Melissa Gorga denies her book advocates rape, Teresa Giudice doesn’t understand her fraud charges
Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice may be mortal enemies but they have one thing in common: a heavy case of denial.
REPORT Caroline Manzo’s out, Dina Manzo’s back in for sixth season of RHONJ
There will likely be some big changes during the next season of Real Housewives of New Jersey, although viewers might know what to expect: According to reports, Dina Manzo is in talks to rejoin the show after a hiatus. Meanwhile, her estranged sister is off to a show of her own.
16 and Pregnant’s Kristina Head’s lawsuit against Starcasm dismissed, court orders her to pay attorneys’ fees plus sanctions
A Texas district court judge has ordered 16 and Pregnant Season 4 cast member Kristina Head (formerly Kristina Robinson) to reimburse Starcasm’s parent company Chicory Media, LLC for attorneys’ fees incurred in the course of successfully defending Kristina’s defamation lawsuit, which was dismissed on July 12, 2013 under the Texas anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) statute designed to protect those exercising their freedom of speech in regards to a matter of public concern. In addition, the court imposed a $10,000 sanction against Kristina, an option permitted under the statute “to deter the party who brought the legal action from bringing similar actions.” Keep reading to find out what the case was about and what other media outlets were named in the suit.
American Pickers moves to Wednesday night, heads to Europe for Season 6 premiering October 9
History’s blockbuster treasure hunting travel series American Pickers is making some major changes when it returns for its sixth season this October. In addition to moving from Monday nights to Wednesday nights at 9/8c, the new season will feature Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz exercising their picking (and language and currency conversion) skills on the backroads of England and Italy!
Everything dies: The chemistry between Breaking Bad and Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska
The stark and haunting similarities between Breaking Bad and Bruce Springsteen’s classic album Nebraska.
Justin Timberlake was so starstruck by this celeb he peed his pants
It was a JT-fest Tuesday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and during the Timberlake festivities Justin shared a funny anecdote about the only time he’s ever really lost his mind, and a little bladder control, when meeting a celebrity.
You can spend an afternoon with ‘Bachelor’ Ben Flajnik for just $2,500
Somewhere, Farrah Abraham is kicking herself for not thinking of this first: Former Bachelor star Ben Flajnik offered fans the opportunity to spend the afternoon with him for a cool $2,500. See what that bargain buys you…
REPORT Kendra Wilkinson had a stroke after car accident last spring
Kendra Wilkinson came face-to-face with her own mortality last April when she dealt with a scary car crash and subsequent stroke. The young mother reportedly struggled to recover from the emotionally jolting experience.
Before her stroke, Mama Elsa was divorcing Marysol’s dad after 50 years of marriage
On Monday night’s episode of Real Housewives of Miami, Marysol Patton has a meeting with her dad on camera and reveals that before her mother Elsa suffered a stroke this March, her parents were about to divorce after 50 years together.
Breaking Amish LA’s Andrew Schmucker jailed again, ordered into rehab facility
It seems like every time Andrew Schmucker makes his dramatic entrance on any of TLC’s Breaking Amish shows (and he’s on all of them) he has just gotten out of jail. With that in mind, it appears as though Andrew might be preparing for his next grand intro on whatever the next incarnation of Breaking Amish is going to be because he was just ordered last month to serve time in jail as well as complete 45 days of inpatient treatment at the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. Keep reading for a look at Andrew’s criminal history and find out what crimes he committed in March of 2011 that his recent probation problems stem from.
Army Wives canceled by Lifetime after 7 seasons
Lifetime announced today it’s pulling the plug on its longest-running series, Army Wives. However, fans of the show won’t be left entirely high and dry. Read what there is to look forward to…
VIDEO Senator Ted Cruz quotes Duck Dynasty during Obamacare ‘Phil-a-buster’
During Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s all-night stand against the funding of Obamacare he called upon the cast of Duck Dynasty for inspiration and to drive home a point about his particular hopes for the country moving forward. Cruz spent 21 hours and 19 minutes trying in every way to explain why he feels that Obamacare is bad for America. At one point, he called upon the philosophies of Phil, Jase, Willie and Silas Robertson. News outlets have pointed out this wasn’t a filibuster but in a way it was kind of a Phil-a-buster. See just the part where he quotes DD a lot as well as a full transcript of the Philosophies.
