John Stamos Substance Abuse Issues Built Over Time
John Stamos has been in rehab for more than 2 weeks now ... TMZ has learned.
Stamos checked into a residential treatment facility on June 24, according to our sources. That was 12 days after his DUI bust in Beverly Hills.
Sources tell TMZ ... Stamos' issues are not a recent development. We're told he's getting treatment for a substance abuse problem that "developed over a period of time."
You'll recall ... when Stamos was arrested, the officers felt he was in dire need of medical attention and rushed him to a hospital. He was released the next day.
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John Stamos Checks Into Rehab
John Stamos is in rehab ... five weeks after he was arrested for DUI.
The 51-year-old actor is in a residential program for substance abuse. TMZ broke the story ... Stamos got busted in Beverly Hills on June 12.
Cops cuffed the former "Full House" star on the scene, but then rushed him to a hospital for treatment ... believing he was suffering from a serious medical condition.
People first reported Stamos' rehab stint.
He's scheduled to be in court for the DUI in September.
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Scott Disick Pulls Out of Las Vegas Club Gig
Scott Disick is saying NO to partying his face off -- for at least one night -- he's backed out of a paid hosting gig in Las Vegas.
Disick just made the 11th hour decision to postpone his Friday night appearance at 1Oak Nightclub in Vegas.
The decision comes on the heels of Kourtney Kardashian pulling the plug on their relationship -- and after Scott missed their 3-year-old daughter Penelope's birthday this week.
We broke the story ... Disick's friends had been urging him to cancel on 1Oak, and get into rehab.
Stay tuned.
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Scott Disick Friends Pushing Him to Rehab, Stat!
Kourtney Kardashian's not the only one fed up with Scott Disick -- on the heels of missing his daughter's 3rd birthday, friends are urgently trying to get him into rehab.
Sources tell us Kourtney was peeved about Disick missing Penelope's party at Disneyland on Wednesday, and she was told some of Disick's pals feel it's more evidence he's off the wagon again.
We're told they've been trying to convince him to get treatment -- even before the bday screw up -- and they think they're on a deadline. Scott's scheduled to host a party Friday night at 1Oak in Las Vegas ... which the friends think is a dire mistake.
Our sources say they want him to cancel the appearance and get into a treatment program instead.
Stay tuned ...
Donovan McNabb QB Masked Boozy Breath with Cough Drops
Seems Donovan McNabb tried the ol' boozy breath cover up trick before his DUI -- 'cause cops say he had TWO cough drops in his mouth when they arrived to the crash scene.
In the incident report, obtained by TMZ Sports, cops say McNabb had all of signs of a drunk person when they approached him after he smashed into another car in Arizona on June 28th -- plus one cop said, "I noticed a strong, fruity odor on his breath."
When the officer asked what the smell was, McNabb said he was fighting a cold and had taken Robitussin and was eating 2 cough drops.
Cops asked McNabb to spit out the drops -- he did -- and suddenly, the arresting officer says he could definitely detect a "strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath."
According to the report, McNabb admitted he had been at a local sports bar before the incident -- and was just trying to get home. At one point, he asked if he could just walk back to his house, but insisted he was "good to drive."
Cops didn't believe him and arrested McNabb for DUI -- and things got worse.
As McNabb was walking into the detention area at the police station, he tripped ... another sign he was drunk, cops say.
McNabb didn't take a breathalyzer -- but submitted blood. The results were not included in the report.
But the saddest part ... when the officer was asking D.M. if he understood the booking process, Donovan interrupted him and said, "I know what it means. I've been through this before."
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Donovan McNabb Close Friends Worried About Him 'DUI Was No Surprise'
Donovan McNabb's close friends are concerned that his drinking is out of control -- and tell TMZ Sports they've been urging him to change his lifestyle before it's too late.
We spoke with multiple people close to the ex-NFL quarterback who all said the same thing -- they weren't surprised by McNabb's 2nd DUI arrest ... because they all felt it was just a matter of time.
"The thing about Donovan is that he really don't give a sh*t," one friend tells us ... "but he really needs help."
His friends say they've tried to convince him to at least get a personal driver ... but he won't listen. Ditto for Uber.
"He refuses to take Uber for some reason. We have tried to convince him, but he refuses."
