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2011 MTV Video Music Awards adds “Best Video With A Message” category

MTV has announced the 2011 Video Music Awards will feature a brand new category called “Best Video With A Message” highlighting “artists who created music videos that made us think about the world around us.” Keep reading for a complete description of the new award, a list of the nominees, and my curmudgeonly take on it all.

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Bravo’s Andy Cohen concedes Real Housewives of New York is flawed

Read Andy Cohen’s response to the deluge of negative comments from people after the airing of The Real Housewives of New York City Reunion Special, which was an over-the-top finger-waggling scream fest that left few people entertained and a number of fans demanding that the cast be scrapped and the show completely rebooted! (Apparently there is such a thing as too much drama!)

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Jersey Shore’s Mike Sorrentino in a legal “situation” with clothing company Dilligaf

The Situation appears to have himself a bit of a “stitchuation” thanks to a lawsuit filed by clothing and marketing company Dilligaf, USA, Inc. In the lawsuit Dilligaf alleges The Sitch failed to make appearances at events and violated the exclusivity of their contract by signing a deal with another clothing company. Keep reading for all the details from the court documents as well as The Situation’s perfect use of the company’s own name (“DILLIGAF” is an acronym by the way) against them when asked about the lawsuit by reporters!

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Farrah Abraham visits Miami Dolphins football practice

Farrah was down on the field for the Miami Dolphins’ practice Monday night where a number of the players took photos with her. Keep reading for numerous photos of Farrah and her fins as well as her accompanying tweets, including her reply to the question of whether or not she plans on trying out to be a Miami Dolphins cheerleader! (Regardless of what her answer was, of course I had to open up Photoshop and figure out what that might look like.)

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PHOTO Not too skinny LeAnn Rimes visits Nobu restaurant to stay that way

LeAnn Rimes met her husband Eddie Cibrian for dinner at Nobu in Malibu Monday night wearing a tiny pair of leopard print shorts and a black tank top, showing off her controversially thin frame. Check out the photo and “weigh in” on the “too thin or not too thin” debate and read what the full-time Tweeter LeAnn had to say about her fashion choice!

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta are headed to… South Africa?

The peaches of The Real Housewives of Atlanta have reportedly packed their bags and relocated to a new South, namely South Africa! Keep reading to find out how long, who spilled the beans, and who got left behind!

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VIDEO Fantasia Barrino announces she’s pregnant at charity concert in Jacksonville

Singer Fantasia Barrino ended weeks of speculation by announcing that she was pregnant on stage yesterday! The announcement happened while Fantasia was performing during a charity concert being held at the opening of Riverview Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida and was caught on video by a fan in the audience! Keep reading to watch the clip.

Gary Shirley joins Teen Mom 2 stars Leah Messer and Chelsea Houska in L.A.
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PHOTOS Teen Moms Kailyn, Chelsea, Leah and Jenelle in Los Angeles (Part 2)

Teen Momapalooza continues in Los Angeles as Kailyn Lowry, Chelsea Houska, Leah Messer and Jenelle Evans of Teen Mom 2 have convened on The City of Angels to film a Reunion Special with Dr. Drew! Yep, Jenelle Evans in in the house now – as is another surprise Teen Mom star.

(HINT: This star isn’t from Teen Mom 2!)

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PHOTOS Tom Hardy as Bane on set of Batman “The Dark Knight Rises”

Filming continues on Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated Batman sequel The Dark Knight Rises in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where a savvy photographer snapped these images of actor Tom Hardy as super-villain Bane. (Or is that Hannibal Lecter dressed for winter?) Also, there’s a great photo of one of the camouflaged “tumbler” vehicles being used in the film as well!

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PHOTOS Teen Mom 2’s Leah Messer, Chelsea Houska and Kailyn Lowry in Los Angeles

It’s that special time of year again when half of our favorite bunch of young mothers gather together to share stories, party a little, and then cry a lot with Dr. Drew at the Reunion Special. These photos are from the fun-loving blonds of Teen Mom 2 (Leah Messer, Chelsea Houska and Kailyn Lowry) who appear to be having a great time all over the City of Angels!

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PHOTOS What Kim Kardashian shopping for a wedding cake looks like

Kim Kardashian prepares for the America version of the Royal Wedding (scheduled for August 20, in case you hadn’t heard) by shopping for a wedding cake at Hansen’s Cakes on Friday.

So which is sweeter and more stacked – a dozen multi-tiered wedding cakes at a premium bakery in Los Angeles or Kim Kardashian? That IS a lot of cakes, but I think I know my answer.

