Drugs and stardom unfortunately seem to go hand-in-hand. And what is worse than that is that many talented movie and television stars have lost their lives to addiction. Let these famous cautionary tales become a lesson about the trouble that excess can create.

John Belushi

Just as John Belushi was really heating up the world of comedy with his larger-than-life characterizations on “Saturday Night Live,” and in hilarious movies like “Animal House” and “The Blues Brothers,” his cocaine problem killed him at the age of 33.I found some more information here(more…)

Twitter is a great way to send a message to millions of people and one time and get an instant reaction to your random thoughts. That is one of the reasons celebrities love Twitter. Because many celebrities have millions of followers, they use Twitter to connect with fans on a personal level. They often send personal replies to tweets from fans and respond to rumors and bad press instantly.

Celebrities are often misquoted by mainstream media. Twitter gives them a forum to give information to their fans in their own words. They (more…)

Make no mistake, celebrities are not held to the same standard as the average Joe. Ironically, is seems they are sometimes held to a much lower standard. While the rest of the population is made to follow laws and regulations, celebs often neglect to follow defined laws with little repercussion.

Countless tales of celebrities breaking the law and escaping significant legal recourse flood the tabloids. Too often, celebrities are caught in possession of drugs or driving while under the influence. Sympathetic frequently judges hand down (more…)

A ton of comic book inspired movies in production does not hide the fact there are still plenty of other comic books begging for the big screen treatment. If these comic books are greenlit into production, plenty of people would line up outside any theater to see them:

Wonder Woman: This is the original prototype for all tough chicks. There have been several attempts to bring the Amazonian Princess to the screen before, but each time the project has crumbled before it got off the ground. Wonder Woman is as much of a DC Comics icon as Batman (more…)

Andy Warhol had it right when he said everyone will be famous for 15 minutes. Here are some celebrities whose time in the spotlight is fading fast.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton was the first reality show participant to parlay her momentary fame into an annoying uber-brand. After an album, movie roles, jail, lawsuits, drug busts, and sex tapes, the public grew snarky, then got irked by her constant over-exposure. Now many people are asking, “Paris who?”

Kim Kardashian

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The 2011 movies awards season has come and gone, leaving behind a stream of awards for this year’s critically acclaimed darlings like The King’s Speech, The Social Network, and Black Swan.

However, it appears as if viewer interest waned in this year’s awards season, as the “king” of all award shows, The Academy Awards, attracted 37.9 million viewers, 9 percent less than last year’s show. The blog Alt Film Guide,http://www.altfg.com/blog/ noted that dips in the number of viewers was even larger for less popular awards shows like The People’ (more…)

Free-wheeling use of language, nudity, graphic violence, what have you, premium cable stations like HBO, Showtime and Starz lack of limitations allow the networks to create shows that are much more realistic and at the same time further fetched than their network or basic cable counterparts. The lack of censorship and innovative storylines has reeled in viewers from all demographics, and not just those who splurge for all the stations through their Direct tv or Dish satellite packages. Between DVD sales and viewing parties, the fame of such shows spans far beyond even lofty premium cable subscription numbers, and deservedly so. Met with critical acclaim and legions of regular fans, the following titles are not only the best premium cable has to offer, but perhaps the best shows on TV.1. Entourage (HBO) Adrian Grenier stars as Vincent Chase, a movie star navigating the highs and lows of the rich and famous. As he takes his Brooklyn crew along for the Hollywood ride, each season features fresh career pitfalls, outrageous purchases and, of course, women.2. Weeds (Showtime) A suburban drug-dealing mother of two, Nancy Botwin tries to make ends meet after the passing of her husband in the backwards world of affluent suburban America. A steady diet of laughs and off-hand political commentary, this black comedy holds weight no matter the preferred state of mind.3. Boardwalk Empire (HBO) This newcomer to the HBO lineup recently walked away with the prestigious Best Television Drama Award at the Golden Globes, establishing the time piece on Knucky Thompson and his slew of Prohibition era gangsters as not only a fan favorite but one of the most well-respected shows on the air. (more…)

Perhaps it’s the return of Conan O’Brien to the small screen, but suddenly the late night nonsense passing for quality programming over the past 2 years seems suddenly uproarious, not with laughter but with outrage. Chileans can probably blame earthquakes and collapsed mines on Johnny Carson, kicking, rattling and rolling around in his grave at what television execs have been serving audiences of late, clearly mislabeled as comedy. The return of Team Coco reminds us, this used to be programming platform with standards. While a proud few have held the bar in O’Brien’s absence, a thorough examination of overall quality will undoubtedly leave viewers disheartened and disappointed. Who should be congratulated and who should be canceled? We’ll start with the highs.The GoodDavid Letterman Amid heart problems, sex scandals and a cantankerous Joaquim Phoenix, Letterman remains perhaps the single greatest late night personality in the post-Carson era.Chelsea Handler Women love her, and not in same fashion they view fellow host Ellen DeGeneres, as every female under 30 continues to read her Vodka-induced memoir as if Nicholas Sparks penned it. With an audience that constitutes 50 of the country, genetically speaking, she must be doing something right.Jon Stewart/Steven Colbert Smart guys, smart jokes, the two back to back time slots are at least good enough on a regular basis to kill an hour of time when nothing else is on. If only the Comedy Central time slot didn’t usually segue into a late night teen comedy or steady diet of infomercials.The Bad (more…)

These stars themselves probably resent their short-lived fame and the bad hand Hollywood dealt them. Often times we enjoy a joke or two over these stars whose once shining careers came to a screeching halt. But there are a few that fit this category whose one role was enough to earn them a spot forever in our hearts.

1. Peter Billingsley (A Christmas Story) No matter how old you are, you’ve probably seen this 1983, holiday favorite about a dysfunctional, blue-collar, American family. It’s hard to miss when TBS plays it for 24 hours straight over Christmas. But, you’ve also probably not seen Billingsley in anything since. This may be one of the most popular Christmas movies ever made, but it was the first and last hit for this child star.
2. Thomas Wilson (Back to the Future): Technically, you could categorize Wilson as a 3-hit wonder since he played the role of Biff Tannen in all 3 of these movies, which became one of the most memorable trilogies of the decade. His resume may include a page full of other roles, but most of them we’ve never even heard of. (more…)

For the most part, we see Hollywood as a faraway place with unimaginable paychecks and lifestyles we can only dream about. But within this unusual culture, there are a few stars that for whatever reason, we could see ourselves friends with. Some of it is related to the roles they play or maybe a welcoming smile, and we could be completely off base, but here we’ve picked the stars we’d most like to have a beer with.

1. Tina Fey: Not only is she funny in a real-life way, she comes across as an average person. She’s both attractive yet realistic, without the flawless beauty of many Hollywood females that most of us find intimidating.
2. Matt Damon: Though you probably can’t relate to the insanely talented and dangerous Jason Bourne, his real-life counterpart has a simple, friendly smile that makes you want to get to know him. Even though he’s going on 40, there’s an innocent boyishness look about him that could be one of the reasons he’s Hollywood’s favorite leading men. (more…)