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NeNe Leakes is a grandmother! Her son Bryson welcomes daughter

NeNe Leakes is a grandmother. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star’s son Bryson’s girlfriend gave birth to their daughter, Bri’asia, two months ago and although she was in shock when she first heard the news, NeNe is embracing her role and sharing her new granddaughter with the world.

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Jacqueline Laurita’s son Nicholas diagnosed with autism

Having a third child was not an easy feat for Jacqueline Laurita. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star had tried for years to conceive a sibling for her daughter, Ashlee, and son Chris, but it wasn’t happening for her. After several miscarriages, Jacqueline finally gave birth to Nicholas in 2009. Because of the difficulties she faced, once he finally arrived, Jacqueline was over the moon, celebrating and appreciating each of his milestones in a big way.

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PHOTOS Elisabeth Moss pulls a Miley Cyrus, shows off new short blonde hair

August is apparently the month for drastic hair changes! The latest celeb to give her skull rug a complete makeover is (former?) Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss, who followed the lead of Miley Cyrus by going with a really short and really blonde look at the New York City premiere of For A Good Time Call… last night. (Are we seeing the beginning of the end for long, dark hair?!? I blame global warming!)

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PHOTO Catelynn Lowell with long hair!

Check out Teen Mom star Catelynn Lowell rockin’ some long locks! Catelynn shared the photo of herself with long brown hair on Twitter earlier today along with the hash tag #Longhairdontcare. Everybody sing along…

Hop up out the bed, turn my swag on
Pay no attention to them haters
Because we whip ’em off
And we ain’t doin’ nothin’ wrong
So don’t tell me nothin’
I’m just trying to have fun
So keep the party jumping

So what’s up? (yeah)
And now they don’t know what to do
We turn our back and whip our hair and just
Shake em off, shake em off
Shake em off, shake em off

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The Office ending after Season 9

The end is coming! (That’s what she said.)

The Office executive producer Greg Daniels announced on a conference call earlier today that the award-winning sitcom would be ending its run after nine seasons, with the final episode coming in May of 2013. Keep reading for all the details, including some of the surprises fans can expect in the show’s last season.

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Giuliana and Bill Rancic’s baby is due any day now!

Giuliana and Bill Rancic had a long road to parenthood but their day has finally come — well, almost. After years of trying to conceive on their own, even undergoing in vitro fertilization with no success, the Giuliana & Bill couple opted for a surrogate who quickly became pregnant with their biological child and could give birth to their son at any moment.

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Mob Wives star Renee Graziano being sued for $77m by her plastic surgeon

Yes. The little letter you see in front of the number 77 is an “m.” One Dr. Andrew Klapper has filed a 77-million-dollar lawsuit against Renee Graziano of Mob Wives fame after she claimed on multiple occasions that she nearly died on his operating table. Read on for how the tale of Renee’s new tail might end up costing her way more than she bargained for.

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Gary Shirley jokes about Farrah Abraham’s album and single

Teen Mom star Gary Shirley is no stranger to having a little fun on Twitter (as his “It’s Gary Time” motto and ID would attest) and last night was no exception as he shared a series of tweets obviously making light of cast mate Farrah Abraham’s recent album release and the much-disparaged single “Finally Getting Up From Rock Bottom.”

Survivor: Philippines’ Katie Hanson bikini photos

If I’m going to do the blonde beauty queen new contestant for Survivor: Philippines it would be bikini-hypocritical of me not to profile up the brunette right? Right! Fresh off the hot heels of former Miss Teen Utah, Angie Layton, we’ve got former Miss Delaware Katie Harmon. See Katie doing various two-pieces justice, get some bio info and catch the official CBS intro video for the woman who’s looking to become a State Trooper so she can pull you over and put you in hand-cuffs!

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Maci Bookout on Teen Mom final episodes and co-parenting with Ryan Edwards and Dalis Connell

Maci Bookout and Ryan Edwards have always had a hard time co-parenting. Now, as fans prepare to say goodbye to the cast of Teen Mom after four seasons, we will get to see if Maci and Ryan can finally work through their issues and reach common ground. Keep reading for a preview clip of this week’s episode in which Bentley asks Ryan and his girlfriend Dalis to attend his impromptu birthday party and read what Maci had to say recently about Ryan, Dalis, and the final two episodes of Teen Mom.

