READERS MAY WISH TO CLIP this special special-edition column and save it to read
every week, or even every day if necessary, as it allows an individual to keep up with all
the important celebrity news without maintaining a subscription to People magazine,
buying the latest National Enquirer or even watching tonight’s Entertainment Tonight.
HOLLYWOOD — Academy-Award®-winning actor was arrested again on substance
abuse charges following a fray at a currently notable night club. Actor could not be
contacted for comment. Celebrity attorney says that Oscar®-winning client has
checked into well-known drug rehabilitation facility.
CHICAGO — Following persistent rumors of numerous affairs, Hall-of-Fame athlete has
been slapped simultaneously with multiple paternity suits. Published pictures of the
individuals filing suits indicate that all of the paramours are all natural or bleach
blondes. Famous athlete is reported to have bought current wife one or more items of
multi-carat diamond and gold jewelry.
LOS ANGELES — Person famous for no other reason except being famous was
arrested again for driving under the influence. Latest mug shots make this person look
even worse than usual. On-scene photos show famous person drives a notably
expensive status symbol even when DUI.
MIAMI — Famous person is divorcing person famous for marrying famous person. In
written statements, both famous person and soon-to-be ex-spouse of famous person
say that they hope to remain friends. Other terms of divorce settlement are not
disclosed. Unnamed sources say large sums of money will be involved. Follow-up
stories indicate amicable breakup is not so amicable.
LOS CABOS — Formerly ordinary person made notorious by extended appearance on a
popular reality television series has been arrested for: a) trashing hotel room, b)
assaulting hotel staff and c) manhandling local celebrity who called in hotel staff to their
shared room. Incident resolved as reality TV star is paid substantial sum for interview
with entertainment news channel which money is used to a) reimburse hotel for
damages to room, b) pay off hotel staff and c) buy back affection of local celebrity, who
is now, it is announced, reality star’s significant other.
ANTIGUA — Person newsworthy for their inherited wealth was taken to the hospital for
bizarre, psychotic behavior while on a large luxury yacht moored in an exclusive
marina. Famous heir/heiress quickly released when psychiatrist recognizes person and
realizes famous rich person is just eccentric.
NEW YORK — Notable politician specifically known for his very public views supporting
family values was arrested after a not-very-well-known stripper and/or minor porn star
accused him of stalking her. Politician’s wife stood by him uncomfortably at his press
conference while notable politician admitted to a generic addiction and asked prayers
and/or forgiveness from the “great people of this state” and says he has been
“humbled by the experience,” not specifying whether the humbling came from the
recognition of his moral failing or being caught in it.
AUSTIN — Once notable quasi-country musician, now famous for his multiple drug
possession arrests, is arrested for drug possession. Charges dropped.
RALEIGH — Prominent politician charged with several crimes related to corrupting and/
or being corrupt announces he has retained a celebrated attorney who always goes by
first name, middle initial and last name, as well as the suffix of IIIrd, IVth or Vth. Said
eminent attorney at law, who always looks distinguished in his dapper attire, informs
the assembled press that his client has been a “faithful steward for and a tireless
servant of the great people of this great state,” but is being crucified in the media
because he stood up “against powerful interests and for the common man,” one of
which, notable attorney notes, his client is.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: If, when you have completed reading the above, your celebrity
news craving is not stemmed, please return to top and begin again. Repeat as many
times as necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT COMBINE WITH PERUSING SUPERMARKET TABLIODS,
WATCHING GOSSIP TV OR READING ANY NEWSPAPERS OR NEWS MAGAZINES.
OVERDOSE MAY RESULT.
Gary D. Gaddy wishes, if he ever were to be charged with a generic crime, to be
represented by an attorney with a prominent middle initial who goes by IVth, Vth or
VIth.
A version of this story was published in the Chapel Hill Herald on Friday February 11,
2011.
Copyright 2011 Gary D. Gaddy
garygaddy.com 