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Is Taylor Armstrong’s new boyfriend Matt Nordgren of Most Eligible Dallas?

It seems Bravo may have a potential crossover in the works as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong spent the weekend of September 23-24 with none other than Matt Nordgren, former University of Texas quarterback and star of Bravo’s new series Most Eligible Dallas! The two were spotted out and about together at numerous events in Dallas last weekend. Keep reading for all the juicy details!

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Melissa Gorga’s “stripper boss” addresses scandal, Jacqueline Laurita posts Teresa Giudice text messages

Gorgagate just keeps getting crazier and crazier! In the latest chapter Melissa Gorga’s former manager at Lookers Gentlemen’s Club (yes, she did use to work there) addresses her time there and Jacqueline Laurita shares some of her text messages with Teresa Giudice in which she explains she had nothing to do with the photo released last week of Joe Giudice and a mystery woman being quite intimate at a TGI Fridays. Oh, and Jacqueline also asserts that Teresa did in fact know about the set up and says there is a lot more to the story yet to be revealed!

American Pickers' Danielle Colby Cushman sewing a dress
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American Pickers’ Danielle Colby Cushman opening her own shop

It’s been a while since I’ve posted about the activities of Danielle Colby Cushman, the tattoolescent star of The History Channel’s popular reality series American Pickers. As it turns out, her hiatus from newsworthy activity was because she has been busy preparing to open up her own shop – right next door to Antique Archaeology! Keep reading for all the details, and of course lots of Danielle photos.

VIDEOS Sister Wives daughter Mariah wants to be in plural marriage
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VIDEOS Sister Wives daughter Mariah wants to be in plural marriage

Kody Brown and three of his better-fifths sat down with Anderson Cooper on his new talk show to discuss their Sister Wives lifestyle. During the episode Cooper also featured children who had suffered greatly at the hands of an FLDS upbringing. The combination made for some interesting viewpoints and comments. One of these was that Kody and first-wife Meri’s only child Mariah wants to one day be in a plural marriage like her parents.

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VIDEOS Teen Mom post-reunion interviews with Amber, Gary, Farrah and Debra

MTV has posted a couple of post-reunion Teen Mom interview clips featuring Farrah Abraham and her mother Debra as well as Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley. I thought I’d share them with you a-la the After Show break downs and provide a summary of what was discussed, including the fact that Gary and Amber can still see a future together and how Farrah and Debra have concocted an intimate apparel, dating themed cooking show that Farrah may want to star in some day!

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Atlanta Housewife Kandi Burruss lands her own special

Bravo is making a bet that their viewers would love a little more Kandi in their diet as Atlanta Housewife Kandi Burruss has landed her own spin-off to be called The Kandi Factory. Burruss is a busy lady, starring on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, constantly lookin’ fine and launching her own line of sex toys called “Bedroom Kandi.” Well now you can add her very own special as her home network has officially announced that the Atlanta socialite will try to recreate her Zolciak hit-making prowess in a music themed quasi American Idol format program. Read on for the deets and how you can be on the show as Kandi’s empire expands.

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Teresa Giudice plotted to reveal Melissa Gorga’s stripper past at Posche fashion show

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Twitter fallout continues after the Posche Fashion Show Wednesday night during which some major drama went down! Check out all the latest tweets from Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, and Joe Gorga which seem to suggest Teresa may have accused Melissa Gorga of being a stripper! (If this results in another Kim G pole dancing scene I’m quitting Bravo for good.)

UPDATE – Lynn N Chicago has revealed what actually went down and it involves a male stripper, Kim D and… Danielle Staub?!? Lawdy lawd!

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Nick Offerman high school yearbook photos (aka Ron Swanson)

Although The Office‘s Robert California may eventually give him a run for his money, there is no cooler dude on television right now than Parks and Recreation‘s resident libertarian meat lover Ron Swanson, played by actor Nick Offerman. In case you needed further proof of his awesomeness on screen and off, check out these high school yearbook photos of Nick as a dapper dude (and SGA member?!?) at Minooka High School in 1986/87!

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PHOTOS Farrah Abraham at the beach with Sophia shooting Teen Mom season 4

After initially leaving her daughter Sophia with her parents while relocating to Florida, Teen Mom Farrah Abraham has since brought her down to Florida where the two seem to be adapting well to the Sunshine State lifestyle. See pictures of Farrah and Sophia playing on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale as the MTV cameras roll!

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Attorney: Teen Mom Jenelle Evans is walking the straight and narrow

According to Jenelle Evans’ attorney Dustin Sullivan the momma-full-of-drama is getting her life in order and doing all that is required of her by the courts. Read his statements that make me hopeful that Jenelle is turning the page on a new chapter in her and her son Jace’s life.

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Why isn’t Jacqueline Laurita on the Reunion Special for The Real Housewives of New Jersey?

