There was no truth to the rumors that the Kardashian family brought a camera crew to Lamar Odom’s hospital room following his near-fatal overdose, but that doesn’t mean Momager Kris doesn’t already have big plans for her son-in-law’s return to the spotlight. According to Radar Online, Kris Jenner is already planning Lamar’s first post-overdose interview . Sources say she’s also working out deals for Lamar’s return to Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and even an E! network special focusing on his recovery. “All of a sudden, Lamar’s become useful to her again,” says one insider. And while the reports about camera crews filming a comatose Lamar just hours after his hospitalization turned out to be bogus, the source claims the Kard clan has definitely been compiling footage for eventual use on Lamar’s TV special. “Anyone saying they’ve not been filming throughout this doesn’t know what they’re talking about,” says the insider. It wouldn’t be the first time that Kris has used her family’s misfortune to drum up ratings, but the source says her excitement over cashing in on a man who’s still barely able to communicate is particularly unseemly. “Kris is licking her lips at all the money she’ll make on the back of Lamar’s OD,” the source explains. “She puts on a good show of maternal concern, but there’s always an agenda with Kris and Lamar’s troubles are no exception.” View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy
If Lamar Odom even thinks about dabbling in drugs ever again, Khloe Kardashian is ready to rekindle her divorce papers, according to inside sources. It was not even two weeks ago that Lamar was found unconscious, nearly brain dead and on the brink of death in a Nevada brothel after an overdose. It was not even one week ago that Khloe tore up their divorce papers , agreeing to nurse him back to health and give their marriage another shot. Khloe and Lamar both signed off on the paperwork to dismiss the divorce case, which was all but final and just needed a judge’s approval. No longer. Provided, that is, he stays clean for good. According to TMZ, citing sources close to the reality star, Khloe is annoyed by people on social media calling her naive for calling off the divorce. She may be in love, but Khloe is no fool. Well, she’s somewhat of a fool, but only for caring what trolls on Twitter say about her. When it comes to her husband, she’s aware of the situation. She’s lived through this too, after all. View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom: Romance Rewind … Then Unwind Better than anyone, she knows about Lamar’s battle with drugs and the toll it can take, however, she feels he has no one else to help him recover. Lamar, to this day, is on the Kardashian health insurance policy and needs to stay on it in order to shoulder the high cost of his treatment and therapy. Despite his NBA career earnings, insiders say Odom lacks the financial wherewithal to pay for this on his own, which is somewhat hard to believe. That $75,000 he spent on those two drug-enabling prostitutes had to come from somewhere. On the one hand, if he did that sort of thing regularly … Either way, if Khloe wanted out of their marriage, she could easily cut ties and buy him a new policy whatever the cost. So her heart is in this too. Still, he’s gone if he goes back to coke. And presumably hookers. We doubt Khloe would be happy to see Madison Montag and Ryder Cherry show up. Just a hunch. View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy
Should we pray for Lamar Odom? Is the ailing basketball star really deserving of our support when his own actions put him in this situation? This open letter says yes, and the reason is profoundly simple. While no one with a heart wishes Odom harm, or isn’t pulling for his recovery, there has been some real backlash to recent media coverage. Is he really deserving of our hopes and prayers, however? To some critics, claiming he is “battling for his life” after an overdose of his the drug addict’s making is disrespectful to other people in crises. But perhaps that’s missing the bigger picture in all of this. We’ll turn it over the most moving open letter to Lamar Odom written since he nearly lost his life, and reflect upon its humbling, sage words. Excerpts below. Comments are encouraged … Dear Lamar Odom, I don’t know if you will ever get a chance to read this or not but I just wanted you to know that I’m praying for you. Let me tell you that I’m not praying for you because you’re name is trending on social media. I am praying for you because some years back I was in the same predicament you are in now. We don’t have the same story or had the same events happen that lead us to fight for our lives but we do have something in common… What might that be? People are praying. People are praying for you, like the way people were praying for me. They might be or not be the people you know or people you’ll ever meet. Even though you can’t hear those prayers, God hears every single one of them. From the prayers coming from your love ones, those who know you, fans, and those who haven’t heard about you until now. Let me just tell you that those prayers are powerful. Despite what the doctors said, God gave me another chance to live. I was given another chance at life because of those prayers. Another chance to live life, see my love ones again, and grow in years. View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy Now the reason why I give the credit to “God” is because I would have never woken up from that coma by myself. God woke up me because he had a plan for my life, like he has always had a plan for your life. I want you to know that if God does decide to wake you up, know that he’s plan for your life will be fulfilled if you let him. You see God looks pass your addictions, mistakes, what people may think of you, and the current events that lead you to be in your present situation. His main focus is the condition of our heart and soul. As you can tell, that’s all it comes down to at the end. God is a God of many chances, no matter how many times we reject them. He doesn’t give us chances to become “religious” but chances to have a “relationship” with him. If he does choose to give you another chance at life, I can only pray you will choose to take him up on one of those chances. It might be hard at first. In fact, it might the most hardest thing you will ever do. You will struggle from time to time. But get this … IT’S OKAY. God knows the things you will have to face and overcome, he just doesn’t want you to do it alone anymore. Once you start building your relationship with God, you’ll see. You will discover how God will use the little things to get your attention. Now I can go on and on about how awesome God is … but in reality you can only find out when you give him a real chance to show you. You are in God’s hands now. This will be the greatest fight of your life. I pray God’s plan for you may be fulfilled. We are all praying for you! Remember: It’s never too late with God Sincerely, Lilly N View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: In Thoughts, Prayers of Stars Everywhere
