PHOTOS “World’s Worst Tattoo” is redeemed… See what it looks like now!
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PHOTOS “World’s Worst Tattoo” is redeemed… See what it looks like now!

Chad Stahl’s was absolutely devastated when Mindy, the mother of his three children, was killed in a fire three months after they were married. Seeking a way to permanently keep her by his side, Stahl decided to memorialize her with a tattoo depiction. Sadly, the tattoo artist managed to completely butcher the image. Since then, it has gone one to Internet notoriety as “The World’s Worst Tattoo.”

Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia arrested for smuggling heroin in her heels
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Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia arrested for smuggling heroin in her heels

Reality shows notoriously feature troubled participants looking for 15 minutes in the spotlight. Although there is no shortage stars with port-show issues, few falls from fame have been as swift and as severe as that of 2009 Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia. The 22-year-old added to her rap sheet this week when she was arrested for attempting to smuggle 2.9 lbs. of heroin to New York by concealing baggies in her platform heels.

The Swan set to return to TV, but faces criticism from past contestants
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The Swan set to return to TV, but faces criticism from past contestants

The controversial reality show The Swan is set to return to the airwaves this summer with a special celebrity reboot. Just as with the original two seasons in 2004, it is receiving a lot of criticism — and, this time, former contestants are among those denouncing the show.

Rob Kardashian gained 40 pounds during and after relationship with Rita Ora
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Rob Kardashian gained 40 pounds during and after relationship with Rita Ora

His sister Kim may be the pregnant one, but Rob Kardashian is the one rapidly gaining weight. Rob confessed on the latest episode of Kourtney and Kim Take Miami that he has gained 40 pounds during his year-long relationship with Rita Ora, which ended in December 2012.

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LeAnn Rimes is suing her dentist for “emotional and psychiatric injuries”

This just doesn’t seem to be LeAnn Rimes’ year. First, Brandi Glanville released an explosive tell-all book about Rimes’ affair with Glanville’s then-husband Eddie Cibrian. Now that those shock waves are dying down, Rimes is making news again by filing a lawsuit against her dentist, accusing him of damaging her career with poor dental work.

Top 10 least sexy celebrities, according to men
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Top 10 least sexy celebrities, according to men

She may be the star of the The Twilight Saga, but Kristen Stewart apparently fails to win the lust of men. According to a poll conducted by MenKind in Great Britain, Stewart tops this year’s list of the 10 least sexy celebrities.

Read on to find out who else made the list!

Blueberry Muffin 72 grams = 200 Calories
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What does 200 calories look like?

Would you rather have a spoonful of peanut butter or a bucket full of celery? If that just sound like the world’s worst “would you rather” question, it’s time to think again. Both snacks weigh in at 200 calories, so it’s up just a matter of how far your want those calories to stretch: a long way (such as with celery) or a short way (such as with peanut butter).

That point is really being driven home thanks to a new photo series from wiseGEEKS, “What Does 200 Calories Looks Like?”

Boy George gets his boyish figure back thanks to dramatic weight loss
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Boy George gets his boyish figure back thanks to dramatic weight loss

When Boy George attended the What’s on Stage Awards last weekend, people immediately began talking about his newly trim figure. After steadily gaining weight in recent years, the famed Culture Club singer recently commited himself to a healthy diet — and lost a whopping 50 pounds as a result!

If you’re a Millennial, chances are you’re stressed right now
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If you’re a Millennial, chances are you’re stressed right now

Any way you look at it, life is stressful for most 18- to 33-year-olds. From gaining financial independence to finding a career path to settling into a serious relationship, there are a lot of stressors affecting young adults. According to a new survey, these anxieties are adding up to make Millennials the most stressed generational group alive.

Why Amanda Bynes’ 100-lbs. goal weight is deeply concerning
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Why Amanda Bynes’ 100-lbs. goal weight is deeply concerning

When the folks at Us Weekly invited Amanda Bynes to reveal “25 things you didn’t know about me,” they must have known they were hitting a jackpot. The former child-star/retired actress, who has been acting very erratically during the past year, confessed a number of strange facts about herself. The most disturbing admission came when she claimed, “I lost 4 lbs. since I moved (to New York City). I’m 121 lbs — my goal is 100 lbs.”

