In a testament to his wide-ranging career, tributes to Patrick Swayze poured in from all corners Monday: from former co-stars, younger actors inspired by his work, and even the New York Yankees.
"Patrick was a rare and beautiful combination of raw masculinity and amazing grace," said Jennifer Grey of her Dirty Dancing co-star. "Gorgeous and strong, he was a real cowboy with a tender heart. He was fearless and insisted on always doing his own stunts, so it was not surprising to me that the war he waged on his cancer was so courageous and dignified."
The original "baby" in the corner went on to say, "When I think of him, I think of...
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As previously reported, VH1 is bringing back Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew for a second season of exploiting chronicling the struggles celebs face while detoxing in a treatment facility. But this time around, there's one huge reason to watch: Gary Busey.Busey, whose wild antics have been well-documented (most recently his crazed behavior on the red carpet at the 2008 Academy Awards), is remarkably not one of the celebs in for treatment. Instead — touting 13 years of sobriety since his cocaine addiction — Busey will be a mentor to the new class of patients which includes Season 1 cast member Jeff Conaway (Grease), Sean Stewart (son of music icon Rod Stewart), model/actress Amber Smith, Rodney King, Guns N' Roses' Steven Adler, Tawny Kitaen and former American Idol wanabe Nikki McKibbin. Here's hoping at least one of his sessions involves teaching the addicts how to yell at teenaged journalists.The series will follow the patients during a 21-day program featuring group and o...
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Gather round children because it's time for "Street Lesson With Uncle Gary." Why the people trying to promote the game Saints Row 2 chose Gary Busey as the spokesperson in their ads, we're not exactly sure. Perhaps it’s the fact that he's reclaimed his fame (though not the good kind) after the Seacrest red-carpet insanity? Or maybe it's just because the guy is plain whacked. Seriously, you have to listen to his laugh!
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Gary Busey’s been getting more buzz this week than he probably did during his whole combined career—and it's all because he’s acting like himself! When the actor began an interview with a celebrity website, he showed his "crazytown" side when he was asked about his thoughts on young Hollywood getting into trouble (after the question was rephrased three times so he could grasp it).
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We’ve always been fairly certain that Gary Busey is cookoo for Cocoa Puffs, but after last night’s red carpet incident where he went after Ryan Seacrest in the middle of another interview and kissed Jennifer Garner on the neck, we’re positive that’s the case. Beyond wanting to know why this guy is so whacked, what we’re dying to know is, why the hell was Gary Busey even there in the first place?
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