Chaka Khan Checks Into Rehab

Chaka Khan is in need of professional help.

The legendary singer has entered a drug rehabilitation program to deal with her addiction to prescription drugs.

Through her team, the artist has said the following in a public statement that explains the basis for her decision:

Representatives for Chaka Khan announced today that ten-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Chaka Khan has entered an addiction rehabilitation and aftercare program which will cause her to postpone all dates scheduled for the month of July.

Chaka has struggled with a dependence on prescription pain medications and has voluntarily entered the program to get healthy and stay that way.

As part of the ongoing outpatient treatment the doctors have urged her to resume recording mid-July and commence all performances beginning August 1st and onward.

Khan reportedly entered into this program along with her sister, Yvonne Stevens.

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The 63-year old is best known for songs hits  as “Tell Me Something Good,” a cover of Prince’s “I Feel For You,” and “I’m Every Woman” (made even more famous by the late Whitney Houston).

According to various outlets, Khan had been battling an addiction to the same medication that led to Prince’s death on April 21.

Prince and Khan were close friends. They collaborated on music and performed together several times, with the former’s passing inspiring Khan to now seek assistance.

Khan had also spent time in rehab for the same issue in 2013.

After this report initially went viral, another red for Khan released a second statement to People.

“The rumors regarding Chaka Khan’s well being are malicious and without merit,” it reads, concluding:

“Like so many others, Chaka Khan has spent the past week mourning the lives lost and reflecting on the social unrest plaguing our country.

“She strongly encourages those who have focused their energies elsewhere to do the same.”

Jordan Cashmyer: Troubled 16 and Pregnant Star Checks Into Rehab

While it’s all well and good that 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom have reduced the rate of teen pregnancy, they can also exacerbate pre-existing issues. 

One star from the former franchise has been on a downward spiral battling her own demons ever since.

Jordan Cashmyer appeared on season five of the groundbreaking documentary.  She and her then-boyfriend, Derek Taylor got pregnant, and Cashmyer gave birth to a daughter, Genevieve.

Now, TMZ reports, Cashmyer has entered a rehab facility in Baltimore after coming home to her mother’s house so drunk, she fell on the floor and gave herself a concussion.

Cashmyer reportedly realized she had to “get her life together.”

The former reality was a stripper for some time in Baltimore.  After wanting to improve her life, she was hired to work at a gym.

It’s believed she was fired from the gym for being drunk on the job.

Back in February, Cashmyer updated fans on her struggles.

“I suffered from very bad post-partum depression. While trying to get this issue under control, I started working at a [strip] club, a place that would completely alter my life in ways I never thought,”Cashmyer wrote in a blog post.

“For the past two years I have struggled with addiction…I practically used my body as a trashcan and would put whatever was given to me in my body.”

At the time, Cashmyer insisted she was sober.

“I have been clean for a little over five weeks and see a substance abuse counselor every other week to prevent relapse,” she wrote. “I have also not set foot in a club since two days after my first first full day of being clean.”

Taylor spoke out about Cashmyer, claiming that she never sees their daughter, Genevieve, who lives with him and his family.

“…realistically it makes no difference because Jordan isn’t a mother and she never will be!” Taylor tweeted.

“Not to mention Genevieve doesn’t even know who Jordan is.”

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Matt Baier: Using Teen Mom Checks to FINALLY Pay Child Support?!

Amber Portwood’s fiance, Matt Baier, isn’t just a deadbeat dad – he’s the Michael Jordan of deadbeat dads.

Other deadbeat dads have posters of Baier on their bedroom walls, perhaps with his tongue wagging as he dunks a court summons in his wastebasket.

It’s hard to keep track of just how many babies and baby mamas Baier is currently dodging, so here’s the rundown:

At first it was reported that Baier had seven kids with five different women. (Yes, someone had sex with him multiple times.)

Shortly thereafter, a sixth baby mama emerged claiming that Baier actually has eight kids.

If you thought that would be it, then clearly you know Baier about as well as his clueless fiancee!

Earlier this week, a seventh woman came forward alleging that Baier has nine children that he’s not supporting.

You may think that Baier sounds like a terrible person, and you’re almost certainly right, but believe it or not, he does seem to be making an effort to set things right  – albeit about a decade too late.

A new report from The Ashley’s Reality Roundup, confirms that Matt is finally paying child support after receiving his first checks from MTV for his “work” on Teen Mom: OG.

One of the baby mamas says she received a check for $ 500 last week – the first money that she’s ever received from Baier for their child.

But before you go circling Matt’s name on your Dad of the Year ballot, you should know that the decision to finally pay up was not his own.

