Harvey Weinstein Jets off to Rehab
Harvey Weinstein has just taken off to get treatment for behavioral issues that include sex addiction ... TMZ has learned.
The fallen mogul took a private jet from Van Nuys Airport bound for Arizona. He's set to land in the city of Wickenburg near the highly respected Meadows rehab center.
Our sources say some people on his team wanted Harvey to receive treatment at The Meadows facility, but we are getting conflicting information as to whether or not that is the place he will be receiving treatment. We have confirmed, however, he will be getting treatment at an inpatient program.
Our camera was at the airport when Weinstein arrived, but a member of his entourage was anything but happy to see us.
TMZ reported on Tuesday that Weinstein was set to leave the country for rehab. We now know the destination was Switzerland, but the plan changed and he and his team decided he would get treatment in the United States.
If he is receiving treatment at The Meadows, the facility is equipped to handle behavioral issues and sex addiction.
The Meadows has a program called Gentle Path ... a 45-day inpatient rehab for those with sex addiction issues. The program includes equine therapy, expressive arts therapy, meditation, yoga and intensive counseling.
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DMX Life in Rehab ... Bigger & Better Than Ever
DMX is handling his legal business and his diet like a grown ass man after going to rehab.
We got X Thursday outside court in NYC, where he had a hearing on his tax evasion case. Afterward, he basically confirmed what his lawyer told us last month -- he put on about 40 lbs. while getting treatment, and plans to continue for another month.
Gotta say, he looks good compared to a couple months ago when he was significantly thinner. Sounds like he feels the same way.
As for what he's bulking up on? DMX trusts in the Cap'n!
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers What a Rebound Snags Best Actor Award for 'Damascus Cover'
Jonathan Rhys Meyers has had a rough time of late ... his wife had a miscarriage earlier this month, he relapsed and ended up again in rehab for alcoholism, but he's just snagged a huge honor ... Best Actor at the Boston Film Festival.
Jon was tearful as he accepted the award for the lead role in 'Damascus Cover,' a spy thriller about a secret agent who goes on a mission to Syria to smuggle out a chemical weapons scientist. The film, written and directed by Daniel Berk, also won Best Picture and Best Director.
Meyers broke down as he accepted the award as he talked about working with the late John Hurt, who co-starred in the film, which was his last.
Meyers left rehab to attend the event last weekend. He's back getting help.
Congrats.
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Aaron Carter Talked Into Rehab After 2-Day Effort from 'The Doctors'
Aaron Carter's getting the help he desperately needs in rehab largely in part to precision, patience and execution from the guys at "The Doctors."
Sources close to the Carter family tell TMZ ... "The Doctors" sent an interventionist to Aaron's Florida crib last week. The person showed up Thursday, knocked on Aaron's door, to no avail. The interventionist wasn't deterred and waited a whopping 4 hours.
The interventionist returned Friday, and the troubled singer finally agreed to talk and ultimately was convinced to go to rehab. We're told the show is footing the bill. It's unclear what it'll cost, but Aaron's supposed to be in rehab in California for 3 months, which can't be cheap.
As we reported ... 'Doctors' offered to send Aaron to rehab when he was on the show, but he refused. A rep for Aaron tells us ... "Aaron’s decision to enter a facility was his own and a choice he made for himself. He very much wishes to be left alone so he can focus on his wellness."
BTW, our sources say Aaron's meeting with the interventionist wasn't filmed for the show.
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AJ McLean Aaron Carter Needs My Help ... I'm Calling Him Today!!!
AJ McLean thinks he's the guy who can take Aaron Carter under his wing and help him get back on the road to recovery ... because he had to do it himself 3 times.
We got the Backstreet Boys singer out at The Commons at Calabasas Friday ... he tells us he's reaching out to Aaron right away because he's worried and hopes to talk some sense into him.
AJ says Aaron's like a little brother and he knows exactly what he's going through ... and he's going to try his best to save him. As for Aaron's real brother, Nick ... AJ suggests he's frustrated with the whole situation because once again -- he knows from experience.
As we've reported ... family members have been worried about Aaron for weeks now, and cops rushed to his house Thursday after getting a call he was under the influence of something.
