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Giuliana Rancic Has Scheduled A Double Mastectomy To Fight Breast Cancer

Giuliana Rancic has decided to have a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery next week.

The E! Fashion Police co-host has already had a double lumpectomy and radiation but not all the cancerous cells were able to be removed, prompting her to choose the mastectomy.

Giuliana told The Wendy Williams Show she believed she would feel better about herself after it was all done.

“Listen, I love my girls, but I’m gonna feel more like a woman when this is all done,” Rancic said.

She also shared she feels “scars are beautiful. I think scars tell a story.”

The 37 year-old found out she had breast cancer while undergoing screening tests for in vitro fertilization. She and her husband, Bill Rancic have been trying to have a child for a while with her first time sadly ending in miscarriage.

Bill and Giuliana appeared on The Today Show and he said the couple is hoping for a holiday free of cancer and surgeries.

“Our goal is to be done with this by Christmastime and not look back,” he said.

Giuliana is keeping her spirits up and has an upbeat attitude for the outcome.

“It’s important to me to get the cancer out…” she said. ‘Mastectomy’ the word seemed so scary to me at first. After doing research and seeing the advancements, the surgery has come a long way from 20 years ago.”

“The results can be incredible. Not only can it save your life, but you can come out feeling healthier and with a positive self-image.”

[image: Judy Eddy/WENN]

‘Real Housewives’ Kim Richards Checks Into Rehab

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards has checked into rehab for alcohol abuse and “other problems” according to reports.

The 47 year-old reality show participant is at an undisclosed treatment facility working on her issues and it’s been revealed, this isn’t the first time she’s sought help.

“Kim has been to rehab more than once before,” a source tells People magazine, “but every time is a new time, and everyone just hopes this sticks and that she gets the help she needs. It’s serious.”

Adding to her problems, Kim may be homeless. Richards is no longer living with her boyfriend Ken, whom Kim was recently seen moving in with on the BRAVO show. She was staying with various friends before entering the rehab facility.

Richards erratic behavior was called out by her sister, Kyle Richards, on the finale of season 1 of the show.

After fighting with Kyle during a party, the two continued their argument in the back of a limo where Kyle screamed at Kim:

“You’re an alcoholic! Yeah, that’s right. I’ve said it and now everybody knows!”

This season, when Kim was slurring her words and appeared intoxicated during a trip with fellow housewife Adrienne Maloof and her husband Paul Nassif, she later confessed to taking multiple anti-anxiety and anti-seizure medications. Nassif cautioned Richards that the combination could be why it looked like she was drunk.

[image: DJDM/WENN]

Muhammad Ali Secret Health Scare Revealed

Muhammad Ali

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali spent a few days in an Arizona hospital last month, it has been reported.  Shortly before Thanksgiving, he fell unconscious at his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and was rushed to the hospital after his wife called 911.

Ali, who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease and other health issues, was treated for dehydration at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center.   Radar Online speculated last week that Ali’s health is seriously failing, but a friend denied that this was the case, saying that the boxer is now:

“…home and well… I don’t think he stayed very long.  He may not be going in the direction you or I like but no one is on the alert.”

Despite this setback, Ali intends to be in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky next month to celebrate his 70th birthday.

[ Images by Michael Carpenter/WENN.com ]

Adele Is ‘On The Mend’ After Throat Surgery

Adele is “doing well” after her throat surgery and the British soul singer let her fans in on the good news.

The “Rolling in the Deep” chanteuse underwent laser throat surgery at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital to repair a vocal cord hemorrhage and the procedure was successful.

“Sorry I haven’t written for a while. Thank you for all your positive thoughts and get well wishes,” Adele posted on her website.

“I’m doing really well, on the mend, super happy, relaxed and very positive with it all. The operation was a success and I’m just chilling out now until I get the all clear from my doctors.”

Adele, 23, had to cancel all her appearances and singing engagements for the rest of 2011. She was rumored to have throat cancer but her reps were quick to dismiss the more serious illness.

With the operation over, Adele also wanted to send out a message of gratitude to her fans.

“Thank you to everyone who voted for the awards I’ve won recently as well,” she wrote. “Hugely appreciated. I best get back to practicing my mime show now. Take care, miss you all.”

Clearly her sense of humor is still intact!

[image: AEDT/WENN]

Mariah Carey Shows Off Incredible Weight Loss & Becomes Jenny Craig Spokesperson (PHOTOS)

Mariah Carey revealed her amazing weight loss at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City and announced she is the new Brand Ambassador (spokesperson) for Jenny – the new name for Jenny Craig weight loss system.

Carey, 42, who gave birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe in April this year, says that she felt trapped by her own body and wants to help others having a difficult time losing weight.

“Physically, putting on all that weight for me was so difficult and so dehabilitating,” Carey says.”I mean, for people who have struggled with this their whole lives, I feel for them so much more now just as a human being, that I want to do something that helps.”

The singer was also troubled through her pregnancy with gestational diabetes, edema and preeclampsia.

Carey said she initially lost some water weight after giving birth but in July, she focused on the Jenny plan of 1,500 calories a day and working out three times a week to get her body back.

“I worked like a fiend,” she said.

