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*Timothy Buckley, 29, musician, died of a [[heroin]] overdose in 1975.
 
*Timothy Buckley, 29, musician, died of a [[heroin]] overdose in 1975.
 
*Richard Burton, 58, actor, a longtime alcoholic and chain smoker, died from a stroke, but also suffered from numerous other health problems.
 
*Richard Burton, 58, actor, a longtime alcoholic and chain smoker, died from a stroke, but also suffered from numerous other health problems.
*David Carradine, 72, actor, died from suffocation, most likely suicide, had a history of suicidal thoughts, alcohol and narcotics abuse <ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525177,00.html "Forensic scientist says Carradine death may be accidental suffocation"] (June 5, 2009).  Fox News website.</ref>
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*David Carradine, 72, actor, died from suffocation, most likely suicide, had a history of suicidal thoughts, alcohol and narcotics abuse <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525177,00.html "Forensic scientist says Carradine death may be accidental suffocation"] (June 5, 2009).  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Stephen Clark, 30, Def Leppard guitarist, drug and alcohol overdose<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108020/bio "Stephen Clark"].  Internet Movie Database.</ref>
 
*Stephen Clark, 30, Def Leppard guitarist, drug and alcohol overdose<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1108020/bio "Stephen Clark"].  Internet Movie Database.</ref>
 
*Lana Clarkson, 40, actress and model murdered by [[Phil Spector]]
 
*Lana Clarkson, 40, actress and model murdered by [[Phil Spector]]
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*Ray Combs, 40, host of the TV game show ''Family Feud'', committed suicide by hanging himself while, ironically, in a psychiatric ward where this was supposed to be prevented.
 
*Ray Combs, 40, host of the TV game show ''Family Feud'', committed suicide by hanging himself while, ironically, in a psychiatric ward where this was supposed to be prevented.
 
*Jeff Conaway, 60, film and television actor died from a suspected overdose. He struggled with addictions to cocaine and alcohol.  
 
*Jeff Conaway, 60, film and television actor died from a suspected overdose. He struggled with addictions to cocaine and alcohol.  
*Don Cornelius, 75, ''Soul Train'' TV creator died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-dead-apparent-suicide-report-says/ "'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead of apparent suicide"] (February 1, 2012).  Fox News website.</ref>
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*Don Cornelius, 75, ''Soul Train'' TV creator died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-dead-apparent-suicide-report-says/ "'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead of apparent suicide"] (February 1, 2012).  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Chris Cornell, 52, well known lead singer for the band Sound Garden, committed suicide by strangulation.
 
*Chris Cornell, 52, well known lead singer for the band Sound Garden, committed suicide by strangulation.
*John Costelloe, 47, actor from HBO's ''The Sopranos'' known as "Johnny Cakes", shot himself in the head.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472864,00.html "'Sopranos' actor shocks fans, loved ones with holiday suicide"] (December 25, 2008).  Fox News website.</ref>
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*John Costelloe, 47, actor from HBO's ''The Sopranos'' known as "Johnny Cakes", shot himself in the head.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,472864,00.html "'Sopranos' actor shocks fans, loved ones with holiday suicide"] (December 25, 2008).  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Bob Crane, 49, the  actor's success as one of ''[[Hogan's Heroes]]'' led to a bizarre life of [[sex addiction]]. He was beaten to death in 1978.
 
*Bob Crane, 49, the  actor's success as one of ''[[Hogan's Heroes]]'' led to a bizarre life of [[sex addiction]]. He was beaten to death in 1978.
 
*Karl Dane, 47, silent film actor, committed suicide by gunshot.
 
*Karl Dane, 47, silent film actor, committed suicide by gunshot.
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*[[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, an enthusiastic abuser of illegal drugs, choked on his own vomit after overdosing on sleeping pills and alcohol in 1970.
 
*[[Jimi Hendrix]], 27, an enthusiastic abuser of illegal drugs, choked on his own vomit after overdosing on sleeping pills and alcohol in 1970.
 
* John Holmes, adult porno star, died in 1988 of AIDS at age 43.
 
* John Holmes, adult porno star, died in 1988 of AIDS at age 43.
*[[Whitney Houston]], 48, singer/actress autopsy reports showed cocaine and drowning as contributors to her death.<ref>TMZ (March 30, 2012).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/30/cocaine-found-in-whitney-houstons-hotel-room-report-says/?intcmp=features "Cocaine found in Whitney Houston's hotel room, report says"].  Fox News website.</ref>
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*[[Whitney Houston]], 48, singer/actress autopsy reports showed cocaine and drowning as contributors to her death.<ref>TMZ (March 30, 2012).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/30/cocaine-found-in-whitney-houstons-hotel-room-report-says/?intcmp=features "Cocaine found in Whitney Houston's hotel room, report says"].  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*[[Rock Hudson]], 59, AIDS in 1985.
 
*[[Rock Hudson]], 59, AIDS in 1985.
 
*Michael Hutchence, 37, asphyxiated during an auto-erotic act while alone in a Sydney Australia hotel. His wife, Paula Yates (see below), also fell victim to Hollywood Values.
 
*Michael Hutchence, 37, asphyxiated during an auto-erotic act while alone in a Sydney Australia hotel. His wife, Paula Yates (see below), also fell victim to Hollywood Values.
 
*[[Michael Jackson]], 50, cardiac arrest from a toxic mixture and abuse of prescription drugs, improperly prescribed by doctors.
 
*[[Michael Jackson]], 50, cardiac arrest from a toxic mixture and abuse of prescription drugs, improperly prescribed by doctors.
 
*Joyce Jameson, 54, actress who played one of the "Fun Girls" on ''The Andy Griffith Show''; committed suicide in 1987 by overdosing on pills.
 
*Joyce Jameson, 54, actress who played one of the "Fun Girls" on ''The Andy Griffith Show''; committed suicide in 1987 by overdosing on pills.
*Richard Jeni, 49, comedian, suicide<ref>Associated Press (March 12, 2007).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258231,00.html "Comedian Richard Jeni dies of apparent suicide"].  Fox News website.</ref>
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*Richard Jeni, 49, comedian, suicide<ref>Associated Press (March 12, 2007).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258231,00.html "Comedian Richard Jeni dies of apparent suicide"].  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Mary Anissa Jones, "Buffy" on family-esqe sitcom, ''Family Affair'', died of a multi-drug overdose in 1976, age 18.
 
*Mary Anissa Jones, "Buffy" on family-esqe sitcom, ''Family Affair'', died of a multi-drug overdose in 1976, age 18.
 
*Russell Tyrone Jones (a.k.a. "Old Dirty Bastard"), 35, hip hop musician, died of drug overdose two days before his 36th birthday.
 
*Russell Tyrone Jones (a.k.a. "Old Dirty Bastard"), 35, hip hop musician, died of drug overdose two days before his 36th birthday.
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*Michael Landon, 54, an admitted chain smoker and heavy drinker despite his wholesome characters of Little Joe Cartwright on ''Bonanza'', Charles Ingalls on ''Little House on the Prairie'' and Jonathan Smith on ''Highway to Heaven'', died of pancreatic cancer.
 
*Michael Landon, 54, an admitted chain smoker and heavy drinker despite his wholesome characters of Little Joe Cartwright on ''Bonanza'', Charles Ingalls on ''Little House on the Prairie'' and Jonathan Smith on ''Highway to Heaven'', died of pancreatic cancer.
 
*Jani Lane, 47, lead singer for the rock band Warrant, found dead in a hotel room. He had a history of alcohol abuse.<ref>TMZ staff (August 12, 2011).  [http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/11/warrant-singer-jani-lane-dead-dies-died-hotel-ventura-los-angeles-cherry-pie "Ex-Warrant singer Jani Lane dead at 47"].  TMZ website.</ref>
 
*Jani Lane, 47, lead singer for the rock band Warrant, found dead in a hotel room. He had a history of alcohol abuse.<ref>TMZ staff (August 12, 2011).  [http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/11/warrant-singer-jani-lane-dead-dies-died-hotel-ventura-los-angeles-cherry-pie "Ex-Warrant singer Jani Lane dead at 47"].  TMZ website.</ref>
*[[Heath Ledger]], 28, a straight actor best known as one of ''[[Brokeback Mountain]]'''s homosexual cowboys, died in his [[Manhattan]] apartment in 2008 from an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs.<ref>Associated Press (February 6, 2008).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html "Heath Ledger died of accidental overdose of prescription drugs, examiner says"].  Fox News website.</ref>
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*[[Heath Ledger]], 28, a straight actor best known as one of ''[[Brokeback Mountain]]'''s homosexual cowboys, died in his [[Manhattan]] apartment in 2008 from an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs.<ref>Associated Press (February 6, 2008).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,328828,00.html "Heath Ledger died of accidental overdose of prescription drugs, examiner says"].  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*[[Bruce Lee]] (Li Xiaolong), actor, 33, collapsed and died; trace amounts of cannabis found in bloodstream at postmortem; the official cause of death was acute cerebral edema (swelling of the brain) from hypersensitivity to aspirin. Cannabis probably didn't contribute to his death.
 
*[[Bruce Lee]] (Li Xiaolong), actor, 33, collapsed and died; trace amounts of cannabis found in bloodstream at postmortem; the official cause of death was acute cerebral edema (swelling of the brain) from hypersensitivity to aspirin. Cannabis probably didn't contribute to his death.
 
*Johnny Lewis, 28,  actor from ''Sons of Anarchy'' fell to his death after killing his 81-year-old landlord.
 
*Johnny Lewis, 28,  actor from ''Sons of Anarchy'' fell to his death after killing his 81-year-old landlord.
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*Sal Mineo, 37, actor, murdered under circumstances that suggested "a homosexual motive".
 
*Sal Mineo, 37, actor, murdered under circumstances that suggested "a homosexual motive".
 
*[[Marilyn Monroe]], 36, actress, overdosed on sleeping pills.
 
*[[Marilyn Monroe]], 36, actress, overdosed on sleeping pills.
*Cory Monteith, 31, actor of the liberal show ''Glee'' died from a mix of heroin and alcohol.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/07/16/cory-monteith-died-mixture-heroin-and-alcohol-coroners-service-says/ "Cory Monteith died of a 'mixed drug toxicity' involving heroin and alcohol, Coroner's Service says"] (July 16, 2013).  FoxNews website/Fox 411.</ref>
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*Cory Monteith, 31, actor of the liberal show ''Glee'' died from a mix of heroin and alcohol.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/07/16/cory-monteith-died-mixture-heroin-and-alcohol-coroners-service-says/ "Cory Monteith died of a 'mixed drug toxicity' involving heroin and alcohol, Coroner's Service says"] (July 16, 2013).  FoxNews website/Fox 411.</ref>
 
*Keith Moon, 32, drummer of [[The Who]] overdosed on Clomethiazole prescribed to treat his [[alcoholism]].
 
