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Why is Kim Kardashian so famous? Does she deserve it?

ByAsa Hawks

Kim Kardashian is now officially the most followed celebrity on instagram with 22.3 million followers, and she’s near the top on Twitter as well with well over 26 and a half million. Some attribute her success to the Ray J sex tape, but there are tons of little known celebs with sex tapes who weren’t able to turn that into an international multi-million dollar empire. Others may say it’s because she has a reality show, but Keep Up With the Kardashians doesn’t pull in any better ratings than your average Real Housewives series. So how did Kim Kardashian become so famous?!? And is it something she’s earned?

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Facebook fans interview Gold Rush’s Grandpa John Schnabel

ByAsa Hawks

Tonight’s episode of Gold Rush is dedicated to fan favorite 94-year-old grandpatriarch John Schnabel, and in honor of the event, Discovery managed the seemingly impossible and got Grandpa John on Facebook to answer questions from his millions of fans! The result was just as you would expect — informative, heart-warming, and often hilarious.

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Shahs of Sunset’s Lilly Ghalichi announces split from fiance

ByAsa Hawks

Former Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi’s whirlwind fairy tale romance with Dhar Mann will not have its happy ending. The Persian Barbie and her Ken have called it quits after dating for just less than a year, with Lilly telling fans that Dhar “is a great man, and I wish him the best in life” in a lengthy statement about the split posted yesterday.

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VIDEO Preachers’ Daughters Season 3 trailer is a boozy dramatic Bad Girls Club twerkfest

ByAsa Hawks

Watch the preview trailer for Season 3 of Lifetime’s Preachers’ Daughters with eight new cast members joining Season 2 alum Megan Cassidy on a mission trip to Mexico that turns into a dramatic Bad Girls Club booze-filled twerkfest.

TLC now casting for 90 Day Fiance Season 3

TLC now casting for 90 Day Fiance Season 3

ByAsa Hawks

TLC’s international nuptials reality series 90 Day Fiance is coming back! The network officially announced earlier today that they are casting for 90 Day Fiance Season 3. Keep reading for the full casting call as well as all the other currently open casting calls for other TLC shows like My Strange Addiction, Say Yes to the Dress, and Sex Sent Me To the ER.

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PHOTOS Tamra Judge throws Wild West baby shower for daughter-in-law Sarah and son Ryan

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Judge continues to prepare herself for grandmotherhood as her son Ryan Vieth and daughter-in-law Sarah draw closer to giving birth to their daughter Ava Ryan. Over the weekend the family celebrated the pending new arrival with a Wild West themed baby shower at Cut Fitness that looked Yee Hawesome! Keep reading for tons of photos and Grandma Tamra’s comments!

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AUDIO Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’s Hazel E releases ‘Everything’ single

ByAsa Hawks

Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood star Hazel E is trying to move past all the drama fans of the show saw in Season 1 and focus again on her rapping career. The first fruit of her refocused labors is the brand new single “Everything,” recorded with K-Young. Keep reading to give it a listen and find out which major pop star’s vocals were sampled in the track!

Gun range offers family photos with Santa and guns

ByAsa Hawks

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But firearms are so delightful…

That’s the song they’ll be singin’ at the Sandy Springs Gun Club and Range in Sandy Springs, Georgia as families show up to participate in their “Pictures with Santa” event in which Santa Claus and those posing are encouraged to brandish firearms.

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VIDEO Snooki reveals why Vinny and The Situation weren’t at her wedding

ByAsa Hawks

During her recent appearance on The Wendy Williams Show, Snooki explains why Vinny Guadagnino and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino were the only Jersey Shore co-stars (not counting Angelina Pivarnick) not in attendance at her wedding. Keep reading to watch the 8-minute-plus clip!

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RHOM’s Adriana de Moura to host Divorce Rehab show on Bravo

ByAsa Hawks

While Andy Cohen continues to dodge questions about whether or not Bravo plans to bring The Real Housewives of Miami back (again), show star Adriana de Moura is moving on with her own show, reportedly for Bravo, titled Divorce Rehab. Keep reading for all the details and a photo of the cast!

