Anastacia says she feels 'even more feminine' after double mastectomy
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- Published on Sunday, 06 April 2014 09:00
- Written by Daily Mail
Pop star Anastacia has revealed how she feels 'even more feminine' after her double mastectomy to beat breast cancer for the second time.The Chicago-born singer, 45, said that her surgery, carried out at the same time that actress Angelina Jolie revealed her own double mastectomy, had given her scars but that it had made her feel 'empowered'.Anastacia - full name Anastacia Lyn Newkirk - was first diagnosed with cancer ten years ago and underwent surgery last year when it emerged the disease had returned.In spite of her ordeal the singer said that she had been brought up to 'smile and be happy' in the face of adversity.'I think I learned that very young and never lost it,' she said. 'I've never wanted to be sad.'Anastacia's surgery was more that just a double mastectomy, according to the star.'In order to have a complete surgery to make me feel like a woman, I had to remove my lats (latissimus dorsi muscles) and put them on top of my breasts. That was the very worst.'So I have these great, wonderful, beautiful scars on my back, underneath my wings. I ended up writing a song called Broken Wings.'Her positive attitude was revealed in an interview with a US magazine where she called her cancer 'a blessing.'The Metro reported that she added: 'I never would change it. I call even my second cancer more of a bigger blessing.'I always look at what people may consider obstacles as triumphs, and I look at the second opportunity to having cancer as a blessing, because this time I got to choose the bigger stick in the choice, and I got the winning one by saying: 'you know what? You can take it.'Anastacia was full of praise for Angelina Jolie, who had undergone the same surgery after discovering that she had a very high chance of contracting cancer.
'The sharing of her journey, the simplicity in how she decided to do it - everything about it was a class act,' she said.'I haven't spoken to her but she and I had our surgery at the same time. I was in my hospital bed in shock she had gone through that and that I had just done it.'Last November Anastacia made her first public appearance following her surgery, receiving the prestigious Humanitarian Award from the GQ Men of the Year awards gala in Berlin.She was awarded it in recognition of her Anastacia Fund charity, which has been established with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.The singer, whose hits include I'm Outta Love and One Day in Your Life, was only the second woman to be given the honour after Annie Lennox was a recipient in 2010 for her work to raise HIV awareness.In October Anastacia had updated her fans on her recovery as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.She said in a statement: 'In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month l wanted to take the opportunity to support a cause particularly close to my heart.'l was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time earlier this year and am currently in the final stages of recovery after undergoing a double mastectomy.'She added: 'It has been an intense journey but l am feeling great and ready to start the next chapter.'Anastacia, who said she underwent a double mastectomy with Latissimus Dorsi flap surgical procedure, was first diagnosed with the disease in 2003.She had previously announced in February last year that she had been diagnosed with the disease again, and was forced to cancel her planned European tour.Anastacia said at the time: 'I feel so awful to be letting down all my amazing fans who were looking forward to It's A Man's World Tour. It just breaks my heart to disappoint them.'Anastacia's tour had been scheduled to kick off in London a few months later, but the singer had at the time been instructed by her doctors to cancel all performances and not travel until further notice.However she performed at the QC Awards in November and is now hoping to resume her music career with her new album, Resurrection.'It references cancer a lot,' she said. 'I've had a bit of a health detour but I always like to throw a negative situation into a positive.'
It's Our Lucky Day - Two New 'Maleficent' Posters Featuring Angelina Jolie Have Been Released!
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- Published on Thursday, 03 April 2014 17:41
- Written by Just Jared
It must be our lucky day because two new Maleficent posters have just been released, featuring the stars Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.Maleficent tells the untold story of the villain from Sleeping Beauty’ and reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora, only to later realize that the child may hold the key to peace in the land.One poster is a banner from Yahoo, and the other is the poster for French audiences.Maleficent will hit theaters on May 30. Be sure to check out Angelina‘s amazing acting skills in the latest Maleficent trailer.
