Whitney Houston says MJ's addiction mirrored her own drug pastSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Whitney Houston has confessed that she was shocked to hear the news of Michael Jackson's death, and even went on to relate her own struggle with drugs to the King of Pop's addiction to painkillers. In a candid interview to talk show queen Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday, the 'I Will Always Love You' hit-maker revealed sordid details of her drug past, and the breakdown of her marriage to Bobby Brown.
Kelly Osbourne blames her DNA for drug addictionSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant Kelly Osbourne has blamed her genes for her drug addiction. Kelly's father, rockstar Ozzy Osbourne, has had a long struggle with drugs, which makes her believe her DNA was pre-programmed to make her an addict.
Elton John accused of using an autocue at concertsAugust 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brit singer Sir Elton John has been accused of using an autocue during his concerts, as he cannot remember the lines to his famous songs. John, 62, was playing at a private birthday party in Monaco recently, when a photographer snapped a picture of a digital device buried in a flower arrangement, which clearly displayed the words to the singer's 1970 hit 'Your Song'.
Mariah Carey, ex Eminem's war of words a 'publicity stunt'August 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has indicated that his wife's row with her ex-beau Eminem is just a publicity stunt to promote their new albums. Eminem declared war against the 'Honey' hitmaker by discussing their brief fling in his recent track Bagpipes from Baghdad, and Carey retaliated by mimicking Eminem in the video for her latest track 'Obsessed'.
Jamie Lee Curtis blames early fame exposure for MJ's deathJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Jamie Lee Curtis thinks that early exposure to fame is the reason behind Michael Jackson's death, insisting she almost suffered the same fate. The actress does not agree with the explanation that Jackson's addiction to pain medication started with the burns he sustained from the 1984 Pepsi commercial shoot.
Jackson battled drug addiction, says doctorJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson battled drug addiction and was advised to lay off anaesthetic Diprivan as a sleep aid, claims the late star's long-time dermatologist and friend. Dr. Arnold Klein said that he was aware that the King of Pop, who complained of sleep trouble, was on Diprivan while he toured Germany, and suggested him against its use.
Mariah Carey hits back at 'sexing' Eminem in new singleJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Mariah Carey has hit back at Eminem in her new single after the rapper implied that he bedded the diva in the lyrics of his track 'Bagpipes From Baghdad'. Eminem's remarks in the song had sparked a public spat between him and Mariah's husband Nick Cannon.
Lohan slams Dr. Drew for commenting publicly on her drug addictionJune 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Mean Girls' star Lindsay Lohan has slammed reality TV doctor Drew Pinsky for commenting on her drink and drugs problem. Pinsky, 50, an addiction medicine specialist, who appears on U.S.
Eminem denies his LA hotel room was burgledJune 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Eminem has dismissed reports that his room in a Los Angeles-based hotel was burgled last weekend as mere rumours. He was reacting to recent reports that alleged that his suite was raided by thieves while he was at the MTV Movie Awards.
Eminem participated in Cohen's naked stunt after Paris' refusalJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Paris Hilton had refused to participate in Sacha Baron Cohen's naked stunt at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, and thus Eminem took part in it. Producer Mark Burnett had asked the hotel heiress to play the 'victim' in the stunt.
Sacha Cohen lands up bare butt on Eminem's lap at MTV awards, the latter leaves embarrassed, LOL!June 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rapper Eminem walked out of the MTV movie awards after comedian Sacha Baron Cohen landed on his lap with his naked backside. The rapper had just performed a medley of new hits and was sitting in the audience when Cohen, playing his Austrian fashion expert character Bruno, flew overhead in a dove outfit, chanting, "Ich bin Bruno.
Eminem watches old videos to keep drug addiction at bayMay 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rapper Eminem has revealed that he turns to watching his old drug driven performances to remind himself never to let those days come back again. The Real Slim Shady has been trying to kick his addiction to painkillers and anti-depressants since the release of his last album, Encore, in 2004.
Eminem still hoping lost Spears notebook shows upMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rapper Eminem has revealed that he is still looking for his lost Britney Spears notebook, as it contains a collection of lyrics and song ideas that he had penned down. Eminem, 36, had written some of the best rhymes in the Spears fan journal for what was to become The Marshall Mathers Album, but he lost it before he had the chance to take it to the studio with him.
Nick Cannon accuses Eminem of 'racial bigotry' after Carey rapMay 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actor Nick Cannon has accused rapper Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers III, of "racial bigotry" after the latter made a derogatory new track mentioning Mariah Carey. Cannon, 28, who married Carey, 39, last year, is furious with Eminem, 36, for putting his and his wife's name in a controversial song, which is featured on his latest album 'Relapse'.
Eminem feels compassion for estranged dying mumMay 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Eminem has revealed that he feels compassion for his dying mother Debbie Mathers with whom he has had a decade-long feud. The rapper revealed he understood her plight while she fought drug addiction after having had a similar experience.
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