Rick Harrison, the star of History Channel’s smash hit Pawn Stars, got engaged over Valentine’s to his girlfriend Deanna Burditt. Find out how “The Spotter” popped a declaration instead of a question and see a photo of the happy couple including his fiancee’s girl’s best friend from over the weekend. In addition, find out how the number 3 plays an interesting role in this upcoming union that reminds us of the Brady Bunch.
While the world lauded the silent film The Artist last night at the Oscars it was the sexiest man alive’s soup-strainer that spoke volumes during Hollywood’s big day. Yes, Bradley Cooper dropped a Tom Selleck on all of us by unveiling a delicious cookie duster as he presented some technical awards alongside Tina Fey. See a couple of up close and personal photos of Cooper’s new snoot drapes and let us know what you think!
Author J.K. Rowling has captured the hearts and minds of readers the world over with her Harry Potter series. The novels and the accompanying smash-hit films based on them made Rowling one of the greatest success stories of the last half-century. While she and hordes of loyal fans will never forget the happenings at Hogwarts, the author has announced that she has officially moved on and will be releasing her “first novel for adults.” Read her statement and find out how her decision to go with a new publishing house could very well indicate what the book’s theme will be about.
One of the safest local news reports you can do for TV is the ol’ soaring gas prices staple. Adrienne Pedersen of Tampa area’s WFLA was on that predictable beat when a driver straight up slammed a taxi right behind her. That sound of screeching and metal on metal will make just about anyone jump from fear or shock but not our girl Adrienne. Watch this eye popping video as the faithful news reporter stays on task in spite of the chaos that happens behind her and catch the seasoned anchor’s clever response from the studio.
The queen-bee of socialites and the fore-bearer of all that is famous for being famous, Paris Hilton, has dropped the official music video for her song “Drunk Text.” Check out Paris as she narrates her way through an evening at the club that features circumstances like:
I’m on the dance floor when I get a text from Adam. I’m too lazy to type so I send a photo I took up a dancers’ skirt
and tell him to come and get it, not realizing what I had just said.
Howard Stern did his job again as he got Maroon 5’s lead singer and The Voice judge Adam Levine to over share during an appearance on his radio show. Actually this TMI-fest also included Adam’s Victoria’s Secret model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna too as they discussed Adam’s co-host Christina Aguilera, how the two met and one other topic of general import. While Adam coaches ’em up pretty well on The Voice as his team claimed victory in season 1, I wouldn’t suggest that anyone go to the kid for birth control advice. Read and hear Adam’s “fail proof system” for not making babies along with what Anne would do if it did fail.
Not surprising: Kanye West’s charitable foundation is called the Kanye West Foundation.
Surprising: In 2010 the Kanye West Foundation spent nearly a half-million dollars but not one dead president found its way to an actual charity.
Charity… You’re doing it wrong!
When celebrity pregnancy rumors start it usually comes from theorized baby bump pics, insider sources or tabloids just conjuring up a story out of thin air. But when actress Drew Barrymore was photographed recently holding what appears to be a sonogram I have to say this one has serious traction!
Men have wondered for years now what the secret was to seducing Jennifer Aniston. Well her boyfriend and co-star of the film Wanderlust, Justin Theroux, may have revealed how he got it done… Break dancing! Catch out the funny clip from Ellen as Justin throws down with what his lady demands and you just know Brangelina couldn’t let this go without a reply.
Generation after generation of young pop female stars find themselves lingering in the huge shadow of Marilyn Monroe. You’d be hard pressed to find a frequent headliner that hasn’t taken their turn at doing a Marilyn inspired shoot. Heck, even attention seeking teen bride Courtney Stodden recently jumped on the train but I have to admit that I did not see this one coming… Mob Wives newest superstar Angela “Big Ang” Raiola has rocked out her own Marilyn Monroe 7 Year Itch shoot for Next Magazine. See a couple of images from the shoot and get a great quote from “Big Ang” on how she’s always had “that thing.”
