Richie Sambora Enters Rehab, Blur Reunion Is Tentative, Andre 3000 To Play Sammy Davis Jr.

After the June 5th taping of Bon Jovi performing on Unplugged, rumors surfaced that Richie Sambora was so wasted he wasn’t able to play. Though Richie’s representatives deny the guitarist’s condition was a problem at the taping, he has entered rehab. “Richie Sambora has entered an undisclosed treatment facility in Los Angeles,” a representative for the band said. “He asks that you respect he and his family’s privacy at this time.” The guitarist is reportedly being treated for alcohol, not drugs. “It is not a typical 30-day rehab. This is just a treatment center to get his problem under control,” a source claims. Andre 3000 will play the role of Sammy Davis Jr in one of a slew of biopics in production about the star. The film is entitled Sammy and Kim, and focuses on Davis’ controversial relationship with the famous actress. Other Davis biopics in the works include In Black and White, in which Denzel Washington is set to appear, and two other films based on Davis’ autobiography Yes, I Can. Those of us getting psyched about a long-awaited new Blur record might want to hold our collective breath; the band has acknowledged they are heading into the studio, but say they can’t promise anything substantial will come out of time spent there. What we all need is a new Foreigner album, and we’re gonna get it. Late this year or early in 2008 the band plans to release a new record full of mostly new material. First we heard Grinderman was opening for the White Stripes during their upcoming U.S. tour, now it seems Cold War Kids will also be playing some dates with the Stripes. Nice.
	Published: 2007-06-08 Provider: Rolling Stone
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