A story that Adele has throat cancer has sprung from gossip mill. Twitter seems to be the source of the rumor. #PRAYFORADELE became a huge trending topic on Twitter last night appears to have sparked the concern.
Aretha Franklin Surgery Success
December 3, 2010 By 1 Comment
Aretha Franklin underwent a super secret surgery that had Detroit lighting prayer candles and busting out their rosaries and other implements of prayer power. Whatever doctors did, it went well. Aretha released a statement that thanked everyone for their support and assured her followers that her procedure was successful.
Via USA Today:
“The surgery was highly successful. God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers!
The Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin”
I adore this woman. She gave herself monarchy status over all divas and gave us the hat of hope…
But more importantly this little diddy…
Uh, excuse me. As Aretha said to Gloria, Celine, Shania, and Mariah during Divas Live…Are you trippin’? No one interrupts the Queen of Soul, bitch. Ok?”
Well, I believe she also said, “Hey, Cuba, Canada, cowgirl, Crazy, get out of my light and away from my snacks, bitch.
Rue McClanahan Suffered a Stroke
January 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
Oh kittens! Let us light a thousand candles in a vigil for Rue McClanahan. The fiercest ho on the “Golden Girls” suffered a stroke shortly after undergoing a heart bypass surgery.
Via America’s Globe Magazine Per Contact Music:
“The 75 year old collapsed in a New York hospital a week after undergoing surgery.
Doctors worked around the clock to remove a blood clot, but feared they’d failed to save MCClanahan’s life.Wilson says, “Then, her right leg began to move and, not long afterward, she was able to walk a bit.
“They kept her in ICU (intensive care) for two weeks and then put her into the rehab centre. She’s come out of that and is now in a nursing facility.”
While we are all very thankful she has survived the stroke, it has taken a toll on the actress.
“Wilson, who has been married to MCClanahan for 12 years, adds, “She can understand what you are saying in conversation, but still has some trouble speaking. Her speech is slower than it once was and she hasn’t completely recovered on the right side of her body.”
We here at Hollywood Dame wish her the best of health and happiness. We hope she continues to recover and admire her strength.
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Bryant Gumble Underwent Surgery For Lung Cancer
December 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
While co-hosting “Live! with Regis and Kelly” on Tuesday morning, veteran news anchor Bryant Gumbel revealed that he had a secret surgery to remove a malignant tumor in his chest, shocking Kelly Ripa and a national audience. The treatment included removing a part of his lung.
Per People:
“We had told a few people, we told my family, obviously. I even kept it from my staff at Real Sports. So I’m okay for the time being,” he said. “I’m hoping they greenlight me to play golf again.”
Gumbel said that he had surgery last month to relieve a malignant tumor in his chest, a revelation prompted only when Ripa asked him to dance and he said that he couldn’t. Gumble is subbing this week for Regis Philbin, who last week underwent surgery himself – a successful hip replacement. The prognosis for Gumbel so far has been encouraging.
Per TV Plus:
“The pathology on most of the stuff came up benign but enough of the aggressive cells had escaped the tumor that it warranted some treatment. I went through that and it’s over now. We hope that it’s over and done.”
We hope it is, too!
Former Miss Argentina Solange Magnano Dies After Plastic Surgery
December 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A cosmetic procedure to have her buttocks sculpted has ended in tragedy for model and former beauty queen Solange Magnano. The 38 year old former Miss Argentina was rushed to hospital with severe breathing problems after the operation and later died of a pulmonary embolism after three days in critical condition following a gluteoplasty procedure in Buenos Aires. Her close friend and fashion designer Roberto Piazza said the mother of 7-year old twins had become fixated with her looks as her successful modeling career approached its end.
Per AP:
“Solange was a girl who had everything. She lived the life of a goddess, she was the envy of everybody. A woman who had everything lost her life to have a slightly firmer behind. She died because of her obsession with beauty,” says Piazza.
Magano had already had cosmetic surgery on her breasts after the birth of her twins. She travelled last Thursday to Buenos Aires for her buttock implants. Magnano was buried in her hometown of San Francisco, in the province of Cordoba, yesterday and the burial was shown on Argentine television. At times like this we wonder if we can really trust our very advanced medical technologies.
