'Celeb Rehab' Postponed -- We Got No Big Drunks
It should be easier than finding oil in the Gulf ... but "Celebrity Rehab" has been put on ice because they just can't find a big star with a big problem.
Sources connected with the show tell TMZ producers of "Celeb Rehab" can't fill the roster for the new season, which was supposed to start shooting today.
As we first reported, Tila Tequila and Jason Wahler signed on, but there are still holes in the roster. Most important ... we're told there isn't a big headliner.
Our sources say producers offered Lindsay Lohan $1 million and her own show, but LiLo turned them down. We're thinking a good move on Lindsay's part.
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Platinum Rapper On Board for 'Celebrity Rehab'
TMZ has learned Celebrity Rehab is all set to add another star to its cast -- "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony" rapper Bizzy Bone.
We're told Bizzy - real name Byron McCane -- wants to seek treatment for an addiction to marijuana and alcohol.
As we've previously reported, the producers behind the VH1reality show starring Dr. Drew have been on a mission to lock down a cast -- and fast ... or else the show could be in danger.
If the show survives -- Bizzy could join Tila Tequila and Jason Wahler inside the rehab facility.
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'Celebrity Rehab' Targets Another Star
TMZ has learned the people behind "Celebrity Rehab" are closing in on another cast member for the show -- former "Laguna Beach" star Jason Wahler.
Wahler certainly has the prerequisites for the show -- he's been arrested several times in alcohol-related incidents .. like this, this, this, this, and this.
We're told no deal has been signed yet -- but the two sides are getting very close to an agreement.
As TMZ first reported, the VH1 show starring Dr. Drew Pinsky has already locked up Tila Tequila -- but they're still scrambling to fill the rest of the cast.
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Tila Tequila: I Have a Problem with Pills
Tila Tequila has finally revealed why she's agreed to do "Celebrity Rehab" -- besides the obvious face time -- and it all has to do with her penchant for prescription pills.
Tila just took to her blog to say, "I finally admitted to myself that I cannot rely on taking prescription pills everyday for the rest of my life!"
In another classy move, Tila added, "I must not be another Lindsay Lohan" -- but a few paragraphs later, she suggests that LiLo join her on "Celebrity Rehab."
As we previously reported, the show might not go on ... unless producers can lock down a few more celebrities ASAP.
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Tila Tequila to Enter 'Celebrity Rehab'
Tila Tequila is finally seeking professional help -- TMZ has confirmed through multiple sources that the bisexual reality star has committed to do the next season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" ... if it doesn't get canceled first.
It's unclear what personal demon Tila will try to conquer with the help of Dr. Drew -- but it certainly won't be her addiction to attention.
But there's one major catch -- as we previously reported -- VH1 is having problems finding other "celebrities" to rehabilitate ... and if they don't find a cast quick, the show could be killed.
So far, no word on who else the show has its sights set on.
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Michael Lohan Back In L.A. to Make Plea
At least one Lohan has made it back to L.A. in time for Lindsay's DUI hearing -- Michael Lohan.
Michael -- who flew in to LAX last night -- claims he still plans to attend Lindsay's hearing tomorrow ... and will try to beg the judge to order his daughter into rehab.
And last night, Michael reaffirmed that if the judge won't let him speak in court -- he'll make his plea outside ... after the hearing ... to anyone willing to listen.
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'Celebrity Rehab' Lacking Celebrities
There is no shortage of celebrities that need rehabilitation -- but the VH1 show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" can't get any of them to star on the show next season.
Sources close to the production tell TMZ they have struck out left and right trying to find A, B, or even C-list celebs for the show. As we first reported, they had their eyes on Lindsay Lohan and Heather Locklear, to name a few, but were quickly shot down.
The show was able to get a tentative commitment from a few D and F-listers, but our sources say the network rejected them.
We're told there was a deadline last Friday to lock down the cast, but since they don't have ANYONE signed on ... the deadline was extended to Wednesday.
One thing is clear -- no cast, no show.
A rep from VH1 could not be reached for comment
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Michael's Rehab Plan for Lindsay: Get Medieval
Lindsay Lohan's life is hardly a fairy tale, but her father's rehab plan for her is straight out of Brothers Grimm -- because it involves locking her in a lavish castle in the middle of ... Long Island.
As we first reported, Michael Lohan asked the judge in Lindsay's DUI case to send LiLo to inpatient rehab in lieu of sending her to jail for missing alcohol education classes ... and the place Michael suggested to send her is the very pricey Oheka Castle.
Only two problems: First, the castle isn't a rehab facility, it's a lavish hotel and resort where celebs like Kevin Jonas get married.
Second, a rep for Oheka tells TMZ it would cost $10,000 a day to rent the top section of the castle -- the only part that's isolated enough to serve as a rehab getaway.
That's a little steep for Lindsay these days, but Michael claims, "several family members have come forward" to help pay for Lindsay's treatment. He's also hoping the castle's owner will give him a friends and family discount.