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Teen Mom’s Ryan Edwards in nude photo texting scandal with Shanley Urbanski

Teen Mom Maci Bookout’s ex, and 2-year-old Bentley’s dad, Ryan Edwards may have a number of undesirable qualities, but being physically unattractive is certainly not one of them. And now it seems the handsome heartbreaker is taking advantage of his recent rise to stardom and good looks to pitch a massive amount of woo, including allegedly sending nude photos of himself to a girl he met on Facebook, and asking her to do naughty things on Skype!

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Kim Zolciak shares photos of her baby Kroy Jagger (KJ)

The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Kim Zolciak may be famous for her smokin’, drankin’, and spirited name-calling confrontations with castmate NeNe Leakes, but let’s not forget she apparently also has some mad parenting skills – as evidenced by her two daughters Brielle, 13, and Ariana, 9. And now Kim’s maternal instincts are getting put to the test once again thanks to her and bootylicious beau Kroy Biermann’s little May 31 bundle of joy, Kroy “KJ” Jagger!

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kim Richards says "You're a slut pig" to Brandi Glanville
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 cast photo – The Richards Sisters Edition

In honor of the amazing sibling reconciliation between Kyle Richards and Kim Richards I have revamped The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 graphic in their honor! (PLUS – I created another one just in case Kyle and Camille Grammer are ever able to kiss and make up. Hey, it’s remotely possible!)

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VIDEOS Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 trailer and preview interviews

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills won’t return for their sophomore season until September 5, but you can catch a sneak peek of what to expect this time around in the official Season 2 trailer! (Is that Kim and Kyle on the same team? Is that Cedric? Is that Brandi Glanville? Is that a Giggy competitor? Aiiyeeeee!!!) Also included is a video interview with the cast members telling us in their own words what is in store, which is mainly “change” and “drama.” Woo hoo!

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PHOTO Deena Cortese moons New Jersey, New Jersey yawns

It’s only eight days until the Jersey Shore Season 4 premiere, but the cast is still hard at work filming Season 5 in their old stomping grounds of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and for Deena Nicole Cortese that means trying to come up with new and creative ways to expose her Badeenadonk. Keep reading to see her latest assposure involving Snooki, a short skirt and a very large inner tube.

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PHOTO Denise Richards visits NYC, catches bad case of Ramona Singer eyes

Model, actress, former Mrs. Charlie Sheen, and recent adopter Denise Richards is making the media rounds in New York City this week and her latest stop was a pop in at the Big Apple CNN studios where she was photographed obviously suffering from a severe case of Ramona eyes! But, this isn’t the first time Denise has suffered from this Ramalady – keep reading to see her bulging orbs on Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen.

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PHOTO Lady Gaga in flowing leopard print after KIIS FM interview with JoJo

Lady Gaga left the KIIS FM studios in Los Angeles earlier today literally looking like an easy, breezy covergirl in a flowing leopard print dress with bright red gloves and heels. The outfit brought me great joy, but for the girl sipping Starbucks in the background – not so much.

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Weston Cage continues meltdown in rehab, keeps posting on Facebook

Weston Cage is back in rehab as his downward spiral of violence and mental instability continues. But, don’t think for a second that a silly thing like rehab could prevent Weston from continuing to share his thoughts on Facebook, including more professions of love for his wife Nikki, his dream of buying a record label with the help of Francis Coppola, and even his plans to pay tribute to the late Amy Winehouse with “metal and dub step remixes!”

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PHOTOS The Bachelor’s Emily Maynard parties with Holly Madison in Las Vegas

Brad Womack? More like Brad WHO?mack as ex Emily Maynard enjoyed a friendly kidnapping and girls’ night out in Las Vegas where she bumped into another attractive blond reality star, Holly Madison! See a photo of the two together and check out their tweets that helped insure that what happened in Vegas didn’t really stay in Vegas.

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PHOTOS VIDEO Farrah Abraham’s rumored boyfriend Mo Salama

Read all about Mohamed “Mo” Salama, a soccer player originally form Omaha, Nebraska who is believed to be the mystery man (and possible boyfriend) photographed with Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham and her daughter Sophia on the beaches of Miami. Includes photos and even video of his soccer prowess at Iowa Western Community College!

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PHOTOS Katy Perry in a Smurfette dress at ‘The Smurfs’ Premiere

The Smurfs movie had its world premiere tonight at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City and singer Katy Perry, who voices Smurfette in the film, brought her character to life on the red blue carpet in a sexy little Smurfette dress bound to make most any man want to Smurf her! (Smurf = ogle on your computer screen) Keep reading for all the Smurfy Perry glory!