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GYPSY SISTERS Pregnant Mellie Stanley baby bump photos

ByAsa Hawks

Gypsy Sisters star Mellie Stanley revealed back in June that she was pregnant with her second child, and we thought we would update fans with some recent photos of Mellie showing off her growing baby bump! Keep reading to see the pictures as well as a costume-themed preview clip from the “Gypsy Sisters Naughty or Nice Christmas Special” airing Thursday night.

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VIDEO Honey Boo Boo’s sister Anna on Dr. Phil says Mama June ‘lied about everything’

ByAsa Hawks

Honey Boo Boo’s older sister Anna Cardwell will be appearing on Dr. Phil on Thursday to tell her side of what happened between her and her mother, “Mama June” Shannon, since the scandal broke that Mama June was reportedly once again dating her ex Mark McDaniel, who had just gotten out of prison after being convicted of molesting Anna when she was eight years old. Also, Mama June’s mother Sandra and Anna’s “Uncle Poodle” Lee Thompson also appear.

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VIDEOS Jersey Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola cohosts new ‘Bad Advice’ Youtube series

ByAsa Hawks

This month saw the fifth anniversary of MTV’s breakout reality series Jersey Shore, with most of the cast reuniting to watch Snooki, now a mother of two, get married to Jionni LaValle. Among those in attendance was Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, and seeing her in wedding photos had me asking myself, “What is Sammi Sweetheart up to these days?” The answer appears to be A LOT, including the launch of a new web series titled Bad Advice alongside fellow MTV starlet Lenay Dunn!

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PHOTOS 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show illustrations

ByAsa Hawks

Check out some of the original sketches that inspired some of the finished looks featured in the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! Plus, we do a little reflecting on why fashion illustrations almost always feature female figures that are exaggeratedly tall and thin — exponentially more so than even the famously lithe Victoria’s Secret models themselves!

SPOILER Did 90 Day Fiance’s Chelsea and Yamir get married?

ByAsa Hawks

We continue our research into whether or not the couples on the current season of TLC’s 90 Day Fiance overcome the obstacles posed by international romance and follow through on their wedding plans. The latest installment features Central American pop singer Yamir and fiancee Chelsea (aka the “Nicaraguan Yoko Ono”) from Illinois. **SPOILER ALERT**

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VIDEO Apollo Nida selling USB wristbands from prison

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Apollo Nida isn’t going to let a little thing like eight years behind bars get in the way of business! The prisontrepreneur has launched a website to sell USB wristbands with “It’s Only 4%” printed on them, in reference to the percentage of time working out for an hour a day equates to. Keep reading to find out more and see our suggested modification.

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My Five Wives grandson ‘Baby Huck’ to undergo surgery

ByAsa Hawks

My Five Wives star Calistia Karlie Jessop, daughter of Brady Williams and his first wife Paulie, gave birth to her son Jacob “Huck” Jessop 15 weeks premature on Tuesday, October 28. Since that time, The Williams family has been updating fans on how “Baby Huck” is doing. Today the family asked for “special prayers” after revealing Huck will be having surgery later today for “intestinal issues.”

UPDATE – Mom Karlie gives us a post-surgery update!

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PHOTOS George Clooney on set of Hail, Caesar! looking pretty much how millions of women imagine him anyways

ByAsa Hawks

The Roman Republic never looked sexier! Check out the planet’s favorite Dapper Dan man, George Clooney, as a gladiaterrific Roman on the Los Angeles set of the new Coen Brothers film, Hail, Caesar!

Lifetime’s Big Women: Big Love reality series to star 5 plus-sized ladies looking for love

ByAsa Hawks

Lifetime is kicking off 2015 with a big bang as it will premiere its latest reality show venture, Big Women: Big Love, which “examines the lives of five plus-sized women as they navigate the tricky waters of the turbulent and sometimes harsh dating scene, struggling through bad dates and worse judgements.” Keep reading for photos and bio info on all five cast members!

