Attorney General: Corey Haim "Tragedy" Linked to Prescription Drug Ring

    By Bryan Alexander  Posted Mar 12th 2010 08:53PM

    California's attorney general said he believes Corey Haim's tragic death this week is linked to a "illegal and massive prescription-drug ring" already under investigation in the state.

    "Corey Haim's death is yet another tragedy linked to the growing problem of prescription-drug abuse," Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday, according to CNN. "This problem is increasingly linked to criminal organizations, like the illegal and massive prescription-drug ring under investigation."

    Even though the coroner has not ruled on what killed Haim on Wednesday, Brown's office says the the former child star's death has already played a part in their ongoing investigation into illegal prescriptions outside of Los Angeles.

    The statement says "an unauthorized prescription under the former child star's name that was found during an ongoing investigation of fraudulent prescription-drug pads ordered from a vendor in San Diego."

    Brown said the ring uses stolen doctor's identities to order prescription-drug pads that are used to write counterfeit prescriptions.



    Party Like a Rock Star: Music Festivals for 2010

    By Melissa Daniels  Posted Mar 12th 2010 08:01PM
    Music festivals aren't just about the shows themselves, silly rabbit. Zany names, crazy crowds, overpriced everything, plus they can be an excellent getaway. And the good news is live outdoor music may be one of the best ways to pull yourself out of a winter of hibernating. Fortunately, there's a host of festivals coming this summer that look to be offering a great time for those long slumbering bears out there. Check out one, check out all, but beware. Be prepared to have your game face on - these festivals are generally held rain or shine, and things can always get wacky when there's a bunch of rock stars on stage and huge audiences jumping around channeling their inner Woodstock. And now, drum roll please, here's our esteemed line up! Read More After the Jump!

    We React to the 'Twilight: Eclipse' Reaction Videos

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Mar 12th 2010 06:50PM
    The Twilight Saga: EclipseEvery time a 'Twilight' trailer debuts, there's an "eeeeeee!" heard 'round the world. Several "eeeeeeee!"s, in fact. So, that loud sound you heard on Thursday morning? That was the online premiere of the official 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' trailer.

    Fortunately -- for the sake of their memories, their grandkids and, frankly, all of humanity -- many thoughtful Twihards take the time to film themselves reacting to the trailer when it hits. And they came through in fine style this time, with an astonishing array of near-hysterical 'Twilight: Eclipse' reaction videos that still have our ears ringing several hours later.

    Crystal Bowersox's Illness Clouds Contestant's Future

    By Sam Brand  Posted Mar 12th 2010 05:15PM
    You're a big deal if you can force 'American Idol' to shift its schedule. Last week, the guys sang before the girls after Crystal Bowersox's doctor kept the sick singer off the stage. It was an unprecedented shakeup for one of TV's most reliably scheduled shows. This week, Bowersox swept the incident aside and followed her talent into the Top 12. But will her health keep her from winning it all?

    Conan O'Brien Tickets Were the Best Impulse Buy

    By Amber James  Posted Mar 12th 2010 04:00PM
    Pop-Ed: Within minutes of Conan O'Brien announcing he'd be headlining his own comedy tour, which even he describes as "half-assed," my credit card was drawn so fast the Lone Ranger would be impressed. Although I have no idea what I've gotten myself into, these tickets are not leaving me with the regret I usually feel after an impulse purchase. Since his departure from NBC, O'Brien's stock has gone up, and he's worth every cent of the millions Americans poured into ticket sales -- selling out venues like Radio City Music Hall in New York. Here's Why >>


    Teen Arrested Over Susan Boyle Home Invasion

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Mar 12th 2010 03:24PM
    Police have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the break-in at Susan Boyle's home in Scotland, BBC News is reporting. The singer got a scare when she arrived home on Jan. 26 to find the uninvited guest, who promptly made a run for it. It's unknown whether anything was stolen.

    Boyle was returning from London, where she recorded the 'Helping Haiti' charity single. A police report at the time described her as "very distressed" by the incident.

    VIDEO: Molly Ringwald Never Wanted Ally Sheedy's 'Breakfast Club' Role

    By Bryan Alexander  Posted Mar 12th 2010 02:30PM
    Did Molly Ringwald lobby unsuccessfully for the part made famous by Ally Sheedy in 'The Breakfast Club' -- the vodka-swilling loner Allison Reynolds?

    The longtime allegation and Internet report is absolutely false, Ringwald insists to PopEater.

    "It's not true," Ringwald told us in an exclusive video.

    She adds that she could have had the part if she wanted it. "I was initially approached by John [Hughes] to play Allison (Reynolds), and it was definitely not the character I wanted to play," Ringwald says. "I really wanted to play the character of Claire, who was actually called Cathy in the original script. I lobbied for that role." Watch



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