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Apollo Nida pleads guilty to fraud charges, blames pressure from being a reality star

ByAsa Hawks

Apollo Nida pleaded guilty to charges of wire, mail and bank fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia earlier today. During his court appearance he owned up to his crimes and claimed that he was just trying to keep up with his wife Phaedra Parks, who he says had a $600,000 contract with Bravo for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Keep reading for highlights of what else Apollo had to say about his crimes as well as how much time he is facing at his sentencing on July 8.

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Small Town Security’s Irwin and Joan Koplan throwback photos

ByStarcasm Staff

AMC’s cult favorite reality series Small Town Security returns tonight at 11/10c. In celebration of our favorite batch of eccentric peace keepers making their return to the small screen, we though we’d share some throwback photos of Joan and Irwin Koplan from their rowdier days.

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PHOTOS The Little Couple’s Bill Klein surprised Jen Arnold with a vow renewal on her birthday

ByEmily

After Jen Arnold simultaneously battled cancer and adjusted to life as a new mom, husband Bill Klein thought she was in for a little spoiling… So he secretly planned a vow renewal ceremony for her 40th birthday. See pictures of the big day and what both Little Couple stars said about the experience…

VIDEO Where do RHOC’s Tamra Barney and Eddie Judge stand on having a baby?
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VIDEO Where do RHOC’s Tamra Barney and Eddie Judge stand on having a baby?

ByEmily

Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Barney and Eddie Judge can’t seem to decide on whether they should have a baby. Now, in light of Tamra’s custody battle with ex-husband Simon Barney, she is particularly motivated to have a baby that she won’t have to share with someone else… So, has her argument swayed Eddie? Tamra talked about their current status this week.

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What’s wrong with RHONY’s Heather Thomson’s son Jax?

ByStarcasm Staff

RHONY’s Heather Thomson has been through some incredibly difficult struggles with her son Jax’s health. She is now an organ donor advocate after Jax became the recipient of a new liver as a baby after being born with a rare and fatal liver condition. Unfortunately the now-seven year-old Jax still struggles with some major health issues.

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Why aren’t The Duggars allowed to kiss, front hug, or hold hands during dating?

ByStarcasm Staff

The Duggar family definitely live their lives a bit different than most. They not only believe that a family should have as many children as “God allows” them, but they have strict dating rules for their children prior to marriage. Their oldest son Josh has been married to wife Anna for a while, and before they got hitched they did an official Duggar-style courtship. Now his younger sisters are starting to look for mates, and they are adhering strictly to the family’s guidelines about dating, courtships, and engagements. Are only side-hugs allowed?

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Watch Constance Shulman, a.k.a. Patti Mayonnaise (a.k.a Yoga Jones from OITNB) selling mayonnaise

ByStarcasm Staff

In anticipation for the new season of Orange Is The New Black, here’s a throwback commercial of Constance Shulman (who plays Yoga Jones,) selling mayonnaise. It’s super awesome, but what makes all of this super meta is the fact that Constance Shulman voiced the Patti Mayonnaise character on the long running Nickelodeon cartoon Doug.

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VIDEOS Evangelist Porsha Williams preaching in 2010

ByAsa Hawks

Before she was an aspiring singer, star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, or even the wife of Kordell Stewart, Porsha Williams was… an evangelist?!? Yep! Check out these video clips of “Evangelist Porsha Stewart” as a “guest speaker” at High Praise Christian Center Ministries in Lithonia, Georgia in 2010, including some sure-to-be controversial remarks about homosexuals.

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PHOTO Tammy Rivera full back tattoo from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta

ByDarren O

Tonight is the highly anticipated premiere of the 3rd season of VH1’s ratings smash hit Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. One of the new additions is Tammy Rivera, the fiancee of rapper Waka Flocka Flame. Check out the future Mrs. Flame’s full script back tattoo that would seem to indicate she’s going to fit right in with all the drama!

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PHOTOS Nikkole Paulun gets logo tattoo in exchange for free tanning for life

ByAsa Hawks

16 & Pregnant alum Nikkole Paulun is no stranger to stirring up controversy, and the now-20-year-old mom has the Twitterverse choosing sides in a heated debate after she revealed that she recently got a tattoo of a tanning salon on her thigh in exchange for free tanning for life! Keep reading for photos of the tattoo as well as some insight into the decision to sell off part of her body for advertising purposes from Nikkole herself.

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PHOTO Honey Boo Boo’s sister Anna “Chickadee” Shannon gets married

ByAsa Hawks

You better wedneckognize! Little Alana Thompson now has her first brother-in-law after her older sister, Anna “Chickadee” Shannon, married her fiancé, truck mechanic Michael Cardwell, in ceremony in Georgia on Saturday, May 3. Keep reading to see a photo of the couple, who chose to forego the camo-themed attire famously worn by Mama June and Sugar Bear during their commitment ceremony last May.