According to The Ashley, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue was informed that Matt would be getting paid by MTV after being promoted to full-fledged “cast member” status, and they garnished his wages starting with paycheck number one.

“They are withholding 65 percent of his checks and dividing it up among the moms, from what I have heard,” says one of his baby mamas.

The US government: forcing D-bags like Matt to fork over what they owe since 1789.

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Catelynn Lowell Checks Into Rehab

Earlier today, rumors that Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell are headed for divorce began to circulate online, thanks to a series of cryptic tweets that Tyler posted asking fans to pray for him and his wife.

Now, the truth behind the worrisome social media posts has been revealed, and while Lowell and Baltierra’s relationship remains strong, it seems there is certainly cause for concern.

Several sources are now reporting that Catelynn has checked into rehab in order to be treated for emotional issues.

Earlier today, Tyler’s sister quashed rumors that Baltierra and Lowell were having relationship difficulties, stating that the 24-year-old dad would’ve told his family first before he leaked the information to the online community.

“If something was seriously wrong, he would be telling his family first instead of posting it,” Amber Baltierra told Radar Online.

Moments ago, Catelynn issued a statement in the interest of putting a stop to fan speculation about her personal life:

“Just let [fans] know that I’m just seeking help for my anxiety and depression at the moment,” she told In Touch.

Last year, Catelynn opened up about her struggles with postpartum depression following the birth of 11-month old Novalee.

There’s no word yet on if her current condition is related.

We’ll have further updates on this story as more information becomes available.

Scott Disick Checks Into Rehab For Alcohol Addiction

Just hours after Khloe Kardashian’s estranged husband Lamar Odom was found unconscious from a drug overdose in a Nevada brothel, Kourtney Kardashian’s baby daddy Scott Disick has made the decision to check into rehab.

Of course, this isn’t the first time that Disick has checked into rehab. In fact, it’s not even the fifth time.

But sources say Scott is more serious about sobering up than ever before.

We don’t know if Odom’s current health woes helped to scare him straight, but we do know that he’s concerned about the possibility of losing custody of his kids.

Sources tell TMZ that Kourtney won’t allow Scott to have unsupervised visits with the couple’s three children until he ditches the booze, and it appears looks as though that may be the motivation he needs to finally take treatment seriously.

Those closest to Scott say he’s even cut ties with some of his oldest partying buddies in hopes that eliminating bad influences will help him to stay on the straight-and-narrow.

Scott’s last stint in rehab (at a controversial Costa Rican facility that uses hallucinogens to treat addiction) lasted just a few days, and he was spotted clubbing and drunkenly hitting on women just a few hours after he checked out.

Here’s hoping the Lord will take his treatment a bit more seriously this time.

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CC Sabathia Checks Into Rehab, Will Miss Postseason

New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia announced today that he is checking into a rehab facility to be treated for alcohol addiction.

The decision comes at an odd time, as the Yankees are preparing to face off against the Houston Astros in a Wild Card playoff game tomorrow. 

Sabathia was expected to be in the team’s postseason rotation.

“Today I am checking myself into an alcohol rehabilitation center to receive the professional care and assistance needed to treat my disease,” said Sabathia in a statement released by the Yankees.

“I love baseball and I love my teammates like brothers, and I am also fully aware that I am leaving at a time when we should all be coming together for one last push toward the World Series.

“It hurts me deeply to do this now, but I owe it to myself and to my family to get myself right. I want to take control of my disease, and I want to be a better man, father and player.

“I am looking forward to being out on the field with my team next season playing the game that brings me so much happiness.”

Sabathia was inconsistent and struggled with injuries throughout the season, but he was at the top of his game in recent weeks. 

Sadly, it’s not uncommon for athletes to struggle with addiction. Seeking treatment at such a crucial point in the season, however, is highly unusual.

Chris Brown -- Baby Mama"s BF Arrested For Phony Checks

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Chris Brown may have a leg up in his custody battle with his baby mama Nia Guzman … her boyfriend was just arrested for forging checks.

Law enforcement tells TMZ King Ba was arrested for felony forgery, after he allegedly faked more than $ 5,000 in U.S. Treasury checks. We’re told he was released on a $ 5,000 bond.

Ba told authorities he turned himself in after seeing his mug on Crime Stoppers.

As we reported, Nia has filed legal docs claiming Chris is not a suitable parent because he hangs with a bad element, but the sword may have been turned on her. For her part, sources close to Nia say she broke up with Ba.

Now all Chris has to do is worry about those drug tests.

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