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Post by artemis on Jun 1, 2011 4:14:02 GMT -5
"Jeff Conaway's Family Demands Autopsy
In order to lay to rest not only the beloved Jeff Conaway but also rumors that "foul play" had any presence in the 'Taxi' star's death, his family has insisted on an autopsy. Conaway's history of substance dependency had many assuming the 60-year-old actor's death was the result of an overdose.
"Jeff's sisters, Michelle and Carla wanted to have the autopsy done to rule out any foul play involving the death," a source told Radar Online. "There is no evidence that there was, but they wanted to be certain."
Conaway's ex-fiancée, Vikki Spinoza, has also been the subject of some suspicion surrounding the actor's death -- Spinoza was banned from visiting Conaway in the hospital during his last days due to a restraining order put in place by his family. During their relationship, Conaway accused Spinoza of injecting him with painkillers at their LA home before intentionally igniting a police bust.
Conaway's sisters are hoping that the autopsy results, which could take up to six weeks to receive, helps them to put a cap on their grieving process.
"Jeff's sisters are aware of his long battle with prescription drugs, and they know that this was the contributing factor in Jeff's death, but at the same time they wanted to set their minds to rest."
Radar reports that Conaway's 'Taxi' co-stars, Tony Danza and Marilu Henner, are helping the family when it comes to the original T-Bird's funeral arrangements."
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Post by artemis on Jun 4, 2011 5:04:42 GMT -5
"The Truth Will Set You Free: Super-Model Jessica White Continues To Speak Out About Her Sexual Abuse
“I was a victim of sexual victimization. I was a young kid and I watched my sisters, both of them were in abusive relationships and when I was a kid watching that really affected me.”
The daughter of a preacher, Jessica says she dealt with the child molestation she experienced through spiritual means:
“My greatest therapy was church. I went through a very long period with not talking about it at all and allowing that anger and rage build up. Trying to just be strong. I raised myself. I left home when I was 16 years old to pursue this career. Everything I did, I had to go through it by myself. People came in and out of my life to impart some powerful things but I never did therapy, I went to church and I needed God to help me. And it really it started to heal through talking to him.”
Model Jessica White says she has “the blood of a warrior” and wants to fight on after a bombshell speech in which she revealed she was abused as a child. “I wanted the world to know,” White told us of her public admission, which reduced some to tears at her Angel Wings Foundation dinner at Georgica in East Hampton last weekend. “It just came out, and I realized, standing there, that I was healed.” White said she’s now hatching an online campaign to help victims of child abuse with Russell Simmons and Gabrielle Union, as well as organizing an Angel Wings gala in November.
Revealing her story for the first time, White explains that as a child in Buffalo, New York, she not only watched helplessly as her loved ones coped with abusive relationships, but, at 14, she was molested by a family member.
“I had to go through the hurt secretly,” she says, adding that when she first came out about the ordeal, she was told that she should keep it private. “I look at modeling as a savior, because [it allowed me] to leave and travel to Paris and New York when I could finally relax and be out of the abusive environment.”
Still, after moving out of her mother’s house at 17, the loneliness and pain caught up with White, who turned to cocaine as a way of dealing with her problems. About three years later, she overdosed.
“I was going to lose everything,” she says of the time she saw her “whole life flash before me.” “But I was lucky, because I came face to face with evil, and it wasn’t something I liked seeing.”
After taking off a few months to recuperate, White felt ready to repair the professional and personal relationships she’d damaged when she was using. Now, she says, she’s off drugs and considers her mother to be her best friend.
“I truly am living out what true joy and happiness means,” she says. “I’m in the best place possible.”
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Post by artemis on Jun 8, 2011 4:28:05 GMT -5
"Former Wrestler Admits to Being Molested as a Child
Sean ‘X-Pac’ Waltman, a former WWE wrestlers, has recently revealed details about being sexually abused as a child in hopes that he may help other victims out there take the necessary steps towards therapy and healing. Sean claims that his abusers were both female and male, and he says that it wasn’t until he was in his 20s before he told his family about what had happened to him when he was younger, calling himself a “survivor of repeated sexual abuse/molestation from about age 5 to around the age of 12.
