What's Really Going On In Hollywood These Days?

Jan 23 | by Natasha

Reportedly the last picture of Heath (taken yesterday) by Gawker

In non-YBF news, actor Heath Ledger has suddenly died. He was in Brokeback Mountain and also had a role in Monster's Ball. He also recently wrapped the upcoming Batman movie where he's playing Joker. He split from his fiance' Michelle Williams (who's also the mother of his little girl Matilda) last year. Sources suspect a drug overdose-but he's never been one known for being on drugs. This is definitely a sad and extra surprising occurrence. R.I.P. UPDATE: Sources are saying he actually has had a secret drug problem in the past but has been clean for a year. Several Ambien sleeping pills were found surrounding his body in the apartment today. And I see folks still haven't learned how wack these chains are:

Soulja Boyhit up the MTV studios this week. Ish never changes.

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Natasha-- Now that it is

Natasha-- Now that it is clear many of the early reports about the circumstances of Heath Ledger's death were completely false, I hope you will correct your post. He was not found with pills around his body and the cause of his death will not be known until the autopsy report is complete. This is a gossip site and I love to read your posts, but this young man had a family as well as fans and it's kind of disgusting to read all these false stories. It is surely causing his family more pain.

by funnybunny
8:07 pm - Jan 23, '08

I was just going to make a

I was just going to make a comment about the picture that was chosen. That picture is from the Batman set (that's why his hair's all scraggly and he looks messy). He was generally a very well-groomed man. Sometimes gossip sites can be just a tad insensitive, eh?

by bloop
9:19 pm - Jan 23, '08

First....how sad...but this

First....how sad...but this is typical for white hollywood.

by PaigeyWaigey
3:07 am - Jan 23, '08

First????? - - I Always

First????? - - I Always wanted to say that...lol

by HBunnie
3:07 am - Jan 23, '08

2nd?!?!?!

by lovelifelive
3:08 am - Jan 23, '08

He and Michelle weren't

He and Michelle weren't married. Not Mary-Kate's apartment.

by Lana
3:11 am - Jan 23, '08

I was shocked to hear about

I was shocked to hear about Heath Ledger. I always thought he was a cutie and I liked him 10 things I hate about you. My condolences to the family.

by Jamilia
3:13 am - Jan 23, '08

The sad thing is - if Soulja

The sad thing is - if Soulja Boy walked passed ANYONE on the streets, would anyone recognize him as a rapper, let alone "Soulja Boy"?? He'd be just another broke negro with a chain...

by Ladi Nadi
3:13 am - Jan 23, '08

[quote comment="28757"]The

[quote comment="28757"]The sad thing is - if Soulja Boy walked passed ANYONE on the streets, would anyone recognize him as a rapper, let alone "Soulja Boy"?? He'd be just another broke negro with a chain...[/quote] I was sitting here wondering "...tha hell is that?" I had no idea who he was. I finally inferred that it was Souljaboy because of that stupid "Superman" chain.

by HeavnsGirl
9:33 pm - Jan 23, '08

God bless his soul and his

God bless his soul and his family!!!!

by SHAW
3:14 am - Jan 23, '08

his death is so shocking.

his death is so shocking. like u mentioned Natasha, he's never been reported having any issues with drugs. my condolences 2 his family and friends <3

by becca
3:14 am - Jan 23, '08

[quote

by Serena
9:35 pm - Jan 23, '08

Yeah I'm finally in the top 5

Yeah I'm finally in the top 5 but any wayz dat chain looks ugly as a mug....and it's sad that he died

by neesha12
3:14 am - Jan 23, '08

his sudden death is so

his sudden death is so shocking 2 me. like u mentioned Natasha, he's never been reported having any issues with drugs. my condolences 2 his family and friends <3

by becca
3:17 am - Jan 23, '08

SO SAD!!! ITS CRAZY- just

SO SAD!!! ITS CRAZY- just last week some other young actor was found dead.... condolences..... I LOVE-ded him in 10 THINGS I HAT ABOUT YOU......... IT WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES!!!!!! R.I.P.

by Drizzl
3:21 am - Jan 23, '08

RIP Heath! He was such an

RIP Heath! He was such an amazing talent. His deaths have all the looks of an accidental overdose. I know we won't know the truth for a while, but here's how I understand it - He was taking Ambien because playing the Joker gave him nightmares. He was also filming outdoors in costume (not enough warm clothes), and caught pneumonia. Being sick may have made him more sensitive to the meds. Also, do you remember hearing crazy stories about people on Ambien who would wake up in the middle of the night and eat full meals, drive, etc, then wake up the next morning with no memory of doing so? I wonder if he OD'd in some kind of sleepwalking state. BTW, the didn't find him naked on the floor as reported, the housekeeper put him on the floor to give him CPR (so when the police arrived and gave report - that's where he was) and he was naked because he was expecting his massage therapist to arrive. Ok, we may not know the whole truth yet, but we do know he's dead. God bless him, Matilda, Michelle and family.

