Decades ago, when Robin Williams was just starting to become famous with his madcap, stream-of-consciousness performances on “Mork and Mindy,” one would have made a good bet that he would eventually kill himself through substance abuse. It can be safely said that many of his comedic performances occurred while he was high on cocaine. However, Williams’ recent death by suicide was not directly related to his substance abuse problems.
Read more ...Valerie Fairrman of 16 and Pregnant fame has died. The cause of death was not immediately reported and remained under investigation. But c'mon folks... 16... pregnant.... a history of arrests for prostitution and using false ID... and a history of substance abuse. We are sad to say this is a definite OD. She leaves a 7-year old child.
Read more ...Indicted and now convicted Gilbert Lindstrom, former CEO of TierOne Bank will be heading off to the hoosegow. As the leader of the once high-flying $3 Billion bank, Lundstrom was the third official to go down in what was Nebraska's biggest bank failure.
Read more ...On January 5, 2015 Rapper Lil Jay was arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. This got a lot of play on social media, although around here a rapper discharging a firearm is like a dog bites man story!
Read more ...Stephanie Seymour, former Victoria's Secret lingerie model, in a Connecticut courtroom appearance, has applied for an alcohol rehab program. She and her lawyer are hoping that will lead to dismissal of her drunk driving and leaving the scene of a crash charges. Looks like things have gone downhill and apparently into a pole for the 47-year mother of four.
Read more ...Lamar has gone from athlete to clown. In September 2009, Odom married Khloé Kardashian. On August 30, 2013, Odom was arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Can you guess why he was drinking? On October 13, 2015, Odom was hospitalized after being discovered unconscious at the Love Ranch, a brothel in Crystal, Nevada. Fast forward to today... and now he's back in and out again. Our real question: When will this guy go away?
Read more ...Television and film actress Selma Blair was taken on a stretcher to a hospital for treatment after she lost it on a plane. After mixing meds and alcohol she went into an uncontrollable rant. Better add don't drink and fly to your list of good advice... especially for actresses on meds!
Read more ...Country star Randy Travis is in a pickle once again. Last Tuesday night he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Travis was arrested around 11:59 p.m. with only minor injuries after crashing his car in Texas, TMZ reports.
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