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Porsha Williams’ Flatline music video plus live performance at El Morocco Nightclub in NYC

ByAsa Hawks

Porsha Williams’ “Flatline” music video has arrived! It stars an actor named Cordell Moore (no, seriously) who seemingly plays the part of Porsha’s ex Kordell in a reenactment of their allegedly abusive relationship. PLUS, check out Porsha’s live performance of the song (with the help of four male dancers) from the El Morocco Nightclub in New York City Saturday night!

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PHOTO Adam Levine goes blond, embraces “creepy” comments

ByAsa Hawks

Perhaps in honor of “May the Fourth Be With You,” The Voice‘s Adam Levine has left the dark side and dyed his hair blond! He responded to commenters calling the new look creepy by tweeting, “I hope people understand that when they say my hair looks creepy I take that as the highest compliment.”

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PHOTO Khloe Kardashian shows off tiny waist courtesy of her “waist trainer”

ByAsa Hawks

It looks like Khloe Kardashian is giving sister Kim a run for her money in the hourglass figure department! Check out the anatomy-defying selfie of Khloe in which she shows off a teeny tiny waist and a conversely ample derriere.

What are the dating rules for the teenagers in Sister Wives’ Brown family? Can they kiss and hold hands?
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What are the dating rules for the teenagers in Sister Wives’ Brown family? Can they kiss and hold hands?

ByStarcasm Staff

The polygamist Sister Wives’ Brown family seem accepting and laid back, but they do have strong religious beliefs (click here to learn more about that.) With so many kids in the teenage age range, dating is kind of a big issue. The Duggar family is another family with focused religious beliefs and lots of teens, and their rules for dating (or, as they call it, courtship) are pretty strict. Hand-holding is prohibited until engagement, and full on-kissing and full frontal hugs are to be avoided at all costs until marriage. Of course, the Duggars make it clear that they are letting the children decide.

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Before and after Gwendoline Christie transformed into Brienne of Tarth for Game of Thrones

ByStarcasm Staff

When British actress Gwendoline Christie was named to play Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, the reaction from fans was that she was too pretty. George R. R. Martin describes Brienne in the books as the “ugliest woman in all of Westros,” which is a difficult role to be cast in for sure. At 6’3″ Gwendoline does fit the description of towering over a lot of men, but after years of the model life she definitely wasn’t buff enough the play Brienne. The main issue with Brienne isn’t her ugliness anyway, it is with her perceived ugliness in the Westros world, which isn’t very accepting of tall, masculine women.

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Jenelle Evans files for divorce from Courtland Rogers, is not seeking support

ByAsa Hawks

The inevitable (inEvanstable?) has happened as Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has officially filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Courtland Rogers. Jenelle, who is currently pregnant and expecting in June, filed the papers this week in Brunswick County court. Keep reading for all the details including a bittersweet musical performance in honor of the big news courtesy of Tammy Wynette.

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Martin from Duck Dynasty engaged to Brittany Brugman!

ByDarren O

Duck Commander backroom regular and Ducky Dynasty fan-favorite Martin went and pulled a classic Robertson move by landing himself a lady way out of his league. That’s right Jack, the bearded brother-from-another-mother got engaged to girlfriend Brittany Brugman! Read what the couple had to say about the “Happy! Happy! Happy!” news and see a pic of the diamond lure Martin used to trap himself a fox.

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PHOTOS Little People, Big World twins Zach Roloff and Jeremy Roloff are both engaged

ByEmily

There are at least two upcoming weddings to book at the Roloff Family Farm! Twins Zach Roloff and Jeremy Roloff both proposed to their longtime girlfriends this spring. The boys both star on Little People, Big World alongside their parents, who announced their separation earlier this year.

VIDEO Girl Meets World premiere date announced, new promo released
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VIDEO Girl Meets World premiere date announced, new promo released

ByEmily

We can set our DVRs! Disney Channel announced to (quickly approaching) premiere date of Girl Meets World — plus details on how you can actually watch the complete episode starting this month! Disney also released a super-trailer, featuring many Boy Meets World fan favorites!

MUG SHOT Chrisley Knows Best’s Kyle Chrisley wanted for domestic violence
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MUG SHOT Chrisley Knows Best’s Kyle Chrisley wanted for domestic violence

ByEmily

Chrisley Knows Best‘s Kyle Chrisley is being sought by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department for striking then-girlfriend Angela Johnson and threatening her sister with a knife. Angela is the mother of Kyle’s daughter, Chloe. The baby was present at the time of the incident, which took place last year.

