Open Thread: What Showbiz Scandal Has Most Captured Your Imagination?

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Since the early days of Tinseltown, the dark side of fame has been a global obsession. As much glitz and glamour as showbiz potentially offers, the fact that celebrities are in the public mean means that their lives are scrutinized much harder than those of regular people. Some stars — such as silent film great Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle — were involved in scandals that stunted promising careers, while others, like The Twilight Zone: The Movie director John Landis later went on to greater success. For this weekend’s Open Thread, I want you to think about what scandal from throughout the history of the entertainment industry has most captured your imagination, and why. Let me know in the comments below. And try to stay out of trouble, okay?