Daily Boom 80's Throwback: David Bowie 'Let's Dance'

Since we're all a little in shock at the news that David Bowie has died after an 18-month battle with cancer, it seems appropriate to flash back to one of his classic videos. "Let's Dance" came out in 1983, after Bowie had ended his Ziggy Stardust era and was transforming himself into an 80's fashion icon. Bowie was one of the first truly noteworthy artists that showed us the power of reinvention.

Currently Booming: Janet Jackson Cancels Tour Amid Throat Cancer Rumors

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Fans of Janet Jackson were stunned when she recently announced that do to medical reasons her Unbreakable Tour would be postponed and now we're hearing that the singer's condition could be career-ending. Supposedly, a growth in her throat prompted surgery and if that growth is found to be cancerous then it's highly unlikely that Jackson would ever sing again.

According to a report by Radar Online, "Doctors found a growth on Janet’s vocal cords that could be serious,” a source close to the 49-year-old the “Control” singer told Radar. “It’s a medical condition that has to be taken care of immediately. “Hey you guys…Happy Holidays to each and every one of you! I need you to know, I learned today, from my doctors that I must have surgery soon,” Jackson confessed in an online post, “It breaks my heart to tell you that I am forced to postpone the Unbreakable Tour until the spring,” she continued. “Please pray for me, my family and our entire company during this difficult time…There will be no further comment.”

Jackson dropped her latest album last October and it was well-received by fans and critics alike. In recent years Jackson had drifted away from the sound that brought her great success in the 80's and 90's but on Unbreakable she seemed to recapture the old vibe, making many old fans excited for her to hit the road again.

Jackson has tried to stay as low key as possible about her current medical crisis. Do you think that she's still kind of in limbo or do you think that the songstress already knows what her health battle ahead looks like?

Currently Booming: Is This Proof That 'RHOC' Brooks Ayers Lied About Having Cancer?

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The most recent season of The Real Housewives of Orange County wrapped up several weeks ago but there is still active speculation surrounding the main topic of the whole season: whether or not Brooks Ayers had cancer. He had dated cast regular, Vicki Gunvalson on and off for years (the two have since split, again) and she spent most of her airtime defending him to the other women. When questions arose over whether or not Ayers really had cancer, Gunvalson fought tooth and nail to support her man. Unfortunately there is now another reason to believe that he lied about his health.

Ayers claimed that his cancer treatment was through City of Hope, but according to a new report by E!, a hospital spokesperson confirms that Ayers was never treated at the facility. Apparently, Ayers had presented a supposed bill from the facility to prove that he really had undergone treatment and when the network did their checking, they were told that the bill was a fake.

Even before this nearly everyone, including Gunvalson herself, seemed to come to the same conclusion, that Ayers was faking his illness. The question is why. Do you think that the con man had been angling to get his hands on Gunvalson's money? During the reunion show she admitted that she is afraid of her ex. Do you think that he has something on her and that's why she had his back for so long?

Currently Booming: 'RHONJ' Amber Marchese Quits Show, Claims Scenes are Staged

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When Amber Marchese joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey last season she was hoping to have a great experience. Instead the cancer survivor has confirmed that doing the reality show was nothing at all like she had anticipated and she didn't like the way that she was portrayed. Marchese confirmed what many had already suspected, she'll not be returning to the show for a second season.

Marchese recently spoke with People magazine and gave what many consider to be a pretty explosive interview. “I was picked on a casting call while pursuing acting, and the person that was presented was created for the show. I had little control over content, situations, or what they decide to show the viewers. Even my relationship with the twins was created. I recruited them for my storyline after I was chosen. I only met with Teresa Guidice and Dina Manzo for filming purposes. I never built a friendship with them as we were nothing more than co-workers. I wish them all well and the best of luck, although, my husband does not share my sentiments.”

Based on Marchese's description of things, it sure sounds like a lot of what we have all seen of RHONJ is at the very least staged if not completely scripted. Do you think that Marchese wanted to give us that idea? Are you surprised to hear that she considers the other housewives nothing more than former coworkers? Do you think that if the other ladies were to be completely honest their comments would resemble some of Marchese's?

What are your thoughts on RHONJ? Is Marchese just being negative because she wasn't asked back or is she telling the truth about the reality show?

Currently Booming: Did 'RHOC' Shannon Beador Prove That Brooks Ayers Has Lied About Having Cancer?

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Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County wrapped up another season last week and as usual, there was tons of drama. What's more than a little ironic is that this time around, the main focus of that drama is not around one of the ladies. Instead, Brooks Ayers, the on/off boyfriend of Vicki Gunvalson is at the center of the controversy. Supposedly he has been battling his third round of cancer but rumor has it that Ayers made up his medical crisis in order to keep Gunvalson by his side. She dumped him a few months back but the scandal keeps swirling.

