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Dr. Conrad Murray sentenced to full 4-years for involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson

The sentencing has been issued for Dr. Conrad Murray following his guilty verdict for the involuntary manslaughter of the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. Get the particulars on the sentencing and find out what this will really mean for Murray’s near future.

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Usher’s ex-wife files ‘papers’ for sole custody of children

Usher Raymond’s ex-wife wants her Saks 5th Avenue credit card back. Oh, and sole custody of their kids too.

Tameka Raymond has filed dem papers in Georgia asking that a judge strip the R & B superstar of joint physical custody of their children. Usher and Tameka were married for two years and have two children together, Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond. Read on for the deets and the list of grievances that Tameka is claiming including being cut off from her Saks account, denying her the “special benefits” that card offers.

VIDEO Soldier surprises daughter at school

This is just a clip from all of us here at starcasm as a thank you to our readers following the Thanksgiving holidays. There are some things that don’t tire for me personally and one of them is the ever popular, “soldier surprise” videos. I found this fantastic clip of a father surprising his daughter via WelcomeHomeBlog and it’s sure to bring out a Kleenex or two. We hope you had a great turkey day. Enjoy!

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PHOTOS Who wouldn’t want Jersey Shore on their Christmas tree?

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree how lovely are your guidos…

The Home Shopping Network rolled out the Seaside Heights red carpet for author and Jersey Shore reality star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and it was a tremendous success. The vertically challenged sensei of GTL sold items like they were going out of the style they were never in. As a special holiday treat Snooki and HSN teamed up with Kurt S. Adler to reveal a limited Jersey Shore ornament collection. Check out Snooki, Pauly D and The Situation as limb danglers here!

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VIDEO Miley “Bob Miley” Cyrus brings more birthday weed controversy

Another birthday and another Mary Jane incident for Disney starlet Miley Cyrus.

On Wednesday Miley celebrated her 19th birthday and someone on hand caught a bit of the celebration on video and Miley made what some are perceiving as a self incriminating stoner statement. Check out the video that arrived at 4:20 via the Pineapple Express that was driven by Cheech and Chong and then read her buddy Kelly Osbourne’s defense of her friend.

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Texas judge William Adams, caught on video beating daughter, suspended

When 23-year-old Hillary Adams uploaded a video to YouTube that showed her father beating her with a belt she unleashed a firestorm of anger against the Texas judge. This has resulted in Adams’ suspension from the bench with pay while he is under investigation. Read on for the latest in the saga of Judge William Adams including his battle with his ex-wife for their joint-custody agreement over their other 10-year-old daughter.

Sugarland sued over tragic Indiana State Fair stage collapse

Country music group Sugarland are being sued for negligence by 44 victims of the horrifying stage collapse that happened just before their scheduled show at the Indiana State Fair this year. Read on for the details of the lawsuit and find out specifically why the duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have been listed as defendants.

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VIDEO Robyn is the sister wife Meri always wanted in season finale preview

This Sunday marks the season finale for TLC’s fascinating polygamy themed reality show Sister Wives. In a preview video the always candid first wife Meri Brown reveals some pretty heart felt emotions in regards to Kody’s latest wife and her relationships with Christine and Janelle.

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Report: Jason Trawick ring hunting for Britney Spears

Will the 3rd time be a charm for Britney?

According to a report from Radar Britney Spears’ man Jason Trawick is on the hunt for an engagement ring. A source stated that Brit-Brit’s long time boyfriend has been partaking in some serious bling shopping and plans on dropping some bank very soon.

Read on for the latest in the world of Brit-Brit.

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Ali Fedotowsky’s love bites dust in another Bachelorette fail

I think that ABC’s extremely popular Bachelor / Bachelorette franchises might need to change their theme song to the following:

The latest couple who shared that final rose only to watch the pedals slowly wilt, die and flutter away into the winds of brokenheartedness are Bachelorette Season 6’s Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez. Read on for the official statement and then get some insider information and a summary as to why it just wasn’t in the cards for Ali and Roberto.

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PHOTO Jon Hamm lauds Kristen Wiig as GQ’s sexy Bro of the Year

I usually roll with my natural instincts and the inner me thought Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig was one sexy mofo. Following her recent nod as GQ’s “Bro of the Year” my feelings have been verified by none other than John Hamm. You can’t do better than Don Draper confirming ones thoughts about the sexiness of a lady. See the sweat inducing lingerie pic of Wiig, read a snippet of Hamm’s write-up and see the hilarious “Lady Business” clip from from SNL featuring Kristen.

