Showing posts with label Celebrity Medical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celebrity Medical. Show all posts

Celeb Lance Armstrong Welcomes Baby Boy

Friday, June 5, 2009
Celebrity Gossip: Celeb Lance Armstrong Welcomes Baby Boy

He’s one of the most accomplished athletes in the world and Lance Armstrong has welcomed his fourth child into the world.

The Tour de France dominator and his girlfriend Anna Hansen said hello to Max, who weighed 7 lbs 5 oz and was 20 inches long, earlier this week.

Following his 12th place finish in the Giro d’Italia grand tour in Rome, Italy on Sunday, Armstrong hopped on a plane and headed back to the States for the impending arrival.

Filled with excitement, Lance tweeted, “Already at the airport in Rome. Headed home!! Baby #4 any minute now. CaNot wait!”

David Carridine Found Dead

Hollywood News: David Carridine Found Dead

In yet another tragic Hollywood loss, David Carridine was found dead yesterday (June 3) in his Bangkok hotel room at the age of 72.

The “Kung Fu” actor was in Thailand working on a new film when the movie’s producer Chuck Binder went to his hotel room and found that he had passed away.

Binder told press that Carridine’s passing is “shocking and sad. He was full of life, always wanting to work… a great person.”

David is survived by his widow Annie Bierman whom he married back in 2004 (he has four other ex-wifes as well). The Oscar-nominated actor will be missed by all he touched.

Celeb Susan Boyle Heads to the Hospital

Monday, June 1, 2009
Celebrity news: Celeb Susan Boyle Heads to the Hospital

It was a shocking announcement when she was named as runner-up on the “Britain’s Got Talent” show over the weekend, and now Susan Boyle has checked herself into a private clinic in London, England.

According to a rep, “Police were called to doctors assessing a woman under the Mental Health Act. The woman was taken voluntarily by ambulance to a clinic. At the request of doctors, police accompanied the ambulance.”

“Britain’s Got Talent” judge Piers Morgan spoke to Boyle shortly before she went to the hospital and reported that she is “fine” and has “gone in for some rest. She needs to get away from everyone- get away from the show, from the media, the public, and just have a bit of downtime to herself.”

Morgan continued, “She had too long to wait between the audition show and the final, and the pressure just builds and builds and builds. It’s been crazy; she has gone from anonymity to being the most-downloaded woman in history. But nobody, and I stress this, has had to put up with the kind of attention that Susan has. And no one could have predicted it – so we entered uncharted territory.”

Celeb Angelina Jolie is Injured on the “Salt” Set

Sunday, May 31, 2009
Celebrity Gossip: Celeb Angelina Jolie is Injured on the “Salt” Set

Giving everyone on-hand quite the scare, Angelina Jolie was reportedly taken to the hospital after an on-set injury in Long Island on Friday (May 29).

The incident occurred on the set of “Salt,” with TMZ reporting that Miss Jolie “bumped her head, getting some sort of nick in between her eyes.”

When crew members noticed that she was also bleeding a bit from the mishap, she was soon taken to a nearby hospital.

The latest reports tell that the injury occurred during the course of a stunt, with her manager confirming that the “Wanted” actress will be just fine.

Celeb Mike Tyson’s 4 Year Old Daughter Passes Away

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Celebrity News: Celeb Mike Tyson’s 4 Year Old Daughter Passes Away

It is every parent’s worst nightmare, and yesterday (May 26) Mike Tyson’s four-year-old daughter Exodus passed away after getting her neck caught in some home exercise equipment.

The former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and his family are understandably devastated in the wake of this horrific tragedy.

Tyson released a statement, saying, “We are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and prayers from all over the world. There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus. We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal.”

According to a report, Exodus was found dangling from a treadmill by her 7-year-old brother, who called her mother. Her mother subsequently called 911 and gave her CPR.

Natalie Cole Loses Sister During Kidney Surgery

Saturday, May 23, 2009
Hollywood News: Natalie Cole Loses Sister During Kidney Surgery

Our hearts go out to her and we hope Natalie Cole is able to cope peacefully during this difficult time.

According to reports, the “Unforgettable” singer, who struggles with kidney disease, was with her cancer-stricken sister, Carole “Cookie” Cole when she received a call saying that a donor kidney was available to save Natalie’s life.

Natalie’s other sister, Timolin Cole, tells the New York Post, “She said, ‘What do you mean? I can’t deal with that right now! I’m here with my dying sister!’ ” But the doctor insisted that Natalie be at Cedars Sinai hospital within two hours.

