Richie Sambora Inspired by Daughter to Get Sober
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora says his daughter was his motivation to get sober. The rock icon has admitted that 15-year-old Ava - his child with ex-wife Heather Locklear - was a "big part" of his decision to go to rehab to be treated for alcoholism for a second time last year.
"She (Ava) was like an angel to me, man ... that was the catalyst for me actually getting sober," he told Classic Rock. The 53-year-old musician continued, "Luckily I wasn't that guy who lost his band, his family, his house and his job. I wasn't a victim."
His first spell in rehab was in 2007, after the death of his father Adam and amidst the breakdown of his marriage to actress Heather. Richie blames being in a rock band for his substance abuse problems, which included heavy drinking and eventually a reliance on painkillers.
"I was in a rock 'n' roll band! Drinking was a badge of honor," he explained.
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Denise Richards and Richie Sambora Split
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups,
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Denise Richards and Richie Sambora have split up - again.
The couple - who reunited last November after splitting in 2007, before going their separate ways again in January and reconciling last month - have ended their relationship following a huge row in Nashville, Tennessee, last week.
"It's over. They had an epic argument in Nashville and Denise told Richie she couldn't continue the relationship any longer," a source said.
Fellow guests at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville - where the couple were staying ahead of Richie's planned presenting role at the CMT Awards - said they could hear "Sambora screaming obscenities at the top of his lungs" from their ninth-floor suite and he appeared drunk as he walked through the building.
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Denise Richards and Richie Sambora Confirm Reunion
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Denise Richards and Richie Sambora are back together again.
The 41-year-old actress accompanied the rocker - whom she reunited with last November after splitting in 2007 before going their separate ways again in January - to the Midnight Mission's Golden Heart Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel last night, where he was honored for his work with the Los Angeles-based homeless support and advocacy group.
Richie - who was also accompanied to the event by Ava, his 14-year-old daughter with ex-wife Heather Locklear - said, "We're back on. It's all good." Denise - who has three daughters, Sam, seven, and six-year-old Lola, with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, and adopted 10-month-old Eloise - was delighted to be giving her support to Richie because she is so proud of his efforts to help the homeless.
"This is a big night for Richie, so I'm here to support him. It's really important work that he does," she said.
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Denise Richards Splits From Richie Again
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Break-ups, Rumors,
Denise Richards and Richie Sambora have split - again. The couple - who rekindled their romance last November following their break-up in 2007 - have decided once more to call time on their relationship as they think they're better off as friends.
"They had a moment a few months back when they were going to give it a go, but have decided they're better as friends," a source said.
Denise - who has three daughters, Sam, seven, and six-year-old Lola, with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, and adopted six-month-old Eloise - has always had feelings for Richie and said he would always play a part in her life.
Writing in her memoir, The Real Girl Next Door, Denise, 40, said, "Richie and I shared an easiness I hadn't before had. We were able to be open, honest, and completely authentic with each other, with no judgment. "I don't regret my relationship with him. I learned hard lessons from our journey together. My heart may have been bruised, but it was pure. Richie is a wonderful man. He came into my life when I needed him and he needed me. We'll always have that bond."
Heather Locklear Arrested for DUI
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Drunk, Legal Issues, Photos, Mug Shots,
UPDATE: Thanks to a plea deal, Heather has been given three years probation.
Three months after seeking treatment for anxiety and depression, actress Heather Locklear was arrested for a DUI. The 47-year-old was detained by the California Highway Patrol on Friday after a witness called 911.
Locklear, who was originally spotted driving erratically in a parking lot, was later seen parked on the side of the highway. According to the police report, “The citizen became concerned when Ms. Locklear exited her vehicle and stumbled into the traffic lane.”
This incident happened almost exactly 6 months after Heather’s ex-husband, Richie Sambora, was pulled over for drunk driving.
Although alcohol was not a factor in Locklear’s case, it’s believed the disoriented star had been under the influence of prescription medication at the time. Heather was later booked at the Santa Barbara CHP office where she eventually posted $5000 bail.
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Heather Locklear Seeking Treatment for Depression
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television,
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it once again: poor Ava Sambora.
Just this past April, Ava’s father, Richie Sambora, received three years probation after a DUI incident a few months ago. Now the girl’s mother, Heather Locklear, is currently away in Arizona getting help for several issues.
The actress’ rep confirmed the news in a statement released today. “Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment.”
This announcement coincidentally comes not too long after paramedics visited the Melrose Place star’s home. Back in March, an acquaintance of Locklear’s - who was not in her residence at the time - believed the star might be suicidal and requested 911 assistance. (Heather later claimed that her friend simply overreacted.)
Well, regardless of whether she needed it then, we really hope that Locklear is getting the help she needs now.
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Richie Sambora Pulled Over for Drinking
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups, Drunk, Legal Issues,
UPDATE: The story just became much sadder. It turns out Richie wasn’t alone when he was pulled over. His current girlfriend, daughter and another young girl were inside the car at the time.
Poor Ava Sambora. In the past month, the young girl has seen both of her parents thrust into the media spotlight…and for less than happy reasons.
Back on March 8, the 10-year-old’s mother (Heather Locklear) had paramedics make a surprise visit to her home. Someone from outside her residence called 911 believing the actress was suicidal. (She claims she wasn’t.) Now - just more than two weeks later - Ava’s dad is having is own turn with the authorities.
TMZ reports that rocker Richie Sambora was pulled over late last night when he was spotted driving erratically. After the Laguna Beach officers stopped him, the musician failed several field sobriety tests and was promptly detained. Sambora has since been released from custody.
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