PHOTOS Meet Big Tips Texas bartender “Claire Bear” Jimenez
MTV’s newest reality show venture Big Tips Texas is going to introduce America (and the rest of the world) to the scrumptious and rambunctious barmaids of Lewisville, Texas breastaurant Redneck Heaven, but one cast member is already pretty well known in the central part of the Lone Star State. Meet Claire Jimenez, voted Dallas’ sexiest bartender of 2012!
Aaron Paul says marriage to Lauren Parsekian is easy and exceeds all his expectations
Newlywed Aaron Paul married wife Lauren Parsekian this May, and so far it’s been the best time of his entire life. Icing on the cake, of course, is that Breaking Bad won the best drama series Emmy Sunday night with wife Lauren was by his side.
REPORT Amber Portwood to be released from prison in early November
Some very exciting and positive news from the Teen Mom world today as there are reliable reports that Amber Portwood will be getting out of prison on or around November 6, which is less than a year-and-a-half into her five-year sentence for a felony drug conviction!
PHOTOS & VIDEO Meet Briana Cuoco, Kaley Cuoco’s sister and new contestant on The Voice
Meet Briana Cuoco, the super talented sister of The Big Bang Theory‘s Kaley Cuoco… She’ll likely be a mainstay on this season of The Voice!
Bravo announces Watch What Happens Live Joe and Teresa Giudice special airing Sunday
Bravo announced just a short while ago that immediately following The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 finale on Sunday, September 29 there will be a special “Watch What Happens Live One-on-One with Teresa and Joe Giudice” during which “Andy Cohen sits down exclusively with the couple for the first time since their indictment to set the record straight,” according to the press release.
BEFORE & AFTER Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn explains recent weight loss
During Sunday night’s Primetime Emmy Awards, many Breaking Bad fans expressed shock at Anna Gunn’s dramatically different look. Now the actress clears up why she gained weight in the first place. (Hint: It wasn’t just for her role as Skyler White!)
Kate Gosselin tells Today ex-husband Jon Gosselin’s behind Internet bullying
Former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Kate Gosselin addresses her recent legal battle with ex-husband Jon Gosselin and explains why she decided to take such drastic measures.
More Javi Marroquin and Kailyn Lowry wedding photos and details!
Kailyn Lowry set the record straight about some details related to her wedding. Plus, more pictures of the beautiful bridal party… And, of course, the bride and groom!
Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino fired from Real Housewives of Orange County
According to multiple sources, Gretchen Rossi and Alexis Bellino will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Orange County for Season 9. Find out what insider sources had to say about the decision and who’s confirmed to be returning.
PHOTOS Fast N’ Loud’s Aaron Kaufman before the beard
Discovery’s Fast N’ Loud is the latest break-out hit manly reality show, and like many of its brethren, it features a great deal of facial hair — most of which belongs to fabricator Aaron Hermandez, who boasts one of the lengthiest chin brooms on television today. But despite perhaps a few Ripley’s-worthy exceptions, no man is born with his enviable batch of facial hair, and as such, there are inevitable photographs floating about the interwebs of said man pre-whiskerage. Aaron Kaufman is no exception. Keep reading to see lots of photos of Aaron’s bare chinny-chin-chin as well as his beard’s origin story as told by his ex-girlfriend!
Leaked Real Housewives contract reveals what ‘Friends of the Housewives’ are willing to sacrifice
Before becoming a friend to a Real Housewives star, consider this: You are basically a pawn for reality show producers! A recently leaked contract reveals anyone who appears on the Bravo franchise may be exposed to “public ridicule, humiliation or condemnation.”
