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► One of my favorite entertainers/singers, Barry Manilow (82) has been diagnosed with lung cancer. During a routine physical exam, his doctor ordered an MRI as a precaution. It came back showing a cancerous spot on his lung. Barry said, “The doctors do not believe it was spread and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.” Barry is canceling tour dates in January to allow himself time to recuperate. Read More Barry Manilow in concert, July 2025. Photo: Mat Hayward via Getty Images/Huffington Post Comment: Barry is so talented. A good piano player, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. He started his career writing commercial jingles. He hit his career stride in the 1970s - 1980's with one hit song and album after another. He has so many songs that I love. I never get tired of hearing them. One of my favorites is "Weekend in New England". Wishing Barry a speedy recovery and good he...