VIDEO: Brad Pitt’s “ordinary” brother Doug stars in a Virgin Mobile commercial,

Compared to Brad Pitt, his brother Doug probably has very little money and enjoys very few luxuries. Compared to the rest of the world, Doug Pitt is a rich dude living a very comfortable life. Now he’s even richer because he took a Vigin Mobile Australia endorsement deal, and the ad went super viral, so…

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Who plays Channing Tatum’s love interest Brooke in Magic Mike?

Okay, so the standouts of Magic Mike are Channing Tatum’s abs, Channing Tatum’s moves, Michael McCaungheney’s zaniness, and Alex Pettyfer’s portrayal of a greenhorn stripper, but the actress who plays Channing Tatum’s love interest Brooke (and Alex Pettyfer character’s sister) deserves her just props. She plays sensible, judgmental, exasperated, and sweet in an endearing, natural…

Anderson Cooper came out as gay: “I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud”

After years of the public’s speculation about his sexual orientation, Anderson Cooper publicly came out as gay in on thedailybeast.com. Anderson said that although he’s a very private person, he felt compelled to come out because there was a perception that he was ashamed, but that’s not true.

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Did Katie Holmes leave Tom Cruise to protect Suri from Scientology? What is Tom Cruise’s role in Scientology?

There are rumors that Katie Holmes left Tom Cruise her husband of almost six years to protect their child from that mysterious religion Scientology. Suri is now six-years-old, which is an age where Scientology would start to play a huge part in her life. Although Katie, who was raised a Roman Catholic, got involved in Scientology while she was with Tom, she reportedly never fully committed.

Find out more about the religion, Tom’s role in it, and why Katie might want to keep Suri away.

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Man Candy! Hottest Photos of ‘Magic Mike’ and ‘True Blood”s Joe Manganiello

Joe Manganiello already had us drooling by showing off his perfect abs as Alcide on True Blood, but this hottie’s star power is really blowing up this week! You can see his abs (and a lot more) on the big screen alongside Channing Tatum as stripper Big Dick Richie in Magic Mike.

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Paula Deen before and after 30 pound weight loss

Paula Deen has faced a lot of backlash this year after she announced that she has been diagnosed with diabetes (which many view as hypocritical because the fatty, sugary food she has cooked and marketed is linked to developing diabetes when consumed in excess.)

The former Butter Queen has an endorsement deal with diabetes drug Victoza, but as she tells People magazine this week, she’s also focusing on her diet and weight to fight the illness. In some cases, Type 2 diabetes, which is what Deen suffers from, can be reversed through weight loss and diet changes. She’s now showing off the results of a 30 pound weight loss over 6 months. How did she do it?

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Britney Spears is reportedly a great X Factor judge; shows off legs at Rhode Island taping

Here’s some photos of Britney Spears at a Rhode Island taping of X Factor wearing a red Hervé Lége dress (she’s a big fan of these bandage-style dresses) and showing off her legs, and $90,000 Neil Lane engagement ring from fiance Jason Trawick. Obviously, we’ve seen her engagement ring before, but why not gawk a little more?

Britney is looking really happy with her X Factor gig, and she’s supposedly doing an amazing job.

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Did Tamra Barney give Vicki Gunvalson the evil eye?

The season finale of Real Housewives of Orange County happened last night (after about 45 episodes at Heather Debrow’s “You ate my bow” party) and “evil eye” ruled the final part of the evening which is allegedly what Tamra gave to Vicki Gunvalson according to boyfriend Brooks Ayers. Did it even really happen? What is an “evil eye” anyway? Either way it was said a total of 29 times throughout the entire episode!

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Why Robin Roberts wears an arm band

Robin Roberts revealed to the public her battle with a blood and bone marrow disease MDS caused by her successful breast treatment five years ago. She’s undergoing pre-treatments for a future bone marrow transfusion, but she’s not giving up her stylish sleeveless dresses! Robin gets the armband that covers up her chemotherapy pic styled to match the pretty dresses she wears to host Good Morning America.

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Gorgeous gown! Blake Lively wows in Zuhair Murad at Savages premiere

Blake Lively stunned Monday night showing off her tiny waist in a black striped Zuhair Murad at the Savages premiere at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, CA. Also at the premiere of Oliver Stone’s new movie was John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston, who were very affectionate on the red carpet despite all the…

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Zach Galifianakis is engaged, wedding date set

I wonder who will be the Hangover style bachelors at Zach Galifianakis’ upcoming wedding? That’s right. The actor, comedian and talk show host, among many other talents, is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Quinn Lundberg. Find out the details of the wedding invitation, the date for the upcoming big day and bio info for Zach’s bride-to-be.

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Emily Maynard bikini photos

This weekend I was putting together a post on recent reports that The Bachelorette‘s Emily Maynard has gone under the knife for both a nose job and a boob job when I realized a rather startling fact – there are pretty much NO Emily Maynard bikini photos! How is it possible that a contestant on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette has managed to slip through the cracks without participating in one of the most fundamental requirements of both of those jobs?!? We here at Starcasm are all about making things right, so I packed my virtual bags and set out on an epic quest to bring home what is rightfully ours – pictures of Emily Maynard wearing two pieces of very small fabric!