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REPORT Nicki Minaj lands gig as American Idol judge

Nicki Minaj is the latest celebrity to reportedly be joining the judges’ panel on the upcoming 12th season of American Idol after both Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced they’d be leaving the show following last season. A couple of sources have confirmed the news, and while it may come as a surprise to most, she’d been eyeing the job for months!

Survivor: Philippines’ Angie Layton bikini photos

The cast for Survivor: Philippines has been officially announced and I know that it is going to shock you that a couple of the contestants are extremely sexy former beauty queens. Hey, there’s a reason that keeps happening folks and Miss Angie Layton from Provo, Utah is a prime and fine example why. Check out the 20-year-old doing that little thing they call the bikini some serious justice.

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Jenelle Evans’s son Jace had surgery and Barbara didn’t even tell her

Things seemed to be looking up for troubled mother and daughter tandem Barbara Evans and Jenelle Evans as they recently shared photos of themselves together having fun at Jenelle’s son Jace’s third birthday party, and were even reportedly looking at getting a house together. But things have apparently taken a turn for the worse as Jenelle took to her blog moments ago and angrily revealed that part of the reason her mother hadn’t been returning her calls is because Jace had surgery yesterday! Barbara then told Jenelle she wouldn’t be able to see her son until Friday. Needless to say, Jenelle is NOT happy! Keep reading for what Jenelle posted, including revealing medical reasons why she thinks Barbara is unfit to take care of Jace.

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PHOTOS Is Vinny Guadagnino dating Guy Code co-star Melanie Iglesias?

Vinny Guadagnino and Paul “DJ Pauly D” Delvecchio were the only two single guys during the filming of Jersey Shore season 6. Now, it looks like Pauly is the last man standing. Vinny has been spending some serious time with his Guy Code co-star Melanie Iglesias and it appears as though their relationship is more serious than “just friends.”

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PHOTO Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June as a teenager

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo matriarch June Shannon is quickly becoming a huge celebrity thanks to her uncouth carefree attitude and quotes like this: “Granted, I ain’t the most beautimous out the box, but a little paint on this barn, shine it back to its original condition. Cause it shines up like it’s brand new.” And just in case you were wondering what that barn looked like when it was a little closer to brand new (you know, with a little less vajingle jangle) check out this photo of a young June Shannon framed up with a cutout of current barn owner, Sugar Bear!

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PHOTOS Former Orange County Housewife Lynne Curtin at the Sunset Strip Music Festival

Lynne Curtin is bursting back on to the scene! Or at least some of her is. The former Real Housewives of Orange County star attended last night’s 5th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival Official VIP Party at the Sky Bar at Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California, and the newly single Lynne didn’t leave much to the imagination in her tight-fitting dress.

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Farrah Abraham’s “Baby Bum” workout video

Another day, another “business” venture for future former Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham! (Most unenthusiastic exclamation point ever.) As previously hinted at waaaaay back in November of 2011, Farrah wants to share her secrets to maintaining an Abrahamtastic figure in the form of a series of workout videos, the first of which (titled “Baby Bum”) was uploaded to Youtube yesterday. (I think she missed the boat by not calling it “Farrahrobics”)

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Real World star Joey Kovar Found Dead

Joey Kovar has died. The 29-year-old reality show star had been battling his addiction for several years as fans saw during his appearance on Real World: Hollywood. Joey also appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew to get help with his addiction to cocaine and ecstasy. While the cause of death has yet to be released, Joey’s family suspects that his addiction played a part in his passing.

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Life imitates art: Walter White wanted for being like Breaking Bad’s Walter White

55-year-old Walter White has been placed on the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office most wanted list after breaking parole for… Making and selling meth. At least I know what my favorite story of 2012 will be. Read on for the best TV doppelganger story ever.

