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Former B.H. ‘Queen Bee’ Grace Robbins Tells Of Her Life With Famed Author In New Book
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Former B.H. ‘Queen Bee’ Grace Robbins Tells Of Her Life With Famed Author In New Book
Long before she was to become one of the original “queen bees” of the ’60s and ’70s Beverly Hills social scene, Grace Palermo was simply a hardworking gal from Brooklyn well on her way to making a name for herself in the advertising jungle of Madison Avenue. One fateful Sunday in September 1962, however, her life was to change virtually overnight. She had spent a leisurely day reading a popular novel loosely based on the composite exploits of Howard Hughes, Bill Lear, Jean Harlow and several others.
One thing she couldn’t do that day was put it down; though it was some 600-pages in length. Finally, she completed the tome, had dinner and was off to dreamland…her thoughts being about this interesting and immense work she had just read and “what an imagination that writer must have.”
The book was The Carpetbaggers and the author one Harold Robbins, a then 47-year old New Yorker who had been penning best sellers since 1948 including Never Love A Stranger and The Dream Merchants. His graphic and racy material has been called an intricate part of that era’s sexual revolution.
‘Half’ Of The NFL Takes Adderall, Says Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman
‘Half’ Of The NFL Takes Adderall, Says Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman
Controversial NFL cornerback Richard Sherman routinely made headlines last season — although only partially for his play. He was also in the news regularly after failing a drug test for suspected adderall abuse. After he failed, Sherman appealed his suspension, and, surprising, won on a technicality, forcing the NLF to overturn the four-game suspension mandated by the league.
On Tuesday the Seattle Seahawks’ standout defensive back made a statement claiming he was far from the only professional football player taking Adderall or a similar form of the medication.
In an interview with The Vancouver Sun Sherman said, “About half the league takes it [Adderall] and the league has to allow it. The league made a mistake in my case. Obviously, I didn’t do anything, but you have to go through a process to prove you didn’t do anything.”
When questioned, Sherman stuck to his guns. “There are still naysayers out there who don’t believe me,” he said. “But I accept it. If everybody loves you, it probably means you’re not much of a player.”
Adderall abuse was a major topic of discussion in the NFL last season after several other failed drug tests were reported around the league.
Can anyone help Amanda Bynes? Bizarre behavior gets even more bizarre
Can anyone help Amanda Bynes? Bizarre behavior gets even more bizarre
Things are not looking that great for Amanda Bynes.
The actress was recently escorted from a gymnastics class in New York City because staffers were afraid she may harm herself or others, The Post reports.
Bynes apparently broke down crying after she did a cartwheel and her wig fell off. This after wandering around the mats, mumbling to herself. All while wearing fishnets and what The Post described as some kind of lingerie leotard.
During the past month, the “Hairspray” star has posted multiple pictures of herself in everything from blonde wigs to blue lipstick, and made a barrage of perplexing comments via Twitter such as “I want Drake to murder my vagina” and “it doesn’t matter what you think about yourself. All that matters is what your lover thinks of you.”
Last year, Bynes was booted from a spinning class at swanky West Hollywood gym Equinox for her questionable behavior, which involved wandering around the room taking off her top and applying makeup in the middle of the class.
She denied being plagued by personal problems and later insisted that she was “doing amazing.”
Others are not so sure.
“We see a cascade of distressing behaviors. I doubt she feels in control of all this. The question then is what’s happening below the surface,” said mental illness specialist Dr. John Sharp, who does not treat Bynes.
Former Beverly Hills “Queen Bee” Grace Robbins Pens Tell-All Book With Famed Author
High Heel Hell: Experts talk prevention and cure for the deformed foot
High Heel Hell: Experts talk prevention and cure for the deformed foot
For centuries, the Stiletto was the favored weapon of assassins wanting to dispatch enemies quickly with a mere thrust to the heart.
Today, women are inflicting almost equally painful damage to their feet, calves and back with “mile-high” stiletto heels.
Just ask actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who became the poster girl for Manolo Blahniks during her successful 6-year run on “Sex and the City.”
It was previously reported that after years of wearing very high heels every day, her feet are permanently damaged. She regrets the harm done to her feet, but admits she saw it coming.
Pain management physician Akash Bajaj, M.D., knows a thing or two about the damage done by stilettos. He treats women every day who struggle with the pain caused by Christian Louboutins and similar weapons of fashion. And over the last few years, he’s seen the problem grow worse in proportion to the ever elevating heels of women’s fashionable shoes.
‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith enters addiction treatment facility, expert opinion
‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith enters addiction treatment facility, expert opinion
“Glee” star Cory Monteith has entered a rehabilitation facility where he is being treated for an unspecified substance addiction, his publicist said on Monday.
Monteith’s team “asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery,” the publicist’s statement said.
The statement offered no details on the nature of the addiction other than that it was a “substance addiction.”
Monteith was cast in 2009 as footballer Finn Hudson, but was cut from the show’s final episodes later this season.
Lea Michele, Monteith’s girlfriend and “Glee” co-star, issued a statement saying, “I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this. I am grateful and proud he made this decision.”
This is Monteith’s second rehab stay, and he has talked openly about his serious drug problem during his early teenage years, entering a treatment facility at age 19.
20th Century Fox Television, a subsidiary of News Corp., also issued a statement of support saying the show “Glee” looked forward to his return.
Cliffside Malibu medical consultant Dr. Damon Raskin – a former child star himself – has insight on the pressures of maintaining fame and safeguarding health.
“You have to respect ‘Glee’s’ Cory Monteith,” says Dr. Raskin.
“This is a young actor who had a substance abuse problem and faced it at 19 by getting himself clean with rehab and when he felt himself slipping into that life again, he dealt with it immediately. Monteith didn’t wait for his life to spiral out of control as we see so often with Hollywood’s young stars.”
Dr. Raskin continued: “”It is true that an addict has to be vigilant even years after confronting his addiction, they are always vulnerable to using again. Clearly, there has been some additional trauma or a stressor that has possibly rekindled the addiction and going to rehab is a great step forward in recovery.”
Is Concierge Medicine The Correct Choice For You?
Is Concierge Medicine The Correct Choice For You?
As the ObamaCare law is phased in, health policy experts predict a growing physician shortage. Although ObamaCare did not create this shortage, it will worsen the problem.
Many doctors are responding to the new law by retiring early or reducing their hours in what the American Medical Association describes as a “silent exodus.” The Wall Street Journal reports an expected shortfall of 60,000 physicians in 2015 and 90,000 by 2020 (roughly 10-15% of practicing physicians), even as millions of newly-insured patients enter the system. As a result, patients will endure longer waits for doctor appointments. Meanwhile because of declining reimbursements, primary care physicians be forced see as many patients as possible each day in hurried 10-15 minute appointments, simply to make ends meet.
In response to this frustrating situation, more doctors are seeking an alternative practice model. They are establishing “concierge” or “direct pay” practices, where patients pay a monthly or annual fee for enhanced services, including same day appointments, 24/7 access to their doctor, e-mail consultations, and longer appointment times. Instead of the usual rushed 10-15 minute appointments, these doctors typically offer 45-60 minute visits allowing them to really delve into their patients’ problems and craft individualized treatment and prevention plans.