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Singer Whitney Houston Dies at 48
Singer Whitney Houston - who sold more than 170 million albums, singles and videos - has been found dead in her Beverly Hills hotel on the eve of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Police said there was "no obvious signs of criminal intent" and the cause of her death was under investigation.
Demi Moore Reportedly Seeking Rehab
Actress Demi Moore has reportedly checked herself into a Utah treatment facility to get help with eating disorder and addiction issues. Moore was recently taken to the hospital after a 9-1-1 caller said "she smoked something."
Radcliffe: I'm Drunk in Some 'Harry Potter' Scenes
The actor who starred in the "Harry Potter" movies has admitted to being intoxicated while filming many of the scenes. "I have a very addictive personality. It was a problem. People with problems like that are very adept at hiding it. It was bad. I don't want to go into details, but I drank a lot and it was daily -- I mean nightly," Daniel Radcliffe said.
Randy Travis Arrested for Public Intoxication
Country singer Randy Travis narrowly avoided a drunken driving charge when he was found parked in front of a Texas church drinking a bottle of wine. Because no one actually saw him driving the vehicle, Travis was charged with public intoxication. Travis apologized for the incident and said he had been celebrating the Super Bowl.
Griffin O'Neal Gets 16 Months in DUI Case
Griffin O'Neal, the son of actor Ryan O'Neal, has been sentenced to 16 months after entering a guilty plea to charges of drunken driving and weapons possession during an auto accident which injured another driver. Court records show O'Neal had cocaine, marijuana, Xanax and amphetamines in his system at the time of the crash.
Traffic Stop Leads to 'Suge' Knight's Arrest
Former head of Death Row Records, Marion "Suge" Knight is facing marijuana possession charges after a routine traffic stop in Las Vegas. Knight also had three outstanding warrants for traffic offenses, police said.
Red Sox Pitcher Boyd Admits Cocaine Use
For Boston Red Sox pitcher Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd admitted to staying up all night doing cocaine in every major league baseball city he played in. The details of his on-the-mound drug use were revealed in his new book "They Call Me Oil Can: My Life in Baseball."
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Leslie Carter Suffered Apparent OverdoseLeslie Carter, sister of performers Nick and Aaron Carter, died this week of an apparent overdose, family members told reporters. The 25-year-old aspiring singer had a long history of mental illness and had been suffering from depression when she was found unresponsive in her bedroom.
Demi Moore 911 Call: 'She Smoked Something'
A recording of a 9-1-1 call from Demi Moore's home before she was taken to the hospital indicated that the actress had a bad reaction to smoking fake marijuana. "She smoked something. It's not marijuana but it's similar to incense. She seems to be having convulsions of some sort," the caller said.
Child Star Taran Noah Smith Popped for DUI, Drugs
Former child actor Taran Noah Smith has been arrested for driving under the influence and drug possession after he failed to park properly near a fire hydrant. The 27-year-old former "Home Improvement" star was arrested after police smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle.
Kim Richards Admits She's an Alcoholic
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast-member Kim Richards has admitted alcoholism was the reason for her trip to rehab in December. At the time, speculation was a falling out with her younger sister Kyle led to her seeking professional help, but it was booze instead, she said in an interview.
Ryan Merriman's DUI Charge Now Official
"Final Destination 3" star Ryan Merriman has officially be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with his November arrest. He was charged with suspicion after he was stopped for a routine traffic violation and appeared to be intoxicated.
Bengals' Simpson Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson has pleaded not guilty to one count of trafficking marijuana in excess of eight ounces, a felony. Simpson was arrested after narcotics agents tracked a shipment of 2.9 pounds of marijuana to his house in Kentucky.
