Whitney Houston Died of Accidental Drowning and Cocaine Use

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Drugs, Obituaries,

Whitney Houston died of accidental drowning due to the effects of heart disease and cocaine use.

The 48-year-old singer was found dead in the bathtub of her Beverly Hills hotel room in February and now the Los Angeles County Coroner has released her official cause of death. Cocaine was found in her system as were traces of marijuana, Xanax, Flexeril and Benadryl although they did not contribute to her tragic passing.

A source connected to the investigation told gossip website TMZ, it is "very possible" Whitney had a heart attack that caused her to lose consciousness and drown. The heart attack may have been triggered by hardening of the arteries as a result of cocaine use.

The coroner also noted that neither foul play nor trauma factored into her demise. A final report is expected to be ready for release within two weeks.

Whitney was found dead in the bathtub and several pills were found on the scene including Xanax, Ibuprofen, and Midol. However, investigators found no evidence of cocaine in the hotel room.

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Admits Prescription Drug Addiction

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Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has admitted he's addicted to prescription pills.

The Jersey Shore star recently checked into an undisclosed facility for "much needed rest and recuperation" and has now revealed he is seeking treatment for his reliance on prescription medication.

"I wanted to to set the record straight. I have voluntarily taken steps to get control of a prescription medication problem I had due to exhaustion. I have spent the past several weeks getting treatment for this problem and recuperating from my work and appearance schedule. I appreciate my fans support and love you guys," the reality star said in a post on his Facebook page.

A representative for The Situation - who recently underwent a promotional tour of Australia - had initially claimed the reality TV star wasn't being treated for drug abuse: "He is not in rehab for substance abuse. He has spent the last several weeks at an undisclosed location for much needed rest and recuperation after his extensive production and appearance schedule."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Brother Death Drug-Related?

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt‘s brother was “surrounded by needles and syringes” when he died.

Dan Gordon-Levitt passed away on Monday, and neighbors to the apartment in Hollywood where he was living were “not surprised” by his passing, suggesting his death was the result of drug abuse.

“Dan and his friends had been partying, and we were woken up with the girl screaming. She came running out to the front garden of their apartment and some people went out to help her. The paramedics were called, but he was found dead surrounded by needles and syringes. He had been living here on and off for the past few years, and he and his friends were not very popular to tell you the truth. One time they set a car on fire in front of the building, and there were always groups of people coming and going from that apartment. I’m sorry that he died, but I’m honestly not that surprised either,” a neighbor said.

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George Michael Experiencing Kindness in Jail

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Drugs, Rumors, Where Are They Now?,

George Michael says he has been treated with “kindness” during his time in jail by both inmates and prison staff.

The singer - who is serving an eight-week sentence for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis - has denied various reports claiming he has received special treatment or has been struggling with life behind bars, insisting he has been coping as well as he can.

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Quote of the Day: Janice Dickinson on Lady Gaga

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Music, Television, Drugs, Rants,

“As a recovering addict who knows how dangerous occasional use is, I can think of no reason for Gaga to reveal this to her young audience. She is a f**king idiot. The way she mentioned cocaine, I think she should really get spanked. You can damage and hurt kids. I’m appalled.”

- Supermodel-turned-reality star Janice Dickinson weighs in on Lady Gaga‘s Vanity Fair interview where she admitted to occasional cocaine use.

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Cop at Lindsay Lohan’s DUI Scene Tampered With Evidence

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Drugs, Drunk, Legal Issues,

Whether or not people think she deserves it, Lindsay Lohan got a big break. Perhaps not career-wise, but more along the lines of her legal woes…

Lohan’s now-infamous 2007 DUI could have been a lot worse for the celebrity fashion designer. According to a Santa Monica Police report, the officer at the scene of the crime mistook her cocaine for a crushed breath mint!

“[I] discovered a folded Clinique sun care card with an unknown substance caked on to the surface of the card in Lohan’s right rear pocket… Some of the white substance fell to the floor. I used my foot to see what had fell but thought nothing of it. I did not recognize the substance attached to the card and initially thought the substance was a wet crushed breath mint. I put the card into the jail trash can next to the booking windows. I was looking at the floor and began to recognize the substance as resembling powder cocaine. I then recovered the card from the trash.”