Alexis Bellino shares dramatic no makeup photo
When The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Alexis Bellino left her skin therapist on Friday she was so excited about how her post-facial skin was glowing that she shared a completely makeup-free selfie on Facebook. Keep reading for the dramatically different look and see some side-by-side photos of Alexis with and without makeup. Plus, catch up on the latest RHOC report that has Alexis and a cast mate getting fired from the show!
VIDEO PHOTOS Fast N’ Loud’s Gas Monkey Garage at 2013 Red Bull flugtag
The fellers (and superbabe) of Fast N’ Loud‘s Gas Monkey Garage were at Lake Carolyn in Texas on Saturday to compete in the first ever national Red Bull flugtag event in which teams from all across America competed simultaneously in five different cities to take home the top honors. Keep reading to see tons of photos of the gas monkeys decked out in “Flying Circus” themed costumes, watch a video of their flight, and find out what trophy (if any) the team took home!
VIDEO PHOTOS Meet Big Tips Texas ‘Sexy Kitty’ waitress Amber Rosales
MTV’s new reality show venture Big Tips Texas looks to be a wild roller coaster ride of drama, cat fights and female bonding featuring ten sexy employees of the Redneck Heaven bar and restaurant in Lewisville, Texas. These gals work hard and play even harder — and judging from the previews, the hardest worker and the hardest player may just be veteran waitress Amber Rosales. Actually, Amber looks to be the hardest worker; the hardest partier is apparently the show’s eleventh cast member, Amber’s trouble-loving alter ego, Sexy Kitty! Keep reading to meet each identity with some background info on Amber, a video promo for Sexy Kitty, and tons of revealing photos of both!
Countess LuAnn de Lesseps splits from long-time boyfriend Jacques Azoulay
After dating for nearly 4 years, LuAnn de Lesseps has split from boyfriend Jacques Azoulay. Read on for the official statement from the The Real Housewives of New York City star’s rep on the amicable parting of ways.
VIDEO Peter Dinklage singing on Sesame Street is sweet squeeeee!
Just in case you weren’t feeling your Friday yet, I present to you a powerful dose of squeeeee inducing joy in the form of Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage singing “Whatever Simon Says” in a promo for today’s appearance on Sesame Street.
Aviva Drescher pens memoir ‘Leggy Blonde’ – book cover and details
The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Aviva Drescher is joining the ranks of Bravolebrities taking a stab at being an author with her memoir titled Leggy Blonde, due to hit shelves February 25, 2014. According to Aviva, in addition to opening up about the childhood farm accident that cause her to lose a leg, the book will include “my wackadoo childhood, marriage and divorce, family addiction, lawsuits, and more.” Keep reading to find out more and pre-order your copy now!
The Walking Dead’s Maggie (Lauren Cohan) cleans up, poses for Maxim photos
For those fanboys curious what The Walking Dead‘s Maggie Greene might look like in a non-zombie-apocalyptic world where she was able to leave her small Georgia farmhouse to pursue her dream of becoming a model in the big city, then look no further than the new issue of Maxim magazine, which includes an interview with actress Lauren Cohan as well as some walking drop dead gorgeous photos of her all cleaned up and all stripped down! Keep reading for a couple non-Hershel-approved preview pics from the shoot in which Lauren is looking nothing short of zombie-utiful!
What Would Ryan Lochte Do? Get canceled after one season, apparently!
This is probably for the best: Now that What Would Ryan Lochte Do? has been canceled, the Olympic swimmer can go back to doing what he does best… And we don’t have to pretend the show is amusing. TVLine reported E! pulled the plug on WWRLD? after one season because of low ratings: The show…
Is Big Brother’s Aaryn Gries getting a new modeling contract?
During a post-Big Brother interview, Aaryn Gries said getting fired from her modeling agency was a blessing in disguise because it “wasn’t that great of an agency anyway.” Plus, she is already making plans to continue her modeling career.