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Justin Bieber’s DNA has been submitted

I’m a man who believes in the ideology of democracy and in that vein our readers have spoken loud and clear about Bieber Babygate. Whether you’re inclined to believe he’s the father of Mariah Yeater’s son or not there’s been one persistent vibe, one echoed sentiment that has come across loud and clear….

Just take the freakin’ DNA test and settle it one way or another.

Justin Bieber has done just that. Read on for the deets and why this may be a sitch that requires Jack Bauer.

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry’s son Isaac launches clothing line

We all know Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry’s son Isaac is a dapper little diaper dandy so it only seems natural that he would one day get his own clothing line. I just didn’t think that day would come so soon! That’s right, Isaac is now a fashion toddler mogul as momma Kail has announced the launch of the Isaac Elliot Collection via Little Miss Cupcake. See a couple of sharp-dressed-Isaac pics and find out how you can order your very own I.E.C. threads.

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VIDEO Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall DVD commentary is awesomely bad

Commentaries from actors and directors often accompany the DVD release of major Hollywood films. These can frequently provide insights into the processes and work that goes behind creating cinema. And then there is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s commentary for his classic action film Total Recall. Symbolism and extrapolation be damned as the Governator just literally tells you what you’re watching on the screen. It’s kind of like Mystery Science Theater 3000 minus any snark or irony. See this great compilation video of some of the “best of” from Arnold’s literal translations.

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Springsteen chills with Taylor Swift, to tour in 2012 behind new album

Last night Taylor Swift dominated the AMA Awards taking home the big cheese of Artist of the Year among many other trophies but that pales to getting to hang with none other that Bruce Springsteen backstage! Yes, Taylor lived out my fantasy as the Boss serenaded her with “Dancing in the Dark” and then signed the guitar he played and gave it to her. And in even bigger Boss news Springsteen reveals that he and the mighty E Street Band will be touring while backing up a new album.

Florida woman enlists in Marines to finish what her fallen fiance started

Travis Nelson was just 19-years-old when he died serving his country in Afghanistan. The Marine was killed in action during his first tour, in fact he only had been deployed five weeks and now his fiancee Madeline Cates is joining the Marines to, as she says, “Finish it.” See a local news report about Madeline’s choice, read a letter that Travis wrote in case of his death during service and get her mother’s feelings about her difficult decision.

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VIDEO Snooki uses kitty litter as an exfoliant

Ladies and manscapers around the globe have pined for the answer as to how Jersey Shore’s Snooki maintains her quasi-orange sheen about her lovely countenance. We know about the T in GTL but apparently it’s a product made for pussycat poop that really does the trick. See the always funny, “guido or guidette on Conan” clip and then catch the amazing images of Conan and Andy after they use Snooki’s app “Snookify Me.”

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Federal report: Birth rate plummets for young women

A detailed finding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that the birth rates for young women are historically low. Being a site that reports frequently on Teen Mom and 16 & Pregnant and holds firmly to the belief that these shows in no way glorify teen pregnancy these findings make me want to say….. Nanny-nanny-poo-poo! In fairness the correlation between the current recession and this decline is the primary factor cited. There is also one other theory that could be causing this trend; a severe dislike for the Green Bay Packers! Read on for the deets.

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Haters have almost killed Chris Brown’s Twitter account

Way to go you mean, rotten Chris Brown haters. Your campaign against the pop singer’s Twitter account almost won out as Brown has thrown his twit-hands up in the air and said, “I give up.” Read Breezy’s final tweets that explain why he sent his Twitter history to the graveyard of celebrity social media.

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PHOTO Dean McDermott accidentally tweets wife Tori Spelling topless

As if there aren’t enough land mines in a marriage as a husband now there will forever be the, “Don’t pull a Dean McDermott.” Just to think, Donna Martin saved her virginity for this mess!?! Last night Tori’s husband tweeted a photo of his cute little 4-year-old son Liam with the caption, “Dough head JR.” What he somehow missed were his wife’s breasts fully exposed in the background. I guess the fact that this slipped right past him is another statement about marriage but I digress. See the cubicle approved version with one click access to the 9021-oh-no-he-didn’t!

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Nick Cannon tweets about being victim of racial profiling

From all accounts Nick Cannon has a sweet life. He’s married to Mariah Carey (well played sir), he’s the host of America’s Got Talent, and he’s the father of two beautiful twin babies. While all of this is true and Nick would be the first to back that up, he’s still a black man in America and according to his Twitter page that lone fact has caused a lifetime of racial profiling at the hands of cops. Read his tweets that include a troubling encounter with a cop at the tender age of 13.

