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Celebs Misbehaving

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Celebs Misbehaving

"If you say a modern celebrity is an adulterer, a pervert and a drug addict, all it means is that you've read his autobiography." -P.J. O'Rourke

Forget headshots: The mugshot is the currency of choice in Hollywood these days. Not that Tinseltown holds a monopoly on bad behavior. For celebs of all stripes, from starlets to sports stars, politicians to punk rockers, the occasional DUI, drug bust, or nightclub assault seems to come with the paparazzi-laden territory.

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  • July 2009
    • Stephen Baldwin Declares Bankruptcy

      Stephen Baldwin Declares Bankruptcy

      (Newser) - Stephen Baldwin has declared bankruptcy after grappling unsuccessfully with millions of dollars of debt, reports AP. The actor owes $1.2 million in mortgages on a New York property, $1 million in back taxes and $700,000 in credit card debt, according to documents filed yesterday in a New York court. Baldwin recently quit the NBC program I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here after suffering more than 100 insect bites. More »

  • June 2009
    • Tweeting LiLo Loses Sam, Again

      Tweeting LiLo Loses Sam, Again

      (Newser) - Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson have split for good, a source tells People . The pair hadn’t even made the reunion official before LiLo’s antics—including a new love for Twitter—made even friendship impossible. And it’s not just Ronson who’s suffering from the tweets: Lohan posted a dark photo of Justin Timberlake with another woman earlier this week, asking, “where’s jb cheater?” More »

    • Rihanna, Drake Heat Up

      Rihanna, Drake Heat Up

      (Newser) - She’s been linked to numerous men in the wake of her alleged assault by Chris Brown, but Rihanna seems to have settled on hip-hop artist Drake. “She and Drake were attached at the hip” at a recent party, a source tells the New York Post . “They are definitely together, but really trying to be discreet.” More from the world of Rihanna and Chris: More »

    • Penn Puts Career on Pause

      Penn Puts Career on Pause

      (Newser) - Sean Penn is taking a timeout from acting to focus on his family, according to the Hollywood Reporter . The actor dropped out of The Three Stooges and the crime thriller Cartel , and sources say his sabbatical from Tinseltown could last up to a year. His part in Cartel will be recast, but the Farrelly brothers have not revealed plans for the high-profile Stooges . More »

    • Abuse Victim Blige Records Duet With Chris Brown

      Abuse Victim Blige Records Duet With Chris Brown

      (Newser) - In a somewhat baffling move, Mary J. Blige has recorded a duet with alleged Rihanna-beater Chris Brown, Jezebel reports. Blige has been outspoken about her suffering at the hands of a former boyfriend and the terrors of growing up around domestic violence. To make matters more uncomfortable, it appears that the Blige/Brown song, leaked on the Internet, was originally intended for Brown and Rihanna. More »

    • Prejean, Pageant Threaten Dueling Lawsuits

      Prejean, Pageant Threaten Dueling Lawsuits

      (Newser) - Carrie Prejean is threatening to sue Miss California USA for defamation, TMZ reports, and the pageant isn't taking it sitting down. The Miss California people sent her lawyer a letter stating that if she continues to publicly claim innocence, they'll sue her. If she keeps asserting that she was "courteous, cooperative, or professional in her conduct," the letter says, "the history of her churlish insolent misbehavior can be presented.” More »

    • Death Threats Spook Chris Brown

      Death Threats Spook Chris Brown

      (Newser) - Chris Brown has beefed up his security detail after receiving death threats over his alleged beating of ex Rihanna, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Insiders say Brown is surrounded at all times by three beefy bodyguards and three or four “incognito” protectors who are often women “easily as tough as any man.” Authorities think the “group” threatening the singer might actually be a single person. More »

    • Alba Sorry for Shark Vandalism

      Alba Sorry for Shark Vandalism

      (Newser) - Jessica Alba got herself into a strange controversy yesterday when photos emerged of the actress defacing Oklahoma City billboards—with posters of great white sharks, TMZ reports. Alba apologized for the vandalism, explaining in a statement that she “made a spontaneous and ill-advised decision to let myself get involved with the people behind this campaign,” which is apparently focused on saving the sharks. More »

    • Potter Kids Need to Rebel: 'Malfoy'

      Potter Kids Need to Rebel: 'Malfoy'

      (Newser) - The young stars making magic in the Harry Potter series are far too nice, says co-star Jason Isaac. “The problem with Harry Potter,” the actor who plays Lucius Malfoy, father of Potter rival Draco, tells the Telegraph , “is that there is so little controversy.” They “should have rebelled.” More »

    • 'Love Rat Pack' Dates H'wood's Leading Ladies

      'Love Rat Pack' Dates H'wood's Leading Ladies

      (Newser) - You expect Hollywood's leading men to have a gaggle of women trailing them. But now the tables have turned, and it's Oscar-nominated ladies who attract a coterie of serial daters they're practically sharing. Meet the men behind the drama, red-carpet escapades, and broken engagements: Adam Levine of Maroon 5. The rocker frontman has been linked to Cameron Diaz, Natalie Portman, Maria Sharapova, and Kirstin Dunst. More »