VIDEO Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 4 first look
Bravo has released a first-look preview at the upcoming 4th Season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and there’s a whole lot going on! The premiere is set for November 4 and it’s confirmed that Joyce Giraud de Ohoven and Carlton Gebbia will join in with Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Kim Richards, Brandi Glanville and Yolanda Foster on the high-end high jinks.
Breaking Bad final episodes extended to 75 minutes each
Yo b!tch! You better check your DVR because the final two episodes of Breaking Bad are going to have 15 more minutes of mind-blowing awesome each! That includes commercials, but still… Keep reading for the announcement and the official Breaking Bad finale poster featuring a fan-favorite character from the first season. (NO SPOILERS)
Ax Men’s William Bart Colantuono killed in helicopter accident
History Channel’s Ax Men advertises itself as a show about a profession that is “as dangerous as any job in history.” The point was regretfully proven on Monday when one of the show’s pilots was killed in a helicopter accident.
Behind-the-scenes America’s Got Talent tell-all book released with 60+ interviews
Tonight is the America’s Got Talent Season 8 finale as the remaining six finalists compete for the coveted one million dollar top prize and a place in AGT history — a history that has included a ventriloquist, an opera singer and a dog act. So what happened to the seven previous winners and what are they up to now? And what about all those fan-favorite contestants who didn’t win? And what really goes on behind the scenes on the show? Find out the answers to these questions as well as some questions you didn’t even know to ask like “Which runner-up skipped town to avoid fulfilling his contract obligations after the show?” and “Which winner forgot to claim his $1 million prize?” in a new behind-the-scenes tell-all book titled Inside AGT: The Untold Stories of America’s Got Talent. Keep reading for info on the book as well as a 22-page sneak peek!
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Shahs of Sunset Season 3 cast photos, bios, premiere date
Bravo just announced that Shahs of Sunset Season 3 will premiere Tuesday, November 5 at 10/9c and judging from the shiny new 24-karat cast photos released by the network of their popular Persian peeps, Season 3 is going to be golden! Keep reading for the preview trailer as well as individual official cast photos of Reza, Asa, GG, Mike, Lilly and MJ. Plus, find out a little bit about what to expect from each cast member in Season 3!
The Simple Life vs. Keeping Up With the Kardashians: Paris Hilton says her show was better
Paris Hilton recently made a casual comment about The Simple Life being the best reality TV show… Which is interesting, considering former BFF Kim Kardashian is the star of her own reality TV show.
VIDEO Duck Dynasty’s Miss Kay says son Alan talked her out of suicide during Phil’s dark days
Duck Dynasty family matriarch Kay Robertson spoke at the “Night of Ducks and Hucks” fundraising event in Monroe, North Carolina Saturday. Miss Kay spoke candidly about the well-publicized dark period she endured with husband Phil during the early days of their marriage, going as far as to explain how her oldest son Alan, at the tender age of just 10, convinced her not to take her own life. See the beautiful testimony as she tells the story of the sound of 3 footsteps outside her bathroom door and how her boys, as children, knew what she needed.
Mad Men’s next season will be the last! (But it won’t end til 2015)
The sadness just won’t stop! Breaking Bad is ending in a few weeks, and now AMC has announced that the series that started their foray into quality, groundbreaking television is going away too! Mad Men‘s next season will be it’s last, but we won’t see the final episode until 15. The series is taking a cue from Breaking Bad, and splitting the final season into two part.
