Demi Lovato Quits Tour Enters Treatment Center
Disney star Demi Lovato has bailed on an international concert tour with the Jonas Brothers -- and has checked into a treatment center to seek help for "emotional and physical issues" ... TMZ has confirmed through the singer's rep.
In a statement to TMZ, the 18-year-old singer's rep says, "Demi Lovato left her tour early this weekend in order to seek medical treatment for emotional and physical issues she has dealt with for some time."
We're told Demi is not seeking treatment for drug use.
The statement continues, "Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help. She is doing just that."
The rep concludes, "[Demi] regrets not being able to finish her tour, but is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future."
Sources close to Lovato tell us the singer was in a physical altercation with a female member of her tour recently ... which was a "catalyst" in her decision to seek professional help.
MJ's Doc Rescued from Burning Home
Dr. Arnie Klein -- Michael Jackson's former dermatologist -- was evacuated from his L.A. area home this morning after a fire broke out in the kitchen.
Emergency vehicles responded to the blaze and evacuated 4 people from the home. Arnie was removed from the house in a stretcher and placed into a waiting ambulance.
We're told everyone is "OK."
Thanks to KTLA for the helicopter shot.
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Prince Von A-hole -- A Bee Ravaged My Throat
TMZ has learned Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband Prince von Anhalt was hospitalized this week after being stung by a bee -- which doesn't sound so bad ... until you realize it stung him from the INSIDE.
Anhalt tells TMZ he was outside his Beverly Hills home on Tuesday "sunbathing and eating Kaiserschmarrn" -- which is totally normal -- when he somehow swallowed a bee ... that ended up stinging his throat on the way down.
Anhalt says he suddenly "could not breathe and turned blue" ... and had to be rushed to a local hospital.
We're told Anhalt is still in the hospital ... and it's unclear when he'll be able to eat Kaiserschmarrn again.
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'Jersey's' Angelina: I Was Attacked at The Mall
AngelinaPivarnick -- the sometimes cast member on "Jersey Shore" -- has told police she was attacked at a mall in Staten Island today ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Angelina tell us the reality star was inside Hot Topic at the Staten Island Mall when she was approached by a "rowdy group" of young people.
Angelina claims somebody attacked her from behind -- striking her in the back of the head. According to police sources, a friend of Angelina's told police someone threw a bottle that skimmed her lip. We're told she immediately called police for help, but refused medical attention.
But mall security paints a slightly less dramatic tale -- they tell us a few people were filming Angelina and her friend when the crowd got chaotic and somebody accidentally smacked her in the face.
Security quickly arrived to the Hot Topic and ordered the kids to leave the store.
But sources close to Angelina tell us the reality star has a welt on the back of the head which proves her story. We're told Angelina is still talking to police to figure out her next move.
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'Real Housewives' Star Hospitalized
TMZ has learned ... Vicki Gunvalson -- star of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" -- has been hospitalized.
We do not know the nature of her condition.
TMZ broke the story ... Gunvalson filed for divorce last week.
UPDATE: Sources tell TMZ Gunvalson is suffering from internal bleeding. She's being kept overnight for observation for upper G.I. problems.
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Charlie Sheen Hospitalized
TMZ has learned ... Charlie Sheen was hospitalized last night.
We're told he was in New York City when there was some sort of medical emergency, and Charlie was taken to a local hospital.
We're now told at 2:07 AM, emergency dispatch received a 911 call for possible intoxication. Charlie was taken to New York Hospital at 2:30 AM. Police sources say Charlie went voluntarily and that Charlie was "intoxicated, irrational" and "emotionally disturbed."
Charlie is in New York to spend time with Denise and their two kids.
UPDATE: The New York Post is reporting Charlie was drunk and naked in his hotel room at 2 AM when security was called. The Post reports chairs had been thrown around the room and a chandelier was damaged. The report also mentions that Charlie headed back to his hotel room with an unidentified woman and that he flew into a rage after noticing his wallet had gone missing.
Story developing...
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Gene Simmons Hospitalized Briefly for Dehydration
Gene Simmons was spotted leaving Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, Calif. today after he fainted at LAX yesterday.
Sources close to Simmons tell TMZ he hit his head after fainting and was rushed to the hospital. He suffered a cut on his forehead and, after tests were run, sources tell us the doctors concluded it was just dehydration.
He was released today.
We actually got Gene out Saturday night and he was in good spirits.
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Leonard Nimoy Recovering After Abdominal Surgery
Leonard Nimoy -- who played Mr. Spock on "Star Trek" -- is recovering after having "a minor benign abdominal surgery" ... this according to his rep.
We're told the legendary Sci-Fi actor -- who had to miss an appearance at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art yesterday -- is currently "recovering beautifully."
Live long and prosper.
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Michael Lohan -- Scarface
TMZ has obtained photos of Michael Lohan's slash wounds on his neck and arm -- which he claims he suffered during an attack outside of his Santa Monica home late last night.
