Elizabeth Vargas has voluntarily checked back into a rehab facility. The 20/20 anchor entered a program last fall for alcohol addiction and said via statement that she fell off the wagon during a recent family vacation and agreed to another round of treatment over the weekend. “As so many other recovering alcoholics know, overcoming the disease can be a long and incredibly difficult process,” Vargas said. “I feel I have let myself, my co-workers and most importantly my family down and for that I am ashamed and sorry.” Vargas is married to singer Marc Cohen and the couple has two children together. With ABC “squarely behind her,” Vargas added that she’s “committed to battling and addressing this debilitating disease,” expressing gratitude for the support she’s received. “We look forward to having her back at ABC News when she feels ready to return,” said an spokesperson. Following last year’s stint in rehab, Vargas appeared on Good Morning America and said she’s an alcohol. She said she’s suffered panic attacks for as long as she can remember. I dealt with that anxiety, and with the stress that the anxiety brought, by starting to drink,” she said in the interview. We wish the reporter, who has been with ABC since 1996, a full and healthy recovery. 13 Celebrities Who Have Been To Rehab 1. Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan has been to a rehab six times. She completed a mandatory 90-day stint in the summer of 2013.
Allegedly, Kendall Jenner stormed out of a restaurant without paying last week after a waitress refused to serve her alcohol, because, ya know… she’s only 18. The reality star, for her part, denies the incident took place and has even threatened legal action against the waitress who made the dine-and-dash claim. Kendall Jenner Denies Dine and Dash Report If the waitress’ story is fabricated, as Kendall Jenner claims, then the threat of a lawsuit will likely cause her to back down. Either way, she’s looking to make good. Not taking any chances with her reputation, the up-and-coming model decided to put her money where her mouth is in the wake of the waitress-gate scandal. TMZ reports that KJ went to dinner with Stephen Baldwin and his daughter Hailey last week, and to prove her generosity, Kendall picked up the bill and left a HUGE tip. Witnesses say that at the end of the meal, Kendall covered the $554 check and left an extra $160 on top of it. That’s 28.88%, people! Not bad, but if she actually threw money in a waitress’ face earlier in the week, going above 20 percent with another server doesn’t quite make up for it. We may never know for sure what happened on that fateful night in New York, but Kendall certainly seems to feel guilty about something . Much like you, after scrolling through these pics: 45 Inappropriate Kylie and Kendall Jenner Photos 1. Kendall Jenner Side Boob Kendall Jenner posted this photo to Instagram. It shows off her side boob.
Christina Aguilera is a mother for the second time. The singer delivered a daughter via C-section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, sources confirm to Us Weekly, although details on name, weight and height are unavailable at this time. 15 Celebrity Moms We Love 1. Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera has two kids. She gave birth to her second in August 2014. This is Aguilera’s first child with fiancé Matt Rutler, to whom she got engaged in March. She also has a six-year old son, Max, with ex-husband Jordan Bratman. Never one to be shy about her body, Aguilera mde (HOT!) headlines earlier this summer when she posed naked for V Magazine . “As a woman, I’m proud to embrace my body through all stages of life, staying fearless and confident in surrendering to the unknowns the future has in store,” she told the publication. Aguilera also showed her appreciation for those involved with the pictorial via Instagram. “[Thank you for] giving me the freedom to bare my soul & body at this incredible, magical, transition time in my life. #Grateful,” she wrote on August 1. We send our very best wishes to this new family! Celebrities Who Welcomed Babies in 2014 1. Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman American Idol judge and all-around snarkmaster Simon Cowell was softened a bit by the birth of his son Eric Philip on February 14. What a Valentine for Simon and girlfriend Lauren Silverman.
Sometimes, a selfie can go horribly wrong . Other times, however, a perfectly-timed selfie can go so incredibly right that it stops the World Wide Web in its tracks. The following is just such a selfie. It was taken by a dog owner, who somehow managed to position both his camera and his canine in the ideal position and then… SNAP ! He created the most awesomely original man-Man’s Best Friend self-portrait that you’ll ever see and then shared it via Twitter. Wow, right? Just… WOW. Well done, genius Internet user. Unlike the dogs in the following picture gallery, this furry pal didn’t need to photobomb its owner. He was an integral part of the shot. But when dogs do photobomb their owners? The results are also pretty darn hilarious: 23 Dogs Who Have Mastered the Art of Photobombing 1. Group Photobomb Don’t forget about me! This canine really wants to be included in this group photo.