*Keith Moon, 32, drummer of [[The Who]] overdosed on Clomethiazole prescribed to treat his [[alcoholism]].
 
*[[Jim Morrison]], 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose.
 
*[[Jim Morrison]], 27, died of an apparent heroin overdose.
*Brittany Murphy, 32, film actress died of cardiac arrest from combining prescription drugs <ref>New York Post (February 27, 2010).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/02/27/brittany-murphy-taken-vicodin-days/ "Brittany Murphy may have taken 109 Vicodin in 11 days"].  FoxNews website/Fox411.</ref> Official death from pneumonia and drug intoxication.
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*Brittany Murphy, 32, film actress died of cardiac arrest from combining prescription drugs <ref>New York Post (February 27, 2010).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/02/27/brittany-murphy-taken-vicodin-days/ "Brittany Murphy may have taken 109 Vicodin in 11 days"].  FoxNews website/Fox411.</ref> Official death from pneumonia and drug intoxication.
 
*Chris Penn, 40, brother of [[Sean Penn]], "died accidentally from an enlarged heart and the effects of a mix of multiple medications".
 
*Chris Penn, 40, brother of [[Sean Penn]], "died accidentally from an enlarged heart and the effects of a mix of multiple medications".
 
*Amanda Peterson, 43, 1980s movie star from ''Can't Buy Me Love'' film died from respiratory failure, as a result of an overdose from a combination of drugs.<ref>Serio, Kelli (September 3, 2015).  [http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/09/03/cant-buy-me-love-actress-amanda-peterson-died-of-an-accidental-drug-overdose/ "'Can't Buy Me Love' Actress Amanda Peterson died of an accidental drug overdose"].  Breitbart News Network website/Big Hollywood.</ref>  
 
*Amanda Peterson, 43, 1980s movie star from ''Can't Buy Me Love'' film died from respiratory failure, as a result of an overdose from a combination of drugs.<ref>Serio, Kelli (September 3, 2015).  [http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/09/03/cant-buy-me-love-actress-amanda-peterson-died-of-an-accidental-drug-overdose/ "'Can't Buy Me Love' Actress Amanda Peterson died of an accidental drug overdose"].  Breitbart News Network website/Big Hollywood.</ref>  
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*Richard Pryor, 65, comedian with a history of smoking cocaine, died of a heart attack.
 
*Richard Pryor, 65, comedian with a history of smoking cocaine, died of a heart attack.
 
*Virginia Rappe, 30, died of a ruptured bladder incurred at a party hosted by [[Roscoe Arbuckle]].
 
*Virginia Rappe, 30, died of a ruptured bladder incurred at a party hosted by [[Roscoe Arbuckle]].
*Robert Reed, 59, actor known as Mike Brady on ''The Brady Bunch'' was a homosexual with AIDS, died from cancer in 1992.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2013/05/21/brady-bunch-then-and-now/?slide=25#slide=25 "Robert Reed in 1990"] (May 21, 2013).  Fox News website.</ref>
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*Robert Reed, 59, actor known as Mike Brady on ''The Brady Bunch'' was a homosexual with AIDS, died from cancer in 1992.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2013/05/21/brady-bunch-then-and-now/?slide=25#slide=25 "Robert Reed in 1990"] (May 21, 2013).  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking.
 
*Brad Renfro, 25, became addicted to heroin and was found dead after a night of drinking.
 
*George Reeves, 45, actor who played Superman from the series ''Adventures of Superman'', suicide by gunshot.
 
*George Reeves, 45, actor who played Superman from the series ''Adventures of Superman'', suicide by gunshot.
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*Ronald, aka "Bon" Scott lead singer of [[AC/DC]] choked on his own vomit on alcohol and illegal drugs in 1980 while touring to support their (appropriately titled ?) album, ''Highway To Hell''.
 
*Ronald, aka "Bon" Scott lead singer of [[AC/DC]] choked on his own vomit on alcohol and illegal drugs in 1980 while touring to support their (appropriately titled ?) album, ''Highway To Hell''.
 
*Jean Seberg, 40, actress with clinical depression committed suicide by overdose of alcohol and barbiturates.
 
*Jean Seberg, 40, actress with clinical depression committed suicide by overdose of alcohol and barbiturates.
*Michael Showers, 45, HBO actor found dead in the Mississippi River.<ref>NewsCore (August 25, 2011). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/08/25/treme-actor-michael-showers-body-found-in-mississippi-river/#ixzz1W3rKzHFr "'Treme' actor Michael Showers' body found in Mississippi River"].  FoxNews website/Fox411.</ref>
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*Michael Showers, 45, HBO actor found dead in the Mississippi River.<ref>NewsCore (August 25, 2011). [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/08/25/treme-actor-michael-showers-body-found-in-mississippi-river/#ixzz1W3rKzHFr "'Treme' actor Michael Showers' body found in Mississippi River"].  FoxNews website/Fox411.</ref>
 
*[[Anna Nicole Smith]], 39, actress and ''Playboy'' model, accidental overdose on prescription drugs.
 
*[[Anna Nicole Smith]], 39, actress and ''Playboy'' model, accidental overdose on prescription drugs.
 
*Bubba Smith, 66, football player and actor, died from an overdose of diet pills.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2056807/Police-Academy-star-Bubba-Smith-died-diet-pill-overdose.html "Revealed: Police Academy star Bubba Smith died of a diet pill overdose"] (November 2, 2011).  Daily Mail [U.K.] website.</ref>
 
*Bubba Smith, 66, football player and actor, died from an overdose of diet pills.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2056807/Police-Academy-star-Bubba-Smith-died-diet-pill-overdose.html "Revealed: Police Academy star Bubba Smith died of a diet pill overdose"] (November 2, 2011).  Daily Mail [U.K.] website.</ref>
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* Dennis Farina, from [[NBC]]'s crime dramas, ''Crime Story'' (1986-1988) and ''Law and Order'' from 2004-2006, was arrested in 2008 for carrying an unregistered loaded handgun through Los Angeles International Airport. He was convicted that year, served two years probation and was fined $1991.00. Ironically, Farina was a police officer in real life-[[Chicago]] from 1967-1985.  
 
* Dennis Farina, from [[NBC]]'s crime dramas, ''Crime Story'' (1986-1988) and ''Law and Order'' from 2004-2006, was arrested in 2008 for carrying an unregistered loaded handgun through Los Angeles International Airport. He was convicted that year, served two years probation and was fined $1991.00. Ironically, Farina was a police officer in real life-[[Chicago]] from 1967-1985.  
 
* Frances Farmer, arrested in 1942 for driving with bright lights in a "dim out" zone that affected the West Coast during World War II and convicted of drunk driving.<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/frances-farmer-9542364 "Frances Farmer biography"] (2011 or before)  Bio website.  Retrieved on September 15, 2015.</ref> In 1943, she assaulted a hairdresser who she claimed insulted her and also failed to appear in court for the remainder of her previous fine. When arrested in 1943, she resisted and was eventually placed under guardianship of her mother, who eventually committed her to various psychiatric hospitals until 1950 (the guardianship lasted until 1953). In 1963, after what was thought to have been a departure from her former hard drinking lifestyle, she was arrested again for drunk driving and received a one-year license suspension.
 
* Frances Farmer, arrested in 1942 for driving with bright lights in a "dim out" zone that affected the West Coast during World War II and convicted of drunk driving.<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/frances-farmer-9542364 "Frances Farmer biography"] (2011 or before)  Bio website.  Retrieved on September 15, 2015.</ref> In 1943, she assaulted a hairdresser who she claimed insulted her and also failed to appear in court for the remainder of her previous fine. When arrested in 1943, she resisted and was eventually placed under guardianship of her mother, who eventually committed her to various psychiatric hospitals until 1950 (the guardianship lasted until 1953). In 1963, after what was thought to have been a departure from her former hard drinking lifestyle, she was arrested again for drunk driving and received a one-year license suspension.
* [[Paris Hilton]] was convicted in 2007 of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.<ref>Associated Press (May 4, 2007).  [http://www.today.com/id/18472845#.VfjeFBFVhBc "Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail"].  Today Show website.</ref> She was also arrested in Las Vegas on August 27, 2010 for possession of a controlled substance, [[cocaine]]. The hotel heiress was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police. The driver was arrested for DUI pertaining to drugs, not alcohol. Through further interaction between Hilton and authorities, it was discovered she was in possession of a controlled substance.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/28/paris-hilton-arrested-drug-possession/ "Paris Hilton arrested for cocaine possession."] (August 28, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox 411.</ref> In order to avoid prison, Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors, and received a sentence of one year's probation, a fine, community service and also was ordered to complete a drug abuse program.  
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* [[Paris Hilton]] was convicted in 2007 of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.<ref>Associated Press (May 4, 2007).  [http://www.today.com/id/18472845#.VfjeFBFVhBc "Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail"].  Today Show website.</ref> She was also arrested in Las Vegas on August 27, 2010 for possession of a controlled substance, [[cocaine]]. The hotel heiress was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police. The driver was arrested for DUI pertaining to drugs, not alcohol. Through further interaction between Hilton and authorities, it was discovered she was in possession of a controlled substance.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/28/paris-hilton-arrested-drug-possession/ "Paris Hilton arrested for cocaine possession."] (August 28, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox 411.</ref> In order to avoid prison, Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors, and received a sentence of one year's probation, a fine, community service and also was ordered to complete a drug abuse program.  
 