How hot is New York Knickerbocker Jeremy Lin right now? He’s the only star who could drag Beyonce and Jay-Z away from baby Blue Ivy. That’s pretty freaking awesome but one of the unfortunate side-effects of becoming an explosively famous baller is that you’re gonna be linked to Kim Kardashian. There’s just no way around it, and Lin is no exception while he’s been surprisingly exceptional on the court. See a video as Linderella addresses the rumors that he’s the new baller-beau in Kim K’s life.
You got to give it up to the folks with Glee. When they set their McKinley High scopes on pop culture they usually nail it. If the photo tweeted yesterday by cast member Lea Michele is any indication this will be the case for… (SPOILER ALERT)
If I were to stagger away from my laptop and make my way to the nearest confessional booth I’d have to admit first to the fact that I’ve watched the Swayze vehicle Road House more times than any other film. It is my pick for the greatest bad film ever made and I swear that my remote control breaks when I’m flipping through and Sam Elliott pops up telling me not to eat the big yellow mint in the urinal. For you fellow believers or non converted check out what very well may be the most awesomest less than a minute clip in YouTube history as someone steeped in Dalton zen has condensed every face punch from the film in to one clip of 80’s film glory truth!
Bethenny Frankel has grown an empire by telling it like it is. Her straightforward demeanor hasn’t always set well with everyone but in this vein the reality star got emotional as she revealed to Today that she suffered a miscarriage. See her emotional and candid response about what happened and how it’s made her further appreciate the gift that it is her daughter Bryn. As a bonus she throws out some info about virtual cobwebs growing on her husband’s johnson too. Hey, this is Frankel we’re talking about!
As the pop world is still collectively catching its breath from the news of Whitney Houston’s passing folks are already primed to make money off of Houston memorabilia items. This news has many people wondering, “Is it too soon to be profiting from the death of Whitney Houston?” Find out what’s being sold and the frank statements made by auctioneer Darren Julien in regards to how Houston’s death makes it the right time to sell these “investments.”
A group of concerned elementary school parents wants what happens in Vegas to stay in Vegas and they’re making noise over TLC’s polygamy themed reality show Sister Wives invading their Valentine’s Day dance. Read what got the moms and dads fired up, what the area school board had to say and let us know if you’d want a reality show taping at your young child’s school.
As the legal realities of Teen Mom Amber Portwood recently closed in around her, new details would seem to indicate that her days on the MTV show that made her famous could very well be numbered. Read the specific reported requirements from the court that seem to make taping the show a near impossibility.
Marcela Borges, 2-months-pregnant, was held captive, her husband was bound to a a chair with his face hidden, her autistic five-year-old son was tortured and threatened with Russian roulette, she was beaten, shot, threatened with death, attempted to free her family with a kitchen knife, leaped backwards from a 2nd story window while bound by tape falling just in between two air conditioner units, survived a knife fight with an assailant, managed to flee and heard the click of a pistol as she ran to a neighbor to call police to save her family. Can someone say MOM OF THE YEAR!?! Read on for her story that is nearly beyond description.
Comedy Central’s satirical king Stephen Colbert abruptly halted taping of his show this week leaving many wondering what happened. According to a report it is so that the beacon of truthiness can be with his ailing 91-year-old mother, Lorna Colbert.
While a talking head discussed some financial stuff for a news report a young woman in the background was so engrossed in what she was texting that she took a serious dive over a flight of stairs. This clip was captured by Canadian television CBC in Ontario and proves that the frightening concentration of a woman on her cell knows no national boundaries.
Over the weekend Kim Kardashian and her ex-boyfriend, no not that one, no not the one in the tape, (sigh)…. Reggie Bush were spotted out having lunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel. This little get together flamed some serious, “Are Kim K. and Reggie B. hooking back up rumors.” We all know her ex-husband baller Kris Humphries wasn’t much of a talker and that in general professional athletes get the rap of not being the talkative type so it was refreshing to see what Reggie Bush had to say when he was asked straight up about the possibility of being Mr. Kim K. again.
