A new Artie Lange interview in Penthouse Magazine. Sad part is well this interview was done before Atrie’s suicide attempt so the interview covers nothing new that any regular Howard Stern Show hasn’t already heard at some point. It’s good to see Artie getting some coverage since we really haven’t heard anything since January although it would be good to get some new news about Artie. Get well Artie, get well.

Troubled comic Artie Lange landed in the hospital after stabbing himself nine times in an apparent suicide attempt, sources told The Post. Lange’s frantic mom called 911 Saturday morning after she entered his Hoboken apartment and found the bloodied funnyman, a law-enforcement source said. Lange sustained six “hesitation wounds” and three deep plunges. A source close to Lange’s management team confirmed that the Howard Stern sidekick stabbed himself, adding that his mother had come to visit him that day to drop off food. Surgeons managed to save Lange despite heavy bleeding. “We all have our demons,” Stern said on-air this week, referring to Lange’s past battles with addiction. “Artie has given this show tremendous moments of great comedy. He’s a tremendous contributor. He is a good man. Don’t forget how great he is.”

Dam Artie…we all know you have demons just don’t let them take you over.

Full Article on Page Six

A rep for Lange tells TMZ:

“I can confirm that Artie is in the hospital. Artie has chosen to keep all information on this matter between him and his doctor. There will be no further comment.”

I did not want to comment on the situation to see if any more news would be released. The Howard Stern Show returns from vacation tomorrow, Monday January 4, 2010. Artie last went into work around December 7 or 8 2009 in which there was some speculation about wether or not he was in rehab or gone on a bender like he has in the past. Howard refused to comment and would just say “It’s Artie’s story to tell.”

Being a fan of the show I do like having Artie there in studio, but Artie himself has always been a dark character in that he is troubled deeply with drugs.

There are many speculations about his recent headline making event of being admitted into the hospital, not sure what to believe or even if Howard Stern will make a statement on Monday’s show…only time will tell.

Some say Artie is in the hospital due to a drug related incident, others say he couldn’t had a panic attack. Some call BS on the entire incident and say it’s hype for the show…a cliff hanger so to speak while there is also talk that Artie has left the Howard Stern Show completely.

I would like to believe that Artie missing work along with this recent hospitalization is all hype for the show but it just doesn’t make sense. Not sure if Artie missing work is legit in that he calls out or if he has some sort of deal in which he has extra days off and they just turn it into a bit. If Artie in fact does call out as often as he does than it’s a slap in the face to Howard and to the company. Artie himself always comments about growing up listening to Howard and how much he respects him and owes everything to the show…but he doesn’t show it.

I’m sure Artie Lange gets a generous paycheck and it’s the reason he has stayed with the show for the amount of time he has already put in. In the past he’s had several outbreaks and has even fought with several staffers including having words with Howard Stern.

Has Artie Lange quit the show? He probably quit mentally a long time ago. Again not sure if the hospitalization is good timing for the start of 2010 for the Howard Stern Show or if Artie is in serious condition but I wouldn’t be surprised if he was given an ultimatum by Sirius to clean up or to get out. There are many that would beg to get airtime in the chair that Artie sits in, yet it usually seems that Artie takes it for granted.

Artie being rushed to the hospital doesn’t answer questions about wether or not Artie is still working for the Howard Stern Show but it does bring up the question as to wether or not he will appear on the show come Monday morning.

Artie if you are truly sick and in trouble we wish you well.

From: HudsonReporter

“Local celebrity Artie Lange won the most write-ins, with eight votes for mayor.

He was followed by former mayoral candidate Tom Vincent with two votes, and several celebs with one vote: rocker Bruce Springsteen, rapper Lil’ Kim, county star Dolly Parton, Disney’s Goofy, and the unknown “McCheese,” according to Jerry Lore from the City Clerks office.”

Artie Lange with Olivia Munn

“We’ve just learned Artie Lange was busted for suspicion of DUI moments ago in New Jersey.

Law enforcement sources tell us the “Howard Stern Show” veteran was arrested about a half hour ago in Toms River after he got into a minor car accident.”

Well…poor Artie can’t get a fuckin break. Self destruction at it’s best…you need to get better quick Artie, Howard’s contract is up soon and you will continue to fall down spiral if you don’t get your act together.

On today’s show he once again mentioned his new girlfriend as comedian Kathy Griffin joked in how she was disappointed that Artie was off the market.

Artie had a recent book signing at a Border in Philadelphia. Artie was there with a Guest to promote ‘Too Fat to Fish’ at Avenue of Arts Borders Bookstore on June 3, 2009.

Anyone care to guess if this is in fact Artie’s new girlfriend? He definitely looks happy.

Here is their top 10:
1.) Andy Rooney
Cause: Heart Attack
2.) Tom Sizemore
Cause: Overdose
3.) Senator Robert Byrd
Cause: Natural Causes (Or By Duel)
4.) Peter Falk
Cause: Alzheimer’s
5.) Amy Winehouse
Cause: Overdose
6.) Patrick Swayze
Cause: Cancer
7.) Pete Doherty
Cause: Overdose
8.) Artie Lange
Cause: Coke, Booze And Weight Induced Heart Attack
9.) Roger Ebert
Cause: Overall Ailing Health
10.) Barack Obama
Cause: Foul Play

I’d say Amy Winehouse goes before Artie Lange she should’ve gone last year if you ask me. Hopefully Artie has learned some new things at the “Spa” in West Palm and is set to change his life around.

Below is the full write up on Artie, for the full list visit: The 100 Most Likely People To Die In 2009

8.) Artie Lange
Cause: Coke, Booze And Weight Induced Heart Attack
Reason: There are two types of fat guys in Hollywood: Chris Farley on his first season of Saturday Night Live and Chris Farley in Almost Heroes, John Candy in Blues Brothers and John Candy in Wagons East, Fatty Arbuckle before the rape scandal and Fatty Arbuckle after the rape scandal. Artie Lange has been batting above his Dirty Work days for years. Add the extra pounds with recent reports he’s stopped seeing a drug counselor and missed some work on The Howard Stern Show, and things don’t look peachy for the man who mused in a recent stand-up special on how much money he could have gotten in Vegas for outliving Heath Ledger.
Chance We’ll See An Obituary: 40%

Artie Lange

January 5, 2009 the first day back for the Howard Stern Show group and yet there is one person missing from thow show this morning. Artie Lange. Where is Artie? Well apparently over the 2 week break Stern Show producer, Gary Dell’Abate received the news that Artie Lange had checked into an “intensive rehab” program.

Knowing that Artie is a Heroine addicted comic, hearing that he is finally dealing with his issues of addiction are great news. But due to his previous lies about attending rehab(Bob Sagat Roast) along with not being under any substance(Everytime he is asked if he is using) throws his credibility for a loop.

Artie’s co-workers have stated that they wished Artie well with text messages once hearing he was in rehab as well as holiday wishes over the 2 week break. They were mostly excited to hear that their Baby Gorilla was getting some help with his problems.

Today though we hear that Artie is again still in rehab. A little different type of rehab…one called a spa. Artie’s location at the moment, on a boat in Miami! That’s one hell of a rehab program…as they let him leave the complex at night. Artie has been drinking Wheat Grass drinks, colonics, Wheat Grass colonics and has lost around 20lbs by being on this schedule. First time on a treadmill Artie Lange ran a mile in 15 minutes compared to the old Artie that could not get around the block without wheezing.

Artie Lange will be back on the show Wednesday. He checked into the rehab/spa last week but is currently staying in Miami with friends at night.