Mindy McCready Says Son Stops Her From Offing Herself


Mindy McCready is an odd one. In her latest eye-opening public statement, she said that her son Zander is really the only thing stopping her from offing herself.

In an interview with ABC's 20/20, McCready said the boy "saved my life."

"Every time I wanted to let go and give in, I remember what he did for me," said McCready, who has attempted suicide at least once. "He is my little angel."

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McCready's previous efforts at suicide and substance abuse are the reasons she no longer has custody of Zander - and feuds with her mother, who does.

Mindy and Zander were recently the subject of an interstate manhunt after she allegedly took off with him during a visitation. He is now in foster care.

The troubled country singer says that her mom, Gayle Inge, believes herself to be a prophet from God - not exactly a good influence on young Zander.

Also, "They see dead people in their home all the time – spirits, demons, ghosts," explained McCready, who is pregnant again with twins as we speak.

McCready also contends Inge has spanked Zander with a wooden spoon hard enough to leave scars. Inge denies the allegation. Until Round 293 ...

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/12/mindy-mccready-says-son-stops-her-from-offing-herself/

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Angelina Pivarnick from 'Jersey Shore' -- Sued Over Staten Island Mall Fight

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Angelina Pivarnick sued first, but she did not sue last -- the girl who allegedly fought with the former "Jersey Shore" star is now firing back with a lawsuit of her own ... TMZ has learned. 

As TMZ first reported, Pivarnick sued a girl named Kelsey Balzafiore over a fight that went down at a Staten Island mall last November. In the suit, Pivarnick claimed she "was wounded, bruised, and injured and sustained severe shock to her nervous system."

But Balzafiore claims it was Pivarnick and her friend, Jeanine Vaiana, that started the fight with Balzafiore and her friend, Victoria Aviles. 

Balzafiore claims she tried to intervene when Vaianaa and Aviles came face-to-face, and it was Vaiana who struck her first. Once she fell to the floor, Balzafiore claims Pivarnick struck her. The fight was broken up soon after. 

Balzafiore is suing both Pivarnick and her friend for unspecified damages.


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Angelina Pivarnick from 'Jersey Shore' -- Sued Over Staten Island Mall Fight

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/10/angelina-pivarnick-jersey-shore-lawsuit/

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TMZ Live: Suing Over 'Avatar' -- Don't Waste Your Breath

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The sci-fi geek suing James Cameron for stealing the "Avatar" idea might have a case -- but most likely ... he's wasting his time.

And, Khloe Kardashian's hubby Lamar Odom on the outs with the Lakers after the Chris Paul trade fails. What's next for Lamar and the Lakers? Former NBA star Olden Polynice joins us and blasts commissioner Stern.

Plus, Kris Humphries leaves everybody dumbfounded after his strange GMA interview.

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(3:33)A man is claiming James Cameron stole his story idea when he made Avatar ... and he plans on suiing Cameron.  Seems like a common trend in Hollywood.
(8:02) TMZ's lawyer, Jason Beckerman, lets us know if the guy suiing Cameron has a case.
(18:08) Former NBA star, Olden Polynice, called in and gave us his views on Lamar Odom staying with the Lakers.  Olden compares NBA Commissioner, David Stern, to Jerry Sandusky.
(29:45) Poor Kris Humphries was blindsided today on Good Morning America when he was asked about his marriage to Kim Kardashian.  Did he really think they weren't going to bring it up?!
(36:07) A caller fills us in on what he calls 'the Kardashian curse' -- Listen up! This guy might have a point.
(47:11) We squeeze in two more topics!  Katherine Heigl says she would forgive her hubby if he cheated on her.  Last topic ... did you see X-Factor last night?!  The water works were turned on ... Nicole Scherzinger didn't take a stance, and the wrong contestant might have went home.

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TMZ Live: Suing Over 'Avatar' -- Don't Waste Your Breath

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/09/tmz-live-avatar-lawsuit-lamar-odom-alec-baldwin/

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