Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has cancer
The Straits Times|November 06, 2024
American actor James Van Der Beek (right), who starred in the 1990s teen TV drama Dawson's Creek, on Nov 3 said he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

The 47-year-old said in a post on Instagram: "I've been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialling in my overall health with greater focus than ever before. I'm in a good place and feeling strong."

In an interview with People magazine, Van Der Beek said he had colorectal cancer, which develops in the tissue of the colon or rectum.

About one in 23 men are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetimes, according to the American Cancer Society. Women have a similar rate of risk.

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Actress Diana Danielle asks estranged husband Farid Kamil to let her go
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Actress Diana Danielle asks estranged husband Farid Kamil to let her go

Malaysian actress Diana Danielle shared that she had spent a full year trying to reconcile and improve her marriage with actor Farid Kamil, but it was futile.

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Sour plum juice, chilli crab and laksa for Dua Lipa
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Sour plum juice, chilli crab and laksa for Dua Lipa

Pop star Dua Lipa has been enjoying herself in town ahead of her two shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 5 and 6, which kick off her world tour in support of her third album, Radical Optimism (2024).

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Shawn Mendes opens up on why he walked away at his peak
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Shawn Mendes opens up on why he walked away at his peak

NEW YORK - On a rainy summer night, on a club stage in Woodstock, New York, Shawn Mendes was ready for tears. Happy tears, overwhelmed tears. Just some processing-everything-as-it-happens mistiness.

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Christmas action with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans
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Christmas action with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans

Festive flick Red One also marks a return to action films for American actress Lucy Liu

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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025 Experimental platform grapples with displacement
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Cemetery weddings find new life thanks to 'positive death' moment
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Cemetery weddings find new life thanks to 'positive death' moment

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Whole body deodorants get popular

If you suddenly feel as if you are being inundated with advertisements for something called \"whole body deodorant\", you are not alone.

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Having a recovery day? Stay active
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Having a recovery day? Stay active

Low-impact movement can be more effective than rest for reducing muscle soreness after exercise

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