Alyson Hannigan granted restraining order against online stalker
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Alyson Hannigan granted restraining order against online stalker

A judge granted actress Alyson Hannigan a temporary restraining order against a New Hampshire man who Hannigan claims has threatened her and her family. The order requires John Hobbs, 43, to stay at least 100 yards away from Hannigan and her family. Hobbs is also banned from commenting about the How I Met Your Mother star online.

Supermodel Cara Delevingne gets a midnight meal at McDonald’s during New York Fashion Week
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Supermodel Cara Delevingne gets a midnight meal at McDonald’s during New York Fashion Week

You wouldn’t know it from looking at her new UK Vogue spread, but Cara Delevingne has a weakness for McDonald’s hamburgers. She even admitted to eating one the day before her Victoria’s Secret debut.

BREAKING Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius charged with murder
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BREAKING Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

Oscar Pistorius, the first double amputee to participate in the Olympic Games, was charged with murder after his girlfriend was fatally shot in his South African home on Thursday. He will appear in court on Friday where police officials say they plan to oppose Pistorius’ anticipated application for bail.

PHOTOS Gabby Giffords is radiant in Vogue, encourages gun control
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PHOTOS Gabby Giffords is radiant in Vogue, encourages gun control

It has been little more than two years since former Rep. Gabby Giffords suffered a critical head wound in a mass shooting at an Arizona supermarket. In the time since then, Giffords’ has been an absolute inspiration to millions of people facing adversity. Her relationship with her devoted husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, has also demonstrated what true love looks like. Now, a set of photos in the March edition of Vogue gives a sense of just how deep their connection is.

Julia Pastrana, “The World’s Ugliest Woman,” returned home 153 years after her death
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Julia Pastrana, “The World’s Ugliest Woman,” returned home 153 years after her death

More than 150 years after dying from complications of childbirth, the body of Julia Pastrana is back in her native Mexico. Pastrana died in Europe, where she was exploited in traveling shows that deemed her the “Ape Woman.”

Steve Martin is a first-time dad at age 67
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Steve Martin is a first-time dad at age 67

Apparently congratulations have been in order for Steve Martin and his wife Anne Stringfield for a while: The couple welcomed their first child last December! Martin and Stringfield haven’t made any public announcements, but they have been seen around their Los Angeles neighborhood with the baby. Friends confirm the couple is absolutely thrilled by the new addition.

30-year-old mother died because of her extreme Coca-Cola addiction
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30-year-old mother died because of her extreme Coca-Cola addiction

Natasha Harris, a young mother of eight children, died of cardiac arrest in her New Zealand home nearly three years ago. An inquest has now determined that Harris’ death was directly connected to her habit of drinking up to 18 pints of Coca-Cola per day.

Find out how much Coke Harris would drink on a daily basis after the jump…

Desperate conditions on stranded Carnival Triumph as food runs low and sewage backs up

Desperate conditions on stranded Carnival Triumph as food runs low and sewage backs up

For passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph, what started as a relaxing vacation has quickly devolved into an ocean-locked nightmare on the third day of their four-day cruise. After a fire on Sunday in the engine room that cut off power, the massive cruise ship has been stranded in the Gulf of Mexico. According to limited passenger reports, conditions are worsening by the hour.

After Destiny Odom tweets about depression, stepmom Khloe Kardashian-Odom vows to help
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After Destiny Odom tweets about depression, stepmom Khloe Kardashian-Odom vows to help

Destiny Odom’s family is in the reality TV business, which thrives on sharing personal confessions. But, in late January, the teenager broadcast some thoughts on Twitter that were particularly concerning.

Couple addicted to coffee enemas on My Strange Addiction
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Couple addicted to coffee enemas on My Strange Addiction

Like many people around the world, Mike and Trina enjoy coffee on a daily basis. It’s just their method of intaking the caffeinated beverage that’s raising some eyebrows. That’s because Mike and Trina don’t sip on the beverage — they get their fix with a coffee enema. Mike and Trina’s habit, which involves inserting the liquid directly into their rectums, will be featured on the season premiere of My Strange Addiction this Wednesday.

