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VIDEO PHOTOS Gold Rush cast at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas

ByAsa Hawks

Fans of Discovery Channel’s top-rated series Gold Rush got a rare treat this week as the show’s cast members made a rare public appearance together — or at least at the same event at the same time. That’s right, Parker Schnabel, Todd Hoffman and Dakota Fred Hurt (and members of their crews) were all in attendance at the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. And, believe it or not, The Klondike Viking himself, Tony Beets, was also there! (And lookin’ damn sexy too!)

Growing Up Duggar: Courtship chapter features one big contradiction
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Growing Up Duggar: Courtship chapter features one big contradiction

ByEmily

With previous statements coming from Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, daughters Jana, Jill, Jessa and Jinger opened up for the first time about their views on courtship in their new book. See what they say about the difference from dating and what they look for in a future husband…

Growing Up Duggar: Daughters call out Michelle Duggar for dressing immodestly in high school
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Growing Up Duggar: Daughters call out Michelle Duggar for dressing immodestly in high school

ByEmily

In their new memoir, the four eldest Duggar daughters said mom Michelle Duggar didn’t realize the err of her ways by dancing “sensually” as a cheerleader and at public school dances.

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Catfish’s Nev Schulman stars in girlfriend Shanee Pink’s music video for ‘Spreading In The Light’

ByAsa Hawks

Catfish star Nev Schulman revealed in January of 2013 that he is dating singer/songwriter Shanee Pink after one of her songs was featured on the show, and now it appears that Nev has decided to take the plunge — literally — by starring (and swimming) in Shanee’s music video for her new single, “Spreading In The Light.”

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Teresa and Joe Giudice plead guilty in fraud case – likely headed to prison

ByDarren O

Things just got very real for Teresa and Joe Giudice as the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars plead guilty today in their wide-ranging money fraud case. Find out what the pleas are for and how much prison time each could face. Plus, read Teresa’s statement about the guilty plea as read by her attorney outside the courthouse.

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PHOTO Kailyn Lowry’s Pride Over Pity book cover revealed, available for pre-order

ByAsa Hawks

Teen Mom 2 fans have been eagerly awaiting Kailyn Lowry’s book Pride Over Pity for what seems like years now, but the wait will soon be over! The 159-page hardcover memoir will officially be released on April 22, 2014 with Amazon already accepting preorders. Plus, we have the first look at the cover!

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Teen Mom 2’s Kailyn Lowry reveals rape, homelessness in Pride Over Pity memoir

ByEmily

Kailyn Lowry’s memoir, Pride Over Pity, is scheduled for release in April. The Teen Mom 2 star recently revealed topics will include her experiences with homelessness, rape and abandonment. Get all the details and read an excerpt…

PHOTOS Did you know Bates Motel’s Vera Farmiga and American Horror Story’s Taissa Farmiga are sisters?
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PHOTOS Did you know Bates Motel’s Vera Farmiga and American Horror Story’s Taissa Farmiga are sisters?

ByEmily

Spooky sisters Vera Farmiga and Taissa Farmiga star in Bates Motel and American Horror Story, respectively. Despite their 21-year age difference, the sisters often talk about their close bond.

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VIDEO Farrah Abraham says mom swindled out of $250,000 by overseas boyfriend she never met

ByDarren O

Watch a clip only shared online via VH1 from Couples Therapy as Farrah Abraham tells a bizarre story in which she claims her mother, Debra Danielsen, got scammed by an overseas boyfriend she’s never met for a ton of money.

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VIDEOS PHOTOS Meet Dr. Heavenly Kimes from Married to Medicine Season 2

ByAsa Hawks

When Bravo’s medical themed drama fest Married to Medicine returns for a second season on April 6, fans will be introduced to a couple new names and faces, one of which is just Heavenly — literally. Meet Dr. Heavenly Kimes, a dentist who not only owns four dental practices in the metro Atlanta area, but also has an impressive Bravontrepreneurial resume that includes being an author, motivational speaker, radio show host and business maven!

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REPORT Joe and Teresa Giudice to enter plea deal Tuesday, Joe to get at least five years in prison

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice and husband Joe Giudice were scheduled to stand trial April 11 on 41 counts ranging from tax evasion to bank, loan application and bankruptcy fraud. But, it appears that the couple’s legal team have worked out a plea deal with the US Attorney’s office in the case and will be presenting it to a judge on Tuesday. Keep reading for the details from two different sources!

