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Rihanna Speaking Out In ‘Glamour’ And With Diane Sawyer
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by CSS.
Rihanna is speaking out for the first time since being assaulted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in a Grammy night attack last February. In a poignant interview with Glamour’s December issue, Rihanna, a Glamour 2009 Woman of the Year recipitent, talks about how she coped after the brawl with Brown that garnered international headlines.
“I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears,” the “Russian Roulette” singer recalls in the interview, on newsstands Nov. 10. “That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard.”
Rihanna will be honored — alongside literary legend Maya Angelou and comedian Amy Poehler — at the annual Glamour Women of the Year event in New York City on Monday, Nov. 9.
In an interview with Diane Sawyer due to be aired on ABC’s Good Morning America this Thursday and Friday, the Barbadian-born singer says Chris Brown was “definitely my first big love.”
“This happened to me … it can happen to anyone,” she told Sawyer according to a statement from ABC.
Chris and Rihanna were among the fastest rising R&B artists in the country before the assault, which led to Chris losing several commercial sponsorships and being slapped with five years of probation.
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Rihanna Breaks Silence On Chris Brown Beating, Interview Airs Nov. 5 & 6
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by CSS.
After nearly nine months of silence, Rihanna will speak out for the first time on “Domestic Disturbia 2009″ and her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. In an exclusive interview with ABC’s Good Morning America and 20/20 airing later this week.
The tell-all chat kicks off the promo tour for Rihanna’s eagerly-anticipated fourth LP, Rated R, dropping Nov. 23.
“Now for the very first time, Rihanna tells her story…” The Alphabet Network announced in the promo posted Friday night. This should be interesting…..
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“So You Think You Can Dance” Judge Mary Murphy Details Her Violent Marriage And How She Survived
Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Vivacious So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy is over the top and larger than life on the hit FOX dance competition, but the pint-sized TV star with the boisterous laugh is revealing her personal piece of Hell in the Oct. 26 issue of Us Weekly. Mary recalls the explosive details of her abusive nine-year marriage, during which she was repeatedly raped and beaten by her savage ex.
She tells Us that three months after they wed, her now ex-husband raped her for the first time — and continued to do so for more than a decade. For years, “I’d have black eyes and bruises,” she tells Us. “But I never called the police or went to the hospital. I didn’t want anybody to know.”
In 1985, Mary discovered that her husband – from a wealthy family in the Middle East – had proposed to another woman during one of his trips. “This is what motivated me to leave him,” she says.
Her ex-husband says Mary’s claims are “flat-out lies.”
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Michael Lohan Ready To Name Lindsay Lohan’s Drug Dealer
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Lindsay Lohan’s father claims he can identify the person selling the star drugs.
Michael Lohan – who has alleged his actress daughter is addicted to prescription drugs – believes the ‘Mean Girls’ star is being targeted by a man who is aware of her reliance on legal substances.
“This guy follows Lindsay all over the place. All over. Lindsay pays for him to go everywhere. He has no job. He does nothing. All he does is supply everyone in Los Angeles,” Michael — who has a history of drug abuse himself — revealed in an interview with RadarOnline Wednesday.
The born-again Christian has vowed to help Lindsay beat her addiction, telling Radar: “I’m going to get her off the prescription drugs that she’s on. I hate it when people talk about illegal drug abuse because it’s not just drinking and illegal drugs that kill you,” he added.
“Prescription drugs can destroy and kill a person and are sometimes harder to stop. Look at Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson.”
Although he refused to say what medications his 22-year-old daughter is taking, he admitted her addiction has taken over her life.
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Michael Lohan Confirms Lindsay Lohan’s Prescription Drug Problem
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Michael Lohan Confirms Lindsay Lohan’s Prescription Drug Problem
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by CSS.
Lindsay Lohan’s outspoken father has accused the former child star of harboring a secret addiction to prescription drugs.
This should be good…
The former Disney Golden Girl already has two rehab stints to her name and Michael Lohan says he’s terrified LiLo will suffer the same fate as Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger, who died of drug overdoses.
In an interview with RadarOnline.com, the elder Lohan claims the star is a bonafide addict.
“I’m going to get her off the prescription drugs that she’s on. I hate it when people talk about illegal drug abuse… because it’s not just drinking and illegal drugs that kill you. Prescription drugs can destroy and kill a person and are sometimes harder to stop. Look at Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson,” Michael told Radar.
“You know why Lindsay’s not acting in feature films right now? Because she can’t. Because the girl with all the talent is hidden and buried deep inside this fungus that’s grown because of the prescription drugs. She can’t be herself. When you hug her she’s like, vacant inside. When she kisses or holds me I get chills, and not in a good way – in a bad way,” he adds.
“She’s a different person. I was out there for a week when she was living at the Sunset Marquis Hotel and I would sit there and cry. It was horrible. This was not the kid I raised.”
