The news of Rodney King's death, this past Sunday, June 17, 2012, really rattled me. His name was front and center this past March 3, 2012- the 20th "anniversary" (odd word to use in this circumstance) of his beating by LAPD that was caught on tape by a nearby resident. We were all angered and/or perplexed on April 29, 1992 when a verdict was reached, and none of the officers … [Read more...] about VH1 re-airs ‘Uprising: Hip Hop and the LA Riots’ documentary in wake of Rodney King’s death
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‘Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Revisited’ checks up on celebrity patients from VH1 series
(press release) For almost five years, the genre-defining reality series “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” has enlightened viewers about the painful and trying path to recovery for people with alcohol and drug addictions. Anyone familiar with the treatment process for addiction knows that recovery is a lifelong process and some succeed where others fail. Life outside the … [Read more...] about ‘Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Revisited’ checks up on celebrity patients from VH1 series
Frankie Lons mother of Keyshia Cole releases single with a dance called ‘TheFrankie Leg’
We got to know Frankie Lons when watching the BET reality show "Keyshia Cole: The Way it Is," then on the spin-off reality series "Frankie and Neffe," and then battling sobriety on season 4 of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." Since that time, there have been reports of her being arrested, dating known drug abuser Slick 'Em from Pretty Ricky, and having had her own drug … [Read more...] about Frankie Lons mother of Keyshia Cole releases single with a dance called ‘TheFrankie Leg’
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew returns for a 5th season on VH1 beginning June 26
SUPER TRAILER for Celebrity Rehab Season 5 Tags: Celebrity Rehab 5, Reality TV Shows, Reality TV Shows 6 Excerpt from Press Release: VH1 has once again partnered with Dr. Drew Pinsky for a fifth season of the hit reality series “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” Similar to the first four cycles, the fifth season will follow the real-life experiences of celebrity … [Read more...] about Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew returns for a 5th season on VH1 beginning June 26
Jeff Conaway aka “Kenickie” from original “Grease” in critical condition, dies 2 weeks later
UPDATE May 27, 2011- Jeff Conaway passed away today. Per E! News: "Jeff Conaway slipped away and never woke up. The 60-year-old star of Grease and Taxi, who publicly struggled with drugs and alcohol over the last decade, died Friday at a Los Angeles-area hospital. He had been in a coma for more than two weeks after being found unconscious in his home. Family members, … [Read more...] about Jeff Conaway aka “Kenickie” from original “Grease” in critical condition, dies 2 weeks later