Several of the housewives seem to have found ways to prove that Ayers was lying and Shannon Beador showed up for the reunion show taping last week, armed with her proof.

According to a report by Radar Online, "Shannon brought her report from the clinic to the taping of the reunion and pointed out glaring differences from what Brooks had given to Tamra Judge to review on camera. The letterhead was completely different along with the spacing. Shannon also pointed out that she specifically asked if her report reflected a universal format used by the clinic for all patients, and she was told it did. In her mind, this was the only proof she needed to prove Brooks was lying about his cancer diagnosis.”

Have you followed the drama on RHOC this season? Do you think that Ayers has been lying to Gunvalson and everyone else in her circle?  Do you think he has truly been sick?

Currently Booming: 'RHOC' Brooks Ayers and Ex Vicki Gunvalson Sought Help

Currently Booming: 'RHOC' Brooks Ayers Refuses to Take Lie Detector Test to Prove Cancer Claims

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Uh-oh! Apparently it wasn't just Vicki Gunvalson's fellow cast mates that have questioned whether or not her on/off boyfriend, Brooks Ayers, has a big problem with lying. Fans of The Real Housewives of Orange County are well-aware of the fact that Ayers' cancer diagnosis has been questioned for months now. While he claims to be fighting Stage 3 cancer he has never looked better and doesn't see a need to seek standard treatment for his alleged illness. He also has refused to offer up any tangible proof of being sick and that now includes refusal to take a lie detector test.

Various media outlets are reporting that Gunvalson's family recently suggested that Ayers take a test and he flat out refused, likely was insulted by the idea. The thing is, Ayers track record for honesty hasn't exactly been stellar and Gunvalson's family and friends have all rallied for her to make the best choices possible.

Recently the reality star confirmed that she split from Ayers but she has always backed up his cancer diagnosis in spite of never going to chemo with him. Sources close to Gunvalson fear that once this seasons backlash dies down she will indeed reconcile with Ayers. Do you think that'll happen yet again? What are your thoughts on his supposed illness? Is Ayers lying about it or has he just lied so many other times that it makes it impossible to trust him now?

Currently Booming: Brooks Ayers Slams 'RHOC' Castmates That Doubt His Cancer Diagnosis

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Have you been watching the season of The Real Housewives of Orange County that is currently airing on Bravo? If so then you know that some serious allegations have been made by the ladies regarding the real medical status of Brooks Ayers, Vicki Gunvalson's on/off boyfriend. He is supposedly fighting cancer, yet the lifestyle choices that he has made as well as his treatment choices have certainly caused many to wonder. When the ladies came to Gunvalson with legitimate questions, rather than listening she flipped out and systematically began cutting people off.

She recently did split from Ayers but in a new interview with ET he insists that he does indeed have cancer and that the women were just looking to cause drama.

"Most of the women are making on the minor stuff in my opinion, and so yeah, there’s gonna be some questions being asked, but the challenge for me -- if you’ve got questions, come to me directly, Don’t talk behind my back, don’t assume and try to put the pieces together, and there has only been one time that these ladies have ever asked me about my cancer and my treatment. It's interesting to note that none of the women since we've gotten through filming in May have reached out to me asking how am I doing. How are my numbers going,"

Since the rest of the cast seemed to come to the conclusion that Ayers was lying it makes sense that none of them would be reaching out to be supportive. What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you think that Ayers would go so far as to fake a deadly illness?

'RHOC' Vicki Gunvalson Splits From Brooks Ayers Again

While the currently airing episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County show Vicki Gunvalson's relationship with Brooks Ayers being just about as solid as ever, we are now hearing that the on/off couple has split yet again. Over the weekend the former couple issued a press release regarding their split saying,

"After much prayer, thought, counseling, and consideration, we have decided to end our four-year relationship. We both wish nothing but a great future for each other. We have come to realize that one can indeed love someone in their heart, but that the time may come for their lives to take separate paths. Though the remaining episodes of Season 10 of The Real Housewives of Orange County will show us as a couple, the filming took place in January 2015 through May 2015. There will be no further statements or interviews regarding our relationship as we choose to move on with our lives. Though we choose to live our lives in the public eye, we thank you for your understanding and ask privacy during this difficult time.”

The two have been involved with each other for about four years with a few different bust ups along the way. In the beginning Gunvalson's family and friends made no secret of the fact that they collectively disliked Ayers and it doesn't seem like he ever made much ground in winning their trust. The couple supposedly reunited last fall when Ayers was reportedly diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, something that some RHOC cast mates have claimed is a lie.

Do you think that Ayers was once again deceiving Gunvalson and that led to yet another split?