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Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Daniel Shaver Killing: Sergeant in Command Had Prior Discipline for Abusive Behavior
The Sergeant who repeatedly threatened to kill Daniel Shaver in the moments leading up to his death was under review for his abusive attitude … TMZ has learned. Charles Langley was the supervisor on scene in January 2016 when officer Philip…
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Kanye West Accused of Drug Use, Heavy Drinking Prior to Breakdown
In November of last year, Kanye West was hospitalized after suffering an emotional breakdown.
The situation forced Kanye to cancel several tour dates, a necessary decision that cost several parties (including West) millions in revenue.
The tour was fully insured, but now, Radar Online is reporting that the insurance company is refusing to pay up, claiming that Kanye violated the terms of their agreement by engaging in heavy drinking and illegal drug use in the months prior to his breakdown.
Kanye is reportedly claiming that Lloyd’s of London is citing his marijuana use as their sole reason for backing out of the claim, but according to recently-filed court documents, there’s more to it than that.
“This Insurance does not cover any loss directly or indirectly arising out of, contributed to by, or resulting from the non-appearance at an Insured Event of any Insured Person due to: the possession or use of illegal drugs by an Insured Person, the effects on an Insured Person of prescription drugs when not taken as medically prescribed, the consumption of alcohol which renders and Insured Person(s) unfit to perform contracted duties,” reads a counterclaim filed by the company on August 29.
“The Insured’s or any Insured Person’s lack of care, diligence or prudent behavior, the result of which would increase the risk, and/or likelihood of a loss, hereunder.”
So from the sound of it, Lloyd’s is planning to argue that Kanye was not only using “Illegal drugs” (which may just refer to marijuana), he was also abusing prescription medications, and drinking so heavily that it interfered with his ability to make scheduled appearances.
Kanye’s breakdown already poked some holes in the carefully constructed facade of his marriage to Kim Kardashian, but in a way, it also served to humanize the couple.
We always knew their life couldn’t be as perfect as they tried to make it seem, so when they publicly endured a particularly brutal rough patch (Kanye’s hospitalization came on the heels of Kim being robbed at gunpoint in Paris.) they both earned the sympathy of fans and instantly became more relatable.
Public image is always at the forefront of the Kardashians’ minds, so it should come as no surprise that Kim weathered that storm with grace and ease.
However, if it turns out that Kanye’s breakdown was drug-fueled and that fact was carefully covered up, it may result in a scandal that even Kris Jenner can’t spin in her family’s favor.
Even Kanye’s biggest detractors would agree that for all of his flaws, the rapper has maintained an admirably honest relationship with the public.
If it turns out he was battling various substance abuse issues and disguising his struggles as a mental health issue, then that reputation will take a serious hit.
Kanye shouldn’t be shamed for struggling with addiction (if that’s really what’s going on here), but one of the perils of a career that’s based on candor with the public is that it doesn’t leave much room for secrets.’
And the insurance company who’s set to square off with Kanye in court is accusing him of keeping some very big secrets.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Chris Cornell Funeral: Wife Pens Heartbreaking Letter Prior to Farewell
Prior to laying her husband to eternal rest, Chris Cornell’s wife wrote a public letter to her husband on Wednesday that was published by Billboard.com
We’ve shared it below.
But be warned: it will almost definitely make you cry.
One week after the former Soundgarden and Audioslave singer killed himself following a show in Detroit, Vicky Cornell addressed the artist directly on a moving message.
“To my sweet Christopher, you were the best father, husband and son-in-law,” she wrote, adding:
“Your patience, empathy and love always showed through. You had always said I saved you, that you wouldn’t be alive if it were not for me.
“My heart gleamed to see you happy, living and motivated. Excited for life. Doing everything you could to give back.
“We had the time of our lives in the last decade and I’m sorry, my sweet love, that I did not see what happened to you that night. I’m sorry you were alone, and I know that was not you, my sweet Christopher.
“Your children know that too, so you can rest in peace.”
Cornell battled a substance abuse problem for years prior to passing away.
A friend recently came out and said the star was high during his final performance.
As is the case with any suicide, we’ll likely never have all the answers to every question, but Vicky is determined to keep a positive memory of her husband.