PHOTOS The Disney-themed wedding to end all Disney-themed weddings
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PHOTOS The Disney-themed wedding to end all Disney-themed weddings

Jamie and Christopher Chandler sure aren’t the first to dream of a Disney-themed wedding. The famous studio even has a whole event marketing group devoted to weddings. But, very few couples take it as far as the Chandlers did during their picture-perfect, Disney nuptials in 2011.

SiliCon Valley: How one young woman Photoshopped her way to the top
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SiliCon Valley: How one young woman Photoshopped her way to the top

Apparently, being a Photoshop wiz can land you in the upper echelons of Silicon Valley — just not by following the path you might imagine. That was the case with Shirley Hornstein, who climbed her way onto a top-40 list of the most influential women investing in technology in Silicon Valley, by doing little more than dropping names and digitally altering photos.

Adopted woman finds birth parents through Facebook — then helps another woman find family
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Adopted woman finds birth parents through Facebook — then helps another woman find family

On Jan. 27, Jenessa Simons, a 21-year-old Utah woman who was adopted more than two decades ago, posted a picture to Facebook asking for help in finding her birth parents. Two days and 124,000 shares later, an old classmate of Simons’ birth mother saw the post and put the two women in touch.

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PHOTOS Allergic reaction to hair dye causes boy’s head to swell to twice its size

The saying goes that a picture is worth 1,000 words. But these images of an anonymous teenager’s head swelling as the result of an allergic reaction to hair dye are rendering me speechless. Since the collection of photos were posted to Reddit two days ago, they’ve gone viral — which likely means that hundreds of thousands of viewers are asking a single question: How could this happen?

MUG SHOT James Cromwell arrested protesting animal cruelty at the University of Wisconsin in Madison
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MUG SHOT James Cromwell arrested protesting animal cruelty at the University of Wisconsin in Madison

Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell was arrested today while protesting deadly brain experiments on cats at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The animal-rights activist allegedly inturrupted a university board meeting, held up graphic photos depicting the scientific decapitation of a cat named Double Trouble and yelled, “Shame on UW for mutilating and killing cats!”

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Is it acceptable to put a seven-year-old on a diet?

Here is the dilemma with putting a young girl or boy on a diet: If a child is told her body is “wrong” from such a young age and is forced to change her behaviors, will she be set up for a lifetime of insecurity and disordered eating? Or, if you don’t encourage her to eat healthier and become more active, is she destined to the health problems that coincide with obesity?

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Study shows more people are taking Facebook vacations

For the longest time, every story about Facebook seemed to be along the lines of “It’s Taking Over the World.” Then the craziest thing happened: People stopped caring as much about what “friends” were eating, wearing or ranting about. Now, according to a study from the Pew Research Center, more than 60 percent of adult Facebook users have decided to log-off for an extended period of time.

Details emerge about Lady Gaga’s concert rider, requires mannequin with pink pubic hair
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Details emerge about Lady Gaga’s concert rider, requires mannequin with pink pubic hair

Hundres of thousands of Lady Gaga fans enjoyed her Monster Ball Tour between 2009 and 2011. The same likely can’t be said for the performance organizers. Based the recently released concert rider, which is a a list of demands from a musician to a venue, Gaga comes across as a certified diva.

VIDEO Jessica Simpson says she didn’t make healthy decisions during her first pregnancy
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VIDEO Jessica Simpson says she didn’t make healthy decisions during her first pregnancy

Following the birth of her daughter Maxwell Drew last May, Jessica Simpson dived straight into Weight Watchers. Within four months, she lost more than 50 pounds and was on track to reach her body goals. Then, in what Simpson called “kind of like a one-night-stand,” she got pregnant again. But, this time, she is commited to having a healthier pregnancy.

VIDEO Dina Lohan’s writing a book, wants daughter Lindsay (who’s now living with her) to have some babies
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VIDEO Dina Lohan’s writing a book, wants daughter Lindsay (who’s now living with her) to have some babies

In recent years, Lindsay Lohan’s name has become more synonymous with “troubled” than “talented.” Her mom, Dina Lohan, has stood by her through it all — in spite of some rumors and criticism directed her way. Now that Lindsay has moved back home, Dina is imagining a more traditional future with her daughter.