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Breaking Amish: Return to Amish video preview trailer

ByAsa Hawks

As we previously reported, the original cast of TLC’s hugely popular reality series Breaking Amish are returning to television screens this June for a third season titled Breaking Amish: Return to Amish. The network released the preview trailer for the upcoming season and it’s looking as though a better title might have been Breaking Amish: Return to Drama! Keep reading to watch the clip, and check out our hilarious quote graphics courtesy of Mary Schmucker.

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VIDEO PHOTOS Lilly Ghalichi gets $500k Rolls Royce from fiancé for her birthday

ByAsa Hawks

Lilly Ghalichi? Try Lilly Golucky! The 30 31-year-old Shahs of Sunset star received a HUGE Shahprise from her fiance, Dhar Mann, for her birthday last night… a $500,000 Rolls Royce Wraith! Oh, and you have to see her Lilly and Coconut birthday cake toppers!

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REPORT Sheree Whitfield returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta

ByAsa Hawks

Hold on to you wigs Bravo fans because it appears as though Sheree Whitfield may be Shereeturning to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 7! The aspiring fashion line mogul was in attendance at Kandi Burruss’ wedding recently where she was spotted filming scenes with Lawrence and Derek J.

PHOTOS Special Teen Mom 2 Throwback Thursday! See the moms before their kids
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PHOTOS Special Teen Mom 2 Throwback Thursday! See the moms before their kids

ByEmily

In honor of this Throwback Thursday, check out the collection of adorable childhood photos the Teen Mom 2 stars have shared through the years: Jenelle Evans as a cheerleader, Leah Messer on her actual birthday and a handful of other gems!

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Kordell Stewart: Porsha Williams lying about abuse, prays she finds peace

ByDarren O

Kordell Stewart is speaking out again about the allegations of abuse levied against him by his ex-wife and Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams. Read Stewart’s side of the story and how, in spite of such harsh allegations, he says he’s praying that Williams finds peace.

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Teen Mom 3 Briana DeJesus’ ex Devoin Austin arrested again for drug possession

ByAsa Hawks

Teen Mom 3 bad boy Devoin Austin II, father of Briana DeJesus’ daughter Nova, found himself back in jail this weekend after police in Kissimmee, Florida pulled him over for an illegal tag and noticed “the odor of burnt cannabis emanating from the driver-side window,” according to the arrest report. Also arrested was his girlfriend Jazmine, who was riding shotgun at the time.

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Dean McDermott admits he was suicidal

ByStarcasm Staff

Tonight on True Tori, Dean McDermott halts production on the documentary series when he candidly speaks about his suicidal thoughts and emotional breakdown. He looks at a crack in the window at the therapists office, and recalls wanting to jump through the window while they waited for the ambulance to come get him.

REPORT Naya Rivera fired from Glee following Lea Michele feud
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REPORT Naya Rivera fired from Glee following Lea Michele feud

ByEmily

According to insiders, Naya River took playing a high-schooler a bit too seriously by stirring up some major drama on the Glee set… Now her antics have gotten her fired. See what sources say about when Naya’s character will get written out of the show and why producers said enough was enough.

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Is Vicki Gunvalson still dating Brooks Ayers, or does she have a new boyfriend?

ByAsa Hawks

RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson’s divorce from Donn Gunvalson was finally settled this January (Vicki’s getting $1 million in assets from the deal,) so that means she’s a free woman. With last year’s debacle over boyfriend Brooks Ayers, who, among other things, told Vicki’s daughter Briana’s husband Ryan that he should hit Briana. He also was caught on tape threatening to hit Vicki. The 52-year-old has been on-and-off with Brooks for a while, but it looks like she’s moving on to hotshot NY lawyer John Pankauski.

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VIDEO Pregnant Jenelle Evans shows off burnt beach bikini baby bump

ByAsa Hawks

Jenelle Evans, Nathan Griffith, Jace and Babs have been spending a good deal of time at the beach over the last few days. Keep reading to watch a video clip of Jenelle showing off her growing baby bump, which appears to be quite sunburnt, while frolicking about in a revealing bikini.

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Swamp People star Bruce Mitchell’s dog Tyler dies at 13

ByAsa Hawks

History’s Swamp People reality series is chock full of eccentric characters, including everyone’s favorite long-haired overalls and doo-rag wearing gator hunter, the always mustachiotrulescent Bruce Mitchell. But, behind every charismatic superstar there is almost always a level-headed sidekick, or a “straight man” if you will, and Bruce is no exception. His “straight man” was actually a straight dog in the form of Tyler, Bruce’s Zebra cake loving best friend and gator fishin’ pooch extraordinaire. That’s why it saddened me greatly when I learned today that Tyler passed away this morning.

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Is Fargo really based on a true story?

