Ireland Baldwin Checks into Rehab for “Emotional Trauma”
Currently making the rounds is the latest celebrity rehab story about another starlet who supposedly sought help for her excessive partying. Last Thursday young Ireland Baldwin, 19 year old daughter of the Hollywood power-players Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, was admitted to a drug and alcohol treatment center in Malibu after what many reported on . . . . Continue Reading
Awkward Star Tells Honest Truth about Eating Disorder
Of course Hollywood is a place full of glamour and glitz, so it’s always nice to get a little slice of awkward in the mix, which is what Ashley Rickards did with grace and style as the star of the hit MTV show Awkward. Now Hollywood is also no stranger to the stories of struggles, whether . . . . Continue Reading
Actress Liza Minnelli Returns to Rehab
Actress Liza Minnelli has entered a Malibu rehab facility for her addictions, a spokesman said. The 69-year-old actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer has struggled with alcohol and drug addictions in the past. She is one of the few artists to win an Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy. Perhaps her greatest role was . . . . Continue Reading
Zoe Kravitz Talks Struggles with Eating Disorder
Lately there has been plenty in the news about celebrities both in recovery and in active addiction, be it drugs and alcohol or compulsive disorders like an eating disorder or gambling addiction. There have been some celebrities opening up about their experience with eating disorders and sharing their experience in efforts to raise awareness, and . . . . Continue Reading
The ‘True Blood’ Actors True Stories of Addiction
The popular fiction phenomenon True Blood is an American television drama series based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, that made a huge impact on the HBO network’s line-up back when it premiered September 7, 2008. The series was nominated for, and won, several awards including Emmys and Golden Globes before it concluded on August 24, 2014. . . . . Continue Reading
Experience, Strength, and Hope Award Show for Recovering Artists
While we have talked quite a bit about the entire buzz created from the 87th Annual Oscar award show a few weeks ago, we now have an opportunity to highlight another celebration of celebrity triumph and hear shared stories of successful and inspiring change. This last Thursday night at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los . . . . Continue Reading
Parks and Rec Producer Harris Wittels Dies of Suspected Overdose
The media is no stranger to stories of celebrities battling with substance abuse, nor is it a stranger to tragic stories of talented and creative individuals in the entertainment world dying due to the devastation of drug addiction or afflictions associated with the persons drug abuse like Robin Williams and his battle with depression. Now . . . . Continue Reading
Tennis Pro Monica Seles Talks about Binge-Eating
Monica Seles is the Yugoslav former tennis champion who won 9 Grand Slam competitions and 53 singles titles before her 2008 retirement. She is a celebrated athlete who is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In 1990, Seles became the youngest-ever French Open champion at the age of 16. She went on to win . . . . Continue Reading
Jon Jones Speaks Out, Says He is NOT an Addict
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has officially spoken for the first time publicly since it was in the news that he tested positive for cocaine in a recent drug test. Jones took responsibility for using cocaine late last year, but said he has never been more than a recreational user and insists that he . . . . Continue Reading
Stevie Nicks Talks About Her Past Drug Addiction
Stevie Nicks Talks About Her Past Drug Addiction Legendary rock musician Stevie Nicks, who was first known for her part in Fleetwood Mac and then went on to establishing a successful solo career, made an historic return to Rolling Stone magazine this month. The newest volume, which came out today, marks the first time she’s . . . . Continue Reading