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Meet Hollywood's Republicans

Evann Gastaldo — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:50:05 CST

Hollywood may be seemingly rife with outspoken liberals, but Chuck Norris (who is currently backing Newt Gingrich) is far from the only Republican celebrity. A sampling of those who lean right, courtesy of E! and the Atlantic : Jessica Simpson : She endorsed George W. Bush in 2004, and her dad said...

Heather Locklear's Family Pushes for Rehab

John Johnson — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:02:25 CST

Heather Locklear has been released from the hospital over her latest reported scare with alcohol and prescription drugs, and her family wants her to go directly to UCLA Hospital for serious rehab, reports TMZ . The 50-year-old, who went to more of a "boutique" type of rehab in October, is resisting,...

Heather Locklear Hospitalized After OD

Mary Papenfuss — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:30:00 CST

Actress Heather Locklear was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital yesterday after downing a dangerous mix of prescription pills and booze, according to officials. The 50-year-old Melrose Place actress was conscious when paramedics arrived and is responding well to treatment, sources told TMZ . Locklear was treated in 2008 for depression,...

Everyone Got Married This Weekend

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:16:05 CDT

Apparently love was in the air this weekend as at least four celebrities got married and another got engaged: Tara Reid had a whirlwind wedding weekend in Greece, People reports. She breathlessly tweeted her engagement Saturday, then just hours later tweeted that she got married. (Click to see her massive...

Locklear Cops Plea on DUI Charges

Harry Kimball — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:35:38 CST

Heather Locklear copped a plea in her DUI case today and won't serve jail time, People reports. The actress was arrested in September for driving erratically in Santa Barbara. In exchange for the dismissal of the DUI charges, Locklear pleaded no contest to reckless driving; she will pay a $700...

Locklear Indicted on DUI Charge

Neal Colgrass — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:17:42 CST

Prosecutors today charged Heather Locklear with driving under the influence of drugs, People reports. Filed by the district attorney in Santa Barbara, Calif., 2 months after Locklear's DUI arrest, the misdemeanor charge blames her intoxication on "prescription medications." A conviction could force the actress, 47, to pay a fine or...

Reporter Dropped Dime on Locklear, Pocketed $25K

Elizabeth Wolff — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:26:42 CDT

A former magazine editor collected $27,500 from a gossip internet site after making the 911 phone call that led to Heather Locklear's DUI bust, reports ABC News. Jill Ishkanian, a one-time editor at Us Weekly magazine, called the cops after spotting Lockyear in the parking lot of a California...

Locklear Nabbed for SoCal DUI

Drew Nelles — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:18:55 CDT

California cops arrested Heather Locklear yesterday for driving under the influence of something—they're just not sure what, TMZ reports. No booze was involved and Locklear was released without bail, say police in Santa Barbara, Calif., who are still conducting drug tests. Her custody battle with ex-hubbie Richie Sambora may...

Locklear Checks Into Rehab for Anxiety, Depression

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:57:22 CDT

Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression at a facility in Arizona. "She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication," said a spokeswoman for the 46-year-old actress, offering no further details. Locklear's divorce from Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was finalized in April 2007, and she is reportedly...