Billy Joel
A bad breakup leaves you depressed and anxious. So what's normal sadness and what's real depression?
In December 2009, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's 24-year-old daughter Alexa Ray Joel was rushed to the hospital after swallowing a handful of homeopathic pain pills. Alexa Ray Joel's Bad Breakup
But just as curious as Joel's behavior was the explanation she gave for it: a bad case of "Heartbreak-Related Depression."
"I have many exciting new developments for the New Year," Joel, a singer, wrote on her Facebook page on December 31. "Most importantly, [helping] young girls with something I feel I know a GREAT deal about: Heartbreak-Related Depression."
When Joel took the pills on December 5, she had been … Read More
Did a split lead to Alexa's suicide attempt?
Alexa Ray Joel, daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, was hospitalized in New York Saturday night after an overdose of homeopathic anti-inflammatory pills, and friends say she was upset by a breakup as well as stressed over her parents' rocky romantic relationships. Alexa, 23, and Jimmy Riot, the former bass player in her band, dated for several years before breaking up almost a year ago, and the split devastated her.
"She was coming up on the first anniversary of their breakup," a friend of Alexa's told the New York Daily News. "I don't think they talk that much … Read More
Brinkley and ex-husband snipe while judge rules on custody.
The divorce proceedings between Christie Brinkley and her fourth ex-husband, architect Peter Cook, are over. We think. Yesterday the couple, who married in 1996 and have two children, appeared in a Long Island courtroom to snipe viciously at each other while a judge attempted to bring them to an agreement in a custody dispute over daughter Sailor, 11, and son Jack, 14. Their respective lawyers reportedly came to an agreement around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Brinkley filed for divorce from Cook in September 2006, alleging that he cheated on her with an 18-year-old office assistant. In return, Cook called Brinkley … Read More
One woman explains what she's learned from her husband, who is 25 years older than she.
Billy Joel and his wife of nearly five years Katie Lee are splitting up. A "friend" of the couple told the New York Daily News that the age difference of 33 years drove the couple apart ( 15 Common Divorce Mistakes). I doubt it. Maybe, like so many couples that end up divorced, they just weren't meant to be. You never hear anyone say "Dick and Jane are the same age—that must have had something to do with their breakup." I call BS on blaming the age difference when it comes to divorce. Though, admittedly, I'm biased. … Read More
Billy Joel and his third wife Katie Lee are over for good.
And after much speculation that their relationship was on the rocks—the music is over for Billy Joel and Katie Lee, his wife of five years. The couple announced yesterday that they are officially separating with a statement from their reps that said, “After nearly five years of marriage Billy Joel & Katie Lee Joel have decided to separate. This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration. Billy & Katie remain caring friends with admiration and respect for each other.” 50% Of Women Regret Marrying Their Husbands
Despite a nearly thirty-year age difference between the couple, their … Read More
Britney's getting married again, Cher supports Chaz and Chris Brown's trial will go on.
Celebrity stories to juicy to miss. Here's what else went down today in celeb-love-land.
Speaking publically for the first time about her daughter's decision to become a man, Cher says she supports Chaz. [TMZ]
Britney Spears is marrying her agent, Jason Trawick. Oooh-eee! [Star]
"He didn't exactly get down on one knee, but Brit didn’t care. She said yes, and they opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate,” says an insider. “Jason held Britney for a long time and kissed her cheeks. They talked about their future for hours and didn’t go to sleep until after 3 a.m.! … Read More
Supermodel now playing yenta for lite FM rockers.
Now that Christie Brinkley has dispensed with her nasty divorce from her revolting assistant-diddling fourth husband, Peter Cook, she's set her sights on a popular target for moms of a certain age: grandchildren. Christie says at 55, she's too old to add 31-year-old John Mayer to her list of conquests, but he should date her daughter, Alexa. "He's perfect dating material for my daughter," she said. "You guys could make beautiful music together." The Ultimate Bedroom Playlist
Alexa, 23, is Christie's daughter from her second marriage, to Billy Joel, and it appears that her mother thinks … Read More
Christie Brinkley's divorce from Peter Cook could get ugly.
In a move that is likely to precede an out-of-court settlement, Christie Brinkley has won the right to make her divorce proceedings public. According to FoxNews, estranged husband Peter Cook was trying to keep the whole affair (get it?) private for the sake of their 2 young children. Which is code for "I don't want my kids to hear about all this shady stuff I'm into. I like them thinking that I'm pretty awesome."
The shadiness involved but was not limited to hooking up with an 18-year old in the Hamptons and dating Brinkley and singer … Read More