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Sofia Vergara’s former publicist had the worst idea ever

Sometimes peeps just have horrible ideas and I understand that. It does seem a little disturbing when a bad concept springs forth in the area of which you are supposed to be a professional. This is the case for Modern Family’s brunette bombshell Sofia Vergara’s former publicist. Find out his suggestion that would have involved the reduction of two of the most wonderful things on Earth!

As a bonus you can play the “Sofia Vergara’s former publicist bad idea” game.

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Selena Gomez stalker has criminal charges dismissed

Young starlet Selena Gomez has had a lot on her plate lately. There’s the Bieber Babygate thing with Mariah Yeater and then there’s the whole situation with her alleged stalker Thomas Brodnicki. Find out why the man who stated God told him to kill Selena and whom also has a criminal past of stalking was set free in another case of wacky California justice.

Follow-up video interview with Carter “Coonskin Cap” Johnson, my new favorite person

On Monday I did a report on Carter Johnson from my hometown of Panama City, Florida and how he’s now tied with Antoine Dodson as the greatest eyewitness of all time. It was love at first sight when I saw his recollection of a chase and crash that happened right in front of his eyes but after catching the following interview with local radio station Island 106 he is now officially my favorite person alive. I implore you to take a break and catch out a man full of some true southern wisdom like the fact that the old Daisy Duke is way hotter and that if the guy he saw crash would’ve had a Chevy instead of a Ford he probably would have escaped capture.

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VIDEO It looks like Bieber Babygate still lives

It appears as if Mariah Yeater may extend her 15 minutes of fame to 16 as Chicago paternity lawyer Jeffrey Leving has assigned a new team and is claiming that he is still in negotiations with Bieber’s camp. Read on for the deets of the story that keeps on giving including Yeater’s attorney citing death threats against his client as a motivation for a change in approach.

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VIDEO Moving Teen Mom teddy bear ad for MTV Latin America

I stumbled upon this gem of a commercial that was put together by MTV Latin America for Teen Mom. It really is a wonderful and touching spot as it takes the concept of an innocent teddy bear and transforms it into what should be the responsible decision making of a teen mother. See the moving clip that does a fantastic job of symbolizing the tough decisions the girls of Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 must make every day.

VIDEO Parent mortified by Kids N Teen store selling crotchless thong panties

A mall store in Greely, Colorado has agreed to stop selling crotchless thong panties after a parent video taped the not-much-there undergarments. So what’s the big deal you ask? Well this store just so happens to be called Kids N Teen! No. I’m not kidding sadly. See the local news report, the cell phone video footage of the knickers in question and the store owner’s incredulous explanation as to why they were on the shelves in the first place.

VIDEO Special needs 14-year-old taunted by teachers

In yet another “what is freaking wrong with people” from the world of bullying, we have 14-year-old student Cheyanne who was verbally teased and insulted by the teachers entrusted with her care. See the news report filed by Today and hear some of the disturbing things said to the young student after she hid a recorder to catch them in the act.

Report: Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer impregnated a teenager 31 years his junior

For anyone who is involved in any way with the Jerry Sandusky child molestation controversy they better go ahead and reveal any skeletons in the closet because they’re coming out anyways. Case in point would be his attorney, Joe Amendola, as it is being reported that he impregnated a teenage girl 31 years his junior for whom he helped gain emancipation. Read on for the deets and take it in before the next Sandusky bomb drops.

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Brad Pitt clears up retirement statement, buys Russian tank for kids

When asked by Australian TV Show 60 Minutes actor Brad Pitt stated that he planned on acting for 3 more years. Moans were heard across the globe from despairing lady fans at the thought of Pitt no longer enhancing their local theater screens so he clarified those statements. Read his comments and find out about his kids’ latest play thing, a T-54 Russian tank!

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PHOTOS Kate Gosselin looks radiant down under

Kate Gosselin recently announced that she was taking on a full time job as a coupon blogger but shortly thereafter took a trip down under to celebrate Steve Irwin day at the Australia Zoo. If Kate’s been under extreme pressure lately following the dismissal of her spin-off show Kate Plus 8 she’s not showing it because I have to admit the mother of, well 8 of course, looked fantastic. Check out Kate G. down under and then see a side-by-side-by-side image that illustrates her style growth.

VIDEOS Teens are using “butt chugging” and vodka tampons to get drunk

I feel inadequate, unoriginal, and old when I look back now at my glory days of doing keg stands in the back yard. For each generation it seems that teenagers manage to go next-level in creative means to consume alcohol. According to the following report today’s teens are just bypassing the stomach and going straight for the gusto. How are they doing this? The answer my friends is via vodka tampons and butt chugging according to KPHO out of Phoenix.

