An oil rig that exploded off the shore of Louisiana Tuesday night causing several fatalities sunk Thursday, raising concern that the environmental fallout could be much worse than initially predicted. Experts now fear that more than 300,000 gallons of crude oil may flow into the oceans surrounding the Mississippi and Louisiana coastlines for days to come, endangering marine life and possibly closing beaches in the area. It continues to remain unclear as to what exactly caused the explosion, but petroleum giant BP (who was leasing the rig) is taking the spillage very seriously. They have deployed planes to help treat the affected sea water with special chemicals to help break down the oil. Some ships have also been deployed to help recover some of the oil. Underwater mechanisms were also being put into place to help control the spread of the oil. Cleanup crews are actively working to minimize the impact the spillage might have on marine life.

As of this writing, eleven workers that were active on the rig platform prior to the explosion are still missing. It is feared that these workers were operating in close proximity to the explosion site, making survival unlikely. As of Wednesday, nearly 20 other workers were rescued from the oil rig with injuries spanning from smoke inhalation to burns, according to the Washington Times. Our hearts go to the families who lost loved in ones in this tragedy and we wish those who survived a quick recovery!

Haim died last week of what appears to be a drug overdose. The results of an autopsy performed by the coroner’s office indicated that Haim had an enlarged heart, what many suspect to be the compounded effect of his many years of drug abuse. Toxicology tests are still pending. He collapsed at his home in Los Angeles and was transported to a Burbank hospital after his mother called paramedics. According to numerous reports that circulated last week, prescription drugs were found within close vicinity to his collapsed body.

A week prior to his death, Haim obtained a number of prescription drugs in what appeared to be a legal manner. Since then, however, investigators uncovered that Haim may have been obtaining his prescriptions through a drug ring peddling otherwise legitimate prescriptions. Police are continuing to investigate this matter and arrests are expected to be made. Hopefully this drug ring will be disbanded to prevent any future tragedies such as this.

Another twist in this saga is that Haim had been suffering from “flu-like” symptoms in the days prior to his death. This sound remarkably similar to what was reported in the passing of Brittany Murphy, who yet again people suspected might have been engaged in drug use, although toxicology reports have since indicated otherwise.

Funeral plans are in full motion for Haim, with USAToday reporting that the funeral will be held in Toronto, Canada. No official date has been announced for the services, nor has the exact location. Updates as they become available.

Michael Jackson fans are gathering outside the UCLA Medical Center, where a press conference is expected to take place later today. Jackson’s music was playing in the background as fans continued to gather. It is important to note that the Michael Jackson heart attack story refers to a cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest differs from an actual heart attack in that it impedes all the heart’s function, as opposed to part of it. Many readers have become confused as to the Michael Jackson heart attack incident, and have begun classifying it as an heart attack as opposed to a cardiac arrest.

Some of Jackson’s family members have indicated that Jackson was ill in the weeks prior to the Michael Jackson heart attack event. We have yet to hear any family member speak relative to this disturbing news. According to an individual close to the family, each member is entirely distraught. This individual was unable to confirm as to whether or not the Michael Jackson dies story was true.

Recent amateur footage indicates that Jackson was beyond saving when paramedics arrived at his home. The footage shows paramedics backing out of Jackson’s driveway. We are closely following the Michael Jackson heart attack incident and will post updates as they become available.

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Sufers are trying to pinpoint what exact movies Natasha Richardson has starred in, and as such, are searching for Natasha Richardson Site IMDB.com. IMDB is a very resourceful site and contains a large listing of Natasha Richardson’s movie credits. Some of the more notable ones listed on Natasha Richardson Site IMDB.com include the Parent Trap. Natasha Richardson starred in this move in 1998 alongside Dennis Quade.

Those of you having trouble gaining access to the Natasha Richardson Site IMDB.com as there are litterally millions of people worldwide attempting to gain access to the same page. It is worth a quick peek as it contains biographical information about Natasha Richardson as well as pictures and such. The Natasha Richardson Site IMDB.com is working on our end, however, it might be a bit slow loading up for others. It’s best to be patient.

We can only imagine what sort of grief Natasha Richardson’s family and friends are going though now that she has been pronounced dead. We encourage you to keep them in your prayers as they attempt to handle this very difficult ordeal.

Mariana Bridi Da Costa, a Brazilian model that had her hands and feet amputated earlier this week, died today due to complications stemming from a bacterial infection. The Mariana Bridi Da Costa prognosis was not good from the very beginning. Doctors had initially diagnosed Mariana Bridi Da Costa with kidney stones. However, it was later discovered that the Brazilian model was actually suffering from fatal bacterial infection which was likely brought about from a urinary tract infection the model was suffering from. Looking at Mariana Bridi Da Costa pictures, it’s really sad to think about all this girl had going for her, and how in an instant it was all taken from here. The Mariana Bridi Da Costa really show just how much of a beautiful girl Mariana was, and just how well fit she was for the modeling industry.

Mariana Bridi Da Costa has been in a medicalyl induced coma for some weeks now. Doctors hoped that this would give a shot at making a recovery. Family members communicated with Mariana Bridi Da Costa through eye contact. She had made it clear that she wanted to live, despite the fact that the disease had wrought substantial havoc on her body. Mariana Bridi Da Costa was administered noradrenaline in hopes that it would assist in her recovery.

At one point during her hosptial internment, Doctors had estimated Mariana Bridi Da Costa had only 24 hours to live. However, she managed to pull through, something that many claim was a miracle.

Mariana Bridi Da Costa first fell ill this December, when she reported having flu-like symptoms. Flu symptoms are common in people suffering from the condition Mariana Bridi Da Costa had. When the infection progressed, Mariana Bridi Da Costa’s doctors decided that they would have to remove her kidneys. Had Mariana Bridi Da Costa made a recovery, she would have been subjected to periodic dialysis treatments.

Mariana Bridi Da Costa was first interned in the hospital on Jan. 3rd. Unforunately, she has not made it out alive.

Fans of Mariana Bridi Da Costa worldwide have showed their dedication for the model. When doctors required a rare form of blood to keep Mariana Bridi Da Costa alive, some 100 people donated towards the cause. This really gives you some perspective as to how much this Brazilian model was loved.

Our prayers are with the family as they deal with the loss of this beautiful and talented model. The Mariana Bridi Da Costa story is a sad one, however, it really does show you just how fragile life can be. One day you have everything going for you, and the next it is taken away. Mariana Bridi Da Costa will live in our hearts.

Mariana Bridi Da Costa official website: http://www.marianabridi.com.br/

Brillstein died at Los Angeles hospital on Thursday. He was suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bernie Brillstein is known for his quick rise to power in the movie/television industry. He climbed from being a mailroom employee at a talent agency to representing numerous stars, which he later produced some of their productions.

Bernie Brillstein is credited with laucnhing the career of John Belushi, a famous comedian who starred in hits including “Animal House”. Belushi’s drug induced death had a signficant impact on Brilltein. Brillstein founded a management and production company with his partner in ’91.

Many say Bernie Brillstein had very caring relationships with his clients. This doens’t come as a surprise to us, given the large amount of success many of Brillstein’s clients were able to achive. It’s quite apparent that he will be missed by many, even those who never met him but appreciated the talent he brought mainstream.