You Might Be a Feminist If…
Feminist. Somehow, that’s become a dirty word. Mostly due to a backlash from the male population who probably feel somehow threatened, many people perceive feminists as man-hating, masculine, angry women. This is clearly demonstrated in one of the popular anti-feminist movement terms: “femi-nazi.” What’s surprising to me is that there are women out there . . . . Continue Reading
11 Amazing Moments for Women in 2014
The past 365 days have brought us plenty of sad days and plenty of sunshine. 2014 has been an incredible year for innovations and inspiration on many levels, and in many ways some wonderful women have made a serious difference. In a society that is growing and learning we are lucky to have such awesome . . . . Continue Reading
Kendra Wilkinson Talks about Her Near Deadly Overdose
Plenty of young starlets have found themselves in trouble over the years for problems concerning drugs and alcohol, and Playboy bunny models are not exception! Reality star and former Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson has opened up about a severe drug addiction during her teenage years that nearly destroyed her life, and even came close to killing her. . . . . Continue Reading
Macy Gray Says Drug Use Damaged Her Career
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from Macy Gray, the unique singer with a standout voice and eccentric personality (and wardrobe). After all, it was all the way back in 2000 that Gray exploded on the scene with her triple-platinum debut album and No. 1 single “I Try.” However, she seemed to disappear . . . . Continue Reading
Amanda Bynes is facing mental health troubles yet again
The 28-year-old actress is in the news again – for much of the same bizarre behavior as in the past – and people are having a field day over her misfortunes, making fun of a young woman who, despite her relative fame and fortune, is obviously not well and in some kind of distress. A . . . . Continue Reading
Michael Phelps: Olympian Ready for Rehab
Earlier last week I wrote an article about how Michael Phelps was again finding himself under fire for another one of his exploits related to substance abuse, which has gotten him a lot of media attention over the past several days. After being charged with his second DUI in 10 years the American swimmer . . . . Continue Reading
Amanda Bynes Back in Trouble
The childhood star and Hairspray actress Amanda Bynes has had quite the history as of lately with struggles related to substance abuse. Amanda Bynes had a very public breakdown in the past few years, but after a period in treatment and continued therapy she had been doing much better with the help of her parents. Just . . . . Continue Reading
TV Series to Be Based on Cocaine Cowboys Documentary
Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer, action and drama gurus respectively, are teaming up to produce a TV series based on the critically-acclaimed documentary Cocaine Cowboys, according to Entertainment Weekly. Sources are conflicting on just what the TV series will be called. Some refer to the project as Cocaine Cowboys, having the same name as the . . . . Continue Reading
Robin Thicke’s Attorney Says His Drug Abuse is Being Exploited
Recently there has been a bit of extra attention drawn to R&B star Robin Thicke and producer Pharrell Williams for a bit on controversy sparked over the single “Blurred Lines” that was saturating the airwaves and music video stations for a generous amount of time. They say there is no such things as bad publicity, . . . . Continue Reading
What It’s Like to Be Dual Diagnosis: My Thoughts on Robin Williams
This post is probably going to be less about Mr. Robin Williams and more about me. Or rather, how his life, and more specifically, his death has affected me and thousands others. As a blog writer, the way my day goes is like this: I come in to the office, open my email and read . . . . Continue Reading