UPDATED with a back view of the dress and a photo of Katy’s Smurf nails!

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Real Housewives crossover cruise, hang with Peggy Tanous and Taylor Armstrong on a yacht

In a rare non-Bravo crossover event stars from two different Housewives shows will be appearing together! All you need is $75 and about 4 hours to kill and you can hang out with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong and The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Peggy Tanous during the Fashion Destination Group’s annual Summer Soiree aboard a 148’ yacht.

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PHOTO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham and her new boyfriend on the beach in Miami?

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham was photographed recently in her new home state of Florida frolicking on the beaches of Miami with her daughter Sophia… and an unknown handsome dude! Could it be that Farrah has a new boyfriend?!? It sure appears that way! Keep reading for the picture and catch up on Farrah’s rather impressive list of recent accomplishments.

PHOTO Kim Kardashian leaves her house, looks like a dream, etc…

If you’re like me then you probably ask yourself all the time, “Now why is it everyone cares about Kim Kardashian?” And if you’re like me you’re reminded why pretty much any time you see a photo of her. Get reminded once again as Kim literally looks like the girl of your dreams while leaving her home to attend a party in Beverly Hills earlier today.

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PHOTOS Jenelle Evans arrives for court, has “Teen Mom Brawl” case continued again

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans was back in court today where she and her lawyer, Dustin Sullivan, had the trial from the infamous “Teen Mom Brawl” continued once again. The small bit of good news will probably be overshadowed by reports that Jenelle recently was cited with 4 probation violations and pictures of her appearing to smoke a large amount of pot were published online earlier today. Keep reading for all the updates and photos of Jenelle looking a bit awkward in some seriously elevated high heels.

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16 and Pregnant bad boy Josh Drummonds sentenced for forgery and larceny

MTV’s reality docu-series 16 and Pregnant has had its fair share of bad baby daddies over the course of three seasons, but none were any “badder” than Nikkole Paulun’s borderline psychopathic insignificant other, Joshua Drummonds. The 19-year-old was arrested (again) on May 16 for forging checks he stole from his mother (that sounds about right) and was sentenced yesterday. Keep reading for more info, including my initial impression of Josh just after having seen Nikkole’s episode.

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PHOTOS Twilight Breaking Dawn cast at San Diego Comic-Con 2011

Cast members from the franchise-ending Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 were in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con earlier today where they participated in a press conference and panel discussion. Among those in attendance were the Twilight holy trinity of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner! Keep reading for photos of everyone’s favorite menage a Twilight trio and find out which other cast members were also at the event!

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Teen Mom Jenelle Evans violates probation after failed drug test

According to a July 15, 2011 probation violation report Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans tested positive for THC (found in marijuana), has neglected to attend a mandatory rehab aftercare program, and is behind on court fees. Keep reading for a transcript of the violation report and Jenelle’s next court date.

VIDEO Young Adele performs “Chasing Pavements” unplugged for Billboard in 2008

Watch a rare video clip of Adele singing an acoustic version of her Grammy-Award-winning single “Chasing Pavementa” from 2008. The performance was recorded for Billboard magazine and although all of her vocal talents are there, she seems to lack the wonderfully energizing self-confidence she performs with now.

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Weston Cage continues meltdown, arrested for… attacking himself?

Nicolas Cage’s son Weston Cage has clearly staked his claim to the looniest celebrity crown previously held by such Hollyweird luminaries as Mel Gibson and Charlie Sheen. In his latest act of coo-coo, Weston was arrested for felony domestic violence after reportedly being cut in an altercation with himself. Keep reading for your daily Weston fix and a possible theory as to why he might have unleashed his much-touted fighting skills on himself.

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PHOTOS 16 and Pregnant’s Aubrey Akerill’s weight loss due to thyroid tumors, not drugs

16 and Pregnant star Aubrey Wolters Akerill came under a maelstrom of controversy after MTV aired a “Where Are They Now?” special in which Aubrey was shown partying it up, kissing another girl on a pool table while drunk, and talking about becoming a stripper. She had also lost a lot of weight, which lead many to speculate she has been using drugs. But Aubrey reveals that her recent weight loss is due to multiple thyroid tumors in her neck and she even shared a photo to prove it!

