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DAVID ARQUETTE MIGHT BE READY FOR REHAB

We TOLD you that Courteney Cox was angling to get her estranged husband David Arquette into rehab for the holidays. And we weren’t exaggerating. Since they announced their split, he’s been partying like a madman. (Above, he’s dancing on a table in Miami) Now he‘s admitted to Howard Stern that he’s on the verge of a nervous breakdown and he’s been drinking A LOT because he’s heartbroken about the separation. He says “Everybody’s worried about me,” and apparently his weekly visits to a psychiatrist aren’t helping. It sounds like Courteney will get her wish very soon.

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DAVID HASSELHOFF: ALCOHOLICS ARE NO FUN

What a blow to his ego! Not many viewers tuned in for the premier of David Hasselhoff’s A&E reality show. He attracted a puny audience of 718,000 for the first episode and it dropped to 505,000 for the second half hour. The Washington Post described the show as “dull and transparently desperate.” We think the show flopped because people are not amused – but disgusted – by David’s alcoholism and the fact that he lies and denies. The show features his two daughters Taylor and Hayley who have long suffered from their father’s self indulgence. Apparently the sloppy drunk hamburger video didn’t enhance his image and people just don’t like him as much as they used to. Maybe the series will get better ratings in Germany.

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AMY WINEHOUSE AND MISCHA BARTON DON’T HAVE THAT MUCH IN COMMON

Much was made of the fact that Amy Winehouse ran into MIscha Barton at the popular Camden hangout The Hawley Arms the other night. The girls were observed having a drink of some kind together – although Mischa says she has given up alcohol. They both love to party, but somehow we can’t imagine these two becoming best buddies. Above they were photographed when they left – Mischa left early and was carrying a container of guacamole, and Amy didn’t get home until 11:30 A.M.

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HARRY POTTER STAR DANIEL RADCLIFFE DRINKS LIKE HE’S HAD PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE

His friends were amazed by Daniel Radcliffe’s hard partying stamina in Russia where he celebrated his 21st birthday. Daniel and his buddies went to a St Petersberg club where the diminutive Harry Potter star downed one vodka shot after another – and, pounding on the bar, he encouraged everyone else to do the same. Soon he was dancing on chairs, singing karaoke, and he was reportedly “laughing like a hyena” all night. He staggered out at 4 AM without his shoes, still laughing. The next day he flew back to London (where the drinking age is 18) and continued partying, appearing none the worse for wear.

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ROLLING STONE RONNIE WOOD SUCCESSFULLY COMBINES DRINKING AND PAINTING

We knew Ronnie Wood was a boozehound, but we didn’t realize he is an accomplished artist! The Rolling Stones musician is seen above, bringing some of his paintings (mostly of women!) to a South London gallery for an upcoming show. Wood has long had a talent for art – he won an award for his drawings as a child and his work has become collectible. Lately he’s been getting lots of negative publicity for leaving his wife for a Russian teenager and other liquor fueled antics. How this affects the value of his art remains to be seen.

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EVEN REHAB CAN’T SAVE MEL GIBSON’S REPUTATION AND CAREER

Usually a long and seemingly sincere visit to rehab is the first step for Hollywood celebrities hoping to clear up their reputations – and it generally WORKS. People love to forgive. Mel Gibson’s handlers (what’s left of them) are certainly trying to talk him into rehab right now, but when the arrogant actor is in the throes of his addiction (to alcohol and possibly other substances) and he’s in denial. (Dr Drew of Celebrity Rehab is probably licking his chops as we write this.) Gibson has insulted and offended just about everyone – women, Jews, Latinos, gays, journalists, blacks, cops, non-Catholics, – and he’s already blown his chances for redemption. Rehab isn’t enough. We suggest he move back to Australia and live on a farm out of the limelight.

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LINDSAY LOHAN: SINCE WHEN DOES GIVING UP BOOZE MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT?

Against all odds, Lindsay Lohan seems to be plumping up after hopping on the wagon. Has she traded liquor for even more fattening beverages? Was she forced to quit her diet pills? Or perhaps she’s getting her kicks from food now. To be honest we expected her to get in BETTER shape as she avoided alcohol, but that’s not the case. Must be some extenuating circumstances…

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CHARLIE SHEEN IS THE MOST POPULAR ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY SINCE ERROL FLYNN

Is there ANYTHING Charlie Sheen hasn’t been addicted to? First it was BOOZE, and DRUGS, including heroin and crack, then it was SEX with hookers on call at all hours. And don’t forget, when he was high he liked to go SHOPPING and blow tons of money on frivolities. He’s also been accused of being addicted to ONLINE sex and admits his addiction to online GAMBLING. His addictions contributed to the domestic violence that got him arrested for roughing up his wife in Aspen. Charlie’s lawyer had a sweet deal set up whereby Charlie would only serve 30 days in jail and be able to leave jail for up to 12 hours a day and work at a local community theater, coaching aspiring actors. But the deal fell through because they don’t allow smoking at the theater and Charlie is addicted to his NICOTINE habit. So the court date is postponed until July 12 and the new deal might interfere with the “Two and a Half Men” shooting schedule. It’s amazing but Charlie’s self indulgences seem not to affect his popularity or that of his show. He’s teflon. No matter WHAT he does, everybody loves Charlie.

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LINDSAY LOHAN CAN POP ALL THE PILLS SHE WANTS

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Lindsay Lohan’s alcohol bracelet and tests for illegal drugs aren’t going to do a bit of good as long as she is allowed to take the drugs PRESCRIBED to her. What’s wrong with these judges? Don’t they know that Adderall and Ambien are among the most abused prescription drugs in Hollywood? (Tila Tequila admits to SNORTING Ambien!) Because Lindsay managed to score prescriptions for both, she can take all she wants and she’s considered drug-free. Her problems are never going to be solved this way. (Above, she spent 9 hours in a salon turning blonde)

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LINDSAY LOHAN: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HER FRIENDS

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Samantha Ronson DJ’d at Bardot last night ( Tuesday nights are called “Mr Black’s”) so no one was surprised when Lindsay Lohan showed up. Lindsay wa given a corner L shaped sofa for herself and friends, and ropes were set up around her table, creating a tiny VIP area. Our observant witness sat nearby and reported the following: “Lindsay wore a white tank top with no bra, black leggings and strappy heels with a huge Chloe bag. She was slim, but had a little paunch – she has the body of a 35 year old woman with two kids. She borrowed lip gloss from a strange man at another table, and once in awhile she got up and did a little “chicken dance” alone. Her friend ordered four or five drinks in tumblers that Lindsay slammed back in a few gulps. She chainsmoked and no one told her to stop. She chatted with Sam, and left suddenly at 1 AM. “

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