Demi Lovato vows to keep fighting addiction

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In her first public comments since an overdose put her into the hospital, singer Demi Lovato says she remains committed to overcoming addiction.

"I will keep fighting," Lovato wrote Sunday in a post on Instagram.


She also thanked her fans, family, team and staff at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. She reportedly overdosed on drugs at her Hollywood Hills home on July 24.

She said she's learned that the illness of addiction doesn't fade and is something she "must continue to overcome," and needs time to heal and focus on her sobriety and recovery.

The singer-actress has spoken about her struggles with an eating disorder, self-mutilation, and drugs and alcohol. She has become a role model for young women and men who have faced their own issues.

source: philstar.com

#PrayForDemi: Stars rally behind Demi Lovato for recovery from alleged drug overdose

HOLLYWOOD — Celebrities from the music industry turn to social media to express their support to international pop star Demi Lovato after she was hospitalized due to suspected drug abuse.

The hashtag #PrayForDemi trended on Twitter and several celebrities posted supportive words Tuesday, including Missy Elliott, Ariana Grande, Brad Paisley, Kesha, Bebe Rexha, Meghan Trainor, Maren Morris, Kehlani and British electronic group Clean Bandit, whose current single "Solo" features Lovato.


In her Twitter account, Lady Gaga called everyone to rally behind Demi, saying she is happy that the singer is alive.

“We should all wrap our arms of love around Demi Lovato. I am so happy you’re alive. Thank God. If I know my monsters as well as I believe I do, we all wish you self-compassion and inner peace. And may you receive the love so many have for you. #ImConfidentInDemi Demi, I love you,” Lagy Gaga wrote.

Meanwhile, Bruno Mars tweeted: “Sending love and prayers to Demi Lovato,” while Ariana Grande wrote: “i love u @ddlovato.”



TV host Ellen DeGeneres also sympathizes with the “Skyscraper” singer, saying: “I love @DDLovato so much. It breaks my heart that she is going through this. She is a light in this world, and I am sending my love to her and her family.”


Singer Meghan Trainor also tweeted: “@ddlovato we love you.”

Meanwhile, country music singer-songwriter Brad Paisley said Demi is one of the kindest person he has ever met.

“Praying for her right now, addiction is a terrifying disease. There is no one more honest or brave than this woman,” Brad wrote.

source: philstar.com