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The Last Song: See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

The Last Song is based on Nicholas (The Notebook) Sparks' latest novel. Set in a small Southern beach town, a reluctant New York teen (Miley Cyrus) has to spend the Summer with her estranged father (Greg Kinnear). He tries to reconnect with her through music, while she's busy falling for a local boy. Also starring Kelly Preston, it's released in the UK on 30 April 2010, so check out the trailer and vote to let me know: will you see it or skip it?

Movie Preview: Miley Cyrus in The Last Song

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:56 -0800

Are you ready for your second Nicholas Sparks movie preview in as many months? (Last month's was the romance Dear John.) Here it is: The Last Song stars Miley Cyrus (cue The Soup's "It's Miley!" sound bite) as a girl who's dropped off at the home of her estranged father to spend the Summer. Obviously she doesn't want to be there, obviously she falls for a local boy, and obviously she and her father end up bonding.

You couldn't call me a Miley fan, but I do love Greg Kinnear, who plays her well-meaning father. From the trailer, the movie looks very sweet and very schlocky - which is exactly how Sparks usually does it. Interestingly, Sparks was commissioned to write both the screenplay and novel simultaneously, with Cyrus in mind. While I don't know that I'll be rushing to the theater for this one, it's probably something you'd find me secretly Netflixing later on; I'm kind of a sucker for the addictive cheesiness of a Sparks movie.

Check out the trailer for The Last Song when you read more.

The Last Song comes out on April 2, 2010.

Jessica Goes to Africa, JT's Facebook Movie Deal, & Angelina's French Shopping Spree

PopSugarTV — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:07:50 -0700

Jessica Simpson heads to Africa for her reality show, Justin Timberlake signs on to play Facebook's founding president, and John Travolta testifies about his son's autism in an extortion trial. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for all the latest celebrity gossip!

Mourning Mother Kelly Preston Won't Speak About Jett Yet

LilSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:20:00 -0700

To be predeceased by a child is a parent's nightmare that became the sad reality for John Travolta and Kelly Preston when their son died last January. The Hollywood couple has remained out of the public eye as they lament the loss of their late 16-year-old, Jett. In July, it was announced that Kelly would break her silence and speak out about her devastation on a grief and resilience panel at the California Governor's Conference for Women in October. The mourning mother has since (and understandably) pulled out. She said:

"It is with my sincere apologies that I must pull out from speaking at [the] conference. I am sorry, but I truly believed that I could do it. Otherwise I never would have said that I could. But I am still deeply in the process of healing, and it's just too soon."

If you know parents who have lost a child, here are tips for offering your support.

Morning Links - Kelly Preston Will Speak About Jett's Death

PopSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:30:00 -0700

Kelly Preston and Kate Gosselin will be featured at California Governor's Conference for Women - lilsugar
MJ's dermatologist stays evasive about paternity of MJ's children - Lifeline Live
Ryan Reynolds has every intention of adopting a child someday - I'm Not Obsessed
Harry Potter's Jamie Waylett charged for producing marijuana - Wonderwall
Edward Furlong's wife of three years files for divorce - Popeater
Jennifer Aniston's "friend" makes fun of Renée Zellweger - Celebitchy
Catherine Hardwicke had trouble getting into Diddy's White Party - Fox Pop Tarts

Kate Gosselin and Kelly Preston Featured at California Governor's Conference For Women

LilSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:46:06 -0700

It will be a meeting of the motherly minds in Long Beach. California's first lady, Maria Shriver, is putting together quite the mom panel - guests include everyone from Kate Gosselin to Kelly Preston - for her California Governor's Conference for Women in October. It was announced today that actress Kelly Preston who suffered the loss of her 16-year-old son, Jett, in January would sit alongside Elizabeth Edwards on a grief and resilience panel. This will be Preston's first public appearance since the child's passing.

Kate Gosselin, best known as TLC's mom of multiples and star of Jon and Kate Plus 8, will also be participating in the national forum that encourages women to be architects of change. The full list of speakers will be announced next week, but it is said to include quite a few famous mamas - Caroline Kennedy, Madeleine Albright and Annie Leibovitz.

