Lance Armstrong's Racing Return Was a Family Decision
Love him or leave him - and he does have his detractors - Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement and will ride once again in the Tour de France. But he didn't enter into that decision lightly. He says it was a family decision.
The first person he spoke to was ex-wife Kristin. "Quite frankly, if she had said 'I don't support it,' I wouldn't have done it," says Armstrong. "But Kristin has been an amazing supporter. I need that from her."
Then Armstrong, 37, told
Sheryl Crow joins tribute to Guthrie, Steinbeck
On Saturday, Sheryl Crow will headline This Land Is Your Land, a concert at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord that pays tribute to novelist John Steinbeck and folk icon Woody Guthrie. Earlier this year, the 46-year-old singer released her sixth studio album, "Detours," which not only delved into her breakup with Lance Armstrong and her battle with breast cancer but also displayed strong political ideals. Crow spoke to us by phone from her home in Nashville, where she lives with her adopted 16-month-old so
Lance Armstrong - Armstrong Turned To Ex-wife For Competing Advice
Cycling hero Lance Armstrong turned to his ex-wife for advice on coming out of retirement to compete in the Tour de France.
The seven-time Tour de France champion, who ...
Lance Armstrong asked ex-wife’s permission to race again
Lance Armstrong was at the Clinton Global Initiative Wednesday when he announced that he is coming out of retirement and competing in the Tour de France again. He’s also doing it to raise cancer awareness.
But before making his decision, he asked his ex-wife Kristin first.
The 37-year-old said, “Quite frankly, if she had said, ‘I don’t support it,’ or ‘I’m not into it,’ I wouldn’t have done it. But Kristin has been an amazing supporter. Very flexible a
Lance Armstrong to cycle around the globe for Cancer.
Cycling legend Lance Armstrong held a press conference today to dedicate his competitive comeback to the fight against cancer, which he himself overcame a decade ago.
Lance Armstrong, 37, told a New York conference of celebrity activists hosted by former US president Bill Clinton that cancer is “a global health concern.”
“By racing the bicycle all over the world, beginning in Australia, ending in France, it’s the best way, the best way to get the word out,” the seven times To
Lance Armstrong To Buy The Tour De France?
Lance Armstrong is re-entering the cycling world with a vengeance! Not only has he announced that he'll be participating in the 2009 race, rumors are swirling that he is in talks to buy the company that owns the Tour De France.
There are two different stories going around: one that he'll be
teaming up with former international cycling federation head Hein Verbruggen for the purchase, and the other says he'll be partnering with his sponsor Nike for the purchase.
In other Lance news, he's confirmed h
Lance Armstrong: Return to Racing a Family Decision
After getting support from his ex-wife, he urges their kids not to leak the news
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Lance Armstrong: Return to Racing a Family Decision
After getting support from his ex-wife, he urges their kids not to leak the news
Armstrong To Make Comeback Down Under Says Politician
Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is to make his return to competitive cycling in Australia next year,...... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/sports/article_212174224.shtml"><b>More</b>
Lance Armstrong: Return To Tour De France A Family Decision
After three years of retirement, Lance Armstrong recently announced that he will return to the Tour de France as part of an effort to raise cancer awareness. Lance said that he spoke to one person in particular prior to his decision: his ex-wife Kristin,
“Quite frankly, if she had said, ‘I don’t support it,’ or ‘I’m not into it,’ I wouldn’t have done it,” Armstrong, 37, said on Wednesday. “But Kristin has been an amazing supporter. Very flexible a
Lance Armstrong may race in Adelaide''s Tour Down Under in 2009
Adelaide, Sept. 16 : Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has indicated that he may make a comeback race next year in Australia. The 37-year-old cycling champion has reportedly accepted an invitation from organizers of the Tour Down Under, who have been trying for years to attract Armstrong...Full Article @ top news in entertainment
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Lance Armstrong Not Buying Tour de France
The champion cyclist shot down the rumors that he is looking to buy the competition bike race - which he has won a record seven consecutive times - during an interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush on Wednesday morning (September 24).
“Is there any truth to that [rumor]?” Billy asked.
“I don’t think so,” Lance replied.
