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 | Steven Tyler Of Aerosmith Enters Rehab
Wed, December 23rd 2009, 08:51 EST | | Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler has entered a rehab facility to deal with an addiction to prescription painkillers. He has relied on the meds to help him deal with 10 years of performance injuries and wear and tear.
“With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford,” Tyler said in a statement to PEOPLE.
“I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of,” he added.
Actress Liv Tyler says: “My family and I are in complete support of my dad's decision to seek treatment. He is a courageous man. We love him and are so proud that he is getting help to balance his pain management, not just for himself but for his family, friends and fans.” Liv is the daughter of Steven Tyler and fashion model Bebe Buell, although the couple never exchanged wedding rings.
Steven, 61, has suffered many orthopedic injuries over the years that have left him with “severe chronic pain” and will require additional surgeries on his knees and feet says his physician, Dr. Brian McKeon.
“Managing and controlling his pain has been challenging, and despite our use of alternative therapies and the creation of custom shoes built by a team of engineers from Timberland, Steven's pain has progressed. The balance between managing his pain and avoiding addiction is tenuous and difficult and his bravery in persevering through rigorous touring is admirable. As with many athletes, Steven put his performance first as he struggled with acute pain for years,” says Dr. Mckeon | |
|  | Brittany Murphy Dead At 32
Mon, December 21st 2009, 14:11 EST | | Actress Britanny Murphy, star of Clueless and 8 mile, died Sunday in Los Angeles of cardiac arrest. Murphy was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She was 32-years-old.
Brittany was taken to the hospital after the LA Fire Department responded to a call at 8 a.m. The call came from the home of Murphy and her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack. Murphy and Monjack exchanged wedding rings in May 2007.
According to Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter, Murphy apparently collapsed in the bathroom. According to sources, Brittany's mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. When the paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and began administering CPR. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
According to Winter, the death “it appears to be natural.” He said an autopsy was planned for Monday or Tuesday.
Neighbor Clare Staples said she saw Murphy on a stretcher and “looked as though she was dead at the scene.”
Brittany Murphy once dated Ashton Kutcher, who costarred with Murphy in 2003's romantic comedy Just Married. After hearing about Murphy’s passing, Kutcher sent a message on Twitter: “2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon.” | |
|  | Courtney Love Loses Custody Over Frances Bean Cobain
Tue, December 15th 2009, 15:52 EST | | Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain exchanged wedding rings in 1992. Six months later the couple gave birth to daughter Francis Bean Cobain. It was to be the only child the pair would have, since Kurt committed suicide in 1994. Now, Frances Bean has been taken away from Courtney and placed in a temporary guardianship according to court records.
A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner granted control of the 17-year-old to Kurt Cobain’s mother, Wendy O’Connor, and his sister, Kimberly Dawn. The court filing doesn’t state a reason, nor does it mention Courtney Love.
In recent months, Love’s behavior has been quite erratic. The former frontwoman of rock band Hole has been criticized for blog post ramblings that have attacked Jews, a former bandmate and others. In fact, a notable fashion designer sued Love earlier this year over some posts, claiming they were libelous.
In September 2005, Love was sentenced to 180 days at a drug treatment facility for violating probation in three misdemeanor cases – one for illegal possession of painkillers, one for being under the influence of a controlled substance in public and another for assault and battery.
A three-page court order issued on Friday was all that was made public regarding the guardianship. Attorney Geraldine Wyle - who is handling the case for Kurt’s mother and sister - says it is a private family matter and no other comment would be issued. Love's publicist Alan Nierob said he didn't have any details about the guardianship. | |
|  | Weezer Frontman Rivers Cuomo Injured In Bus Accident
Mon, December 7th 2009, 14:40 EST | | Rivers Cuomo, the lead singer of Weezer, suffered internal injuries when the band’s tour bus hit some ice and skidded across the New York State Thruway, hit a guide rail, and eventually slid into a ditch early Sunday morning.
Rivers Cuomo was traveling with his wife, 2-year-old daughter, and assistant Sarah Kim. Cuomo and Kim were transported by ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, N.Y. Rivers’ wife and child were unharmed.
Rivers exchanged wedding rings with Kyoko Ito in 2006. They gave birth to daughter Mia in 2007.
The passengers were traveling east to Boston, where the band was scheduled to perform on Monday. The vehicle struck a patch of ice and the driver lost control. The vehicle mounted the median, rammed a guide rail on the right shoulder and crashed into a ditch alongside the roadway.
Weezer’s drummer, Patrick Wilson, Tweeted about the accident hours after the crash:
“It was perfect conditions for black ice. Got loose going towards the meridian, driver saves it but bus goes thru guardrail into 6ft ditch.”
Weezer's webmaster, Karl Koch, posted an update on Weezer's website, detailing the accident:
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|  | Diamond Dealers Building New Building In New York
Sun, December 6th 2009, 07:38 EST | | Diamonds are very popular, especially in the United States. But did you know that one in every two diamonds sold in the U.S. comes from Israel? Well, it’s true. Despite it’s tiny size, Israel is one of the leading diamond trade centers in the world.
Israel’s diamond industry, based at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) in Ramat Gan, is a model that many countries seek to adapt when setting up their own diamond trade centers. According to Avi Paz, the President of the IDE: “From India, from Turkey, and from other countries, people have come to learn from us how to organize secure compounds for diamond dealers. We teach them how to provide a commercial infrastructure for the diamond dealer from a security perspective and supporting services for the diamond dealers.”
