DMX Joins the Cast of Celebrity Rehab

Rapper/actor DMX is taking a new path to overcoming his vices with a stint on the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. The hit series, which will enter its third season, follows a group of celebrities as they struggle to move forward from drug and alcohol addictions by entering a treatment program run by renowned addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky.Past participants include former police brutality victim Rodney King and porn star Mary Carey as well as former professional wrestler Chyna , Family Matters star Jaimee Foxworth and actors Daniel Baldwin, Brigitte Nielsen and Jeff Conaway.News of DMX’ Celebrity Rehab appearance was revealed by the show’s resident drug counselor Bob Forrest.Prior to taking part in the new season, the 38-year-old entertainer, (born Earl Simmons) became embroiled in a series of drug-related incidents and encounters with the law.Over the past 10 years, Simmons amassed a lengthy rap sheet filled with various charges ranging from marijuana and cocaine possession to multiple driving infractions and identity theft.On December 31, 2008, the rapper was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges of theft, drug possession and animal cruelty.In January, Simmons’ downward spiral continued after he refused to attend scheduled work assignments and missed his medication treatment while serving his sentence. A month later, the rap star was re-booked on suspicion of aggravated following allegations he threw a dinner tray at a corrections officer.The incident has resulted in a possible extension of Simmons’ sentence as well as his probation being revoked.

Irv Gotti Returns To VH1; Bets On New Artist 'Newz'

Fans of VH1’s Gotti’s Way have less than a week left until the popular reality show returns with its second season, the Viacom-owned network announced today. Gotti’s Way 2, which debuts Monday night (May 4) at 10:30pm ET/PT, continues to follow music mogul Irv Gotti as he navigates the challenges in his personal and professional life.At the forefront of the show’s storyline is, of course, Gotti’s fight to bring his label The Inc. back to its glory days.In addition to the company’s established roster, including crooners Ashanti and Lloyd, as well as rapper Ja Rule, Gotti’s Way 2 will introduce the label’s latest addition, Brooklyn-born rapper Newz. Believing that Newz will not only revive The Inc., but the industry as a whole, Gotti is determined to do whatever it takes to make his latest protégé a success.While Irv builds his empire, his estranged wife Deb continues to fight for a life that is dependent on Irv.Last season, the couple struggled to come to a better arrangement than their mostly one-sided open relationship.This season, Deb seeks the assistance of a therapist who will help her develop more independence by understanding the factors that have contributed to her complex relationship with her husband.In the process, Deb may just come to find that the existing arrangement is the best one for her family.Despite their differences as a couple, Deb and Irv Gotti remain committed to raising their three children with the most stable environment possible.And now is when that environment is most needed, as their two oldest, Angie and Sonny, enter exciting new phases of their lives.A graduating high school senior, Angie has started the process of selecting colleges and deciding on her future career. She’s also entering the world of dating.Thirteen-year-old Sonny’s basketball career is picking up, while both he and baby brother JJ, 10, continue to go through the traditional growing pains that can only be accentuated by their father’s lifestyle. Gotti’s Way originally debuted on VH1 in October 2007.The show is created and produced by Cris Abrego for 51 Pictures, and is executive produced by Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes and Kristen Kelly.