ESPN anchor Stuart Scott has announced that his cancer has returned. On Monday evening, he wrote on Twitter: "Blessed by prayers..I'm back in the Fight. C reared its head again. Chemo evry 2 wks but I'll still work, still work out..still #LIVESTRONG" Amid tweets of sympathy from followers, including Robert Griffin III and Jason Taylor, Scott remained upbeat. "Thanks for prayers..ill fight w ALL C survivors & loved ones. Cancer wants to re-appear..picked the right guy cuz I HIT HARD all day long!!" He gave his followers a look inside his routine: "Here's what I do right aftr chemo. Leave the infusion center & go STRAIGHT 2 either do a p90x wkout or train MMA..THATS how you #LIVESTRONG" Scott first took ill in 2007 while at a Monday Night Football game. An emergency appendectomy revealed the presence of appendiceal cancer. After six months of chemo, Scott was cancer-free until early 2011. At that time, doctors discovered that malignant tumors had developed on his small intestine. More surgery and chemotherapy treated the cancer, but it has apparently returned again. “Cancer sucks, and the effects of chemotherapy suck, and you’re going to feel like crap sometimes,” he said last year. “But you’re going to feel like that whether you’re lying in bed or going to work or working out, so you might as well go out there and live your life. If you believe you’re not being touched by this, then it’s much better." He continued: “I love my job. Those of us who do what we do, we’re blessed. Being on when you don’t feel well is not the challenge. I love writing. I love creating our shows every night. And by the time it’s time to go on, you’re charged. And when you’re going through something like this, going to work helps. Having that energy helps. Having a positive mindset helps.”

Lance Armstrong Admits Doping In Oprah Interview

Lance Armstrong confessed to Oprah Winfrey during an interview Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the interview is to be broadcast Thursday on Winfrey’s network. Armstrong was stripped of all seven Tour titles last year following a voluminous U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report that portrayed him as a ruthless competitor, willing to go to any lengths to win the prestigious race. USADA chief executive Travis Tygart labeled the doping regimen allegedly carried out by the U.S. Postal Service team that Armstrong once led, “The most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.” After a federal investigation of the cyclist was dropped without charges being brought last year, USADA stepped in with an investigation of its own. The agency deposed 11 former teammates and accused Armstrong of masterminding a complex and brazen drug program that included steroids, blood boosters and a range of other performance-enhancers. In a text to the AP on Saturday, Armstrong said: “I told her (Winfrey) to go wherever she wants and I’ll answer the questions directly, honestly and candidly. That’s all I can say.” Armstrong stopped at the Livestrong Foundation, which he founded, on his way to the interview and said, “I’m sorry” to staff members, some of whom broke down in tears. A person with knowledge of that session said Armstrong choked up and several employees cried during the session. The person also said Armstrong apologized for letting the staff down and putting Livestrong at risk but he did not make a direct confession to using banned drugs. He said he would try to restore the foundation’s reputation, and urged the group to continue fighting for the charity’s mission of helping cancer patients and their families. Armstrong spoke to a room full of about 100 staff members for about 20 minutes, expressing regret for everything the controversy has put them through, the person said. He told them how much the foundation means to him and that he considers the people who work there to be like members of his family. None of the people in the room challenged Armstrong over his long denials of doping. Winfrey and her crew had earlier said they would film Monday’s session at Armstrong’s home. As a result, local and international news crews were encamped near the cyclist’s Spanish-style villa before dawn.

La La sticking with Carmelo

Carmelo and La La Anthony have been living separately, sources say, but friends close to the Knick’s wife say she’ll stand by her man and won’t split from the NBA star. “It is true they haven’t seen much of each other in the past few months,” says a friend of the couple. “She’s been away a lot filming her show, ‘La La’s Full Court Life,’ in London, New York and LA. They are not separated and are still together. She and Melo have a house in LA — so she’s always there when she’s doing auditions.” But others say they’ve been going through a more rocky period. “They have been living separately for several months now,” says a source. “She’s been living in LA while Carmelo has been in New York.” The source added, “La La used to go out to the games and wanted to be seen . . . now she’s always off doing her own thing.” La La’s also been partying with girlfriends from Mexico to Miami, which has displeased Melo and “made him angry.” After Melo was set off by the Celtics’ Kevin Garnett for allegedly saying La La “tastes like Honey Nut Cheerios,” speculation over infidelity flew. But sources insist that’s not the root of the couple’s split. “I have not heard anything about him having another woman,” said one pal, adding, “La La has never slept with Garnett.” Melo was suspended for one game for the post-game clash with Garnett over the incident.


Patrick has filed for divorce
Danica Patrick's split with her husband looks to be official. The NASCAR Sprint Cup rookie filed for divorce from husband Paul Hospenthal on Jan. 3 in the Superior Court of Maricopa County (Ariz.). The reports state that, in the filing, Patrick cited her marriage as “irretrievably broken.” The filing also states that the couple has a prenuptial agreement and that neither side will require financial support or alimony. The 30-year-old driver announced in November that she and Hospenthal had decided to divorce. "I am sad to inform my fans that after 7 years, Paul and I have decided to amicably end our marriage," Patrick said via her Facebook account. "This isn't easy for either of us, but mutually it has come to this. He has been an important person and friend in my life and that's how we will remain moving forward." The pair married in 2005.