“The most psychologically damaging incidents came at the hands of an adult male who actually brought me to my first pro wrestling match.[...]It’s so difficult for victims of sexual abuse to come forward. The shame & fear involved in coming forward is overwhelming.[...]Feeling like it’s our fault or fearing what people will think of you prevent many from ever coming forward … I choose to talk openly about it, hoping it may inspire others to come forward and expose these people.[...]This is a huge step in dealing with the psychological damage done to the victim & can also save others from having to suffer the same fate. So I can’t thank Mick [Foley] enough for his work with RAINN [Rape Abuse & Incest Network].”
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Post by artemis on Jun 8, 2011 4:33:20 GMT -5
"Nicolas Cage's son Weston in hospital for 'mental evaluation', just six weeks after his wedding
Nicholas Cage's son Weston has been taken to hospital for a mental evaluation just six weeks after getting married.
The 20-year-old black metal rock musician was taken to a Beverly Hills medical facility by ambulance, where he may now be subject to a 5150 psychiatric hold, sources told TMZ.
His Oscar winning father is said to be with him.
The 20-year-old, who married Nikki Williams back in April, was hospitalised after an incident this afternoon in Hollywood.
Weston was in The Farmer's Kitchen when he had an altercation with his trainer, TMZ reports.
Weston allegedly lost his temper after the trainer told him he could not eat something on the menu.
Despite efforts by the trainer and an onlooker to calm Weston down, the musician continued to 'freak out.'
Police arrived and threatened to taser Weston if he didn't obey orders.
According to TMZ, police were so worried Weston was unstable, they ended up strapping him to a gurney before he was taken to hospital for evaluation.
Another informed TMZ that Weston had an argument with his wife this morning which caused her to storm out of the house.
A Section 5150 hold allows a qualified officer or clinician to involuntarily confine a person deemed to have a mental disorder that makes them a danger to himself or others.
Sources told the website that Weston's father Nicolas later arrived at the hospital having cleared his schedule.
The actor is no stranger to troubles of his own, having been charged on April 15 after a public fight in which he allegedly 'assaulted' his wife Alice Kim and was so intoxicated he didn't know where he lived.
The actor was charged with one count of domestic violence and one count of public drunkenness.
After his arrest Cage was released after $11,000 bail was posted.
Following his arrest, he carried on with filming new movie Medallion in New Orleans before attending Weston's wedding in the city.
The groom spruced up for the wedding, wearing a black tuxedo and white shirt, with his 22-year-old bride decked out in a short white mini dress.
Weston is Nicolas's son from his previous marriage to Christina Fulton and is the lead singer of black metal band Eyes Of Noctum.
He also appeared in the actor's film Lord of War as Vladimir, a young Ukrainian mechanic who quickly disarms a Mil Mi-24 helicopter.
Cage has created a comic book with his son Weston, called Voodoo Child, which is published by Virgin Comics."
Its obviously more than meets the eye. U dont put a person in a mental hospital after such an incident, whos so idiot to believe that?
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Post by goro on Jun 8, 2011 10:05:22 GMT -5
"Nicolas Cage's son Weston in hospital for 'mental evaluation', just six weeks after his wedding
Its obviously more than meets the eye. U dont put a person in a mental hospital after such an incident, whos so idiot to believe that?
Actually, what's sad is that things have gotten so bad here in the US that you can be deemed "non-compliant" if you are upset about something and there happen to be police or medical people around and end up put in involuntary psychiatric hold for 24 - 48 hours just like this guy had happen to him. I know a girl who was simply breaking up with a boyfriend over dinner and got angry who had this happen to her, and other people who have also had this happen. There is a very bad collaboration between police and doctors in the "mental health" industry here in the US and it's pretty damned scary. Moral of the story: Don't EVER show strong emotion around a police officer, security person, or medical person in the US when you're out in public. They have so many shady "homeland security" type rules they've put into place that you can simply be LOUD talking with friends, not even angry, and be targeted. But I agree that in this case it was likely to be a lot more, or perhaps the guy's programming broke down, or all of the above. Nicholas Cage (Ficholas?) is so creepy and dark anyway, and people don't realize that he only got work as an actor because his uncle is Francis Ford Coppola.