Once upon a time, indeed.
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Judge to DMX: No 'Celebrity Rehab' for You!
A judge has denied rapper DMX's request to leave the state so he can be a part of Dr. Drew Pinsky's "Celebrity Rehab" -- which, considering the doc's track record, is probably a good thing.
X is currently in jail in Arizona for violating his probation. Dr. Drew offered to treat DMX at his rehab clinic in California -- and tape the rapper's progress for the show, of course -- but on Tuesday an Arizona judge shot down X's request to hop the border so he could enroll.
According to a rep for the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona, the judge rejected the rapper's petition for one reason -- he's already doing really well in the Arizona court-appointed substance abuse program, which ends early in July.
After that, the judge says, DMX can pursue treatment at Dr. Drew's facility -- but by then, taping will already have begun for "Celeb Rehab" and X will have missed his chance.
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'Celebrity Rehab' Wants a Piece of DMX
DMX is the #1 draft pick to appear on the next season of "Celebrity Rehab" -- that is, if the rehab people can somehow find a way to keep him from being locked up.
DMX's attorney, Gary Jenkins, tells TMZ reps for "Rehab" contacted him after X was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs.
Jenkins says the "Rehab" team is considering sending someone to DMX's next court hearing to speak with the judge -- just like Dr. Drew did with Jessica Sierra from "American Idol" -- to try and get X placed in their care instead of being locked up.
The rapper is currently being held on no bond and is expected back in court March 16.
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Corey Haim Approached by 'Celebrity Rehab'
Corey Haim was approached in the last 10 days by the casting company for "Celebrity Rehab" ... TMZ has learned.
Sources connected with Dr. Drew's show tell us casting producers called Corey. They say he was "extremely defensive and insulted, saying, 'It's the last show I'd ever do.'"
Our sources say the 3-minute conversation ended with Corey saying, "I do not need help."
We're also told the casting producers spoke with Corey's mom last October at an autograph convention, pitching the show.
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Brooke Mueller Does Rehab at Home
Brooke Mueller has left her second rehab facility and gone back to live at the family home ... but this time she's brought all the rehab professionals with her ... TMZ has learned.
Sources tell us Brooke wanted to be back home with the kids since Charlie Sheen is now in rehab, and she brought along her sober coaches, therapists and others.
One person said there is so much luggage and so many people in the house "It looks like a circus."
We're told Charlie's mom and dad, Martin Sheen, are also living at the house.
As for Charlie, we're told he's "calm and committed" after his first day of rehab.
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Charlie Sheen's Wife Checks Into Rehab
Brooke Mueller -- Charlie Sheen's wife -- has reportedly checked into a North Carolina drug and alcohol treatment center.
TMZ has learned Brooke and her mother flew by private jet to Elizabeth City Regional Airport in North Carolina yesterday. They landed at 5:58 PM ET. Brooke told people at the airport, "I'm not feeling very well."
The pilot told airport employees Brooke would be in North Carolina "for about a week."
As we first reported, Brooke was released from the hospital yesterday after fighting pneumonia but still had fluid in her lungs.
Sources tell TMZ the pneumonia Brooke suffered last week was a secondary situation -- her immune system had become so weakened by substance abuse that she became susceptible to infection.
Story developing ...
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'Real World' Star Really Wants Some TNA
Joey Kovar -- the muscle head from "Real World: Hollywood" and this season of "Celebrity Rehab" -- has found a new way to keep off drugs: body slams, suplexes and sleeper holds.
We spoke to Jimmy Blaze -- who runs a wrestling organization called POWW Entertainment -- and he tells TMZ Kovar has already begun his training regimen with the company ... and will start wrestling for POWW in a couple months.
Blaze says the plan is to get the reality star/recovering addict in the big leagues ... starting with a contract with TNA -- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling -- on Spike TV.
The reason for TNA in particular? We're told it's because Hulk Hogan just signed with them -- and the Hulkster is Kovar's biggest hero. Awww.
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Burt Reynolds Goes to Rehab
Burt Reynolds has checked himself into a rehab clinic in West Palm Beach, seeking treatment for a painkiller addiction.
Reynolds' manager released a statement earlier today claiming the 73-year-old actor was struggling after a recent back surgery and "realized that he was in the prison of prescription pain pills."
Burt's manager added, "He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life.
Mr. Reynolds hopes his story will help others in a similar situation.
He hopes they will not try to solve the problem by themselves, but realize that sometimes it is too tough to do on their own and they should seek help, as he did."
UPDATE: Burt's manager says he's been released from the rehab clinic.
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Tara Reid-hab Actress Checks Herself In
Tara Reid has finally checked into rehab.
Her people aren't saying why she's being treated, but in a statement from her people, they have confirmed, "Tara Reid has checked herself into Promises Treatment Center."
FYI -- Promises is the same place Britney Spears went for treatment during her breakdown.