13 Stars Who Defied Death

Rocker may even return to Celebrity Apprentice

(NEWSER) - Bret Michaels is recovering so well from his brain hemorrhage that one friend calls it “amazing.” During a recent evaluation, he was “very aware,” “somewhat talkative,” and even in a “good mood,” the source tells TMZ . On Friday, his doctor said Michaels is expected to make a full recovery and called his will to live “undeniable"—adding that he may even be able to appear on the Celebrity Apprentice finale May 23, the AP reports. More»

The glam rocker charms us, despite raunchy lyrics

(NEWSER) - As doctors continue to search for the source of Bret Michaels’ brain hemorrhage—they say it is probably not linked to his recent appendectomy—Peter Lauria offers a tribute to Michaels, recalling his adolescent obsession with Poison. After learning of Michaels’ hospitalization, Lauria cracked open his Look What the Cat Dragged In CD and “a few beers, and remembered what it was like to be a naïve kid hooked on songs about dirty talk and wanting action.” More»

Rocker told a friend about his headache before hospital visit

(NEWSER) - Before calling an ambulance, Bret Michaels suffered a headache that felt like being “hit in the head with a baseball bat over and over again,” he told a friend. Called a “thunderclap headache” by doctors, it is a common symptom of a brain hemorrhage. “He still has the headache and is heavily sedated,” the source tells People . An update on Michaels’ Facebook page from early this morning says he is still in ICU and doctors are still looking for the source of the bleeding. More»

Paris Hilton? 'A drunken prude'

(NEWSER) - Just because someone is rich and famous does not, apparently, guarantee he or she is also good in the sack. The Frisky lists 10 celebrities who've gotten less than fantastic reviews from their former partners:

• Eminem: "He's not very well endowed," Kim Mathers once said. "If you're going to have sex with Marshall, make sure you have a little blue pill, because otherwise it does not work."
• Maria Sharapova: Adam Levine denies it, but he once reportedly said he was "disappointed" because he thought she would "be the loud screaming type."

Actor spots young runner keel over in Hyde Park

(NEWSER) - Dustin Hoffman has joined the ranks of celebs who save lives. He was walking in London's Hyde Park when he spotted a jogger first stagger, then keel over, frothing at the mouth. He immediately called the emergency Brit number—999—and stayed as paramedics performed CPR on Sam Dempster, 27. As paramedics hoisted the revived runner into an ambulance, Hoffman told them: "Great job, guys," reports the Sun . Dempster, who's on the mend, says he has "no memory of what happened. The paramedics told me. It’s unbelievable. I want to say ‘Thank you’ to Dustin Hoffman. He saved my life." More»