Mary J. Blige Gave Up Alcohol after Whitney’s Death
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Whitney Houston's death made Mary J. Blige quit alcohol.
The "Be Without You" songstress says her close pal's death in February 2012 had such a profound effect on her she began contemplating her own mortality and gave up drinking in a bid to boost her health.
"I was at her funeral [and] being that close to someone you loved so dearly, in a coffin, it freaked me out. It made me realize the importance of my own life. I didn't stop overnight, it was a process. I feel great right now. I have more clarity, more focus, more patience. And I lost weight. When you stop drinking it flies off!"
The 42-year-old star will even abstain from toasting her 10-year anniversary with husband Kendu Isaacs with a glass of champagne next year. "I'll have a glass of ginger ale. Ginger ale and Diet Coke are my drinks," she said.
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Josh Brolin Enters Rehab
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Josh Brolin has reportedly checked into rehab for substance abuse.
The 47-year-old actor - who is best known for his roles in No Country for Old Men, W. and Milk - has admitted himself into a treatment facility in Northern California just weeks after allegedly getting into a drunken fistfight at a pub.
"He realized he needed help and is committed to his sobriety," a source said.
Earlier this month, Josh was reportedly seen fighting with an unknown male at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Santa Monica, California. The altercation took place near the entrance of the establishment just after 2am and moments after trading blows Josh is claimed to have shared a hug with his opponent. Just days later, the actor was also seen getting into a heated argument with a cab driver at a taco restaurant drive-thru.
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Brooke Mueller Hid Rehab from Doctors
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Brooke Mueller hid two stints in rehab from doctors while she was pregnant.
The 36-year-old troubled star - who has four-year-old twins Bob and Max with Anger Management star Charlie Sheen - is believed to have been battling an addiction to crystal methamphetamine while she was carrying twin boys and allegedly kept this from medical staff involved in the safe delivery of her children - who were born seven weeks early in March 2009.
"Brooke didn't tell her obstetrician that she had been to rehab twice while pregnant... Not one member on her labor and delivery team knew she had been using crystal meth during most of her pregnancy," a source said.
Brooke and Charlie - who wed in 2008 - were both concerned that their children would be taken away from them if this was found out. "At that point, Charlie was very protective of Brooke, and didn't say anything because they both had a real fear that the boys would be taken away from them and placed in foster care. Brooke was also extremely afraid of being criminally charged with child endangerment because of her drug use while pregnant, so nothing was said to anyone," the source added.
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Rob Lowe Is “Lucky” to Have Beaten Addiction
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Rob Lowe feels "lucky" to have put his wild past behind him.
The 49-year-old hunk was known for his partying and womanizing as a member of the Hollywood "Brat Pack" - also consisting of Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez and Andrew McCarthy - in the 1980s but while some of his pals succumbed to their exuberant lifestyles, Rob entered rehab at 26, after a sex tape of himself leaked, and has been sober ever since.
"I am lucky I got through it. A lot of people just don't. You can't drink yourself to death, you can't burn yourself out on drugs, you can't go crazy or let the business eat you up. I definitely enjoyed myself. [But] I have been sober now for 22 years ... 23, in fact. I know that had I not done that, I would never have made it."
The Killing Kennedy star is now happily married to Sheryl Berkhoff - his wife of 22 years - and is a proud family man with two sons, Matthew 20, and 18-year-old John: "My two sons are the most important things in the world to my wife and I - they are what I build my world around."
Joe Jonas Slams Drug Rumors
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Joe Jonas has slammed rumors he has a substance abuse problem.
The 24-year-old singer is upset about allegations that he and his girlfriend, Blanda Eggenschwiler's constant partying led to the breakdown of his band, The Jonas Brothers, with his siblings Nick and Kevin, and speculation he recently sought treatment in rehab for drug abuse.
"It's ridiculous! We're not saying anything for two or three weeks and I'm a drug addict! It's obviously not true. I've never touched heroin in my life. Neither has my girlfriend. It's hilarious to me, but also frustrating as well. It p***ed me off when it's about my girl and even about myself. I was walking down the street and people are asking me if they can give me a hug and how rehab is. I'm like, 'You tell me because I've never been,'" the "Pom Poms" hitmaker told People.com.
The brothers decided to call it quits after Nick, 21, told them he had doubts about the band and Joe is eager to set the record straight after taking a few weeks to deal with the split: "We all had to deal with it in our own way. I needed time to clear my head."
Lea Michele Reaches Out to Zac Efron
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Lea Michele has offered her support to Zac Efron following his recent rehab stint.