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Aaron Carter Background Check Flagged During Gun Purchase Attempt
Aaron Carter's plan to buy a gun got thwarted by a computer.
As we reported ... a 911 caller told cops Aaron tried to buy a gun but got turned down. We spoke to the manager at the Florida gun shop, who says the singer was automatically denied after his background check got flagged. It's unclear what triggered the alarm.
The staff also noticed Aaron's odd behavior -- he was jumpy, bragging about himself and hitting on girls at the shop. The manager said he appeared unhinged.
As we reported ... cops rushed to Aaron's house 3 times in a 24-hour span earlier this month after someone called fearing he'd relapse or hurt himself. Cops rushed to his house again Friday, and he finally decided to enter rehab.
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Aaron Carter On His Way to Rehab
Aaron Carter is finally giving in and checking into rehab, TMZ has learned, the day after police rushed to his home to do a welfare check.
TMZ broke the story ... cops in Florida responded when someone reported Aaron seemed high on something during a FaceTime conversation. Aaron's rep tells us, "Aaron has decided to enter a facility to improve his health and work on his overall wellness. He is going to do this privately and focus all his attention on being the best person and performer possible," adding Aaron's grateful for the support and love from his fans.
We're told Aaron went back and forth for a while, but finally agreed to get help.
As we reported, Aaron taped an episode of 'Doctors' last month, but fled the studio at the first mention of him going into rehab. Family members have also been concerned he's relapsing.
As of now he's agreeing to check into a program, but as one source put it ... his decision "changes every hour."
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Oscar De La Hoya On Lingerie Pics: 'Bad Time In My Life'
Oscar De La Hoya is addressing those infamous lingerie photos that have followed him around for years -- saying they were taken at a "bad time in my life" ... but he's a better person now.
The boxing legend was asked about the shots during an interview with "The Breakfast Club" -- when Charlamagne Tha God (of course) wanted to know the real story behind the pics of Oscar dressed up in fishnets.
"Just a bad time in my life," Oscar said ... "That's it."
Oscar didn't expand on why it was a bad time -- but noted the pics were taken 10 years ago ... before his 3 stints in rehab for substance abuse.
De La Hoya was asked if the pics have hurt his career as a boxing promoter -- but he shot that down saying he's only gotten "better" in his personal and professional life since the photos were taken.
"In America, you have the opportunity to rise and shine and get better and be better ... and that's exactly what I've done."
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Lamar Odom Eyeing BIG3 Comeback ... Says College Coach
Lamar Odom's seriously considering a basketball comeback ... and his sights are set on Ice Cube's BIG3 league -- so says a man who's been tight with L.O. since college.
TMZ Sports spoke with Lamar's Rhode Island coach, Jim Harrick -- who says he just talked to Odom the other day -- and says the basketball star is pumped about the idea of joining Cube's 3-on-3 league.
It's actually a change of heart for Odom -- who previously told Harrick he wanted to hang up his sneakers for good ... "but this 3-on-3 has got him excited!"
Coach says Odom still has a ways to go health-wise ... but "if he can get in shape, he can play with anybody."
Odom says he's sober now -- and vows to stay clean for his family.
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DMX Checks into Rehab
DMX is getting help at a rehab facility ... TMZ has learned ... on the heels of postponing concert dates.
Sources connected with DMX tell us he checked himself in Thursday night at a treatment center in Southern California. We're told X went voluntarily, but his manager, Pat Gallo, and ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, had encouraged the move.
The rapper has been to rehab before while battling substance abuse issues for years.
As we first reported, X had to cancel 3 shows this week due to what his rep called a "medical emergency." We're told he flew to Cali to get help because he felt he was "moving to a dark place" and wanted to make sure he stayed on the right path.
Sources at DMX's show in Brooklyn last week tell us he was drinking heavily beforehand.
In a statement, Gallo apologized to X's fans for the postponed shows, and says, "It is important right now that he take some time off to focus on his health so that he can be a better father, friend and entertainer."
He added, "We are eternally grateful for the outpouring of concern and support that has poured in. We ask that you please keep X in your prayers as he embraces your support."