Jonathan Koppenhaver, a.k.a. War Machine, has been arrested in California and charged with the assault on Christy Mack he allegedly carried out last week. War Machine was apprehended in a hotel room outside Los Angeles. He was caught by U.S. Marshals and local police in Simi Valley, Calif., his hometown. He was in a hotel room with pizza and a small amount of cash. The fugitive MMA fighter, on the run since last weekend, did not put up a fight. He is being held without bond on a fugitive from justice federal charge. War Machine is accused of savagely beating Christy Mack last Friday morning, leaving her with 18 broken bones and a lacerated liver, police said. Koppenhaver later Tweeted: “The cops will never give me fair play, never believe me. Still deciding what to do but at the end of the day it’s all just heart breaking.” On Tuesday, authorities issued a warrant for Koppenhaver, charging him with several counts of battery, assault with a deadly weapon and other crimes. Mack, meanwhile, posted several pictures of her severe injuries and released her version of events as the porn community rallied to raise money for her. The adult film star also alleges that Koppenhaver stabbed her several times and that he had beaten up her previously before they broke up in May. Cops went to War Machine’s home in San Diego to remove two of his exotic snakes; Dog the Bounty Hunter , who vowed to hunt him down, was also present. Mack’s friends and family are relieved War Machine was arrested . Like them, we wish Mack a full and speedy recovery and hope that justice prevails. Christy Mack Photos: Before the Attack 1. Christy Mack Topless Christy Mack, the porn star, poses here topless. Common for her in life.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have rekindled their epic romance, and they’re reportedly taking this relationship thing seriously this time around. And this religion thing, committing to God as well as to each other. As we reported yesterday – and he confirmed with the Instagram photo he shared before taking down – Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together . They were caught kissing at a Bible study group and went to church together Wednesday night, with a close source saying they’re “trying to be better people.” Justin posted a Bible verse on Instagram the next day saying, “After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” They were also spotted at the movies earlier this week, which is presumably when he posted (and quickly deleted) the telling photo of Selena kissing his cheek. To think we actually scoffed at the notion that Bieber was sure his girl would come running back to him after their latest split. We should know better. Something about these two is both electric and toxic at the same time. As bad as things seem to go when they’re together, they simply can’t stay apart. Just when you think their combustible, emotionally personalities make a lasting romance impossible, she ends up in his bed once again. It’s uncanny. Still, it obviously won’t last. Cue the obligatory debate over when we’ll report on their next breakup as we prepare a draft of that article right now. Also, someone go check on Taylor Swift. She’s not going to be happy . VOTE: Should Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber be together? Yes, they are meant to be! No, he doesn’t deserve her! No, she doesn’t deserve him! View Poll » Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Pictures: Young, Star-Crossed Love 1. Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez Photo Justin Bieber loves him some Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it.
The murderer of Biggie Smalls (a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) is well known to Los Angeles police, but they refuse to proceed with an arrest, a new report alleges. Why? Because doing so would supposedly expose a police cover-up. A law enforcement source says under condition of anonymity: “The LAPD Robbery Homicide unit tasked with investigating Biggie’s murder knows exactly who fired the gun, and which people were involved in the planning.” The rapper (real name Christopher Wallace) was murdered while riding in the front seat of a Suburban after leaving a hip hop party in Los Angeles in 1997. Years later, Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, and his widow, Faith Evans, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the LAPD and several of its members. They allege that Wallace’s death was “in a very efficient, organized and professional manner, suggesting that a high degree of coordination and planning.” The lawsuit also claims that disgraced former Officer Rafael Perez admitted to cops that he and fellow cop David Mack, “conspired to murder” Wallace. Not only that, the two carried it out – or so the lawsuit claims. But according to the source, “There will never be an arrest made because it would rock the department to the core. There was a cover-up after the murder.” “This goes way beyond Mack and Perez.” Notorious B.I.G.: Life Before Death 1. Notorious BIG and Puff Daddy Notorious BIG and Puff Daddy from back in the day. Look at that beeper. “Publicly the [LAPD] will say it’s still an open investigation, but that is a sham; the old saying that the cover-up is worse than the crime couldn’t be more true in this case.” “The cover-up would put numerous current and former cops behind bars for years on charges ranging from conspiracy to fraud and making false statements.” Another source says that the “cops want to make an arrest in the [Biggie] case, but witnesses haven’t been cooperative, and that has been a problem from day one.” Perez was involved in a cover-up of an unrelated bank robbery, then sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing $800,000 worth of cocaine from an LAPD evidence locker. Allegedly, the disgraced cop also shot and framed a man with gang connections, having left him paralyzed for a crime he may or may not have committed. He also was reported to have had connections to the Los Angeles gang, the Bloods, and connections to Suge Knight, former head of Death Row Records. There have been widespread reports that Knight ordered Wallace’s murder in retaliation for the death of Tupac Shakur … though Knight also says Tupac is alive . In any case, the LAPD, which apologized to the rapper’s family after the 2012 release of the Notorious B.I.G. autopsy report declined to comment, stating simply: “There is no new information to give out.” Remembering Tupac Shakur (1971-1996) 1. Tupac Shakur, Mother Tupac Shakur poses here with his mother. The rapper was gunned down at the age of 25.
