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BRET MICHAELS IS FAKING HIS HEAD INJURY -- OR AT THE VERY LEAST MAKING IT SEEM WORSE?
My sources are telling me that Poison front man Bret Michaels is doing "just fine" and hanging out "playing mario brothers" and "working on a new record" -- he was even spotted in a gym yesterday! WTF???
Help Brett Meisner Restore Stephen Baldwin... It's God's will (and mine)...
A friend of mine for over 15 years (we met on the set of the Usual Suspects), I think Stephen Baldwin needs a chance to be heard and not to have this story exploited or sensationalized. Is Hollywood afraid of God? It would seem that way. But now you can make a difference. Watch the following video so that you can help restore Stephen Baldwin today!
Stephen Baldwin of the famous “Baldwin Brothers” Hollywood clan is a veteran actor who has starred in over 60 films and TV shows. He is no stranger to the Hollywood life of glitz, glamour and the public eye.
In 2003, he had an experience that changed his life forever. He became Born Again Christian, giving his life to Jesus Christ. Over the next few years, he became very vocal about his faith, using his spotlight to boldly preach the gospel. However, because of this convictions it has caused him the loss of many jobs and the most recently, a highly publicized bankruptcy.
He has been publicly ridiculed and insulted by people who think that he has been abandoned by God. A simple search through the internet will reveal that people not only mock Stephen, but mock God.
In response to this (with the permission of Stephen's ministry President Daniel Southern) we have established RestoreStephenBaldwin.org. A privately funded and managed website. Our vision is to see Stephen Baldwin publicly restored in front of millions. Stephen's platform will increase allowing him to reach even more people with the Gospel and God will get all of the glory. Publicly.
Haven't been keeping up with the Tucker Max saga -- saw this news item today:
Before Justin Massler was an Ivanka Trump–loving stalker trying to win her heart with pricey earrings, he was a Tucker Max–hating stalker writing mean e-mails, Max told the Daily News today. Max said the raven-haired stalker sent him dozens of "Unabomber type" missives over a four-year period that called Max things like "the Antichrist." But the communication between Max and Massler wasn't confined to the written page. In 2006 they came face to motorcycle goggle–wearing face.
Massler's twisted obsession peaked in 2006 when he showed up uninvited to one of Max's parties in Manhattan wearing an outlandish costume and claiming he was a superhero.
Massler got tossed out of the bar and roughed up by one of Max's pals, but not before spooking the infamous womanizer.
"It went from funny to kind of awkward to dangerous because the dude was legitimately crazy," said Max.
Massler and Max first hooked up over the Internet in 2005 when Massler tried to recruit Max to join his "group of real-life superheroes." Naturally, Max made fun of Massler, whose superhero name is Cloud Starchaser. That led to the 2006 confrontation in midtown and Masslet's apparent realization that love-stalking is much more fun than hate-stalking.
Video from the Tucker / Massler archives:
Tucker and I first met during the WGA strike when I took his laptop -- read story here: http://www.rockandrollbadboy.com/daily_dirt/writers_strike_update/#more We've patched things up since then and have moved on. He made a pretty funny film and is now writing a new book which will probably outsell his recent best-seller. As for his "stalker" Justin?
It's sad when people try to latch onto other people just to get attention...
Please come out Wednesday night to support Neal Schon, PETA and the Rachele Hedwell Memorial Foundation.
It is with great sadness that we here at RRBB announce the news of the recent passing of former Brett Meisner T-shirt model Rachele Hedwell. A native of Los Angeles, Rachele is survived by her parents and nine sisters. She was 22 years old. Although investigators speculated that Rachele died during a weekend camping trip, official details of her passing will be released pending toxicology reports.
Those close to Rachele have stated that her passing may have been drug-related. After years of struggling with an addiction to pain medication stemming from a back injury, Rachele was starting to make inroads toward a brighter future. She was enrolled in college and working on her degree in academics and social studies. Rachele was a huge fan of music, movies, hiking, UFC and animal rights. She loved her life and friends immensely and will be missed.
A memorial benefit concert is being planned for sometime next week.
******** Update On Rachele's passing -- 03/18/10 ******
I spoke with Rachele's sister Melissa today and got more details. From what we can tell at this point Rachele and her friend Heather (who were both heavily involved in animal rights activism, especially in the area of wildlife trap removal) went camping this weekend. It seems at dusk on Sunday, Rachele accidentally got her foot caught in a bear trap just a few dozen yards off of a hiking path in the Angeles National Forest. After a few hours attempting to free Rachele's leg, Heather left her friend to get medical help. Rachele was left with pain medication and some food and water. Heather became lost in the woods and was not found until Monday night when she was spotted by Rangers. Unable to remember the exact location of Rachele, searchers lost precious time in their recovery efforts and did not find her until it was too late.