Either she paid the guy or he’s a big enough fan of the actress to tamper with the evidence—could a police officer truly be that incompetent?

Read More | TMZ via Perez Hilton

Overdose Scared Eminem Into Quitting

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Drugs, Meltdowns,

Eminem “scared himself” with the extent of his drug addiction.

The rapper admits he only gave up taking illegal substances for good after he relapsed just weeks after an almost fatal drug-taking session in late 2007.

“I had overdosed in 2007, like right around Christmas in 2007. I pretty much almost died. You know, I pulled through and went home and relapsed less than a month later and I literally shot back up to the amount of pills I was taking, shot right back up to where I overdosed. Kind of I scared myself, like, ‘Yo! I need to, I need help. Like I can’t beat this on my own.’ The things I was putting in my body, my tolerance got so high. I got to the point where I couldn’t even count how many pills I was taking.”

The hip-hop superstar has a 14-year-old daughter Hailie, his child with ex-wife Kimberley Scott, and two adopted girls Alaina, the child of Kimberley’s sister, and Whitney - Kimberley’s daughter from a previous relationship. He is also the legal guardian of his younger half-brother Nathan.

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Lindsay Lohan Passes Drug Tests

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Lindsay Lohan has passed two drug tests.

The actress - who was ordered by a court to agree to random screening under the conditions of her recent probation hearing for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions - is said to be doing well in her bid to stay sober.

“She is clear of illegal substances. She has already taken two tests and passed both,” a source revealed.

The 23-year-old star - who was also told she must wear an alcohol-monitoring SCRAM bracelet - has impressed her parents with her bid to stay “on the straight and narrow.”

Her father Michael Lohan - who has repeatedly claimed the actress needs treatment for prescription drug addiction - said, “I am happy for her. She’s on the straight and narrow. I hope it continues.”

Michael and ex-wife Dina Lohan - who have feuded bitterly over their famous daughter - appeared before a judge in New York yesterday and claim their ongoing dispute over child support for their three kids is now resolved, leaving them to focus on helping Lindsay.

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Lindsay Lohan Submits to Random Drug Tests, SCRAM

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drugs, Drunk, Legal Issues, Breaking News,

After a weekend of hardcore partying in Cannes, Lindsay Lohan is back in the states and has been ordered to submit to random drug testing.

The

actress appeared in a Beverly Hills court today for a probation review hearing, where she was told by Judge Marsha Revel she can remain out on bail, but only if she abstains from drinking alcohol, wears a SCRAM bracelet - which monitors alcohol consumption - and attends at least one alcohol education class a week.

The judge also indicated the 23-year-old star must stay in the Los Angeles area, despite her being lined up to work on a movie in Texas. A formal hearing to determine if Lindsay has violated her probation - which she was placed on following her second driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in 2007 - has been scheduled for July 6.

If she is found in breach of the terms, Lindsay - who is expected to face at least five drug tests before then - could be jailed for 180 days. Lindsay was originally scheduled to appear in court last Thursday, but was stranded in Cannes, France, after claiming her passport had been stolen.

Michael Douglas Hopes Jail Will Save Son

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Michael Douglas believes prison will save his son’s life.

The 65-year-old actor thinks the five-year sentence handed to Cameron, 31, for drug dealing will finally help him overcome his addiction problems and allow him to make a “fresh start” when he is released.

“My son has not been sober for this length of time since he was 13 years old. So he was going to be dead or somebody was going to kill him, and I think he has a chance to start a new life and he knows that. And from my understanding, it’s going to take that amount of time for him to rebuild and start himself afresh. My son was a drug dealer, and he tried to kill himself for a while, and I can’t condone his behavior. With all the mistakes and the disease that Cameron has, he is a great young man and I wouldn’t be supporting him if I didn’t feel that way.”

The Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps star and ex-wife Diandra Luker were criticized by the judge presiding over Cameron’s case for being “distant and problematic” parents to the DJ-and-actor during his childhood and Michael - who is now married to Catherine Zeta-Jones - accepts he made mistakes.

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