David Hasselhoff has been hospitalized after relapsing back into drinking. His rep Judy Katz confirms the relapse but says he is doing fine.
“David had a brief relapse and immediately recognized the importance of addressing it with the assistance of his doctors. He is doing fine and will be back home in the morning”.
It is unclear whether this will affect the custody case between he and ex-wife Pamela Bach. Sources say his children have been in Pamela’s care for the last six weeks while David is in Romania filming “Anaconda 3″. Yes, that’s right, “Anaconda 3″. I didn’t know they ever made “Anaconda 2″.
Mediation is scheduled for Thursday in the custody matter.
Well, at least his movie career will remain intact with such great film options. Can’t wait for the straight-to-DVD release of “Anaconda 3″.
A Socialite’s Life says, “Seriously, I totally feel for this guy. I mean, he’s never hurt anybody–as far as I know.”
celebitchy says, “Hasselhoff is a rare lower-eschelon celebrity that embraces his status and takes it in stride when people mock him. It’s incredibly sad that he hasn’t been able to conquer his demons. …Get well soon, Hoff, we’re all pulling for you.”
dlisted says, “That must’ve been some relapse! If you’re gonna fall off the wagon you might as well really fall. Like hit the ground hard and maybe sprain your ankle or something.”
Source: “David Hasselhoff Relapses and Is Hospitalized” [TMZ]
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Even though it was Hayley who produced the drunken-hamburger-eating film, it’s David Hasselhoff who wants produce the next family project. David has decided that his two girls should become popstars, and he wants to produce the album.
The Hoff said:
“I am also actually working on producing my daughters because both of them can sing. I said I was gong to wait until they’re ready. Now my dreams have all come true and I am going to help them.”
Has David learned nothing from watching other teenage popstars? I mean, Miley Cyrus is like the only normal one.
And just because it’s funny, the hamburglar in action:
Remember those bizarre John Stamos videos from his Australian promotional tour? Well, he’s trying to explain himself with the old jet-lag, sleeping pill excuse. But it gets better. Stamos continues,
“I was not drinking. I did not drink either morning,” the ER star tells TVGuide.com. “I do not have an alcohol problem. I am not David Hasselhoff. This is not a pattern.”
Now was that really necessary? What did the Hoff do to you, Stamos? He admitted he had a problem and is seeking treatment - both good steps on the road to recovery, and here you go talking smack. Maybe you should stick to humping vases.
Actor-singer David Hasselhoff “regained his parental rights Monday after he agreed to alcohol testing three times per week,” People reports.
The actor, wearing a navy pinstripe suit and looking upbeat, made a rare Los Angeles courtroom appearance in his year-and-a-half-long divorce battle. His ex-wife Pamela Bach also attended the hearing with celebrity attorney Debra Opri by her side.
On May 7, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas temporarily blocked Hasselhoff from seeing daughters Taylor-Ann, 17, and Hayley, 14 after a drunken video of the actor surfaced earlier this month. The source says Hasselhoff and Bach reverted to their original joint custody arrangement for now.
Outside the courtroom, Hasselhoff said, “It went well today, and the truth was told.” His lawyer had no comment. Opri said only, “We’re happy, but I can’t say anything, I’ve been gagged (by the court).”
Hasselhoff, 54, filed for divorce from Bach in January 2006 after 16 years of marriage; she filed her own divorce claim the following day. The former couple have battled over finances and custody of their daughters ever since. The videotape, officially entered into evidence Monday, will be discussed at the next hearing scheduled for June 1.
The court hearing today was closed — secret. Hasselhoff went into court stripped of his right to visit with his children in the wake of the burger video. But we’re told the judge was stunned by the evidence presented by the court-appointed expert who performed psychological evaluations on the family.
We’re told the expert said Pamela Bach, Hasselhoff’s ex, was abusive to her kids — especially Hayley, the younger of the two. The expert also noted that Bach refused drug testing, among many other things.
That’s what happens when you hassle The Hoff.
A video reminder of what got The Hoff here in the first place:
Here’s a clip from Entertainment Tonight of David Hasselhoff - drunk, shirtless and hungry - being reprimanded by his own child. Wow.The heartbreaking video shot by his daughter.
“The Insider” has obtained exclusive and candid video of DAVID HASSELHOFF slurring his words at home in Las Vegas, where he is currently starring in The Producers. In the heartbreaking footage, believed to have been taken three months ago by his 16-year-old daughter, TAYLOR, the former “Baywatch” star appears intoxicated, lying on the floor, wearing only a pair of blue jeans while attempting to eat a hamburger.
In the video, Taylor begs her father to stop drinking, saying, “Dad, look what this is doing to you. You have to stop drinking alcohol. Promise me you won’t drink anymore. They’re going to come tomorrow and test you and you’re going to lose your job.”
David gave this statement to “The Insider,” “I am a recovering alcoholic. Despite that I have been going through a painful divorce and I have recently been separated from my children due to my work, I have been successfully dealing with my issue. Unfortunately, one evening I did have a brief relapse, but part of recovery is relapse.
“Because of my honest and positive relationship with my daughters who were concerned for my well being there was a tape made that night to show me what I was like. I have seen the tape. I have learned from it and I am back on my game. I thank God for the love and concern from my daughters. The tape was never meant to become public, but got into the hands of individuals who are not worthy of mentioning, who maliciously released the tape for their own self purpose. I hope that someone else will learn from the tape, as I have.”
KITT, the 1982 Trans Am from the campy “Knight Rider” TV show, is on sale for just under $150,000.
KITT, the flame-throwing, river-jumping, talking muscle car from the `80s TV show “Knight Rider,” is up for sale. Restored to its debut-season glory, the modified black 1982 Pontiac Trans Am is offered at $149,995 at a Dublin auto dealership. Johnny “Vette” Verhoek of Kassabian Motors has had the car, officially called Knight Industries Two Thousand, on display for about a month.
It is one of four documented “camera cars” used for close-up shots and scenes where David Hasselhoff, who played Michael Knight in the series, was behind the wheel.
Although it cannot achieve the 300 mph speeds that KITT reached, soar 50 feet in the air or throw smoke bombs, key features of the star car are intact. Perhaps most important, the red scanner light on the nose glows and makes a humming noise.
The car has two working video screens on the dashboard, and the cockpit features buttons that light up in green, yellow and red: ski mode, rocket boost, micro jam, silent mode, oil slick and eject.
Most of the buttons don’t do anything, Verhoek said. Nor can the car hold a conversation or drive itself.
KITT isn’t even street legal because of missing smog equipment and other modifications. Whoever buys the car will probably keep it in a private collection, or it may be purchased by a museum, Verhoek said.
A little pricey for a used Trans Am that isn’t drivable.
“David had a brief relapse and immediately recognized the importance of addressing it with the assistance of his doctors. He is doing fine and will be back home in the morning”.
“The Insider” has obtained exclusive and candid video of DAVID HASSELHOFF slurring his words at home in Las Vegas, where he is currently starring in The Producers. In the heartbreaking footage, believed to have been taken three months ago by his 16-year-old daughter, TAYLOR, the former “Baywatch” star appears intoxicated, lying on the floor, wearing only a pair of blue jeans while attempting to eat a hamburger.
