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Newtown Father Heckled at Gun Violence Prevention Hearing

Neil Heslin, the father of a six-year old boy who was among the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting on December 14, testified yesterday before the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. With over 1,000 people in attendance, Heslin held a framed photo of himself and his late child and pleaded with lawmakers to improve mental health options and to ban assault weapons. Newtown Father Heckled at Hearing “I still can’t see why any civilian, anybody in this room in fact, needs weapons of that sort,” Heslin said. “You’re not going to use them for hunting, even for home protection.” Interrupting his speech at various points, pro-gun activists in the crowd shouted “Second Amendment” as Heslin tried to continue. “There are a lot of things that should be changed to prevent what happened,” he said. Watch the video above and then vote: Is it time for major gun legislation in the country?   YES. Fewer guns, fewer tragedies! NO. It’s unconstitutional and won’t stop anything! View Poll »

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Mindy McCready: I Didn’t Kill David Wilson!

Mindy McCready has been through a lot, and is certainly no saint (drug addiction, jail time, domestic altercations, etc), but she wants to clear one thing up: She did not kill David Wilson . In an interview with NBC’s Dateline (a portion of which aired on Today), she says of losing her boyfriend, “I’ve never gone through anything this painful .” “Nor will I ever again go through anything as painful.” Calling Wilson, who took his own life via self-inflicted gunshot wound, her “soul mate,” she added, “He didn’t just touch my heart, he touched my soul.” Wilson, 34, was the father of McCready’s 9-month-old son, Zayne. She also has a 6-year-old son, Zander, from her relationship with Billy McKnight. According to news reports, David Wilson died at his home in Heber Springs, Ark., of suicide. The investigation into his death remains open, however. Asked whether she had any role in the record producer’s demise, Mindy said, “Oh my God, no. Oh my God, no. He was my life. We were each other’s life.” She also slammed rumors that Wilson was cheating on her, saying, “David was not having an affair with another woman. That is absolutely totally untrue.” However, when questioned about whether she believed “100 percent” that David Wilson had committed suicide, McCready was quiet for a moment. “I don’t know,” the troubled singer admitted. All we can do is stay tuned on this one.

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Lindsay Lohan: I Need Professional Help (But Still Don’t Think I Have a Problem)!

Lindsay Lohan has gone off the rails hardcore in recent months, even by her standards, but this fact is apparently not lost on her, according to a new TMZ report. The 26-year-old actress legitimately thought she had turned over a new leaf this past March after she completed the terms of her sentence for stealing jewelry. Somewhere along the line, though, the troubled star lost her way again, and is said to be inconsolable, repeatedly calling her lawyer Shawn Holley in tears.  In classic Lindsay fashion, she knows her life is out of control, but she’s blaming it on others, saying she has again hooked up with a bad group of people. She says “opportunists” have tried to provoke and take advantage of her, and is adamant that she does NOT have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse. One could refute that all day and all night, but to her credit, Lindsay Lohan does say she should seek professional counseling and actually stick to it this time. Not coincidentally, counseling is seen as the only possible way she can avoid jail time for her recent probation violation and bevy of new criminal charges. Genuinely or not, Lindsay is telling friends her big problem is impulse control – not thinking before she acts – and thinks regular counseling would help with that. That and she’s surrounded by enablers. You buying it? A judge will hear her out one last time January 15, when she faces up to eight months in jail . What do you think: Throw Lindsay Lohan in jail?   Yes, that train wreck brat will never learn otherwise! No, quit trying to make an example out of her, haters! View Poll »

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Brooke Mueller Rushed to Hospital, Rep Denies Reports of Drug Overdose

Brooke Mueller was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital just prior to noon Pacific Time today, but her rep denies reports that drugs were to blame for the latest incident surrounding the troubled ex of Charlie Sheen. Source tell TMZ that Mueller was transported via ambulance from her home in Tarzana, with various insiders alleging they are “deeply concerned” because she has been abusing substances again for weeks. Mueller has long battled addiction and has entered rehab over a dozen times. She most recently relapsed in June and has twin boys with Sheen. HOWEVER, Brooke’s rep has released a statement that cites a different reason for this hospitalization: exhaustion. Naturally. “An assistant thought Brooke was non-responsive while she was napping and hastily called an ambulance. As a precaution, Brooke was brought to a local hospital and discharged after an hour. She was diagnosed with exhaustion and dehydration and is now fine and resting at home. That’s it.” Are you buying this, THGers? Are praying that Mueller finally gets the help she so desperately needs?