* Actress Lori Petty, who was featured in ''Free Willy'' and ''A League of their Own'', ran into a 14-year-old skateboarder and was arrested for felony drunk driving charges.<ref>Jones, Anthony (June 1, 2009). [http://web.archive.org/web/20100131044820/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7015343906 "Actress Lori Petty arrested for drunk driving after hitting teen with vehicle"].  All Headline News website.  Retrieved from January 31, 2010 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
* Actress Lori Petty, who was featured in ''Free Willy'' and ''A League of their Own'', ran into a 14-year-old skateboarder and was arrested for felony drunk driving charges.<ref>Jones, Anthony (June 1, 2009). [http://web.archive.org/web/20100131044820/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7015343906 "Actress Lori Petty arrested for drunk driving after hitting teen with vehicle"].  All Headline News website.  Retrieved from January 31, 2010 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
* Craig Phillip Robinson, the actor famous for playing Darryl Philbin on NBC's ''The Office'', "was arrested on June 29, 2008, on suspicion of possessing MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and methamphetamine."<ref>Associated Press (August 15, 2008).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20080817054845/http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/15/office.actor.arrested.ap/index.html "'Office' star Craig Robinson arrested"].  Cable News Network website/Entertainment.  Retrieved from August 17, 2008 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
* Craig Phillip Robinson, the actor famous for playing Darryl Philbin on NBC's ''The Office'', "was arrested on June 29, 2008, on suspicion of possessing MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and methamphetamine."<ref>Associated Press (August 15, 2008).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20080817054845/http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/15/office.actor.arrested.ap/index.html "'Office' star Craig Robinson arrested"].  Cable News Network website/Entertainment.  Retrieved from August 17, 2008 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
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*Martha Stewart was charged with illegal [[insider trading]] in 2003.<ref>[http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2003-69.htm "SEC charges Martha Stewart, broker Peter Bacanovic with illegal insider trading"] (June 4, 2003).  U.S. Security and Exchange Commission.</ref>
 
*Martha Stewart was charged with illegal [[insider trading]] in 2003.<ref>[http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2003-69.htm "SEC charges Martha Stewart, broker Peter Bacanovic with illegal insider trading"] (June 4, 2003).  U.S. Security and Exchange Commission.</ref>
 
*Tatum O'Neal was arrested in 2008 for cocaine possession.<ref>Associated Press (June 2, 2008).
 
*Tatum O'Neal was arrested in 2008 for cocaine possession.<ref>Associated Press (June 2, 2008).
[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,361361,00.html "Tatum O'Neal released after cocaine-possession arrest"].  Fox News website.  See [[Associated Press]], [[Fox News Channel]].</ref>
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[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,361361,00.html "Tatum O'Neal released after cocaine-possession arrest"].  Fox News website.  See [[Associated Press]], [[Fox News Channel]].</ref>
 
*[[James Dean]] was frequently stopped and ticketed for many driving offenses.
 
*[[James Dean]] was frequently stopped and ticketed for many driving offenses.
 
*Redmond O'Neal, son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, pled guilty to possessing heroin and methamphetamine as well as driving under the influence of drugs.<ref>Associated Press (June 27, 2008).  [http://www.valleymorningstar.com/news/latest_news/article_43cfc74f-4c65-52bc-a097-cd7f9f7f5c2e.html "Redmond O'Neal pleads guilty to drug charges"].  [Rio Grande] Valley Morning Star website.</ref>
 
*Redmond O'Neal, son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, pled guilty to possessing heroin and methamphetamine as well as driving under the influence of drugs.<ref>Associated Press (June 27, 2008).  [http://www.valleymorningstar.com/news/latest_news/article_43cfc74f-4c65-52bc-a097-cd7f9f7f5c2e.html "Redmond O'Neal pleads guilty to drug charges"].  [Rio Grande] Valley Morning Star website.</ref>
 
*Actor Nick Nolte was arrested for drunk driving in 2002.<ref>[http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/nolte1.html "Nick Nolte '02"] (September 1, 2002). The Smoking Gun website/Mug shots.</ref>
 
*Actor Nick Nolte was arrested for drunk driving in 2002.<ref>[http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/nolte1.html "Nick Nolte '02"] (September 1, 2002). The Smoking Gun website/Mug shots.</ref>
 
*Sean Bean was arrested and spent the night in a cell after allegedly beating his wife.<ref>Penrose, Justin (July 12, 2009).  [http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/cops-called-to-sean-beans-house-406090 "Cops called to Sean Bean's house after 'domestic'"].  Mirror [U.K.] website/3am</ref>
 
*Sean Bean was arrested and spent the night in a cell after allegedly beating his wife.<ref>Penrose, Justin (July 12, 2009).  [http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/cops-called-to-sean-beans-house-406090 "Cops called to Sean Bean's house after 'domestic'"].  Mirror [U.K.] website/3am</ref>
*Shelley Malil, 43, worked as an actor in [[movies]] and [[television]]. He is charged with causing great bodily injury and using a deadly weapon on Kendra Beebe, a 35-year-old [[mother]] of two. He appeared on the back patio of Kendra's house and stabbed her 20 times. Now held on a $10 million bond.<ref>Hoffman, Allison (August 13, 2008).  [https://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2008Aug13/0,4675,ActorArrested,00.html "'40-Year-Old Virgin' actor pleads not guilty"].  Associated Press.  Reprinted at Fox News website.</ref>
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*Shelley Malil, 43, worked as an actor in [[movies]] and [[television]]. He is charged with causing great bodily injury and using a deadly weapon on Kendra Beebe, a 35-year-old [[mother]] of two. He appeared on the back patio of Kendra's house and stabbed her 20 times. Now held on a $10 million bond.<ref>Hoffman, Allison (August 13, 2008).  [http://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2008Aug13/0,4675,ActorArrested,00.html "'40-Year-Old Virgin' actor pleads not guilty"].  Associated Press.  Reprinted at Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Former child actor Skylar Deleon, who had a minor part in one episode of the ''Power Rangers'' series, was found guilty of three murders, including those of Tom and Jackie Hawks, who were allegedly bound to the anchor of their yacht and tossed overboard.<ref>Hanley, Christine (October 21, 2008).  [http://articles.latimes.com/2008/oct/21/local/me-deleon21 "Deleon guilty of killing couple at sea"].  Los Angeles Times website.</ref> He was subsequently sentenced to death.<ref>Taxin, Amy (April 10, 2009).  [http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=66850 "Man gets death for murder of Prescott couple"].  Associated Press.  Reprinted in the Daily Courier [Prescott, Arizona] website.</ref>
 
*Former child actor Skylar Deleon, who had a minor part in one episode of the ''Power Rangers'' series, was found guilty of three murders, including those of Tom and Jackie Hawks, who were allegedly bound to the anchor of their yacht and tossed overboard.<ref>Hanley, Christine (October 21, 2008).  [http://articles.latimes.com/2008/oct/21/local/me-deleon21 "Deleon guilty of killing couple at sea"].  Los Angeles Times website.</ref> He was subsequently sentenced to death.<ref>Taxin, Amy (April 10, 2009).  [http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=66850 "Man gets death for murder of Prescott couple"].  Associated Press.  Reprinted in the Daily Courier [Prescott, Arizona] website.</ref>
 
*Musician George O'Dowd, better known by his stage name, [[Boy George]] in the 1980s band [[Culture Club]], was convicted for handcuffing a male escort to a bed against his will and then beating him with a chain.<ref>Simpson, Richard (December 5, 2008). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1092168/Guilty-Boy-George-warned-judge-faces-jail-falsely-imprisoning-male-escort.html "Guilty: Boy George warned by judge he faces jail for falsely imprisoning male escort"].  Daily Mail [U.K.] website/News.</ref> He served 4 months of his 15-month sentence in jail, and then spent an additional 90 days on home detention with electronic surveillance. Earlier he had been convicted of cocaine possession.
 
*Musician George O'Dowd, better known by his stage name, [[Boy George]] in the 1980s band [[Culture Club]], was convicted for handcuffing a male escort to a bed against his will and then beating him with a chain.<ref>Simpson, Richard (December 5, 2008). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1092168/Guilty-Boy-George-warned-judge-faces-jail-falsely-imprisoning-male-escort.html "Guilty: Boy George warned by judge he faces jail for falsely imprisoning male escort"].  Daily Mail [U.K.] website/News.</ref> He served 4 months of his 15-month sentence in jail, and then spent an additional 90 days on home detention with electronic surveillance. Earlier he had been convicted of cocaine possession.
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*Gary Coleman was arrested for assaulting a woman by punching her in the face.
 
*Gary Coleman was arrested for assaulting a woman by punching her in the face.
 
*Musician/Producer [[Phil Spector]] was found guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.<ref>[http://www.today.com/id/30194936#.Vft5Kt9VhBc "Spector found guilty of second-degree murder"] (April 13, 2009).  Associated Press.  Reprinted at Today Show website/Celebrities.</ref>
 
*Musician/Producer [[Phil Spector]] was found guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.<ref>[http://www.today.com/id/30194936#.Vft5Kt9VhBc "Spector found guilty of second-degree murder"] (April 13, 2009).  Associated Press.  Reprinted at Today Show website/Celebrities.</ref>
*Actor Elmore "Rip" Torn was arrested for breaking into a bank and carrying a firearm while intoxicated.  In 2009, he was given probation in a drunk-driving case.<ref>Associated Press (January 30, 2010).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/01/30/actor-rip-torn-arrested-allegedly-breaking-connecticut-bank/?test=latestnews "Actor Rip Torn arrested for allegedly breaking into Connecticut bank"].  Fox News website/Fox411.</ref>
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*Actor Elmore "Rip" Torn was arrested for breaking into a bank and carrying a firearm while intoxicated.  In 2009, he was given probation in a drunk-driving case.<ref>Associated Press (January 30, 2010).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/01/30/actor-rip-torn-arrested-allegedly-breaking-connecticut-bank/?test=latestnews "Actor Rip Torn arrested for allegedly breaking into Connecticut bank"].  Fox News website/Fox411.</ref>
 
*Former teen actor Leif Garrett was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. He has a number of former arrests including [[heroin]] possession.<ref>Smith, Ryan (February 3, 2010).  [http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/02/03/crimesider/entry6170622.shtml "Leif Garrett arrested: Former teen idol busted for controlled substance"].  CBS News website/News.</ref>
 
*Former teen actor Leif Garrett was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. He has a number of former arrests including [[heroin]] possession.<ref>Smith, Ryan (February 3, 2010).  [http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/02/03/crimesider/entry6170622.shtml "Leif Garrett arrested: Former teen idol busted for controlled substance"].  CBS News website/News.</ref>
 
*[[Sean Penn]] was charged with criminal battery and vandalism for attacking the paparazzi in October 2009, something he is long-known to have done .<ref>TMZ staff (February 19, 2010).  [http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/19/sean-penn-crime-battery-vandalism-prosecution-jail-paparazzi/ "Sean Penn charged with crimes"].  TMZ website.</ref>
 
