Ryan O'Neal Busted in Meth Mess

Posted Sep 17th 2008 3:55PM by TMZ Staff

There is no father/son bonding activity quite like being busted together for methamphetamine.
Ryan O'Neal and son Redmond were booked on suspicion of narcotics possession this morning.

Authorities said they were doing a probation search at the family's Malibu home when they found Redmond O'Neal in possession of methamphetamine and a vial of the drug was allegedly found in Ryan's bedroom.

The father/son are being held on $10,000 bail.

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It doesn't take a genius to make it big in Hollywood. Judging by the following group of high school dropouts and GED alumni, it wasn't cool to stay in school.

McCain Swings at Barack Over Lindsay

John McCain has weighed in over Barack Obama's reported slap in the face to Lindsay Lohan. The Chicago Sun-Times quotes an unnamed high-level Barack source who says they rejected Lohan's offer to host an event because she "is not exactly the kind of high-profile star who would be a positive for us."

Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for the McCain campaign tells TMZ, "So let me get this straight -- they turned away Lindsay Lohan, but Barack Obama has friends like unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers and convicted felon Tony Rezko? Maybe LiLo is just too upstanding for Barack Obama."

UPDATE: Tommy Vietor, Obama's spokesperson, just told TMZ, "Glad to see they're focused on the important issues over in McCain HQ."

Obama -- Hypocrite or Just Plain Smart?

Barack Obama reportedly turned down a request from Lindsay Lohan to host a few Barack events, claiming "she is not exactly the kind of high-profile star who would be a positive for us."

McCain's camp is incredulous -- Obama's peeps think McCain is wasting time on a trivial matter. But it triggered a debate in our newsroom; since Obama did drugs when he was young, is this a little hypocritical in the Department of Forgive and Forget?

Dakota Fanning: Awkward Stage Officially Over

Dakota Fanning appears to have survived that awkward, unfortunate stage that afflicts many child stars somewhere between puberty and their first DUI.

The 14-year-old turned up to the NYC premiere of "That Dakota Fanning Rape Movie" last night, looking like quite the lovely young lady.

Your move, Abigail Breslin.

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1. YO- Ryan - Did you call Sarah Palin for the meth or did you just take a canoe trip to Wasilla !!!

67 years old and on meth? You are a fool and a tool !!!

Jersey

Posted at 5:00PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Kenny

2. Good lord is anyone sober in that family??

Posted at 5:05PM on Sep 17th 2008 by duh

3. Meth means never having to say you're sorry..

Posted at 5:09PM on Sep 17th 2008 by endie30

4. Police have no right going through someones home. Another liberty lost, compliments of the Bush administration.

Posted at 5:14PM on Sep 17th 2008 by John

5. Yo Kenny,

We can all see who the idiot is....it's you. What does Sarah Palin have to do with this? Keep drinking the kool aid there buddy. Or maybe your guy can get you some blow. I'm sure the fine Americans from Wasilla also appreciate your ignorant comment, fool.

Posted at 5:16PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Don

6. John, I don't like Bush either but he has nothing to do with a person who is on probation going through the usual procedure. If you had sense enough to keep your mouth shut, no one would know how stupid you are. Idiot!

Posted at 5:31PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Sarah

7. Oh what a Shock. Ryan is a washed up actor, his son has always been in drugs, and his daughter Tatum, just got busted for buying coke. The apple doesnt fall far from the tree.

Posted at 5:33PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Karen

8. People can be so cruel when it comes to people like Dakota Fanning or anyone else they can be negative about. Instead of looking at Dakota and being proud she has kept her true self, negative comments are made like we will wait and see crap. I have watched many young actor/actress grow up and turn out really bad, the one I have prayed for not to change her true self is Dakoda Fanning. I am so proud that she IS turning out to be a very special young lady. I think since she was very young when I saw her on movies she has been the most real person I have ever seen at such a young age. I also believe she will continue to mature be be ONE of the most special people like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston type. My last prayer for this comment is please do not tear down people, it is one of the cruelest actions out there.

Posted at 5:34PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Denise

9. meth is great i dont blame them i hope u guys sold a couple bags so u can use that money to make bail unfortantely they sold all their familys cellphones and homephones to buy the meth so if they didnt sell any they have no one to call.

Posted at 5:38PM on Sep 17th 2008 by collin

10. SHOULD BE IN GOD'S WRONG AND GOD HELPTHE WHOLE FAMILY

SORRY DIDNT CHECK THE SPELLING JUST SO UPSET THAT THIS WOULD GO ON IN THAT FAMILY.

GOD HELP US AND THEM

Posted at 5:46PM on Sep 17th 2008 by JIM

11. I always wonder how these washed up has beens do for money. When has Ryan done anything and Redmond has done nothng but they still live in Malibu. I am sure they will have some high powered attorney rep them. Amazing!

Posted at 5:48PM on Sep 17th 2008 by tomw

12. What an awful thing that man has done to all his children. It seems that they never had a chance. I hope this young man can overcome this and turn himself around.

Who is the jerk who blames Sarah Palin? Where did that come from? Talk about apples and oranges. I hope he is not a Democrat. These are not people who we want voting at all.

Posted at 5:48PM on Sep 17th 2008 by linda

13. MY GOD 67 YEARS OLD AND DOING METH. HIS SON AND DAUGHTERS ARE ON IT. WHAT IN GOD'S NAME IS WORNG WITH THIS FAMILY.

START AT THE TOP AND LOCK THEM UP FOR A FEW YEARS, COME ON NOW 67 AND DOING METH.
THE SAD STORY IS HE IS PROBABLY BUYING IT AND DOING IT WITH HIS SON..

GOD HELP US AND GOD GELP THAT WHOLE FAMILY.

Posted at 5:50PM on Sep 17th 2008 by JIM

14. Very sad how this family has turned out.

Posted at 5:50PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Bob

15. McCain is senile. He can't remember if he is on foot or horseback.

Posted at 5:53PM on Sep 17th 2008 by Dirk Diggler

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