The Simpsons is an American institution and the show recently celebrated its 500th episode. Only two other TV programs in history reached that milestone, Gunsmoke (635) and Lassie (588). We here at Starcasm say congrats to Homer and his family and the whole town of Springfield for this mind blowing, will never be reached again, accomplishment. As a shout out, here’s a killer graphic of 20 years of Bart’s opening credit chalkboard quotes written in the classroom of Mrs. Krabappel. After a few great laughs, let us know your personal favorite!
A while back I did a quick write up on how Amber Portwood wasn’t evicted from her home that she had already moved her stuff out of and didn’t live in at the time because she was incarcerated. Well… TMZ is citing law enforcement sources that are stating she was eventually evicted and it was due to the fact that Amber was using tax payer money to subsidize her housing cost and she was earning way too much bank to do so. Read on for the latest in the crazy life of Amber Portwood.
Demi Moore’s family has kept things close to the vest since the actress was hospitalized. Her daughter Rumer Willis opened up for the first time about it to a German news outlet while overseas promoting a Thomas Sabo jewelry event. See what Rumer had to say and why it lends credence to the reports that the actress is in rehab.
As difficult as it was I told management that I would take the hit and do this post featuring all five official videos provided by Sports Illustrated of cover girl Kate Upton rolling in the deep in tiny bikinis and talking about stuff. Things you’ll learn about Kate; she’s a goofy dancer, she can probably make her melons clap, bad music must accompany all bikini videos and it’s really fun to watch Upton in not much at all.
This week’s After Show starts with the girls reflecting on what it’s like to look back at the last year of their life. Personally, I think I’d need a bucket and a corner man if I had to watch a video recap of my life each year. That can’t be easy man! Anywho, Leah gets very real and reflective about the whirlwind that was the divorce, Kailyn looks back at her hook-up with Jo and what that meant to her and Jordan, Jenelle discusses rehab and what it was like to see her mom so openly overjoyed to see her return home and Chelsea talks Adam and lets the slightest bit of hope in that she’ll one day get past him.
While for some, Valentine’s Day is this big ol’ bunch of happy love crap for the rest of us it’s time to be left alone with our Little Debbie boxes and Netflix. For those who find themselves pining for love on this annual reminder of loneliness rest easy because Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 70’s stache is here to save you. What power does cupid’s little bow hold over the unstoppable force that is Jean Claude’s righteous facial hair? Go ahead cherub, draw back your tiny bow because Van Stache is ready to grasp that arrow and snap it in half with the forces of all that is kick ass in the world!
Q: Pop Quiz: Which living artist just tied for the most Grammys with Quincy Jones?
Clues:
1. She is only 40.
2. She sings, and plays her chosen instrument very well
3. She’s never had a number one single
Read on for the reveal…
Wendy Williams keeps it real and that usually results in some hilarious and memorable day time TV. On Monday, however, the host got extremely emotional when she addressed the passing of fellow Jersey girl Whitney Houston and the trappings of addiction. See Wendy’s emotional plea for those watching to “call out” those whom they know that suffer from addiction to drugs and alcohol and why she related so much to the late singer.
Young Avalanna Routh has a very rare form of brain cancer called Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors. In an effort to cheer her up during a particularly harsh round of chemotherapy last year friends and family threw her a “wedding” in which she received a t-shirt that read, “The Future Mrs. Bieber.” About a week ago her babysitter and her sister set up a Facebook and Twitter page in hopes of getting the attention of Bieber’s camp with the goal of getting Avalanna to meet her hero. The hard work paid off as Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun took notice and flew the Routh family to New York City for some quality time with the Biebs. See 2 adorable photos, read Justin’s tweets on how inspired he was by the visit and see a local video report.