*[[Sean Penn]] was charged with criminal battery and vandalism for attacking the paparazzi in October 2009, something he is long-known to have done .<ref>TMZ staff (February 19, 2010).  [http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/19/sean-penn-crime-battery-vandalism-prosecution-jail-paparazzi/ "Sean Penn charged with crimes"].  TMZ website.</ref>
 
*Comedian Andy Dick was arrested for groping an employee and a patron of a nightclub in West Virginia.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100125073335/http://www.herald-dispatch.com/breaking/x818845820/Andy-Dick-arrested-by-HPD "Andy Dick charged with felony, shows still on"] (January 23, 2010).  [Huntington, West Virginia] Herald Dispatch website.  Retrieved from January 25, 2010 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
*Comedian Andy Dick was arrested for groping an employee and a patron of a nightclub in West Virginia.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100125073335/http://www.herald-dispatch.com/breaking/x818845820/Andy-Dick-arrested-by-HPD "Andy Dick charged with felony, shows still on"] (January 23, 2010).  [Huntington, West Virginia] Herald Dispatch website.  Retrieved from January 25, 2010 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
*Actor Nicholas Brendon from ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Criminal Minds'' was arrested March 2010 in a drunken scuffle with police. He was charged with resisting arrest, two counts of battery against a police officer and felony vandalism. Brendon has a history of alcoholism.<ref>PopEater staff (April 7, 2010).  [http://www.popeater.com/2010/04/07/nicholas-brendon-arrested-charged/ "'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' star charged with police battery, vandalism"].  PopEater website.</ref>
 
*Actor Nicholas Brendon from ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Criminal Minds'' was arrested March 2010 in a drunken scuffle with police. He was charged with resisting arrest, two counts of battery against a police officer and felony vandalism. Brendon has a history of alcoholism.<ref>PopEater staff (April 7, 2010).  [http://www.popeater.com/2010/04/07/nicholas-brendon-arrested-charged/ "'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' star charged with police battery, vandalism"].  PopEater website.</ref>
*Hollywood television producer Bruce Beresford-Redman of CBS's ''Survivor'' series was arrested as the lead suspect in the murder of his wife.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/04/08/mexican-official-hollywood-tv-producer-suspect-wifes-death/?test=latestnews "'Survivor' producer 'suspected' in wife's death in Mexico"] (April 8, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox411/TV.</ref>
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*Hollywood television producer Bruce Beresford-Redman of CBS's ''Survivor'' series was arrested as the lead suspect in the murder of his wife.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/04/08/mexican-official-hollywood-tv-producer-suspect-wifes-death/?test=latestnews "'Survivor' producer 'suspected' in wife's death in Mexico"] (April 8, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox411/TV.</ref>
 
*Actor Chris Klein, star of the ''American Pie'' films, which glorify sex and alcohol abuse, was arrested for drunk driving in June 2010<ref>TMZ Staff (June 16, 2010). [http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/16/american-pie-chris-klein-busted-for-dui-arrest/ "'American Pie' star busted for DUI"].  TMZ website.</ref>
 
*Actor Chris Klein, star of the ''American Pie'' films, which glorify sex and alcohol abuse, was arrested for drunk driving in June 2010<ref>TMZ Staff (June 16, 2010). [http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/16/american-pie-chris-klein-busted-for-dui-arrest/ "'American Pie' star busted for DUI"].  TMZ website.</ref>
*Actor Michael Brea played roles in ''Ugly Betty'' and ''Step Up 3D'', killed his 55-year-old mother with a sword while yelling Bible verses.<ref>New York Post (November 24, 2010).  [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/11/24/ugly-betty-actor-allegedly-kills-mother-foot-sword-screaming-repent/ "'Ugly Betty' actor allegedly kills mother with 3-foot sword while screaming 'Repent'"].  Fox News website/Crime & courts.</ref>
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*Actor Michael Brea played roles in ''Ugly Betty'' and ''Step Up 3D'', killed his 55-year-old mother with a sword while yelling Bible verses.<ref>New York Post (November 24, 2010).  [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/11/24/ugly-betty-actor-allegedly-kills-mother-foot-sword-screaming-repent/ "'Ugly Betty' actor allegedly kills mother with 3-foot sword while screaming 'Repent'"].  Fox News website/Crime & courts.</ref>
*TV host and actor Gary Collins was arrested and charged with a felony for allegedly leaving a restaurant without paying his $59.35 tab.<ref>Associated Press (January 5, 2011).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/05/tv-host-gary-collins-arrested-skipping-restaurant/ "TV host Gary Collins arrested for skipping out on $59 restaurant bill"].  Fox News website/Fox411/TV.</ref>
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*TV host and actor Gary Collins was arrested and charged with a felony for allegedly leaving a restaurant without paying his $59.35 tab.<ref>Associated Press (January 5, 2011).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/05/tv-host-gary-collins-arrested-skipping-restaurant/ "TV host Gary Collins arrested for skipping out on $59 restaurant bill"].  Fox News website/Fox411/TV.</ref>
*Actress Jaime Pressly was arrested for driving under the influence.<ref>TMZ (January 11, 2011).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/11/jaime-pressly-wasted-dui-arrest/ "Jaime Pressly blew nearly three times legal limit on breathalyzer before arrest"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity news.</ref>
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*Actress Jaime Pressly was arrested for driving under the influence.<ref>TMZ (January 11, 2011).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/01/11/jaime-pressly-wasted-dui-arrest/ "Jaime Pressly blew nearly three times legal limit on breathalyzer before arrest"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity news.</ref>
*Korey Rowe, producer of the 9/11 conspiracy film [[Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup|''Loose Change'']], was arrested for selling heroin.<ref>Associated Press (January 31, 2011). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/31/conspiracy-film-producer-arrested-drug-charges/?test=latestnews "9/11 conspiracy film producer arrested on drug charges"].  Fox News website/Crime & courts.</ref>
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*Korey Rowe, producer of the 9/11 conspiracy film [[Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup|''Loose Change'']], was arrested for selling heroin.<ref>Associated Press (January 31, 2011). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/31/conspiracy-film-producer-arrested-drug-charges/?test=latestnews "9/11 conspiracy film producer arrested on drug charges"].  Fox News website/Crime & courts.</ref>
*Lindsay Lohan is facing felony grand theft charges; she was charged with stealing a $2500 necklace from a Venice boutique.<ref>McKay, Hollie (February 5, 2011).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/02/05/lindsay-lohan-facing-years-state-prison-jewelry-theft "Lindsay Lohan facing three years in state prison"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Movies.</ref>
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*Lindsay Lohan is facing felony grand theft charges; she was charged with stealing a $2500 necklace from a Venice boutique.<ref>McKay, Hollie (February 5, 2011).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/02/05/lindsay-lohan-facing-years-state-prison-jewelry-theft "Lindsay Lohan facing three years in state prison"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Movies.</ref>
*Christina Aguilera was arrested under the misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.<ref>Associated Press (March 1, 2011).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/03/01/christina-aguilera-arrested-public-intoxication-report-says/?test=faces "Christina Aguilera arrested for public intoxication"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Music.</ref>
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*Christina Aguilera was arrested under the misdemeanor charge of public intoxication.<ref>Associated Press (March 1, 2011).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/03/01/christina-aguilera-arrested-public-intoxication-report-says/?test=faces "Christina Aguilera arrested for public intoxication"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Music.</ref>
*Actor Tom Sizemore was arrested on an outstanding warrant for battery.<ref>Newscore (September 20, 2011). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/09/20/actor-tom-sizemore-arrested-on-outstanding-battery-warrant-report-says/#ixzz1YVp32AsJ "Actor Tom Sizemore arrested on outstanding battery warrant, report says"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Movies.</ref>
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*Actor Tom Sizemore was arrested on an outstanding warrant for battery.<ref>Newscore (September 20, 2011). [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/09/20/actor-tom-sizemore-arrested-on-outstanding-battery-warrant-report-says/#ixzz1YVp32AsJ "Actor Tom Sizemore arrested on outstanding battery warrant, report says"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Movies.</ref>
 
*Canadian filmmaker Roger Avary, who had collaborated with Quentin Tarantino in the past, was convicted of drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter in August 2009.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/film/story/2009/08/21/avary-plea.html "''Pulp Fiction'' writer pleads guilty over deadly car crash"] (August 21, 2009).  CBC News/Arts.</ref>
 
*Canadian filmmaker Roger Avary, who had collaborated with Quentin Tarantino in the past, was convicted of drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter in August 2009.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/film/story/2009/08/21/avary-plea.html "''Pulp Fiction'' writer pleads guilty over deadly car crash"] (August 21, 2009).  CBC News/Arts.</ref>
*Christian Bale was arrested for assaulting his mother.<ref>Associated Press (July 23, 2008).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,388124,00.html "Christian Bale arrested for allegedly assaulting mother, sister; actor denies allegation"]. Fox News website.</ref>
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*Christian Bale was arrested for assaulting his mother.<ref>Associated Press (July 23, 2008).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,388124,00.html "Christian Bale arrested for allegedly assaulting mother, sister; actor denies allegation"]. Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Nicole Polizzi, star of the reality show ''Jersey Shore'', was arrested in July 2010 for disorderly conduct and a month later was fined $500 for the charges that followed.<ref>Parry, Wayne (September 8, 2010).  [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2012835886_apusjerseyshorearrest.html "MTV's 'Snooki' fined $500 for bothering beachgoers"].  The Seattle Times website/Entertainment.</ref> On May 31, 2011 she got into troubles with the law once more, this time in [[Italy]].<ref>Lu, Anne (May 31, 2011).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20111010215259/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90050118?Snooki%20crashes%20into%20police%20patrol%20car%20in%20Florence%2C%20Causes%20traffic%20jam "Snooki crashes into police patrol car in Florence, causes traffic jam"].  All Headline News website.  Retrieved from October 10, 2011 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
*Nicole Polizzi, star of the reality show ''Jersey Shore'', was arrested in July 2010 for disorderly conduct and a month later was fined $500 for the charges that followed.<ref>Parry, Wayne (September 8, 2010).  [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2012835886_apusjerseyshorearrest.html "MTV's 'Snooki' fined $500 for bothering beachgoers"].  The Seattle Times website/Entertainment.</ref> On May 31, 2011 she got into troubles with the law once more, this time in [[Italy]].<ref>Lu, Anne (May 31, 2011).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20111010215259/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90050118?Snooki%20crashes%20into%20police%20patrol%20car%20in%20Florence%2C%20Causes%20traffic%20jam "Snooki crashes into police patrol car in Florence, causes traffic jam"].  All Headline News website.  Retrieved from October 10, 2011 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
*David Faustino, known primarily for playing Bud in ''Married With Children'', was arrested in 2007 for possessing marijuana.<ref>Associated Press (May 16, 2007).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,272977,00.html "'Married With Children' actor David Faustino arrested on marijuana, intoxication charges"].  Fox News website.</ref>
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*David Faustino, known primarily for playing Bud in ''Married With Children'', was arrested in 2007 for possessing marijuana.<ref>Associated Press (May 16, 2007).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,272977,00.html "'Married With Children' actor David Faustino arrested on marijuana, intoxication charges"].  Fox News website.</ref>
 
