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Lil’ Wayne Admits He Had A Sizzurp Addiction

andPOP Staff — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:59:19 +0000

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A documentary is currently being made by one of his Lil’ Wayne’s friends where Wayne admits he had an addiction to Sizzurp. Sizzurp is a codeine-based drink.

Wayne says he started drinking it because his idol Pimp C would rap about it. However, as Wayne became more famous he became dependent on the drink to deal with the pressure.

In the video, Wayne says he doesn’t use the stuff anymore because,”I’m not sick anymore.”

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Dina Lohan Now A Movie Producer

andPOP Staff — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:50:43 +0000

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Those crazy Lohans – what ridiculous stunt will they pull next. Dina Lohan (Lindsay’s Mom) is now trying to produce a film, and is looking for $5.28 Million from investors.

TMZ reports the film is called ”Growing Defiant” — which takes “a hard look at the social pressures that can lead a kid in the wrong direction.” Does this sound familiar????

And Dina thinks she can potentially get an all-star cast. Her business plan says potential actors include Dakota Fanning, Selena Gomez, Michael Cera, James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Tina Fey,Amanda Seyfried, Hayden Panettiere, Emma Stone, and Mila Kunis … oh, and Michael Lohan, Jr. in the starring role of a heroin addict.

With all do respect Dina, we wouldn’t trust you to make a sex video, nevermind a Hollywood movie.

John Mayer Recovering from Twitter Addiction

andPOP Staff — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:12:20 +0000

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John Mayer was in recovery after a dangerous addiction to Twitter. But he is OK now.

Mayer told Rolling Stone, “I realized about a year ago that I couldn’t have a complete thought anymore.”

As for why? Mayer says, “I was a tweetaholic.” Hey, admitting it is the first step!

Mayer explains, “I had four million Twitter followers, and I was always writing on it. And I stopped using Twitter as an outlet and I started using Twitter as the instrument to riff on, and it started to make my mind smaller and smaller and smaller. And I couldn’t write a song.”

Now that he is recovered, Mayer has a new approach to his music. ”Here are the rules for recording this record: No drum machines, no loops, no keyboards to start out with, no excuses, no breaks, no laptops, no nothing.”

Dr. Drew Takes Advantage of Amy Winehouse Death

andPOP Staff — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:15:49 +0000

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Dr. Drew is such a classless fame whore. The celebrity “doctor” is now claiming that Amy Winehouse contacted him for help just before her death.

Drew says Amy was looking for advice on how to deal with addiction, and he was hoping to help her.

“Believe it or not she was trying to contact me,” he told KROQ L.A. radio hosts Kevin Ryder and Gene ‘Bean’ Baxter. “We could have maybe gotten her over here to someplace really good.”

He was also asked whether more people will look for help with their addiction after seeing what happened to Amy.

“That’s the craziness of addiction – the denial of addiction and the stinking thinking of addiction serves addiction nearly always,” he lamented.

Even if it is true that Amy reached out to him, isn’t a little tasteless bringing it up now. It’s more than obvious he is using this alleged conversation for his own personal gain. He looks like a bigger douche than before – just when you thought that wasn’t possible.

Michael Lohan Joins ‘Celebrity Rehab’

Christian Allaire — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:24:08 +0000

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Michael Lohan will be part of next season’s Celebrity Rehab, Radar Online has learned.

Dr. Drew Pinsky’s VH1 reality show will also feature ‘celebrities’ such as actress Bai Ling and Jeremy Jackson from Baywatch.

“I am at Celebrity Rehab and participating in the show to deal with the issues of codependency, to stop getting involved with and living through people who have addictions, who exhibit negative behavior and to avoid living vicariously thru them,” Lohan wrote. “I am looking to give my life the balance.”

So basically, Michael is saying he’s going to rehab so he’ll stop meddling with his daughter Lindsay’s life. As we all know, Lindsay Lohan has just come out of rehab and is slowly on her way to recovery. Props to her, she’s on the right path. But her path has been a bumpy one as Michael insists on telling the media every single detail of her life. And Dina? Well, Dina is the one who needs rehab the most, but we won’t get into that.