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Post by artemis on Jun 8, 2011 10:09:47 GMT -5
I like Nicholas Cage but also it can be about nepotism here. Honestly as long as the person is talented, I dont care. But Nicholas has become so not like himself lately, not to say he has got to act in quite sh*tty movies. Bad programming/programming breaking down/replacement? One, two or all of them? A post on him required. I have a slightly feeling he got replaced. If so, maybe the son realized that and all led to what happened yesterday?
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Post by goro on Jun 9, 2011 20:04:13 GMT -5
I like Nicholas Cage but also it can be about nepotism here. Honestly as long as the person is talented, I dont care. But Nicholas has become so not like himself lately, not to say he has got to act in quite sh*tty movies. Bad programming/programming breaking down/replacement? One, two or all of them? A post on him required. I have a slightly feeling he got replaced. If so, maybe the son realized that and all led to what happened yesterday? I guess I have a question myself about whether the Illuminati/controller types bother to replace their own nephews, daughters, sons, etc? Or are they somehow "exempt"? Nicholas has a distinct look, voice, and features, but I have to admit I've never compared photos closely before. It would probably be good to examine him. And if we want to pursue the Francis Ford Coppola/"I've glorified the Mob in my Movies and therefore am insanely rich" connections..... You have Jason Schwartzman (another Coppola nephew) and Sophia Coppola to pursue in addition to Nicholas Cage. Have they all been replaced? Or do they get to avoid being replaced due to their connections?
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Post by artemis on Jun 10, 2011 4:35:25 GMT -5
Is this the way a boydguard acts towards the one he's supposed to protect? And a kid? And what is the crime Weston did to be treated like that? It literally made me sick. Bodyguard? Thats another word for handler/master. Really I feel pity for that boy. The vid broke my heart. I have no doubt that son of a bitch would have killed him if given the opportunity. He almost did anyway. NICHOLAS doesnt seem to give a crap about his own child, unless we're talking about FICHOLAS, who is "motivated" in not caring about Weston, coz he's not his offspring anyway yeeeah.com/2011/06/09/weston-cages-ass-kicking-the-video/"Christina Fulton blames Nicolas Cage for son Weston's breakdownNicolas Cage‘s former partner Christina Fulton has accused the actor of having a terribly bad influence on their son Weston – and she blames Nick for the rocker’s recent emergency hospitalization due to an insane public breakdown. The 20 year old was strapped to a gurney and taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles following a violent outburst at a Hollywood restaurant on Tuesday.
The Eyes of Noctum star had to be subdued by police and later underwent a mental health evaluation. Weston’s mother Fulton, who began dating Cage in the 1980s, was consumed with worry for her son and spoke out about the incident after visiting him in hospital on Wednesday. Fulton appeared emotional as she was filmed telling Tmz.com, “My son is in trouble. He’s in the hospital right now and he’s under some really good care so that makes me very happy. But I’m pretty pissed off because his father – he’s affected by his father and that is why he’s in that hospital tonight. That’s all I have to say.”
Los Angeles police authorities are investigating the alleged altercation at The Farmer’s Kitchen restaurant."
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Post by artemis on Jun 14, 2011 4:47:52 GMT -5
WTF? And her mom too?
"Actress and singer Lovato last November admitted herself to an Illinois clinic for treatment for “emotional and physical” issues, and during that time her mom, Dianna Hart de la Garza, was a constant support.
But sources tell us de la Garza, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, was recently forced to get treatment herself and was admitted to rehab at an undisclosed location.
A source told us, “It has been a tough year for Demi, and her mom has been a constant source of support. But fame has also taken its toll on her family. Now [that] Demi is strong again, her mom could take some time to deal with her own issues.”
It’s believed that de la Garza has completed treatment and is back with her family.
Last month Lovato, who had the words “Stay Strong” tattoed on her wrists after her treatment — which reportedly was for eating disorders and cutting — revealed that her mother surprised her by getting a matching tattoo. “My mom surprised me with it when I was in treatment,” Demi tweeted. “And she wanted to show me how proud she was of me for getting help and changing my life . . . I love her so much.”
“Sonny With a Chance” star Lovato, 18, whose new album is out in the fall, dated 31-year-old “That ’70s Show” star Valderrama — who once dated Lindsay Lohan — before and after completing her treatment in late January. They were spotted in February on a movie date and shopping for food, according to reports.
But sources tell us they have now decided to split, adding, “The age difference meant they were in completely different places in their lives.”
