It's too bad the One Ring can't protect its master from getting sick.
Peter Jackson, the director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and its long-awaited, two-film prequel, The Hobbit, is recovering from emergency surgery to repair a perforated ulcer, reports E! Online.
Jackson, 49, was admitted to a Wellington Hospital in his native New Zealand after reporting acute stomach pains. A statement released by The Hobbit's publicist, Melissa Booth, said that Jackson is expected to make a full recovery.
"Peter's surgery is not expected to impact his directing commitment to The Hobbit beyond a slight delay to the start of filming," she wrote.
Waiting is nothing new to fans of Middle Earth.The film's original director, Guillermo del Toro, backed out last May and part of a production stage burned in a fire in October. Given those setbacks, a "slight delay" shouldn't send Tolkien fanatics into a frenzy.
But there's been good news of late: LOTR vets Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Cate Blanchett have all signed on to reprise their roles from the first three films.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Bret Michael's Released from Hospital after "Successful" Surgery
Poison fans take heart!
After undergoing a procedure to repair a hole in his heart on January 24, Bret Michaels, 47, was released from St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix today.
"Bret's procedure had excellent results," Dr. Mansour Assar said. "Because of the successful out come and Bret's determination, I believe he will be able to return to normal activity within weeks."
Though the potentially dangerous condition, known as Patent Foramen Ovale, had been present since birth, it was only the Rock of Love star was treated for a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in April.
Last month Michaels proposed to longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson, 39, the mother of his daughters Raine, 10, and Jorja, 5.
"She's been very patient and strong," Michaels told UsMagazine.com about Gibson, who saw him through his health problems. "It just made our bond for each other that much stronger. It gave us a bond that's unbreakable."
After undergoing a procedure to repair a hole in his heart on January 24, Bret Michaels, 47, was released from St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix today.
"Bret's procedure had excellent results," Dr. Mansour Assar said. "Because of the successful out come and Bret's determination, I believe he will be able to return to normal activity within weeks."
Though the potentially dangerous condition, known as Patent Foramen Ovale, had been present since birth, it was only the Rock of Love star was treated for a life-threatening brain hemorrhage in April.
Last month Michaels proposed to longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson, 39, the mother of his daughters Raine, 10, and Jorja, 5.
"She's been very patient and strong," Michaels told UsMagazine.com about Gibson, who saw him through his health problems. "It just made our bond for each other that much stronger. It gave us a bond that's unbreakable."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Bret Michaels Doing Well Following Heart Surgery
Bret Michaels' heart has done a lot of lovin' in the rocker's 47 years, and now it's time for a little TLC.
Doctors found a hole in Michaels' heart last May while the Poison rocker was hospitalized following a mini-stroke. The surgery to repair the hole was performed on Monday at Phoenix's St. Joseph's Hospital, near Michaels' Scottsdale, Ariz., home.
Just last month, Michaels voiced his optimism about the procedure, the prepraration for which was already underway. "I'd say if everything goes well, I'll spend about three days in the hospital," he told PEOPLE. "And then about three weeks after that just really, really, really taking it easy."
A rep for the hospital called the newly engaged singer's procedure "successful," saying, "Michaels is currently recuperating at St. Joseph's where he remains for observation in ICU."
While Michaels' lengthy medical history, including a 40-year struggle with Type 1 diabetes, an emergency appendectomy and a potentially fatal brain hemorrhage, made the procedure riskier than usual, the musician-turned-reality-star had a positive outlook from the start.
"It's 95 percent unbelievably great results," he said of the operation. "Of course, there's always the 5 percent risk at anything you do with this kind of thing and I'm hoping I'll be in the 95 percent category."
As for the future, Michaels has some lofty goals. "I have a shirt 'Bret Michaels for President,'" he told PopEater. "I'd be good. When I am drinking beer at the bar I have all the world's problems solved."
Doctors found a hole in Michaels' heart last May while the Poison rocker was hospitalized following a mini-stroke. The surgery to repair the hole was performed on Monday at Phoenix's St. Joseph's Hospital, near Michaels' Scottsdale, Ariz., home.
Just last month, Michaels voiced his optimism about the procedure, the prepraration for which was already underway. "I'd say if everything goes well, I'll spend about three days in the hospital," he told PEOPLE. "And then about three weeks after that just really, really, really taking it easy."
A rep for the hospital called the newly engaged singer's procedure "successful," saying, "Michaels is currently recuperating at St. Joseph's where he remains for observation in ICU."