*Actress Natasha Lyonne has a long history of crime and drug use.<ref>Simonson, Robert (January 6, 2008).  [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/theater/06simo.html "When living at all is the best revenge"].  The New York Times website/Theatre.</ref>
 
*Actress Natasha Lyonne has a long history of crime and drug use.<ref>Simonson, Robert (January 6, 2008).  [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/theater/06simo.html "When living at all is the best revenge"].  The New York Times website/Theatre.</ref>
 
*Hollywood producer Robert Evans was convicted in 1980 of possessing cocaine.<ref>Weinraub, Bernard (May 20, 1993).  [http://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/20/movies/the-rise-and-fall-and-now-rise-of-robert-evans.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm "The rise and fall and, now, rise of Robert Evans"].  The New York Times website/Movies.</ref>
 
*Hollywood producer Robert Evans was convicted in 1980 of possessing cocaine.<ref>Weinraub, Bernard (May 20, 1993).  [http://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/20/movies/the-rise-and-fall-and-now-rise-of-robert-evans.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm "The rise and fall and, now, rise of Robert Evans"].  The New York Times website/Movies.</ref>
 
*Pop star Gary Glitter was convicted on charges related to child pornography and statutory rape.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1088318/Take-Sex-Offender-Registry-says-Gary-Glitter--taxpayers-fund-appeal.html "Take me off Sex Offender Registry, says Gary Glitter...and taxpayers will fund his appeal"] (November 21, 2008).  The Daily Mail website/News.</ref>
 
*Pop star Gary Glitter was convicted on charges related to child pornography and statutory rape.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1088318/Take-Sex-Offender-Registry-says-Gary-Glitter--taxpayers-fund-appeal.html "Take me off Sex Offender Registry, says Gary Glitter...and taxpayers will fund his appeal"] (November 21, 2008).  The Daily Mail website/News.</ref>
*Former child actor Taran Noah Smith from ''Home Improvement'' was arrested for a DUI and drug possession.<ref>TMZ (February 1, 2012).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/home-improvement-kid-busted-for-dui-and-drug-possession/?intcmp=obnetwork "'Home Improvement' actor Taran Noah Smith busted for DUI, drug possession"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity News.</ref>
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*Former child actor Taran Noah Smith from ''Home Improvement'' was arrested for a DUI and drug possession.<ref>TMZ (February 1, 2012).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/home-improvement-kid-busted-for-dui-and-drug-possession/?intcmp=obnetwork "'Home Improvement' actor Taran Noah Smith busted for DUI, drug possession"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity News.</ref>
 
*Zsa Zsa Gabor slapped a policeman in [[Beverly Hills]] in 1989 when she was stopped for a traffic violation.
 
*Zsa Zsa Gabor slapped a policeman in [[Beverly Hills]] in 1989 when she was stopped for a traffic violation.
 
*Elliot O. Rodger, the son of Hollywood Director Peter Rodger, murdered six people in Isla Vista, California on May 23, 2014, and then, according to most accounts, turned one of his weapons on himself.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Elliot O. Rodger, the son of Hollywood Director Peter Rodger, murdered six people in Isla Vista, California on May 23, 2014, and then, according to most accounts, turned one of his weapons on himself.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Elizabeth Taylor has been married eight (8) times, including a nearly 6-year marriage to [[John Warner|Senator John Warner]] (R-VA). Taylor was married to and divorced twice from [[Richard Burton]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000072/bio "Elizabeth Taylor biography"] (2004 or bef.).  Internet Movie Data Base website.</ref>
 
*Elizabeth Taylor has been married eight (8) times, including a nearly 6-year marriage to [[John Warner|Senator John Warner]] (R-VA). Taylor was married to and divorced twice from [[Richard Burton]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000072/bio "Elizabeth Taylor biography"] (2004 or bef.).  Internet Movie Data Base website.</ref>
 
*Spencer Tracy, best known as Father Flannigan in both ''[[Boys Town]]'' films (1938 and 1941) and also for the pro-&#8202;[[evolution]] ''[[Inherit the Wind]]'' (1960) and post [[World War II]] courtroom drama ''[[Judgment at Nuremberg]]'' (1961), was married to Louise Ten Broeck Treadwell from 1923-his death in 1967 but engaged in affairs with [[Joan Crawford]], [[Ingrid Bergman]] and his longest one with [[Katharine Hepburn]] until his death in 1967, claiming his "devout Catholic faith" was why he never got or sought a divorce from Treadwell.  
 
*Spencer Tracy, best known as Father Flannigan in both ''[[Boys Town]]'' films (1938 and 1941) and also for the pro-&#8202;[[evolution]] ''[[Inherit the Wind]]'' (1960) and post [[World War II]] courtroom drama ''[[Judgment at Nuremberg]]'' (1961), was married to Louise Ten Broeck Treadwell from 1923-his death in 1967 but engaged in affairs with [[Joan Crawford]], [[Ingrid Bergman]] and his longest one with [[Katharine Hepburn]] until his death in 1967, claiming his "devout Catholic faith" was why he never got or sought a divorce from Treadwell.  
*Valerie Bertinelli said her divorce from [[Eddie Van Halen]] was caused by infidelity and drug use—by both spouses. She said she was "destroying my body," trying to keep up with a rock-star lifestyle.<ref>Associated Press (February 26, 2008).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,332551,00.html "Valerie Bertinelli about divorce from Eddie Van Halen: 'I wasn't an angel either'"].  Fox News website.  See [[Fox News Channel]], [[Associated Press]]</ref>
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*Valerie Bertinelli said her divorce from [[Eddie Van Halen]] was caused by infidelity and drug use—by both spouses. She said she was "destroying my body," trying to keep up with a rock-star lifestyle.<ref>Associated Press (February 26, 2008).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,332551,00.html "Valerie Bertinelli about divorce from Eddie Van Halen: 'I wasn't an angel either'"].  Fox News website.  See [[Fox News Channel]], [[Associated Press]]</ref>
 
*Eva Gabor, younger sister of [[Zsa Zsa Gabor]], was married and divorced five times and had extramarital affairs with [[Frank Sinatra]] among others.
 
*Eva Gabor, younger sister of [[Zsa Zsa Gabor]], was married and divorced five times and had extramarital affairs with [[Frank Sinatra]] among others.
 
*Zsa Zsa Gabor has been married nine times. One of her marriages—to Felipe de Alba—was annulled after one day. Her most recent (9th) marriage to Frederic Prinz von Anhalt ended with her death on December 18, 2016 at age 99.
 
*Zsa Zsa Gabor has been married nine times. One of her marriages—to Felipe de Alba—was annulled after one day. Her most recent (9th) marriage to Frederic Prinz von Anhalt ended with her death on December 18, 2016 at age 99.
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*[[Drew Barrymore]] has two of the shortest celebrity marriages on record, one of 30 days and a five-month marriage to notorious lowbrow "comedian" Tom Green. Barrymore is a poster child for Hollywood values, as a former child star who became an alcoholic and drug addict who also posed for pornographic magazines.
 
*[[Drew Barrymore]] has two of the shortest celebrity marriages on record, one of 30 days and a five-month marriage to notorious lowbrow "comedian" Tom Green. Barrymore is a poster child for Hollywood values, as a former child star who became an alcoholic and drug addict who also posed for pornographic magazines.
 
*[[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], made public that he had an adulterous relationship and fathered a child with another woman.
 
*[[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], made public that he had an adulterous relationship and fathered a child with another woman.
*Halle Berry, a fanatic supporter of [[Barack Hussein Obama]],<ref>Lerer, Lisa (February 20, 2008).  [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8605.html "Obamamania verges on obsession"].  Politico website.</ref> had been married two times in the past and gave birth out of wedlock.<ref>Harrington, Amy (August 21, 2009).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/08/21/celebrities-kids-wedlock/ "Celebrities who had kids out of wedlock"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity News.</ref> Later on, Berry and her baby's father Gabriel Aubry had split and a custody battle between the two ensued.<ref>Marikar, Sheila (Feburary 2, 2011).  [http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/halle-berrys-latest-blunder-gabriel-aubry/story?id=12813387 "Gabriel Aubry: Another bad apple for Halle Berry?"].  ABC News website/Entertainment.</ref>
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*Halle Berry, a fanatic supporter of [[Barack Hussein Obama]],<ref>Lerer, Lisa (February 20, 2008).  [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8605.html "Obamamania verges on obsession"].  Politico website.</ref> had been married two times in the past and gave birth out of wedlock.<ref>Harrington, Amy (August 21, 2009).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/08/21/celebrities-kids-wedlock/ "Celebrities who had kids out of wedlock"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity News.</ref> Later on, Berry and her baby's father Gabriel Aubry had split and a custody battle between the two ensued.<ref>Marikar, Sheila (Feburary 2, 2011).  [http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/halle-berrys-latest-blunder-gabriel-aubry/story?id=12813387 "Gabriel Aubry: Another bad apple for Halle Berry?"].  ABC News website/Entertainment.</ref>
 
*[[Eddie Murphy]] impregnated former Spice Girl Melanie Brown without marrying her<ref>Silverman, Stephen M. (June 22, 2007).  [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043487,00.html "Mel B: DNA proves Eddie Murphy fathered her baby"].  People Magazine website/People.</ref> and later on severed all contact with Melanie and their daughter.<ref>Hilton, Beth (June 17, 2008).  [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a101281/mel-b-writes-song-about-eddie-murphy.html "Mel B writes song about Eddie Murphy"].  Digital Spy website/Music/News.</ref>
 
