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Cancer, sadly, is something a great many of us will have to contend with at some point in our lives. Though we might not ourselves be affected by the terrible disease, the chances are high that someone we love – or, at least, someone we’re close to – will be. Here at Newsner, we’ve covered…

American Idol hopeful Madai ChaKell has a contentious exchange with Luke Bryan after struggling her way through the last round of Hollywood Week Aspiring singer Madai ChaKell took the Idol stage during Hollywood Week to perform a rendition of Ariana Grande’s “Tattooed Heart.” ChaKell struggled to get in tune with the pianist accompanying her and asked to start again before…

At one point in time, Brad Pitt might well have been considered the most eligible bachelor on Earth. But no more. Fans have known for some time now about his romance with Ines de Ramon; the pair are said to have planned to celebrated his milestone 60th birthday with a low-key week. According to PEOPLE, Pitt…

Mavis Leno’s lawyer has shared new information about her client, Jay Leno. More details are becoming public two months after she asked to be in charge of Mavis’s estate to make sure she “managed assets” if Jay died before her. After being told she has Alzheimer’s, Mavis decided to file for care. Now, a new…

Robert Downey Jr. might be one of the most well-respected actors in the world now after turning himself into a major box-office attraction. Through roles in such films as Sherlock Holmes, Marvel’s Iron Man, and The Avengers, Downey has cemented his status as one of the biggest talents of his generation. Yet his fortunes weren’t always so bright. Plenty of readers will…