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New JWoww sonogram photo – baby girl is 11 ounces and camera shy

ByAsa Hawks

Former Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley is currently pregnant with her first child and the just-turned-28-year-old expectant mom posted a sonogram photo Friday after having her 20-week ultrasound! Keep reading for the sonogram as well as a photo of JWoww’s baby bump birthday cake and info about her pregnancy, including baby name details!

VIDEO Jillian Michaels on Biggest Loser winner Rachel Frederickson’s dramatic weight loss
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VIDEO Jillian Michaels on Biggest Loser winner Rachel Frederickson’s dramatic weight loss

ByEmily

Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels said the show’s system of checks and balances failed when it came to monitoring Rachel Frederickson’s weight loss. Rachel, who won the show’s $250,000 prize, was deemed “scary skinny” by many viewers.

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More True Detective spoiler photos from behind the scenes

ByAsa Hawks

True Detective only has two episodes left and many (like me apparently) have turned into watered-down versions of Rust Cohle as we maniacally scour the internet looking for any sort of clue as to what to expect over the last two hours. Keep reading for the fruits of our labors, which includes numerous behind-the-scenes photos which will give you a mind-blowing glimpse at what is sure to be a gruesomely mind-blowing final stretch! Just in case it isn’t obvious… SPOILER ALERT!

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Amish Mafia’s Esther Schmucker is living with her convicted batterer, police already called twice

ByEmily

Amish Mafia‘s Esther Schmucker is back with the man who was convicted of breaking multiple bones in her face during a violent domestic dispute. Local authorities confirmed they’ve been called to the couple’s residence twice in the past month in response to neighbors’ reports of loud arguments.

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VIDEO VH1 makes fun of Farrah Abraham’s whisper cry with montage

ByDarren O

Many of our dedicated readers have commented through the years (wow – it has been years) on Farrah Abraham’s already infamous “cry face” and apparently this phenomenon was not lost on the producers of Couples Therapy. Yes, the show that’s supposed to be about helping its guests work through their relationship issues has pieced together a brief montage making fun of Abraham’s penchant for whispering while crying and you can watch it here.

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MUG SHOT Man arrested for meth lab wearing Breaking Bad Los Pollos Hermanos shirt

ByAsa Hawks

Video games have long been blamed for inspiring criminal activity among America’s youth, but now we can apparently add critically acclaimed television shows to the list of bad influences — or should I say, Breaking Bad influences. 21-year-old Daniel Kowalski from a suburb of Chicago was arrested Monday after police found a meth lab in his home and he was booked wearing a Los Pollos Hermanos tshirt, the fictional restaurant that served as a meth lab front on AMC’s Breaking Bad.

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PHOTOS Black Milk’s Game of Thrones clothing line is nerdy, sexy and fun

ByAsa Hawks

The ultra-hip hip-hugging pop culture fashionistas over at Black Milk are redefining what it means to get Stark naked with their new line of Game of Thrones inspired clothing that includes leggings, swimsuits, skirts, dresses and… basketball uniforms?!? Aye!

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Will True Detective Season 2 have female lead characters?

ByStarcasm Staff

True Detective writer and creator Nic Pizzolatto briefly tweeted a hint that season 2 of the addictive HBO show might feature women in the lead. Although the show is pure brilliance, one criticism some have had is that it doesn’t feature strong, well-rounded female characters. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey’s characters and performances are so nuanced and masterful that this is an easy sin to forgive, especially since the show’s format mimics American Horror Story in that each season is a whole new mini-series type tale.

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REPORT DWTS replaced Brooke Burke with Erin Andrews to attract young males

ByDarren O

A recent report indicates that the replacement of Brooke Burke-Charvet with Erin Andrews on Dancing With The Stars is a direct attempt by ABC to attract more young male viewers. Read what the sources had to say and how Brooke, a mother of 4, reacted to the dismissal via Twitter.

Bachelorette’s Jef Holm: Current contestants don’t say good things about Juan Pablo Galavis
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Bachelorette’s Jef Holm: Current contestants don’t say good things about Juan Pablo Galavis

ByEmily

Bachelorette winner Jef Holm said current contestants have “very few good things” to say about Bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis. As for his personal opinion on the current star, Jef said Juan Pablo “doesn’t seem likable at all.”