Last night’s Grammys was a seriously star laden affair with veterans Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and a reunited Beach Boys joining the likes of newcomers Adele and Taylor Swift. With all of these mega-names British band Coldplay got somewhat lost in the shadows and to make matters worse were topped by a commercial that followed their performance. See the great Chipotle ad featuring Willie Nelson singing Coldplay’s song “The Scientist” and find out why the British rockers shouldn’t feel bad about it at all.
Sometimes stories come around that are so life affirming they demand to be posted. Such is the case with the Aulger family from Texas. Diane Aulger was around two weeks away from her expected delivery date when she and her husband, Mark Aulger, made a hard decision that there was no time to wait. You see, Mark Aulger had been told that he only had days to live and he wanted to see and hold his baby girl. Read on for the beautiful story of this family and how 45 minutes can last forever.
As the music community gathered last night for the Grammys and celebrated the life of Whitney Houston more details have emerged on the late singer’s passing. According to sources, Houston’s family has been notified that she did not die of drowning, but rather from what appears to be a toxic mix of prescription pills including Xanax and alcohol.
Anderson Cooper threw down with a little Teen Mom mixer as he invited OMG (Original Mom Gangsta) Farrah Abraham and two stars of the second coming, Teen Mom 2, Kailyn Lowry and Chelsea Houska, to discuss the show that has changed the TV landscape as well as their own personal lives forever. Get the girl’s reactions to some poignant questions from Anderson including him wondering how they would feel if their child ended up in the same young and pregnant situation.
As if we needed further proof that the Kardashian clan will endorse and attempt to make money off of anything… Now we have momma Kris Jenner signed on as the official spokesluber for Zestra, a brand of arousal oils that vows to “help women get in the mood and ready for romance in minutes.” That’s right ladies, if it’s late and you roll over and Bruce Jenner is giving you those hungry eyes you now have a go-to that is backed by the full faith and credit of the Kardashian empire! Read Kris’ full endorsement of the product that keeps her and Bruce’s love life, “feeling amazing” with the Zestra Rush™ so you too can fully understand how to keep “up” with the Kardashians.
Adele is ready to return to total domination Sunday night as she’s slated as the opening performer for the Grammys. In a preview clip for a pre-show appearance to air on 60 Minutes the “Someone Like You” singer let it loose for Anderson Cooper with an a capella version of her biggest hit “Rolling In the Deep.” Just give her the Grammys after this video whammy!
My Strange Addiction is returning Sunday night with the season 3 premiere and from all indication it’s getting stranger than ever. The first episode will focus on 27-year-old Nathaniel and his love affair turned sexual relationship with his 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo named Chase. See a full preview in which he breaks down his car love to his dad and a clip from Anderson in which we’re introduced to Chase’s predecessor Dylan, a toy convertible Corvette.
Arguably the most celebrated celebrity baby since the invention of the internets will soon have its name trademarked by momma and daddy. Yeppers, Blue Ivy Carter™ will soon be the trademark property of Jay-Z and Beyonce so that the struggling couple trying to make ends meet (I Keed… 99 Problems etc…) can later use it for a future line of baby cosmetics, diaper bags, baby strollers and other wonderful must have toddler accessories. Find out why this is common celeb practice and how one very lucky store owner is unaware of the goldmine they’re sitting on!
On Wednesday morning 7-year-old Brittney Baxter was grabbed by an adult male in the toy aisle of the Bremen, Georgia Walmart. Thankfully young Brittney remembered her stranger danger training from school and did what she was taught to do and her actions prevented her abduction. See the scary clip, what Brittney did to get herself out of the dangerous situation, then get the criminal history of the man accused of the crime and a detailed list of tips for children K-5 on what to do in case of a possible abduction.
While the split of Kris “sad boxes” Humphries and Kim Kardashian is taking a turn for the worse stars Katy Perry and Russell Brand are showing how this difficult emotional time can be handled with humility, grace and smiley faces 🙂 Perry and Brand have reached an official settlement in their divorce as is indicated by court documents we obtained. When you sign off with a smiley face and your ex-husband seeks no spousal support even though he had every right to pursue that avenue I think you have a great opportunity to remain friends in the future. How refreshing!
