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Jason Donovan Embarrassed By His Drug Collapse
Eighties pop star Jason Donovan was embarrassed after he collapsed from a cocaine seizure during Kate Moss' 21st birthday party - because he was desperate to be seen as a wild rocker.
The singer was delighted he had been invited to celebrate the supermodel's milestone in 1995 at her then boyfriend Johnny Depp's infamous Los Angeles club, the Viper Room. He saw it as a chance to mingle with Hollywood's hard party goers - but he was so keen to impress he collapsed from a drug overdose.
Recalling the encounter in his autobiography Between The Lines, he says: "After three hours I dis...
READ MOREThe singer was delighted he had been invited to celebrate the supermodel's milestone in 1995 at her then boyfriend Johnny Depp's infamous Los Angeles club, the Viper Room. He saw it as a chance to mingle with Hollywood's hard party goers - but he was so keen to impress he collapsed from a drug overdose.
Recalling the encounter in his autobiography Between The Lines, he says: "After three hours I dis...
Jason Donovan Feared Ending Up Like Cliff Richard
Singer Jason Donovan stepped down from his stage role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, because he feared he would end up like ageing British crooner Cliff Richard.
The former Neighbours actor and '80s pop hunk enjoyed his time as the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's London theatre production of the biblical tale during the early 1990s, but felt he had to quit before he became typecast.
He says, "The adulation and the money were incredible. But I didn't want to be a new Cliff Richard in a satin suit any more. I didn't want to stay complacent on one level and not ...
READ MOREThe former Neighbours actor and '80s pop hunk enjoyed his time as the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's London theatre production of the biblical tale during the early 1990s, but felt he had to quit before he became typecast.
He says, "The adulation and the money were incredible. But I didn't want to be a new Cliff Richard in a satin suit any more. I didn't want to stay complacent on one level and not ...
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"Fall Out Boy is the Titanic. If that f---er goes down so does everything else." Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz advocates the strength of his band.
"I'd consider it in about 20 years, but it doesn't appeal to me now. I wouldn't get a hair transplant though. If it got to that stage, I'd just shave it off." Australian pop star Jason Donovan hasn't turned to plastic surgery to fight aging yet.
"I was disappointed he never tried to shoot me." Christian Bale on his Rescue Dawn director Werner Herzog's fiery reputation.
"I'll probably just pay and pretend I'm not a pensioner." Pa...
READ MORE"I'd consider it in about 20 years, but it doesn't appeal to me now. I wouldn't get a hair transplant though. If it got to that stage, I'd just shave it off." Australian pop star Jason Donovan hasn't turned to plastic surgery to fight aging yet.
"I was disappointed he never tried to shoot me." Christian Bale on his Rescue Dawn director Werner Herzog's fiery reputation.
"I'll probably just pay and pretend I'm not a pensioner." Pa...
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"I just like to bitch. I'm the kind of person, you invite me on a private jet, and I'm not thankful. I go, 'How do they not have a cappuccino maker?'" American actress Leah Remini is honest about her shortcomings.
"I went out to lunch in about 1993 and didn't come home until 2001. Fact. But I had a great time. I'm Jason Donovan and proud of it." Australian pop star Jason Donovan boasts about his former hard partying ways.
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READ MORE"I went out to lunch in about 1993 and didn't come home until 2001. Fact. But I had a great time. I'm Jason Donovan and proud of it." Australian pop star Jason Donovan boasts about his former hard partying ways.
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Princess Diana Concert Loses Top Acts To 'Live Earth'
Organizers of the memorial concert for Diana, Princess Of Wales are struggling to secure high profile artists for the event after losing superstars Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers to this year's Live Earth charity concert.
The sons of the late princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, are reportedly pressuring concert bosses to re-think the current line-up, which includes 1980s stars Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond, and book trendier and more current acts.
A source tells the News of the World: "There is very little appeal to young people. With the exception of Elton (John), the...
READ MOREThe sons of the late princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, are reportedly pressuring concert bosses to re-think the current line-up, which includes 1980s stars Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond, and book trendier and more current acts.
A source tells the News of the World: "There is very little appeal to young people. With the exception of Elton (John), the...
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"I've had great experiences with people I've met on films; I've married half of them. I should come with a warning sign that says, 'Don't worry, I'm not going to marry you. I'm done.'" Kate Beckinsale on her penchant for falling for co-stars and directors. She is currently married to her Underworld director Len Wiseman.
"Most of my girl fans in the 80s are now probably in their early 30s with children. So at least I'll get to see a classy range on knickerwear this time around." Jason Donovan is looking forward to older fans on tour this month.
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READ MORE"Most of my girl fans in the 80s are now probably in their early 30s with children. So at least I'll get to see a classy range on knickerwear this time around." Jason Donovan is looking forward to older fans on tour this month.
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Jason Donovan Denies Dishing Dirt On Kylie Minogue
Fallen Australian actor and pop star Jason Donovan has slammed reports he is planning to release a tell-all book detailing his romance with Kylie Minogue. A British tabloid claimed Donovan, who co-starred alongside Minogue on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, had received a $1.95 million advance to reveal the intimate details of their relationship.
The report quoted an unnamed publishing executive saying, "The chapters about Kylie are absolutely gripping and have every sexy detail about Kylie." But, though Donovan admits he has signed a book deal, he insists he doesn't know how any...
READ MOREThe report quoted an unnamed publishing executive saying, "The chapters about Kylie are absolutely gripping and have every sexy detail about Kylie." But, though Donovan admits he has signed a book deal, he insists he doesn't know how any...
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