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VIDEOS Coonskin cap Carter Johnson tied for greatest eyewitness ever

After watching Antoine Dodson excitedly explain to peeps that they better hide their kids and wife because there was a rapist on the loose I thought to myself, “Never will thine eyes see such an amazing eyewitness again.” That’s right I went all Biblical “thine” with my quote because the following clip of Floridian, yes this is Florida, Carter Johnson and his coonskin cap explaining what happened during a high speed chase changed my life. I have seen the southern truth and it is awash in Dukes of Hazzard and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and has thusly equaled the greatness that will always be Dodson.

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Kat Von D thanks Jesse James for his alleged 19 mistresses

Once again Kat Von D is unleashing some blasters on ex-boyfriend Jesse James. The man forever attached to her armpit was the target of a recent Facebook open letter in which the tattoo artist extraordinaire thanked him for having cheated on her with an an alleged 19 different women. Read a pot calling a kettle black and then think it all over with some old school Cher!

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Beverly Hills Housewife Dana Wilkey, fiance John Flynn sued for alleged fraud

If you’re gonna be a Beverly Hills Housewife, get yourself a great PR person and an even better lawyer! Dana Wilkey and her fiancé John Flynn are being sued for allegedly defrauding an investor out of 53,000 buckaroos. Read on for details and to get Flynn’s response.

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MUG SHOTS Women cut man over 300 times in bloody, sexual satanic ritual

An unnamed 18-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona put himself on a bus and rode all the way to Wisconsin to meet with Rebecca Chandler (22) of Milwaukee. He met her online and what happened to him at first seemed like an okay deal until things went way wrong. Wrong as in 300 wounds, bloody satanic ritual wrong. Read on for the bloody details and see the two cringe worthy mug shots of the alleged cutters.

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16 & Pregnant’s Ebony Jackson-Rendon giving rehab another try

Ebony Jackson-Rendon of 16 & Pregnant fame is giving rehab another go following her arrest after her home was found covered in human and dog feces. Find out who the reliable source is with this information and why today is supposed to be a very important one for her and her husband Josh.

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Ashton Kutcher on self-imposed Twitter restriction following Paterno gaffe

Ashton Kutcher has learned a valuable lesson. Don’t tweet off your disgust about something until you’ve got the facts. Especially when it involves child molestation charges and you’ve got yourself over 8,000,000 followers. Find out how an uninformed tweet about ousted coach Joe Paterno has led to a self-imposed Twitter ban for A-Kutch.

PHOTO Kate Winslet’s wax likeness is eerily great

When Leonardo DiCaprio’s character from Titanic, Jack, drew his beloved Rose, portrayed by actress Kate Winslet, he did a pretty good job of recreating her. His reward has some backseat nookie on a sinking ship. Well if that’s the case I’m not sure what Kate will have to give the folks with Madame Tussauds because her wax likeness is uncanny. Check out a side-by-side featuring the same ensemble and decide for yourself if they did a great job.

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PHOTOS American Hoggers’ horsewoman Leah Penick

When the show American Hoggers first came across my radar I was immediately drawn to Krystal Campbell and for good reason, but now that I’ve been watching my eyes turn more and more to family friend Leah Penick. See some great photos of the accomplished horsewoman and find out why she’s so helpful to the Campbells when the terrain gets rough.

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MUG SHOT Face melted meth maker busted making meth again

I wonder what Breaking Bad’s methamphetamine producing perfectionist Walter White would think of Heather Raybon from Milton, Florida? In 2004 Heather had her face darn near melted off during a meth lab explosion but she was back at it cooking again and police busted her at her mobile home while searching for a different fugitive.

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Joe Paterno announces retirement amid molestation scandal

Joe Paterno is the winningest coach in top level college football history but his legacy will now forever be tarnished by the molestation scandal that has rocked Penn State University. Read his official statement and let us know if you believe he failed what police called a, “moral obligation,” to inform them of what he knew about long time assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.

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VIDEO Mariah Carey drops 70lbs, reveals post baby body

The greatest selling female artist in music history, Mariah Carey, made a big splash via the The Rosie Show displaying an impressive post twin-baby body. She sat down with Rosie and revealed that she has dropped an amazing 70lbs after being just 6 months out from having given birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe. See her smokin’ hot Jenny Craig commercial and read her comments about why it’s more about health than, “Hey, look at me.”

