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5 Celebrities Who Boast Rehab Success

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Celebrity rehab is it’s own world – luxury rehab facilities, repeated dramatic trips, and continued temptations haunt the scene. But many celebrities have success stories that mark rehab as the moment that turned it all around – they recognized that addiction in all its forms is a brain disease and that professional help can be transformative. These success stories offer hope for the millions of Americans struggling with various forms of addiction and counter the all to common story of celebrities who lost their lives to addiction.

Putting Painkillers Behind Her

Jaime Lee Curtis’s story has much in common with that of other addicts. The actress became addicted to painkillers after undergoing surgery, but marked over ten years of sobriety in 2010. What’s more, after seeking help, Curtis deems recovery to be the greatest accomplishment of her life, recognizing that change was vital to her happiness and wellbeing. [Read more…]

Originally posted on March 2, 2016 @ 8:40 am

5 Hollywood Stars Who Went Bankrupt

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Have you ever imagined that life would be easier if you just made more money? Unfortunately, an increase in earnings does not usually correlate with better money management. If celebrities have taught us anything, it’s that more money does not necessarily mean avoidance of issues like debt and bankruptcy. Included here are a few of those famous Hollywood personalities who went bankrupt even after making it big.

M.C. Hammer

Unfortunately for M.C. Hammer, saying “U Can’t Touch This” to the IRS proved unproductive when he was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1996. Hammer’s exorbitant lifestyle in mansions with countless paid staff caught up to him when he found himself unable to make monthly payments and facing lawsuits. Following the bankruptcy, Hammer believed his priorities were out of order which led him to become a pastor living in a ranch house in California.
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Originally posted on October 17, 2015 @ 10:20 am

Why Celebrities Struggle With Addiction And How It Affects Fans

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Every year the world faces the loss of some of their favorite celebrities to drug and alcohol addiction. From Heath Ledger to Whitney Houston, famous people often struggle with addiction. Often their struggles are different than those of the general public, since their jobs can often put excess pressure on them, as well as fans and the paparazzi.

To help you understand a little bit more about the struggles of celebrities, from actors to musicians, here are some of the things that may or may not affect their lives and their decisions to drink and do drugs. [Read more…]

Originally posted on December 20, 2015 @ 2:16 pm

Recent DUI’s Straight From Hollywood

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Hollywood scandals aren’t a rare and unusual creature to discover. They happen all the time. Let’s face it. Money, fame, and affluence seem to bring a certain lack of respect for the laws of the land. We should also be honest with ourselves, and just go ahead and admit that we love to watch the mighty fall. The Eagles said it well in their song, Dirty Laundry. So who is it this month? Here’s a quick low-down of what celebrities have been stirring up trouble in the last few weeks.

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Actor John Stamos

Everyone’s Full House favorite, Uncle Jesse, got arrested in Beverly Hills last weekend after police say they received a barrage of phone calls from patrons complaining of an obviously drunk driver. After police pulled him over, and his identity was revealed, Stamos was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital due to a possible medical condition. Once the medical staff determined that he was, in fact, driving under the influence, Stamos was arrested and then released to the care of the hospital. John has since tweeted that he has been release and is home and well. [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 22, 2015 @ 7:49 am

#ArtLife: The Top Artists Whose Works Are Owned By Celebrities

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For centuries, people have found pride in their ability to appreciate and collect rare pieces of art. And while works of art from centuries ago become more and more valuable as time goes on, more and more people are vying to get their hands on pieces done by famous artists either from modern times or from years and years ago.

With money to spend on high priced art, celebrities from all over the world are working on building up their art collections. Just last year, Cait Munro of ArtNet News came up with a list of the top ten new celebrity art collectors. But what artists are these celebs most drawn to? Which famous artists are most popular among the current rich and famous?

Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali painting

According to Emily Exton at VH1, a number of hot celebrities are known for owning pieces from the famed artist Salvador Dali. Best known for his work in the Surrealist genre, you can find pieces created by Dali in the homes of celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio, Swizz Beatz and Madonna. While the exact pieces owned by each individual isn’t know, the fact that these stars gravitate toward Dali’s bizarre and striking works is telling about their particular tastes in art. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 23, 2015 @ 1:47 pm