on Saturday. The "Womanizer" singer made a discreet appearance alongside her brother Bryan Spears at the wedding of Laura Lynne Covington, which was held at the First United Methodist Church in Amite, Louisiana.

A guest said: "When her brother walked her down the aisle, she looked stunningly calm and beautiful. She was very pretty, low-key. She was not the center of everything, just pretty and calm and collected."
Katy Perry sister saved her from rehab. The "Hot N Cold" singer is always accompanied by elder sibling Angela, 26, and says her sister's harsh stance has stopped her spiraling out of control.

She said: "Angela is the one who kicks my a*s. The way she wakes me up is pretty horrible. She'll stand over my face with a glass of cold water and count to three. If I'm not up by three, she'll pour."
Pierce Brosnan saved Uma Thurman from a runaway minivan. The Irish actor, who was on location filming new movie "Percy Jackson," spotted the out-of-control vehicle speeding down a hill straight towards his blonde co-star.

A source said: "No one was aboard the runaway van as it barreled towards a grassy area where Uma was relaxing with cast and crew."
Christian Bale doesn't have a cell phone. The "Terminator Salvation" actor, who has a four-year-old daughter Emmeline with wife Sandra 'Sibi' Blazic, prefers a "low-maintenance" existence and lives in a modest house.
Jennifer Aniston saves messages from her old boyfriends. The actress - who was previously married to Brad Pitt and has also dated singer John Mayer, model Paul Sculfor and actor Vince Vaughn - finds modern technology has changed dating styles and admits she pines for the old fashioned approach to romance.

She said: "I am not an internet person and it's so unreal to find an honest person online."
Reuters - The Cannes film festival ended with a popular winner in Austrian director Michael Haneke, but the starkest image at the world's biggest cinema showcase may be Lars von Trier's searing "Antichrist."
Reuters - A one-man show about Italian poet Dante Alighieri may not sound like a bundle of laughs but when the man doing it is Roberto Benigni famous for his exuberant antics after winning an Oscar, it won't be a snooze.
Happy Birthday to "Batman Begins" bad guy Cillian Murphy (1976), Fugees singer Lauryn Hill (1975), "Undeclared" actress Monica Keena (1974), "Ghost Whisperer" actor Jamie Kennedy (1970),


Happy Birthday to "Batman Begins" bad guy Cillian Murphy (1976), Fugees singer Lauryn Hill (1975), "Undeclared" actress Monica Keena (1974), "Ghost Whisperer" actor Jamie Kennedy (1970),


Zac Efron is allegedly considering to dump girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens to expand his career. It is said that the 21-year-old actor wants to move on from Vanessa because he thinks that being tied down to his former co-star in "High School Musical" is holding back his career. Zac has been told that if he wants to go from a teen idol to a major movie star, he needs to distance himself from his "High School Musical" image. "One big thing that means is no more Vanessa.
Serena van der Woodsen herself, Blake Lively was spotted making her entrance into a party at the Gramercy Park Hotel last night in NYC, May 21. The rest of the cast of "GG" was also present, sending the paparazzi into a flashing frenzy. For her nighttime look, BL started with a shimmering pair of silver capris (check out Zoa's more casual Logo Long Leggings in Charcoal) and paired them with an oversized white button-up (try Da-Nang's Gauze Tunic in White, or for a longer shirt dress, try Cake Couture's Gardenia Shirt Dress in Ivory).
Pop/rock singer Pink reached out to her Twitter page, slamming "American Idol" finalists over their "So What" performance during its finale. "I heard it thru the grapevine that someone butchered my song last night on TV ... does that mean I've 'made it?' lol," so she wrote.

The Top 13 Idol finalists delivered their rendition of Pink's single "So What" in the result show of the Ryan Seacrest-hosted singing competition on May 20. At that night, the eight boys and five girls took the stage in all-white outfits for the performance.
England based NRI Pan Nalin made the film "Samsaara" which has been acclaimed by film critics and movie buffs the world over. Now Nalin is planning to make an international film based on the story "Thoba Thek Singh" authored by Sadat Hasan which deals with certain aspects of the partition of India in 1947. Aamir Khan will play the role of a mentally challenged person on this film. Oscar winner and star of "Titanic" Kate Winslet is likely to play the character of Dr Sophie.
Actresses in Bollywood have always been at a disadvantage. The industry is very demanding for them - a perfect face, a perfect figure, the perfect look ? and all this only to play a non-influential girlfriend to a super hero! Bollywood actresses also face greater competition and a shorter shelf life. As soon as a fresh face steps into the limelight, the established actresses become history. And that's because their role in a Bollywood movie is limited to being an eye-candy to woo the audiences! Actresses like Rani Mukharjee, Preity Zinta and Sushmita Sen are perfect examples of this trend.
David Michaels, who will be directing Lohan in the long-gestating fantastical comedy tells E! News that Lohan's role was originally intended for Tom Cruise missus, and that before she opted out Holmes had given him quite a bit of input on her character. "Katie would call me from Berlin at 4 a.m. her time to go over ideas and notes," said Michaels, who also cowrote the script. "We did this over successive weeks while she was there with Tom when he was filming Valkyrie. The result of our collaboration has tremendously improved the arc and dynamic of the lead character."
It seems that, it is very difficult for Salman Khan to live up with one love relation. He has been in relation with many including Bachchan family's pride superstar actress Aishwarya Rai. His recent breakup with Katrina Kaif is also filled with lots of twist and turns. But he, ultimately, is Salman Khan this time into relation with German Supermodel Claudia Ciesla, Claudia met Salman in India during dubbing of her movie Apart from being model she also is a very good actress and singer.
Clay Aiken has retracted his claws regarding that other American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert. The Broadway star took to his members-only blog last night to address his earlier statements about the vocal stylings of Lambert. Explained Aiken, "I obviously meant it as a colorful statement to imply that I did not enjoy what I heard. Any performer hopes that their music will appeal to all people, but no singer realistically expects it to."
Filed under: Talk Sports Katy Perry took time out from mackin' on chicks in song and rooting for Adam Lambert to show some love for her fave L.A. dodgeball team, the Fun Active Gentlemen's Society.For one night only, Katy played on the boy's team.See Also Katy Perry ...