The murderer of Biggie Smalls (a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) is well known to Los Angeles police, but they refuse to proceed with an arrest, a new report alleges. Why? Because doing so would supposedly expose a police cover-up. A law enforcement source says under condition of anonymity: “The LAPD Robbery Homicide unit tasked with investigating Biggie’s murder knows exactly who fired the gun, and which people were involved in the planning.” The rapper (real name Christopher Wallace) was murdered while riding in the front seat of a Suburban after leaving a hip hop party in Los Angeles in 1997. Years later, Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, and his widow, Faith Evans, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the LAPD and several of its members. They allege that Wallace’s death was “in a very efficient, organized and professional manner, suggesting that a high degree of coordination and planning.” The lawsuit also claims that disgraced former Officer Rafael Perez admitted to cops that he and fellow cop David Mack, “conspired to murder” Wallace. Not only that, the two carried it out – or so the lawsuit claims. But according to the source, “There will never be an arrest made because it would rock the department to the core. There was a cover-up after the murder.” “This goes way beyond Mack and Perez.” Notorious B.I.G.: Life Before Death 1. Notorious BIG and Puff Daddy Notorious BIG and Puff Daddy from back in the day. Look at that beeper. “Publicly the [LAPD] will say it’s still an open investigation, but that is a sham; the old saying that the cover-up is worse than the crime couldn’t be more true in this case.” “The cover-up would put numerous current and former cops behind bars for years on charges ranging from conspiracy to fraud and making false statements.” Another source says that the “cops want to make an arrest in the [Biggie] case, but witnesses haven’t been cooperative, and that has been a problem from day one.” Perez was involved in a cover-up of an unrelated bank robbery, then sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing $800,000 worth of cocaine from an LAPD evidence locker. Allegedly, the disgraced cop also shot and framed a man with gang connections, having left him paralyzed for a crime he may or may not have committed. He also was reported to have had connections to the Los Angeles gang, the Bloods, and connections to Suge Knight, former head of Death Row Records. There have been widespread reports that Knight ordered Wallace’s murder in retaliation for the death of Tupac Shakur … though Knight also says Tupac is alive . In any case, the LAPD, which apologized to the rapper’s family after the 2012 release of the Notorious B.I.G. autopsy report declined to comment, stating simply: “There is no new information to give out.” Remembering Tupac Shakur (1971-1996) 1. Tupac Shakur, Mother Tupac Shakur poses here with his mother. The rapper was gunned down at the age of 25.
In most unexpected celebrity couple news, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are apparently dating in the wake of their recent and respective breakups. The attractive duo has been spending “quality time together” since late June after the Oscar winner broke up with Nicholas Hoult , her X-Men co-star, E! reports. All the celebrity news source claims is that the two are “seeing each other,” so it’s not known how seriously. The site is reasonably credible, however. Lawrence, who celebrates her 24th birthday today, called it quits amicably with Hoult earlier this summer, blaming the usual distance and careers. Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announced their Conscious Uncoupling after more than 10 years of marriage in March, after which he was linked to Alexa Chung. It’s unclear if those two were ever more than friends, but Chris and Gwyneth have also stayed on good terms, even living together at their L.A. home as of June. “They’ve tried to keep things as stable and consistent as possible for their kids,” a source said. “They still spend a lot of time together as a family.” “They haven’t changed things since they announced they were splitting. Other than taking off their wedding bands, they seem closer than ever.” As for the Silver Linings Playbook star, it’s not clear when Martin and Lawrence started getting close, as this is the first we’ve heard of the love connection. You can’t knock the man’s taste, though. That’s for sure. 24 Hottest Jennifer Lawrence Photos 1. Hot Jennifer Lawrence Picture Wow. That’s the only word that’s really necessary when gazing upon this Jennifer Lawrence photo.
In most unexpected celebrity couple news, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are apparently dating in the wake of their recent and respective breakups. The attractive duo has been spending “quality time together” since late June after the Oscar winner broke up with Nicholas Hoult , her X-Men co-star, E! reports. All the celebrity news source claims is that the two are “seeing each other,” so it’s not known how seriously. The site is reasonably credible, however. Lawrence, who celebrates her 24th birthday today, called it quits amicably with Hoult earlier this summer, blaming the usual distance and careers. Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow announced their Conscious Uncoupling after more than 10 years of marriage in March, after which he was linked to Alexa Chung. It’s unclear if those two were ever more than friends, but Chris and Gwyneth have also stayed on good terms, even living together at their L.A. home as of June. “They’ve tried to keep things as stable and consistent as possible for their kids,” a source said. “They still spend a lot of time together as a family.” “They haven’t changed things since they announced they were splitting. Other than taking off their wedding bands, they seem closer than ever.” As for the Silver Linings Playbook star, it’s not clear when Martin and Lawrence started getting close, as this is the first we’ve heard of the love connection. You can’t knock the man’s taste, though. That’s for sure. 24 Hottest Jennifer Lawrence Photos 1. Hot Jennifer Lawrence Picture Wow. That’s the only word that’s really necessary when gazing upon this Jennifer Lawrence photo.