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Magic Mike: How Channing Tatum’s stripper past got turned into a movie

Magic Mike, the buzzed about male stripping flick poised to be a summer blockbuster is loosely based on several months (Channing’s former co-worker says it was four, but Channing says it was nine) of star Channing Tatum’s time on the pole.

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Teen Mom 3 Mackenzie Douthit on how Type 1 diabetes affected her pregnancy and birth control decisions

We had the chance to exclusively talk with Teen Mom 3 cast member Mackenzie Douthit about how her Type 1 diabetes has affected her life, her pregnancy, and her birth control choices.

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Oprah interview: Kim Kardashian is aware she’s famous because of a sex tape, is Kanye her fairytale?

In the second part of her interview with Oprah that Oprah herself described as “perfect,” Kim Kardashian talked about her relationship with Kanye West, and how she feels about fame and her image.

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Jacqueline Laurita financial problems? Lawsuits and bankruptcy for husband Chris Laurita’s company Signature Apparel

We all know all about Teresa and Joe Giudice’s financial issues, and Joe and Melissa Gorga’s recent situation with their mortgage, but Jacqueline and Chris Laurita have also spent some time dealing with dicey financial issues.

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Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Greatest Albums by Women

Rolling Stone recently released their list of the Top 50 Greatest Albums by Women (who rock) and some of the entries (and non-entries) are quite shocking – more so than usual with these kinds of lists, especially from as reputable a source as Rolling Stone! I literally cannot believe some of the albums that made the list and some of the ones that didn’t. Now, I’m not talking about the usual kind of debates like whether or not Joni Mitchell’s Blue is better than Patti Smith’s Horses, but whether Taylor Swift’s Speak Now is better than Aretha Franklin’s Lady Soul! Keep reading for the complete list and see if you agree with the selections.

Does Betty Draper have Joan envy? January Jones shows off red hair extensions with baby Xander

A newly red-haired January Jones (34) was spotted out in Silverlake L.A. today shopping for baby shoes for her son Xander. First off, let’s just get it over with: January looks amazing with auburn locks!

This new hair is a great way to distance herself from her Betty Draper character.

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Did Kris Jenner “direct” Kim Kardashian’s sex tape? Khloe Kardashian responds

This week reports came out through Kris Humphries former girlfriend Myla Sinanaj that he claimed Kris Jenner was behind her daughter Kim Kardashian’s infamous sex tape with Ray-J. You know, the one that launched the whole family’s career? Did he Kris Humphries lie?

Giovanni Ribisi broke up with long-time girlfriend Cat Power two months before surprise wedding to Agyness Deyn

Everyone was stunned when Giovanni Ribisi suddenly wed Agyness Deyn, but no one was probably more taken aback that Ribisi’s former long-time girlfriend indie musician Cat Power (real name Chan Marshall), who was still with Ribisi as of two months ago. They had been living together for years in his L.A. home with Ribisi’s 14-year-old daughter Lucia, who she had forged a mother/daughter relationship with, but Ribisi broke it off with her just as she was finishing her latest album.

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360 lb dad lost custody of his two kids when a court found him too obese to take care of them

Can you be too fat to be a parent? A 360 lb. man in Ottawa, Canada lost custody of his two young special needs children this week after a court ruled that he was unfit to take care of his two boys. The case is of special note because the man’s weight was a huge factor in gauging his parental fitness.

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Farrah Abraham loves being a celebrity, wants to break into Hollywood as an actress or TV presenter

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham’s teenage dream may have ended, but she’s got countless adult dreams, and she’s working hard to make a great deal of them come true.

Do you think Farrah should try to expand beyond her current projects and really try to make it in Hollywood, or should she stick to developing her culinary endeavors and personal brand?

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Anne Hathaway’s extreme starvation diet for Les Mis revealed: Hummus and radishes

Anne Hathaway’s body has suffered a lot for her art lately. First she had to get lithe but toned to don a Catwoman suit for The Dark Knight Rises, and then she had to get shockingly frail to play a dying prostitute in Les Miserables. Anne has recently opened up about her extreme diet and exercise requirements for these intense movie roles.

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Kris Jenner’s cheating gave oldest daughter Kourtney Kardashian commitment issues

A very pregnant Kourtney Kardashian, who’s really one of the cutest pregnant ladies ever, is expecting her second child with boyfriend Scott Disick any day now, but she’s still not ready for marriage. Kourtney has long said she has trust issues with Scott, but it turns out that her mother’s affair with Todd Waterman might be the biggest barrier between Kourtney and wedding bells.

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PHOTOS and info about Amber Portwood’s hand webbing & temple piercings

This season of Teen Mom we watch Amber Portwood go through some really tough times. By the second episode she’s breaking down in her first stint of court-ordered rehab, and dealing with some deep, deep pain. It’s tough to watch at times, especially since as we watch it, we know she’s headed for several hard years in prison. CLICK HERE to see how Gary and Leah are doing while Amber is away.