A new building in New York’s Diamond District will be built according to the Israeli model. Expected to be completed by 2011, the building is estimated to cost $750 million. Executives from Extell, the building firm, say the building will be called the International Gem Tower.
The International Gem Tower will replace the hundreds of old and rundown buildings in the Diamond District on 47th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues in Manhattan. This will provide diamond retailers a safe working environment for trade.
In the Israeli model, four buildings are connected using a system of bridges. In New York, that particular model will be combined into one 34-story building. | |
|  | Man Appeals For Stolen Ring To Be Returned
Mon, November 30th 2009, 15:36 EST | | David Hayes-MacLeod, 27, from Uxbridge, UK, is appealing for the return of his wedding ring, which he believes was stolen from his gym locker. He is requesting that the public be on the lookout for the ‘distinctive’ design of the white gold ring encrusted with diamonds, estimated to be worth around £800.
MacLeod is a primary school teacher. He was a member of Fitness First Gym until he cancelled his membership following the theft. He has reported the stolen ring to the police and they are also urging the public to be alert to its potential whereabouts.
According to MacLeod: “It was last Tuesday evening, I went to the gym after work, and after my workout discovered the ring was missing from my locker. I took it off because you are supposed to take off all jewelry prior to a workout. I'm really angry and disgusted, and cancelled my membership straight away as I believe it had been broken into, there is no other explanation.” | |
|  | Bulgari and Save the Children Team Up For Charity Auction
Wed, November 25th 2009, 08:12 EST | | The financial support of Bulgari has been created fantastic PR for the fledgling organization. “We are extremely grateful for our partnership with Bulgari and its commitment to education in areas of conflict in war,” says Charles MacCormack, President and CEO of Save the Children. “Bulgari’s support has helped to put this issue on the world’s agenda, assisting an entire generation of young people by giving them a chance to learn the skills they need for a prosperous, peaceful adulthood.”
Already, Hollywood has shown support for “Rewrite the Future”, donating time, money and effort to bring attention to the cause. Among those participating are Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Benicio del Toro, Andy Garcia, Jessica Biel, Sting, Terrence Howard, Willem Dafoe, Jason Lewis, Ben Stiller, Sally Field, Debra Messing and Isabella Rossellini. The charity attracts patronage from people from all different backgrounds, age groups, races, and genders. The one thing they have in common is the desire to educate poverty-stricken children in war-torn areas to live peacefully. | |
|  | Pacquiao vs. Cotto in Las Vegas: Fight Week for Fire Power
Tue, November 10th 2009, 11:39 EST | | Las Vegas, Nevada – Today, reigning Fighter of the Year Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and three-time world champion boxer Miquel Cotto arrive in Las Vegas to kick off the beginning of what is being billed as the “Fight Week for Fire Power”, which will culminate in a match between the two on Saturday, November 14 at 9pm EST (6pm PT). The MGM Grand plays host to the event, which is being broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View, as well as via satellite to countries all over the world. The twelve-round title fight brings the Philippines’ ‘pound-for-pound king’ and the current WBO World Welterweight Champion together in one of the most anticipated—and promoted—fights in history.
Ring Magazine released a list of its pound-for-pound rankings, placing Pacquaio (49-3-2, 37 KOs) at the top of the list and Cotto (34-1, 27 Kos) at #7. The welterweights each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the fight is predicted to be a great one. The winner will not only achieve the title of World Boxing Champion; he will also receive a customized belt to commemorate the victory. | |
|  | Yankees Win World Series and Ostentatious Championship Rings
Thu, November 5th 2009, 05:54 EST | | Last night’s World Series Game 6 brought to a close the hopes of the Philadelphia Phillies to earn two championship titles in a row. When the New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera pitched the final out of the game, he gave his team their 27th World Series win, and a fifth Championship ring for himself, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada.
Although the players will not receive their rings until a ceremony at the beginning of the 2010 season, they still have a trophy to hoist in the air, parties to attend, and a parade the likes of which only New York City can give them after waiting 9 years to become champions again. The rings will be, undoubtedly, worth waiting for. The Yankees 2000 World Series ring weighs more than an ounce, features 22 diamonds and 34.5 grams of gold. It is so large that it has three subway cars—representing the ‘Subway Series’ victory over the Mets and three consecutive championships—etched above the fa?ade of Yankee Stadium. The value of the ring is relative, since it has an ‘intrinsic value’ based on what it represents. After the 2000 win, a memorabilia dealer paid $18,000 for the ring of a Yankee executive, and Dick Williams, consultant to the team at the time, sold his ring at auction for $34,787. | |
|  | Roman Polanski May Choose To Face Charges In U.S.
Wed, October 21st 2009, 13:53 EST | | Renowned film director, Roman Polanski, may choose to face sentencing in the United States soon, as his current conditions are terrible. The auteur is currently held in Swiss detention, with no significant chance for bail or house arrest.
Currently Polanski is in the midst of a lengthy extradition procedure – the U.S. want to put him on trial for a 1977 sex charge, since he fled the country before sentencing. Thus far Polanski has fought against the extradition, but one of his lawyers said he may decide to face justice in The States to avoid the lengthy extradition procedures.
The Oscar-winning director was arrested in Switzerland on September 26. On Tuesday, a Swiss court denied his request for release on bail, saying there was a strong risk that he would flee.
Lawyer George Kiejman said on Europe 1 radio: “We could be heading toward an extradition if the Swiss justice system does not take into account arguments against it. If the procedure drags on, it is not impossible that Roman Polanski could choose to go and explain himself in the United States, where there are some arguments in his favor. | |
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