The Real Hosuewives of New Jersey Star has already expressed her desire to leave the show and it seems an event at last night’s Posche Fashion Show has all but sealed the deal! Read Jacqueline’s angry tweets in which she announces she will not be participating in the Season 3 Reunion Special (filming today) and read a first hand account (with a video clip!) of the drama that went down at the fashion show!

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The Obamas hang with and enjoy The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Housewife Kyle Richards and her husband Mauricio Umansky attended a fund raiser for President Barack Obama in L.A. on Monday. Following the event Kyle tweeted a great photo of the two and Mauricio tweeted some insider info from the most powerful man in the world. The First Lady watches her some RHOBH!

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Lisa Vanderpump’s book “Simply Divine” available for preorder from amazon

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump is following in the footsteps of numerous other Bravo housewives by releasing a book. Simply Elegance, due out November 8, includes recipes, decorating tips, and just about everything else you need to know to be an unassailably classy entertainer just like Lisa, even without buhjillions of dollars! Keep reading for all the details on the book, including why Lisa (unlike some of the other Housewives-turned-authors) is actually qualified to write it.

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Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger apologizes for gays and Jews remarks

Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger wants you to know that she’s all sorry and stuff for the cringeworthy comments she made about homosexuals and Jews during her appearance on her own network’s Watch What Happens Live with host Andy Cohen. Check out video highlights or should I say lowlights from her appearance and read her apologetic tweets as she tries to make amends for her strange Stanger stingers.

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PHOTO Nancy Grace suffers nip slip wardrobe malfunction on Dancing with the Stars

I’ve got some good news and some bad news… (I think you know where that was going.)

Legal eagle Nancy Grace is almost always hopping mad, but on Monday night’s episode of Dancing with the Stars she was just plain hopping during her quick step performance with partner Tristan MacManus. All of the hopping, combined with Grace’s compact dress, led to a rather unfortunate wardrobe malfunction as the nation watched her commit a first degree felonious visual assault in the form of a nip slip.

Keep reading for an edited, safe for work photo with a link to a not safe for Earth unedited image as well as the uncensored video.

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VIDEO Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 preview trailer

On November 4, 2011 the peaches of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta return to their Southern motherin’ and boo checkin’ that made them the most watched Housewives franchise! Today Bravo released their official preview trailer for the new season and it looks like business as unusual for the ladies of The ATL. Keep reading to see the ladies in South Africa, NeNe’s new punching bag and… Phaedra Parks’ funeral home?!? Awwwww yeah!

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Boardwalk Empire History: The real Nucky Thompson was Enoch “Nucky” Johnson

In HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, Steve Buscemi plays a generous-but-ruthless who runs Atlantic City. He character is based on a real man: Enoch J. “Nucky” Johnson, who had control of Atlantic City, NJ for 30 years, and turned it into what it is today.

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Bravo’s ‘Work of Art’ reality series returns for 2nd season October 12

It’s official! Bravo will be bringing back Work of Art: The Next Great Artist, their fine art ode to Project Runway, for a second season! Find out which judge isn’t coming back and meet all 14 new contestants with brief bios and photos of each! Also, watch a preview trailer for the show’s sophomore season which is set to premiere on October 12.

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VIDEO PHOTOS Camille Grammer’s new beau Dimitri George Charalambopoulos

Kelsey who? Beverly Hills Housewife Camille Grammer has herself a rumored new man and it looks like our lady is getting some cougar revenge in the form of 35-year-old bankruptcy attorney Dimitri George Charalambopoulos. That’s right. It was Camille Donatacci, then it was Camille Grammer and now I’m talkin’ bout Cougar Camille Charalambopoulos. Camille is redefining “lawyering up!”

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Gary Busey and Ted Haggard to appear on Celebrity Wife Swap

Gary Busey and Ted Haggard are going to swap their spouses a new show Celebrity Wife Swap based on Wife Swap. Wife Swap is a show that pairs families of disparate dispositions and values and, true to the title, swaps out the wives. It usually ends up being a fascinating sociological study, and this should…

16 and Pregnant Ebony Jackson-Rendon arrest
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16 and Pregnant’s Ebony Jackson interior house photos released

Jacksonville, Arkansas police have released some disturbing photos taken inside the home of 16 and Pregnant star Ebony Jackson and husband Josh Rendon. The two were arrested earlier this week for child endangerment because of the conditions in the home, which reportedly included “human and dog feces on the floor, walls, and clothing.” They are also facing numerous drug charges after authorities found drugs and drug paraphernalia on the premises, which can be seen in a couple of the photos.

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16 & Pregnant Ebony Jackson update: Husband could be kicked out of Air Force

16 & Pregnant cast members Ebony Jackson and husband Josh Rendon were arrested earlier this week after their house was investigated when Child Protective Services was called. According to the arrest report, dog and human feces covered the house and a slight trace of synthetic marijuana was found. Following this it appears that Josh may be booted from the military following the filed charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and drug possession.