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Alleged text messages between Adam Lind and Brooke Beaton back up his story

ByAsa Hawks

Screen caps of alleged text conversations between Teen Mom 2 star Adam Lind, his ex Brooke Beaton, friends, and family appear to back up Adam’s account of what happened leading up to his arrest earlier this week and the restraining order later filed against him by Brooke. Keep reading for a synopsis of the conversations as well as details about what actually happened from “a source close to Adam.”

Xanax seller Alysa Bathrick’s cute mug shot photo is the internet’s (and Alysa’s) new favorite thing

ByAsa Hawks

It looks like Jeremy Meeks and Sean Kory have some female competition for the 2014 Sexiest Mug Shot Award as late contender Alysa Bathrick enters the fray with a magazine-cover-worthy booking photo and a whole lot of Twitter sass to go with it.

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Jimmy Fallon welcomes 2nd baby daughter with wife Nancy Juvonen

ByAsa Hawks

Jimmy Fallon shocked fans earlier today when it was revealed he and wife Nancy Juvonen welcomed their second child, a daughter, via surrogacy. “The couple opted to keep their baby joy to themselves until their new daughter made her official debut,” said the proud parents’ rep in a statement. Keep reading for all the baby deets, including the little girls’ name!

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Teresa Giudice sues bankruptcy lawyer for $5 million in malpractice suit

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is backing up her previous claims that she was clueless about the fraudulent withholding of assets in her bankruptcy case that eventually landed her a 15-month prison sentence by filing a $5 million malpractice suit against her bankruptcy lawyer!

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Adam Lind’s ex Brooke Beaton files restraining order

ByAsa Hawks

After Adam Lind was arrested for domestic stalking of his ex, Brooke Beaton, she has taken out a restraining order on him, claiming he violently attacked her and threatened her family, which includes her 7-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. “I am very scared for my safety and for my children’s [safety],” she says. Keep reading for the details, including an update on whether or not Adam is still behind bars.

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PHOTOS Breaking Amish’s Mary Schmucker welcomes grandson

ByAsa Hawks

Everyone’s favorite Amish reality show mom is a grandmother yet again! Breaking Amish‘s Mary Schmucker (mother of Andrew and Abe Schmucker) shared a photo holding her newest grandson on Facebook over the weekend and wrote, “My new Grandson John Wayne Schmucker is 6 pounds 13 ounces 19 inches long.” Keep reading for more info and another picture of lil John Wayne.

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Kathy Griffin officially announced as new Fashion Police host

ByAsa Hawks

E! has officially announced that comedian Kathy Griffin will be replacing her mentor, Joan Rivers, as host of Fashion Police. “I get it! These are some big shoes I’m going to fill,” Kathy said in a press release issued earlier today. “Joan was truly one of a kind. Now I hope you will accept me for me. I’m just Kathy. Did I say I’m just Kathy? I meant I’m Kathy F***ing Griffin and you celebrities better strap yourself in, as I am taking no prisoners. I am not holding back so DAMMIT let’s have some fun!”

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Snooki wedding photos with entire Jersey Shore cast (minus The Situation) (and Vinny)

ByAsa Hawks

The Snooki and Jionni LaValle wedding photos continue to roll in, and the latest batch features all of Snooki’s Jersey Shore cast mates (except Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino), including a group photo with Snooki, JWoww, Sammi, Ronnie, Pauly D, and Deena together!

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More Snooki wedding photos with Jionni, JWoww, Sammi and Deena!

ByAsa Hawks

Earlier today Snooki herself posted the very first photo from her much-anticipated wedding with hubby Jionni LaValle, and now more photos are coming in — including photos of the groom and Snooki’s bridesmaids (and Jersey Shore co-stars) Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, and Deena Cortese!

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Snooki marries Jionni LaValle, shares first wedding photo!