Cookie, who had been diagnosed with lung cancer just the week before, died during Natalie’s surgery, Timolin said. “This is all so surreal, and it is devastating.”

May Cookie rest in peace

Celeb Amy Winehouse Cancels London Comeback Show

Celebrity Gossip: Celeb Amy Winehouse Cancels London Comeback Show

Once again causing disappointment amongst her fans, Amy Winehouse has pulled the plug on her British comeback gig due to ill health.

The “Rehab” crooners management released a statement which regretfully announced that Miss Winehouse won’t be playing at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Sunday (May 31).

The statement read: “Amy would like to apologize to her fans who bought tickets,” adding that refunds could be had at point of purchase.

Meanwhile, Amy was hospitalized while staying in St Lucia last week, during which time she was said to be “complaining of chest pains.”

Friends and Family Remember Lucy Gordon

Friday, May 22, 2009
Hollywood News: Friends and Family Remember Lucy Gordon

It was a shock to the entertainment world when “Spider-Man 3” actress Lucy Gordon was found dead earlier this week. And police are launching a massive investigation.

According to a report, Gordon apparently hanged herself though no one can seem to pinpoint what would have caused her to take such irrational actions.


The British actress’ French agent, Elizabeth Simpson, referred to her client’s death as “baffling,” adding, “She was sparkling, warm-hearted, touching, and generous, and we will miss her sorely.”

Lucy’s father Richard Gordon told press, “We have always been immensely proud of her and her achievements. We love her so much. She was called Lucy and she has lived up to that: she has been the light of our lives, me and my wife Sue, and daughter Katie. She was a lovely, generous, unselfish person who gave her all for others and thought of others before herself ... She has been the most beautiful daughter. We are obviously devastated.”

Celeb Spencer Pratt Heads to the Hospital after Eating Pizza

Celebrity Gossip: Celeb Spencer Pratt Heads to the Hospital after Eating Pizza

The day after he was spotted stuffing his face full of pizza while feeding the homeless alongside wife Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt has landed himself in the hospital.

According to a report, doctors from the show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” had some issues with Pratt’s bloodwork and ordered that he head over to the hospital.

Spencer took to his Twitter page, tweeting, “the doctor just woke me up with a call saying i need to go to the hospital because the test i took show signs of low blood platelets!”

However it seems the “Hills” hunk got things squared away, as he later tweeted, “@ the Doctors Office about to get my 6th Shot for the Costa Rican Jungle.” He’ll be shipping off to film the show as scheduled.

Celeb Michael Jackson’s Medical Woes at Private Clinic

Celebrity Gossip: Celeb Michael Jackson’s Medical Woes at Private Clinic

He’s on the brink of one of the largest comebacks in the history of pop music, but Michael Jackson has hit a major roadblock along the way.

The “Beat It” hitmaker was spotted leaving his doctor’s office in Beverly Hills, California yesterday (May 20) looking a bit concerned.

According to a report, the 50-year-old King of Pop will have to undergo a painful skin-shaving operation to remove potentially lethal growths on his body.

Jacko’s medical team will remove layers of skin on his chest and nose before deciding if he needs further radiation gun therapy to snuff out the potentially cancerous sections of his skin.

However, Michael’s medical condition isn’t the reason that he recently pushed back the start of his residency at London’s O2 arena. AEG Live’s Randy Phillips told press, “The date change has nothing to do with his health. The truth is the show has grown in scope and complexity and size.”

Young Celeb Terri Seymour Attacked at American Idol Finale

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Celebrity News: Young Celeb Terri Seymour Attacked at American Idol Finale

Though last night (May 19) was an exciting one for the “American Idol” world, Simon Cowell’s ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour had a quite different experience.

The beautiful brunette was reportedly attacked by 33-year-old Janice Thibodeaux who choked Seymour and demanded to know if she and Cowell were still a couple.

According to a report, Thibodeaux (who weighs 200 pounds) was arrested on charges of felony battery and is still in police custody on $52,700 bail.

As for Miss Seymour, she declined medical treatment and left the Nokia Theatre accompanied by three Los Angeles Police Department officers.

Sick Celeb Amy Winehouse is Back in the Hospital

Celebrity Gossip: Sick Celeb Amy Winehouse is Back in the Hospital

Once again, it seems Amy Winehouse is spinning out of control as evidenced by her third trip to the hospital in as many months.

