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In a television interview with Spanish-language network Univision, Oscar De La Hoya was candid about drugs, alcohol, extra-marital sex and thoughts of suicide.

De La Hoya entered rehab in May 2011 for treatment of substance abuse.  In the days prior to this decision, he tweeted, “Take a deep breathe and let out all that anger that makes you hate.  It really is going to be o.k.  Stop finding excuses not to live.  Life is controlled by what you make of it and not what it makes of you.”

Sober for the past three months, the former boxing champion let down his guard and talked about his demons.  He admits that he recently “hit rock bottom” and seriously considered ending his own life.

De La Hoya married Millie Corretjer in 2001.  They have two children, and he also has a daughter with Shanna Moakler.

The Mexican-American athlete admitted that he was unfaithful to his wife, a fact that caused them to separate for a time.  De La Hoya quantified it, “We are obviously not talking a Tiger Woods here, but I was unfaithful.”

In speaking of his addiction issues, he admitted, “There were drugs, my drug of choice was cocaine and alcohol… I depended more on the alcohol than the cocaine.  It took me to a place where I felt safe.”

In late 2007, photographs featuring De La Hoya cross-dressed and in the company of Mila Dravnel hit the Internet.  He later discovered that the woman pictured with him had sold the photos.

Dravnel sued the athlete for slander when he alleged that the images were fake.  She eventually dropped the lawsuit when it was determined that the pictures had been digitally altered.

De La Hoya had a boxing record of 39-6, held several championship belts, and won an Olympic gold medal in 1992.   He retired in 2009 after a 16-year career.

View De La Hoya family photo below:

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T.I. was released early Wednesday morning from the Forrest City Correctional Facility in Arkansas.  The rapper has been serving an 11-month prison sentence for a probation violation.

Tip was freed at 7:29 a.m., a month earlier than expected.  He won’t be headed straight home but instead will serve the remainder of his time at a community living facility.

T.I. is thrilled to have freedom once again and shared the news on Twitter, “The storm is over & da sun back out. IT’S OUR TIME TO SHINE SHAWTY!!!!! Welcome to the beginning of our Happy Ending!!!!  Feels great to be back where I belong… Back in the arms of those who need me the most.”

This was T.I.’s second stint in federal prison–in 2009 he spent 7 months locked up on gun charges. With his slate officially wiped clean in just a few weeks, we certainly hope he can walk the straight and narrow path.

VH1 will begin filming a new reality show featuring T.I. and his wife Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris as he gets his life together.  The untitled series will premiere on December 5, 2011.

Photo:  WENN

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Justin Bieber was involved in a minor car accident in Studio City, CA, Tuesday.

17-year-old Bieber was driving a black Ferrari, which incidentally does not belong to him, when he was hit from behind by a Honda Civic.

No one was injured, and there was no damage done to either vehicle, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

photo: FayesVision/WENN

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ABC revealed the second half of their Season 13 Dancing with the Stars lineup this morning on GMA.  The twelve celebrities were announced on Monday night, and now the identities of their pro partners have been confirmed.

David Arquette and Kym Johnson, Ron Artest and Peta Murgatroyd, Chaz Bono and Lacey Schwimmer, Elisabetta Canalis and Verentin Chmerkovskiy, Kristin Cavallari and Mark Ballas.

Nancy Grace and Tristan McManus, Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke, Carson Kressley and Anna Trebunskaya, Ricki Lake and Derek Hough, J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff, Chynna Phillips and Tony Dovolani, Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

From our perspective, the most intriguing couple match up is that of Ricki Lake and returning pro Derek Hough.  He has an amazing track record, having propelled Brooke Burke (S7), Nicole Scherzinger (S10) and Jennifer Grey (S11) to victory.

Ricki Lake Rocks a Tutu

Check out the couples as they are revealed this morning on GMA below:

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