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Ben Affleck Jennifer's Got My Back
Ben Affleck's support system is right in front of him ... literally.
Ben and Jennifer Garner were out Wednesday in Santa Monica just 1 day after Ben announced he completed rehab.
As we reported, their divorce is still full steam ahead ... but they are serious co-parents who not only get along ... they still support each other.
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Ben Affleck Completes Rehab
Ben Affleck announced he's just completed a stint in rehab.
Sources tell us he was at a facility almost immediately after the Oscars 2 weeks ago.
Ben says he took it upon himself to get help because he had renewed problems with alcohol abuse. A source familiar with the situation says the problem has been going on "a long time."
It's not Ben's first time in rehab. He went to Promises in Malibu back in 2001 for alcohol abuse.
There have been reports he was reconciling with Jennifer Garner and she was dropping the divorce, but our sources say that is not true.
Ben says, "I'm lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I've done the work I've set out to do."
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WWE's Sunny I Tried To Save Chyna Right Before She Died
WWE legend Tammy Sytch says she has "tremendous guilt feelings" about the death of her good friend, Chyna ... admitting she failed to get her the help she needed when she saw Chyna struggling.
Sytch -- aka Sunny -- was on her way to court-ordered rehab this week when she told us Chyna's death has been on her mind for months. The two were very close and would FaceTime every night.
The Hall of Famer says she recognized Chyna was going down a bad path and tried to convince her to go to rehab -- but she refused, and died while Sytch was seeking treatment for herself.
Obviously, Chyna's death isn't Tammy's fault ... but Sytch says she wishes she could've gotten her friend to see the light. Chyna passed away in April after overdosing on Rx pills and booze.
As for Tammy ... her next stop is another stint in rehab to combat her ongoing alcohol issues -- and she says she's receiving the full support of the WWE.
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WWE Hall of Famer Released from Prison ... Going to Rehab
WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch -- aka "Sunny" -- has been released from prison and is currently on her way back to a rehab center ... TMZ Sports has learned.
The 44-year-old wrestling legend was locked up back in September for violating her probation stemming from a DUI case.
She was released Friday and paroled to go to a rehab center. We spoke with Sytch via text messages and she confirmed she's on the way.
Sytch has struggled with substance abuse over the years -- and was arrested for DUI 3 times in 2015.
She insists she wants to get and stay clean and turn her life around.
[H/T ProWrestlingSheet]
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Lamar Odom Apologizes to Khloe for Drug Benders ... Vows to Get Her Back
Lamar Odom says he's grateful to Khloe Kardashian for staying by his side through his drug addiction and recovery ... and he wants her back.
Odom opened up about his battle with drugs on "The Doctors" -- and after completing a 30 day stint in rehab, he says one thing is perfectly clear ... "I want my wife back."
"Khloe is important to me," Lamar said ... "She's been through all of this with me and she stood right by my side so I just wanna repay her."
The issue, of course, is that Khloe not only filed for divorce ... and got it finalized ... she's already moved on to another NBA star, Tristan Thompson.
Still, Odom says he has a message for Khloe and the other family members he cares about.
"I just want to tell them I'm sorry for all that wasted time and wasted energy ... that in my addiction I didn't know who I was ... so I couldn't take care of myself. I damn sure couldn't take care of anybody else."
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Lamar Odom: 'I Was Basically Committing Suicide' ... Before Rehab
Lamar Odom says he was in a "dark place" before his 2015 drug overdose in Nevada ... and admits his addiction was so bad he was "basically committing suicide."
Odom opened up about his past on "The Doctors" ... saying, "I wasn't in a good place mentally before that incident happened."
He even referenced Khloe Kardashian.
"My wife at the time ... we were going through some things and I was in a dark place."
The show tracked Odom's journey through a 30 day stint at rehab -- where he addressed his demons head on.
Before the stint, Odom was asked if he was ashamed of some of the choices he's made.
"Hell yeah. They were despicable. I was basically committing suicide."
Odom says he "conquered" the treatment and insists he's a changed man ... saying, "I want to get high off of life now."