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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo ratings by episode (updated through episode 7)

It’s not often that a spin-off series eclipses the original in the ratings, but that is certainly the case with TLC’s controversial smash hit Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which beat out Toddlers & Tiaras last week with almost twice as many viewers! Keep reading to see a continually updated graphic with the ratings from the first four episodes of HCHBB with ratings of some other popular reality shows this past week for comparison.

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FASHION FAIL Rebecca Ferdinando at London Premiere of Total Recall

Total Recall (remember that remake?) had its London Premiere today and actress Rebecca Ferdinando showed up in a rather unfortunate little black dress that looked like it had been hastily repaired after a tiger attack – and not in a good way. (Not that there is a good way.) Keep reading to see the full-sized look and find out what we think the infamously brutal Project Runway judges might have said about it!

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Your daily Gary Shirley shirtless on a tractor photo

Farrah Abraham isn’t the only one gearing up for life post-Teen Mom! Co-star Gary Shirley looks to be hitting the career path running rolling as he pursues his new career in… landscaping? Or maybe a Snapper mower calendar model? Either way, if you think you can handle it you need to keep reading because It’s Gary Time!

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Did Alexis Bellino buy Twitter followers?

Alexis Bellino has been accused of buying Twitter followers after Rumorfix noticed that she had gained over 30,000 followers in just two days. The jump seemed to point to that one thing, however, she now has a new explanation and even insinuates that one of her Real Housewives of Orange County co-stars could be behind the scandal.

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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann welcome baby boy Kash Kade

Kim Zolciak has just announced some huge news! Kash Kade has arrived. No, it’s not her new techno album or her favorite new rapper, it’s her second son with her husband of nearly two years, Kroy Biermann. Kash arrived earlier today, August 15, 2012, and he and Kim are doing great.

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Farrah Abraham’s ex-boyfriend Daniel Alvarez speaks out about break-up

Last night, fans of Teen Mom watched as Farrah traveled to Austin, Texas to meet the parents of her boyfriend, Daniel Alvarez. However, after a few awkward conversations about their future and a dinner that left Daniel’s step-mom in complete shock, things took a turn for the worse. Daniel appeared to completely bail on Farrah, failing to return to the couple’s hotel room and ignoring all of her phone calls. But is reality really real? Daniel is speaking out and letting fans know what MTV left out and revealing the complete story behind what actually happened between him and Farrah!

Oh, and what was up with Farrah’s mysterious topless mermaid tattoo?

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PHOTOS Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino joins Celebrity Big Brother 2012

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has just joined the cast of Celebrity Big Brother 2012. The Jersey Shore star known for his fantastic abs is on his way to conquering the overseas reality TV market with his latest appearance. The premiere episode of Celebrity Big Brother aired tonight in the United Kingdom and fans were shocked to see him enter the house — it was completely unexpected.

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Is Porsha Williams Stewart the newest Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member?

Porsha Williams Stewart is the latest Atlanta native to be rumored to be joining the season 5 cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta. A new report claims that Porsha, the grandaughter of civil rights leader Hosea Williams, has officially joined the cast after filming for over a month. She will fill the spot of Sheree Whitfield who left/got fired following last season.

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Farrah Abraham releases music video for song “On My Own”

Farrah Abraham’s first single, “Finally Getting Up From Rock Bottom,” caused quite the stir when it hit the internet last week, and now she has released her second single from the My Teenage Dream Ended soundtrack titled “On My Own” with a homemade music video! Keep reading to see the homemade video featuring Farraha nd her daughter Sophia, read my best guess as to the lyrics, and check out an excerpt from the “On My Own” chapter of her memoir the song is in reference to

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VIDEO What do the locals think of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo?

So is the family of Honey Boo Boo what they appear to be on TV or are they putting on a show for the cameras. See the following local news report from WMAZ out of Macon, GA and let their neighbors tell you what they think. As for what I think? I think the whole darn town of McIntyre ought to get their own show!