*[[Eddie Murphy]] impregnated former Spice Girl Melanie Brown without marrying her<ref>Silverman, Stephen M. (June 22, 2007).  [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043487,00.html "Mel B: DNA proves Eddie Murphy fathered her baby"].  People Magazine website/People.</ref> and later on severed all contact with Melanie and their daughter.<ref>Hilton, Beth (June 17, 2008).  [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a101281/mel-b-writes-song-about-eddie-murphy.html "Mel B writes song about Eddie Murphy"].  Digital Spy website/Music/News.</ref>
 
*[[Kim Kardashian]] and [[NBA]] player [[Kris Humphries]] got divorced after 72 days.<ref>Derakhshani, Tirdad (November 1, 2011).  [http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-01/news/30346165_1_kris-humphries-kim-and-kris-kim-kardashian#ixzz1cVCWcXKK "Sideshow: Smash go Kim and Kris"].  Philly.com [''The Philadelphia Inquirer''].</ref>
 
*[[Kim Kardashian]] and [[NBA]] player [[Kris Humphries]] got divorced after 72 days.<ref>Derakhshani, Tirdad (November 1, 2011).  [http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-01/news/30346165_1_kris-humphries-kim-and-kris-kim-kardashian#ixzz1cVCWcXKK "Sideshow: Smash go Kim and Kris"].  Philly.com [''The Philadelphia Inquirer''].</ref>
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* [[Alec Baldwin]], then star of [[30 Rock]], made an obscene phone call in 2007 to his small daughter, Ireland, calling her, among other things, "a thoughtless little pig".
 
* [[Alec Baldwin]], then star of [[30 Rock]], made an obscene phone call in 2007 to his small daughter, Ireland, calling her, among other things, "a thoughtless little pig".
 
* [[James Dean]] displayed an unhealthy interest in a 12-year-old boy.
 
* [[James Dean]] displayed an unhealthy interest in a 12-year-old boy.
* [[Charlie Sheen]] to wife Brooke Mueller: "I'll kill you." <ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/09/charlie-sheen-wife-brook-mueller-ill-kill-you/?test=latestnews "Charlie Sheen to wife Brooke Mueller: I'll kill you"] (August 9, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox 411/TV.</ref> Sheen was arrested on Christmas Day, 2009 for domestic abuse of his current wife Brooke. He was booked for  second-degree assault, menacing, and criminal mischief.<ref>Associated Press (December 25, 2009).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/12/25/actor-charlie-sheen-arrested-domestic-violence-charges/?test=faces "Actor Charlie Sheen released from jail after domestic abuse arrest"].  Fox News/Fox411/Movies.</ref> Sheen has a history that includes assaults against girlfriends and his former wife. He is also infamous for drug/alcohol abuse, having tried (and failed) numerous attempts in rehab clinics. He was fired from the sitcom ''Two and A Half Men'' where, in true Hollywood hypocrisy, he played an "amusingly" alcohol-abusing ladies' man, except the lifestyle proves consequence-free—at least from bad results. Sheen has become dangerously unhinged in recent weeks and has been making increasingly bizarre rants online. No one from Hollywood has yet to step in.
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* [[Charlie Sheen]] to wife Brooke Mueller: "I'll kill you." <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/09/charlie-sheen-wife-brook-mueller-ill-kill-you/?test=latestnews "Charlie Sheen to wife Brooke Mueller: I'll kill you"] (August 9, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox 411/TV.</ref> Sheen was arrested on Christmas Day, 2009 for domestic abuse of his current wife Brooke. He was booked for  second-degree assault, menacing, and criminal mischief.<ref>Associated Press (December 25, 2009).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/12/25/actor-charlie-sheen-arrested-domestic-violence-charges/?test=faces "Actor Charlie Sheen released from jail after domestic abuse arrest"].  Fox News/Fox411/Movies.</ref> Sheen has a history that includes assaults against girlfriends and his former wife. He is also infamous for drug/alcohol abuse, having tried (and failed) numerous attempts in rehab clinics. He was fired from the sitcom ''Two and A Half Men'' where, in true Hollywood hypocrisy, he played an "amusingly" alcohol-abusing ladies' man, except the lifestyle proves consequence-free—at least from bad results. Sheen has become dangerously unhinged in recent weeks and has been making increasingly bizarre rants online. No one from Hollywood has yet to step in.
 
* Trashing hotel rooms is a favorite form of offensive behavior by Hollywood types.  Many examples are readily available on the internet.<ref>See, e.g., Spitz, Marc (January 3, 2008).  [http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/0712_TrashedHotelRooms,6047/ "10 celebrity-trashed hotel rooms"].  BudgetTravel website.</ref>
 
* Trashing hotel rooms is a favorite form of offensive behavior by Hollywood types.  Many examples are readily available on the internet.<ref>See, e.g., Spitz, Marc (January 3, 2008).  [http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/0712_TrashedHotelRooms,6047/ "10 celebrity-trashed hotel rooms"].  BudgetTravel website.</ref>
 
*[[Mel Gibson]], who had started drinking again, was arrested in 2006 after being stopped for driving at 84&nbsp;mph in a 45&nbsp;mph zone on a notoriously dangerous road in Malibu, California.<ref>Associated Press (July 31, 2006).  [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14080210/ "Mel Gibson apologizes after DUI arrest"].  Today Show website [NBC].</ref> A breathalyzer test confirmed he was drunk and next to him was an open bottle of Tequila; after being arrested he hurled anti-Semitic abuse at the Jewish police officer who stopped him.<ref>Harlow, John (July 30, 2006).  [http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/world_news/article192329.ece "Mel Gibson rants against Jews in a drunk-driving arrest"]. The Sunday Times website.  Fee required for full article.</ref>
 
*[[Mel Gibson]], who had started drinking again, was arrested in 2006 after being stopped for driving at 84&nbsp;mph in a 45&nbsp;mph zone on a notoriously dangerous road in Malibu, California.<ref>Associated Press (July 31, 2006).  [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14080210/ "Mel Gibson apologizes after DUI arrest"].  Today Show website [NBC].</ref> A breathalyzer test confirmed he was drunk and next to him was an open bottle of Tequila; after being arrested he hurled anti-Semitic abuse at the Jewish police officer who stopped him.<ref>Harlow, John (July 30, 2006).  [http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/world_news/article192329.ece "Mel Gibson rants against Jews in a drunk-driving arrest"]. The Sunday Times website.  Fee required for full article.</ref>
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*Many Hollywood stars who have purposely sought fame have then turned violent upon photographers and fans. Sean Penn is well known to lash out at photographers.
 
*Many Hollywood stars who have purposely sought fame have then turned violent upon photographers and fans. Sean Penn is well known to lash out at photographers.
 
*The parents of 16-year old Jamie Lynn Spears allowing her unwed pregnancy to be publicly portrayed as a normal act even though she is a role model for millions of underage teenagers. Gloucester, Massachusetts mayor, Carolyn Kirk, recently blamed the glamorizing of teen pregnancy by Jamie Lynn Spears for the 17 high school teenagers that got pregnant at the same time that Spears did.<ref>Levenson, Michael (June 23, 2008).  [http://archive.is/oZBX5 "Gloucester mayor rebuts report of teen pregnancy pact"].  Boston Globe website/News/Local.  Retrieved from June 28, 2013 archive at archive.is website.</ref>
 
*The parents of 16-year old Jamie Lynn Spears allowing her unwed pregnancy to be publicly portrayed as a normal act even though she is a role model for millions of underage teenagers. Gloucester, Massachusetts mayor, Carolyn Kirk, recently blamed the glamorizing of teen pregnancy by Jamie Lynn Spears for the 17 high school teenagers that got pregnant at the same time that Spears did.<ref>Levenson, Michael (June 23, 2008).  [http://archive.is/oZBX5 "Gloucester mayor rebuts report of teen pregnancy pact"].  Boston Globe website/News/Local.  Retrieved from June 28, 2013 archive at archive.is website.</ref>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]] proudly displays her [[gay]] sexuality for all to see. On August 16, 2008, DeGeneres "married" Portia de Rossi in a small ceremony in Beverly Hills. ''Fox News'' called it "the biggest celebrity union since California legalized same-sex marriage." <ref>FoxNews.com and Associated Press (August 18, 2008).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,405085,00.html "Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi marry"].  FoxNews website.</ref> Now, her fans and millions of young girls can read about her gay "marriage" in magazines such as ''People'' and ''Us'' Magazine and hear about it on celebrity news television shows.
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*[[Ellen DeGeneres]] proudly displays her [[gay]] sexuality for all to see. On August 16, 2008, DeGeneres "married" Portia de Rossi in a small ceremony in Beverly Hills. ''Fox News'' called it "the biggest celebrity union since California legalized same-sex marriage." <ref>FoxNews.com and Associated Press (August 18, 2008).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,405085,00.html "Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi marry"].  FoxNews website.</ref> Now, her fans and millions of young girls can read about her gay "marriage" in magazines such as ''People'' and ''Us'' Magazine and hear about it on celebrity news television shows.
*Rapper [[Kanye West]] and his bodyguard attacked the paparazzi at [[LAX]] airport and allegedly smashed a $10,000 camera on the floor. The pair were arrested for felony vandalism.<ref>Associated Press (September 12, 2008).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,420869,00.html "Kanye West arrested in altercation with paparazzi"].  FoxNews website.</ref>
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*Rapper [[Kanye West]] and his bodyguard attacked the paparazzi at [[LAX]] airport and allegedly smashed a $10,000 camera on the floor. The pair were arrested for felony vandalism.<ref>Associated Press (September 12, 2008).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,420869,00.html "Kanye West arrested in altercation with paparazzi"].  FoxNews website.</ref>
*Celebrity of the moment [[Kourtney Kardashian]] gave a risqué lingerie shoot while pregnant with her boyfriend's child. After birth, Mom and baby adorned magazine covers, highlighting the modern acceptance of single motherhood. The cover reads ''"Baby Mason will bring our family together,"'' obscuring the traditional meaning of family.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/10/16/kardashian-sisters/#slide=2 "The Kardashian sisters celebrate Kourtney's 31st!"] (October 16, 2009).  Fox News website/Entertainment.</ref>
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*Celebrity of the moment [[Kourtney Kardashian]] gave a risqué lingerie shoot while pregnant with her boyfriend's child. After birth, Mom and baby adorned magazine covers, highlighting the modern acceptance of single motherhood. The cover reads ''"Baby Mason will bring our family together,"'' obscuring the traditional meaning of family.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/10/16/kardashian-sisters/#slide=2 "The Kardashian sisters celebrate Kourtney's 31st!"] (October 16, 2009).  Fox News website/Entertainment.</ref>
 
