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NYC Househusband Simon van Kempen keeps it ‘real’ with debut single

New York City Househusband Simon van Kempen has joined the stanks ranks of Danielle Staub, Kim Zolciak and The Countess by releasing {gasp} his own song. It’s called “I Am Real” and it’s a dark exploration of Simon’s inner demons, that you can dance to! Take a listen if you dare.

PHOTOS Andrew McCarthy at Tribeca opening

If you came of age during the 1980’s the face of Andrew McCarthy is instantly identifiable. His roles in smash hit films including Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie’s, Less Than Zero, and St. Elmo’s Fire are still resonate and associated with an important time in so many people’s lives. I’m glad to report that McCarthy was on hand for the 10th Annual Tribeca Film Festival opening last night looking casual and great. See pics and find out the major opener for the festival that he was on hand to check out.

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Parody Song: Tornado Hamburger Blues

The most recent gone viral video hitting the internet is of Mr. Eric Hubbard who claims to have had his hamburger stolen by a tornado that struck his hometown in Mississippi. We recently posted the video with a partial transcript but now there’s already a parody song called “Tornado Hamburger Blues.” Check it out with lyrics and for goodness sake hold onto your hamburger, drink and fries folks!

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VIDEO Tornado does Hamburglar impersonation

Part of the transcript from the news report video you will be watching:

Hubbard: I was scared. I was fixing to eat a hamburger and it took it! And I don’t even know where it’s at.

Pace: (incredulous) It took the hamburger right out of your hand?

Hubbard: Hamburger, fries and drink. I don’t know where it’s at.

Might as well watch it now because eventually you’re gonna see this one. As a bonus the reporter Meg Pace was kind enough to give us an update!

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Melissa Rycroft adorable ‘Sooner’ photo of baby daughter Ava

Melissa Rycroft is the poster child for reality TV as she was a contestant on The Bachelor, she was featured on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader: Making the Team (she made the team), she competed on Dancing With the Stars, and was a co-host along with Chris Harrison for Bachelor Pad. Well Melissa’s little baby girl Ava Grace Strickland may just well become the poster child for Sooner nation following the super cute Sooner onesie pic she posted to Twitter. Warning, cute baby awwwwwwwness is waiting!

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16 & Pregnant Jennifer Del Rio responds to latest fight with baby-daddy Josh Smith

Next week’s episode of 16 & Pregnant will profile Jennifer Del Rio of Riverview, Florida. The mother of twin boys has already been a headline maker as she was featured in the Season 3 preview hitting baby-daddy Josh Smith who is shown being escorted away by the cops in handcuffs. Well the two were back at it yesterday and YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE JENNIFER’S SIDE OF THE STORY!!!! Read on for the deets as we may be on the verge of having a young lady that will make us forget all about Jenelle and Amber!

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Demi Lovato confesses to being cutter, eating disorders, hitting Alex Welch

Demi Lovato recently posted a thank you video to her fans via her Facebook page but didn’t address any of the specific issues that led her to rehab. All of that has changed now that she’s sat down for her first interview post-rehab with Robin Roberts of 20/20. Read on for some extremely revealing quotes about cutting, eating disorders and the infamous altercation with back-up dancer Alex Welch as well as Lovato’s motivation to publicly discuss her issues.

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Kara DioGuardi memoir tells of molestation, date rape

Former American Idol judge and upcoming head judge for Bravo’s singer-songwriter competition show Platinum Hit, Kara DioGuardi, is releasing a memoir that reveals a chilling childhood recollection of molestation as well as a tough climb in the music business that included a vicious date rape encounter.

Read on for a preview of A Helluva High Note and find out how you can order a copy of what should prove to be a revealing book.

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Conan O’Brien’s Tareq Salahi doppelganger Andres du Bouchet

Take a journey with me on a blogger happenstance and discover how I realized that a random Conan O’Brien writer and part time actor is a dead-ringer for Tareq Salahi of what used to be The Real Housewives of D.C. It involves Playgirl, Conan O’Brien’s birthday and a recent podcast. Welcome to my world!

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PHOTO So this is why Miley Cyrus returned to Twitter?

On the heels of her recent Tyrannah Montana twit-pic pop star Miley Cyrus took it to a whole different level with her latest surprisingly sexy tweet. Can someone say, “Side boob pig-tails dream catcher tattoo reveal?” Check out the full image from Miss Cyrus as her Twitter reinvention moves full steam ahead!

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David Hasselhoff’s girlfriend Hayley Roberts modeling photos

David Hasselhoff always manages to land on his fabulous celebrity feet. Following his 2-episode run on the reality fail The Hasselhoffs he is back on TV as a judge for Britain’s Got Talent. Well Britain, Wales exactly, also has a sexy blonde cosmetic salesperson and part-time model named Hayley Roberts that The Hoff is courting and we’ve got some rare modeling pics including one super sexy SFW edited number where poor Hayley forgot her top. You da’ man Super-David!

