After making a pretty successful comeback, hit singer El Debarge has voluntarily checked himself into rehab. The 49 year-old musician recently came to terms with his twenty-five year drug abuse problems and had been working on cleaning himself up for the sake of his health, career and family. El Debarge also known as Eldra Patrick DeBarge decided to put his career on hold to work on his internal battle with substance abuse. As a result, he has withdrawn from his upcoming comeback tour with singers Ledisi and Kem and will be replaced by R&B singer Musiq Soulchild:
I hate to disappoint my fans but it is necessary for me to take the time to work on me so that I may continue to share my music and my story with everyone. I thank everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes and hope that you will respect my privacy during this time.
Rev. Al Sharpton Rejects Dancing With The Stars
Civil rights activist and radio talk show host Al Sharpton has declined an offer to join the all-star cast of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. The 56 year-old minister was an interest of the hit television series back in 2010, but Sharpton refused their offer. When asked about his second pass on joining the dance cast, the activist made it clear that he would be untouchable:
I just turned them down again. I mean, I enjoyed doing Saturday Night Live a few years ago. I did my little James Brown thing, but you have to have your priorities. I’m working very hard on civil rights work and educational stuff. There’s a difference in taking one night during Saturday Night Live and taking weeks during Dancing With the Stars. So I thought about it and I took a pass…Now I’ve got moves now! I’d blow ‘em out! There would be no chance, but I just don’t have the time. [Source]
Check out this video of Mr. Sharpton doing a little move back in 2007 during a James Brown Tribute at the Apollo Theater. LOL
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