What's Trending - January 12th 2016

David Bowie’s death has shocked the world and celebrities are not immune to mourning his sudden passing at the age of 69. 4.3 million tweets were made about Bowie on the day of his death. His close friend, Madonna has flooded social media with reaction posts to the news of the legendary singer’s death.

Meanwhile, David Bowie’s wife of 24 years, Iman Abdulmajid shared a message honoring her late husband on social media on the same day he died after a lengthy battle with cancer. The 60 year old Somali-born supermodel shared an image with text saying, ‘The struggle is real, but so is God,’ along with the caption ‘Rise’. She also shared another post that read, ‘Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Bowie leaves behind his wife Iman and their 15 year old daughter Alexandria Zahra. 

Other celebrities reacting to David Bowie’s death include Paul McCartney who took to social media to share his feelings with the world

“Very sad news to wake up to on this raining morning. David was a great star and I treasure the moments we had together. His music played a very strong part in British musical history and I’m proud to think of the huge influence he has had on people all around the world. I send my deepest sympathies to his family and will always remember the great laughs we had through the years. His star will shine in the sky forever.”
– Paul McCartney

“John and David respected each other. They were well matched in intellect and talent. As John and I had very few friends we felt David was as close as family. After John died, David was always there for Sean and me. When Sean was at boarding school in Switzerland, David would pick him up and take him on trips to museums and let Sean hang out at his recording studio in Geneva. For Sean this is losing another father figure. It will be hard for him, I know. But we have some sweet memories which will stay with us forever.”
-Yoko Ono

“The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie. As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original.” -Rolling Stones

“David was always an inspiration to me and a true original. He was wonderfully shameless in his work. We had so many good times together… He was my friend. I will never forget him.” – Mick Jagger

“I met David Bowie when I was 14 and he became a hero to me — because he was an artist, and because he was a genius who had the time to be kind. I’d never met such an extraordinary artist before, and I haven’t since — the world will be a greyer place without him. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.” –Jennifer Connelly “Labyrinth”

“I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP.” -J.K. Rowling

“David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.” -Kanye West

“David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.” – Iggy Pop

“He inspired us to go beyond the norm & reach out & dispel the void of life in 70’s England wth r own art forms….” – Billy Idol

“I can never express into words how you will continue to inspire me… Thank you for showing a pimple-faced, curly-mopped kid that DIFFERENT was THE THING TO BE. A GENIUS for the ages and the ages to come. #ripdavidbowie”-Justin Timberlake

“Please could every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today – I think the world owes him that.” – Eddie Izzard

“David Bowie was a huge influence on me throughout my life. The original star-man returned to the stars…” – Florence Welch

In an interview on The Dr. Oz Show, Charlie Sheen revealed that he is no longer taking medication for his HIV. “There’s a host of side-effects that are manageable,” Sheen said “I was just curious, as I think a lot of people are. You know, you ingest something every day, and you feel a certain way. I just got curious about what I might feel like off this stuff.” The 50-year-old actor says that he had been sober for 11 years when he was diagnosed with HIV four years ago and started using booze and drugs again to “numb” his anxiety about the disease. He added that he is now sober and exercises every morning. “I’m amazed that I’m actually alive,” he admitted

Is Beyonce pregnant? The 34 year old singer is reportedly (TMZ) pregnant with baby #2 after she was seen bundled up and possibly hiding her baby bump as she leaves an LA restaurant over the weekend. Sources say Queen Bey has been trying for weeks to conceive a second child with husband Jay Z. Many people don’t know that in the past, Beyonce has struggled with a miscarriage in 2010, which she calls “the saddest thing I have ever endured.” Jay Z and Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter just celebrated her 4th birthday this past weekend.

Michael Galeota, a star on Disney Channel’s “The Jersey” and in the movie “Clubhouse Detectives,” died at the age of 31. Galeota (Nick Lighter on 1999-2004 Disney show)  was found dead in his home in Glendale, California. A friend went into his home to check on him, and when he didn’t answer, the friend climbed through a window and found his body. Sources say Galeota suffered from hypertension, high cholesterol, and inflammation of the digestive track. TMZ reports that he had gone to the hospital for abdominal pains and allegedly left the hospital despite his doctors suggesting he stay. Meanwhile, the coroner’s office reportedly told E News! that his death looks to be from natural causes. His friends and loved ones created a GoFundMe page to help with funeral costs, along with the following messgae:

“It is with tremendous heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of Michael James Galeota on January 10th. He died peacefully at home…He was a precious gift—loving, giving, compassionate, joyful and intelligent. A great inspiration for anyone that heard his genuine, humble, witty and joyful voice, or experienced his smile, laughter and love for just a moment. To know him was to love him”

“His humble nature hid a great compassionate and loving human being, with a huge heart. He cared profoundly for his family and friends. Mike was a great giver, always ready and able to care for others. Although his life was short, we are grateful and appreciate the experience of having been loved, and loved him in return, and for being in our lives. In our hearts and souls, he will always be with us.”