She concluded her open letter as follows:
I’m broken, but I will stand up for you and I will take care of our beautiful babies. I will think of you every minute of every day and I will fight for you.
You were right when you said we are soulmates. It has been said that paths that have crossed will cross again, and I know that you will come find me, and I will be here waiting.
I love you more than anyone has ever loved anyone in the history of loving and more than anyone ever will. Always and forever, your Vicky.
Cornell’s death has officially been ruled a suicide by hanging.
He was cremated in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 22 and he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Friday, May 26.
The singer’s body was found in a hotel bathroom by a family friend after Vicky had not heard from him in hours.
She grew concerned and asked this acquaintance to try and track Cornell down.
The couple has two kids together and Vicky told TMZ the day after this tragedy that she saw no signs in the weeks preceding it that Cornell was in such a bad place.
Cornell had checked into a rehab facility in 2013 and Vicky said last week she believed her husband remained clean ever since.
Vicky thinks that prescription drugs may have played a part in her husband’s death.
In a previous statement, the grieving mother wrote that Cornell would never intentionally hurt his family by taking his own life.
“I noticed he was slurring his words; he was different. When he told me he may have taken an extra Ativan or two, I contacted security and asked that they check on him,” Vicky said at the time.
“What happened is inexplicable and I am hopeful that further medical reports will provide additional details.”
The couple got married in 2004 and are the parents of daughter Toni, 12, and son Christopher, 11.
Cornell is also father to 16-year-old daughter Lillian from a previous marriage.
May he rest in peace.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Blac Chyna: Naked, Reminscent Prior to Giving Birth
Blac Chyna will soon be mostly naked in front of a doctor who is helping her welcome a child into the world.
First, however, the reality star has gotten entirely naked for her fans on Instagram.
Mere weeks, if not days, before she and Rob Kardashian expand their controversial family by one precious member, Blac Chyna went ahead and shared a throwback photo on her social media account.
And it’s one we’re guessing she hopes her daughter never comes across on the Internet.
In the revealing photo, Black Chyna is sitting on a bed in her birthday suit, angling her nude body to keep from exposing her private parts.
“Soon,” she wrote as a caption to the NSFW picture.
It’s unclear exactly when this photo was originally taken, but it couldn’t have been any time in the recent past.
As a caption to the first image posted above, Chyna wrote that she has gained 72 pounds during this pregnancy. That’s a lot!
We don’t know the exact due date for Chyna, but we do know that she and Kardashian will become the parents to a little girl some time this month.
At least we think she and Kardashian will become the parents to a little girl some time this month.
There’s been chatter over the past few weeks that Chyna actually got impregnated by some dude named Pilot Jones that he’s the biological father of her baby.
Chyna has VERY STRONGLY denied this rumor, ranting online recently that Jones is actually gay and that, yes, she once made out with him, but this is why:
“The only reason we took those pictures other than me trying to be a good friend was so he could send it to his boyfriend to make him like jealous & say that he’s going back to girls!”
Jones has said very little on the topic himself.
But Chyna has made it clear that she’s sick and tired of being pregnant, regardless of whether Rob or Pilot fertilized her egg with his sperm.
She shared the following meme on her Instagram account last week:
HA! We can only imagine what it must be like to have a person growing inside of us.
We can’t fault Chyna for feeling this way.
As for what Chyna and Rob will name their baby, we’ve heard some rumors. But we don’t feel comfortable taking any guesses until the bundle of joy has arrived.
Until then, we’ll just hope Rob and Chyna have worked out their issues and are prepared to be mature, adult parents to this girl.
She deserves as much, don’t you think?
Return to The Hollywood Gossip over the next several days for all things Chyna, Rob and baby related.
This really is all happening, people. And it’s happening soon!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Kim Zolciak Advises Daughter to "Try 5-10 Penises" Prior to Marriage
Kim Zolciak has an unusual parenting style.
Whereas some mothers might discourage their daughters from getting a boob job… Zolciak has told 19-year old Brielle Biermann to go right ahead and increase her bust size.