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Pia Toscano calls boyfriend rejection reports ‘garbage’

It’s not an uncommon story; lover supports their true one’s passion, true one becomes famous via some random reality vehicle and forgets all about said supportive lover. According to a recent article in the New York Post this was the case for poor Carlos Nunez, the alleged “before the fame” and “before the Mark Ballas” supportive boyfriend of Pia Toscano.

Read on for Pia’s response to all this mess that she fired off at a hater via Twitter.

PHOTOS: Cliff Claven! (John Ratzenberger)

Cheers veteran and one of the most notable voice actors of his generation John Ratzenberger was in the house as he helped celebrate The Creative Coalition & Friends celebrate Broadway show ‘Born Yesterday’ at the Nat Sherman Flagship Store in the NYC yesterday. Read on for some Ratzenbergster info including how his movies have grossed over 3 billion dollars…… BILLION, and how 3bil can land you some serious arm candy!

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PHOTOS 9021-Oh Yeah: Jessica Lowndes goes see-through in London

Our friends from across the big pong are getting geared up for a royal wedding but Jessica Lowndes from a certain privileged American area code managed to divert the pap’s attention with a super sexy see-though lace outfit! Check out photos of the 90210 actress as she melts cameras before heading out to party in London Town.

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Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry addresses Leah and Corey Simms divorce rumors

An inquisitive fan straight up asked Teen Moms Kailyn Lowry and Chelsea Houska if the Leah and Corey Simms divorce rumors are true or not. Chelsea was busy bashing baby-daddy Adam Lind understandably but Kailyn addressed the rumors. Read what she had to tweet about the situation.

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Brad Paisley to appear on William Shatner’s “Space Cowboy” cover

Ageless entertainment veteran William Shatner has announced the track listing and guest appearances for his upcoming covers album Searching For Major Tom. According to Shatner’s official site country music superstar Brad Paisley is slated to sing and play guitar on a cover of The Steve Miller Band’s classic hit “Space Cowboy.” Read on for the full song list and impressive line-up of musical luminaries who will be Shat-scatting soon!

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PHOTOS Hayley Kiyoko rocks pink, amazing heels at Lemonade Mouth premiere

The Disney Channel rolled out the yellow carpet at Stevenson Middle School yesterday in Los Angeles for the premiere of the film Lemonade Mouth. To mark this special occasion one of the stars of the film, actress Hayley Kiyoko, rocked a pink dress for the very first time on a carpet appearance. In addition she popped that pink with a fabulous pair of Giuseppe Zanotti heels. Check out the photos including a close-up of her blingtastic footwear!

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PHOTOS Jill Zarin denies having ‘work done’ after unveiling dramatic new look

That my friends is New York Housewife Jill Zarin’s dramatic new look that was unveiled over the weekend at the TV Land Awards. This daring “new” Zarin has folks wondering if Jill has had work done. Well see what she says, what a professional plastic surgeon says, what Jill tweeted as a response to an article about this very question as well as two side-by side images so you can decide for yourself!

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Website accused of recruiting homeless to sustain beatings on video

Fetish website Shefights.net has had a lawsuit filed against it that alleges the site would pay, and take advantage of, homeless men to endure videotaped beatings at the hands of attractive women with the intent to sell these videos later. Some of these tapes go for as much as $900 a pop (forgive the pun) so I’m guessing there’s a sure fire market for this type of “entertainment.”

Talk about beating a man when he’s down! Read on for the deets and a SFW image of what these men endured.

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PHOTO Teen Mom Jenelle Evans is responsible for another life

Jenelle Evans has got herself an entirely new living thing that she is responsible for nurturing and taking care of. Barbara! Has anyone seen Barbara because we need you!?! Just a little joke there as I’m sure Evans can handle this one. This new little cutie in Evans’ life is a German Shepherd puppy by the name of Cali. See a pic of the pup and read folks vitriolic reactions to the seemingly innocuous news.

Marlee Matlin displays curvaceous figure at GLAAD Awards

Marlee Matlin is currently showing off her skills on Donald Trump’s reality show Celebrity Apprentice. At a recent red carpet appearance at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles the Oscar winning deaf actress spoke volumes in a stunning sequined and cleavage revealing gown.

Check out photos of Matlin as she shined during the 2011 GLAAD Media Awards festivities.

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Rutgers students plea for Bruce Springsteen to counteract Snooki

Some motivated students at Rutgers University in New Jersey are looking to erase the stain of the $32,000 appearance of Jersey Shore reality star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi by petitioning state legend Bruce Springsteen to play on campus. Read their heart-felt mission statement then check out my list of Snooki-inspired Springsteen songs that he could perform if he showed!