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Mob Wives’ Karen Gravano filed a $40M lawsuit against Grand Theft Auto V makers

ByEmily

Grand Theft Auto V isn’t just a game to former Mob Wives star Karen Gravano. The daughter of a mobster turncoat, Karen claims Grand Theft Auto V makes stole her likeness for character Antonia Bottino. Now Karen wants $40 million in damages.

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Barry Weiss spin-off Barry’d Treasure airs March 18 after Storage Wars Season 5 premiere

ByAsa Hawks

A&E officially announced today that the original band of storage locker warriors will be back for another round as Storage Wars Season 5 premieres March 18 with two brand new back-to-back episodes starting at 9/8c. Although fans will be seeing bidding mainstays Brandi, Jarrod, Casey, Rene, Darrell and Ivy doing battle, they won’t be treated to more antics from charismatic jokester Barry Weiss — not until 10/9c that is! Yupppp! Barry Weiss hand landed his own show! Keep reading for all the details.

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DOCUMENTS Angela Stanton’s motion for summary judgment against Phaedra Parks with depositions

ByAsa Hawks

Things are slowly moving forward in the legal showdown between The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Phaedra Parks and author Angela Stanton with Angela’s attorney filing a motion for summary judgment on Monday, which essentially is asking the judge to rule prior to the case going to trial. The motion arguess that Phaedra has continually dodged all attempts to be deposed and has as yet not presented a single bit of evidence to dispute Angela’s claims that Phaedra was involved in criminal activities including check fraud and auto theft. Keep reading for a bullet point summary as well as the full documents, which includes depositions from eyewitnesses backing up Angela’s claims, as well as one of Angela’s exes revealing that Phaedra was known to be exceptionally talented at a particular sex act!

Breaking Boston star Caitlin Norden’s brothers both lost a leg in Boston Marathon bombings

ByAsa Hawks

One of the inspirational stories to be featured on A&E’s new reality series Breaking Boston is that of 25-year-old Caitlin Norden, whose life was forever altered by the Boston Marathon bombings in April of 2013 after both of her brothers lost a leg during the second explosion. Keep reading for the Norden family’s inspirational story that will surely be an emotional tour de force on the show’s inaugural season.

Bethenny Frankel reacts to talk show cancellation in open post — and it’s a bit surprising
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Bethenny Frankel reacts to talk show cancellation in open post — and it’s a bit surprising

ByEmily

Well, this is a bit unexpected. In the wake of her talk show cancellation, Bethenny Frankel said she’s pleased to be moving on with life. She added, “I’m a little over myself and wouldn’t blame anyone else for being over me as well.”

UPDATES Teen Mom 2’s Adam Lind charged with 5 crimes, remains hospitalized
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UPDATES Teen Mom 2’s Adam Lind charged with 5 crimes, remains hospitalized

ByEmily

Chelsea Houska’s ex-boyfiend Adam Lind has been charged with five crimes related to his fiery car crash on Friday — which he will have to face as soon as he’s released from the hospital. Details on his charges and what sources tell us about his condition…

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MUG SHOT Party Down South’s Lyle Boudreaux arrested for allegedly stealing credit card out of a car

ByAsa Hawks

It was recently reported that the cast of CMT’s Party Down South are holding out for more money before returning for a second season, and it seems one cast member is in some particularly dire financial straits. 28-year-old Lyle Boudreaux was arrested late Saturday night in Maurice Louisiana after he allegedly broke into a parked car and stole a credit card from a purse, which he then reportedly used to open a tab at a nearby bar.

VIDEO Watch the full Being Amber MTV special with Amber Portwood — plus recap and review
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VIDEO Watch the full Being Amber MTV special with Amber Portwood — plus recap and review

ByEmily

In case you missed it, watch the full Being Amber special, which documented Teen Mom Amber Portwood’s first few days out of prison. Plus, a recap on all of the emotional scenes — and a personal review on the special.