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Catelynn Lowell is prepared to adopt her 6-year-old brother

Teen Mom stars Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra are two very responsible young people. Even when Cate became pregnant at a young age, the two knew what was best for the child, and put her up for adoption. Now, they may be part of another adoption — the adoption of Catelynn’s brother, Nicholas.

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Teresa Giudice: My husband humiliated me! Will she divorce him?

Teresa Giudice is dishing about her marriage in the new issue of In Touch Weekly. After fans saw her husband, Joe Giudice, on the phone with a woman who referred to him as ‘baby,’ they want an explanation. Plus, Joe has been awfully mean to Teresa as of late, calling her a b***h and a c**t on a recent episode and even saying she was a fat a**.

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Jenelle Evans vs Snooki: Twitter feud leads to Jenelle being blocked!

Jenelle Evans and Snooki have engaged in a bit of a Twitter feud! The Teen Mom 2 star called out Snooki earlier for allegedly not being willing to change diapers or do the dirty mommy duties and she quickly responded by releasing a statement of her own — and blocking Jenelle.

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All you need to know about The Manzo Brothers’ BLK Water

Albie and Chris Manzo, sons of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Caroline Manzo, are promoting a new product called BLK Water. The concept is easy — it’s water, but black, and it is supposed to be better for you, even promoting health and good sleep. According to the official website,  BLK is “an innovation of Nature and Science.”

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MUG SHOT Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June Shannon 2008 arrest details

TLC’s new reality series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has been the talk of the internet ever since more than two million viewers tuned in to watch six-year-old former Toddlers & Tiaras star Alana Thompson and her self-proclaimed redneck Georgia family participating in all manner of socially uncouth activities including: bobbing for pigs feet, mud flopping, excessive flatuation, and bidding on nearly-expired junk food at a local auction. Now we can add another shocking entry to the resume: an arrest! Keep reading to see June “The Coupon Queen” Shannon’s memorable mug shot photo after a 2008 arrest!

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Beverly Hills Nannies Ariane Bellamar bikini photos

In case you were wondering why Beverly Hills Nannies mom Ariane Bellamar is in need of a nanny, at least one of the reasons is weekly excursions with a photographer to pose for amazing photoshoots in various locations around Southern California! A couple weeks ago we shared Ariane’s picture-perfect trip to Whole Foods (I know it sounds lame, but if you’ve seen the photos you will understand) and this week she took to the beaches of Malibu where she looked Bellamarvelous in a pink bikini!

Is Alisa Maria the new addition to Real Housewives of New Jersey?

There may be some change ahead on the Real Housewives of New Jersey. A new report has surfaced that housewife friend, celebrity stylist, and fashion designer Alisa Maria may be joining the cast of the show for the upcoming fifth season. Alisa has already been on the show and is close friends with a few of the girls, but not all of them (of course). Find out more about Alisa and which team she will be on if she makes it as a cast member next season!

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How Gil and Kelly Jo Bates pay for their 19 children

Of course now The Bates are reality stars (if the show works out,) so the opportunities that come along with that will help pay for their children, but they’ve been already surviving for two decades with a large brood. The question is: how do two non-billionaire adults find the money to feed and care for so many children?

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Are Jenelle Evans and Kieffer Delp still together? Introducing the Jeniefferometer!

Click to find out the current relationship status of Jenelle Evans and Kieffer Delp!Are you about three break-ups and reconciliations behind in Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans and Kieffer Delp’s on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again… relationship? Are you having to call off from work in an attempt to stay up to date on their current status? If so, have no fear! Starcasm is here! Introducing the Jeniefferometer, an amazing device built by our in-house technicians (aka third-world sweatshop) that will monitor Jenelle and Kieffer for you! Keep reading to see it in action and find out the current status of Jenieffer!

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PHOTOS TLC premieres “High School Moms” tonight

TLC continues to try to capitalize on the succes of MTV’s popular reality series 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom by following their other 2012 shows My Teen is Pregnant and So Am I and Birth Moms with a new pseudo-pilot for High School Moms, premiering tonight at 10/9c. High School Moms takes cameras into the hallways of Florence Crittenton High School and into the lives of some of its student body — which is made up entirely of pregnant young girls! Keep reading for a description of the show as well as photos of some of the girls we will meet in the premiere.