*Actor [[Jude Law]] had a sexual relationship with model Samantha Burke that produced a daughter. It is reported that Law finally went to visit his daughter for the first time, 5 months after she was born.<ref>[http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/jude-law-makes-first-visit-to-love-child-216056/ "Jude Law makes first visit to love child"] (March 1, 2010).  Celebrity-Gossip.net website.</ref>
 
*Actor [[Jude Law]] had a sexual relationship with model Samantha Burke that produced a daughter. It is reported that Law finally went to visit his daughter for the first time, 5 months after she was born.<ref>[http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/jude-law-makes-first-visit-to-love-child-216056/ "Jude Law makes first visit to love child"] (March 1, 2010).  Celebrity-Gossip.net website.</ref>
*Actor [[Tom Hanks]] called Mormons 'un-American' for their support of [[Proposition 8]] in California.<ref>Fox News (January 23, 2009).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/01/23/tom-hanks-apologizes-calling-mormon-supporters-proposition-american/ "Tom Hanks apologizes for calling Mormon supporters of Proposition 8 'Un-American'"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity News.</ref>
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*Actor [[Tom Hanks]] called Mormons 'un-American' for their support of [[Proposition 8]] in California.<ref>Fox News (January 23, 2009).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/01/23/tom-hanks-apologizes-calling-mormon-supporters-proposition-american/ "Tom Hanks apologizes for calling Mormon supporters of Proposition 8 'Un-American'"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity News.</ref>
 
*[[Woody Allen]] seduced and took pornographic photographs of the youthful daughter of his then girlfriend [[Mia Farrow]].
 
*[[Woody Allen]] seduced and took pornographic photographs of the youthful daughter of his then girlfriend [[Mia Farrow]].
 
*Director [[John Waters]] claims that is biggest influence for his "films" are pornographic movies. In addition, he is openly gay and thinks he's okay.
 
*Director [[John Waters]] claims that is biggest influence for his "films" are pornographic movies. In addition, he is openly gay and thinks he's okay.
*[[John Cusack]] calls for a Satanic death cult to descend on ''Fox News'', Dick Armey, Newt Gingrich and GOP welfare freaks.<ref>Piazza, Jo (August 31, 2012). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/31/actor-john-cusack-calls-satanic-death-fox-news-gop-leaders/?test=faces "John Cusack calls for 'Satanic death' of Fox News, GOP leaders"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity news.</ref>
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*[[John Cusack]] calls for a Satanic death cult to descend on ''Fox News'', Dick Armey, Newt Gingrich and GOP welfare freaks.<ref>Piazza, Jo (August 31, 2012). [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/31/actor-john-cusack-calls-satanic-death-fox-news-gop-leaders/?test=faces "John Cusack calls for 'Satanic death' of Fox News, GOP leaders"].  Fox News website/Fox411/Celebrity news.</ref>
 
*[[Brad Pitt]], appearing in a Spike Lee film announces his desire to see BP executives get the death penalty.<ref>Gavin, Patrick (August 23, 2010).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20121113001023/http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1008/pitt_death_penalty_for_bp.html "Brad Pitt: Death penalty for BP"].  Politico website.  Retrieved from November 13, 2012 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> Pitt also admitted to having a history of drug use, and while he claims it belongs in his past [[Quentin Tarantino]] has said otherwise.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1207391/Brad-Pitt-offered-drugs-reveals-Quentin-Tarantino-actor-claims-quit-cannabis-years-ago.html "'Brad Pitt offered me drugs,' reveals Quentin Tarantino after actor claims he quit cannabis years ago"] (August 18, 2009).  Daily Mail [U.K.] website/U.S. Showbiz.</ref>
 
*[[Brad Pitt]], appearing in a Spike Lee film announces his desire to see BP executives get the death penalty.<ref>Gavin, Patrick (August 23, 2010).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20121113001023/http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1008/pitt_death_penalty_for_bp.html "Brad Pitt: Death penalty for BP"].  Politico website.  Retrieved from November 13, 2012 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> Pitt also admitted to having a history of drug use, and while he claims it belongs in his past [[Quentin Tarantino]] has said otherwise.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1207391/Brad-Pitt-offered-drugs-reveals-Quentin-Tarantino-actor-claims-quit-cannabis-years-ago.html "'Brad Pitt offered me drugs,' reveals Quentin Tarantino after actor claims he quit cannabis years ago"] (August 18, 2009).  Daily Mail [U.K.] website/U.S. Showbiz.</ref>
 
*[[Tracy Morgan]] made lewd comments about [[Sarah Palin]].<ref>Gerstein, Julie (January 27, 2011). [http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/01/tnt_apologizes_for_tracy_morga.html "TNT apologizes for Tracy Morgan’s Sarah Palin comment"].  Vulture website.</ref>
 
*[[Tracy Morgan]] made lewd comments about [[Sarah Palin]].<ref>Gerstein, Julie (January 27, 2011). [http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/01/tnt_apologizes_for_tracy_morga.html "TNT apologizes for Tracy Morgan’s Sarah Palin comment"].  Vulture website.</ref>
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Hollywood values often result in [[Celebrity|celebrities]] going into rehabilitation clinics. Here are some examples:
 
Hollywood values often result in [[Celebrity|celebrities]] going into rehabilitation clinics. Here are some examples:
 
*[[Anthony Michael Hall]], of teen "humor" pics ''[[Sixteen Candles]]'' and ''[[The Breakfast Club]]'' where he was a real life [[teenager]], was in rehab for [[alcoholism]].
 
*[[Anthony Michael Hall]], of teen "humor" pics ''[[Sixteen Candles]]'' and ''[[The Breakfast Club]]'' where he was a real life [[teenager]], was in rehab for [[alcoholism]].
*[[Kirsten Dunst]] checked into the [[Cirque Lodge]] treatment facility in [[Utah]] after a week of hard partying at the [[Sundance Film Festival]], according to a source at the lodge, although the lodge's director of operations denies this.<ref name = "foxkirsten">[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,329545,00.html "Reports say Kirsten Dunst in rehab; Rep for facility denies it"] (February 8, 2008).  Fox News website.  See [[Fox News]].</ref>
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*[[Kirsten Dunst]] checked into the [[Cirque Lodge]] treatment facility in [[Utah]] after a week of hard partying at the [[Sundance Film Festival]], according to a source at the lodge, although the lodge's director of operations denies this.<ref name = "foxkirsten">[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,329545,00.html "Reports say Kirsten Dunst in rehab; Rep for facility denies it"] (February 8, 2008).  Fox News website.  See [[Fox News]].</ref>
    
The following all checked into the above facility seeking treatment for various psychological problems:
 
The following all checked into the above facility seeking treatment for various psychological problems:
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*[[Courtney Love]]
 
*[[Courtney Love]]
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*[[Heather Locklear]]<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/06/24/heather-locklear-checks-into-psychological-treatment-facility-rep-tells.html "Heather Locklear checks into psychological treatment facility rep tells magazine"] (June 24, 2008).  Fox News website. "A spokeswoman for the 47-year-old star said: 'Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression.'"  She "checked into a clinic in [[Arizona]] that treats depression."</ref>
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*[[Heather Locklear]]<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/06/24/heather-locklear-checks-into-psychological-treatment-facility-rep-tells.html "Heather Locklear checks into psychological treatment facility rep tells magazine"] (June 24, 2008).  Fox News website. "A spokeswoman for the 47-year-old star said: 'Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression.'"  She "checked into a clinic in [[Arizona]] that treats depression."</ref>
    
*[[David Arquette]], enters rehab for treatment of alcohol abuse and depression.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/01/david-arquette-rehab-alcohol-courteney-cox-arquette.html "David Arquette enters rehab; Courteney Cox supportive"] (January 3, 2011). ''Los Angeles Times'' website/Ministry of Gossip.</ref>
 
*[[David Arquette]], enters rehab for treatment of alcohol abuse and depression.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/01/david-arquette-rehab-alcohol-courteney-cox-arquette.html "David Arquette enters rehab; Courteney Cox supportive"] (January 3, 2011). ''Los Angeles Times'' website/Ministry of Gossip.</ref>
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* [[Mark Wahlberg]] upon meeting Charlton Heston on the set of 2001's remake of ''Planet of the Apes'', Wahlberg rudely told Heston, "It was very disturbing meeting you." Later, Wahlberg would have this to say at the MTV Movie Awards: ''"I believe Charlton Heston is America's best villain because he loves guns so much. Maybe he should get the award for being president of the National Rifle Association."''<ref>Codrea, David (2001). [http://web.archive.org/web/20140702162328/http://www.keepandbeararms.com/information/XcIBViewItem.asp?ID=2360 "Planet of the ape"].  Keep and Bear Arms website.  Retrieved from July 2, 2014 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> Wahlberg's character in ''Planet of the Apes'' uses a gun to defend himself and other humans from the apes who would rule over them.
 
* [[Mark Wahlberg]] upon meeting Charlton Heston on the set of 2001's remake of ''Planet of the Apes'', Wahlberg rudely told Heston, "It was very disturbing meeting you." Later, Wahlberg would have this to say at the MTV Movie Awards: ''"I believe Charlton Heston is America's best villain because he loves guns so much. Maybe he should get the award for being president of the National Rifle Association."''<ref>Codrea, David (2001). [http://web.archive.org/web/20140702162328/http://www.keepandbeararms.com/information/XcIBViewItem.asp?ID=2360 "Planet of the ape"].  Keep and Bear Arms website.  Retrieved from July 2, 2014 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> Wahlberg's character in ''Planet of the Apes'' uses a gun to defend himself and other humans from the apes who would rule over them.
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* [[Helen Mirren]] played Queen Elizabeth II in 2006's movie ''The Queen'', but [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,414361,00.html admits she used to use cocaine] as a result of her poor life choices as a younger woman.
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* [[Helen Mirren]] played Queen Elizabeth II in 2006's movie ''The Queen'', but [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,414361,00.html admits she used to use cocaine] as a result of her poor life choices as a younger woman.
    