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Pitt wants Kings Of Leon to play at his wedding
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- Published on Thursday, 03 April 2014 17:05
- Written by Hindustan Times
Actor Brad Pitt, who is planning to marry Angelina Jolie later this year, is hoping to book the Kings of Leon to play at their wedding.He is hoping the band, which includes brothers Caleb, Jared, Nathan and cousin Matthew Followill, aren't on tour on during that period, reports contactmusic.com.The Sex On Fire rockers have a few British dates lined up for the summer, including headlining Isle Of Wight festival in June, and Brad is hoping they can make "dates work"."Brad ended up partying with Kings Of Leon last week. He spent most of the night talking to Caleb and he sounded them out about playing. It will happen if they can make the dates work," said a source.Pitt and Jolie met on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005 and raise six kids together. They got engaged in April 2012.
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Scary prospects for Disney’s ‘Maleficent’
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 April 2014 10:24
- Written by NewYork Post
Disney’s dark fantasy film, “Maleficent,” starring Angelina Jolie as the title villainess, may be too dark and scary to be profitable, one Wall Street analyst wrote in a report on Monday.The $130-million-budget movie, which tells the “Sleeping Beauty” tale from the perspective of the evil Maleficent, is set to debut May 30 and will likely result in Disney being forced into a write-down, Wells Fargo’s Marci Ryvicker wrote in a report.“[E]xpectations for a ‘Maleficent’ write-off seem relatively widespread,” she wrote.With more than eight weeks to go before “Maleficent” unspools, few on Wall Street are ready to take such a bold stance.“It’s definitely in the ‘not a sure thing’ bucket,” a second analyst said of the re-imagined fairy tale. RBC Capital’s David Bank is penciling in a total US haul of $150 million.The movie appears to be pitched at young adults rather than at the more traditional audience for a Disney princess movie: small children.
Jolie appears in the movie with enhanced sharp high cheekbones and headgear with horns. The actress struck a deal with fashion designer Stella McCartney to create a capsule collection for children aged 4 to 14 based on the movie.It’s hard to deny strong interest in the movie — or perhaps simply Jolie.An official trailer posted March 18 has gained 4 million views on YouTube. A January trailer garnered 13 million views.“Maleficent” has 1.8 million Facebook fans, more than any other non-franchise film with a 2014 release date, according to Jason Klein, co-CEO and founder of Listen First Media.Whether that translates into a big box-office number is anyone’s guess.A write-down, while very much an open question, could slow the momentum of Disney, whose “Frozen” last week became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
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'He loves being a father...that's one thing I'm most proud of about him': Angelina Jolie gushes over Brad Pitt's parenting skills
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 April 2014 05:08
- Written by Daily mail
They are one of the most picture-perfect couples in the world.But Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has revealed that Brad Pitt's good qualities are more than just skin deep - because he's also an excellent father.The stunning brunette made the comments shortly after she attended a conference in Bosnia with Foreign Secretary, William Hague. Speaking with The Mirror, she said: 'Brad is always encouraging me and willing to assume a lot of the parental duties.''He loves being a father and that’s one thing I’m most proud of about him. With a large family, you need that support. Brad is a wonderful teacher and guide, for the boys in particular.'He likes to plan things and proceed in a very deliberate and methodical way. He is much cooler and calmer... I can be more impulsive and outspoken. It’s very reassuring to know there is this very solid and generous man in your life.'The couple first met each other on the film set of 2004's Mr and Mrs Smith. At the time, Pitt was married to Jennifer Anniston, but the pair soon separated.After getting engaged in 2012, speculation has been rife about when they will tie the knot. But Angelina and Brad are still choosing to keep mum about their nuptials.The superstar couple were asked by reporters at the Film Independent Spirit Awards earlier this month in Los Angeles when they planned to get married, but the parents of six remained coy.A reporter asked Angelina, 'Can you tell me when you and Brad are getting married in Paris?'The 38-year-old Oscar winner laughed and said: 'Sorry I can't,' before waving politely and walking off.When Brad did the rounds, the same reporter asked him when he planned to marry his longtime partner. But instead of answering, the star playfully but a finger to his lips as if to say, 'It's a secret'.The pair sparked rumours they had secretly wed when Angelina stepped out wearing a gold band on her wedding finger late last year, but the reports were never confirmed.
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