Corey Feldman Says Pedophilia "#1 Problem" in Hollywood, Contributed to Corey Haim’s Death

According to Corey Feldman, former child star and best friend of the late Corey Haim, child molestation has run rampant in the entertainment industry.

"The No. 1 problem in Hollywood was and is and always will be pedophilia," he said Wednesday, adding that the “casting couch” exists for children, too.

He and Haim were no exceptions to that disturbing trend, Feldman says.

Two Coreys: Feldman, left, and the late Haim.

Feldman asserted in an interview that directors and other adults in the industry take advantage of young aspiring actors on a regular basis.

“It's all done under the radar... But it's the big secret,” he said.

Feldman also claimed that former co-star Corey Haim's death last year was the end result of early sexual abuse by an unnamed "Hollywood mogul."

The 40-year-old said that his friend’s long-running battle with substance abuse and addiction was "a symptom” of the molestation he experienced.

The actor has said that he was raped by his assistant as a child.

"It's something that will be addressed in my inner soul for the rest of my life, and it's something that truly affects me,” he told GQ magazine.

Corey Feldman Bashes Charlie Sheen, Remembers Corey Haim As A Great Actor

Though it seems like old news, there is still one person ticked off that Corey Haim was omitted from the Oscar's Memoriam video this year - Corey Feldman.

But listen…he actually brings up a good point.

In a recent interview about his fallen friend, Corey reflects on how the media had and has treated Haim's career and personal issues and brings up a parallel between him and Charlie Sheen. Though he doesn't call Charlie out on his issues, per say, he does insist that there is a double standard when it comes to celebrities. He explains:

"Well I have to be completely honest and say, I'm not a huge fan of Charlie Sheen. I don't make it my goal to ever talk badly in the press, we're all in it together, that's the way I look at it, but Charlie in particular, especially the way that he's affected other people that I know — point blank, Charlie and Corey started their careers pretty much together, and Corey fought for his entire life to recover from those early experiences and to get his life together."

And [he] eventually did so, and yet he was snubbed by all his peers on both (Read more...)

Corey Feldman Furious That Corey Haim Was Snubbed From Oscars In Memoriam Segment

Looks like we're hearing quite a bit from Corey Feldman lately.

Yesterday, we heard the positive news that Feldman has got some more work on the horizon, and now we're hearing some less-than-positive reports that he's pissed because Corey Haim was snubbed from the Oscars' In Memoriam segment.

Here's what Feldman had to say about it:

"Corey's films have earned the industry over a half a billion dollars and his work remains an inspiration to young artists world wide…Corey dedicated his life to the film industry. The same industry that failed to dedicate even 30 seconds to his memory."

Here's a statement that the Academy sent out in response:

"Whatever the length of the sequence, there will always be fans and family members of those not included who will be disappointed by their omission. The Academy extends its understanding and its apologies to those who missed seeing a favorite face in this year’s feature."

We understand that they won't be able to fit everyone into each year's In Memoriam, but they could have given Corey a place on there. He was a well known talent who died way before his time, and it would have been nice for (Read more...)

Corey Feldman Mad About Corey Haim’s Oscar Snub

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Corey Feldman is upset that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences left his good pal Corey Haim off the Oscars " In Memoriam " segment -- saying the Academy does not "have a (Read more...)

Corey Haim (Among Others) Snubbed During Oscar’s In Memoriam

Last year it was Farrah Fawcett, this year Corey Haim. Who's in charge of this???

Last night, during the Oscar's In Memoriam segment, several key Hollywood players weren't recognized while Celine Dion sing sweetly in honor of those who had passed away this year. Among them was Don Peterman (director, Footloose, Men In Black, Splash), Monica Johnson (writer and frequent collaborator with Albert Brooks) and perhaps most notably, Corey.

What an oversight! Don't even tell us no one at the Academy has seen Lucas!

Such a shame.

P.S. - If you've never seen Lucas, its worth an add to your Netflix queue. It might be the only movie in existence where Charlie Sheen appears to be completely sober from beginning to end.