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Pia Toscano and Mark Ballas: A lesson in celeb hook ups

Adding more fire to the theory that being shockingly voted off American Idol was the best thing to happen to Pia Toscano we now have news that the singing sensation has went on a celeb date with Dancing With the Stars‘ Mark Ballas! Read on for the complete break down of how this celeb matchmaking happened including the middle-man involvement of a professional wrestler.

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PHOTOS Facts of Life reunion at TV Land Awards

You take the good. You take the bad. You add a couple of decades and there you have The Facts of Life reunion at the 9th Annual TV Land Awards held at the Javits Center in New York City yesterday. Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit the girls from Eastland as many were on hand to receive the Pop Culture Award for the popular 80’s show.

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PHOTOS VIDEO Meet Renee Graziano with VH1’s Mob Wives

Last, but nowhere freakin’ close to being the least in our Mob Wives profilin’ is Renee Graziano. Renee is the daughter of Anthony “The Little Guy” Graziano, the reputed consigliere in the Bonanno crime family and the ex-wife of another mobster Hector Pagan Jr. Imagine Danielle Staub minus a sex tape and any filter at all and you still aren’t close to Miss Graziano!

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PHOTOS VIDEO Meet Carla Facciolo with VH1’s Mob Wives

Next up on our profile posts for VH1’s Mob Wives is Carla Facciolo. Carla grew up in “the life” and attempted to get out when she married stock broker Joey Ferragamo. The only problem is that Joey got himself arrested for a little “boiler room incident!” Read on for all the deets on the Staten Island mother of twins.

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PHOTOS VIDEO Meet Drita D’avanzo with VH1’s Mob Wives

Next up on our profile posts for VH1’s Mob Wives, the show that is a turn at Bravo’s Housewives but with a serious hard-core twist, is Drita D’avanzo. Drita is the wife of Lee D’avanzo, who federal prosecutors allege is the leader of a Bonanno and Colombo crime family farm team and is currently in jail for bank robbery. His 2nd prison stint for that offense! Read on for bio info and more for the Staten Island lady with “connections.”

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PHOTOS VIDEO Meet Karen Gravano with VH1’s Mob Wives

VH1 is ready to launch their answer to Bravo’s popular Housewives franchise but with a seriously hard-core twist. Mob Wives, premiering April 17th, will follow the lives of four Staten Island ladies who all are connected via their husbands or father to the mob!

Were going to profile all four ladies starting with Karen Gravano, the daughter of none other than Sammy “The Bull” Gravano who turned snitch and was partially responsible for bringing down John Gatti and the Gambino crime family!

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VIDEO Rep. Donna Edwards’ The White Stripes House floor poetry slam

So who would you call on to solve this whole government shut down situation? Well if you’re outspoken Congresswoman Donna Edwards from Maryland you go to the old trusty The White Stripes playbook and throw down with a lyrical poetry-slam on the House floor!

Check it out and then read the full lyrics for the song she used, “Effect and Cause,” and watch a great live performance of the tune while you’re at it.

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PHOTOS VIDEOS Javier Colon to compete on The Voice

On April 26th NBC will be premiering the highly anticipated singing competition The Voice. Having signed Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton to be coaches the network is all in and hedging their bets that the show will be a success. We’ve got another confirmed performer courtesy of NBC’s often run promo video. This time we’re featuring Javier Colon, who goes by Javier, from Stratford, CT. Read on for photos, videos, bio, links and more for the good looking man who’s in it to win it.

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PHOTOS VIDEOS Dia Frampton of Meg & Dia to compete on The Voice

On April 26th NBC will be premiering the highly anticipated singing competition The Voice. Having signed Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton to be coaches the network is all in and hedging their bets that the show will be a success. One of the early confirmed competitors is Meg & Dia lead singer Dia Frampton. Read on for photos, bio info, videos, links and more for the Salt Lake City singer looking to become “The Voice.”

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Real Housewives of Miami live reunion recap and fallout

The Real Housewives of Miami may last only one shortened season but with Bravo’s first live Housewives reunion show last night the “ladies” of South Beach went down swinging! There was more juicy yelling, name calling, swearing and bitterness in the first 2 minutes of the reunion show than there was during the entire season. Read on for a full recap and subsequent twitter fallout reactions from the South Beach vixens.

Bonus: Find out who said and who was the target of this bomb, “At least I’m not giving bl0w jobs to 19-year-olds like you do.”

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Ashley Judd’s verbose memoir diss of Snoop Dogg and P Diddy

Ashley Judd has released a very candid memoir that reflects a childhood of neglect and sexual abuse that brought about thoughts of suicide. She also went out of her way to discuss her strong feelings about rappers Snoop Dogg, P Diddy and hip-hop music in general. In an amazingly verbose celebrity diss she links rap music’s role to the root cause of all poverty and suffering in the world! Read on as Ashley J. goes all professor like on D-O-Double-G’s a$$!

