For one brief moment, these famous figures gave their fans and followers a big scare. See which potentially fatal circumstances nearly caused these stars to fall.

Eminem
The award-winning rapper struggled with drug addiction for years and nearly overdosed in 2007
Kanye West
In October 2002, the rapper-producer was involved in a car crash after leaving a late-night L.A. recording session.
Gabrielle Giffords
On Jan. 8, a gunman attempted to assassinate U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D.-Ariz., who is now on the road to recovery.
50 Cent
In May 2000, the platinum-selling rapper fell victim to violence outside his grandmother's home
Travis Barker
In September 2008, the pop-punk drummer was listed in critical condition after a plane crash.
Morgan Freeman
Rescuers had to use the Jaws of Life to rescue the distinguished actor after a flip-over car crash in 2008.
Serena Williams
On March 2, the tennis star underwent emergency treatment for a blood clot.
Gary Busey
On Dec. 4, 1988, the Oscar-winning actor was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
Sharon Stone
In 2001, the actress's severe headaches revealed something more serious once she was rushed to the emergency room.
Erik Estrada
While filming a stunt for his '70s TV show, Estrada was thrown from, then crushed by, a motorcycle, sustaining multiple injuries.
Chevy Chase
Chase was injured in a freak accident that seemed ripped from the plot of the 1981 movie he was filming.
Ozzy Osbourne
Many know about the aging rocker battling his past demons. But in 2003, he faced a different kind of threat to his livelihood.
Rachel Bilson
As a teen, the actress was involved in a head-on car collision, which left her unconscious for days.
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Guess that celebrity smile
Some people are famous for a perfect smile. Some are famous for quirky teeth. Then there are celebrities who are famous despite straight-up bad teeth. How many smiles can you recognize?

Celine Dion

Celine Dion sang with yellowing teeth before she got them capped.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus got a little help with her smile.
Julia Roberts
This pretty woman is known for her toothy grin.

But can you guess which future Charlie's Angel had a classic toothless smile as a kid?
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise prepped his teeth for a shining acting career. Remember "The Outsiders"?
Guess which former soap stud's smile wasn't always this perfect.
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage wasn't the first star who to fix his teeth when he hit the big time.

Guess which "Wall Street" star fixed his teeth around the time he hit it big.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore is not the only dentally reformed actress in Hollywood.
Can you guess which sexy star had some bad teeth to contend with?
Eminem
This mean-mugging Detroit rapper hardly ever shows his teeth, even while rapping. But he seemed to have a nice smile back in high school.

Guess which rapper with a small-change name reportedly paid a pretty penny for a better smile.
Gary Busey
"Celebrity Apprentice" star Gary Busey is just one of the wild men in Hollywood with new teeth.

Can you guess which "Jackass" star saw speculation behind his new smile?
Jewel
This female pop star's crooked smile has become her signature.

But can you guess which Aussie starlet has a straight-as-an-arrow smile now?
LeAnn Rimes
Country star Rimes came with a gap-toothed grin to boot. But those days are far behind her.

But can you guess which male country star made his smile whiter and tighter than it once was?
Anna Paquin
Paquin, the star of "True Blood," is brining the sexy gap back.

But can you guess which material girl has one of the most famous gaps in the world?
Liam Gallagher
This British musician apparently lost his teeth in a bar fight.

But can you guess which British star reportedly gained major dental improvements?
Colin Firth
This Oscar winner touched up his teeth and now has a smile fit for a king.

Can you guess which former reality judge has been criticized for his dental decisions?
Faye Dunaway
This Hollywood legend still aspires to perfection, at least smile-wise. See her new and improved grin.

But can you guess which "Burlesque" star has done a lot to achieve the perfect smile?
Paul Wall
Texas rapper Paul Wall made everybody smile and show their grills.
But can you which king of crunk alters his smile not for perfection but for bling?






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As shaggy dog stories go, the one about Norman the very bright Briard who is a wizz riding his scooter ranks high on the list.

The clever canine, who lives with the Cobb family in Canton, Georgia, competes in many obedience competitions and received his Companion Dog Title at just 15 months of age after four first place finishes.
But it's his razor scooter that has remained the pooch's passion since he was a mere pup when his owner, Karen Cobb, took him out for his first spin.

'He began playing with the kid's scooter in the backyard and we thought it would be fun to give him a ride on it,' says Karen. 'Then we decided to teach him to push it, and now he loves riding his scooter.'


His scooting antics have already made him popular on the Internet, and his Facebook page has quite a following.
Norman, now 20 months old, has even attracted the attention of television show host and comedian David Letterman and last month made an appearance on Stupid Pet Tricks on The Late Show.

Briards originate from France and their recognised talents include search and rescue, police work, military work, herding, watchdogging and guarding, but they also also make excellent companions, finding favour with Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson.







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Eminem: Most “Liked” Artist on Facebook

Eminem

Eminem may have made his name by making fun of pop stars, but nowadays he is proving himself to be the most popular of them all. Today (February 24) the rapper made history on Facebook by surpassing Lady Gaga as the most liked, living artist on the social networking site.
As of press time Em’s page currently stands at 28,898,000+ likes, while Lady Gaga trails behind at 28,879,000+ likes. This battle is sure to be ongoing, as Gaga is known to have a very supportive fanbase, but this marks the first time XXL‘s March 2011 cover boy has taken the lead.

This news comes at a great time for the lyricist. In addition to his growing Facebook popularity, Shady is coming close to breaking yet another Gaga record. According to the The Detroit News, Em has become only the third artist in history to surpass 1 billion overall views on youtube. With 1.164 billion views as of this Monday, Em joins Lady Gaga (who has 1.189 billion views total) and Justin Bieber (who leads with 1.3 billion views).
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