Mariah will also lend a song she wrote – “Make It Happen” – to the commercials she will feature in touting the company. Carey and Jenny are also working with the American Heart Association‘s new initiative My Heart My Life.

Check out more photos of Mimi at the Jenny conference below.  (Read the article)

Boxing Great Joe Frazier Suffering From Liver Cancer

Joe Frazier has the toughest fight of his life on his hands.

The 67 year-old boxing legend is suffering from liver cancer and is reported to be in hospice care currently.

His former foe in the ring, Muhammad Ali, has said he’s praying for Frazier and his family.

‘”The news about Joe is hard to believe and even harder to accept. Joe is a fighter and a champion and I am praying he is fighting now,” he said in a statment.

“My family and I are keeping Joe and his family in our daily prayers. Joe has a lot of friends pulling for him – and I’m one of them.”

Ali and “Smokin’ Joe’s” rivalry was at it’s peak in the 70s when Frazier delivered Ali his first professional defeat in 1971′s “Fight of the Century” match at Madison Square Garden.

[image: Hugh Dillon/WENN]

Kelly Osbourne Hospitalized In Miami

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne revealed on Twitter today that an accident in Miami sent her to the hospital.

I just want 2 thank all the incredible doctors and nurses @ Mercy hospital in Miami 4 taking such good care of me u guys really are amazing!

Hospital, what?  She further explained – and gave a plug to her mom show in the process:

Long story short I cracked my head open then kept passing out I have the all clear my mum came 2 get me 4 full story watch the talk tomorrow

The Talk is, of course, the CBS show co-hosted by Sharon Osbourne.  Ummm…how nice that Kelly has her own personal outlet to share her news?

Kelly was in Miami attending a model casting call for Madonna and Lourdes Leon‘s fashion line, Material Girl.  She’s the current face of the collection.

[ Images by FayesVision/WENN.com ]

Jessica Simpson Talks Weight & ‘Styling America’ With Lucky Magazine

Jessica Simpson has that holiday sparkle going on the cover of the December issue of Lucky magazine.

The 31 year-old wears a gold glittering dress from Gryphon and talks weight, her fiance (and soon-to-be-baby-daddy) Eric Johnson and about her business.

On her weight and the attention it brings: “I got so much scrutiny for putting on extra pounds, but I think that the decision not to make myself anorexic was actually great for branding. Because when you’re really, really skinny, not everybody can relate to you. Everybody fluctuates, but I’m open about my weight and I’m still confident. I didn’t cry about it too much.”

On Eric and her wedding dress plans: “When I met him I just felt so comfortable with myself and where I was in my life that if he didn’t want to be part of it, he didn’t have to be. I haven’t started shopping for our wedding yet. When I got engaged, everyone thought I would get married immediately, but I have not put a single dress on, and by the time this comes out I will not be married! We’re just enjoying being engaged right now—and that’s honest.”

On ‘styling America’: “If it has my name on it, I want my stamp of approval to be on it I want to keep my customers coming back. So it’s going to be important to me in these next years to stay focused on the collection. I love that I can dream about paisley, and then two months later, someone’s wearing it. I’m basically styling America.”

Jessica’s issue is on newsstands Tuesday, November 8th.

Adele Cancels All 2011 Concerts – Dismisses Throat Cancer Rumors

Adele‘s fans have been hit with two pieces of sad news about the singer: that she’s cancelled all the remaining 2011 concert dates and has throat cancer.

Only one of those things is accurate.

Yes, the “Rolling in the Deep” singer will not perform live at all for the rest of 2011 and possibly into 2012 – which is disappointing to fans – but everyone can breathe a sigh of relief as the rumors of Adele suffering from throat cancer are untrue.

“We would like to reiterate that Adele is to undergo surgery for a hemorrhaged vocal chord,” the rep tells E!. “All reports regarding any other condition are 100 percent false.”

The 23 year-old is having the procedure to repair her damaged vocal cords, but it isn’t due to the more serious illness of cancer. She has a  hemorrhage – sort of like a bleeding bruise – on her vocal cords that needs to be surgically corrected.

At the beginning of the month, when Adele issued a statement on her official website, she said she was devastated at letting down her fans.

“I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or i risk damaging my voice forever. i have great confidence in believing you know how much this upsets me, how seriously i take it and how truly devastated and annoyed i am by this. wanting to do something so bad and not being able to is the most frustrating thing as im sure you know!”

Marie Osmond At Doll Signing After Hospital Trip For Bronchitis

Marie Osmond has bounced back from a brief hospitalization on Wednesday and attended a doll signing in Las Vegas today.

The 52 year-old singer was performing with her brother, Donny Osmond, at the Flamingo when toward the end of the show, Marie’s voice sounded hoarse.

After she finished the performance, she headed to the hospital and underwent tests to determine what happened.

“So the allergies went into a bronchitis,” she tweeted. “Didn’t realize it until I went to hit the high notes last night on stage. Pie Jesu was kinda P-U.”

Osmond was given the OK to sing on Thursday and went right back to work with brother Donny entertaining their fans.

Marie’s health continued to improve and she was in high spirits on Saturday at the signing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her signature line of dolls.

Fun day seeing all your faces @FlamingoVegas for the signing!! Such a great weekend with doll collectors from all over.

Glad it was nothing serious!

More photos of Marie are below. (Read the article)

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