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The troubled pop star recently crashed a car into a London building and was taken into custody. What can we learn from his ongoing troubles?

Former ‘80s pop star and Wham! frontman George Michael recently ran into trouble with the law again, with alleged substance abuse to blame. The British singer was arrested on July 4 on suspicion of being unfit to drive, according to the BBC.

It’s a familiar story, but why do some stars seem to attract this sort of thing?

Michael has been arrested before. In June 2007 he was banned from driving in his native England for two years after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drugs. For many, that would have been hitting bottom, but Michael either didn’t get help or has relapsed. (more…)

A new cast of famous faces gets ready for their close-up as they undergo treatment in front of the cameras.

There are always celebrities battling addiction and there are always celebrities willing to pursue recovery in front of the cameras. So it’s no surprise that a new season of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew is scheduled to air later this year with a new crop of troubled models, singers, actors and others seeking treatment.

The original supermodel Janice Dickinson will join former Party of Five star Jeremy London along with Rachel Uchitel, best known as one of Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses. Rounding out the fourth season’s “cast” is former The Hills regular Jason Waller, troubled ‘70s teen idol Leif Garrett, socialite Jason Davis and the mother of singer Keyshia Cole. (more…)