While Michaels' lengthy medical history, including a 40-year struggle with Type 1 diabetes, an emergency appendectomy and a potentially fatal brain hemorrhage, made the procedure riskier than usual, the musician-turned-reality-star had a positive outlook from the start.
"It's 95 percent unbelievably great results," he said of the operation. "Of course, there's always the 5 percent risk at anything you do with this kind of thing and I'm hoping I'll be in the 95 percent category."
As for the future, Michaels has some lofty goals. "I have a shirt 'Bret Michaels for President,'" he told PopEater. "I'd be good. When I am drinking beer at the bar I have all the world's problems solved."
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Bret Michaels Undergoing Surgery to Repair a Hole in His Heart
Bret Michaels is known for breaking hearts on his reality show 'Rock of Love,' but this time it's his heart that needs fixing.
The rocker and 'Celebrity Apprentice' winner is undergoing a procedure in Phoenix, Arizona to close a hole in his heart, the AP reports. Doctors discovered the hole in Michaels' heart in April when treating him for a "massive subarachnoid hemorrhage" at the base of his brain.
Michaels will undergo a cardiac catheterization during which doctors plan to insert a catheter into a vein in the groin and guide wires and a closure device into the heart with cameras assisting the doctors as they operate to close the hole. This closure device will remain in Michaels' heart to stop abnormal blood flow between the two chambers of the heart.
Doctors say without this procedure, Michaels risks developing blood clots and having an additional stroke.
In December of 2010, Michaels finally asked his on-off girlfriend of 16 years, Kristi Gibson, to marry him. He described the ring he gave her as "a promise ring.. a friendship ring, with benefits," and added, "We're a work in progress."
Michaels and his fiancee have two daughters together, Raine Elizabeth, 10, and Jorja Bleu, 5.
The rocker and 'Celebrity Apprentice' winner is undergoing a procedure in Phoenix, Arizona to close a hole in his heart, the AP reports. Doctors discovered the hole in Michaels' heart in April when treating him for a "massive subarachnoid hemorrhage" at the base of his brain.
Michaels will undergo a cardiac catheterization during which doctors plan to insert a catheter into a vein in the groin and guide wires and a closure device into the heart with cameras assisting the doctors as they operate to close the hole. This closure device will remain in Michaels' heart to stop abnormal blood flow between the two chambers of the heart.
Doctors say without this procedure, Michaels risks developing blood clots and having an additional stroke.
In December of 2010, Michaels finally asked his on-off girlfriend of 16 years, Kristi Gibson, to marry him. He described the ring he gave her as "a promise ring.. a friendship ring, with benefits," and added, "We're a work in progress."
Michaels and his fiancee have two daughters together, Raine Elizabeth, 10, and Jorja Bleu, 5.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Matthew Stafford Undergoes Surgery
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford had surgery on his throwing shoulder Friday, and the Lions say they expect the former No. 1 draft pick to be back in time for training camp after playing only three games last season.
Stafford's operation was performed by renowned sports Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., after consultations this week. Stafford played only one game start to finish last season. He hurt his right shoulder in the season opener, came back for a victory over Washington on Halloween, then injured the same shoulder again the following game.
Stafford wasn't able to play again. He went on injured reserve on Dec. 24.
"After Matt hurt his shoulder in the [Nov. 7] game he was examined by both our medical staff and Dr. Andrews. There was a consensus at the time to proceed with a rehabilitation program and not to have surgery," coach Jim Schwartz said. "After Matt's most recent visit to Dr. Andrews, it was determined by Dr. Andrews that Matt's healing process could be enhanced by undergoing surgery at this time. ... We have full confidence that Matt will be 100 percent before the start of training camp."
Stafford, the top pick in the 2009 draft, has played in only 13 games in two seasons.
Despite Stafford's injury woes, the Lions managed to win six games last season, including four in a row at the end. Backup Shaun Hill performed capably, and Drew Stanton also contributed.
There's no telling what Detroit could accomplish if Stafford could stay healthy. When he did play last season, he threw for six touchdowns and one interception in 96 attempts.
Andrews called Friday's procedure a success.
"It went very well," he said. "We now have plenty of time for a full recovery in order for him to get ready for next season. The procedure is the same one that we have successfully performed on a number of NFL quarterbacks. Matthew has one of the strongest arms in the league and I am confident that he will be as strong as ever."