And now her father is going into rehab for ‘balance’? I mean, come on. The man obviously has bigger problems than what he says he does, and I think he needs to go to rehab for more serious things. And maybe he should do so, say, not on a TV show for the whole world to see. Fame whoring is what he’s addicted to, and that’s pretty much what he says he’s getting treated for. So good luck with that.

I don’t think his talking to the media will stop anytime soon. As long as Lindsay is involved in some sort of scandal, Michael will be there. Talking, blaming, and talking some more. But at the end of the day, I wish he would realize he is causing the biggest problems in his family. Just keep your mouth shut, don’t get television deals, and be a father. I bet you Dr. Drew doesn’t have that kind of advice.

Martin Sheen Says Charlie’s Disease is like Cancer

andPOP Staff — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:21:29 +0000

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Martin Sheen appeared in an interview recently where he said Charlie’s disease is as bad as cancer.

“He’s an extraordinary man,” Martin says of his son to Sky News, “He’s doing well, we pray for him. If he had cancer, how would you treat him? This disease of addiction is a form of cancer. You have to have an equal measure of concern and love and lift him up.”

With all do respect to Martin, we wouldn’t call Charlie’s disease the equivalent of cancer. The guy brought this on himself because of an addiction to sluts, booze and drugs. Not exactly the equivalent of cells growing out of control in your body.

Charlie Sheen is Squeaky Clean

Megan MacKay — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:42:18 +0000

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And he has the drug tests to back it up!

Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen has been doing very well since starting his round of in-home rehab, according to TMZ. Apparently he’s passed two separate drug tests – one taken yesterday and one taken a week ago – with flying colours.

Sheen has been working with team of nationally known addiction specialists that report Sheen’s progress directly to Warner Bros. and CBS so that it can be determined when Sheen’s show can go back into production.

Sheen himself has been reportedly feeling much better and is “itching to get back to work as soon as possible” according to one source.

Hmm, spent too much money on eight-balls, perhaps?

Get well soon, Charlie! Our grandmas will get upset if they miss too many episodes of your show.

LiLo and Tom Hardy Sittin’ in a Tree…

Megan MacKay — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:17:40 +0000

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We reported yesterday that Lindsay Lohan may be trying to rekindle the flame with ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson, but now it’s beginning to look like she’s got her fingers in more than one pie!

Lindsay has been spending a lot of time with “Inception” star Tom Hardy recently, especially after her stint in rehab. Tom is supposedly teaching her about sober living after rehab in a world full of temptations and triggers.

Lindsay has been “seriously listening” to the stories of Tom’s former addiction and trying to learn from them, according to Perez Hilton. And there’s no better person to get rehab advice from than a man who’s been successfully sober for eight years!

Hey, there’s no harm in having a little sober fun, right Lindsay?

David Arquette Checks into Rehab

Megan MacKay — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:26:26 +0000

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It looks like David Arquette will be following in Lindsay Lohan’s footsteps…all the way to the Betty Ford Center.

Radar Online reports that Davie boy spent New Years Eve partying it up at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with a friend, something that is not really a good idea for a recovering addict.

Arquette, who surprised the pants off of the general population after announcing his split from former Friends star Courteney Cox, checked himself into the center this weekend. It’s unclear what he’s been admitted for, but we’re guessing it’s pretty serious stuff, especially after a major New Year’s binge!

Would we be horrible people if we said we’re not surprised?

Lindsay Lohan Dodges Jail, Gets More Rehab

Jacob Morris — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:39:05 +0000

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Lindsay Lohan was lucky earlier this afternoon and didn’t get any jail time, however she was ordered by a judge to check back into rehab until January 3, 2011, reports TMZ.

After she’s released from the rehab program in January, she’ll have to remain clean and sober at least until her next scheduled court date on February 25^th, where she could be rewarded with unsupervised probation. All she has to do is not test positive for any drugs or alcohol between January 3^rd and the February court date, but if her past is any indication, that might be a hard thing to accomplish.

The D.A. had recommended that Lohan spend 180 days in jail, but the judge thought it would be more important for Lindsay to stay in rehab.

The judge commented to Lindsay, “You are an addict. I hope you understand that,” continuing “I don’t want another train wreck.”

We’ll just have to wait and see if Lindsay can actually recover or not.