Last night’s penultimate episode of Teen Mom 2 was an hour and a half roller coaster of emotions and learning the hard way via the school of hard knocks. We’ve admittedly got a soft spot for our girls and find ourselves pulling for them to break through the very real problems they face and to better themselves for the future of their children. As the curtain closed and we saw Leah overcome with the reality of her impending divorce, I was reminded of a song called “Spare Parts” and thought I’d share it. It’s a reminder that even in these moments in time where each turn seems like a bad one there’s grace, strength, conviction and love to be found.
Snooki and JWoww are hittin’ the press circuit gearing up for their spin-off show on MTV. The tall and short guidettes have an undeniably entertaining chemistry and they seem to have a bottomless well of reality quote gold. The ladies from down along the shore discussed everything from sexuality, feminism, misconceptions and The Situation’s sexual orientation in a recent interview. In the middle of the fun read Snooki did what Snook-Snook does and dropped a fantabulous quote about her sexual preferences. Read on for a good one from Nicole and find out who JWoww and her gal-palzoni would most like to emulate in regards to their career.
Tomorrow night, TLC’s My 600-lb Life will introduce us all to the amazing story of Donald Shelton from Pasadena, Texas. The network has followed four different people for 7-years through their journey of gastric bypass surgery and the trials and tribulations that follow. See the preview video for the premiere of David’s episode and see a before and after photo of the young man brave enough to share his story on TV.
While the Material Girl sees no problem with her fans saving up all year to drop 300 + for a ticket to her upcoming tour she had absolutely no qualms rocking the Super Bowl halftime for free. Actually, this charitable approach from the performer shouldn’t be a surprise as it’s actually the in vogue thing to do these days. Find out why Madonna felt so charitable and how this trend may be changing in an unexpected way in the near future.
The most hated player in the National Basketball Association, Kris Humphries, has a new strategy in what is becoming an embittered divorce from Kim Kardashian. The man whose sad boxes found no home in the season finale of Kourtney and Kim Take New York While Forgetting About That Kris Dude is setting his sights squarely on the fake fakery that is fake reality TV. Get the deets and watch as we riddle this approach with bullet (point) holes.
Country singing star Kenny Chesney leads the way with 9 ACM Award nominations. Just don’t mention that crap to William Oller Sr. of Singletown, California because he just might shoot you son. Or shoot his son! Read on to find out how Sr. went about shutting Jr. up and why after a few bullets his son ain’t mad about it. Now that’s country!
Embattled Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Taylor Armstrong as well as her young daughter, Kennedy, received death threats from a New Jersey teen via Twitter. Find out why the FBI took this very seriously and how this is an important lesson in protecting yourself and your loved ones when threatened via social media.
Long before the show 16 & Pregnant forever changed the television landscape Jamie Lynn Spears was the fierce target of the tabloid universe for being just that. In a recent interview with Glamour, the now 21-year-old discusses that crazy time and how she’s evolved and matured in the process. Catch up with Jamie and get her thoughts on the Teen Mom phenomenon and learn how more than possibly anyone, she can relate to what the stars from Teen Mom go through.
As if being a self described “wild Alaskan” and a beautiful Bohemian gold hunting gal isn’t enough it turns out that Bering Sea Gold’s Emily Riedel’s first career choice is that of an opera singer! We did some serious profiling of the glorious deckhand from the Clark but felt that her opera career was worthy of its own post. She’s got gold fever but her priorities lie in the higher ranges of that of a classical singer. Check out a graceful and poised Emily performing Bach and Schubert.
House of Carters reality star Leslie Carter, the sister of Backstreet Boys Nick and Aaron Carter, passed away on Tuesday at the too-young age of 25. The grieving family kept information tight on what happened but details are starting to emerge on how she may have died. Read on for the latest.