Mindy McCready Mourns the Death of Son's Father, David Wilson

Mindy McCready is mourning the death of her "life partner," singer-songwriter David Wilson. Wilson died at home in in Heber Springs, Ark., on Sunday evening of undisclosed causes. The couple had been together for about two years. Wilson was the father of her 9-month-old son, Zayne. (McCready, 37, also has an older son, Zander, with country singer Billy McKnight.) "David was my soulmate," McCready says in a statement. "He was a precious gift from God to all of us and, yesterday, he returned home and is now with his mother and father. David loved and was loved. Those who knew and loved him will miss him; those who did know know David missed the opportunity to know a truly loving and gifted man." A rep for McCready saysthat no funeral plans have been made, but that services will likely be held in Arkansas, where the couple resided. 

Terminator Actor Arrested Again

"Terminator 2" actor Edward Furlong was arrested on suspicion of attacking his GF, its the THIRD time he's been accused of domestic violence in three months. Law enforcement says, Furlong was popped in L.A. Sunday morning around 5:45 AM. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, stemming from one of his prior domestic violence incidents. Furlong is still in custody. 

Jurassic Park 4After a good decade of languishing in development, it has now been confirmed that a fourth "Jurassic Park" on the way. In fact, a release date has already been set - June 13th 2014. Details are being kept under wraps, though it is confirmed that Steven Spielberg is only producing - not directing. The actual director has not been announced yet.


10 Things I Hate About LifeBilly Campbell (TV's "The Killing") has joined the cast of Gil Junger's indie rom-com "10 Things I Hate About Life" currently shooting in Los Angeles. Evan Rachel Wood and Thomas McDonnell play a young woman and man who meet while attempting to commit suicide at the same jumping-off point.  Complications ensue when the man’s ex-girlfriend re-enters his life just as his budding rock band is on the verge of signing a record deal. Campbell will play McDonnell’s father, a wealthy and entitled lawyer who doesn’t approve of his son dropping out of law school.


Need for SpeedScott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi is the latest name to join the cast of Scott Waugh's upcoming film adaptation of the video game series "Need for Speed." The film is said to be a fast-paced, high-octane film rooted in the tradition of the great car culture films of the '70s. Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez and Rami Malek have already been cast.


Max RoseJerry Lewis begins work tomorrow on Daniel Noah's indie drama "Max Rose," which will mark Lewis' first starring role since "Funny Bones" in 1995. Lewis plays a jazz pianist who has recently lost his wife of over five decades. A discovery made days before her death causes Max to believe his marriage was a lie. He embarks on an exploration of his own past that brings him face to face with a menagerie of characters from a bygone era.


TV NEWS
The CW is developing a Vampire Diaries‘ Originals-centric spin-off starring Joseph Morgan and Phoebe Tonkin. The exec also shot down buzz that Tonkin was circling Amazon, the network’s buzzy Wonder Woman pilot. “We haven’t thought about her in terms of Wonder Woman.” The April 25 episode of the hit CW series, which will be penned by executive producer Julie Plec, will serve as the backdoor pilot for the potential series. In it, Klaus returns the French Quarter of New Orleans, a supernatural melting pot that he helped build centuries ago, and is reunited with his diabolical former protégé Marcel.


Downton Abbey exec producer Gareth Neame confirmed to TVLine Sunday at HBO’s post-Golden Globes bash that Maggie Smith will indeed be returning for the drama’s upcoming fourth season.


NBC’s upcoming drama Do No Harm is about to take on a new Jurnee. Friday Night Lights alum Jurnee Smollett will join the midseason thriller for three episodes. She’ll play the daughter of Phylicia Rashad’s Dr. Vanessa Young. Harm is a Jekyll-and-Hyde-ish thriller starring Rescue Me’s Steven Pasquale as neurosurgeon Jason Cole whose dangerous alter-ego “Ian” is in a position to destroy his personal and professional lives.

  Michelle Monaghan has lined up her next mission. The Mission: Impossible stunner has joined the cast of True Detective, HBO’s upcoming eight-episode drama series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Billed as an elevated narrative with multiple perspectives and time frames, the show centers on two detectives, Rust Cohle (McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Harrelson), whose lives collide during a 17 year hunt for a serial killer in Louisiana. Monaghan will play Maggie Hart, Martin’s wife who makes a hard decision that has long-reaching and devastating consequences.

 

Kin Shriner, like many of his contemporaries, is returning to Port Charles. The actor will reprise his General Hospital role as Scotty Baldwin on Feb. 19.

Tonight's Premieres:Oxygen: Bad Girls Club Atlanta at 8p
PBS: Pioneers of Television at 8p
HISTORY: The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents at 9p
Syfy: Face Off at 9p; Total Blackout at 1030p
BET: Real Husbands of Hollywood at 10p; Second Generation Wayans at 1030p
Food Network: Chopped Champions at 10p
Investigation Discovery: Redrum at 10p & 1030p
MTV2: MTV2's Guy Code at 11p

Tonight's Finales:Oxygen: Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too at 9p
Style Network: Tia & Tamera at 9p


Lindsay Lohan fires lawyer Shawn Holley, immediately regrets it
It's so hard to find good legal representation these days, and no one knows that better than Lindsay Lohan. There were conflicting reports out of Lohan-land today, as the trouble-prone actress had surprisingly fired L.A. lawyer Shawn Holley, one day before she was due in court for a probation violation hearing. Apparently, Lohan's new New York attorney Mark Heller sent Holley a termination letter, relieving her of representing Lohan.Later in the day, Lohan insists she never meant to fire Holley and it's all a big misunderstanding. She considers Holley to be a "second mother" to her, even though Lohan supposedly signed the termination letter herself.As usual with stories about Lohan, there's something fishy in the reporting. Holley is praised as an "ace" attorney who "magically" makes (some) of Lohan's (many) legal problems go away. While Heller is slammed as a "menace to the public" (a quote pulled from a New York Times profile and attributed to a "disciplinary panel that recommended [Heller's] five-year suspension in the mid-1990s").