by lalalatina
9:37 pm - Jan 23, '08

My heart skipped a beat when

My heart skipped a beat when i found out heath was dead. such a sad thing to hear, especially since he was so young

by Stacie
3:21 am - Jan 23, '08

When I found out, I thought

When I found out, I thought it was some joke my friends were playing, then I turned it on CNN and watched everything unfolding. I am very sad for Heath and his family, he was a promising actor and also such a cute guy :). Lets pray for him and his family in their time of need.

by Mart-ay
3:25 am - Jan 23, '08

So sad to hear about Heath,

So sad to hear about Heath, he had such promise.But on another note... Soulja Boy is wack, why is he even famous? Why do we as black people encourage the nonsense that he puts out?

by Erin
3:26 am - Jan 23, '08

I really liked Heath. He was

I really liked Heath. He was so talented, but he always seemed so sad. God bless his soul...

by Shayatl
3:27 am - Jan 23, '08

Also Natasha, I know Heath is

Also Natasha, I know Heath is non-YBF but could we throw in a little sympathy maybe?

by Mart-ay
3:28 am - Jan 23, '08

Okay... I feel bad, I thought

Okay... I feel bad, I thought he was a hot white boy. Soulja Boy, Soulja Boy, Soulja Boy.... when will the children (and the grown ass people) learn?

by lovelifelive
3:29 am - Jan 23, '08

So sad to hear about Heath.

So sad to hear about Heath. Fantastic actor..the Patriot, 10 Things..,Brokeback, etc...and I loved that he and ex-girlfrnd setteled in Brooklyn. RIP.

by WooSu
3:32 am - Jan 23, '08

[quote

[quote comment="28905"]Actually, Keith did have a serious drug problem in the past but he quickly recoverd before it got out of hand. Then a year after his daughter was born, I heard he got back into it real hard.. and not pills.. COCAINE!! If you are not balanced before you hit it big in HOLLYWOOD it will F8ck you up!! RIP Heath.. he was a great actor with so much ahead of him.[/quote] It's HEATH, not keith. at least get the name right!!!and how do u have a "serious drug problem" but "quickly recover before it got out of hand"???? if you have a serious drug problem, then it is OUT OF HAND. and it was PILLS, not cocaine!!it seems like only certain sites say rocks when everyone else, including CNN, says pills. One article he was interviewed for talked about how he couldn't sleep and was takin Ambien but it didnt work so he kept takin them. i think that's what happened here, but that's my opinion.

by Sayuri
9:42 pm - Jan 23, '08

this is EXTREMELY tragic! he

this is EXTREMELY tragic! he was destined to be one of the great actors of our time. he was taken far far too early in life. i'm very upset by this news. it's devastating.

by Becca the Promo Mami
3:33 am - Jan 23, '08

I loved Heath! My heart goes

I loved Heath! My heart goes out to his daughter. This PROOVES that you should NEVER envy someone because they have MORE of something than you (Fame, Money, cars, clothes etc...) You dont know the deamons someone they are dealing with.

by Another Nobody
3:38 am - Jan 23, '08

I am so sad to hear the news

I am so sad to hear the news about Heath, he was such a wonderful actor! May his soul rest in peace.

by Applebutter
3:38 am - Jan 23, '08

This is sad. My condolences

This is sad. My condolences to all. A few weeks ago he was interviewed for his role as the Joker. The man interviewing him noticed is odd behavior. He said that playing the Joker he was not able to sleep for more than 2-3 hrs per night. He was taking Ambian and other over the counter sleeping pills. I am just thinking this is a tragic accidental overdose. He was not dressed and was waiting on a massouse. Most ppl don't kill themselves in someone elses home. With Anna Nicole we expected that and knew she wanted to be with Daniel, no suicide note needed. But with Heath this is a surprise.

by Mary
3:38 am - Jan 23, '08

So sad to hear about Heath.

