Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has started eating meat for the first time in 25 years to recover from his recent plane crash injuries.
The rock star, who has been a strict vegetarian for most of his life, is on a protein-packed diet after he suffered third degree burns to his legs and torso in the horror last month.
He says, “I need protein from food rather than just protein supplements. I changed my diet. I would do anything I possibly could if they said like, ‘There’s a possibility you might heal faster if you do eat meat or just change your eating habits.’ So I did. I don’t regret it at all, I feel so much better.”
The 32-year-old rocker, who has been receiving treatment for his burns at a specialist center in Los Angeles, revealed that he hopes to recover soon because he is “going nuts” not being able to hold his two children, five-year-old Landon and two-year-old Alabama.
He added, “I’m so anxious to get out of here. I’ve just been in surgery after surgery. I have third degree burns basically from my feet up to my waist and both hands. One of my hands was second degree burns and one was third degree burns. I’m trying to have a quick recovery and play the drums again and be able to hold my kids again. I’m going nuts not being able to see them and spend time with them!”
However, ex-wife Shanna Moakler is still feeling the benefit of not eating meat and will appear in PETA’s newest television campaign.
She says, “There are so many good reasons not to eat meat, but for me, the well-being of my children is the most important. I want them to be healthy and also to understand that when they say ‘No!’ to meat, they’re saying ‘No!’ to animal cruelty. We talk about our pets, and I say, ‘You wouldn’t eat Biscuit, would you? Well, then let’s not eat any animal, O.K.?’”
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Travis Barker Released From Hospital & DJ AM Resurfaces At Funeral For Plane Crash Victim
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity News
Rocker Travis Barker was released from the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia on Monday morning (September 29).
The former Blink-182 drummer spent nine days at the center after the plane crash on September 19th in Columbia, South Carolina, which took the lives of four people and severely burned Travis Barker and DJ AM. Barker underwent treatment for second and third degree burns on his torso and lower body. A spokesperson reported that “He left in good condition.”
According to a source close to the Barker family, the injured musician is “going to another hospital in L.A.” as “he wants to be home.” He is said to be traveling home to California on a private bus with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. “Travis is desperate to get back home to be near his kids,” an insider tells Life & Style magazine. “He and Shanna got a luxury bus with all the medical help he needs.”
DJ AM, who suffered burns to his upper body, was released from the same hospital late last week. The celebrity disc jockey recently made his first public appearance after the incident, attending the memorial service of plane crash victim Chris Baker, who served as an assistant to Travis Barker for several years.
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T-Mobile Sidekick LX L.A. Launch Event
October 17th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Sightings
Kanye West performed at the launch of the new T-Mobile Sidekick LX at The Clubhouse in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday.
Kim Kardashian looked fabulous.
Nick Cannon was there, but where’s Miss USA?
Bow Wow brought his entourage (stunna shades included).
Richie Rich, Aubrey O’Day and Jenna Jameson kicked it.
Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker look so cute together.
Internet sensation Chris Crocker loves him some Britney!!!
Adrienne Bailon and Rumer Willis — The look on Adrienne’s face says, “Get this fug away from me!”
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2007 MTV Video Music Awards Winners & Pictures
September 10th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity News
Justin Timberlake was awarded the Male Artist of the Year and a prize for Quadruple Threat of the Year
Rihanna was awarded Video of the Year and Monster Single of the Year both for her hit track Umbrella.
Beyonce and Shakira won Best Collaboration for their hit song “Beautiful Liar”
Fall Out Boy won the Best Group Awards ahead of nominees Gym Class Heroes, The White Stripes, Maroon 5 and Linkin Park.
Gym Class Heroes won the Best New Artist award
Panic! at the Disco
Alicia Keys had WAY too much makeup on…
What a difference a nose job makes…
Paris Hilton looks like an old hag! I like the Dolce & Gabbana dress, but not the hair.
Aww, look at the happy couple…
pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler was there
MySpace star, Tila Tequila is set to get a reality dating show on MTV. The show will reportedly follow Tila on her quest for true love as she searches through various guys and girls…
Don’t they make a cute couple?
Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Rihanna hung out backstage
The Las Vegas Police Department is on the hunt for Kid Rock after he allegedly “sucker punched” Tommy Lee at the MTV VMAs in Las Vegas Sunday night…They should check Eve’s hotel room.