ByStarcasm Staff

We’re two episodes into FX’s Fargo TV series adaptation starring Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton, and we’re hooked. Just like the film, it’s a crime-comedy set in Minnesota that plays up the possibility of dark secrets behind everyday niceness. Both the 1996 Coen Brothers movie and the TV series start out with a declaration that the events depicted are “Based on a true story.” Is there really a true crime inspiration for either?

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Tori Spelling hospitalized during marital crisis

ByDarren O

During her very open marital crisis with Dean McDermott, it’s been revealed that Tori Spelling has been hospitalized for at least 6 days. Find out what sources said about her hospital stay including her cheating husband, Dean McDermott’s, involvement as well as what an insider had to say about speculations that this cheating scandal isn’t a True Tori after all.

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The Bachelorette Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum baby bump photos

ByAsa Hawks

It appears the rare Bachelor/Bachelorette happy ending continues for former The Bachelor contestant and The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum and her husband, J.P. Rosenbaum, as the two are still happily married and expecting their first child together in October. Keep reading to see photos of Ashley’s baby Rosenbaump and catch up on some of her good-spirited pregnancy tweet from the last few weeks!

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How 15th century Wars of the Roses inspired Game of Thrones

ByStarcasm Staff

George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones is a masterful and sprawling work of fiction dealing in the stuff of magic and dragon, but the complex power plays and intrigues between the major players was inspired a bit by history, specifically by the 15th century European chaos and conflicts known as The Wars of the Roses.

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Tamra Judge’s son Ryan Vieth says Simon Barney arrested for attacking her

ByAsa Hawks

The very public feud between The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Judge and her ex-husband Simon Barney is escalating rapidly! Tamra’s son Ryan Vieth has now entered the ring and he reveals that Simon was once arrested for attacking Tamra with another source adding that Tamra “was hit so hard that she had black eyes and a busted lip.”

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Apollo Nida accomplice Gayla St. Julien sentenced to 5+ years, Apollo waives indictment

ByAsa Hawks

As The Real Housewives of Atlanta drama explodes on screen during the 27-part Reunion special, the legal drama of Phaedra Parks’ husband Apollo Nida appears to be heating up off-screen as his alleged co-conspirator Gayla St. Julien is sentenced to 61 months for her part in their bank fraud schemes — and that’s with a reduced sentence thanks to giving up Apollo! Meanwhile, Apollo is still awaiting trial, although that may not happen because he waived his indictment on Monday, which usually means a plea deal is imminent. Keep reading to get all caught up!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Bethenny’s children’s book Cookie Meets Peanut preview

ByAsa Hawks

The penultimate Bravontrepreneur Bethenny Frankel continues to expand her ever-growing business empire, this time by adding to an already impressive author resume with her first children’s book! The 43-year-old former Real Housewives of New York City cast member made the announcement last week on her talk show and shared some previews of Cookie Meets Peanut, based on her beloved pooch Cookie and daughter Bryn, with viewers.

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RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey discusses fallout with NeNe Leakes

ByDarren O

The peaches of Atlanta have brought the drama this year solidifying their position as the top show in the Real Housewives franchise. One of the underlying story lines has been the fallout between Cynthia Bailey and NeNe Leakes. For the first time, Bailey is discussing her reasons for defriending Leakes and putting an end, at least for now, to “The Talls.” This of course comes after NeNe insinuated, on a recent episode of WWHL, that Bailey would not be a part of next season’s cast.

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MTV officially announces Snooki and JWoww Season 4

ByAsa Hawks

Earlier today MTV officially announced their popular reality series Snooki & JWoww will be returning for a fourth season, as if anyone had any doubts given that both former Jersey Shore ladies are currently pregnant! Keep reading for the mothers to be’s reactions to the news.

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MTV revives Buckwild concept for Slednecks, original cast members react

ByEmily

MTV is reportedly in the middle of filming Buckwild Alaska with an all-new cast and location. The news came as a big surprise to the stars of the original Buckwild, which was cancelled by MTV after cast member Shain Gandee died in an unrelated accident.

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PHOTOS Kailyn Lowry and Javi Marroquin hit the red carpet for Star Hollywood Rocks event

ByAsa Hawks

Photos of Javi Marroquin and Kailyn Lowry making a rare red carpet appearance at the Star “Hollywood Rocks” event, video of Kail’s E! interview with Giuliana Rancic about her book Pride Over Pity and dates and times for all of her upcoming appearances!

Teen Mom 3’s Matt McCann rescued fiancée Lekota Koch from a rushing river
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Teen Mom 3’s Matt McCann rescued fiancée Lekota Koch from a rushing river

ByEmily

Teen Mom 3‘s Matt McCann had another nature-related medical emergency this weekend — this time involving fiancée Lekota Koch. In this case, Matt, who previously broke his back by walking off a cliff, helped save his damsel in distress. Lekota explained the incident to us and put a few rumors to rest.