* The [[Toyota Prius]]: Many celebrities  will often be seen driving a Prius when in the public eye but drive a supercar such as a [[Porsche]] or [[Ferrari]] when they believe people are not watching.
 
* The [[Toyota Prius]]: Many celebrities  will often be seen driving a Prius when in the public eye but drive a supercar such as a [[Porsche]] or [[Ferrari]] when they believe people are not watching.
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==Vanity and [[Idol]] Worship==
 
==Vanity and [[Idol]] Worship==
[[Hollywood]] places a value on appearance and it is driven into the minds of those who they seek profits and adulation from. There is such a need to be rich and famous that anything goes. It may be glamorizing to reveal skin <ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/07/15/lovely-talented-khloe-kardashian?test=faces "Khloe Kardashian: 2010's classiest celebrity: The youngest of the Kardashian gals decided flashing photographers was the best way to get some attention"] (April 1, 2010).  Fox News website/Entertainment.</ref> or shamelessly being sex symbols to audiences. Pat-your-back awards ceremonies whereby we breathlessly await the ''stars'' to arrive. Naturally, scandals make big headlines and these people are no stranger to controversy for [[money]]. These fake gods have captured the hearts of millions upon millions who follow their every move. Negative stereotypes poison the minds of their followers. Women feel less worthy due to the overwhelming influence touching every part of society. [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State's]] Media Research found the following regarding women's magazines, "Past research indicates that exposure to thin models results in lower [[self-esteem]] and decreased weight satisfaction, and to increased depression, guilt, shame, [[stress]], insecurity and body dissatisfaction." <ref>Campbell, Erin M. (Jan. 2002 or bef.)  [http://comm.psu.edu/medialab/research-article/construction-of-beauty-as-a-measure-of-self-worth-among-college-females "Construction of beauty as a measure of self-worth among college females: the role of fashion magazines"].  Penn State College of Communications website/Media effects research lab.</ref>
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[[Hollywood]] places a value on appearance and it is driven into the minds of those who they seek profits and adulation from. There is such a need to be rich and famous that anything goes. It may be glamorizing to reveal skin <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/07/15/lovely-talented-khloe-kardashian?test=faces "Khloe Kardashian: 2010's classiest celebrity: The youngest of the Kardashian gals decided flashing photographers was the best way to get some attention"] (April 1, 2010).  Fox News website/Entertainment.</ref> or shamelessly being sex symbols to audiences. Pat-your-back awards ceremonies whereby we breathlessly await the ''stars'' to arrive. Naturally, scandals make big headlines and these people are no stranger to controversy for [[money]]. These fake gods have captured the hearts of millions upon millions who follow their every move. Negative stereotypes poison the minds of their followers. Women feel less worthy due to the overwhelming influence touching every part of society. [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State's]] Media Research found the following regarding women's magazines, "Past research indicates that exposure to thin models results in lower [[self-esteem]] and decreased weight satisfaction, and to increased depression, guilt, shame, [[stress]], insecurity and body dissatisfaction." <ref>Campbell, Erin M. (Jan. 2002 or bef.)  [http://comm.psu.edu/medialab/research-article/construction-of-beauty-as-a-measure-of-self-worth-among-college-females "Construction of beauty as a measure of self-worth among college females: the role of fashion magazines"].  Penn State College of Communications website/Media effects research lab.</ref>
    
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Very many child actors and actresses have gone on to have damaged and tragically short lives as a result of early exposure to Hollywood Values.
 
Very many child actors and actresses have gone on to have damaged and tragically short lives as a result of early exposure to Hollywood Values.
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Debbie Gibson reflects on her life as a sixteen-year-old teenage Pop star and her exposure to the very sinister side of show business. “It is very disheartening that there are so many older men that prey on young performers.”  What is even more disturbing than dirty male fans would be older male record executives trying to take her to adult parties and corrupt her with alcohol. Even the way the paparazzi stalk the younger artists is very different from following around adults.<ref>McKay, Hollie (July 17, 2009).  [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,533542,00.html?test=faces "Debbie Gibson speaks out about pedophile fans wanting to 'corrupt little girls'"].  Fox News website.</ref>
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Debbie Gibson reflects on her life as a sixteen-year-old teenage Pop star and her exposure to the very sinister side of show business. “It is very disheartening that there are so many older men that prey on young performers.”  What is even more disturbing than dirty male fans would be older male record executives trying to take her to adult parties and corrupt her with alcohol. Even the way the paparazzi stalk the younger artists is very different from following around adults.<ref>McKay, Hollie (July 17, 2009).  [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,533542,00.html?test=faces "Debbie Gibson speaks out about pedophile fans wanting to 'corrupt little girls'"].  Fox News website.</ref>
    
Former child-actor Corey Feldman tells ABC that a big group of Hollywood executives are responsible for pedophilia and rape of underage stars.<ref>Price, Andrew (August 16, 2011).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20111106062955/http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/aprice/2011/08/16/child-molestation-allegations-against-hollywood-must-be-investigated/ "Child molestation allegations against Hollywood must be investigated"].  Breitbart/Big Hollywood.  Retrieved from November 6, 2011 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> Feldman blames the death of troubled teen actor Corey Haim on Haim's Hollywood agent who molested him at age 14.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2025357/Paedophilia-Hollywoods-biggest-problem-alleges-child-star-Corey-Feldman.html "'Paedophilia is Hollywood's biggest problem,' explosive claim by former child star Corey Feldman"] (August 12, 2011).  DailyMail.com [U. K.]/U.S. Showbiz.</ref>
 
Former child-actor Corey Feldman tells ABC that a big group of Hollywood executives are responsible for pedophilia and rape of underage stars.<ref>Price, Andrew (August 16, 2011).  [http://web.archive.org/web/20111106062955/http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/aprice/2011/08/16/child-molestation-allegations-against-hollywood-must-be-investigated/ "Child molestation allegations against Hollywood must be investigated"].  Breitbart/Big Hollywood.  Retrieved from November 6, 2011 archive at Internet Archive.</ref> Feldman blames the death of troubled teen actor Corey Haim on Haim's Hollywood agent who molested him at age 14.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2025357/Paedophilia-Hollywoods-biggest-problem-alleges-child-star-Corey-Feldman.html "'Paedophilia is Hollywood's biggest problem,' explosive claim by former child star Corey Feldman"] (August 12, 2011).  DailyMail.com [U. K.]/U.S. Showbiz.</ref>
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The father of teen idol Miley Cyrus said Disney destroyed their family.<ref>NewsCore (February 15, 2011).  [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/02/15/billy-ray-cyrus-scared-daughter-miley-says-hannah-montana-destroyed-family/#?test=faces "Billy Ray Cyrus scared for daughter Miley, says Hannah Montana 'destroyed my family'"].  Fox News website/Fox411/TV.</ref> Billy Ray Cyrus accuses Miley's 'handlers' (Disney Executives) of going too far to promote her and when she got bad press they made her father the scapegoat.
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The father of teen idol Miley Cyrus said Disney destroyed their family.<ref>NewsCore (February 15, 2011).  [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/02/15/billy-ray-cyrus-scared-daughter-miley-says-hannah-montana-destroyed-family/#?test=faces "Billy Ray Cyrus scared for daughter Miley, says Hannah Montana 'destroyed my family'"].  Fox News website/Fox411/TV.</ref> Billy Ray Cyrus accuses Miley's 'handlers' (Disney Executives) of going too far to promote her and when she got bad press they made her father the scapegoat.
    
=== Reality show participants ===
 
=== Reality show participants ===
[[MTV]] is notorious for filming underage participants in reality shows. The pressure of instant fame with people in trying circumstances to begin with, the off-camera news starts to creep more into the media. Arrests, suicide attempts, drugs and rehab are just some of the issues involving reality stars personal lives. Legal contracts with the network spell out MTV's rights to exploit their situations on the show. Psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere. “In this country the media rewards bad behavior with more attention, thus more bad behavior is manifested because it is reinforced and rewarded." <ref>Piazza, Jo (June 17, 2011). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/06/17/is-mtv-repsonsible-when-at-risk-girls-it-exploits-go-off-deep-end/#ixzz1PYwX10oc "Is MTV responsible when at-risk teens it features go off the deep end?"]  Fox News website/Fox 411/TV.</ref>
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[[MTV]] is notorious for filming underage participants in reality shows. The pressure of instant fame with people in trying circumstances to begin with, the off-camera news starts to creep more into the media. Arrests, suicide attempts, drugs and rehab are just some of the issues involving reality stars personal lives. Legal contracts with the network spell out MTV's rights to exploit their situations on the show. Psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere. “In this country the media rewards bad behavior with more attention, thus more bad behavior is manifested because it is reinforced and rewarded." <ref>Piazza, Jo (June 17, 2011). [http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/06/17/is-mtv-repsonsible-when-at-risk-girls-it-exploits-go-off-deep-end/#ixzz1PYwX10oc "Is MTV responsible when at-risk teens it features go off the deep end?"]  Fox News website/Fox 411/TV.</ref>
    
==Productions==
 
==Productions==
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*[http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/news/articles/2010/mtvmovieawards.asp  Parent's Television Council: MTV’s Movie Awards Will Honor Profanity]
 
*[http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/news/articles/2010/mtvmovieawards.asp  Parent's Television Council: MTV’s Movie Awards Will Honor Profanity]
 
*[http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/vernon/100802 From Hollywood: to Hitler with love (Stalin, too)]
 
*[http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/vernon/100802 From Hollywood: to Hitler with love (Stalin, too)]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/12/17/dumbest-things-celebs-said/?test=faces Ten Dumbest Things Celebs Said in 2010]
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*[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/12/17/dumbest-things-celebs-said/?test=faces Ten Dumbest Things Celebs Said in 2010]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2011/01/04/foul-mouthed-celebs/?test=faces#slide=1 Foul Mouthed Celebrities]
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*[http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2011/01/04/foul-mouthed-celebs/?test=faces#slide=1 Foul Mouthed Celebrities]
 
*[http://www.irishexaminerusa.com/mt/2011/01/04/pop_culture_killing_classic_tr.html Pop Culture Killing Classic Traditions]
 
*[http://www.irishexaminerusa.com/mt/2011/01/04/pop_culture_killing_classic_tr.html Pop Culture Killing Classic Traditions]
 
*[http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/ Andrew Breitbart's BigHollywood.com]
 
*[http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/ Andrew Breitbart's BigHollywood.com]
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