    • Bardem May Join Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love

      Bardem May Join Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love

      (Newser) - Javier Bardem is in talks to join Julia Roberts in the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love , reports Variety . Roberts is slated to play the author, and Bardem would play love interest Felipe, whom the real-life Gilbert eventually married. Brad Pitt is producing. Elsewhere: More »

    • Speidi Still on I'm a Celeb , Sigh

      Speidi Still on I'm a Celeb , Sigh

      (Newser) - You can stop holding your collective breath, world: Spencer and Heidi Pratt are still on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! , their rep confirms to Us . Last night’s episode implied the reality couple, after trying to quit twice, really left—but a pair of people spotted under blankets at the Los Angeles airport were decoys, a source says, and the real Speidi are still in the jungle. Elsewhere: More »

    • Octuplet House to Be Auctioned

      Octuplet House to Be Auctioned

      (Newser) - The drama never ends with the Suleman 14—Angela Suleman’s home of many years will be auctioned off to the highest bidder today in California, TMZ reports, speculating that it was probably easier for Nadya to buy a new home (valued at $564,900) than help her mom out of the $534,289.54 hole for the old one. More celebs in trouble: More »

  • May 2009
    • Rihanna to Face Brown in Court

      Rihanna to Face Brown in Court

      (Newser) - Rihanna will testify in court against former boyfriend and alleged attacker Chris Brown next month, E! Online reports. “The judge advised me that there will be a subpoena for Rihanna as a witness at the preliminary hearing,” said her attorney. “She will definitely comply.” Brown also is expected to attend the June 22 hearing, which will determine whether the case can go forward. More »

    • Brit Still a Mess, Literally

      Brit Still a Mess, Literally

      (Newser) - Don’t read if you’re easily grossed out: A source tells the New York Post that Britney Spears' recent Elle shoot was a disaster because “they dressed her in all these beautiful couture clothes—and, well, let's just say she forgot what time of the month it was. It wasn't pretty.” Elsewhere: The latest drama for Courtney Love: American Express is suing her to the tune of $352,059.67 in unpaid charges and fees, E! reports. More »

    • After 1st Rant, Boyle Lights Into Cops

      After 1st Rant, Boyle Lights Into Cops

      (Newser) - Foul-mouthed songbird Susan Boyle not only had a few choice words about a judge on Britain's Got Talent , she also blew up at fans yesterday and lit into a British bobby who subsequently tried to calm her down, reports the Sun . London cops intervened when Boyle screamed at comments by passers-by. When a cop asked: "Is there a problem?" she responded: "Of course there's a fucking problem!" An officer spoke to the tearful singer until she regained her composure. More »

    • Jealous Boyle Curses Traitorous Talent Judge

      Jealous Boyle Curses Traitorous Talent Judge

      (Newser) - Seemingly sweet Britain’s Got Talent finalist Susan Boyle ranted against fellow contestant Shaheen Jafargholi last night at a London hotel bar, the Mirror reports. When judge Piers Morgan called the 12-year-old's performance “the best singing we have heard in the semifinals so far,” Boyle, 48, allegedly made a rude gesture, shouted “fuck off” at the screen, and stormed upstairs to her room. More »

    • Fans Cheer TI at 'Bye Bash' Before Prison

      Fans Cheer TI at 'Bye Bash' Before Prison

      (Newser) - TI returned to his native Atlanta to play a sold out "Goodbye Bash" last night, just two days before he reports to a federal prison for a weapons conviction. Many of his fans expressed support for the convicted rapper, whom they described as a role model, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . "Going to prison is like waking up in the morning," shrugged one producer. "It happens to everybody." More »

    • Spiderman Actress Fought With Lover Before Suicide

      Spiderman Actress Fought With Lover Before Suicide

      (Newser) - British Spiderman actress Lucy Gordon had a loud row with her older lover before she hanged herself in their Paris apartment last week, neighbors told the Daily Mail . Boyfriend and cinematographer Jerome Almeras was sleeping in bed following the argument when Gordon, 28, killed herself. He discovered her body, cut her down and raced into the street for help. She had recently told a friend she was completely besotted with the father of four. More »

    • Clay to Idol's Adam: Sorry for 'Colorful' Slam

      Clay to Idol's Adam: Sorry for 'Colorful' Slam

      (Newser) - Yesterday, Clay Aiken dismissed fellow American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert as “contrived, awful, and slightly frightening!” But today, Aiken is apologizing for his “colorful (and negative) choice of words,” the New York Daily News reports. “I hope he can forgive me,” Aiken wrote in a lengthy blog post. “I imagine he doesn't give a damn! God knows he shouldn't.” More »

