May 19, 2013

Ted Williams Speaks on Faith in Recovery Process

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*Ted Williams, also known as the Man with the Golden Voice, has kicked his crack and alcohol habits and now thanks God for his rehabilitation, says Black Christian News. Ted Williams was seen panhandling in Ohio a year ago and became famous when a video of him speaking went viral. Receiving millions of hits, the [...]




Video: ‘Golden Voice’ Ted Williams Receives New Job Offer

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*Ted Williams, the former homeless man and radio announcer dubbed “the man with the golden voice,” has reason to celebrate the New Year. Williams, who for years struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, was discovered as he begged for change in traffic in Columbus, Ohio. He has now accepted a job offer as the voice [...]




Golden Voice Ted Williams Going Back to Rehab

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*After his instant celebrity status, the golden voice guy, Ted Williams is going back to rehab, again. He told 10TV News that he is going back to the Origins Recovery Center in South Padre Island, Texas for his battle against his drug and alcohol addiction (scroll down to watch). It’s the same place Dr. Phil [...]




Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Ted Williams in MetroPCS Long-Form Ad

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*In the name of MetroPCS, a growing cell phone service provider, Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Ted “Golden Voice” Williams came together to film an ad. The video features model Brittany Dailey and the trio of artists introducing the Samsung Galaxy Indulge. “It feels good to be working with MetroPCS and Samsung for the launch [...]




‘Golden Voice’ Ted Williams Scores Reality Show

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*Ted Williams, the homeless man with the Golden Voice, has just signed on to star in a reality series that will follow his struggle to stay clean and sober, reports TMZ. A rep for Williams (yes, he has one) says the show will be called “Second Chances at Life.” It will document how the one-time [...]




Video: Golden-Voiced Ted Williams in a Sober House

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*The Ohio homeless man whose deep voice made him a web phenomenon is currently in a sober house after leaving rehab and says he’s still fielding job offers. Ted Williams said on CBS’ “Early Show” Wednesday that he’s “trying to keep a level head and possibly come to one decision.” He says he felt that [...]




Report: ‘Golden Voiced’ Ted Williams Quits Rehab

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*TMZ is reporting that Ted Williams — the homeless man with the “Golden Voice” — has left rehab against medical advice, less than two weeks after checking in for drug and alcohol dependency. Williams decided to enter rehab earlier this month following a taping of the Dr. Phil show. According to TMZ, he left the [...]




Ted Williams to Enter Rehab for Drugs and Alcohol

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*Ted Williams, the homeless man whose “golden voice” made him an overnight celebrity when it was posted on YouTube, says he will enter rehab to try and kick his dependency on drugs and alcohol, repors People.com. Williams made the decision during a taping for the “Dr. Phil Show” — two days after the LAPD detained [...]




Video: Ted Williams Speaks on Monday’s Fight with Daughter

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*Uh oh, just like a lot of folks feared, the Ted Williams dream story is starting to turn into a nightmare. Is it too much too soon? His daughter Janey says he drinks a bottle of vodka every night — and he says she hits him. Williams recounted his Monday night arrest by LAPD, claiming [...]




Golden-Voiced Ted Williams, Daughter Detained

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*Ted Williams, the former homeless man known as having a “golden voice,” was detained Monday night with his daughter after police responded to a disturbance at a Los Angeles hotel, according to the Hollywood Reporter and Access Hollywood. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that two people were detained around 9 p.m. PT because of [...]




The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: What God Has For You Is For You

*Even though everyone has an opinion, everyone is not as fortunate as I to have a platform to share their opinions with thousands of others or the writing skills needed to succinctly convey their message. It’s a gift that I’ve honed for many years, but sometimes take for granted. Ted Williams and I probably have [...]




Hey Ted Williams Oprah Wants to OWN You

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*Now the overnight success story of the year, none other than Ted Williams, has got Oprah wanting to throw money at him. Oprah of course just premiered her 24-hour TV channel called OWN and says there’s a spot on it for the once-homeless recovering alcoholic with the golden voice. “I would like to see him [...]




Ted Williams Ready for his Close Up…with Jack Nicholson

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*The homeless man whose golden voice and plea for a job won the hearts of millions in a viral video, is reportedly fielding an offer to appear in an upcoming movie opposite Oscar winner Jack Nicholson. Williams told Entertainment Tonight that along with job opportunities from the Cleveland Cavaliers, NFL Films and Kraft Macaroni and [...]




Video: Ted ‘Golden Voice’ Williams’ Past is Drama Filled

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*The once homeless man gone overnight sensation, hot commodity, Ted Williams, is letting the background checks roll. They have already come up with nine children (2 boys and 7 girls) and numerous grandchildren, and a 17-year marriage ravaged by his crack addiction, a slew of felonies in theft and fraud.  Now he’s in New York City [...]




Video: Golden Voiced Homeless Man Lands MSNBC Gig; Reunites with Mom

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*Ted Williams, now famous as the “golden-voiced homeless man,” has been tapped by MSNBC to voice upcoming commercials for its Lean Forward campaign. The spots will begin airing tonight, when Williams will also appear as a guest on the news channel’s “The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. The one-time radio [...]