Stafford's operation was performed by renowned sports Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., after consultations this week. Stafford played only one game start to finish last season. He hurt his right shoulder in the season opener, came back for a victory over Washington on Halloween, then injured the same shoulder again the following game.
Stafford wasn't able to play again. He went on injured reserve on Dec. 24.
"After Matt hurt his shoulder in the [Nov. 7] game he was examined by both our medical staff and Dr. Andrews. There was a consensus at the time to proceed with a rehabilitation program and not to have surgery," coach Jim Schwartz said. "After Matt's most recent visit to Dr. Andrews, it was determined by Dr. Andrews that Matt's healing process could be enhanced by undergoing surgery at this time. ... We have full confidence that Matt will be 100 percent before the start of training camp."
Stafford, the top pick in the 2009 draft, has played in only 13 games in two seasons.
Despite Stafford's injury woes, the Lions managed to win six games last season, including four in a row at the end. Backup Shaun Hill performed capably, and Drew Stanton also contributed.
There's no telling what Detroit could accomplish if Stafford could stay healthy. When he did play last season, he threw for six touchdowns and one interception in 96 attempts.
Andrews called Friday's procedure a success.
"It went very well," he said. "We now have plenty of time for a full recovery in order for him to get ready for next season. The procedure is the same one that we have successfully performed on a number of NFL quarterbacks. Matthew has one of the strongest arms in the league and I am confident that he will be as strong as ever."
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Marcus Camby Needs Knee Surgery
The Portland Trail Blazers say center Marcus Camby will need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Camby hurt his knee in Portland's victory Monday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team says an MRI exam was initially clear, but closer examination revealed a partial meniscus tear.
There is no timetable for Camby's return. His surgery has not yet been scheduled.
The news came as the Blazers prepared to play in Sacramento Wednesday night.
The team has been besieged with injuries this season. All-Star guard Brandon Roy had arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees Monday. His return also was uncertain.
Roy has missed 18 games this season because of soreness in his knees, which he has said is caused by a lack of cartilage. He was averaging 16.6 points in 23 games this season. For his career, the 2007 rookie of the year is averaging 19.9 points and 4.9 assists.
In November, the team announced that center Greg Oden, the No. 1 draft pick in 2007, would miss the season because of microfracture surgery on his left knee. Oden missed his rookie year because of microfracture surgery on his right knee.
Second-year forward Jeff Pendergraph injured his knee in the preseason and required season-ending surgery. And rookie guard Elliot Williams has undergone surgery this season on both knees.
Camby's injury leaves the Blazers thin at center. Joel Przybilla returned early in December from a ruptured patella, but his minutes have been limited.
The Blazers also have second-year forward Dante Cunningham, who started the second half against the Timberwolves.
Camby was averaging 5.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.87 blocks in 39 games this season, all starts. His absence will be significant not only because of his contribution on the floor, but because of his veteran leadership in the locker room.
The 6-foot-11 forward and center is in his 15th season in the NBA.
Camby hurt his knee in Portland's victory Monday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team says an MRI exam was initially clear, but closer examination revealed a partial meniscus tear.
There is no timetable for Camby's return. His surgery has not yet been scheduled.
The news came as the Blazers prepared to play in Sacramento Wednesday night.
The team has been besieged with injuries this season. All-Star guard Brandon Roy had arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees Monday. His return also was uncertain.
Roy has missed 18 games this season because of soreness in his knees, which he has said is caused by a lack of cartilage. He was averaging 16.6 points in 23 games this season. For his career, the 2007 rookie of the year is averaging 19.9 points and 4.9 assists.
In November, the team announced that center Greg Oden, the No. 1 draft pick in 2007, would miss the season because of microfracture surgery on his left knee. Oden missed his rookie year because of microfracture surgery on his right knee.
Second-year forward Jeff Pendergraph injured his knee in the preseason and required season-ending surgery. And rookie guard Elliot Williams has undergone surgery this season on both knees.
Camby's injury leaves the Blazers thin at center. Joel Przybilla returned early in December from a ruptured patella, but his minutes have been limited.
The Blazers also have second-year forward Dante Cunningham, who started the second half against the Timberwolves.
Camby was averaging 5.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.87 blocks in 39 games this season, all starts. His absence will be significant not only because of his contribution on the floor, but because of his veteran leadership in the locker room.
The 6-foot-11 forward and center is in his 15th season in the NBA.
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