The Glee actress - whose boyfriend Cory Monteith died from a heroin and alcohol overdose in July - has reached out to her New Year's Eve co-star following revelations he has been battling cocaine addiction and has vowed to do her best to help him stay sober. "Lea called Zac and told him, 'I'm here if you need me.' She urged him to get serious about having a 24-hour sobriety coach and to only spend time with people who care about his welfare. Lea must feel sad that she wasn't able to prevent Cory from relapsing. She knows Zac well and would hate to see him go down the same path," a source said.
Zac was delighted to hear from his friend and has promised to stay in regular contact with her. "Zac was really glad to hear from her. They have plans to go on a yoga outing together in LA later this year and he promised to discuss his state of mind with her weekly by phone or email," the source added.
Charlie Sheen Worried Brooke Mueller May Get Custody of Twins
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Charlie Sheen is reportedly "heartsick" at suggestions Brooke Mueller may be granted custody of their sons.
The Anger Management star and the 35-year-old socialite have four-year-old twins Bob and Max from their marriage together - which ended in divorce over two years ago - and he is said to be worried for their safety if they are put under her care.
Brooke temporarily lost custody of her sons after she was placed on involuntary psychiatric hold following a drug overdose in May, and Charlie's second wife Denise Richards has been granted custody of until the end of the year, if his third wife can prove she can stay sober for their sake - but reports claim Charlie thinks her problems will prove too much to overcome.
"[The twins] are so happy with Denise and Charlie is absolutely heartsick that Brooke is on track to get the boys back ... What are the odds she is going to stay sober? It's just not safe for the boys to be in her care. Does something tragic have to happen in order for a judge to strip Mueller of her parental rights?" an insider said.
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Lamar Odom Accused of Blowing $50k on Cocaine
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Lamar Odom's alleged drug dealer has claimed he spent $50,000 on cocaine in three years.
The New York-based dealer - who has concealed his identity - has come forward to allege he witnessed the former Los Angeles Clippers basketball player consume the illegal drug on as many as 10 occasions since 2010 when Lamar visited Queens in New York where he grew up.
"[Lamar has a] huge problem and he has a very addictive personality. It is becoming worse as you can see. He [Lamar] likes to party, He's a pretty nice guy to be honest with you, but he's becoming ... his problem seems to be becoming a bigger problem . In my experience, he literally likes cocaine. He is a cocaine guy. He likes to smoke it," the dealer said in a video interview with RadarOnline.com.
RadarOnline.com reports the dealer supplied Lamar with cocaine - which he would then freebase, a method of consumption whereby the user purifies the drug by burning it and then inhale the fumes. The drug pusher claims Lamar, 33, even freebased cocaine before a game between the LA Clippers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 10 this year. He alleges the sportsman spent $16,000 on cocaine: "I know it for a fact because I sold him the stuff and saw him smoke it, he spent about 16 grand. Quantity wise, it was a little under half a kilo."
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Khloe Kardashian Isn’t “Made of Steel”
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Khloe Kardashian says she isn't "made of steel."
The reality TV star is trying to cope with her relationship troubles and her husband Lamar Odom's recent DUI arrest - and she has taken to her Twitter account to hint it's proving difficult to stay strong: "As much as I wish I were made of steel ... I'm not ... I'm pretty damn close to it though hehe."
Khloe, 29, previously left a cryptic, but optimistic, message to her followers on the social networking site, which she has since deleted. "Smile and no one will notice," she wrote.
According to recent reports, the couple were reunited at their California mansion, but the star's family are pushing her to end their romance because of his arrest and alleged drug use. Lamar was stopped by the California Highway Patrol on Friday and released after posting $15,000 bail. "Kris wants Khloe to get her prenup money, plus the penalty for cheating. Kim, Kourtney [Khloe's sisters] and Kris want her to dump him. You can't live with a drug addict," a source said.
Khloe Kardashian Stages Intervention?
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Khloe Kardashian reportedly staged an intervention for her husband on Wednesday, amid allegations he has a serious drug problem.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, 29, joined forces with several family members in a desperate bid to convince Los Angeles Clippers star Lamar Odom, 33, who was recently accused of cheating on her by two different women, to seek treatment in rehab but the meeting did not go as planned.
"Lamar has lost a ton of weight in the last few months which triggered a lot of the concern amongst the family. Lamar does not want to go to rehab because pre-season training camps are just around the corner. He just doesn't care about anyone or anything right now. He has had it with the Kardashians and just wants to be left alone. Everyone is very, very, worried about him," a source said.
Other sources confirmed to TMZ.com that the former LA Lakers star, who has been married to Khloe for four years, has had a problem with "hard-core recreational drugs" for two years and claim he secretly went to rehab in San Diego for three weeks in August 2012. His reality TV star wife is said to have hired a private investigator to make sure he didn't leave the facility.
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