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Post by artemis on Jun 14, 2011 4:54:39 GMT -5
"Selena Gomez Rushed to Hospital
Selena Gomez was rushed to the hospital last night, just after she appeared on "The Tonight Show" -- TMZ has learned.
Sources tell us ... Gomez was feeling horrible during and after the show, complaining of nausea and a severe headache.
She was taken to a Los Angeles area hospital and is still there, undergoing tests.
We're told the exact cause of her illness is not yet known.
UPDATE: Selena just canceled her performance tonight at Santa Monica Place, an outdoor mall in L.A."
"Selena Gomez -- Blood Pressure Issues
Selena Gomez has undergone a number of tests for blood pressure issues since being hospitalized Thursday ... TMZ has learned.
As TMZ first reported, Gomez was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after taping an appearance on "The Tonight Show," complaining of nausea and a severe headache.
Sources tell us Gomez has undergone a number of tests for blood pressure issues, but so far ... doctors have not been able to determine what is causing the problem.
Oh ... as for the rumors going around she's pregnant ... totally untrue."
"Selena Gomez Explains Her Recent Hospitalization
When asked by reporters why she'd been in the hospital, the 18-year-old singer said, "I was just very malnourished, so I was low on iron and exhausted." After performing several songs, she also told the audience, "I do feel better!"
The actress and singer was rushed to the emergency room after a visit to 'The Tonight Show' last Thursday, after complaining of nausea and a severe headache, according to TMZ. Gomez was reportedly feeling ill during the taping but stuck it out like a pro.
She was spotted returning to the hospital on Saturday, and was apparently tested for blood pressure issues, a source told TMZ
Watch Gomez's 'Tonight Show' interview, which she taped just before she was rushed the hospital."
Malnourished? Give us a break. Whats happening to this Disney slave is inimaginable.
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Post by artemis on Jun 15, 2011 4:00:57 GMT -5
"Nicolas Cage's ex-girlfriend moves to gain conservatorship of troubled son
Nicolas Cage's ex-girlfriend, Christina Fulton, is seeking to gain conservatorship of their troubled son Weston.
Fulton, who is said to be estranged from the 20-year-old Black Metal rocker, and Cage went to court in Los Angeles today in an attempt to settle the dispute.
The 43-year-old actress, who appeared in The Doors, has also filed a $13 million lawsuit against her former partner.
She claims Cage, 47 , is in breach of contract over house that she raised their son in, which she says had been promised to her.
Weston was placed on a psychiatric hold last week following a brutal beating at the hands of his ex-wrestling coach.
It has since been revealed that Kevin Villegas, 39, has worked for his father for five years.
Fulton told RadarOnline.com: 'I'm going to be seeking to gain conservatorship of my son. It has to be done. I'm his mother and I have to protect him.'
On Friday she told CNN: 'I do not want him with Nicolas Cage, I do not want him in that care. That is not the care my son needs.'
But Weston, who married Nikki Williams, 22, in New Orleans this April with his father present, delivered a statement through his father's lawyer on Friday afternoon insisting that he did not want his mother to be involved in his care.
'I am an adult,' he insisted. 'I don't want to have anything to do with my mother.
'Any problems that I have ever had is because of the relationship that I had with my mother.'
Fulton insisted it is 'an absolute disgrace' that a lawyer should solicit such a statement from her son while he was under a psychiatric hold.
'My son is under a spell, he's under a trance,' Fulton said. 'Weston would say whatever his dad wants him to say.'
Fulton blames her former partner for corrupting the youngster from the moment he turned 18 and was no longer under her legal guardianship.
'It's his dad's fault that he's in the hospital,' Fulton said. 'He had his chance. He had his chance to make it right.
'My son had a healthy environment here. He had a system that was fantastic. I built that with myself and my team.'
Meanwhile, the Oscar winning actor told TMZ: 'Weston is a man. I have complete faith he will weather this well.'
Court documents reveal Weston suffers from 'a number of mental, psychological and physical ailments.'
Weston is the lead singer of black metal band Eyes Of Noctum, he also appeared in the actor's film Lord of War as Vladimir, a young Ukrainian mechanic who quickly disarms a Mil Mi-24 helicopter.
Cage has created a comic book with his son Weston, called Voodoo Child, which is published by Virgin Comics."