Lindsay Lohan Is Being Treated for Meth and Bipolar Disorder

andPOP Staff — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:05:46 +0000

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TMZ reports that Lindsay Lohan will be treated for addiction to methamphethamine and bipolar disorder during her 90 day rehab stint.

Lindsay’s drug of choice is apparently methamphethamines, which is also referred to as crystal meth. This drug is very addictive and often have more of a downer effect.

Morningside Recovery, the facility which Lohan will be treated, specializes in addictions to methamphethamine. She will begin her treatment after she is done her sentence at Lynwood Correctional Facility.

Jodie Sweetin is Pregnant

Jacob Morris — Sat, 01 May 2010 17:05:53 +0000

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28-year-old actress Jodie Sweetin is working on a Full House of her own. People.com reports that Sweetin is pregnant again and due sometime later this year. The father is her boyfriend of one year, Morty Coyle.

Sweetin already has one child – a daughter, Zoie, with her ex-husband, Cody Herpin.

Although the actress has struggled with addiction in the past, as People.com reports, her rep says that Sweetin is “in a good place” and is “looking forward to moving on with her life and she’s just happy to be a mom.”

She’s just got to pop out a few more and she’ll be well on her way to recreating the Tanner household.

Charlie Sheen Denies Negotiation Ploy for ‘Two and a Half Men’

andPOP Staff — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:07:08 +0000

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Tonight may be the last episode Charlie Sheen films for his hit show “Two and a Half Men.” Sheen told PEOPLE in a statement about his decision to call it quits.

“Much speculation and rumor has arisen from my current status surrounding Two and a Half Men,” Sheen tells PEOPLE in a statement that addresses recent reports on the star’s alleged 11th-hour salary negotiations, his willingness to walk away from the show and his life after the series.

“All of the numbers reported in the press are false. Claims from ‘inside sources’ regarding offers from the studio as well as my salary, on their best day, are without merit. Approaching the start of the current season and as far back as June ‘09, I submitted my terms for season eight to Warner Bros. and CBS respectfully.

“Both parties have known the score for over a year. In no way, has this been a hasty or negligent eleventh hour surprise. I offer this information out of love and respect to my crew, my on-set family, my writers, executive staff, as well as my real family, my dear friends and my loyal fans. We tape the final episode of the season this evening.

“If tonight’s show is the end for me as Charlie Harper, so be it. Another journey has begun. I take from the experience 161 shows filled with a kaleidoscope of amazing experiences, memories, friendships and gratitude. I remain humbly inspired. – C. Sheen”

Jesse James’ Kids Staying With Sandra Bullock

andPOP Staff — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:25:08 +0000

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TMZ is reporting that Sandra Bullock is currently caring for Jesse James’ three kids.

Sunny, Chandler and Jesse, Jr are all staying with Sandra has her husband deals with his addiction and PR nightmare.

One source very familiar with the situation tells TMZ, “It’s a positive sign about Sandra’s relationship with Jesse.” The source would not elaborate.

However as andPOP reported earlier, Sandra has made it clear that she will not adopt Jesse’s kids once their divorce is finalized.

Elton John Helping Eminem with Drug Problem

andPOP Staff — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:13:02 +0000

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It’s no secret that Eminem’s lyrics often times are anti-gay, so that’s what makes this combination so odd. Elton John is reportedly helping Eminem overcome his addiction to prescription drugs. “I’ve been helping Eminem over the last 18 months and he’s doing brilliantly,” John told BBC Radio

John has been helping the rapper as he also once suffered from a drug problem. Elton had a notorious addiction to alcohol and drugs throughout the 1980′s. He has been sober ever since, and let’s hope he can do the same for Eminem.

Eminem Opens Up About ‘Relapse 2,’ MJ, Lil Wayne

Sara Harowitz — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:51:23 +0000

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Eminem has recently spoken to complex.com on a variety of topics, ranging from addiction to Lil Wayne, as rollingstone.com reports.

Despite the release of Relapse: Refill later this month, the rapper still plans to release Relapse 2, the follow-up to his comeback CD, Relapse.

“When I finished Relapse, I had a whole album of material that didn’t make it that I wasn’t ready to throw away, so that was going to be Relapse 2,” he told Complex. “But then I got with Dre in Hawaii and started recording more, and now the new material has knocked out all the old songs.”

