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A spokeswoman for Catherine Zeta-Jones says the actress has “proactively” checked into a mental health facility for treatment of her bipolar condition. Publicist Sarah Fuller said in an email to the Associated Press late Monday that Zeta-Jones “is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner.”
Two years ago, the 43-year-old Oscar winner checked into a similar facility for a brief stay for treatment of her condition, known as Bipolar II. The disorder is characterized by mood swings and depressive episodes, and is commonly treated with medication and psychotherapy.
Zeta-Jones has been one of the busiest talents in show business of late, appearing in films such as “Rock of Ages,” “Playing for Keeps,” “Broken City” and “Side Effects.”
Her most recent treatment was first reported by TMZ.
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Country star Kenny Chesney is starting a fund to help those who lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombing.
A Tuesday news release says Chesney has established the “Spread the Love” fund with his own donation and will gift sales of his single by the same name as well. Donations will go to Boston Medical Center and other area facilities. Fans also can donate directly to the fund at http://bmc.org/Kenny.
The money will go to the purchase of prosthetics and fitting, follow-up care and physical therapy.
Three people were killed and more than 260 injured in the April 15 attack at the marathon finish line.
Chesney co-wrote “Spread the Love” with The Wailers. It appears on his new album “Life on a Rock,” out this week.
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Country singer Sonny James is 84. Singer Judy Collins is 74. Singer Rita Coolidge is 68. Singer-bassist Nick Fortuna of The Buckinghams is 67. Actor Dann Florek is 62. Singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr. is 59. Actress Maia Morgenstern (“The Passion of the Christ”) is 51. Country singer Wayne Hancock is 48. Actor Charlie Schlatter (“Diagnosis Murder”) is 47. Country singer Tim McGraw is 46. Bassist D’Arcy Wretzky (Smashing Pumpkins) is 45. Actor Darius McCrary (“Family Matters”) is 37. Actress Kerry Bishe (“Argo”) is 29.
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