PHOTOS Lindsay Lohan reportedly dating Matt Nordgren from Bravo’s Most Eligible Dallas
It seems that Most Eligible Dallas‘ Matt Nordgren is starring in his own spin-off series titled Most Eligible America, whether there are television cameras there or not! After being linked romantically to The Hills star Audrina Patridge, The Bachelor winner Vienna Girardi, and even The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong for a split second, the 30-year-old former football player is reportedly dating Lindsay Lohan! Keep reading for photos of the couple out on the town in New York City last week during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
PHOTOS Meet Big Tips Texas star Typhani Morgan Gibbs
On October 9th MTV will be putting the T & A back in Texas as they premiere their latest reality show venture, Big Tips Texas, featuring ten super sexy and fun-loving gal pals who all work at Redneck Heaven, an infamous “breastaurant” right outside Dallas, Texas known for its scantily clad staff and risqué themed events like “ABC” (Anything But Clothes), “Naughty Schoolgirls” and “Sexy Santa’s Helpers.” All but one of the official cast members work in the restaurant as waitresses or bartenders, and that one is the person behind all those clever risqué themed events, Redneck Heaven’s head of marketing, Typhani Morgan Gibbs. Keep reading to find out all about Typhani, including photos from back when she worked on the floor of RH, as well as the identity of her Texas big wig boyfriend!
PHOTOS Flashback to NeNe Leakes’ first wedding to Gregg Leakes
In honor of tonight’s I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding Special, here’s a look back at the first time NeNe and Gregg Leakes tied the knot! Check out the Leakes’ 1990s style and what Gregg had to say in a sweet home video.
VIDEO Ben Affleck on brutal Batman backlash: “I’m a big boy”
When it was first announced that Ben Affleck would be the next Batman in the sequel to Man of Steel, the negative backlash was like a tidal wave from fans. The Argo director became the target of an almost unprecedented negative casting reaction on the internet. Watch a clip from Fallon as Ben jokes about the intensity of the ire against him as he notes that even the studio told him it would happen.
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Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Caroline Manzo’s filming a spin-off, Manzo’d With Children
Sources confirm Caroline Manzo will be the first Real Housewives of New Jersey star to get a spin-off show of her own, Manzo’d With Children. Read on for more details, including the show’s focus and who is expected to participate.
19 Kids and Counting’s Jessa Duggar enters courtship, dad Jim Bob Duggar explains what that means
For the first time, viewers of 19 Kids and Counting will get a look at how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will allow their daughters to interact with potential suitors as Jessa Duggar has her first courtship.
Courtland Rogers arrested for harassing Jenelle Evans’ sister Ashleigh Wilson
Jenelle Evans’ estranged husband Courtland Rogers continues to collect customer rewards points from the Brunswick County Jail as he found himself there once again earlier today after being arrested for allegedly harassing Jenelle’s sister Ashleigh Wilson via telephone. Keep reading for more info as well as Courtland and Jenelle’s reactions!
UPDATE – We now have Courtland’s latest mug shot photo.
Walking Dead spin-off series announced, reportedly titled Spread the Dead
Following in the footsteps of Breaking Bad, producers from The Walking Dead announced today they are developing a companion series for the AMC show. Read on for more details…
House of Versace trailer: Gina Gershon is awesome as Donatella Versace in new Lifetime movie
Gina Gershon looks amazing in her transformation into Donatella Versace for the upcoming Lifetime movie House of Versace. But can she hack the accent?
The Ozymandia poem behind last night’s Breaking Bad
I mean, wow! Last night’s Breaking Bad was an emotional nightmare. All the consequences of Walt’s actions came crashing down as his family was finally torn asunder by the destruction of his thirst for power. Walt began his journey in the underworld hoping to find salvation for his family, and got so sucked into the game that he ended up being a toxic entity that would rip everything apart.
Chelsea Houska’s ex Adam Lind’s criminal record and arrest timeline
A source close to Chelsea Houska reveals to us that Adam Lind’s continued disdain for traffic laws and safety has her extremely concerned. She worries that Adam continues to drive with their daughter Aubree in the car and that he still visits bars and other establishments that serve alcohol, which is prohibited based on the conditions from the sentencing after his third DUI conviction in March. We managed to get our hands on Adam’s arrest records and we have to say that we share Chelsea’s concerns! Keep reading to see everything Adam has pled guilty to since May of 2007, including his 3 DUIs, separate charges of exhibition driving and careless driving, and numerous speeding tickets (including one for going 105mph), seatbelt violations, driving without a license, driving without insurance, and other traffic citations.
