Hello, I'm Rebecca Field with
a UPI entertainment update on
this Tuesday, November 13,
2007.Kanye West is thanking
the public for their support
following the death of his
mother. A Los Angeles coroner
says Donda West died Saturday
from complications stemming
from a recent surgery. She was
58. Some reports say it was
from
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Hello, I'm Rebecca Field with
a UPI entertainment update on
this Tuesday, November 13,
2007.Kanye West is thanking
the public for their support
following the death of his
mother. A Los Angeles coroner
says Donda West died Saturday
from complications stemming
from a recent surgery. She was
58. Some reports say it was
from a cosmetic operation.but
there's no word on what type
or where she was treated. West
was a big supporter of her son
and also managed his career
for a while. The rapper often
referred to his Mom in his
lyrics...he even wrote a song
inspired by her called 'Hey
Mama.'Hollywood couple Brooke
Burke and her fiance David
Charvet are expecting another
baby. The actress' rep tells
People magazine the new
addition will come sometime
next spring. The pair already
have a daughter named Heaven
Rain...born last January.
Burke also has 2 daughters
from a previous relationship.
She and Charvet have been
together since 2005.Actor
Richard Gere is being
recognized for his
humanitarian work. Last night
he received the 2007 Marian
Anderson Award in
Philidelphia. The honor is
given to those who not only
entertain the public, but also
do a substantial amount of
work improving society. Gere
was chosen because of his
support for the Independence
of Tibet and his work with HIV
and AIDS patients. Last
night's ceremony featured
performances by big stars like
Patti Labelle and the
Philadelphia Orchestra.Stars
are gearing up for the release
of the newest Stephen King
horror film. The author hit
the red carpet in New York
last night for the big screen
adaptation of his novel 'The
Mist.' King was joined by
members of the cast like
Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden
and Laurie Holden. 'The Mist'
is about a strange storm that
brings a frightening blood
hungry species to earth. It
hits most U.S. theaters
November 21.Several
celebrities are using their
star power for public
advocacy.Actors like Ben
Affleck, Reese Witherspoon and
Morgan Freeman are just a few
of the big names appearing in
a recently debuted public
service announcement on
healthcare reform. The
campaign is reportedly
sponsored by AARP and seeks
affordable health-care for all
Americans.That's all for now.
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