IT HAS BEEN A GOOD 2008! STAY SAFE TONITE FOR 2009!

It is now 9 years my brother died from that drunk driver pedestrian accident. Tonite is the single most "drinking" nite of the year. New Years Eve. If you are going to be impaired, get a designated driver

So long, Happy new 2009!
Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo

FORMER NBA BASKETBALL ICON CHARLES BARKLEY ARRESTED FOR DUI.

Basketball commentator and former hoops star Charles Barkley was arrested Wednesday in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of drunken driving, a police spokesman said. Barkley issued a brief statement, saying, "I am disappointed that I put myself in that situation. The Scottsdale police were fantastic. I will not comment any further as it is a legal matter."

Lt. Eric Shuhandler of the Gilbert Police Department said an officer pulled Barkley over after he ran a stop sign in Scottsdale's Old Town area, a trendy spot known for its nightclubs and bars. Gilbert and Scottsdale are in the Phoenix metro area.

"The officer identified the driver of the 2005 Infiniti as Charles Barkley," according to a written statement from police. "Mr. Barkley was administered the standard field sobriety tests after the odor of intoxicating liquor was detected."

At a news conference later in the day, Shuhandler said Barkley's "performance on the field sobriety test revealed there was probable cause to make an arrest."

Source: CNN

MERRY XMAS TO ALL OUR READERS......

Been so busy at the music site and other assignments. There are big things coming for 2009. Stay tuned and I hope you enjoyed your Christmas dinner. Happy Holidays!

COUNTRY STAR MINDY MCCREADY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE WITH PILLS, ALCOHOL AND WRIST SLASHED!

Country singer Mindy McCready was hospitalised after she cut her wrists and took several pills in an apparent suicide attempt, Nashville police said.

A police report said McCready's brother discovered her at home on Wednesday. Timothy McCready told police his sister had been "very intoxicated" after a night out.

A hospital spokesperson said the singer was in stable condition. McCready attorney Lee Ofman said he did not have details about the situation and her publicist did not readily return a phone message early on Thursday.

TARA REID CHECKS INTO REHAB!

A publicist says Tara Reid has checked herself into rehab. Jack Ketsoyan said Friday that the "American Pie" star went to the Promises Treatment Center. He did not specify what she was being treated for or when she entered the facility.

"We appreciate your respect to her and her family's privacy at this time," he said in a statement.

Reid, 33, earned a reputation as a drunken partier after famously being photographed on a red carpet with her breast exposed, apparently unaware that the strap of her dress had fallen off.

Her film credits include "Van Wilder" and "The Big Lebowski." She also hosted the short-lived, half-hour show "Taradise" on E!

Source: AP