Kiddie Wellness: Seizures

LilSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Jett Travolta, the beloved teenage son of actors, John Travolta and Kelly Preston, died of a seizure. While it is impossible to be with your offspring at all times, you may want to take precaution in the wake of this tragedy if your child suffers from seizures. Dr. Marie Savard explained that though it's unlikely, there are two reasons the episodes can prove fatal.

John Travolta's Son Dies From Possible Complications of Kawasaki Disease

FitSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Sad news came over the weekend when John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son, Jett Travolta, passed away while on vacation in the Bahamas. At only 16 years old, Jett reportedly was found in a bathtub on Friday, Jan. 2., after suffering from a seizure and hitting his head.

At age two, Jett was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, a condition that involves swelling of the arteries, which can cause serious complications involving heart and blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart. Kawasaki disease can cause aneurysms, which can cause fatal heart attacks. It's not clear though whether Jett's death was a result of Kawasaki disease.

To hear more about Jett's condition read more.

Jett had also been suffering from seizures his entire life, on an average of one every four days. Travolta's lawyers said, "each seizure was like a death," since Jett would convulse and lose consciousness. To prevent these episodes, Jett had been taking Depakote, a strong antiseizure medication. The stories stating that John refused to give his son the medicine because of his Scientology views are not true. The drug helped tremendously in the beginning, reducing the frequency of Jett's seizures to one every three weeks, but eventually, the drug lost its effectiveness, and Jett's seizures returned to a frequency of once a week. After consulting with neurosurgeons, Travolta and Preston decided to stop using Depakote, although there's no evidence that discontinuation of the drug caused Jett's seizure. An autopsy is scheduled for today with the hope that details on the cause of Jett's death will be revealed.

Our hearts and sympathies go out to John and Kelly's family and friends during this tragic and difficult time.

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How to Help Parents Grieving the Loss of a Child

LilSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:36 -0800

Actor John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston suffered a devastating loss on Friday when their 16-year-old son, Jett, died. Being predeceased by a child is a parent's worst nightmare. The mere thought of losing one's offspring is enough to bring a mother or father to tears. The reality is difficult to fathom so finding the words to appropriately comfort someone who is grieving such a loss can be hard. Here are some tips to use in coping with the sensitive task of supporting a parent whose child has died.

Behave naturally
Show genuine concern
Offer love patiently and unconditionally

To see the rest of the suggestions, read more.

Offer hugs or an arm around the shoulder, as appropriate
Sit next to the person who wants closeness
Make it clear that you are there to listen
Express your care and concern
Say that you are sorry about the loss
Say “I love you” if you feel close enough
Talk openly and directly about the person who died
Cry if you feel like crying
Keep in mind that evenings, weekends, anniversaries and holidays can be extra challenging times.

Our hearts go out to the Travolta family.
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Sugar Bits - Matt Smith Named New Doctor Who

PopSugarUK — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Little-known actor Matt Smith has been revealed as the 11th Doctor Who, and at 26 he will be the youngest actor ever to take the role. BBC bosses are reportedly keen for his new female companion to a "high profile" name, with Lily Allen, Rachel Stevens and Kelly Brook high on the BBC's wish-list. - Telegraph
John Travolta and Kelly Preston have released a statement on their websites, thanking all those who have sent messages of condolence following the the death of their son, Jett. The 16-year-old had a seizure at the family's vacation home in the Bahamas and passed away on Friday. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the family. - PopSugar
Britney's brother Bryan Spears married Graciella Sanchez (Jamie Lynn's manager) on New Year's Eve in New Orleans, in front of the whole family. - People
Jade Goody has had to quit her Panto role after after having an emergency kidney operation on Friday, because of a low white blood cell count. - Mirror
Richard Attenborough is "making progress" and remains in a stable condition, a spokesman for St George's Hospital in London has said. He has been treated at the hospital since he fell at his home a fortnight ago. After the accident he went into a coma, but later regained consciousness. - BBC
Alexandra Burke's version of "Hallelujah" has kept the number one spot on the UK singles charts for a third week. Take That's The Circus remained at number one on the album chart for the fifth week in a row. - PA
ICYMI, Celebrity Big Brother started on Friday! What do you think of the contestants?