PHOTOS Teresa Giudice throws Audriana a Barbie themed 4th birthday party
The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice and husband Joe Giudice celebrated their daughter Audriana turning four years old with a Barbie-themed birthday party held at Kidden Around in Wayne, NJ on Saturday. Keep reading for all the fun tweets and photos shared by Teresa from the party, including one featuring herself and Audriana inside a life-sized Barbie doll box!
Big Brother’s Britney Haynes’ infant daughter Tilly diagnosed with cancer
Some tragic news from the world of Big Brother as fan (and Starcasm) favorite Britney Haynes has revealed her infant daughter Tilly, born July 13, has been diagnosed with cancer. Keep reading for the initial announcement from Britney shared on Facebook and her follow-up thank you tweet to all the fans sending “thoughts, wishes, and prayers for my precious girl.”
VIDEO Teen Mom 3’s Mackenzie McKee reveals sex of 2nd baby with cake
It’s been more than a month since Teen Mom 3 star Mackenzie Douthit (now Mackenzie McKee) made the shocking announcement that she was pregnant with her second child, and since that time fans (as well as Mackenzie and Josh) have been dying to know whether Gannon will be having a little brother or little sister. Judging from her tweet, “Hard secret to hold in ;)” on September 11, it appears that Mackenzie found out on Wednesday, but she has kept it from her fans and her husband… until now! Keep reading to watch the video of Josh slicing the first piece from the gender reveal cake and see for yourself whether it is pink or blue — or both!
Watch What Happens Live with Lady Gaga was lowest rated episode of the week
Wednesday night’s episode of Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens: Live! was billed as an “ExtravaGaGanza” as it featured one of the biggest stars on the planet, Lady Gaga herself. But surprisingly, the episode pulled in the fewest viewers of any episode this season (though the season is only four episodes in). Kep reading to find out how man tuned in and which guests on the previous three episodes were able to beat out Lady G!
Kendra Wilkinson would let future daughter pose for Playboy
Kendra Wilkinson is making plans for her next baby! The former Girls Next Door star revealed that if she has a daughter, she wouldn’t have any qualms about allowing her to pose in Playboy.
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Maci Bookout reaches goal in Dare to Dance charity event, but is in 3rd place with 2 days to go
Maci Bookout is competing in the Dare to Dance charity competition this weekend to help raise money for The Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area and she needs your help to take home the People’s Choice trophy because she’s currently in third place behind two other couples for money raised so far. (You know Bentley wants Momma to bring home that trophy, y’all!) Keep reading to find out how you can help Maci and a great charity at the same time, plus get info on how you can be there in person to watch Maci getting her ballroom boogie on this Saturday!
Safety of Courtney Stodden’s breast implants questioned as she is evicted from Celebrity Big Brother
Now that Courtney Stodden has been evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother U.K. house, she is facing questions from viewers about the healthfulness of her “DD” breast implants. See what one plastic surgeon has to say about Courtney’s bust…
VIDEO Jenelle Evans and Nathan Griffith DUI arrest police dashboard camera footage
This weekend Jenelle Evans’ boyfriend Nathan Griffith was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence as well as resisting arrest, speeding, driving while suspended, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Today the police dashboard camera video of the arrest made its way online and in Jenelle explains why Nathan was driving so erratically by saying, “Honestly, we were trying to have sex.” Keep reading to watch the full video! [Now updated with a complete transcript of Jenelle’s conversation with the officers on the scene.]
UPDATE – There is now more information about the dramatic arrest from a local news station, including that Nathan reportedly ran and was tasered before being placed in the back of a police car where he vomited!
Oxygen’s Too Young to Marry premiere coincides with new survey on young marriage
Even though the young adults featured on Too Young to Marry? argue that age is just a number, the majority of American adults believe it is possible to get married too young.