A 17-year-old boy has already died in an SUV driven by a celebrity. Someone else is going to die, and it will happen sooner rather than later.
Nicole Richie's loved ones could easily have been planning her funeral today -- likewise the loved ones of the people driving the right way on the 134 Freeway early Monday morning.
Lane Garrison must be scratching his head today. Why, he must be asking, did he have such bad luck? The fact is, the differentiating factor that makes Garrison a killer and Richie a DUI'er is luck. That's it.
I'm not trying to preach, and I will readily admit that TMZ has prospered off the antics of a group of young celebrities. When Brandon Davis went on his "firecrotch" rant against Lindsay, it was endlessly entertaining. When Paris got in fender-benders, it was so TMZ. And when Britney spread her legs for all the world to see, well it was Internet gold.
But the line has been crossed. The dark side of Hollywood has been revealed in the last month. And really, it's no surprise. There are a lot of young celebs who got really rich and very famous way too soon. The people who surround them are not used to saying "no." These celebs have gotten away with a lot -- mostly small stuff -- for a long time. And each time you get away with something you shouldn't, you get bolder the next time.
These celebs, for the most part, have no compass to guide them. Look at Lindsay Lohan. Her dad used the revolving door at his local jail while her mom was at war with him when she wasn't out partying. Lohan really didn't stand a chance, and it's sad.
So who will save the day and save these kids from disaster? In this town, saviors are awfully hard to come by.
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How about law enforcement taking the wheel? These ridiculously privileged celebrities get off easy every single time they almost kill themselves or someone else. Look at Paris HIlton's DUI!! I bet Nicole also gets "community service" or some other slap in the face to the rest of us. I'm sick of our own law enforcement agencies catering to these overindulged, irresponsible idiots. I hope they feel good when someone dies next.
#10: Quit shifting the blame and blame the people who need to be blamed and that's everyone!
Blame the paparazzi for what they do, but, for real, they wouldn't be able to do what they do if it weren't for people like you who buy those supermarket trash-loids (that are an incredible waste of paper!). There would be a supply if there weren't a demand for such rags.
Next, blame the American public for its insatiable appetite for celebrity gossip. It's gotten so bad that there's an entire cable network devoted to the subject and their "news" show is on at the same time (11 P.M.) that your local news is on (which is another joke, but I digress).
Blame these celebrities for not taking responsibility in their lives. Yeah, we all know they grew up rich and privileged and are famous just for behing famous (as the saying goes), but they're well beyond the age of reason to know not to drive drunk and on the wrong side of a highway. Hollywood (and especially Washington!) get away with the things that you and I (and everyone else commenting on this website) would be hauled off to prison for for many years.
There's a chain that keeps this insanity going. It's time for people to quit talking about what's going on with these celebrities and start doing something about it (and stick to it!). And the best way to start? STOP patronizing those tabloids and start demanding that the rich and/or famous be held accountable the same way you and I would be.
PS And I love all the talk about the dangers of smoking. How about stressing the much more lethal drug known as alcohol? (And I don't smoke!)
According to people magazine, Nicole said she takes Vicodin for Menstural pain. This is a load of garbage. Narcotics such as Vicodin may interfere with the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal conditions and should not be used for abdominal pain. I hope she can provide a dr's script that reads "for menstural cramps".
She is also going to say the police scale is wrong and she weighs 95 pounds.
The first step is admitting you have a problem. Nicole really needs to take that step.
Nicole Richie released a statement saying she will take responsibility for her actions and continue on with her career...Question! Just what is her career?
Grow-up girls! And I mean GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's even more disgusting that you are aware that your site makes money off of exploiting celebrities and embelishing stories. They will continue to drink and drive, and you will continue to post poorly written, jump-the-gun stories. Get over it.
Nice to FINALLY hear - but I don't see TMZ refusing to exploit these people for their own personal gain. So, how about it TMZ? Are YOU going to make a difference and stop glorifying them as well???
One more thing....if these Girls are such cash cows....then why in the hell aren't their Families taking precautions to protect their investment? Can we say? A sober driver?
TMZ........
You're part of the problem!!! They wouldn't have such swelled heads if people weren't being paid MONEY to follow them around, taking pictures of them for magazines and websites like TMZ.
have you read what their parents have to say ? paris 's says when her girls went clubbing at 15 people were just jealous of them and lindseys mom is as bad as lindsey is britts mom tries but britt does'nt listen and lionel is hoping for the best
HEY ALL YOU BRITNEY FANS....CHECK OUT YOUR DRUNKEN IDOL ONCE AGAIN SHOWING US THINGS SHE SHOULDN'T! HOW ANYONE DEFENDS THIS TRASH IS BEYOND ME! GO TO X17ONLINE.COM
NO ONE can say that she wont be punished...
of course she is not going to be punished for killing someone or a car accident, becuase that didn't happen.
but we have yet to see what the court throws her way.
so until that happens STOP saying stupid sh*t like "she will get away with it" or "nothing bad will happen to her"...becuase you simply dont know if that is going to happen.
Absolutely! Thanks for the truth! Keep bringing the real entertainment!
Get real. Sites like TMZ condone this shiznit. They would cream their pants to report on a celebrity death due to DUI. Hypocritical bastards.
i don't mind blogs 'exploiting' these girls because honestly, it is more interesting to read than what someone like rick astley is up to. but it would be great if instead of glorifying them, them totally ripped them apart, it would be cool. then maybe they would be embarassed of themselves. (and please noone tell me that's what perez does and he is soooo awesome because he is a f*** stick.)
