Maura Tierney having surgery to remove breast tumor; NBC series sidelined

October 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Elizabeth Taylor has revealed that her recent heart surgery was successful. The legendary actress told fans on her Twitter page that the procedure to repair a "leaky" valve went off smoothly.

October 7th, 2009 Former KISS star PETER CRISS has revealed he battled breast cancer last year (08). The band's original drummer is now using his experience to educate other men, urging them to get lumps tested - because women aren't the only victims of breast cancer.

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Elizabeth Taylor is set to undergo a pioneering surgery to repair a "leaky" valve. The 77-year-old legendary actress, who suffered heart failure five years ago, asked fans for their prayers on her Twitter page.

September 30th, 2009 Conductor Levine withdrawing from upcoming showsNEW YORK — Conductor James Levine is withdrawing from upcoming performances with the Metropolitan Opera and Boston Symphony Orchestra to have surgery for a herniated disk in his back. Levine has had a series of health problems in recent years.

September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Louis Walsh, who feels a little old compared to his younger fellow judges on The X Factor, has now resorted to surgery to keep up with them, it has emerged. The 57-year-old Walsh is believed to have flown to LA for surgery to remove the bags under his eyes.

September 14th, 2009 HELEN HUNT is eyeing a role in upcoming TV series PARENTHOOD after actress MAURA TIERNEY pulled out of the project to focus on her cancer battle. The star has been approached by bosses at U.S.

September 10th, 2009 Former E.R. star MAURA TIERNEY has pulled out of new TV drama PARENTHOOD to focus on her cancer battle. Production on the show was halted in July (09) to allow Tierney to undergo a "medical evaluation" after she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

September 10th, 2009 Illness forcing Maura Tierney from 'Parenthood'NEW YORK — Maura Tierney says she is dropping out of the new NBC series "Parenthood" to continue her treatment for breast cancer. In a statement Thursday, she expressed disappointment at not being part of the show, but said she and her doctors remain confident about the outcome of her treatment.

August 5th, 2009 Italian singer RENATO PAGLIARI has died following surgery for a brain tumor. He was 69. Pagliari shot to fame on U.K.

July 24th, 2009 Jay-Z to replace Beastie Boys at NJ festivalJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jay-Z will make his U.S.

July 1st, 2009 Country singer Ray Price recovering after surgeryNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A spokesman for Grammy winning country musician Ray Price says the singer is home in Texas recuperating after surgery to remove polyps from his colon.

June 17th, 2009 Villazon cancels 2010 "Carmen" premiere in ViennaVIENNA — Star tenor Rolando Villazon has canceled his May 2010 premiere of "Carmen" in Vienna as he recovers from surgery to remove a cyst on his larynx. Villazon was to have appeared alongside soprano Anna Netrebko and mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca in the May 3 premiere at the Vienna State Opera.

June 6th, 2009 LONDON - Victoria's Secret model Marisa Miller has dismissed claims that she has undergone breast enhancement surgery, insisting she is "100 percent natural". The stunning blonde, who bagged the top spot in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list last year, revealed she is naturally voluptuous but works hard to maintain her curves.

May 29th, 2009 LONDON - British electronic music pioneers, Depeche Mode, have cancelled their homecoming gig at the O2 after announcing that its lead singer, Dave Gahan, was recovering from an emergency cancer surgery. Gahan, 47, had undergone an operation to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder.

May 4th, 2009 Ron Howard movie 'Parenthood' reborn as NBC seriesLOS ANGELES — The 1989 movie "Parenthood" is going to be reborn as an NBC TV series. According to people familiar with NBC's plans, the "Parenthood" drama will be part of the network's lineup next season.