Consider this a serious heads up to those of you who read starcasm and could possibly be effected by this recent news. Pfizer has recalled a million possibly mispackaged birth control blister packs. Find out which blister packets of the pill are being recalled and what you need to do if this effects you.
It didn’t take long for Snooki to deny the pregnancy rumors that were stirred up by Radar via Star Magazine. As we previously reported they were citing “insider sources” who claimed that she was hiding a secret pregnancy with boyfriend Jionni LaValle. Read what she had to say and how she turned the whole thing into an issue about weight.
We’re getting deep into the 2nd season of Teen Mom 2. Wednesday finds us once again breaking down the After Show and bonus footage from MTV for last night’s episode. For this Wednesday wake-up call we’ve got Jenelle and her total backstabbing court situation with Delp, Leah’s exasperation at Corey’s inability to express himself and where he’s coming from as their marriage crumbles, Chelsea not talking about Adam for the most part which is awesome, and Kailyn trying to explain why she thinks it’s okay for her to have a boyfriend but not all right for Jo to have one of his “groupies.”
Dalisha Adams of Brooklyn, New York is accused of abandoning two of her young children on Sunday. The children were found lost on the streets near their grandmother’s house clutching diapers and bundled up for the currently cold weather. Read on to find out what she’s been charged with and to see a disturbing photo that popped up on her Facebook page while the police were still looking for her.
Actress Kristen Bell sat down with Ellen for a little chat and brought with her one of the funniest celeb freak out videos I can recall. Kristen’s fiance, actor Dax Shepard, for whom I’ll always remember as the Ow My Balls, “go away batin,'” guy from Idiocracy knew that nothing would please his wife more than a little time with a sloth. It was a beautiful and strange 31st birthday gift but poor Dax could not have been prepared with the fetal position, panic attack freak out that was to come.
And we all thought Donald Trump was the king of reality firing! Simon Cowell went down to the basement of his evil lair to get out his chopping axe and dude has been swingin’! Simon “Pink Slip McGee” Cowell has handed walking papers to Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones and now Paula Abdul. Yep. Paula, who was personally recruited by Simon after she was previously asked to leave American Idol, got canned too. Read on for the carnage including the impersonal way Paula found out about the dismissal and the word on who might be filling their shoes.
Looks like Director Martin Scorsese has had enough of all this fame-hoin’ that Jack Russell Uggie has been doing for the film The Artist. In a op-ed for The Los Angeles Times the man who directed this season’s award powerhouse Hugo has called for a write-in for that film’s own four-legged actor, Blackie the Doberman. Read a bit from Scorsese’s funny plea, find out how you can get Blackie nominated for a Golden Collar and then let us know who your favorite dog is in cinema history.
When Gerard Butler replied, “Who’s Brandi Glanville?” when asked about the alleged week-long tryst the reality star claimed to have had with the actor I assumed things would calm down on the Butler did it, Beverly Hills Housewives cast member rumor mill. Twitter-turns out I was wrong. Another cast member is claiming to have slept with Butler and this time there’s a photo to back up the claim. Read on for the reveal on the latest Butler did it, RHOBH “scandal.”
There are celebrity shout outs and then there is the direct endorsement of Sir Anthony Hopkins. There’s been quite a few celeb-gangsta wannabees showing love to the Mob Wives but when an Oscar winner and one of the most respected actors of his generation drops your name that’s a whole other level. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Hopkins was asked what his idea of a good night was and no it had nothing to do with fava beans and a nice chianti but had everything to do with Drita, Renee, Karen, Carla, “Big Ang,” and Ramona.
As tears of makeup darkness trickled down the countenance of Kim Kardashian’s face last night in the season finale of a couple of those K gals take a city show, we have instant news on the Kim K. front. Is this a surprise? Of course not! Come along as we find out about Kim’s desire to start a Bible study group, a stalker at her home who had the cops called on him and then hear some insightful and thoughtful preachifications on the whole Kim and Kris situation from none other than Snoop Dogg.
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