Shortly, after the world learned that Lamar Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel, workers at the Love Ranch identified the two women who may have helped save his life. Madison Montag and Ryder Cherry were reportedly the first to discover that Odom had passed out. Witnesses say the ladies attempted to revive him and instructed another employee to call 911. Now, controversial Love Ranch owner Dennis Hof says the women will not receive payment for servicing Odom over the weekend, as he suspects they may have supplied the drugs that resulted in his overdose. “They will not answer questions about Lamar or possible drug use while he was here,” Hof told TMZ. “I’m suspicious.” That may sound shady, but it makes sense that the women wouldn’t want to risk implicating themselves legally. Hof, of course, may have ulterior motives as the women were supposed to receive half of the $75,000 that Odom paid to stay at the brothel. Adding to the suspicion is the fact that Hof has proven to be quite the shady character in the week since the incident took place. Against the wishes of Odom’s family and friends, Hof appeared on Nancy Grace’s talk show and boasted about telling the Kardashians to “go to hell.” He has since refused requests to refrain from giving any further interviews. Even more disgusting is the fact that Hof has used Odom’s overdose to promote his business , charging customers $500 to see the room where the 35-year-old nearly died. Now, he’s refusing to pay the women who may have literally saved Odom’s life. Yes, Dennis Hof is emerging as a late, dark horse candidate for Douche of the Year. View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy
Chris Brown is making the most out of his joint parental custody . Earlier this week, Brown posted cute footage of his daughter dancing during a photo shoot and now the controversial singer is back with a precious photo of himself and Royalty. The artist shared the cover of his upcoming album on Instagram, showcasing both his shirtless physique on it and his 17-month old child. The album will be named after his daughter and titled “Royalty.” The cover photo was snapped by Francesco Carrozzini with art direction by Courtney Walter. No release date for the record has been released yet, but look for the record to include such singles as “Zero” and “Liquor.” Here’s a look at other times Brown has cuddled up to his daughter, as the singer tries to soften his image: View Slideshow: Chris Brown and Royalty: Father-Daughter Photos
Do you believe in miracles? It’s not hard not to after hearing the latest updates regarding Lamar Odom’s amazing recovery over the past 24 hours. Let’s recap: On Tuesday, Odom was found unconscious in his room at the Love Ranch brothel in Nevada. Not even two days later, Odom was declared brain dead , and doctors told his family and friends that there was little chance he would ever regain consciousness. Just as it seemed all hope was lost, hospital sources revealed this afternoon that Odom opened his eyes as his breathing tube was removed. Now, in a truly astonishing development, TMZ is reporting that Odom has been removed from the ventilator that was breathing for him and is being weaned off of life support . Obviously, Odom is far from out of the woods, as it remains unlikely that he’ll ever fully recover from this brush with death. He remains on dialysis and there’s no way of knowing what sort of lasting effects a series of strokes and several days in a coma will have upon his brain. Still, for a man who seemed to be in the verge of death just hours ago, this is a miraculous turnaround. We’ll keep you updated on Lamar’s condition as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy
Khloe Kardashian remains at Lamar Odom’s bedside as reports surface that the two are not legally divorced and she is making his medical decisions. Moreover, she stands to inherit a large portion of his estate if he passes away, as the ailing basketball star did not have a will, and the law is the law. Insiders say rumors of Khloe feuding with Liza Morales over Lamar’s estate are false, and that she is by his side only because she cares about him. The feeling was/is mutual, as Lamar has not let their divorce get in the way of his feelings, as he never took steps to disinherit her from his fortune. Khloe and Lamar had a prenup, separating her money from his. In some cases, prenups state that a spouse is disinherited from the other spouse. Not the case with these two. With no will, under California law, if he were to die, Kardashian would be entitled to 1/3 of the 35-year-old’s personal fortune. His kids with Liza Morales would get the remaining 2/3. Khloe doesn’t need, care about or want the money, but if this sad story were to end tragically, the reality star would inherit it just the same. Odom also has several life insurance trusts, making both Khloe and his kids with Liz beneficiaries. We just hope this is all a moot point. The amazing news is that there has been a ray of hope. Lamar is not out of the woods yet, but he is doing better. Many predicted he’d be brain dead after his overdose, but his heart is doing better and Odom is off life support and breathing on his own. Here’s hoping the fallen basketball star continues to improve and makes a full recovery, however unlikely that seemed just 24 hours ago. View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy
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