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Post by artemis on Jun 22, 2011 5:02:21 GMT -5
"‘Jackass’ Star Ryan Dunn’s Death A Hoax
“Jackass” star Ryan Dunn and an unidentified person reportedly died in a car crash at 3:00 AM on Route 322 in New Goshen Township. However, inconsistencies started emerging when friends of Dunn were questioned about his activities before the crash with some stating that he only had “3 beers” and others who claimed he was “completely trashed”. Now reports are coming in confirming that Ryan Dunn is in fact not dead, and that he faked his death to collect families and friends reactions for the next “Jackass” film. When asked for a quote Dunn said, “I’m not sorry for making everyone think I was dead. I actually thought it was pretty funny.” No word yet if Ryan Dunn or Bam Margera’s mother April (who played a major part in the prank by confirming it with the media outlets) will face any legal action for this death hoax."
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Post by goro on Jun 22, 2011 12:28:11 GMT -5
"‘Jackass’ Star Ryan Dunn’s Death A Hoax“Jackass” star Ryan Dunn and an unidentified person reportedly died in a car crash at 3:00 AM on Route 322 in New Goshen Township. However, inconsistencies started emerging when friends of Dunn were questioned about his activities before the crash with some stating that he only had “3 beers” and others who claimed he was “completely trashed”. Now reports are coming in confirming that Ryan Dunn is in fact not dead, and that he faked his death to collect families and friends reactions for the next “Jackass” film. When asked for a quote Dunn said, “I’m not sorry for making everyone think I was dead. I actually thought it was pretty funny.” No word yet if Ryan Dunn or Bam Margera’s mother April (who played a major part in the prank by confirming it with the media outlets) will face any legal action for this death hoax." I notice the mainstream media still isn't reporting the hoax - no biggie there, they're probably in on it. Makes me wonder (cynic that I am) if there isn't a new Jackass DVD collection on sale and they wanted to make sure that they make loads of sales. We'll see!
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Post by artemis on Jun 23, 2011 4:59:51 GMT -5
"Tobey Maguire, Leo DiCaprio, Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Named in Illegal Gambling Ring
Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon (the list goes on) are all among the Hollywood A-listers who are being named for their involvement in an underground, illegal gambling ring, according to Radar Online.
The group reportedly used secret passwords and unmarked rooms to keep their extra-curricular activities on the down low -- playing behind closed doors manned with armed guards in bullet proof vests. Members would often meet for games at the Beverly Hills hotel or the Viper Room on Sunset Boulevard -- details learned after the FBI investigation into CEO of Ruderman Capital Partners, Brad Ruderman, whose loss of $25 million of investor cash led officials to the Tinseltown 12 plus gamblers. Ruderman, is currently serving time in a Texas jail until 2018.
The multi-million dollar ring reportedly landed Maguire -- who is under a bit more water than the rest of his pals -- $300,000 over the span of several games. Only problem was that his winnings came at the expense of hedge fund manager, Ruderman, who dipped his hand in his investors' cookie jar to buy-in (buy-ins generally started at $100,000) and allegedly created a Ponzi scheme to pay off his debts.
Ruderman's clients are now going after those that won what was supposed to be their investment capital. From just trying to blow off some steam to being the only man left standing after the fog cleared from Ruderman's smoking gun accounting, Maguire could be looking at some major losses if he is forced to give up his dirty money winnings.
Although DiCaprio, Affleck and Damon were involved in the poker ring, they are not yet the target of any of these civil suits. According to a fellow player, "Matt never won" and "Leo is a tight ass. When he lost $50,000 the look in his eyes was obvious, he was crazy."
In documents filed against Maguire in LA's Bankruptcy Court, the underground gambling meetings were "exclusive events, by invitation only ... there was a regular roster of players consisting of wealthy celebrities, entrepreneurs, attorneys and businessmen."
Maguire was described as a "very, very frequent player" in the exclusive gambling ring which ran from 2006 to 2009 and reportedly won close to $1 million per month during the three year span -- translating to potentially more than $36 million."
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Post by goro on Jun 23, 2011 9:51:41 GMT -5
Interesting that such high profile people were caught up in this and exposed - this stuff goes on all the time, along with drug suppliers and people who supply "girls" for "entertainment" - and also interesting that the only reason it was exposed was because of that one hedge fund manager's theft.
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