Fallen Idol
American Idol Fantasia has been busy recently. She wrecked a marriage, got herself into a sex video (the surest path to celebrity according to celeb spawn Dakota, or Montana, Fishburn). Now Fantasia figured that she didn't need that kind of PR and so she took and overdose. Original speculation was that the pressure of home wrecking and sex tapes got to her and she was looking for the quick way out. Now it turns out that she only took an overdose of Aspirin and Sleep Aid. So she ain't exactly in Lohan territory. Now that has everyone asking whether the OD was a sympathy ploy, or just an attempt at some extreme relaxation that went a bit too far. Here's the official word on the along with some other none news (Well except for the part about Mark David Chapman - then again no one expects him to get paroled anyway!).
Paris Hilton could've told the girl that celebrity sex tapes, like death, might be an excellent career move but on a personal level it just doesn't get you anywhere.
emergency belligerence
Some one who has become an overnight celebrity would be Jetblue attendant Steven Slater. slater flipped out when he got hit in the head by a uncooperative elderly passenger. After asking the lady nicely to behave, and then being told to "fuck off", Slater went on a profanity laced intercom tirade. After calling the passenger out, he the made good his escape through the jet's emergency exit. That was after grabbing a few brews on the way out. I'm sure that he needed to settle his nerves.
When the police caught up with him there was to be even more embarrassment. He was apparently caught in the act with his partner when police invaded his home. Plus the story went viral. Youtube may have gotten the ball rolling but the rogue flight attendant is being hailed as a hero by everyone who wishes that they had the guts, or where even able, to say "Enough!" So that leaves the story where it is presently: with Slater out of work and talking to lawyers. So you don't need to be Kreskin to figure out that the lawsuit is coming next.
So Mr. Slater has become the worst kind of celebrity - an unemployed hero. It only goes to show that fame just ain't worth it. It's even worse than a life of crime, since if crime pays, then fame costs. Besides their ain't no future in the hero racket. Pay is lousy, benefits suck, and you can't even count on wearing really eye catching fetish wear anymore! So unless you're Wonder Woman, or have a really rockin' sex tape, do yourself and the rest of the world a break - opt for the quiet life. Whatever you do, don't get your McNuggets in a twist!