ByAsa Hawks

Today GTL stands for Gowns, Tuxes and Love as former Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi married Jionni LaValle in a Great Gatsby themed ceremony in East Hanover, New Jersey earlier this afternoon. Keep reading to see Snooki in her wedding gown in the first photo from her special day!

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PHOTOS Freddie Prinze Jr. “recovering great” after spinal surgery

ByAsa Hawks

Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. has had a great deal to be thankful for over the holidays as he recovered from successful spinal surgery on November 20. The 38-year-old actor, and husband of Scooby-Doo co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar, has been cheerfully (and humorously) documenting his progress on Twitter, complete with tons of photos.

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PHOTO Honey Boo Boo’s sister Anna Cardwell launches $20,000 FundMe campaign

ByAsa Hawks

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Anna Cardwell has launched a $20,000 FundMe fundraising campaign to help out with expenses for her, her infant daughter, and her husband after TLC canceled the show and her mother Mama June Shannon reportedly spent her trust fund money on a vehicle for her ex Mark McDaniel, who was recently released from prison after being convicted of molesting Anna when she was eight years old.

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Tori Spelling reads with live praying mantis on her eye on True Tori

ByAsa Hawks

The always-jaw-droppingly-amazing True Tori did not disappoint with this week’s episode which featured Tori Spelling reading about praying mantis symbolism while a live praying mantis crawled on her eye as well as Dean McDermott’s thoughts on Tori’s potential “pancake t*tties” should she elect to have her breast implants removed due to health concerns.

First photos of Tila Tequila’s baby daughter Isabella Monroe Nguyen

ByAsa Hawks

It’s been just over a week since former reality star Tila Nguyen gave birth to her first child, daughter Isabella Monroe Nguyen. The social media maven has been unusually quiet as she enjoyed her first days of motherhood, but earlier today she shared the first photos of Isabella as well as an update for fans.

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PHOTOS JWoww and Roger get matching Meilani footprint tattoos

ByAsa Hawks

Former Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley is no stranger to tattoos, but the 28-year-old mom recently got a tattoo in honor of her daughter Meilani that she describes as “my most meaningful one,” adding, “I think it’ll forever be my favorite because it’s of our first born!” The tattoo session was alost a couples bonding event as JWoww’s husband Roger Matthews got a matching tattoo, which features a stencil of Meilani’s footprints from the delivery room the day she was born, on his left side.

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VIDEO Vicki Gunvalson dating Brooks Ayers, says he moved in after cancer diagnosis

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Vicki Gunvalson has announced she is officially dating Brooks Ayers again and that he is currently living with her as he battles the return of his non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. Vicki also reveals that at the time of the interview her daughter Briana did not know about Brooks moving in and that her RHOC co-star Tamra Barney has yet to reach out to her. Keep reading to watch the clip!

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Catelynn Lowell shares 33-week baby bump photo

ByAsa Hawks

It was first revealed waaaaaay back in May that Teen Mom couple Tyler Baltierra and Catelynn Lowell were expecting a second child together, their second after placing their first daughter Carly for adoption in 2009. Mom-to-be Catelynn updated fans with a brand new baby bump photo over the weekend, writing, “Baby girl…almost 33 weeks.”

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Gold Rush’s Parker Schnabel says Grandpa John Schnabel is cancer free

ByAsa Hawks

Gold Rush star Parker Schnabel shares some great news with fans, revealing that his 94-year-old grandpa, and fan favorite gold miner, John Schnabel is cancer free after four years! Keep reading for Parker’s joyful announcement and see a throwback photo of grandpa John as a young man when he was a spitting image of Parker!

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Why did Leah Calvert leave Teen Mom 2?

ByAsa Hawks

Leah Calvert dropped a bombshell Friday when she revealed that she will not be returning for Teen Mom 2 Season 6. The 22-year-old mother of three apologized to fans and to her cast mates, but did not reveal her specific reasons for leaving the popular show. As you might expect, this led to much speculation among fans and media outlets. Find out what other media outlets are reporting and get our take on why Leah decided call it quits.