PaUly D TAkEs OvEr Dj Am SpOt At ThE PaLmS

Now let's hope that Pauly D, of “Jersey Shore” fame doesn't fall victim to the demons that ultimately claimed DJ AM (AKA Adam Michael Goldstein).

DJ AM was a member of the band Crazy Town, and along with Seth “Shifty” Binzer, (yet another participant in Dr. Drew's “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House”) soon embarked down the road of drug abuse, with crack cocaine being his worst demon.

Adam eventually went to rehab and seemed to be doing well. He had started filming a reality show for MTV titled “Gone Too Far” where he often counseled other drug abusers and urged them to get help. Adam relapsed during the filming, but promised his addiction counselor that he would return to rehab after the show finished filming. By then, it was too late. DJ AM was found dead of an overdose on August 28^th and MTV, after much debate, went ahead and aired the show, hoping that Adam's final demise would send a strong message.

I saw Adam's show and he really did a great job talking to and motivating the drug users highlighted in the program. He was caring without being overbearing and you could tell that the users believed Adam, many really feeling the message of hope he offered to those willing to get help.

DJ AM was only 36 at the time of his death and had accomplished much with his life. It is too bad it had to end far too soon. He most certainly would have been a huge influence in many areas of the music industry if he could have won the fight over his demons.

Dennis Rodman Forced To Party To Pay Child Support

Another refugee from Dr. Drew's “Celebrity Rehab” falls off the wagon. Not that Dennis Rodman was ever actually on the wagon to start. Despite Dr. Drew's best efforts, he really never could get a convincing admission from Dennis that he had a problem, specifically alcoholism, and even though Dennis agreed to live in “Sober House,” yet another reality show hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, Dennis did not take the process seriously.

After the end of his basketball career, Dennis had been able to make a living doing commentator gigs, guest star roles on major television series and a string of reality shows. He appeared on “Celebrity Big Brother,” “Celebrity Love Island” and “The Apprentice” to name just a few, along with numerous appearances on the late night talk show circuit.

The problem Dennis has experienced is not unlike every other celebrity and sports super star once they stop doing what they did to become famous in the first place...they are very quickly forgotten. Brett Favre anyone? Dennis's career was reduced to paid host at a variety of clubs. Does, and can, the man make some money partying? Sure, but the environment is not exactly what a raging alcoholic needs, especially one who tends to spend more in a night than he earns for his personal appearance fee.

Now $800K in the hole for back child support, it looks like Dennis may actually be facing some serious jail time if he can't pay up. Is it possible that an extended stay in the slammer will help?