Michael claims his attacker used a "sharp object" to slice through his flesh. Judging from the overlapping scratches on his neck -- the suspect either took two swipes at Mike's head ... or used two sharp objects.
So far, the suspect is still on the loose. Cops are investigating.
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Michael Lohan: He Slashed My Neck
Lindsay Lohan's father, Michael Lohan, told police after his alleged attack last night that the assailant slashed his neck.
As TMZ first reported, Michael claims he was attacked outside his home in Santa Monica, CA. Michael told police ... about an hour before the incident, he received a threatening phone call. We're told shortly after the call, Michael went out for cigarettes -- that's when he says the attack occurred.
Sources tell us ... Mike explained to police when he went to open his car door, he was jumped from behind. We're told the suspect, whom Michael says is in his 50s or 60s, began choking him and had some kind of sharp object which he used to slice Michael's neck. Michael says the knife penetrated his skin and caused substantial bleeding.
According to sources, Michael says the man cut him again as he fought the guy off. The suspect eventually fled on foot.
As for possible motive, sources close to Michael say he's telling friends he feels it's someone who doesn't want him to show up at Lindsay's court hearing today. So basically ... everyone.
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Michael Lohan: 'I Was Attacked'
Michael Lohan claims he was attacked outside his home in Santa Monica, CA tonight -- and says the guy who jumped him got away ... this according to law enforcement sources.
Sources tell TMZ Michael's story goes like this: He was getting into his car shortly before 10:00 PM when someone came up behind him and started to choke him. Michael is telling cops he fought with the suspect before the man took off running.
We're told Michael described the suspect as a white male in 50s or 60s -- yes, that old -- who is wearing a black running suit.
The Santa Monica Police Department got a 911 call at 9:56 PM and responded to the scene. Michael was shirtless when officers and paramedics arrived (seen above) and we're told he had scratches on his neck. Cops are still investigating on scene.
Daddy Lohan's drama comes just hours after Lindsay Lohan left rehab to attend her probation violation hearing in Beverly Hills Friday morning.
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Eva Longoria -- Banged Up in Hollywood Wreck
Eva Longoria was behind the wheel during a two-car smash-up tonight in Hollywood ... TMZ has learned.
According to law enforcement sources, the "Desperate Housewives" hottie was driving on busy Hollywood Blvd when someone suddenly turned in front of her. Eva was unable to avoid the car and collided with it.
We're told both Eva and the other driver had very minor injuries -- no one went to the hospital -- and the accident is under investigation ... however the early indication is Eva won't be on the hook for the damage.
Eva's restaurant, Beso, isn't far from where the accident happened. Calls to her rep were not immediately returned.
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Hugh Jackman -- Car Crash Distraction?
Hugh Jackman's celebrity may be partly to blame for a nasty two-car accident in NYC ... this according to one of the drivers involved in the crash.
It all went down this afternoon ... a TMZ photographer was shooting Hugh when a van and a Jetta collided across the street.
Our guy ended up interviewing one of the drivers involved in the accident -- who explained that he was looking for his next turn when, "I see all these cameras and Isee Hugh Jackman. Next thing I know, I went to take the turn ... BAM."
Kinda like insurance rates ... BAM!
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Junior Seau Drives SUV Off a Cliff, Survives
Junior Seau drove his SUV off a cliff in Carlsbad, CA this morning -- and survived -- this according to law enforcement.
We're told the retired NFL superstar sustained injuries in the wreck -- cops are on scene. TMZ obtained these photos of Seau's Cadillac Escalade which landed at the bottom of a cliff several feet from the beach.
Seau has been transported to a local hospital. The accident happened just south of Oceanside, CA ... where the former San Diego Charger had just been released from jail hours earlier.
As TMZ first reported, Junior Seau was arrested early this morning for domestic violence.
Celine Dion -- Hospitalized Over Pregnancy
42-year-old Celine Dion -- who's 8 months pregnant with twins -- has checked into a hospital in Florida this morning in an effort to prevent a premature birth.
A rep for the singer told the AP that Dion is at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla ... and insisted Celine decided to admit herself to ensure that she's around her doctors until the delivery.
Dion and her husband Rene Angelil have one 9-year-old son.
UPDATE: The hospital has released a statement saying they will "enhance" security during Celine's stay ... but insist the family did not pressure officials into making the decision.
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Jwoww Head-Bashing Victim: She Was 'Out of Control'
Jwoww went beyond the call of duty during the taping of her wrestling match last Monday -- in fact, her Snook-alike opponent claims the "Jersey Shore" star's head-slamming stunt went a little overboard.
Cookie, Jwoww's opponent, tells TMZ, “I really think that girl needs to look into some counseling. Her anger issues are obviously out of control."
She adds, "Then again if my face looked like that, I'd be pretty pissed at the world too.”
According to sources close to the lady wrestler, TNA medical personnel gave her a serious head-check after the beating she took ... but thankfully she was fine.