Travis Barker at LAX on June 18.
* A badly burned Travis Barker hopes to be able to go home from a Los Angeles burn treatment center in about two weeks. He revealed for the first time that he had severe third-degree burns from his feet up to his waist and on both hands and has undergone surgery after surgery. The 32-year-old former Blink 182 drummer escaped a private Learjet crash with celebrity DJ Adam Goldstein, who is a partner here in the LAX nightclub at the Luxor. They were the only survivors of a blazing midnight crash on Sept. 19 that killed the two co-pilots and two passengers, including Travis’ assistant Chris Baker.
“I’m just thankful to be alive. I’m just grateful to be here at all,” Travis told US Weekly magazine. “I’d always been afraid of flying. I hate planes, and my biggest fear ever is to be involved in a plane crash.”
Travis was originally transferred from the crash scene by ambulance to a Georgia burn center because he refused to be flown there by helicopter. He also refused to fly home to Los Angeles when he was released from the hospital 10 days ago. His ex-wife, Playboy model and Miss USA beauty queen Shanna Moakler, flew from California. The couple have two children: 2-year-old Alabama and 5-year-old Landon. Travis’ father accompanied them home in an ambulance bus on the 48-hour road trip.
Said Travis: “I was too afraid to fly cross country. I'm trying to have a quick recovery and play the drums again and be able to hold my kids again."
Danity Kane singer Aundrea
DJ AM was released from the hospital in time to attend the funerals of both passengers who died. FAA and NTSA officials said the plane’s cockpit voice recorder indicated the crew thought a tire blew on takeoff and they tried to abort. Doctors expect both Travis and Adam to fully recover after the treatments, which might take up to a year after they leave the burn centers.
* Danity Kane singer Aundrea, who was discovered by P. Diddy on his reality TV show Making of the Band 3, hosted a party at Jet nightclub in the Mirage. She had an entourage of 12 pals and took over the VIP section dancing until 3 a.m. in between the Patron silver tequila and the Level 1 vodka.
Tera Patrick
* At the Pussycat Dolls Lounge at Caesars, comedy actor Dax Shepherd relaxed with friends for a VIP view of the burlesque act -- and discovered adult movie star Tera Patrick at the adjoining booth. Dax and pals toasted the Pussycats with Belvedere Vodka and cranberry juice. Patrick then took in a late-night performance of the topless adult cabaret “Crazy Horse Paris” revue at MGM Grand with friends.
Rick Ross pumps up Pure.
* At the Pure nightclub, hip-hop “Boss” Rick Ross put on a surprise set with his current Billboard hit "The Boss." He toasted the party-people, gave a shout-out to his entourage, friends and fans and topped his unexpected show with club favorite "Hustlin’." The recording star and his posse toasted with Perrier Jouet Rose champagne but sipped on Hennessy and cokes.
Chuck Liddell and ex-fiancee Erin Wilson at LAX.
* Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell and his fiancée Erin Wilson turned up late night at the LAX nightclub in the Luxor, where they lounged on the VIP stage plush couches enjoying Malibu Rum and pineapple cocktails.
* Celebrity stylist and Vegas color king Michael Boychuck, who was twice this week on Extra and the new MTV hit reality show Paris Hilton’s My New BFF, predicts the return of the perm as this season’s hottest trend. “Loose, long, romantic curls are quickly becoming a celebrity favorite,” he said. "Perm is no more a four-letter-word to be afraid of. The soft and sexy curls we offer make our clients instantly red-carpet ready." Best known for his creative work with long-time clients and friends Paris and Nicky Hilton, Michael has a full celebrity client roster that includes Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Eva Longoria, Mandy Moore, Kirsten Dunst, Fergie, Jennie Garth, Willa Ford, Shannon Doherty, Donna D’Errico, Josie Bissett, Kathy Hilton and Susan Anton.
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