If Lindsay doesn’t get it together soon her father’s worst fear would likely come true… it’s obvious she needs major help!
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Shawne Merriman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Tila Tequila
Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
Authorities in San Diego say San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman has been arrested on suspicion of choking and restraining MySpace vixen turned TV reality star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his Southern California home.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Lt. Gary Steadman says Tila Tequila, 27, placed a distress call from a home in Poway, north of San Diego, early Sunday. Her boyfriend, Merriman, was later charged with battery and false imprisonment.
A lawyer for Merriman has denied all charges against his sport-star client, insisting he was simply trying to prevent an “extremely inebriated” Tequila from traveling home when he didn’t deem it safe for her to do so alone.
“During the evening, Ms. Tequila was extremely intoxicated, inebriated and Mr. Merriman did everything he could to assist her in arranging for transportation to leave his home,” Todd Macaluso, Merriman’s attorney, said in a statement Sunday. “At no time did Mr. Merriman assault her; at no time did Mr. Merriman keep her against her will. His intentions were nothing but good.”
Tila was taken to a hospital following the incident. She began dating Merriman in July, sparking a bitter feud with his former flame, hip-hop video vixen Gloria Velez. The petite minx, whose real name is Tila Nguyen, is best known for her MTV dating reality show, ‘A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.’
Shawne Merriman has since released this statement to FoxSports.com:
“On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriff’s Department responded to a citizen’s complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided.
“We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms. Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California.
“There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriff’s Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department, and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers.”
Tila took to her Twitter Account to rebut the linebacker’s statement by typing:
“I am allergic to alcohol. It has been publicly known for years. That is how I got the name Tila “Tequila” cuz the irony. I cant drink”
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Kylie Minogue Gets Physical With Boyfriend Outside New York Bar
Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by CSS.
Kylie Minogue reportedly slapped her boyfriend during a public blowout in New York City last week.
The 41-year-old Aussie singer is accused of wacking Spanish model Andres Velencoso — 10 years her junior — in the face during an argument outside the B Bar.
An onlooker told PageSix: “At some point, Kylie and Andres got separated. When Kylie found him, she slapped him in the face with a fan. Then she yelled at him for making her wait outside while he stayed inside and got another drink.”
Despite whispers of trouble in paradise, the “Locomotion” singer is reportedly considering converting to Catholicism so she can have a traditional church wedding to Andres.
The couple began dating last November.
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Eminem Talks About His Drug Addiction
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by CSS.
Eminem (with Mr. Porter & Alchemist) chatted about overcoming his addiction to drugs on the BBC’s Friday Night with Jonathan Ross this week.
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Paula Abdul Pain Killer Confession
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by CSS.
Paula Abdul unleashes one of Hollywood’s worst-kept bombshells on the pages of the June edition of Ladies Homes Journal. Despite insisting that she has never used drugs of any kind in an interview with ABC Nightline’s Cynthia McFadden two weeks ago, the American Idol judge is finally coming clean about her twelve year addiction to pain killers.
Paula has suffered debilitating pain for years, ever since a cheerleading mishap left the “Straight Up” singer with an injured disc in her neck at 17. Paula was later involved in a car accident in 1992 and even lived through a plane crash in 1993. She had to undergo 15 spinal surgeries, which left her dependent on pain medication. By 2005, she was diagnosed with “reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome,” a chronic neurological disorder that causes severe pain. It resulted in teeth-chattering and shingles-like lesions.
In the piece, Cynthia asked Paula, “So let me just ask you the question straight up. Absolutely crystal clear you have not abused prescription drugs?”
“Never. I’ve never been drunk in my life. I don’t like it. It’s not my thing,” Paula replied. “Spending money on clothes and shoes that’s another thing. No, no, no, no, no. Will not take those drugs. And you can check my medical records there is nothing like that. I was never on Oxycontin or Vicadin or anything like that. I was on nerve medicine and anti-inflammatories.”
Paula says she wore a patch that delivered a pain medication about 80 times more potent than morphine and took a nerve medication to relieve her symptoms.
Last Thanksgiving, decided to quit popping the pills for good. She checked into the La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, California, to ween herself off her medications.
“I could have killed myself…Withdrawal – it’s the worst thing. I was freezing cold, then sweating hot, then chattering and in so much pain, it was excruciating. But at my very core, I did not like existing the way I had been.”
Paula’s new album hits stores this fall.
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Comedian Robert Schimmel Arrested For Beating His Wife
Posted on 04. May, 2009 by CSS.
Comedian and Howard Stern show regular Robert Schimmel was arrested early Saturday for alleged spousal abuse of his young wife Melissa Schimmel.
Robert Schimmel is best known for x-rated blue humor, as well as his survival of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He apparently went through a mid life crisis after surviving the disease, as he divorced his first wife Vicki (for the third time) and married Melissa who is half his age.
Schimmel is the author of “Cancer on $5 a Day” and frequently appears on Stern and the Conan O’Brien show.