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True Detective spoilers – a theory on what’s really going on

ByAsa Hawks

I’m a HUGE fan of HBO’s new series True Detective starring Matthew McConoughey and Woody Harrelson as two distinctly different detectives investigating a bizarre occult-like murder in the cane fields of Louisiana. However, my fandom is strictly reserved to watching the episodes every week, and doesn’t extend to the obsessive True Detective detective work being done online by fans and critics attempting to decipher the seemingly infinite number of clues and Easter eggs hidden throughout the show. Well, at least it didn’t until yesterday morning. Keep reading for the revealing conclusion I reached after my 32-hour Rust Cohle-worthy marathon insomniacal investigation — just in time for episode 6!

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Amish Mafia’s John Schmucker receives jail sentence for December arrest

ByAsa Hawks

Season 3 of Discovery Channel’s series Amish Mafia is set to premiere Tuesday night, but it seems the show’s producers are already getting plenty of material for Season 4 as one of the show’s stars, John Schmucker, was given a fine and a jail sentence by a Pennsylvania District judge on Friday and camera crews were there to capture it all.

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PHOTO Is Shahs Of Sunset’s Mercedes “MJ” Javid Pregnant?

ByAsa Hawks

Mercedes “MJ” Javid may have some rather “Shahcking” news for fans! Late Friday night the 41-year-old Shahs of Sunset star blatantly hinted that she may be pregnant by posting an instagram photo of what appears to be chocolate covered donuts and some sort of chocolate cake along with the caption, “my weird cravings have already started! how will i make it through these 9 months? #shahs”

UPDATE – Mercedes’ co-star Reza Farahan has ramped up the rumor with a couple tweets suggesting MJ is carrying a baby for Reza and his fiance Adam Neely!

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Is binge-watching bad for you?

ByRuby Turpin

When the whole season of House of Cards was released on Valentines Day, many Americans settled in to watch episode after episode of the addictive thriller; but, some people didn’t just indulge, they binged. What constitutes binge-watching, though? How many episodes is too many? Can too much of a good thing be dangerous?

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PHOTOS VIDEO Chelsea Houska’s ex Adam Lind in fiery car crash, charges pending

ByAsa Hawks

Charges are pending against Teen Mom 2 star Adam Lind after he was involved in a fiery car crash Friday afternoon. According to a Sioux Falls police, Adam was driving his 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at “a high rate of speed” when he collided with a 2003 Lincoln Town Car driven by 87-year-old Donna L. Fodness. After hitting the Lincoln, Adam’s Corvette ran into a traffic signal pole and then a fence before bursting into flames. Keep reading for more info and photos from the crash scene.

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VIDEO PHOTOS Meet the cast of Breaking Boston reality series produced by Mark Wahlberg

ByAsa Hawks

A&E is teaming up with executive Mark Wahlberg once again, this time for another Beantown-centric series titled Breaking Boston premiering in March. Unlike previous reality show attempts set in Boston that The Boston Globe described as “jokey” (Southie Rules) and “crass” (Wicked Single), Breaking Boston hopes to be inspirational as it focuses on the lives of four young women struggling to overcome very difficult situations with the help of close friends and family. Keep reading to meet the cast and see the first preview clip!

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TLC officially announces Breaking Amish Season 3 spin-off Return To Amish

ByAsa Hawks

We previously reported that the cast of TLC’s original Breaking Amish reality series was recently seen filming again, and now the network has confirmed fans will soon get to see Abe, Rebecca, Jeremiah, Sabrina and Kate on our televisions again in what they are calling a “spin-off” series (???) with the working title Return To Amish. Keep reading for all the details, including when the show is set to premiere!

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Sarah Hyland groped by fan at Modern Family event in Australia, leaves in tears

ByAsa Hawks

The stars of ABC’s Modern Family are currently in Australia filming a family vacation episode and on Wednesday night Qantas airlines threw the cast a party at The Sebel Pier One in Sydney. 23-year-old actress Sarah Hyland was in attendance (photos included), but left abruptly after a male fan allegedly groped her breast after asking to take a photo with her.

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VIDEO Fallon strikes viral gold again as Brian Williams raps ‘Rapper’s Delight’

ByDarren O

Fallon does it again! Watch the immaculately edited clip of NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams laying down the flow on the 1979 game-changing Sugar Hill Gang song “Rapper’s Delight” with a cameo from his partner in news, Lester Holt.