Prescription Drugs Found Near Simon Monjack
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drugs, Breaking News, Obituaries,
Prescription drugs were found close to Simon Monjack’s body.
The British screenwriter - whose wife Brittany Murphy died in December aged just 32 - was discovered “unresponsive” in the bedroom of his Hollywood home last night and Los Angeles coroners are currently investigating why the 39-year-old passed away.
Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said, “There were some prescription drugs found that belonged to Mr. Monjack, and we’ll have an ongoing investigation. Cause of death is pending, and there will be an autopsy after a day or so, and pending toxicology reports, we’ll be releasing the results after we get all those tests back. The family is devastated at this time, and it is under investigation.”
According to the coroner, Simon’s body was found in the master bedroom and there “were no illicit drugs location - just prescription medications,” though he declined to say what they were. Simon’s death will not be investigated by police as there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his passing.
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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 Lohan Wants Lindsay in Rehab
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drugs, Drunk, Legal Issues,
The celebrity with a family that cares: Lindsay Lohan‘s father has begged a judge to order her to rehab.
Michael Lohan - who has repeatedly claimed the actress is addicted to prescription drugs - had his lawyer Lisa Bloom write a letter to the official presiding over her driving over the influence (DUI) probation case asking for more steps to be taken to intervene in his daughter’s life. The note read: “It is clear to Michael that the current court-ordered condition of her probation - namely, that she is required only to attend alcohol education classes - is insufficient.”
The letter goes on to ask that the judge “order Lindsay into an inpatient residential drug and alcohol treatment program.” In the document, obtained by TMZ, it is suggested the Mean Girls star could receive treatment at New York facility Cold Spring Hills, adding, “Her family could easily attend family therapy with her as needed.”
Michael acknowledges the 23-year-old star may not be sent to rehab, so has also suggested an alternative intervention plan. The letter explains, “Michael respectfully requests the Court order Lindsay to be subject to frequent, random, court ordered drug testing; that Lindsay be subjected to random searches of her home and person by law enforcement; and that Lindsay’s probation be extended for an additional term of years to continue her period of court supervision.”
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UPDATE: Corey Haim Died of Natural Causes
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Drugs,
Although the actor’s name had been linked to an ongoing illegal drug ring, Corey Haim’s death was not a result of any substances.
The Los Angeles County Coroner officially announced today that the Lost Boy star died on March 10 due to natural causes.
The 38-year-old, who had had troubles with addiction, passed away as a result of pneumonia complicated by an enlarged heart, bad lungs and narrowed blood vessels. While there were traces of marijuana and other medications in his system, they had “no significant contributing factors” in his death.
According to the autopsy report, Haim’s mother admitted getting rid of prescription medications in the home after his death “because she didn’t want anyone else to get hold of the medication and she didn’t know the police would be responding to her residence.”
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Michael Douglas Hopes Jail Will Save Son
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drugs, Legal Issues,
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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Tito Ortiz: Jenna Jameson is Addicted to Oxycontin
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Sports, Television, Break-ups, Legal Issues, Videos,
UPDATE: The two have since kissed and made up. Jameson will not be filing any charges and Ortiz is reportedly moving back into the home.
While it’s not surprising that the Tito Ortiz/Jenna Jameson situation has come down to a matter of “He Said, She Said,” it’s the inconsistent things she’s saying that makes his story a bit more believable.
Despite being arrested yesterday for domestic violence, Jenna declared to TMZ at 8:00 PM that the father of her two children “did NOT” beat her. “It hurts me to think that everybody out there thinks that he beat me…He did NOT beat me. If he would have beat me, I would be dead right now,” she stated on camera. “There was an altercation,” Jameson clarified.
Oh - how details can change in only a matter of hours.
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Survivor Producer Questioned in Death of Wife
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
UPDATE: Bruce has been released from detention but must stay in Mexico while the investigation continues.
An Emmy-nominated reality show producer is currently being called a person of interest in the death of his wife.
Bruce Beresford-Redman was detained by authorities in Mexico on Thursday after his wife was discovered dead in a sewer. Monica Beresford-Redman had been reported missing by her husband on Tuesday after she supposedly failed to return from a shopping trip.
Monica’s body was found on the grounds of Cancun’s Moon Palace resort, where the two had been staying. A security guard from that hotel reported seeing Bruce attempt to strike his wife as the result of a fight. Others staying in the same hotel also claim they heard the couple arguing in their room.
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Celebrity Chatter: Hilary Duff Gets Engaged, Brian Bonsall Gets Arrested
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Sports, Television, Engagements, Child Stars, Drugs, Legal Issues, Where Are They Now?,
-Congratulations to Hilary Duff on her engagement to hockey player Mike Comrie. Could the timing have anything to do with Nicole Richie’s engagement to ex Joel Madden?
-Speaking of wedding news, Brothers & Sisters’ Dave Annable recently popped the question to Odette Yustman (October Road). I guess this means he won’t be getting back together with co-star Emily VanCamp anytime soon.
-More bad news for the family of Captain Phil Harris. Jake, a son of the recently deceased Deadliest Catch star, was arrested Thursday night for suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.
-Family Ties’ Brian Bonsall also found himself in trouble with the law this week. The troubled former child star was arrested this time for possession of marijuana - a violation of his release on an assault case.
Brittany Murphy Death a Result of Pneumonia, Anemia, Drug Intoxication
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies,
UPDATE: Coroner’s office says Brittany’s death was not a result of alcohol or drug abuse.
The L.A. County Coroner’s Office says Brittany Murphy’s death was an accident.
According to results announced today, the actress died on December 20 as a result of pneumonia, with secondary factors of iron-deficiency anemia and multiple drug intoxication.
Although the specific drugs Brittany ingested have not yet been revealed, all medications in her system were considered prescription. TMZ reports that the 32-year-old had been taking medication for cramps and over-the-counter drugs including cough syrup.
A complete report is expected from the coroner in about two weeks.
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Actress Brittany Murphy Dies at Age 32
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Obituaries, Rumors,
UPDATE: A coroner’s official says Murphy may have died of natural causes.
Actress Brittany Murphy, best known for her work on 1995’s Clueless, was pronounced dead today in Los Angeles. She was only 32.
According to reports, Murphy was discovered unconscious by her mother in her shower. A call from the home of Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband of 2 1/2 years, was made around 8:00 AM.
Paramedics attempted to revive the 8 Mile star who had apparently gone into cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Although Brittany has not starred in any big screen hit in some time, she had been the subject of recent tabloid talk. In late November, Murphy was replaced on a film being shot in Puerto Rico. It was rumored that that Brittany and Simon’s questionable behavior - including possible drug use - was behind her dismissal. This recast lead to an SNL skit on December 5. (You can view that clip after the jump.)
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