His friends say they care about him and want him to get better -- and hope the arrest can finally be the wake-up call he needs.
As we previously reported, McNabb's ex-teammate Terrell Owens raised the same concern -- telling us it's a "blessing" that the QB hasn't hurt anyone on the road yet.
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Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Needs Help
Terrell Owens says he's genuinely worried about his ex-teammate Donovan McNabb -- saying he's lucky the QB didn't kill anyone in his recent DUI arrest and wants him to get help, ASAP.
TMZ Sports spoke with T.O. who says the June 28th arrest should serve as a "wake up call" for the former Philadelphia Eagles star.
"DUI is a very serious thing. The number of lives that have been lost from it are staggering. It's a blessing no one was hurt."
Owens continued, "We may not still be playing, but we still serve as role models. You have to be more responsible."
"Next time, call Uber."
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Adrien Broner Sentenced In 'Rich & Famous' DUI Case
You won't see boxing superstar Adrien Broner flossin' around in his expensive cars anytime soon -- because his driver's license was JUST suspended as part of his sentence in his DUI case.
TMZ Sports broke the story ... Broner was popped for drunk driving in Ohio back in January -- and during the arrest, bragged that he was rich, famous and made more than $100 MILLION in his boxing career.
Now, we've learned ... Broner struck a deal with prosecutors in which he pled no contest to 1 count of misdemeanor reckless driving -- and was sentenced to 6 months probation, his license has been suspended for 6 months and he has to complete a driver's safety course.
Broner was also sentenced to 30 days in jail ... but most likely won't do the time because that part of his sentence was "suspended" ... meaning it'll only be enforced if he screws up.
So, don't screw up.
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Donovan McNabb Arrested for DUI In AZ ... Again
Ex-NFL QB Donovan McNabb was popped for DUI in Arizona on June 28th ... the second time he's been arrested for DUI in 2 years.
The Gilbert Police Department says McNabb rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light around 11:35 PM -- and when cops arrived to the scene, they determined Donovan was drunk.
The 38-year-old was subsequently arrested for DUI and transported to a nearby police station where he was booked, cited and eventually released.
As we previously reported, McNabb was arrested in December 2013 after cops say he was speeding in Maricopa County around 3 AM. He served 1 day in an AZ jail.
As for what McNabb is facing ... we spoke with John Kelly, a DUI attorney in Arizona, who tells us Donovan is realistically looking at 9 to 10 days in jail if convicted of a normal DUI (the punishment could get a lot worse if his blood alcohol level was "extreme").
Kelly says it's also common for people convicted of a 2nd DUI to have a ignition interlock system put in their car, which requires a breathalyzer test before the user can turn on the vehicle.
In addition, Kelly says McNabb will also face court fines in the $3,000 to $5,000 range.
[h/t Deadspin]
Bobbi Kristina Nick Gordon Says Drugs Did Her In ... Not Him
Bobbi Kristina's boyfriend Nick Gordon has not said a word about the bathtub incident that apparently will prove fatal, but TMZ now knows Nick's story ... that he did nothing to harm Bobbi Kristina and drugs did her in.
A member of Bobby Brown's family recorded Nick on February 21, 3 weeks after Bobbi Kristina was rushed to the hospital. Even though Nick didn't know he was being taped, the call was legally recorded because Georgia is a 1-party state.
Nick says, "I'll tell you the honest truth, Krissy, she was under a lot of stress and we were all doing drugs and you know, all, all drinking, bro."
And then he said this: "She just did too much man. She, listen, listen bro. I will officially stay from bath tubs forever, I'll tell you that."
He then rails on those who think Bobbi Kristina's injuries prove he tried to kill her, saying, "When Krissy wakes up she'll tell the truth to everybody. Everybody will feel stupid as f***... You know Krissy got in an accident 2 days before this happened and the man is in critical condition right now."
He then warns the family, saying, "If they take her off that life support, the police are going to have to take me down bro."
Gordon is considered a person of interest in the case, and if Bobbi Kristina dies it will become a murder investigation.
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Ryan Seacrest Junk-Grabbing ... Wine-Guzzling Fun!
Thisssss ... is Ryan Seacrest acting like a raging frat boy on Spring Break -- with his buddy, Thor -- and it's kinda awesome.