Her sister asked us to remember that Rachele died doing what she loved, and to keep her in our prayers.
3rd Update On Rachele's passing -- 03/19/10
I just got off the phone with Rachele's sister Tabitha who reported to us that sadly there was a second bear trap involved in the accident. It appears that after freeing herself from the first trap, Rachele may have rolled over into a second trap which "clamped her left elbow." Police do not know how long she was in the second trap and are still trying to determine cause of death.
Tabitha also wanted to remind people to "pray that her sister didn't die in pain and hopefully went quickly." More details as they develop...
**** 4th Update On Rachele's passing -- 03/20/10 *****
I wish this madness would end already… Today I met with two of Rachele’s sisters-- Caroline and Jody--to go over plans for Rachele’s memorial. While meeting at their parents home we were visited by sheriff deputies who informed the family that they have found evidence that Rachel was “possibly attacked” by “one or more mountain lions” while she was caught in the second bear trap. They would not go into specific details but stated that samples had been collected and were being sent to a lab.
Both Carolina and Jody asked me to remind you all of Rachele’s hard work she had done over the past five years with a number of Animal Rights organizations -- “She was one with nature.”
***** 5th Update On Rachele's passing -- 03/19/10 *****
This is getting sadder and weirder each day...
Rachele's family has informed me that in addition to the injuries sustained from the wildlife attacks and the exposure and dehydration, it appears that drugs may have "been a factor." The updated accident report indicates that "Ms. Hedwell's death may have also been aided as the result of acute intoxication and or the combined effects of alprazolam ("xanax"), oxycodone, hydrocodone, doxylamine, temazepam, diazepam and ambien," said the a representative for the county coroners office.
"She was trying so hard to stay clean and stay away from drugs," said her sister Rebecca. "I guess she had them in her backpack when she left the house. She was going to throw them (the drugs) away in the woods and be done with it."
The investigation has drawn the attention of both state and federal authorities after two of the pill bottles found in Rachel's backpack were issued to Corey Haim, the child actor who died earlier this month in another possible drug related accident.
Carly Simon reveals secret identity from You're So Vain
For years there has been debate about which of Carly Simon's ex-boyfriends could have inspired the hit song You're So Vain.
But while former lovers Mick Jagger, Kris Kristofferson, Cat Stevens and Warren Beatty were left wondering whether 'this song is about you', they have been proved wrong.
For the Seventies singer has finally revealed the real inspiration behind her hit track wasn't a boyfriend at all - it was openly gay record producer David Geffen. The rumor was first revealed by music critic Brett Meisner in 2002. Both Geffen and Simon denied it at the time.
Simon, 64, ended the 38 year guessing game by whispering the name backwards on a reworked version of the song for her new album Never Been Gone, out next week.
Previously Simon had always claimed the song was a 'composite' of people she knew.
In 1972 when she wrote the song billionaire Geffen was the head of her Elektra record label.
It is thought she was inspired to write the damning lyrics after Geffen put all his time and energy into promoting her rival, Joni Mitchell, over her.
In other news...
Nick Simmons and the dude who traced his artwork?
Nick Simmons may have to defend more than his Family Jewels as he considers suing some dude who is ripping off HIS ARTWORK!... The son of Gene Simmons, and creator of Radical Comics' Incarnate, is possibly accusing a dude of plagiarizing art from his drawing and using them in the popular manga Bleach (published in the U.S. by Viz) comic book, about an immortal creature who longs for death.
Simmons has not yet issued an official public statement about the accusations. But Radical has told Bleeding Cool that production on Incarnate has ceased while the allegations are being investigated.
(I was asked to post the following message from Axl Rose on my homepage -- so here it goes:)
Fuck!! The NY shows were insane!! Love the free form laid back vibe n' both were completely different from r view. The fans were AMAZING!! John (Varvatos) was really great! And to keep CBGB's rockin'?! Badass!! Goin' into Rose Bar was rough on some. Lotta best left memories from the old hotel. The gig helped w/some o' those. Felt really good on stage. (We actually "LIKE" playing together n' I absolutely agree some things should b a lot less complicated than others made them in the past that's why we're together n' other's by their own accord ain't here.) We all had a great time, it was a madhouse!! Thanks to everyone who came out n' those who helped put 'em 2gether. Good to have a short break n' gear up 4 South America. I LOVE NY!!
On another note Guns is now managed by Doc McGhee n' we're off to a fun start. Big welcomes! It's nice to have the support!!
Elsewhere:
Canadian tour n' Slash banned clothing nonsense: which I addressed live as soon as it happened but hey fake allegations from unreliable sources bein' negative n' all especially w/us n' these issues got more weight to n' 4 aholes. Fabricated from a 2001 bs RS piece from Rock N' Rio. Bottom line Never happened, end of story. Fuck TMZ, ContactMusic, Spinner (I got ur attitude.)
