"I'm not free yet, but I will be. I will be!" - Aretha Franklin A Grammy award-winning artist and a woman who recorded singles so iconic that they live on in today's music, half a century after the first recording, Aretha Franklin stole the charts with hits like "Respect," "A Natural Woman," "Chain of Fools" and "I ... Read More
Pete Davidson Opens Up About Mental Illness
Since making his first appearance on screen in the MTV comedy "Failosophy" in 2013, Pete Davidson has become one of the best-known names in comedy, appearing in numerous shows and several movies. His most prominent movie role came in the film "King of Staten Island," which he co-wrote with Judd Apatow (based on his ... Read More
The Real Deal Re: Boy George and Drugs
One of the defining pioneers of 80s pop culture was Boy George, flamboyant leader of the band Culture Club, formed in London in 1981. Known for its contributions to new wave, pop and what the media of the time called "blue-eyed soul," Culture Club helped shape the era's sound. In the background, though, band members ... Read More
NFL’s Maxx Crosby and Darren Waller Tackle Addiction
At first look, Las Vegas Raiders stars Maxx Crosby and Darren Waller wouldn't seem to have much in common. Crosby, intense and driven, is on his way to becoming one of the top defensive ends of the game. Waller, soft-spoken and quiet, has already established himself as one of the top tight ends in football. Yet the two ... Read More
The Secret Pharmacological Life of Marilyn Monroe
Few figures of 20th-century popular culture fit the definition of "iconic" quite so completely as Marilyn Monroe. Her life and exploits still captivate new generations of admirers, and so has a darker public interest in the question of whether Marilyn Monroe was a drug addict. Idolized for her beauty and charisma, ... Read More
Whitney Houston’s Drug Use: The Tragic Story
What Was Reported in Whitney Houston's Toxicology Report? After the singer's death, her autopsy revealed that the cause of death was drowning and listed other contributing factors as atherosclerosis and cocaine use. The toxicology report revealed that her system contained cocaine, Xanax, Flexiril, ... Read More
Demi Lovato – Stone Cold Sober
Demi Lovato has used her experience and celebrity to shine a light on mental health issues, including her struggles with addiction, an eating disorder and other mental health issues. If you do a quick Google search on Demi Lovato, you'll likely find just as many articles discussing Demi Lovato's mental health as her ... Read More
Why Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington Went to Alcohol Rehab
Who Is Kit Harington? Kit Harington, whose full name is Christopher Catesby Harington, is an English actor best known for his acclaimed role as Jon Snow on the world-renowned series, Game of Thrones. The series, based on the books by George R.R. Martin, ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019, and Harington, like his ... Read More