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Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Battling Cancer
July 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Beastie Boy member Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has announced that he is battling a treatable cancer. The hip-hop icon’s doctors found a tumor on his left parotid gland.
Thankfully, the cancer is treatable. However, Yauch still has to undergo surgery causing the Boys to put their new album release on hiatus and suspend their tour and Lallapalooza dates.
Via D-Listed:
“The tumor isn’t going to eff with his voice, but Adam will have to go through treatment. Adam explains it all…and he even apologizes to the fans for having to go away for a quick minute. Dude doesn’t have to apologize. Get bettah, MCA.”
This Dame hearts the Beastie Boys! “Brass Monkey” is still-to this day-my jiggity jam. So let’s take this opportunity to take a quick survey: Which Beastie’s song is your rump shaker?
Chastity Bono Undergoing Sex Change – Photos
June 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
Chastity Bono, daughter of legendary duo Sonny (Bono) and Cher, is currently undergoing a sex change. Once complete, Chastity will be known as Chaz Bono. This is terrible news to the sports bra industry.
Chastity brought the spotlight to the gay/lesbian scene in Hollywood nearly two decades ago when she officially came out of the closet. According to her rep, Howard Bragman, she/he has considered this surgery for some time.
Via TMZ:
“He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz’s hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his ‘coming out’ did nearly 20 years ago. We ask that the media respect Chaz’s privacy during this long process as he will not be doing any interviews at this time.”
Um, am I the only one that was under the impression that Chaz already had this surgery? I mean she/he could give Cynthia Nixon’s fiancé, Rojo Caliente, baseball pointers.
In all seriousness, we wish Chaz well with his new venture. I am sure all of us ladies have thought about the potential of not having to wait in line for the toilet at a concert, or being able to watch hockey with one hand in a bag of chips and the other shoved down your pants.
The only issue with this transformation is finding the ‘man-bits’ donor. I can think of a few possible candidates (I’m talking to you Clay Aiken…you know you don’t need yours). Who’s on your list?
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Natasha Richardson’s Skiing Accident May Be Fatal
March 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We here at Hollywood Dame are very sad to report that Natasha Richardson has apparently indeed been declared brain dead after a traumatic head injury caused by a ski accident Monday in Canada. The “New York Post” is reporting the family gathered at her bedside last night to say their final goodbyes. The 45 year old actress’ condition has been described by doctors as a “leakage of blood between the brain and skull,” with Richardson’s family soon facing the decision on whether or not they should continue to administer medical assistance.
Via People:
“There is no chance,” said a family friend Tuesday night. “It is a fact that her heart is beating but she is brain dead. It’s not official yet, but they basically will detach her.”
As reported by TMZ, Richardson was unconscious, her pupils were non-reactive, and her skin was pale during her ambulance ride in New York to Lenox Hill Hospital. Her husband Liam Neeson held her hand and caressed her face the entire ride as he sat in silence. Their plane landed in New Jersey where medics on board told members of the ambulance team that Richardson was brain dead. Reps for the family have declined to comment, although her family is expected to release a statement today.
Heartbreaking. Our hearts and thoughts go out to her entire family at this tragic time.
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Sarah Jessica Parker – Boob Job or Wonder Bra?
March 10, 2009 By 13 Comments
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has been always rumored about having a nose job, something that she had always denied, but more recently she has been also rumored to have had a boob job. The 43 year old star, who says she refuses to obsess about getting older and is happy with how she looks, says she isn’t interested in having any cosmetic surgery.
Per PerezRevenge:
“It’s a real crucible because you feel daunted by your peers who somehow get younger and younger. People older than me have fewer lines than I do. And no, you’re not supposed to talk about it – you’re supposed to admire the fact that they look 22 even though they’re 58.” Says Parker.
The rumors of a supposed boob job are based on pictures taken of the actress at the 2009 “Oscars” where Parker did seem a little more full in that area. But judging by the pictures themselves, I’d be less inclined to believe the surgery actually took place and more inclined to believe its just the results of a really good push up bra. They don’t call them the “Wonder Bra” for nothing!