The “You Know I’m No Good” songstress was reportedly hanging out in her luxury villa in St. Lucia when she became ill and her friends called an ambulance.

And given her poor performance at the St. Lucia Jazz Festival in addition to her recent health problems, it seems Amy may not be fit for her May 31st gig at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

An insider told press, “Amy’s gig might as well be canceled now. She’s not going to make it. It’s not worth her while even if she does make it, it will be a shambles. She is not ready for it and she proved it at the St Lucia Jazz festival.”

Hot Celeb Penelope Cruz Got Food Poisoning in Cannes Festival

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Celebrity Gossip: Hot Celeb Penelope Cruz Got Food Poisoning in Cannes Festival

Believe it or not, celebrities aren’t perfect all the time - and Penelope Cruz is the latest celeb to attest to that.

The “Vicky Christina Barcelona” babe reportedly caught a stomach bug while in Cannes, France for the annual film fest, and was forced to miss out on the premiere of “Broken Embraces” along with some promotional duties for her upcoming musical, “Nine.”

Reports are saying the Spanish actress may have had food poisoning, but after a visit to the doctor she should be back in fine health by Tuesday.

Cruz’s film, “Nine,” will premiere in November and includes fellow stars Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson and Fergie.

Virgin Celeb Lindsay Lohan Talks Weight Issues Scandal

Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Virgin Celeb Lindsay Lohan Talks Weight Issues Scandal

Ever since she got dumped by Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan has been sporting a much slimmer figure. And despite speculation that she’s struggling with an eating disorder, the “Mean Girls” actress says everything is fine.

LiLo told press, “I’ve been eating enough,” though she also acknowledges that she has definitely lost some weight since the breakup.


To cope with the heartache, Lindsay and her family escaped to Hawaii for a relaxing vacation. “We’re a tight family. We’ve been through a lot so we take care of each other… We went hiking and everything in Maui, so it was really good.”

However, an insider says that Lohan has been popping ADD medication to help suppress her appetite. “She takes Adderall all the time. She gets jittery because of the way the pills affect her. It’s a major reason why she’s losing weight.”

Eminem a Swine Flu Safety in Paris

Celebrity Gossip: Eminem a Swine Flu Safety in Paris

He’s gearing up for the release of his new album, and earlier today Eminem was spotted arriving at Le Bourget Airport to do some publicity.

The “Slim Shady” rapper looked to be taking all the necessary precautions to prevent catching the swine flu, sporting a protective mask and gloves as he passed the paparazzi.

In a recent interview, Eminem confessed that though he’s clean and sober now, it was a very different story not too long ago. At one point in his drug addiction, he overdosed on pills that ended up being a near-lethal dose of methadone.

“My doctor told me those mysterious new pills were methadone, which is used to wean heroin addicts off dope. Had I known it was methadone, I probably wouldn’t have taken it. But as bad as I was back then, I can’t even say 100 percent for sure. My doctor told me the amount of methadone I’d taken was equivalent to shooting up four bags of heroin. Even when they told me I almost died, it didn’t click.”

He continued, “It’s no secret I had a drug problem. If I was to give you a number of Vicodin I would actually take in a day? Anywhere between 10 to 20. Valium, Ambien, the numbers got so high I don’t even know what I was taking.”

Eminem Talks Pain Killer Addiction, Sobriety

Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Hot Singer Eminem Talks About His Pain Killer Addiction, Sobriety



As he plans his triumphant return to the top of the music world, Eminem opened up about his drug addiction woes in a recent article with Vibe magazine.

The 36-year-old tells: “It’s no secret I had a drug problem. If I was to give you a number of Vicodin I would actually take in a day? Anywhere between 10 to 20. Valium, Ambien, the numbers got so high I don’t even know what I was taking.”


Talking about a near-overdose experience back in 2005, the hip-hop star continues: “My doctor told me those mysterious new pills were methadone, which is used to wean heroin addicts off dope. Had I known it was methadone, I probably wouldn’t have taken it. But as bad as I was back then, I can’t even say 100 percent for sure. My doctor told me the amount of methadone I’d taken was equivalent to shooting up four bags of heroin. Even when they told me I almost died, it didn’t click.”

After suffering a knee injury and not being prescribed to pain pills due to his past history, Eminem tells: “I started looking around my house to see if I had a stash box of Vicodin. I’m ransacking my house, finally find something in the basement, in a little napkin, seven and a half Vicodin — the big extra strength ones — and a few Valium.”

