Addiction to Fame and Celebrity

Question: Are Narcissists addicted to being famous? Answer: You bet. This, by far, is their predominant drive. Being famous encompasses a few important functions: it endows the narcissist with power, provides him with a constant Source of Narcissistic Supply (admiration, adoration, approval, awe), and fulfils important Ego functions. The image that the narcissist projects is hurled back at him, reflected by those exposed to his celebrity or fame. This way...  Read More »

Anxiety Disorder Of Celebrities And Media Speculation

Take a look at the tabloid scene today and, chances are, you’ll see nothing but second-guesses and armchair diagnoses of Britney Spears’ mental health problems. Everything from anxiety disorder to depression, from bi-polar disorder to schizophrenia have been blamed for her recent (and not so recent) behavior. Just a few months prior, the tabloids were doing the exact same thing to Tom Cruise, especially after that infamous moment where he jumped...  Read More »

Lindsay Lohan Drinking Shirley Temples Before (Alleged) Attack

Who knew one little pink drink could get a girl into so much trouble? The Lindsay Lohan alleged Betty Ford assault saga continues today….. Sources close to the constantly-troubled actress say the only thing Lindsay Lohan was drinking on the night in question is Shirley Temples. So there! …Linday met up with a friend at the Viceroy Hotel in Palm Springs, CA on December 11 to have her hair done. While there, our sources say Lindsay knocked back the non-alcoholic...  Read More »

Lindsay Lohan (Alleged) Assault Victim Fired By Betty Ford

Earlier today I told you about the assault allegations a staff member at the Betty Ford clinic is bringing against Lindsay Lohan. Well now there’s been a slight plot twist in the story. Apparently, by talking to TMZ, Dawn Holland violated her contract with the Betty Ford Clinic and her services were terminated. In a statement to TMZ, Betty Ford officials say, “Regrettably, on December 21, 2010, one of our employees violated strict confidentiality guidelines...  Read More »

Help Fund A San Francisco Rave Documentary by Martin O’Brien and DJ Jeno

Become a part of S.F. Rave History! Martin O’Brien (The Gathering, Freedom) and DJ Jenö (Wicked, Noise From The Void) are making a documentary about the inspirational early days of the Bay Area rave scene and need your help. In order to finish the film they have launched a Kickstarter.com campaign to raise much needed funds. Every penny counts as they only have 45 days to raise $20,000 and you can really help them reach that goal. Click on the link below...  Read More »

Actor Steve Landesberg Dies At Age 65

Best known for his role as detective Arthur Dietrich on the TV sitcom Barney Miller, actor Steve Landesberg passed away in Los Angeles on Monday after battling cancer. “Steve was a true gentleman,” said his agent, Jeffrey Leavitt “Working with Steve was an honor both personally and professionally. He will be missed.” Aside from his role on ‘Barney Miller,’ Landesberg was also a veteran stand-up comic and writer. He wrote several episodes of the...  Read More »

Lindsay Lohan Assaulted A Rehab Staff Member. Allegedly.

Can’t a girl get her rehab on without some crazy nurse Ratchet bitch accusing her of assault? I mean really! Lindsay Lohan has been accused of assaulting a female staff member at the Betty Ford Clinic, and the chick wants Lindsay to be prosecuted. According to law enforcement sources, the Palm Desert Police Department is currently investigating an alleged altercation that took place after Lindsay Lohan and her roommates reportedly returned to the center past...  Read More »