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Teen Mom Farrah Abraham’s entire album now available!

Farrah Abraham made quite the stir last week when the debut single “Finally Getting Up From Rock Bottom” hit the internet. But, as we mentioned in that post, Farrah ahas completed an entire album’s worth of songs, each titled after one of the chapters in her new book, My Teenage Dream Ended. The album is only available as a download and comes free with the purchase of the Kindle version of My Teenage Dream Ended (from what we understand), but it is now available as a separate download for $8.99 or 99 cents per song on Amazon. KEep reading for the complete track listing with links to each song and a sample.

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MUG SHOT Chad Johnson arrested for allegedly head-butting Evelyn Lozada

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson, formerly known as, Chad Ochocinco, was arrested after allegedly head butting his new wife Evelyn Lozada. Evelyn stars on VH1’s Basketball Wives. Read on for the details including why Johnson remains behind bars.

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VIDEO Lisa Vanderpump shoots opening credits for ‘SUR’ spin-off series

Lisa Vanderpump is hard at work on her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills spin-off series, tentatively titled SUR. The show takes place at her swanky West Hollywood restaurant SUR Lounge, and Thursday she filmed the opening credits — in a bright pink 1931 convertible. Would you expect any less from Mrs. Vanderpump?

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Nickelodeon cancels ‘Victorious’ – Victoria Justice and creator Dan Schneider respond

Nickelodeon has official announced its popular sitcom Victorious will be canceled after the upcoming third season. The announcement comes on the heels of the network’s cancelation of iCarly – although both shows will live on with a crossover spin-off series titled Sam & Cat as well as the iCarly spin-off, Gibby. Keep reading for the reaction of Dan Schneider, creator of both shows, as well as Victoria Justice, the star of Victorious.

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Maci Bookout turns 21, shares first legal drinking photos, celebrates in Charlotte

Today is a very special day for Teen Mom star Maci Bookout as she turns 21 years old and can finally give all of us in the “media” the Johnny Cash salute with pictures of her legally drinking alcohol. Keep reading to see Maci gettin’ her legal drank on as well as some more fun photos from her day at Carowinds amusement park with friends.

UPDATE – Photos and tweets added from throughout the night, including a special birthday wish to mom from Bentley!

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Farrah Abraham responds to criticism of debut song “Rock Bottom”

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham is not afraid to try new things when it comes to continuing a career after her run on the game-changing MTV show. One of the recent ventures was to record songs that will accompany her book, My Teenage Dream Ended. She gave an early listen with the debut track “Getting Up From Rock Bottom” via InTouch and the criticism of the intensely Autotuned track has come fast and fierce. Farrah recently spoke with Ology and addressed the bashing of the song. Read her reply and see a sampling of some of the critiques of the tune.

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How Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson brings home the bacon for Honey Boo Boo’s family

Honey Boo Boo’s baby-daddy Mike Thompson seems to have managed the art of sleeping sitting up while maintaining his sanity among all the other women in his household. So how does “Sugar Bear” bring home the bacon for beautimous Mama June and the rest of the family? Let’s investigate and properly redneckognize our leading man!

Has the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 3 Reunion been filmed or not?

According to numerous reports by Radar Online, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 3 Reunion was filmed last Tuesday. The site has provided all sorts of insider information on who was there, who was not, and what went down during the marathon 8-hour taping. But wait. The infamous Housewives reunion shows are almost never filmed before the season airs, and host Andy Cohen was in New York City filming Watch What Happens Live! all week. So were the Radar Online reports false?

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VIDEOS Jenelle Evans films son Jace’s 3rd birthday party

Jace Vahn Evans, son of Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans, turned 3 last week and on Sunday, he attended his birthday party. On the guest list were Jenelle, her mother Barbara Evans, her boyfriend Kieffer Delp, and the MTV camera crew. Jenelle recorded a couple of videos of her own to share with fans. Care for a Teen Mom 2 sneak peek?