“Making Relapse, I was still working the drugs out of my system, so there was a lot of…just jokey shit,” he continued. “It was a lot of punchline-y, funny, shock value – kind of going back to The Slim Shady LP. And that was cool, but I’ve kind of flipped the page. Now I’m going for songs instead of one-liners.”

Eminem said he found similarities between his own addiction and the death of Michael Jackson. Eminem does not shy away from talking about his reliance on prescription drugs on Relapse, and said that being a celebrity with the amount of fame Jackson had to deal with could be deathly.

“I definitely can relate, and it’s a shame if he didn’t have anybody there to just say, ‘Michael, you’re an addict, you need help,’” he said. “It’s one of the pitfalls of fame.” Eminem famously poked fun at Jackson in his 2004 video for his song “Just Lose It.”

Battling addiction also led Eminem to go back to his natural hair colour. After being platinum blond for a decade, he returned to his natural brown hair.

“Once I got sober I was like, ‘What the fuck am I doing? I’m like 35 years old, am I going to keep dying my hair fucking blond?’ Also it was about letting go,” he said. “The hair reminded me of my addiction, and I hated myself when I was in my addiction. I hated myself worse than anyone could ever hate me.”

As for fellow rapper Lil Wayne, who joined Eminem on the song “Forever,” Eminem said it took him a little while to appreciate his co-worker’s talent.

“There was the hype about him, but I didn’t see what all the hype was about,” he said. “I felt like he was good, certainly above average from his singles, but it was like, ‘Is he that dope?’ Then I listened to the whole album and was like, ‘Wow! My man is that dope – Lil Wayne is fucking dope!’ You’ve got to listen to a Lil Wayne song four, five, or six times to actually catch everything he’s saying.”

Lil Wayne is rumored to have recruited Eminem for a track on his upcoming album Rebirth.

Relapse: Refill is due out Dec. 21.

MTV Will Release DJ AM Doc

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:06:12 +0000

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The regret surrounding the tragic death of Adam ‘DJ YM’ Goldstein will deepen when MTV airs his eight-episode documentary ‘Gone Too Far’ on Monday, October 12th, MTV reports.

The documentary will feature DJ AM’s meetings with addicts, along with their friends and family, discussing the struggles, causes and possible solutions of addiction. The episodes will also reveal the details of his personal addiction, predominantly to crack cocaine.

Goldstein’s mission to blow open the discussion on drug abuse in North America came to a halt when he died of an accidental overdose at his New York City apartment on August 28th. Many suspect that the excessive drug use was linked to the mental and physical trauma he suffered after a plane crash in 2008.

His death may help cement the documentary’s conveyance of the dangerous toll that drugs take on the lives of addicts, and also those around them. He is a living example of that senseless fate.

Goldstein’s success in life after a rough childhood is a beacon of hope for young men and women all over the world, and this success will endure through this MTV series. In a statement by Goldstein’s family, it is evident that the decision to air the documentary wasn’t easy, but necessary: “Adam was fully aware that if it were not for his own sobriety, he never would have achieved the level of success and happiness he had found. Helping people in their recovery was a huge part of Adam’s life. It is our hope through airing this show that people will get to see the side of Adam that we knew and loved, not just the celebrity DJ, but the honest and caring person who gave so much of himself to help others.”

The music of DJ AM will be enjoyed by his fans for many years to come, but it’s the impact Adam Goldstein has on the struggling addicts he helps, that will maintain his spirit.

R.I.P. Adam Goldstein

Farrell: ‘Navarro Reality Show Split Jane’s Addiction’

andPOP Staff — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 19:34:47 +0000

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Rocker PERRY FARRELL has blamed bandmate DAVE NAVARRO’s reality TV talent contest ROCK STAR for breaking up JANE’S ADDICTION.

The frontman reveals the group fell apart when guitarist Navarro started co-hosting the reality series, which found singers for INXS and Tommy Lee supergroup Rock Star: Supernova.

Farrell admits he “just couldn’t believe it” when Navarro announced he was fronting a mainstream TV show.

He says, “Rock ‘n’ roll has never been about kissing ass and a contest. You know, rock ‘n’ roll is self-expression. It’s defiance. It’s freedom.”