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Should Bristol Palin be judged as harshly as MTV’s Teen Moms?

Tax papers obtained by TMZ reveal a seriously large amount of money that Bristol Palin has made to be a spokesperson for the prevention of teen pregnancy. This begs the question; Should Bristol Palin be judged in the same harsh light as the cast members of MTV’s Teen Mom franchise often are for making money off the fact that they had sex and became pregnant as teenagers?

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PHOTOS Miami Housewives make splash at Lea Black gala

Miami Housewives Adriana De Moura, Alexia Echevarria and Marysol Patton made the scene for fellow Housewife Lea Black’s annual gala held in Miami. The event is a major social to-do each year in South Florida and was the crux for much of the drama from season one of The Real Housewives of Miami. Check out photos of the girls looking fab, especially Marysol, discover why Cristy Rice and Larsa Pippen were no shows and how that fact is leading to a show down for tonight’s live reunion show!

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Bruce Springsteen to appear on Oprah Winfrey Network

In a wonderful bit of news Bruce Springsteen and Oprah Winfrey will be coming together via Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network in a recently launched TV series entitled Master Class. Read on for the news that Oprah revealed via her Twitter feed and find out more about OWN’s show that promises to be compelling T.V.

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PHOTOS Emily Maynard and daughter attacked by wild lynx

Rose receiver Emily Maynard and her daughter got the V.I.P. treatment as they took in last night’s Charlotte Bobcat home game. Home game means that Emily is still in North Carolina which is a long ways from Austin, Texas where Bachelor Brad Womack still lives. See the cute photos including the Bobcat mascot Rufus Lynx giving the girls a big ol’ cuddly hug and find out the latest on the couple including Emily’s explanation as to why Brad Womack deleted his short-lived Twitter account.

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Report: Another Jenelle Evans fight caught on video a week before the infamous brawl

I’m not even creative enough to make this sh!t up and no this isn’t an April Fool’s post. According to one of Jenelle Evans’ rommates the Teen Mom 2 cast member was caught on camera, by an MTV crew no less, in a fight just a week before her now infamous brawl! See a photo of Jenelle and the other girl in this alleged fight getting their smoke on back during better days and read on for who the players are in this alleged “other fight” and how a sucker punch may produce yet another Kieffer Delp mug shot!

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PHOTOS Courteney Cox nip slip bikini wardrobe malfunction

Cougar Town’s official hot cougar has been all over the internet lately showing that she still has got one smokin’ hot bikini bod. What appeared to be another day in St. Barts featuring Courteney Cox in a bikini turned into another day in St. Barts featuring Courteney Cox in a bikini that got “malfunctioned” by a big ol’ wave! That’s right, that old good friend from Spring Breaks past Mr. Wave came in with a refreshing sense of humor and gave the world a genuine Cox nip slip! (SFW with NSFWish links)

VIDEO Spring Break 2011 bikini waterfall tub FAIL

Check out this bound to become viral Spring Break clip that comes in at just under one minute and has it all. An extremely hot northern girl, an extremely small beer sponsored bikini, a bikini contest, difficult to tolerate music, a waterfall tub, screaming bare chested men, an indifferent contest host and most importantly an EPIC FAIL! This sexy gal from Boston grinds herself into and right out of the waterfall tub.

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PHOTOS VIDEOS Meet Lawrence “LT” Thompson from Pregnant in Heels

In less than a week Bravo will be premiering a new reality show Pregnant in Heels that will follow maternity guru Rosie Pope as she assists her customers and clients through the process of having a baby. We’ve already profiled Miss Rosie as well as her business assistant Hannah but now it’s time for everyone to meet Lawrence “LT” Thompson. LT is flamboyant, fabulous and exactly what a fashion mogul like The Lady Pope needs; a tell-it-straight GBF fashion assistant!

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Brittany Maggard: Jenelle Evans made money from fight video

Now we’re getting down to what actually happened with the now infamous Jenelle Evans brawl. Pusher Brittany Maggard’s version and Jenelle Evans’ version of the events are certainly different, especially in regards to how much the video sold for! See what each has to say, who is coming out smelling like roses and prepare yourself for Maggard’s bombshell implication that the Teen Mom star was in on it and made money from the fight!

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A look back: Buck Owens and His Buckaroos’ Roll Out the Red Carpet 45 years later

Come along as I look back at the 1966 Buck Owens and His Buckaroos classic album Roll Out the Red Carpet. Buck and his band dominated country music for most of the 60’s and this work from that era that is absent of any charting single is in my opinion the definitive album for the band’s addictive and game changing sound.