Whereas some mothers might not choose to pose naked with their offspring… Zolciak has a different approach.
To each her own, right?
On last night’s episode of Don’t Be Tardy, Zolciak continued to pass along some interesting lessons to her teenager daughter.
At one point, she explained to Brielle that husband Kroy “doesn’t think anyone should have sex until they’re married.”
Of course, those who watch Don’t Be Tardy online – or follow the life of Kim and Kroy at all – are aware that Zolciak got pregnant with a child before she and Biermann exchanged vows.
So we’re pretty sure the couple had sex on at least one occasion prior to marriage.
Later in a confessional, Brielle revealed the following:
“Kim says I should try five to 10 penises before I get married.”
Well… okay then!
We’re all for teaching kids about safe sex and making sure they’re prepared to enter this kinda scary and dangerous world, but that’s an oddly specific suggestion.
Elsewhere, Brielle also confessed that she could never date best friend Zach Baus because “he’s just too nice.”
She also said that ex-boyfrind Slade Osborne “won’t leave me alone.”
How did her date with close pal Bennett go?
“Going on my first date since me and my ex-boyfriend broke up wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” she explained to the camera.
“But I’m not looking for anything serious – by no means. I’m just looking to have fun and get free food.”
Back on the adult side of things, Kim, Kroy and Tracey arrived at a casino, where the former asked a cashier for $ 25,000 in chips.
She kept playing blackjack with this money, she kept losing this money and she kept asking Kroy for more money.
After Kroy advised Kim that she needed a “new game plan,” she went off on her husband.
How dare he suggest that she was bad at gambling and costing the family a near-fortune?!?
“The way you’re treating me is unacceptable,” she told Kroy, to which he replied:
“Don’t say stupid s–t.”
The thing is, Biermann is currently out of a job.
So it makes sense that he’d be a bit concerned about Kim losing somewhere in the high five figures at a casino.
In closing, Brielle concluded the episode with an empowering statement, declaring:
“I don’t really have feelings towards anybody but myself.”
What about the guys in possession of those five to 10 penises?
We guess Brielle doesn’t need to have any real feelings for them in order to “try” them, as Kim has recommended.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Montrell Jackson: Slain Baton Rouge Cop Posts Emotional Message Prior To Shootings
He was a ten-year veteran on the police force, and just welcomed a baby boy.
Montrell Jackson, 32, was one of the three officers killed in a July 18th Baton Rouge shooting.
Jackson’s former colleague Marcus Tillman told NBC News that he had spoken to Jackson after the shooting of Alton Sterling earlier this month.
Jackson was so distraught over the ordeal that he took to his Facebook page to vent.
“I swear to God I love this city but I wonder if this city loves me,” he wrote.
“In uniform I get nasty hateful looks and out of uniform some consider me a threat. I’ve experienced so much in my short life and these last 3 days have tested me to the core.
“When people you know begin to question your integrity you realize they don’t really know you at all. Look at my actions they speak LOUD and CLEAR.
“Finally I personally want to send prayers out to everyone directly affected by this tragedy. These are trying times. Please don’t let hate infect your heart.
“This city MUST and WILL get better. I’m working in these streets so any protesters, officers, friends, family, or whoever, if you see me and need a hug or want to say a prayer. I got you.”
Every single person who was interviewed by a media outlet had only positive things to say about Jackson.
Jackson’s next door neighbor, Kristi Vick Godal described him as a “big man” but a gentle one. He also served as their neighborhood’s homeowner’s association president.
“We’ve all just been devastated,” Godal said. “An extremely special human being was stolen from the earth.”
The two other victims, Matthew Gerald, 41, and Brad Garafola, 45 were also fathers.
The suspect, Gavin Long of Kansas City, Missouri, was shot dead by police.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Johnny Depp: Caught Cheating on Amber Heard Prior to Separation?
As you’ve probably heard by now, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are getting divorced.
But this isn’t just any A-list breakup.
No, the former couple is currently in the midst of one of the ugliest celebrity splits in recent memories, and the tidal wave of damaging information about both parties shows no signs of letting up.
The first and most egregious leak had to do with Heard’s allegations of abuse against Depp.
