Leonardo DiCaprio has never been tempted to dabble in drugs after growing up on a heroin-riddled neighbourhood, and was left horrified when fellow actors Heath Ledger and River Phoenix died from overdoses.

COKE, Charlie, Blow, the Devil’s Dandruff, Flake, Angie, Line, Base, C, Toot, Snow . . . few drugs go under so many names, or seem so suited to the stressful lifestyle of the 21st century — both a stimulant, and an appetite suppressant . . . and very quick to administer.

The stars of a new Jack Nicholson movie paid tribute to Hollywood actor Heath Ledger at the film’s premiere.

Lindsay Lohan is the latest star to tumble from Hollywood’s heights into the tumult of substance abuse, continuing a sad tradition of young celebrities who deal with mounting or fleeting fame by turning to drugs or alcohol.

Joaquin Phoenix has denied tabloid reports that he had a breakdown while filming a scene related to Johnny Cash’s brother’s death in Walk The Line, the upcoming biopic of the late country star.

Actor Joaquin Phoenix has checked himself into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol abuse problems, his publicist said.

Godfather star Al Pacino has been named the greatest film star of them all - just ahead of his co-lead in the movie, Robert De Niro.

When he first started acting he called himself Leaf, and given that his father’s real name is John Bottom, one of Hollywood’s rising young stars probably had a lucky escape in the name department.

Matt Damon has been turned away from one of London's most famous restaurants.

Rocker Rod Stewart’s son Sean has been arrested outside a Los Angeles night club on suspicion of being illegally in possession of prescription drugs.