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Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler is finally seeking professional help.  Tyler entered rehab this week to help him overcome his addiction to prescription painkillers.

Tyler’s management company released a statement that said “With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my band mates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford. I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of.”

Last month, bandmate Joe Perry suggested Tyler would no longer be part of Aerosmith due to his behavior. 

Tyler was hospitalized last summer after he fell off stage during a concert in South Dakota. The band was forced to cancel the remaining dates on their summer tour.  During that time, Perry said he was unable to reach Tyler for several weeks to determine the band’s future.

This is Tyler’s second rehab stint during the past two years, according to Billboard.  In 2008, Tyler underwent foot surgery and became addicted to the painkillers his doctor prescribed him.  He went to rehab, and became clean.

I applaud celebrities who check themselves into rehab before their problem spirals out of control. 

Unfortunately, celebrities who don’t nip their prescription drug problem in the bud end up dying early like Michael Jackson and Anna Nicole Smith. 

At least Steven Tyler is making an effort to overcome his addiction.

The 73-year-old actor checked himself into rehab to cope with his addiction to prescription medication.

At least he is taking care of problem before it progresses. 

Reynolds’ publicist released a statement that said “After a recent back surgery, Mr. Reynolds felt like he was going through hell and after a while, realized he was a prisoner of prescription pain pills.  He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life.”

“Mr. Reynolds hopes his story will help others in a similar situation,” the statement continued. “He hopes they will not try to solve the problem by themselves, but realize that sometimes it is too tough to do on their own and they should seek help, as he did.”

Her spokesperson issued a statement that said “Kelly Osbourne has voluntarily entered a medical facility to address some personal issues. Her family stands by and supports her.”

It’s unknown what she is being treated for, but five years ago she went to rehab to help kick a painkiller addiction.

Kelly’s behavior has been extremely bizarre during the past year.  She was recently arrested for slapping a gossip columnist who made jokes about her boyfriend.

Tim Henley

– R&B singer Jill Scott is pregnant with her first child with fiance drummer Lil John Roberts.

– “Hee Haw” actor Jon Hager was found dead in his home Jan. 9 at the age of 67.

– Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum will be the opening act for Kenny Chesney’s upcoming tour.  The tour schedule has not yet been announced.

Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler was admitted to drug rehab this week. 

This is surprising to me because he just finished his treatment program with the VH1 reality show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” and it looked like he was doing good on his road to recovery.

Adler was arrested during the summer on drug charges. 

Tim Henley

Tara Reid’s publicist told People magazine that the actress has entered Promises Treatment Center for rehab.

It’s unknown why she entered rehab, but my guess is that it’s either for alcohol, drugs or both.

Reid became famous when she starred in the 1999 cult classic film “American Pie.”

She also played in “Josie and the Pussycats” and “Van Wilder.”

In the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar, actress Kirsten Dunst talks about her stint in rehab to recover from depression.

In the article she says that Tom Cruise gave her a framed copy of Ron Hubbard’s Scientology Code of Honor to help her cope with her depression.  (I’m not surprised by Tom’s actions at all)

Dunst said she is doing great now, and she is quoted in the article as saying “I’m happy single or not single. I love me, so I’m okay.”

Me and Kirsten have one thing in common…. I love myself too.

Tim Henley

After doing four weeks of rehab, actress Heather Locklear returns home. Heather was seeking treatment for depression and anxiety.

Poor Heather. I feel so sorry for her. She’s beautiful, she’s rich, she’s famous, she lives in a gigantic house and she has enough money that she doesn’t have to work another day her life.

It must be Sooooo hard living the life that she has. No wonder she was so depressed.

Tim Henley