And this time, it’s not because of any nude pics.
Rather, it’s became Britney Spears, her short-lived BFF Paris Hilton and many others have been hitting the crack pipe pretty hard these days.
Okay, so they’re probably not on crack. Well, Pete Doherty is, but not the lovely ladies listed above. We think. Nonetheless, drug and alcohol abuse have become so commonplace among celebrities that it’s almost become publicly accepted.
Just look at Tara Conner or Lindsay Lohan, a couple of cuties who have partied their brains out and weren’t even of legal age to drink.
Not to mention all the drugs Lohan takes. Chick is seriously strung out.
An Us Weekly source recalls a wild, crazy New Year’s party in Miami, Florida, frequented by more than a few notable celebrities:
“There were lines of coke on the table, weed everywhere. It was insane. It was a very free atmosphere. Coke is so not a big deal for young stars in Hollywood. It’s like having a drink.”
In short, drug arrests and problems aren’t just for Snoop Dogg anymore.
Remember when a trip to rehab used to be a career-threatening PR nightmare? Well, nowadays, celebrities openly disclose their drug use in interviews – and not just the more notable party animals we’ve already discussed.
Fergie has been candid about her former crystal meth addiction, while John Mayer actually gave Rolling Stone an interview while puffing on a marijuana vaporizer. Justin Timberlake has also been up front about dabbling in many illegal substances.
Who will be the next star busted for drugs (and we’re not talking about hGH, Sly Stallone)? What does this suggest about our infatuation with celebrities and their sub-culture? We have no clue. But we can promise you this, Gossip readers:
We will be here, at this address, reporting it ever step of the way.