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Gypsy Sisters suggest using motor oil to tan, household bleach to whiten teeth

Before the February 10 premiere of Gypsy Sisters, let it be known that advice from the ladies should be taken with a grain of salt. Case in point: During the season premiere, Kayla recommends slathering on motor oil for an extra deep sun tan. So, is using motor oil as tanning lotion really a good idea? (I don’t think we need to ask that question about using actual bleach to whiten your teeth.)

REPORT Mackenzie Douthit had a late-term miscarriage before 16 & Pregnant
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REPORT Mackenzie Douthit had a late-term miscarriage before 16 & Pregnant

The fourth season of 16 and Pregnant featured Mackenzie Douthit, a cheerleader from rural Oklahoma, as she carried, delivered and began raising her son, Gannon. What the show didn’t mention was that the pregnancy was actually Douthit’s second. Tragically, she had a late-term miscarriage just before getting pregnant with Gannon.

Was this cheerleader cut from the Super Bowl squad because she gained weight?
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Was this cheerleader cut from the Super Bowl squad because she gained weight?

For five years, Courtney Lenz cheered on the Baltimore Ravens. However, she will soon miss out on what should be the most exciting event of her cheerleading career, the Super Bowl. The reason the veteran is left out? According to an online petition, Lenz is in trouble for choosing to retire and for gaining two pounds during the season.

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Nicole Kidman owns up to Botox

Even though she once said, “‘I am completely natural. I have nothing in my face or anything,” Nicole Kidman finally admitted to using Botox. This isn’t exactly the shock of the century, considering the 45-year-old actress’ face is line-free. Still, it’s refreshing to hear a celebrity own up to some doctor-assisted enhancements. She now joins the relatively short list of stars who’ve publicly discussed Botox use.

Even Sofia Vergara had body confidence issues
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Even Sofia Vergara had body confidence issues

Sofia Vergara is one funny woman who absolutely kills it on Modern Family. But, let’s be honest, the first thing that most people notice about her isn’t her bubbly personality. Rather than let there be an elephant (or two) in the room, Vergara doesn’t shy away from talking about her biggest assets.

Tim McGraw on getting sober and refocusing his life
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Tim McGraw on getting sober and refocusing his life

For his 2003 hit “Real Good Men,” Tim McGraw crooned “I may drink too much and play too loud.” But now it sounds like the country music superstar has changed his tune. In an interview for the upcoming issue of People Magazine, McGraw talked about his decision to put away the whiskey bottle for good in 2008.

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REPORT MTV to cancel Teen Mom 2 because of Jenelle Evans?

MTV’s hit show Teen Mom 2 follows the lives of four young mothers. But, if you follow keep up on Teen Mom 2 news, it sure seems like more like The Jenelle Evans Show. Now another headline will be attributed to the embattled star as sources report the show will end after the fourth season because of the trouble Evans has created for MTV.

UPDATE- MTV has issued a statement in response to the report! Keep reading to see what the network had to say.

Did NBC ban Ann Curry from appearing live?
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Did NBC ban Ann Curry from appearing live?

The second part of 2012 likely wasn’t the best in Ann Curry’s life. After being “released” from her position at the Today’s co-anchor, the respected reporter’s role on NBC was drastically limited. However, it seems that 2012 was even worse for NBC Universal — but unlike with Curry, there doesn’t seem to be much public support of the network executives’ decisions.

Adele’s father: “It’s like I’m dead to her”
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Adele’s father: “It’s like I’m dead to her”

Time and time again, people who’ve had nothing to do with the success of a celebrity tries to cash in. That seems to be the case with Adele’s own father — but the superstar will have nothing to do with it.

Since Mark Evans, Adele’s dad, sold a story about her to the press in 2011, she has refused all communications with him. He even found out that he was going to be a grandfather by hearing it on the news.

Madonna launched “Addicted to Sweat,” a line of workout DVDs
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Madonna launched “Addicted to Sweat,” a line of workout DVDs

Madonna’s no stranger to fitness. In addition to a rigorous workout regimen of her own, Madonna owns a gym in Mexico City that specializes in cardio. Now the Material Girl is expanding to a whole new territory — your living room! Madonna is teaming up with her personal trainer, Nicole Winhoffer, to launch a line of workout DVDs titled “Addicted to Sweat.”

Is the chlorella natural supplement Victoria’s secret?
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Is the chlorella natural supplement Victoria’s secret?