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17 Celebrities We Lost in 2010

From Gary Coleman’s unexpected death, to Alexander McQueen’s tragic suicide, 2010 has seen the loss of many talented stars, many of whom were still young, such as Casey Johnson, who also suddenly passed away this year aged just 30 years old from diabetic ketoacidosis. These are the stars who have left an unforgettable stamp – some have been nominated for Oscars, won many awards and starred in films and TV shows for many years – others, such as Alexander McQueen, was a talent that will forever be missed, and whose absence in the fashion industry will continue to be palpable.

Alexander McQueen

Tony Curtis

Tom Bosley

Teddy Pendergrass

Simon Monjack

Capt. Phil Harris

Paul Gray

Leslie Nielsen

Jean Simmons

Corey Feldman Explains Details Of Corey Haim’s Death

Check out the video (above) to see Corey Feldman talk more about Corey Haim's death, while promoting his new film Lost Boys: The Thirst.

Feldman makes a point to clear the air, and assure people that Corey Haim died from an enlarged heart & pneumonia…NOT a drug overdose.

Did U think Corey Haim had died from a drug overdose?

And Now, A Celebrity From The ’80s Who Hasn’t Died!

The past year or so has not been kind to people who were famous in the ’80s. Corey Haim, Gary Coleman, Bea Arthur, Michael Jackson, Rue McClanahan…I’m sure there are more because we had people dropping like flies for awhile, but isn’t that list sad enough?

So here are some glad tidings: Kelly Kapowski had a baby! Huzzah!
No, it was not with Zack Morris, even though he’s free now, but it’s still pretty all right news. Tiffers, currently starring in White Collar on USA, has been married to artist and actor Brady Smith for five years. Baby Harper Renn was born earlier today, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces.

Harper Renn? Really? That’s…not as bad as some names, but for someone named “Tiffani” who dropped the “Amber” because it wasn’t mature enough, I don’t know why you’d give your kid a name that sounds like a stripper with a biker-chick gimmick. But you do have all those very special episodes of Saved by the Bell to keep her on the straight and narrow. I’m so excited! I’m so scared!

Coroner: Corey Haim Died of Natural Causes

The L.A. County Coroner has released the report on Corey Haim's death, and despite previous reports and assumptions, the actor's demise was not caused by drugs.

The cause of death is listed as "natural."

Haim died of natural causes from "community-acquired pneumonia" that damaged his lungs, and was complicated by an enlarged heart and narrowed blood vessels.

Low levels of eight drugs, including a prescription muscle relaxant, were found in Haim's system along with marijuana, coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey said.

Nothing at a level that would have contributed to his death, however.

R.I.P. Corey Haim (1971-2010).

Drugs in Haim's system included the antidepressants fluoxetine and olanzapine; the tranquilizers diazepam and meprobamate, found in Valium and other medications; cough-suppressant dextromethorphan; and antihistamine diphenhydramine.

A whole slew of doctors supplying Haim and other stars (such as Michael Jackson and Brittany Murphy) with prescription medications are under investigation.

Haim, who struggled with drug problems for years, died March 10 after collapsing in his mother's apartment. Corey had been feeling ill the previous two days.

In short, Corey had a bad heart and pneumonia. The muscle in his heart had thickened, and the arteries hardened, making it more difficult for blood to (Read more...)

Corey Haim Died Of Natural Causes.

Another interesting development…

The El Lay County Coroner has released Corey Haim's autopsy results, and word is that his tragic death was not directly caused by drugs.

Haim's cause of death is apparently listed as respiratory distress, or diffuse alveolar damage - most likely from his pneumonia - as well as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is when the muscle in one's heart thickens and cuts off the blood flow.

There was also a variety of drugs in his system, but the Coroner alleges that it was not to the degree where it would have played a part in his passing.

So sad. We wonder how much his prescription pill abuse could have contributed to his bad heart, though.

Thoughts??

[Image via WENN.]