Gary has that number on his speed dial
Gary Coleman allegedly ran over a dude on Saturday night in Payson, Utah. While leaving a bowling alley, 24-year-old Diff'rent Strokes fan Colt Rushton asked Coleman to stop for a cell phone pic. According to Coleman's bodyguard (he can afford a bodyguard!), Rushton wouldn't take no for an answer and became "very aggressive." As Coleman was backing out of his parking spot, Rushton ran behind his car and was accidentally hit. Or maybe it didn't happen like that. From ABC4 in Utah:
Rushton tells ABC4 a different account of what happened. He says Coleman's wife took his cell phone, that Coleman threw several punches at him before getting behind the wheel of his truck. Rushton says he was trying to get his cell phone from Coleman when he put his truck in gear and struck Rushton knocking him to the ground.Police say no one has been arrested or cited and say there's some indication alcohol was a factor. [Coleman's bodyguard] says it shows just how far some people will go to harass a celebrity. "They're just like you and me. They want to be able to go out and do things and enjoy life." Rushton claims his cell phone was taken by the Colemans and given back to him by investigators with all his stored information deleted. The Payson Police say it a case still under investigation. (Source)
The most surprising thing about this story? That Gary Coleman bowls. The poor little guy probably has to use a bocce ball. Seriously though, can you really blame Gary for running someone over? Without his booster chair, he couldn't see over the steering wheel. The one bit of silver lining in this whole ordeal for this asshole Rushton dude: Hollywood paparazzi agencies are in a bidding war for his services.
Gary Coleman getting a divorce?
I hope you're sitting down for this . . . Gary Coleman is having marital difficulties. I know, shocking. Gary and his new wife Shannon just finished filming a two-episode special of Divorce Court (airs next week on Thursday and Friday). The description from the show's website:
Episode 1:Today on a special two-part session of Divorce Court, 80’s child star Gary Coleman and his new wife Shannon have come to Divorce Court seeking Judge Toler’s advice on their troubled marriage before it’s too late. Gary says he met Shannon on a movie set and was glad to know Shannon did not know who he was when they first met. Shannon proposed a year later after an argument. Gary is in love with Shannon and calls her his star protector. Shannon says she is tired of Gary’s anger issues and blames her for anything that goes wrong and is sick of playing the blame game.
Episode 2:
On the conclusion of a two part session of Divorce Court, both Gary Coleman and his wife Shannon Price agreed to come on Divorce Court because they wanted Judge Toler’s marital advice. Shannon says she is tired of Gary’s outbursts and head banging against the wall episodes. Shannon wants Gary to start going out with her instead of staying indoors playing video games and playing with his train sets. Shannon also says she wants to have kids but Gary is not fond of them. Gary says he does not like going out and would rather spend his tine with his train set. Gary also says he does not want to have kids because he does not like them. (Source)
Doesn't Gary know that marriages never work out when A) The woman proposes, B) They take place in Hollywood, and C) Your wife looks like she is causing the current global grain shortage single handedly? Now I'm not saying Shannon's mug looks like it was the inspiration for a My Little Pony doll, but her smile's got more gum in it than the bottom of a high schooler's desk.
Gary Coleman selling his car on eBay
Climb aboard the time machine and travel back with me to November 8 when Lindsay Lohan's Mercedes was being sold on eBay. Here's what I said:
Sure it may seem fun and glamorous to drive around a celebrity's car but it’s just not worth the hassle. You want to get hounded by starstruck fans wanting a picture every time you get behind the wheel? Such a headache. Last year I bought Gary Coleman's moped. I swear I couldn't drive 20 feet without getting stopped. "No Gary I will NOT give you a ride," I'd yell, "Use your bus pass!" Little guy’s like a pit bull.
Well it turns out Gary Coleman's car actually is being sold on eBay (starting bid $25k):
What you all are looking at is The famous Gary Coleman's 2007 Saturn Sky. This Roadster is the coolest car out in the market and you can now have one with a really cool Value if you bid on this Famous one. Thank you for checking out my site please email with any Further Questions. The Winning Bidder gets a complimentary autograph from Gary Himself. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!!!! GOD BLESS!!! Also Mudflap add on is on the car. This vehicle is gently used and in excellent condition of course. (Source)
Holy shit! A complimentary Gary Coleman autograph?!? For only $25,000?!? *liquidates stock portfolio*