So sad to hear about Heath. He was truly a great actor, and will be missed.

by Tish
3:39 am - Jan 23, '08

Sorry all, did not realize

Sorry all, did not realize until I refreshed that Natasha updated the post.

by Mary
3:45 am - Jan 23, '08

I'm soo sad about Heath

I'm soo sad about Heath Ledger. He was a great actor and soo handsome. I was such a big fan. I loved Brokeback Mountain and was looking forward to him as Joker in Batman. This is really affecting me.. His poor daughter..and he was so young. This is soo tragic :(

by GMT chick
3:46 am - Jan 23, '08

[quote comment="28757"]The

[quote comment="28757"]The sad thing is - if Soulja Boy walked passed ANYONE on the streets, would anyone recognize him as a rapper, let alone "Soulja Boy"?? He'd be just another broke negro with a chain...[/quote] thats just sad gurl thats a teenager and he needs money to buy chains I would hope. please believe his pockets are fatter then yours stop haten and get back to work or get a job.

by famouschick
3:47 am - Jan 23, '08

everyone has problems - some

everyone has problems - some you see, some you don't. very sad.

by lawstudent
3:51 am - Jan 23, '08

Holy BatFuck, damn idiot

Holy BatFuck, damn idiot Ledger, the Joker was suppose to kill Batman not himself.

by MajorKnuckles
3:53 am - Jan 23, '08

If anyone here thinks, this

If anyone here thinks, this is about Hollywood, you are in the dark. Drug abuse strikes families across the world. If you dont know anyone who has been seriously addicted to drugs or alcohol, get down on your knees and thank God tonight.

by Waitupassholes
3:58 am - Jan 23, '08

I am not sure if he did it on

I am not sure if he did it on purpose or accident but AMBIEN is not your friend. They need to be taken off the market.

by MGB
4:14 am - Jan 23, '08

I honestly could care less.

I honestly could care less. My health insurance rate went up and another rich White person dies and Soulja Boy, some special ed kid, is showing off his superman chain dumb f***er. Have a nice day everyone.

by Lace
4:19 am - Jan 23, '08

wow @ "this is so typical of

wow @ "this is so typical of white hollywood." because ODB and Ike Turner died from natural causes? Jesus.

by bloop
4:29 am - Jan 23, '08

I was very sad to hear this

I was very sad to hear this news...Heath definately had a lot in store for him. I just wanted to point out that lots of people in the spotlight have addictions and other troubles that arent made kown to the public - Including some of the black entertainers, atheletes and public figures that we love. So it's not just a "white hollywood" thing. And "Lace" your blatant disrespect for the dead disgusts me. You are a loser.

by Tiara
4:31 am - Jan 23, '08

[quote comment="28793"]wow @

[quote comment="28793"]wow @ "this is so typical of white hollywood." because ODB and Ike Turner died from natural causes? Jesus.[/quote] I thought Ike died of a cocaine overdose.

by Tina
4:36 am - Jan 23, '08

it makes me sad. both heath

it makes me sad. both heath and soulja boy. but more for heath. he had a little girl. but R.I.P heath. and i wish his family the best of luck.

by Rissa
4:41 am - Jan 23, '08

Heath was such an amazing

Heath was such an amazing actor. What a loss...and Lace, whoever you are, and I'm sure you don't matter anyway, I think you're very disgusting. You're a loser and you need to get a life. Show some sympathy. Aint nobody caring about your health insurance rate goin up. Get a J.O.B.!!!

by ROZ
4:41 am - Jan 23, '08

Heath was such an amazing

by ROZ
4:42 am - Jan 23, '08

That was my point, Tina.

by bloop
4:42 am - Jan 23, '08

I HOPE THIS GIVES AWARENESS

I HOPE THIS GIVES AWARENESS TO PEOPLE IN GENERAL THAT YOU CAN'T ALWAYS MEDICATE EVERYTHING BY TAKING A PILL...WHETEHER IT WAS UNINTENTIONAL OR INTENTIONAL ,ITS SAD BUT DEATH IS INEVITABLE NO MATTER HOW IT COMES RIP HEATHCLIFFE

by SOANXIOUS
10:50 pm - Jan 23, '08

i wann say that soulja boy is

i wann say that soulja boy is adorable and in this case the chain is fitting because the song says "super man that...." but seriously RIP Heath Ledger very cute very talented and very young. Tragic.. sometimes I think money and fame really are the root of evil!

by Mila T
4:42 am - Jan 23, '08

Now this most definitely came

Now this most definitely came outta left field...he was a damned good actor. I know Michelle must be devastated...he was very active in his kid's life, always seen out and about with his daughter. Then again his appearance lately had been very...questionable. This is so sad...drugs are the devil!