Finally realizing that he truly is an addict, the “3AM” hitmaker reveals: “It never once hit me that drug addiction runs in my family. Now that I understand that I’m an addict, I definitely have compassion for my mother. I get it.”

Completely sober and ready to realease his new album, which hits stores on May 19, Em says, “I wanted to make an overall statement — I’m back. It was a slow process. You gotta remember I hadn’t recorded a song sober in seven years. So it took me awhile to even feel like I could record a song sober ... I don’t know the last time I shot a video sober, without drinking or taking anything. It’s been years.”

Continuing on, he ends: “I almost feel like a little kid again with rap. I wanna play around with different flows. If I don’t feel like it’s what I’m fully capable of, if there’s one weak line, I wanna change it. Rap was my drug. It used to get me high and then it stopped getting me high. Then I had to resort to other things to make me feel that ... now rap’s getting me high again.”

Chain Drinker David Hasselhoff: Alcohol Poisoning…Again

Monday, May 4, 2009
Old Celeb and Chain Drinker David Hasselhoff: Alcohol Poisoning…Again

It’s no secret that he has struggled with alcoholism for quite some time, and over the weekend David Hasselhoff was rushed to the hospital after his daughter found him unconscious.

Sixteen-year-old Hayley Hasselhoff discovered the “Baywatch” hunk knocked out on the floor of his Encino, California home and immediately called her mother/Hasselhoff’s estranged ex-wife Pamela Bach to drive him to Cedars-Sinai medical center.

Once at the hospital, David’s blood alcohol level was determined to be a .39. And though he was barely breathing when he arrived, the “America’s Got Talent” judge is said to be on the mend.

An inside source told press, “This is about the seventh time he’s been taken to a hospital over the last few years with alcohol poisoning,” while his rep said he’s “fine and well and happy and is celebrating his father Joe Hasselhoff’s 80th birthday tonight at dinner ... along with his girlfriend, Kimberly.”

David Cook’s Brother Passes Away From Cancer

Sad Gossip: David Cook’s Brother Passes Away From Cancer

It’s been a whirlwind year for David Cook since winning last season’s “American Idol.” And on a very sad note, his brother passed away over the weekend.

Adam Cook battled cancer for over a decade and finally succumbed to the disease on Saturday. The very next day, the “Light On” singer was at the 12th Annual Race For Hope 5K in Washington DC to announce the news.

Cook told the crowd, “I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor, and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else right now.”

David served as grand marshal of the event and also ran with a team that raised just shy of $100,000 for brain cancer research. He said, “I don’t run normally, but it seems a small sacrifice compared to what those who have fought cancer have endured. And the fact that my fans have rallied to raise so much in donations is the biggest compliment.”

Simon Cowell offered his condolences, saying, “I was incredibly saddened to hear the news. I met Adam Cook a few times at American Idol. He was an incredible guy, and right now my thoughts are with David and his family.”

Dehydration: Amy Winehouse, Another Trip to the Hospital

Kaanta Laga - Amy Winehouse: Another Trip to the Hospital

Just when it seemed like she was living drama-free, Amy Winehouse has been admitted to a hospital on the island of St. Lucia.

According to a report, the “You Know I’m No Good” songstress was taken to a medical facility as a result of exhaustion and dehydration and kept overnight.

An insider told press, “She needs to look after herself a bit more and that means drinking water and taking it easy.”

Apparently Winehouse’s condition isn’t too serious as she will still perform at the St. Lucia jazz festival next week. It will be her first gig of the year.

Kirstie Alley Packs on the Pounds

Saturday, May 2, 2009
Motti/Fatty Celeb Kirstie Alley Packs on the Pounds

She underwent a massive overhaul when she lost 75 pounds as a spokesperson for the Jenny Craig weight loss system, but now Kirstie Alley is befuddled at her relapse into her old habits.

The former “Cheers” actress told press, “I just said, ‘I’m going to cut myself some slack.’ Big mistake!” She continued, “I though, ‘You know what I need? You know what I haven’t had a lot of? I haven’t had a lot of dinner parties and company.’”

Alley also confessed that she turned her home gym into a dining room, contributing to the problem. But she’s not content to let her form stay flabby.

Kirstie vowed, “I’m going to lose 80 pounds ... I’m going to be in a bikini again. We look around. We see what we want. Don’t you look around and see what you want to look like? I’m, like, ‘Look, Michelle Obama’s guns. I could have those arms.’ I don’t know about the legs.”