If drinking a dark green juice was all that it took to look like a Victoria’s Secret Angel, would you do it? Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but it isn’t quite that simple. Still, pairing an active lifestyle with a diet of vitamin-rich foods is an important part of the hot-body equation. Now, it seems that a few Angels are fans of a particularly wholesome supplement, chlorella.

Ashton Kutcher was hospitalized for pancreas imbalance while following “fruit only” diet for a role
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Ashton Kutcher was hospitalized for pancreas imbalance while following “fruit only” diet for a role

Most people can stand to eat some more fruit. But, as Ashton Kutcher found out, there’s also too much of a good thing: While preparing for jOBS, a biopic about late Apple founder Steve Jobs, Kutcher adopted a fruitarian diet similar to a diet Jobs adopted at one point in his life, and was briefly hospitalized as a result.

Will TLC’s “Plastic Wives” destigmatize cosmetic surgery or make it seem more outrageous?
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Will TLC’s “Plastic Wives” destigmatize cosmetic surgery or make it seem more outrageous?

For the women of “Plastic Wives,” going under the knife for the sake of beauty isn’t a once-in-a-lifetime consideration — it’s an obsession. Now the ladies, who are each married to popular Hollywood cosmetic surgeons, are sharing their stories on a new TLC show.

Does “Biggest Loser” prepare contestants for life after the show?
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Does “Biggest Loser” prepare contestants for life after the show?

Suzy Hoover lost 95 pounds and met her future husband on the second season of “Biggest Loser.” However, after posting a photo from a recent event that shows the weight many former contestants have gained back, Suzy is defending herself — and taking some punches at the show.

“Editing can make the viewer think anything and everything the producers (the ones making money) want you to think. And, btw, the producers and creators are the only one making money.”

Do celeb moms lie about the way they lose baby weight?
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Do celeb moms lie about the way they lose baby weight?

It’s a rare day when Nicole Sullivan makes the news. But, after she claimed celebrity moms lie about how they lost baby weight, people are talking about the former MADtv star.

Sullivan, who is a Jenny Craig brand ambassador, said of celebrities during an interview with Us Weekly, “They all lie and say, ‘Oh, I lost the weight running after the kids or breastfeeding.’ It’s not true!”

Sullivan said she felt like she was missing out on the big secret of how to shed weight after giving birth to her first son Dashel, now 5.

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Detailed list of Lance Armstrong’s cocktail of performance-enhancing drugs

It had been a long time coming, but Lance Armstrong finally admitted in his interview with Oprah Winfrey to using performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. However, the complexity of the drugs that Armstrong used — and masked for so long — was really only revealed during his interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired on OWN on Jan. 17. Although he was short on details of how he managed to mask his doping use for so long, he did address a few specifics. Learn more about exactly which performance-enhancing drugs Armstrong used and how he covered it all up.

Khloe Kardashian faces weight criticism
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Khloe Kardashian is “happier being heavier”

Khloé Kardashian has been through many well-documented ups and downs with her weight. Back in 2009, she lost 30 pounds by taking (and endorsing) QuickTrim diet pills. Recently, she’s added some weight back on, but its not getting in the way of her body confidence — in fact, Khloé says she is more comfortable with some curves.

“Honestly, I’m happy with myself if I’m a little heavier,” Khloé said for a February 2013 interview with Glamour.

The 28-year-old added she was tired of conforming to “someone else’s idea of beauty.”

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How Kim Kardashian and other stars stay fit while pregnant

Kim Kardashian hasn’t let a little thing like being pregnant get in her way of working out and keeping fit! The 32-year-old mom-to-be has been photographed several times departing the gym after a workout, and has talked about the adjustments that had to be made by her personal trainer. While most of us common folk can’t afford personal trainers, we can glean a few tips from celebrity mommas who stayed fit while pregnant, including Kim, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Garner, and Jessica Alba!

DNA May Make Genetic Matchmaking Possible
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Is genetic matchmaking the future of love?

Wish you could be loved for who you are? Thanks to modern science, that may be possible. Scientists have pinpointed three pairs of genes that may be able to gauge satisfaction in various aspects of a relationship. The gene pairs, referred to as the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), can predict the health of a couples’ children, sexual satisfaction and even whether someone will find a mate’s bodily scent appealing. But, is it really as simple as it sounds?