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Adrienne Maloof launches OMG Cases, talks split from Dr. Paul Nassif

Adrienne Maloof and Dr. Paul Nassif may want to proceed with their separation in a reasonable manner, but is that really possible? A split is always hard, especially when children are involved, so this may prove to be more trouble than either had bargained for. Check out Adrienne at last night’s event and get her latest comments on the split.

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VIDEO Vinny Guadagnino pulled over by “disrespectful” cops

If we told you one of the stars of Jersey Shore ran afoul of the law in New York earlier today, the last person you would probably think we were talking about would be Vinny Guadagnino! The 24-year-old reality star was pulled over by NYPD earlier today and the experience was a little disturbing, at least according to his account recorded and uploaded to Youtube just after it happened!

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PHOTOS Honey Boo Boo’s Anna welcomes baby girl Kaitlyn

You read that right. Toddlers & Tiaras breakout Go-Go Juice chuggin’ star Alana Thompson, better known as Honey Boo Boo Child, is an aunt. Boo Boo’s new show premieres tonight and her pregnant at the time older sister Anna Shannon is part of the cast. See a video teaser of Anna getting an ultrasound (Boo Boo gets one too to check for chicken nuggets), and see some adorable photos of Alana’s newborn niece!

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VIDEOS PHOTOS Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Karlie Redd on Scream Queens

Before Karlie Redd hit ratings gold with VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta she was keeping it reality real on another VH1 show called Scream Queens. Miss Redd was cast for the second season of the show featuring buxom young ladies competing to land a “role” in Saw 3D. While Karlie only made it to the end of the 3rd episode she left in her wake some seriously righteous reality moments I want to share with you. During her entire run KR was determined to win but her determination ended up being her downfall as she “got the ax” because she tried too dang hard. But before that happened she managed to play a witch, eat raw steak meat and have herself covered in a bucket full of maggots. So who wants to see our girl gnaw down some uncooked steak and get a maggoty shower? Of course you do!

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Storage Wars’ Brandi Passante family photos

Brandi Passante is one of the breakout stars of A&E’s smash hit reality series Storage Wars, partly due to her charismatically cantankerous relationship with her husband partner Jarrod Schulz, and partly due to the fact that she is remarkably attractive, even when she’s not surrounded by silver-backed gorillas and Darth Yuuuppers. But, despite all the fame (and numerous fan sites), Brandi has managed to keep her private life just that — private. For the most part. Keep reading to see some very rare family photos of Brandi, including her 7-year-old daughter with husband partner Jarrod Schulz, as well as childhood photos of herself and a picture of her mother as a young woman!

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Countess LuAnn de Lesseps’ has her tubes tied, says her mom

Although Countess LuAnn de Lesseps has been trying to get pregnant all season of Real Housewives of New York, someone very close to her is claiming that it simply isn’t a possiblity for her. Is The Countess trying to pull the wool over our eyes and create a bogus story-line for herself that will keep her fans interested?

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VIDEO Leah Calvert and Corey Simms’ daughter Ali takes her first steps

Anyone who has watched Teen Mom 2 knows Leah Calvert and Corey Simms’ daughter Aliannah has had to deal with all sorts of medical issues and tests — quite the load for a 2-year-old! (Not to mention her family!) Fortunately, after a couple of years of tender loving care, Ali has remained strong and is now doing better than ever. Just a couple of months after her twin sister Aleeah began walking, Ali is taking her first steps! Keep reading to watch the brief clip of Ali’s first steps and get the reaction from some of those closest to her!

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Sesame Street Season 43 celebrity guest promo photos

Sunny Day, Sweepin’ the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
For the 43rd Season of Sesame Street!

Despite what area of the country you’re from, your economic class, your race, or your religion — if you’re American, then chances are you spent a good deal of your childhood growing up on Sesame Street. Thankfully, this historic avenue where learning is cool and fun (and bullying non-existent) is still around after more than forty years on the air! Keep reading to check out photos of all the celebrity guests for the upcoming 43rd season of Sesame Street, watch a couple preview clips, and read the full press release announcing a new Elmo element (Elmoment?) that is being added to the show!