When not focusing on the painful, hard realities Amber is facing, we couldn’t help but notice Amber sporting a couple of interesting piercings in the first two episodes of the show.

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PHOTOS of Ashton Kutcher on set as Steve Jobs in biopic Jobs: Get Inspired

Here’s Ashton Kutcher on set in character at the title character in the Steve Jobs biopic, tentatively titled Jobs: Get Inspired. Turns out all it took was for Ashton to grow a beard for him to look EXACTLY like the late technology visionary.

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LuAnn de Lesseps wants to be pregnant! Will the Countess have another baby with boyfriend Jacques?

Another baby on the way for 47-year-old Real Housewives of New York star LuAnn de Lesseps? Yes, if she has anything to say about it. The reality star is itching to have another baby with boyfriend Jacques Azoulay, and she has her daughter Victoria’s blessing.

“Hit Him Harder!” Teacher allegedly told 24 students to hit 6-year-old “bully” Aiden Neely

The bully awareness movement that’s sweeping the U.S. is largely a good thing. It’s causing children, AND adults to take a good look at their own behavior, and how it affects others. But this is a story about an adult, a teacher no less, who completely missed the point in the worst way.

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ABC’s The Glass House cast photos, links, and bios for the male contestants

Earlier we posted up photos, videos, links, and more for the seven women contestants on ABC’s new reality competition The Glass House premiering tonight at 10/9c, and now it’s time for the men! So, without further ado, here are the seven guys competing to win $250,000 by courting your votes on the first season of The Glass House.

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Jack Osbourne on MS diagnosis: “Adapt and overcome’ is my new motto.”

Yesterday Jack Osbourne revealed to the world that he has been diagnosed with MS at age 26. He’s already lost most of the vision in his right eye, but doctors say with proper care, he should have a good prognosis. He’s definitely keeping a positive attitude in the face of his illness.

Jenny McCarthy accidentally sent nude photos to her 80-year-old dentist, says she didn’t get $50 million from Jim Carrey

Last week Jenny McCarthy visited The Wendy Williams Show, where she denied that ex Jim Carrey gave her $50 million or $25 million dollars when she left the relationship. “I went into it going “I’m going in with is mine and his is his” and I’ve always been a really strong independent woman and get back on my feet after being kicked… you know. I’ve done it all on my own. I did not want to participate.”

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Teen Mom Season 4, Episode 2 “Letting Go” recap

The last season of Teen Mom opened with two epsiodes. You can read the first episode’s recap “Separation Anxiety” here.

This is the recap for Season 4, Episode 2 “Leeting Go.” The full episode is embedded below for as long as MTV keeps it up

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26-year-old new dad Jack Osbourne diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; lost 60% of vision in right eye

Two weeks ago he became a dad when long-time girlfriend Lisa Stelly gave birth to daughter Pearl Clementine (pictured above.)

The new dad gave a candid interview to People Magazine about his diagnosis: “I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, “Why now?” I’ve got a family and that’s what’s supposed to be the most important thing.”

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Joe Giudice will definitely spend some time in jail in plea deal over fraud and impersonation charges

It looks like “Juicy” Joe Giudice might be going away for at least a little while. The husband of Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice was in court Tuesday, where his attorney asked for more time to negotiate a some sort of resolution for his pending criminal fraud and impersonation charges. It looks like, however, that no matter how much time they get to work it out, he is guaranteed to spend some time in the slammer, which could be up to ten years.

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The Situation has a girlfriend! Guess who?

Jersey Shore fans haven’t seen much of Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s dating life. Although he’s had several hook-ups, he has never had a girlfriend at the shore. However, he has had some long-term booty calls and one of them has reportedly turned into his girlfriend! That’s right; Mike is going to be in a relationship on Jersey Shore season 6!

Who’s the lucky lady? Drumroll please..

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Lady Gaga’s black “Fame” perfume was made with her own blood, smells like poison and expensive hookers

Lady Gaga didn’t sweat it too much when she found out a beauty editors leaked the first photos of her first fragrance Fame on Twitter, she just tweeted her own photos of the black liquid along with a tongue-in-cheek message frustration: “Oh fashion editors, I could just crinkle my hands at you!”

Now that we know the bottle looks like a black egg held by a spikey claw, what does the stuff smell like?

David Arquette has his bar mitzvah at 40 in Jerusalem while filming travel show; learn more about his Jewish roots

David Arquette has had quite a week! After being separated for nearly two years, he finally filed for divorce from Courteney Cox, and he finally became a man! At least a man in the eyes of Judaism.

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Teen Mom Season 4, Episodes 1 “Separation Anxiety”

We don’t usually do recaps anymore, but this is the last season of Teen Mom, so we’re giving it a shot. This is a recap of the first of the two episodes that aired last night: “Separation Anxiety.” There is a LOT of tough stuff going on this season, and we finally get a look…