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VIDEO Swamp People’s Troy Landry goes cypress log hunting

When Swamp People‘s Troy Landry isn’t wrestling a 500lb alligator into his boat he spends some of his time trying to round up a different breed of 500lb monsters – cypress logs! Keep reading to let the “King of the Swamp” take you on a narrated swamp tour as he searches for ancient cypress logs left behind by cypress sawmills abandoned ages ago. (Even if you don’t like swamps, alligators or wood, I promise you the clip is worth it just to listen to Troy talk – his Cajun charm puts Paul Prudhomme to shame!)

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Dwight Eubanks not returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta, says show is “buffoonery”

The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s gaytriarch Dwight Eubanks says he will not be returning for the fourth season of the popular reality show, claiming television is “so much buffoonery and craziness” that “I just can’t do it. I refuse to do it.” He also revealed he may have his own reality series soon.

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PHOTOS Audrina Patridge goes topless for Bongo Jeans adverts

Nothing sells jeans like bare breasts! Actually you can pretty much inserts whatever product you like in the place of “jeans” and you’ll do alright, especially if you’ve got “The Hills” of Audrina Patridge working for you! Such is the case with Bongo Jeans, who recently signed the reality star as their spokesmodel and quickly got her down to some fashion essentials: a pair of jeans and some epic black stiletto heels.

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PHOTO Mob Wives Drita D’Avanzo and husband Lee D’Avanzo together

Caving into pressure from television viewers and fans, Mob Wives star Drita D’Avanzo finally released a photo of her husband Lee D’Avanzo! Keep reading to see what could very well be the most dangerous couple in America from happier times – you know, back before Drita found out Lee took their daughter to a beauty salon where he hooked up with a stylist.

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Teen Mom’s Gary Shirley shares videos of daughter Leah driving a car and dancing to Bonnie Tyler

Watch two videos of Gary Shirley and Amber Portwood’s daughter Leah having a blast driving a little hot pink car and then dancing along to Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart!” It will warm your heart to see her so happy amidst all of the stressful things happening with her mom! (Thanks to Gary for sharing these)

VIDEO Casey Anthony reportedly on St. George Island, Florida?

Casey Anthony’s disappearance since she was released from an Orlando, Florida jail on Sunday has left news and media outlets baffled as to her current whereabouts. According to new reports her plane touched down in St. George Island, Florida Tuesday afternoon and she may be staying in a gated community there. Keep reading for the sketchy details and to watch a video report from a local news station!

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PHOTOS David Beckham is 2nd sexiest man alive on a motorcycle

Just when us mortal men thought we couldn’t feel any mortaller, superhuman hunkster David Beckham cranked up the testosterawesome by going for a ride on his F131 Hellcat Combat motorcycle in Malibu, California earlier today. See photos of emasculating duo and find out which male celebrity looks even sexier on his bad ass two-wheeler!

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PHOTOS Top Five ‘Seventeen’ magazine covers featuring stars before they were stars

To help Seventeen magazine celebrate it 65th birthday I’ve compiled a list of my top five Seventeen magazine covers that feature stars before they were stars! I won’t do any name dropping here so as not to spoil anything, but I feel confident that your eyes will widen at least once!

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First official The Hunger Games movie poster released, and it’s animated!

Excitement and anticipation continue to mount as Lionsgate continues production of The Hunger Games film based on the hugely popular series of books by Suzanne Collins. Today the production company released the first official Hunger Games movie poster and although it doesn’t feature any of the cast it does have the added surprise of being animated!

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Teen Mom’s Butch Baltierra hospitalized with pancreatitis

Some more bad news from the Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra camp – in addition to Tyler’s puppy Zues suffering from life-threatening Parvo his dad Butch has been taken to the hospital with pancreatitis. Keep reading for the sketchy details and links to where you can keep up with his status.

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VIDEO Snooki’s car crash in Italy caught on tape plus Jersey Shore Season 4 preview trailer

One of the stories sure to be a major part of Jersey Shore Season 4 is Snooki’s infamous collision with an Italian police vehicle while driving around Florence with Deena Cortese. There were some after-the-fact photos circulated online, and even some that featured Snooki wearing what turned out to be a fake neckbrace the next day, but there wasn’t any photos or footage of the actual accident… until now! Keep reading for the brief but hilarious clip (no one was injured) that is proof people should wear seatbelts and Snooki should not be driving!

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VIDEO Game of Thrones “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lannister” with lyrics

What do you get when you mash up one of the all time great ironic movie theme songs with the best new television series of 2011? You get “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lannister” – a video tribute to the hoighty toighty, incestuous, holier-than-thou, debt-paying Medieval Game of Thrones gangsters from House Lannister set to the beat of “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta” from Mike Judge’s Office Space.