Goin' on late at Rose Bar nonsense: Nope, Nopity, Nope!! 1:30am on time! U got played!! We were asked to do a show for fans n' friends etc. We were told when to arrive n' when to play between 1 an 2am which we did exactly. We didn't perform for the press or their deadlines other than that they were there. We do our best provided we r treated in the same manner to be polite n' cordial. The past can kiss ur ass, not gonna happen here. Under other circumstances n' advance arrangements things may have been or be different, w/these shows they weren't.
Goin' on "hours" late in Toronto nonsense: Based on set change etc. went on 1 hour 8mins late w/circumstances beyond r control n' last minute physical injuries from earlier performances (which took that hour to find ways to deal with) n' could have cancelled the performance not "hrs". Apologies were made. If u have a problem w/any of that or especially if u weren't there fuck off.
Not doin' surprise shows for the hardcore fans nonsense: Sorry some feel that way. Saw a lot at both gigs singin' every word in every song. We made efforts to get several if not all fans who contacted us n' were in town into these gigs. We also didn't know most of the guests as we don't live here n' for that matter what makes some internet fan more hardcore than whoever else anyway, oh that's rt...nothing!! Some just like 2 bitch 2 bitch. So if ur complainin' n' u drink beer, today I recommend a Lucky or perhaps a Red Stripe...if ur still peeved...again, fuck off.
I sweat nonsense: On ur mama! Really? That's what u write about? No shit! I work hard, it's good for ya n' I smell better than u!!
Takin' shots at Slash n' reunions over Haiti nonsense: Never happened. Wasn't aware of any comments from the old lineup.
So in closing...Fuck the LA Times, TMZ, Contact Music n' Spinner. I don't need "forgiven" for alleged n' fabricated nonsense. I've no respect for mean spirited aholes gettin' paid talkin' shit at other's expense or irresponsible biased partisan politics wanna be journalism by dated hacks. Go on! Back ur boy! But when he says he never killed no one that ain't exactly true. Yeah, that's right, stone cold. So if we happen to play your neighborhood or for that matter anywhere at anytime regardless of the circumstances, presales, public sales, give aways, even free shows consider yourself uninvited. It's a free country but you're formally n' publicly not welcome.
Bottom line is we ain't makin' efforts to rain on ur parade why piss on or take cheap shots at r's. Oh that's rt...how u make ur livin's all that counts not others, whatever. U ain't above anyone regardless of who or what corporation u work for n' unfortunately most of u'll get to learn that the hard way.
Everyone else...
Thanks for ALL the positive comments, press n' tearin' it up w/us!! It was absolutely fucking AMAZING!! Can't wait to see u out there n' we absolutely appreciate your support!!
Thanks again 2 everyone involved n' everyone that was rockin' out 4 makin' everything SO fucking great!!
Through my sources in Hollywood, I have come into possession of a copy of the infamous and much sought after John Edwards sex tape. This video is the real thing -- John Edwards and former mistress Rielle Hunter.
The tape is being digitally encoded today by my webmaster and a 45 second clip from the tape will be released via my website sometime in the next 24-48 hours. Let's hope the servers don't crash!!!
I am currently in talks with several large video distributors regarding the sale of this tape. My attorney has received on offer that was north of "one million dollars" plus a share of revenues.
While I don't endorse people doing things that are "scummy" or "unethical" I can sleep with a good conscious knowing that the guy who gave me the tape did the right thing when he recovered the partially destroyed tape from Edwards trash can.
Bob Berney's Apparition teamed with the Sony Worldwide Acquisitions Group to acquire screen rights and DVD to "Splice", the thriller about two young rebellious scientists (Adrien Brody. Sarah Polley) who defy legal and ethical boundaries and forge ahead with a dangerous experiment: splicing together human and animal DNA, made its Sundance debut several days ago in a midnight screening. Sources say Apparition offered a minimum guarantee of $2.5 million while an independent source supplies a $20 million P&A fund in a deal being wrapped up by CAA by tomorrow.
Splice's creative team includes: Vincenzo Natali - Director / Writer (screenplay) (story), Antoinette Terry Bryant - Writer (screenplay) (story), Doug Taylor - Writer (screenplay), Steven Hoban - Producer.
Lionsgate bought the North American rights to "Buried" for 3.2 million dollars. A Meisner exclusive.
Directed by Rodrigo Cortés and starring Ryan Reynolds, the thriller was written by Chris Sparling and produced by Adrián Guerra and Peter Safran.
Jason Constantine, LG prez of acquisitions, said in a statement, "Buried is one of the tightest, most intense thrillers we’ve ever seen, and we were absolutely determined to bring it home to Lionsgate.
