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The former 'Baywatch' star continued on the downward spiral that began in 2006 when he severed his tendon "shaving" in a hotel. In 2007, a video was released showing the shirtless actor drunkenly trying to eat a hamburger on the floor. In May of this year, Hasselhoff was hospitalized, reportedly for alcohol-related problems. He again required medical attention in September, and alcohol was reported to be the culprit. In November, Radar Online reported that The Hoff was, you guessed it, rushed to the hospital with alcohol poisoning. David, when will it end? Report: David Hasselhoff Rushed to Hospital But The Hoff isn't alone in pushing the boundaries of belief. Check out our gallery showcasing the weirdest celebrity stories of 2009. Because the truth is often stranger than fiction. Especially in Hollywood. (AP)![Jessica Simpson's Dog Snatched]()
Jessica tugged at our heartstrings with her Twitter pleas for her missing dog, five year-old Maltipoo Daisy, to be returned. "My heart is broken because a coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes. HORROR! We are searching. Hoping. Please help!" read a missing poster that the star shared on her Twitter account. Jessica Simpson's pup dognapped by coyote The Twitter angle (does she think wild animals Tweet?) added that little extra "what the?" to the coyote story, as Twitter did in so many celebrity tales in 2009. Sadly, little Daisy was never recovered. RIP. (AP)![Suri Cruise Steps Out in Heels]()
TomKat spawn Suri has been seen in some big-girl footwear. The three year-old sparked debate when she was first spotted wearing gold high heels in September. Since then, the tot has been spotted hoofin' it in various pairs of pumps. Are Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Jeopardizing Suri's Growth With High Heels? "They are actually ballroom dancing shoes for kids," said mom Katie Holmes. "I found them for her and she loves them." Suri would likely also love to eat candy for dinner, but that doesn't mean it's good for her! For more pics of Suri Cruise, visit x17online.com![Levi Johnston Does 'Playgirl']()
Bristol Palin's baby daddy had been mouthing off at the drop of a hat about his kid's grandma, former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. When that stopped getting him attention, Levi took the drastic step of baring his bod for 'Playgirl.' Levi Johnston says Tripp can pose for Playgirl, too We shudder to think how much lower he has to go in 2010 to get people to talk about him. (AP)![MacKenzie Phillips' 'Slept With Dad' Claim]()
Former child star MacKenzie shocked America when she claimed to have had a consensual sexual relationship with her late father, Mamas and Papas frontman John Phillips. MacKenzie Phillips: I Had a Long-Term Sexual Relationship With My Father This... was a new one. (AP)![Jon Gone Wild]()
'Jon and Kate Plus Eight' reality star and father of eight Jon Gosselin went gonzo after a public split from wife (and co-star) Kate. Jon began cavorting with a younger woman who was the daughter of his wife's plastic surgeon, dressing like a teenage mall rat, partying like Lindsay Lohan, and hanging out with Lindsay Lohan's dad, in what seemed to be an early mid-life crisis. TLC Sues Jon Gosselin for Breach of Contract Waaaay early. As he is only 32. (AP)![Mel Gibsons Russian Baby Mama]()
The Catholic father-of-seven shocked everyone when he split with his wife of 28 years in April. Gibson's Russian pop star girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva gave birth to a baby girl in October. Mel Gibson's Wife Files for Divorce This guy likes kids! (AP)![Khloe and Lamar Rush to the Altar]()
Reality star Khloe Kardashian and L.A. Lakers forward Lamar Odom married (on camera) within weeks of meeting each other. And she's not even pregnant. And at first the nuptials weren't legal. Khloe and Lamar set to get hitched? But then they were. And they're still together months later. Oh the head aches... (AP)![Reality Show's 'Guido' Controversy]()
MTV's reality show 'Jersey Shore' ruffled some serious feathers this year. Some Italian-American groups took issue with the show's portrayal of beach house-living, hard-partying, self-proclaimed "guidos." Italian-American Groups Ask MTV to Cancel Jersey Shore Advertisers also fled, but the show remains - at least for now. (MTV)![Roman Polanski's Surprise Arrest]()
The famous director has been residing in Europe ever since his 1977 arrest for the sexual assault of a 13 year-old girl. He pled guilty to unlawful intercourse with a minor and fled the country. In September, the issue was re-opened when Polanski arrived in Switzerland to accept a lifetime achievement award, but instead was taken into police custody! U.S. Files Polanski Extradition Request in Sex Case The story got even weirder when fellow celebs called for Polanski's release, and Whoopi Goldberg commented that the alleged assault wasn't "rape-rape." What? He's currently under house arrest in his Swiss chalet. Which is also really weird. (AP)![The Octomom Spectacle]()
Nadya Suleman became a celebrity when she gave birth to octuplets in January. The controversy began when it came to light that the unemployed single mother conceived the babies through IVF, and already had six children that she already couldn't financially support. Octomom Pens Deal for Kids to Star in Reality TV Show Octomom's lip-plumped resemblance to Angelina Jolie also caught the public's attention. Fox even ran a two-hour TV special, 'Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage' in August. We admit it, we watched it. (AP)![David Letterman Slept with Staffers]()
The weirdest part of the Letterman scandal wasn't the fact the star slept with underlings, nor was it the blackmailing scheme involved. It was the odd way the 'Late Show' host revealed his indiscretions on air, and the audience's awkward laughter. David Letterman Admits Affairs at Center of Extortion Arrest (AP)![Paula Deen Hit with Ham]()
Celebrity chef Paula Deen provided a hilarious (and odd) media moment when she was struck in the face by a ham while helping deliver meat to Hosea Feed the Hungry in November. Paula Deen Gets Smacked in Head with Large Ham "I thought it busted my lip, but it didn't," said Deen of the incident. (AP)![Michael Jackson Dies Out of Nowhere]()
One minute, the reclusive King of Pop is rehearsing for his big comeback concert tour. The next, he's dead. Then come the stories of MJ only being able to sleep with a powerful sedative normally used only in surgery. Autopsy Shows Michael Jackson Was in Good Health Before Overdose And then there's Michael's dad on TV trying to promote his own musical acts during interviews about his dead son. And a much-delayed funeral that closes down a wide swath of Los Angeles. And on, and on, and on.... (AP)![Shauna Sand's Cougar Claim]()
Sex video star and Playboy Playmate Sand claimed via 'Star' magazine that she took 'Gossip Girl' star Chace Crawford's virginity! How random. Lorenzo Lamas' ex, 14 years older than Chace, claimed the liason happened when the lad was a freshman at college. And what did she do last year? Well... read this. Report: Shauna Sand Cheated on Lorenzo Lamas With His Son (AP)![James Franco's Performance Art]()
When it was reported that film star James Franco had a 20-episode arc on 'General Hospital,' we raised our eyebrows. When Franco explained his part as "performance art" (via an editorial in the 'Wall Street Journal'), we rolled our eyes. James Franco Moves to Port Charles (AP)![Tiger Woods']()
The first reports of the golf great's Thanksgiving strange car crash outside his own house quickly snowballed into a media frenzy, and resulted in a dozen women being linked to the married golfer. How often does that happen? Tiger Woods' Sordid Scorecard This is a scandal with so many unanswered questions, it looks like it won't wind down until 2010. If then... (AP)The Weirdest Celebrity Stories of 2009
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