It's a side of Seacrest we never get to see -- but while partying with Chris Hemsworth on a yacht off the coast of Italy, he let loose ... swigging wine from a bottle and grabbing his crotch with reckless abandon.
Funniest part of Ryan's version of going HAM -- the bottle he's chugging looks a lot like ... rosé! Yeah, it's probably a $1,000 bottle, but still ... rosé?
Baby steps.
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NHL's Mike Richards NHL Notified About Oxycodone Drama ... At Canadian Border
NHL officials have been notified that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigation into ex-L.A. Kings player Mike Richards involves the prescription drug oxycodone ... multiple sources tell TMZ Sports.
Our sources say Richards was stopped while crossing from the United States into Canada on June 17th ... and we're told he was questioned about oxycodone pills, a powerful painkiller.
For the record, Richards has NOT been charged with a crime.
However, he has since been cut from the team for "a material breach of the requirements of his Standard Player's Contract."
We reached out to Richards' agent for comment multiple times but haven't heard back. Canadian officials refused to comment, citing privacy laws.
But a rep for the NHL Players Association tells us, "We are in the process of reviewing the facts and circumstances of this matter, and will discuss the situation with the player in order to determine the appropriate course of action."
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Drake I'm a Part of Jenner-ation-X
Drake is finally getting caught in the Kardashian web, dropping thousands while partying with Kendall Jenner and several friends at a London hotspot.
After headlining the Wireless Festival on Sunday, the rapper headed over to Chinawhite nightclub where he DJ'd and picked up the tab for fellow performer Kid Ink and 30 friends. Sources say the group included several famous Jenner pals -- Gigi Hadid, Joe Jonas, Rita Ora, and racers Lewis Hamilton and Tommy Hill.
We’re told they tore through at least 25 bottles of booze -- including champagne, vodka, tequila, and cognac and Drake took care of the bill … which came out to $15,000, plus an additional $1,000 for tip.
Kendall Jenner -- started very far from the bottom ... and is still no where near it.
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1975 Singer Matthew Healy Ripping Bong Hits With Fans On Sidewalk!!
Matthew Healy got an offer he could not refuse outside a restaurant -- a massive bong, packed and ready to go .. so he wasted no time, and immediately lit up for all to see.
The 1975 frontman was leaving The Nice Guy in West Hollywood when a few female fans handed him a glass bong -- 'cause apparently a joint or a pipe would be way too subtle.
Healy wasn't shy either, ripping through the bowl so quickly ... he started looking for ganja refills, and you gotta see how his fans responded.
We'll say this ... it's good to be a rock star.
This is definitely the coolest thing that's happened to Healy since Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss mashed faces at a 1975 show.
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Nipsey Hussle Busted For Double Cupping in Burbank
Nipsey Hussle just learned ... Hollywood cops aren't the only ones who know a thing or 2 about sizzurp, because Burbank cops had no problem realizing what wazzup.
Nipsey had just left a recording studio late Wednesday night when Burbank police noticed he was driving without plates. When they asked for his registration, they noticed a bottle of codeine, a bottle of soda and styrofoam cups full of ice. You put them all together and you get sizzurp.
Cops busted the rapper for the codeine ... he didn't have an Rx.
Nipsey was cuffed and taken to jail, where he bailed out.
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Jarret Stoll Dodges Bullet In Coke Case ... No Jail
L.A. Kings hockey star Jarret Stoll just cut a great deal in his Vegas cocaine case -- because the felony drug possession charge was dropped and he'll do NO jail time.
As we previously reported, Stoll -- boyfriend of Erin Andrews -- was busted on April 17th for allegedly bringing cocaine and ecstasy to a Vegas pool party.
Now, we've learned ... Stoll struck a deal with prosecutors in which he agreed to plead guilty to 2 misdemeanors -- breach of peace and trespass.
Stoll was facing up to 4 years behind bars for the drug charge ... instead, he won't spend one minute in jail and will NOT be on probation.
As part of the agreement, Stoll will launch a hockey program for at risk kids in Vegas and also work with the Salvation Army.
In a statement issued through his lawyer, David Chesnoff, Stoll says ... "Now that the case has been resolved I am committed to meeting all of my obligations to the court am grateful for the chance to offer guidance and share positive life lessons to kids as part of the resolution of this matter."
"My focus remains on hockey and I am looking forward to getting back on the ice next season."