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NFL star Jeremy Shockey was taken out of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas today by stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital. Sources on the scene tell TMZ Shockey was at Rehab -- the ironic name of the Sunday pool party at the Hard Rock -- when he ...

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A mysterious trip to L.A. by Al Gore now makes sense since TMZ broke the news of his daughter Kristin Gore's divorce. Here's what we know: The former veep made a covert trip to LAX last weekend. Sources told TMZ details of Gore's Saturday arrival. He ...

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We've just obtained photos of New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey right before he was placed on a stretcher at Rehab -- the pool at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas -- and taken to the hospital.TMZ spoke to the Saints, who said ...

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Race car driver Helio Castroneves won the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. "This is incredible," the champ said after winning. "I think my tears speak for everything. What a great team. I just have to thank, first of all, the Lord for giving me this opportunity, to be strong, to have a family that I have. I have to think Roger [Penske], Tim [Cindric], my guys, Phillip Morris, all the associates (sponsors), Verizon, everybody because they gave my life back. I'm here today because of those guys. And obviously the fans." Helio continued, "You guys don't understand. You guys kept me strong. You guys are the best. I'm honored to have fans like you. Thank you so much. Let's celebrate now!" "What a day! This place is magical. ... This is the best month of May ever. Wow. Three. I can't believe it," Helio said in closing. It was the third Indy win for Helio, who also won the race in 2001 and 2002. The Brazilian driver showed off his fancy footwork on the fifth season of "Dancing with the Stars" with his partner Julianne Hough winning that championship as well.

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Reuters - Austrian director Michael Haneke won the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) for best picture at the Cannes film festival on Sunday for "The White Ribbon," his eerie exploration of the roots of Nazi terror.
Reuters - Austrian director Michael Haneke won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival Sunday for "The White Ribbon," a chilling exploration of the roots of Nazi terror.
Former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown is to host a new TV talent show to find the next big girl band.


Former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown is to host a new TV talent show to find the next big girl band.


Simon Cowell can't fully enjoy his superstar lifestyle - he is cursed by "dark moods" which make him "totally miserable". The music mogul has experienced huge success throughout his career as an industry executive


Simon Cowell can't fully enjoy his superstar lifestyle - he is cursed by "dark moods" which make him "totally miserable". The music mogul has experienced huge success throughout his career as an industry executive


Multi-Grammy award winning Michael Buble is scheduled to release a new DVD/CD Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden on June 16, it was confirmed today by 143/Reprise Records. The DVD/CD documentary will include


Multi-Grammy award winning Michael Buble is scheduled to release a new DVD/CD Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden on June 16, it was confirmed today by 143/Reprise Records. The DVD/CD documentary will include


Nick Cannon has laid his feud with Eminem to rest - insisting he has no "beef" with the rapper over his song which poked fun at the actor's marriage to Mariah Carey.


Nick Cannon has laid his feud with Eminem to rest - insisting he has no "beef" with the rapper over his song which poked fun at the actor's marriage to Mariah Carey.


Controversial rocker Marilyn Manson has recently released his video for "Arma-bleepbleep-bleepbleepin'-Geddon," the first single from his forthcoming album The High End of Low. The video, which was shot with


A mugger got himself one degree closer to Kevin Bacon -- by jacking his Blackberry in a NY subway station. It all went down Thursday morning -- Bacon was futzin' around on his BB when some dude allegedly pulled the ol' snatch and grab in the crowded ...

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NFL star Jeremy Shockey was taken out of the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas today by stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital. Sources on the scene tell TMZ Shockey was at Rehab -- the ironic name of the Sunday pool party at the Hard Rock -- when he ...

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