Kathy Bates Undergoes a Double Mastectomy

She battled an won against ovarian cancer nine years ago; however, Kathy Bates was diagnosed with breast cancer several weeks ago.

"After much consideration, I underwent a double mastectomy," the Academy Award-winning actress reveals. "Luckily, I don't have to undergo radiation or chemo. My family call me Kat because I always land on my feet and thankfully this is no exception."

Bates, who won a Best Actress Oscar in 1991 for Misery, remains upbeat is now looking ahead to the future.

"My doctors have assured me I'm going to be around for a long time," the 64 year old says. "I'm looking forward to getting back to work doing what I love to do."

One of the exciting things on her calendar is the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 23. Bates is nominated for outstanding actress in a drama for (Harry's Law) and outstanding guest actress in a comedy for (Two and a Half Men).

Source: People

Unleashed! Bash on the Bayou

This event just started happening last year and it was an event to help raise money for the St. Tammany's Humane Society pet shelter. I ended up going last year and had a blast and, of course, Ian Somerhalder was there so therefore I said I was going again this year. Sadly after many months of waiting for this fun event we were told that Ian Somerhalder was unable to come due to injury.

People from all over did travel for this event and with tons of help, over $100,000 dollars was raised and 26 dogs were brought to the event to be adopted. Sargent, Charlotte, Marnie, Speedy, and Toon did get adopted.  There was tons of food to choose from, such as food from Olive Garden, Chili's, Popeye's, Jerks Island Grill, T-bones Grill, and more! They had silent auctions for different things and they even offered merchandise like Bite Me Damon panties, which did sell out. They also had some great bands play and for people to dance. Many people did dance, including Ian's father Robert who had came to the event to take over Ian's place . Fans were able to enjoy Ian's presence in the form of a cardboard cut out, which we all took pictures with.

This even raises money and awareness for a great cause and I look forward to going to another one next year.

One of a kind Breast Cancer Fundraiser...

A group of very hard working Australian ladies have put together a totally unique auction item, with the proceeds to benefit The Breast Cancer Network Australia.

The pink Australian flag is on ebay and will be shipped worldwide to the highest bidder. You will NEVER get another collection of signatures like this, so bid HERE and bid BIG.

A list of the people on the flag are as follows (ordered from last signed to first) with links. There are quite a few Aussies here, but they are all very well known in Australia and may have actually worked on one of your favorite Hollywood movies...check out the pics of celebs signing here.

Olivia Newton John
Asher Keddie
Hamish & Andy
Ian Molly Meldrum
Damian Richardson
Boo boo Stewart
Celebrity Chef Manu
David Jones Roberts
Ada Nicodemou
Enrique Iglasias
Carrie Fisher
America Ferrera
Miracle Lawrie
Johnny Fairplay
Torri Higginson
Bruce Hopkins
Claudia Christian
Juliet Landau
Michelle Forbes
Jerri Manthey
Michael Beihn
David Faustino
Jay Laga'aia
Ben Browder
Jennifer Blanc
Corin Nemic
Chris Judge
Juke Kartel
Ashton Kutcher
30 Seconds to Mars
Slash
Nina Dobrev
Paul Wesley
Michael Trevino
Ian Somerhalder
Charisma Carpenter
Mark Lutz
Michael Winslow
Leah Gibson
Chaske Spencer
Dichen Lachman
Daniel Logan
Eliza Dushku
Jim Beaver
Misha Collins
Rob Benedict
Danni Minogue
Kyle Sandilands
Brian McFadden
Grant Denier
James Marsters
Mig Ayesa