“I guess you could put together the group to invest, to buy it, to put together the money, but we don’t have that kind of money. It’s obviously a huge corporation. S
Kate Hudson Gives Relationship Advice
Serial dater Kate Hudson knows how relationships work. Well she should know better since she has had some high profile relationships with Owen Wilson, Lance Armstrong and Dax Shepard. Plus Kate was once married to Chris Robinson, with who she has a son, Ryder.
“I would hope initially it would come super-natural and be easy, but you always have to work in a relationship,” Kate said. “I had a friend who said to me that when it comes time to work you’ve got to be an adult, but that doe
Lance Armstrong shoots down Tour de France rumors
The champion cyclist has squashed reports that he intends to buy the Tour de France. He won the grueling event seven times in a row from 1999 to 2005, and earlier this month he announced his intention to try to secure an eighth win in the 2009 race.
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Lance Armstrong Rides Again
In a VF.com exclusive, indefatigable anti-cancer crusader and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong opens up about doping, dating, politics (including a possible run for the Texas statehouse), George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, the French, the next phase in his war on a global epidemic, and why he’s decided to try for an eighth Tour title—at age 37.
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Lance Armstrong: Out of Retirement for Another Tour de France
Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement with the intention of competing in yet another Tour de France.
"I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family and my closest friends, I have decided to return to professional cycling in order to raise awareness of the global cancer burden," the 36-year-old told the Associated Press.
Armstrong hopes to add an eighth Tour de France win to his record of seven consecutive first-place finishes.
The race "is the intention," his spokesman
Lance Armstrong: I Want Women "Hotter Than Doughnut Grease"
Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has been linked to an array of A-listers like Kate Hudson, Sheryl Crow and designer Tory Burch, but he doesn't have a type.
"I don't discriminate -- on anything," he says in the October issue of Men's Vogue when asked if he prefers blondes.
He then explained that he likes women who are "hotter than doughnut grease."
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The 37-year-old announced Tuesday that he's returning from retirement with the goal of winning his eighth Tour de France.
Sheryl Crow to Rock Out in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
The singer continues to support a worthy cause.
After standing up to cancer on last week's star-studded TV event, Sheryl Crow is set to continue her efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer with a special concert.
USA Today says the "All I Wanna Do" singer will rock out live in LA on Oct. 10 in celebration of Yoplait's Save Lids to Save Lives breast cancer campaign.
Crow survived a battle with breast cancer in 2006. Yoplait's "Save Lids" campaign asks people to collect and mail i
Hollywood stands up to cancer
Jen was one of many celebrities who took part in the live telethon. Here is just a sample of the star power in attendance: Salma Hayek, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Sheryl Crow, Jack Black, Christina Ricci, Patrick Swayze, Casey Affleck, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong.
The hour-long, commercial-free event aimed to raise money for the fight against cancer and was broadcast simultaneously on NBC, ABC and CBS.
I don’t know many people whose lives haven’t been personally touched by cancer
Lance Armstrong Has No Certain Type Of Woman But He Like Girls That Are “Hotter Than Doughnut Grease
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Los Angeles, CA (BANG) - The cycling champion - who has dated several famous beauties including Kate Hudson and Sheryl Crow - doesn’t have a certain “type” of woman and is happy to pursue any attractive female.
He said: “I don’t discriminate - on anything. I like women who are hotter than doughnut grease.”
Lance also spoke about beating testicular cancer, admitting overcoming the disease inspired him to help others suffering f
Jennifer Garner Stands Up To Cancer
The stars showed up in force Friday night for the multi-network special "Stand Up To Cancer." The celebrity-studded fundraiser was all about raising awareness and money for cancer research. We've all lost someone we know to cancer. I made a donation in memory of my grandmother and stepfather. And while I was a tad disappointed that I didn't get to talk to Jennifer Garner and her baby bump on the phone bank, I suppose the bigger picture prevails.
You can still call this week or visit the St
Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer Contribute to Obama Comp
Kanye West, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, Jackson Browne and John Mayer will all be on the upcoming Barack Obama benefit album Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement. The album will be available through Obama’s official website starting this Friday. “Heard ‘Em Say” collaborators West and Levine will reunite to join Chicago spoken word poet Malik Yusef on the new song “Promised Land,” while John Legend will contribute his cover of U2’s “Pride (In the Name
