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LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Dr. Drew Pinsky is forming his own production company called Dr. Drew Productions. Pinsky, who currently stars on the VH1 reality show, Celebrity Rehab, is partnering with his manager Howard Lapides for this venture.

His productions will be unscripted shows that will feature Pinsky, as well as other talent. The company has already shot a pilot titled Estranged With Dr. Drew in which couples decide if they want to remain together.

Dr. Drew currently hosts the MTV series, Sex ... With Mom and Dad. He became a household name during his years on KROQ's Loveline with Dr. Drew.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Dr. Drew Pinsky is now part of the CNN family after signing a deal to host his own talk show on the HLN network.

The show, which will launch next spring, will air at 10pm. According to a press release, Dr. Drew is described as a “practicing physician who is also board certified in internal and addiction medicine.”

Pinsky also currently hosts Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew on VH1 ... which deals with various addictions. He rose to fame back in the 80's as host of the radio show, Loveline.

LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - The CW Network has just ordered a new daily, half-hour show entitled Dr. Drew's Lifechangers that will air in it's afternoon block starting in the fall.

The show will focus on people dealing with conflicts in their lives, which could include relationship or addiction issues. Pinsky will have a panel of experts ranging from celebrities to people working in the medical field who will try to help the show's guests.

Lifechangers is set to air weekdays in a two-episode block from 3-4 p.m.