The 30-year-old actress claims that Depp is a violent alcoholic, who physically assaulted her on more than one occasion.
There have been conflicting reports about the causes of the couple’s frequent arguments, with several claiming that Depp suspected Heard of cheating on him.
Now, however, E! News is reporting that the Depp and Heard’s “biggest fight” occurred after she accused him of cheating:
“Johnny had a night out and Amber had a feeling he had been with someone. She questioned him about it and he blew up at her, got in her face yelling, chased her upstairs. Amber was scared,” says one insider.
The source adds that Depp “didn’t admit to anything,” but later apologized for blowing up at Heard.
“She ultimately forgave him,” the insider says.
It’s unclear when exactly this fight occurred, but the source seems to believe it was one of the final straws for Heard.
She says Depp attacked her last month in a violent rage that left her with facial bruising and other injuries, but by that time, the couple was already living separate lives and had reportedly had no contact with one another in over a month.
Heard filed for divorce and requested a restraining order against Depp just days after the alleged assault.
We’ll have further updates on this story as more information becomes available.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Ryan Sweeting: Missing For 4 Days Prior to Divorce From Kaley Cuoco?!
Last month, Kaley Cuoco filed for divorce from Ryan Sweeting after just 21 months of marriage.
At first, it was reported that the couple (who only dated for a few months before tying the knot) simply moved too fast and rushed into marriage too quickly.
As more information about their relationship problems emerged, however, several sources claimed that Sweeting’s drug problem was the real cause of the split.
Insiders say Sweeting had developed a crippling addiction to prescription painkillers, which he managed to hide from Kaley in the early months of their marriage.
Eventually, she found out and put her foot down:
“Kaley gave him an ultimatum: ‘If you don’t stay sober, then I’m done,"” a source tells Page Six. “He went to rehab, but when he came out he went missing for a period of time…like four days.”
The disappearance was reportedly the last straw for Kaley, and she kicked him to the curb just a few days later. Friends say she later did some digging and discovered that Sweeting has a history of substance abuse.
“He had some drinking issues in college and he was doing painkillers as early as 2013 at least,” says one insider.
It was revealed last week that Sweeting is requesting spousal support from Cuoco.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Cathriona White: Studying Scientology Prior to Suicide?!
The questions and mysteries surrounding Cathriona White’s untimely death continue with perhaps the most headline-making report yet:
Jim Carrey’s girlfriend was reportedly studying and practicing Scientology, the controversial religion, before her suicide earlier this week.
Speculation surfaced after Scientology journalist Tony Ortega published an article claiming that she was a “member” prior to her demise.
Ortega writes White was completing the “Survival Rundown,” a requirememt for all members on their way up the Bridge to Total Freedom.
A spokesperson from the church responded to Ortega’s article, and was far from pleased with the assertion that the journalist makes.
The allusion Ortega draws in the story, the church says is “like saying a person who had previously studied the Bible committed suicide.”
“It is sad and reprehensible that a paid anti-Scientologist like Tony Ortega is exploiting this terrible tragedy involving a young woman.”
“it’s a sign of outright bigotry.”
The spokesperson did not clarify whether or not Cathriona White, who took her own life just a few days ago, was a member of the church.
White, Ortega claims, “originally got involved in Scientology about 4-5 years ago through members of musician Beck’s circle of friends.”
He continues to note that Cathriona’s friends say they were concerned about her dating Jim Carrey again, after they had broken up.
However, “they were assured by Scientologists they knew that Cat was emotionally prepared for the challenge of dating Carrey.”
Because, they said, she had just completed the Purif – short for the “Purification Rundown,” a process invented by Scientology.
According to founder L. Ron Hubbard, only this could “detoxify” the body via daily sauna sessions and massive doses of niacin.
Ortega’s sources also shared that “they were stunned to learn that she had killed herself,” he wrote.
Following the tragic news of her passing, White’s family has released a heartbreaking statement and Carrey met with local police.
He was also the subject of a bizarre anti-vax conspiracy theory, which may prove that the Internet has officially lost its collective mind.
White, 28, was pronounced dead in her home of a possible overdose. Pills were found next to her and there was a note left behind.