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Amanda Bynes to Sue Over Naked Tanning Salon Story

Amanda Bynes is threatening legal action over a celebrity news report that claims the troubled actress was wandering around a New York tanning salon naked. In Touch claimed Thursday that the 26-year-old was seen at Beach Bump tanning salon in NYC. Nude. “She walked out of the room completely naked,” a source said. Except for goggles, that is. There’s your awesome visual for the day. “She didn’t seem to care in the last that everyone saw her naked. She seemed totally out of it … There was definitely something wrong with her.” Bynes denies the report and is threatening legal action, Celebuzz reports. “I’m suing In Touch for printing a fake story,” the furious star said. “I’m not ‘troubled.’ I don’t get naked in public. I’m 26, a multi-millionaire, retired. Please respect my privacy.” Troubled or not, Bynes’ behavior has raised concerns. A string of hit-and-runs and DUIs and being photographed smoking from a drug pipe in of her car will do that. All those things actually happened, of course. This tanning story? Let’s just say that In Touch isn’t the most reliable gossip source. Just last month, Tom Cruise’s lawyer Bert Fields filed a $50 million lawsuit against the publisher for two stories that falsely claimed Tom abandoned daughter Suri, 6. You can’t sue someone for printing the truth, but Cruise clearly didn’t “abandon” anyone. As for Amanda Bynes , we’ll see if she makes good on her threat. [Photo: WENN.com]

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Kelly Clarkson Relives "A Moment Like This" in Concert

Kelly Clarkson took a different tact than usual during a concert in Independence, Missouri yesterday. While the incredible talent has been touring the country and taking fan requests to cover such artists as Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey , Clarkson mixed it up last night… and covered herself! But the artist had a very good reason: It was 10 years and one day ago when she took home the first-ever American Idol title. Wow. That makes us feel old, and also appreciative of Clarkson. Watch her relive that moment via her show-winning single now:

Amanda Bynes’ License Suspended!

Greater L.A. residents can now sit in traffic drive with reduced fear. Amanda Bynes’ license has been suspended by the California DMV, according to the L.A. Times, following the misdemeanor hit-and-run charges filed against her this week. DMV officials won’t specify the exact reason or when Amanda’s suspension occurred. Regardless, insurance companies and pedestrians everywhere can exhale. Bynes was charged in two hit-and-run accidents – occurring April 10 and August 4 – when the troubled star allegedly crashed into another car and peaced out. In the case of the former, Bynes was charged with DUI . She’s been involved at least two other unrelated traffic incidents in the past six months as well. Maybe now the 26-year-old will rely on friends, cabs or car services … a novel idea she and Lindsay Lohan should have considered years and years ago. [Photo: WENN.com]

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Farrah Abraham and John Parra: It’s Over!

Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham and John Parra, a board operator for the On-Air with Ryan Seacrest radio show and her boyfriend of two months, have split. Unwillingness to go to first base may have been a deal-breaker. “What went wrong was that he was upset I wouldn’t kiss him and make more time for him and move to LA,” Farrah tells In Touch , confirming the breakup . “He texted me saying he didn’t want to talk any more.” Farrah, who adds that John only met her daughter Sophia, 3, once, never replied back to John’s cold text because she felt that he was moving too quickly. “I have my values in line and I stick to them,” she says. “I’m happy I chose not to touch him or get serious with a guy who seems controlling and clingy.” “I’m happy I shield Sophia from any guy drama that is caused by whomever I’m dating at the time … I’ll date again. I’m ready to find a real partner now.” For now, though, you could say she’s ” On My Own ” … or ” Finally Getting Up From Rock Bottom .” (Those are her amazing new songs. Follow the links.)

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Camille Grammer to Bank HOW MUCH from Divorce?!?

Camille Grammer won’t just be returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills next season. She’ll be doing so as a VERY rich woman. Sources close to the reality star tell TMZ she is finally close to settling her ugly divorce battle with Kelsey Grammar , and that she’s set to ink a property settlement with the actor that will net Camille around $30 million. The final price tag will be established once three homes the former couple shared are off the market. Sound like an astronomical sum, considering Kelsey earned most of the fortune from his long-running stints on Cheers and Frasier ? Perhaps. But insiders say the troubled star – he battled an addiction to drugs and spent a great deal of time in rehab early in his career – was actually close to fiscal ruin when he met Camille. She reportedly took over the family’s finances and is largely responsible for the millions that are now close to being split. We didn’t see that coming – and we hope this is finally the end of the very public bashing that has gone on between the Grammers for years. Just shut up and count your money, please. Both of you. [Photo: WENN.com]

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Jenelle Evans Granted One-Year Restraining Order Against Gary Head

Troubled Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has been granted a one-year restraining order against her troubled ex-fiance Gary Head, reports indicate. Head was arrested in June following a fight so brutal that a source claimed he “beat the sh!t out of her” and tried to strangle her with a bed sheet. Jenelle, who was also arrested, is so terrified of him now that she sought the restraining order and was relieved when the judge granted it to her. “Jenelle is afraid of Gary,” a source tells Radar . “She was viciously attacked by him and she is really frightened that he is going to come at her.” “That’s why she wanted a restraining order .” The restraining order forbids Gary from having any sort of contact with Jenelle Evans in person, via the phone, online or through a third party. “She doesn’t ever want to talk to Gary again, she just hopes that he obeys the law and stays away from her,” a source close to Evans says. “She knows that the restraining order is just a piece of paper but she feels safer knowing that he can’t and shouldn’t ever come near her.” Jenelle must appear in court today regarding her own role in the fight, and also plans on seeking custody of her son Jace. Good luck there.

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