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Angelina Jolie: Another Cancer Scare; Had Ovaries Removed

Two years after Angelina Jolie revealed she’d undergone a preventative double mastectomy, the actress had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed.

In an essay written for the New York Times, the 39-year-old actress reveals that while she’d been planning the surgery for some time, preparing herself “physically and emotionally” for the early menopause that would follow, but believed she had months to schedule the procedure. Then doctors noticed an increase in inflammatory markers in a blood test.

Husband Brad Pitt flew in (from France) immediately.

Angelina writes:

“I called my husband in France, who was on a plane within hours. The beautiful thing about such moments in life is that there is so much clarity. You know what you live for and what matters. It is polarizing, and it is peaceful.

“That same day I went to see the surgeon, who had treated my mother. I last saw her the day my mother passed away, and she teared up when she saw me: “You look just like her.” I broke down. But we smiled at each other and agreed we were there to deal with any problem, so “let’s get on with it.”

When Angelina chose to undergo a pre-emptive double mastectomy in 2013, she noted it was because a “blood test had revealed that I carried a mutation in the BRCA1 gene” that gave her “an estimated 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer.”

She continues, “I did not do this solely because I carry the BRCA1 gene mutation, and I want other women to hear this. A positive BRCA test does not mean a leap to surgery.”

“In my case, the Eastern and Western doctors I met agreed that surgery to remove my tubes and ovaries was the best option, because on top of the BRCA gene, three women in my family have died from cancer.”

Angelina’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died at age 56 after a nearly decade-long battle with ovarian cancer.

The actress says she chose to keep her uterus as she has no family history with cancer there.

Demi Lovato Says She Wouldn’t Be Alive Without Wilmer Valderrama

Demi Lovato is officially three years sober, and tweeted out thanks everyone who has been part of her journey to sobriety. The singer called out one special man in particular- her boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama.

Lovato posted a photo of Wilmer kissing her on Instagram with the caption, “I wish I could put into words how grateful I am for this man right here.”

She went on, “But my love has grown to a level that words could never possibly express how much this man completes me. He’s loved me the way I never thought I deserved to be loved and with this day marking my 3rd year sober.”

She said, “After sharing my ups, putting up with my downs and supporting my recovery… he still never takes credit and I want the world to know how incredible his soul is.”

Demi added, “I really wouldn’t be alive today without him. I love you Wilmer.”

Lovato always has been open about her struggles with self-esteem and body-image issues and has become an advocate for women who struggle with eating disorders.

Patrick Schwarzenegger Caught With Another Woman, Denies Cheating On Girlfriend Miley Cyrus

Patrick Schwarzenegger says he didn’t cheat on girlfriend Miley Cyrus while partying in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over the weekend.

Photos show the 21-year-old hugging and linking arms with a brunette sorority girl in a bikini at Mango Deck Restaurant & Bar. He says the woman is just a friend.

After the photos surfaced he tweeted: “Omg. It’s one of my best friends[‘] girlfriend. Would NEVER do anything against me GF…Girls Have guy friends and guys have friends that are girls.”

Scott Disick Goes to Rehab

Scott Disick has entered rehab for his alcohol problem, TMZ has reported.

The reality star checked into a rehab center in Costa Rica after another alcohol-fueled incident over the weekend– this time at a casino in Atlantic City where he was found drunk and stumbling shoeless around the lobby.

He says, “I realize my issues are bigger than me and I’m ready to truly remedy this struggle I continue to battle.”

IT’S OFFICIAL: ‘Frozen’ sequel is coming from Disney

A sequel to ‘Frozen’ is on the way. Disney just announced that ‘Frozen 2’ is coming.

The same director and producers will be involved along with the actors but it’s unclear if the songwriting team behind “Let It Go” will return.

To keep fans content until the movie arrives, Disney is releasing a mini film called Frozen Fever that plays prior to the Cinderella movie in theaters, which opens today.

The new song from the mini film is out and called “Making Today a Perfect Day”. It’s available on iTunes

One D’s Zayn Going Solo?

Zayn Malik from One Direction has some solo material in the works.

British producer Naughty Boy confirmed that he’s got a collaboration with Zayn.

He said: “I can’t deny the fact that we have made music together. Zayn is going to feature on my next album.”

But don’t freak out, Directioners — this doesn’t mean that 1D’s about to be Zayn-less. It’s just a side gig.