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PHOTOS Lady Gaga goes with black leather and face lace for Howard Stern appearance

See Lady Gaga’s multiple dominatrix-themed outfits she wore for her appearance on The Howard Stern Show earlier today that included some vicious thigh-high black leather boots, a transparent plastic skirt and… face lace? Also, listen to LG’s powerful acoustic performance of “Edge of Glory” from the show!

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PHOTOS Weston Cage shaves his head, rants about it on Facebook, plans to become MMA fighter

Move over tiger blood and Adonis DNA, meet scorpion blood and Kratos DNA! That’s right, the mantle of looniest celebrity has once again been passed and the new holder of the title is yet another son of a celebrity, Nicolas Cage’s death metal gothspring Weston Cage. Keep reading to find out Weston’s verbose reasons for shaving his long, black death metal hair and see photos of his new fleshy skull cap.

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PHOTO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham to star in Charlie’s Angels

Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham is completely gung-ho in her aspirations to pursue success outside of reality television! In addition to her numerous modeling gigs, writing a book, and moving to Florida to finish up her culinary degree so she can someday open a restaurant, this Teen Momtrepreneur is also adding acting to her extensive resume! She tweeted earlier today that she is “going to be in the New Charlie Angels movie!” Keep reading for what we believe is a slight correction to that statement as well as what Farrah would look like alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore! (PLUS – We address the obvious familial connection between Farrah and this classic television franchise.)

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Taylor Armstrong makes it official, files for divorce from Russell Armstrong

Welcome to this week’s cover story for “DUH!” magazine. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong has finally filed for divorce from husband Russell Armstrong. The filing comes after months and months (that’s decades and decades in television viewers’ years) of “trying to make it work” from the couple who went to relationship school and got an F- in Chemistry. Keep reading for Taylor’s official statement.

PHOTO Meet Elin Nordegren’s new boyfriend Jamie Dingman

It’s been more than ten months since Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Woods snuck into a Bay County, Florida courthouse and finalized their divorce after Tiger’s numerous infidelities with numerous assorted mistresses surfaced in the press. Elin move back to her home country of Sweden where she was thought to be living the secluded life of a single mother of two ever since. But, reports are that Elin has been dating Jamie Dingman, son of billionaire Charlie Dingman, for months! Keep reading for a photo of Jamie and get a little background info on this eligible bachelor, who happens to be a successful business man in his own right.

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PHOTOS A very pregnant Jenna Fischer attends ‘A Little Help’ premiere

See pictures of The Office star Jenna Fischer showing off her growing baby bump at the premiere of her new film A Little Help. Also in attendance (and yes we have pictures!) were her fellow The Office cast mates Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nuñez, Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper and Kate Flannery!

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PHOTOS Teen Mom’s Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra chillin’

Man o man – the girls and guys of Teen Mom can’t do anything without someone snappin’ pics! Such was the case this week when Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra were at his cousin Nicholas’ birthday party and the two were photographed hanging out with some buds – Bud Lights to be exact! Keep reading for the not-so-incriminating pics as well as some more good news/bad news from the couple and a surprise appearance by another Teen Mom superstar!

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RHOBH Russell Armstrong moves out, headed for divorce from Taylor Armstrong

Much like their love-tank-challenged Orange County counterparts Vicki and Donn Gunvalson, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong and Russell Armstrong’s efforts to keep their marriage together appears to be failing. Russell has reportedly already moved out of the house and a divorce is imminent. Find out what Russell says is the reason for the split!

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham begins crying while talking about Derek's mother Stormie Clark
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VIDEO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham talks about Stormie Clark, Derek’s mother

We mentioned in our Teen Mom Season 3 preview that a large part of Farrah Abraham’s story line this season would involve her legal battle with Derek Underwood’s mother, Stormie Clark. That certainly seems to be the case after viewing this preview clip from next week’s episode in which Farrah visits her therapist Dina to talk about the stress she was feeling over Stormie Clark’s threats to get a lawyer and seek visitation rights for her granddaughter Sophia.

Complete list of Game of Thrones’ 13 Emmy Award nominations

HBO dominated the field of nominees for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards garnering a whopping total of 104 nominations! Their original miniseries Mildred Pierce and drama series Boardwalk Empire combined for 39 nominations and their original movies Cinema Verite and Too Big to Fail helped add to the total. But what I’m most excited about are the 13 nominations for my favorite new drama series of 2011: Game of Thrones! Keep reading for a full list of the show’s nominations and their competitors in each category, as well as a gnarly new Iron Throne complete with all 13 statuettes the cast and crew will most assuredly walk away with come Emmy night!