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David Hasselhoff, center, and his daughters Hayley, left, and Taylor arrive at the premiere of
David Hasselhoff, center, and his daughters Hayley, left, and Taylor arrive at the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)   (Associated Press)
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David Hasselhoff answers questions during an open rehearsal for "The Producers" in Las Vegas, in this, Jan. 25, 2007 file photo. A judge says he wants to give David Hasselhoff a chance to prove that...   (Associated Press)
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Lindsay Lohan, seen here in a booking mug released by the Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica, Calif., Tuesday, July 24, 2007, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Tuesday, authorities said.   (AP Photo/Santa Monica Police)
Lindsay Lohan, seen here in a booking mug released by the Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica, Calif., Tuesday, July 24, 2007, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Tuesday, authorities...   (Associated Press)
Pedestrians pass a wax figure of Lindsay Lohan that is on display at Madame Tussauds New York Wax Museum Tuesday, July 24, 2007  in New York.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pedestrians pass a wax figure of Lindsay Lohan that is on display at Madame Tussauds New York Wax Museum Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)   (Associated Press)
Pedestrians pass a wax figure of Lindsay Lohan that is on display at Madame Tussauds New York Wax Museum Tuesday, July 24, 2007  in New York.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pedestrians pass a wax figure of Lindsay Lohan that is on display at Madame Tussauds New York Wax Museum Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)   (Associated Press)
This is a booking mug shot photo released by the Orange County Sheriffs Department of Al Gore III, 24, from July 4, 2007. Al Gore's son was charged Friday July 20, 2007, with possessing marijuana and other drugs that authorities say were discovered in his car after he was pulled...
This is a booking mug shot photo released by the Orange County Sheriffs Department of Al Gore III, 24, from July 4, 2007. Al Gore's son was charged Friday July 20, 2007, with possessing marijuana and...   (Associated Press)
This file photo made available Monday, June 4, 2007 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office shows Paris Hilton after the 26-year-old heiress turned herself in to begin her stay at the Century Regional Detention Facility. Hours after Hilton was sent home under house arrest Thursday, June 7, 2007 the...
This file photo made available Monday, June 4, 2007 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office shows Paris Hilton after the 26-year-old heiress turned herself in to begin her stay at the Century Regional...   (Associated Press)
In this courtroom sketch, Paris Hilton is shown during a hearing at which she was ordered to return to jail, in a Los Angeles municipal courthouse, Friday, June 8, 2007.  (AP Photo/Mona Shafer Edwards)
In this courtroom sketch, Paris Hilton is shown during a hearing at which she was ordered to return to jail, in a Los Angeles municipal courthouse, Friday, June 8, 2007. (AP Photo/Mona Shafer Edwards)   (Associated Press)
Paris Hilton escorted by Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies walks out of the Angeles County Sheriff Department's Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, Calif., Tuesday June 26, 2007. Paris Hilton has been released from jail after serving about three weeks for an alcohol-related reckless driving case. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Paris Hilton escorted by Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies walks out of the Angeles County Sheriff Department's Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, Calif., Tuesday June 26, 2007. Paris Hilton...   (Associated Press)
This file photo released by the Glendale Police Department, shows Nicole Richie's booking mug after her arrest Dec. 11, 2006, for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol, in Glendale, Calif. They've worked together as camp counselors, learned to live without pay as interns and gone on a road...
This file photo released by the Glendale Police Department, shows Nicole Richie's booking mug after her arrest Dec. 11, 2006, for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol, in Glendale,...   (Associated Press)
Lindsay Lohan poses as she arrives at the 2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show presented by Karl Lagerfeld, Friday, May 18, 2007, in Santa Monica, Calif. Lohan was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence in connection with a Memorial Day weekend car crash, police said Thursday July 19, 2007.(AP...
Lindsay Lohan poses as she arrives at the 2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show presented by Karl Lagerfeld, Friday, May 18, 2007, in Santa Monica, Calif. Lohan was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence...   (Associated Press)
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Fatty Arbuckle Mug Shot   (irtual Museum of the City of San Francisco)
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Phil Spector In Court For Evidence Hearing   (Getty Images)
Music producer Phil Spector waits for the start of the third week of his murder trial at Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, Monday, May 7, 2007. Spector is accused of killing actress Lana Clarkson at his home four years ago. (AP Photo/Jamie Rector, Pool)
Music producer Phil Spector waits for the start of the third week of his murder trial at Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, Monday, May 7, 2007. Spector is accused of killing actress Lana Clarkson...   (Associated Press)
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This image taken from a KABC Television, Los angeles, broadcast...   (Getty Images)
Britney Spears performs during the second show of her 'Onyx Hotel Tour,' Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at Glendale Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Spears took the stage late Tuesday May 1, 2007 at the House of Blues, in San Diego California making what is believed to be her first public...
Britney Spears performs during the second show of her 'Onyx Hotel Tour,' Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at Glendale Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Spears took the stage late Tuesday May 1, 2007 at the House of Blues,...   (Associated Press)
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