PHOTO You can play with Katherine Heigl’s Cabbage Patch

Ever since I caught Katherine Heigl in the hilarious film Knocked Up I’ve thought to myself, “What I wouldn’t give to spend some alone time with Katherine Heigl’s cabbage patch, kid.” Well dreams do come true even if they aren’t exactly the way you intended. See the doll of an actress and producer as a doll as she shares her likeness for a great charity.

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Teen Mom Amber Portwood can totally relate to Kim Kardashian

While seemingly the whole interwebs is hating on Kim Kardashian in light of her recent divorce filing from baller Kris Humphries at least one celeb can relate. Teen Mom Amber Portwood sees similarities between what herself and baby-daddy Gary “It’s Gary Time” Shirley have struggled with and the probably failed relationship between Kim and Kris. Read Amber’s comments and then make the all important decision of who you’d roll with, Shirley or Humphries!

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Dourtney destroys Dr. Drew’s dream with implant free breasts

Dourtney made their way to Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers to prove once and for all that Courtney Stodden has not had breast implants. See the clip where things got weird during an exam leaving Dr. Drew to falsely proclaim that she did indeed have an implant. In addition find out why no implants does not mean that she hasn’t had her breasts augmented.

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VIDEO Octomom beats Long Island Lolita in celebrity boxing ring

This is like the incredible Mickey Rourke film The Wrestler minus any hope of redemption or greater purpose. Two Double-D-listers Nadya “Octomom” Suleman and Amy “Long Island Lolita” Fisher went toe-to-toe and preposterously over-sized big-glove-to-big-glove in a “celebrity” boxing match last night. See clips and a photo from the “fight.”

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VIDEO Women collapse in court after being sentenced to life for murder of 3-year-old

Erica Mae Butts and Shanita Latrice Cunningham both 25 from Summerville, South Carolina, were sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of beating three-year-old Serenity Richardson to death. What followed was a courtroom calamity as both women collapsed and had to be wheeled out by court officials.

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Attention Mariah Yeater, Justin Bieber’s DNA and his lawyers are coming!

The saga of Mariah Yeater and her paternity claim against Justin Bieber kept chugging along this weekend as TMZ is reporting that the Biebs will submit his DNA for a paternity test. According to sources, the lawyers representing Bieber are now going to address this situation head on. They are not only going to submit DNA testing but plan on suing Yeater to make an example out of her. The young star is over in Europe right now and plans on submitting his proof as soon as he returns in a couple of weeks. Read the response from Yeater’s attorneys and my reaction to why I think it’s a good move for J.B. and B-A-D news for Yeater.

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Leah Messer hits The Big Apple with new look

I had to do a double take for round 2 of, “The Stars of Teen Mom 2 Invade New York City” picture posts. Leah Messer had hinted at a new look with a couple of recently tweeted photos with her new man Jeremy Calvert but I didn’t appreciate just how new! Check out Leah dressed for the cold weather hanging out street side in the NYC.

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MUG SHOT Mariah Yeater of Justin Bieber paternity claim infamy

Bieber baby night continues… A mug shot has surfaced of Mariah Yeater, the young woman at the center of the Biebs’ paternity controversy. No, the Bieber Army didn’t get vigilante justice as this gem stems from a 2010 incident involving Mariah’s ex-boyfriend. Why was she arrested you ask? Because this dude denied that her baby was his too and she got mad. Maury Povich we need you!

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Report: Selena Gomez leaves Justin Bieber following baby scandal

Is Jelena on the rocks? An inside source close to Selena Gomez has stated that she has broken up with her pop star boyfriend Justin Bieber in the wake of the baby scandal involving Mariah Yeater. Read on for what this “insider” had to say and the latest reports that seem to further discredit Yeater’s paternity claims.

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PHOTOS New Boy Scout ad campaign depicts boys with beards

Hipsters and lazy bloggers beware, the realm of full grown Amish style beards are no longer your sole property! In a print ad campaign masterminded by creative group Ogilvy & Mather we are shown four sparkling young boys looking off valiantly into the frontier with graphically imposed beards on their countenances. It’s as if these images are saying, “Yonder I see truth and adventure so why do I look like a prepubescent Zach Galifianakis!?!” Check ’em out here and “Be One With the Wild!”

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VIDEO Justin Bieber addresses Mariah Yeater pregnancy accusations on The Today Show

Though it was hard to make out through the screams of the Bieber Army, Justin Bieber went on the offensive via Today and flat out denied allegations that he impregnated Mariah Yeater. If you’ve missed the whole story, Yeater has filed papers claiming that Justin knocked her up backstage during a performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. See the clip and read a transcript of Justin’s statement.