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PHOTO Exclusive details on Jenelle Evans’ new boyfriend Josh, He has a good job!

Jenelle Evans seems to always take two steps forward, and one step back, but yet again she’s continuing on a good path. She’s working hard studying film at college, and she has a new man! His name is Josh, he’s hot, and he has a job. Jenelle’s been dating Josh for about a month, and…

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BIO PHOTOS VIDEO Biggest Loser Season 12: Meet Vinny Hickerson

Vinny Hickerson, one of the new contestants on NBC’s The Biggest Loser Season 12, is no stranger to the stage, although The Biggest Loser‘s millions of viewers has to be the biggest crowd he has ever played to. With several charted country music hits on his resume, this Trailer Choir band member is looking to shed unhealthy pounds and extend his musical career for decades to come.

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Truth or Rumor? Has Teen Mom 2’s Leah Messer introduced her toddler babies to four guys?

Hollybaby made a bold video accusing Teen Mom 2’s Leah Messer of dating four guys since her divorce from Corey Simms in April 2011, and introducing them all to her daughters Aleeah, and Aliannah. Hollybaby.com reporter Chloe Melas chatted with Relationship Expert Diana Falzone about Leah’s “slew” of boyfriends, and how horrible it was for her to introduce this conga line of guys into Aleeah and Aliannah’s life. Is any of this true?

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Snooki drunk during Jersey Shore reunion special, The Situation maintains she cheated on Jionni with him

Apparently during the taping of this season’s reunion special Snooki was drunk and slurring her words at 11 a.m. She was angry at The Situation over his continued claims that she cheated on Jionni with him, and reportedly was heard on the mike asking producers backstage to get her a drink. She was reportedly denied the drink until shooting finished.

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VIDEO sneak peek of Teen Mom reunion show with Dr. Drew

Everybody (including myself) has conjectured on if and for how long Farrah Abraham left her daughter Sophia with her mother to head to the sunshine state. Well the brief teaser clip that MTV has provided for the Teen Mom Reunion Special Part 1 gives us a little more insight into that answer (or at least verifies our source). See the clip and get the air date and time for part 1 of the show.

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VIDEO Taylor Armstrong discusses husband’s suicide

See last night’s exclusive ET interview with Beverly Hills Housewife Taylor Armstrong in which she talks about how her late husband Russell Armstrong’s body was discovered following his suicide. In addition, she explains why she still wears both of their wedding rings and how her 5-year-old daughter Kennedy is coping with the loss.

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Meet the new RHNY cast: Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson, and Aviva Drescher

Bravo already has replacements after the bloothbath Real Housewives of New York City firings that shuttered through the reality tv world last week. An established fashion designer, an author/reporter, and a Wall Street wife.

16 and Pregnant Season 1 Josh Rendon and Ebony Jackson-Rendon arrests
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16 & Pregnant’s Ebony Jackson arrested, baby taken, house covered in feces

Arkansas Child Protective Services received a complaint about the living conditions of the home of 16 & Pregnant’s Ebony Jackson, her husband Josh Rendon and 2-year-old daughter Jocelyn. After authorities arrived the scene was so “deplorable” that they had the couple arrested and CPS took away their baby girl. Find out just how bad it was (maggots, dog and human feces) from the official arrest report and what Josh had to say about the situation.

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Teen Mom Tyler’s dad Butch Baltierra in court for domestic violence arrest

Teen Mom star Tyler Baltierra’s dad Butch Baltierra was back in court Monday afternoon for a pre-trial hearing stemming from a September 8 domestic violence charge in which he allegedly hit his wife, and Catelynne Lowell’s mother, April Baltierra. Keep reading to find out what happened and to see Butch’s latest mug shot photo.

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VIDEOS Teen Mom Season 3 finale After Show and bonus footage

It feels like we’ve been along for the ride with Amber, Catelynn, Farrah and Maci for much longer than 3 seasons. I guess that’s sort of the point because once you have a baby it’s all different and time creeps and flies by simultaneously somehow. I know this is true from personal experience. It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for our After Show and bonus footage recap of the Season 3 finale for Teen Mom. Come along as Farrah discusses her move, Maci talks about agreeing to disagree with Ryan and Catelynn reflects on the relationship between Butch and Tyler.

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BIO PHOTOS VIDEO Meet Sunny Sinclair of Biggest Loser Season 12

Sunny Sinclair is a 277 lb. wife, mother, and teacher from Frisco, Texas who is ready to turn her life around at the Biggest Loser Ranch. She says she is not a game-player, and that she plans to listen to her trainers, do her workouts, support her team mates, and focus on herself. We’ll see if she can stay on the high road this season!

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Top 15 Starcasm Teen Mom Photoshop Moments (Part 1 of 2)

Tonight is the season finale of the third season of everyone’s favorite young momma drama series Teen Mom, and in honor of the show’s success (as well as it’s sister show Teen Mom 2) I thought I would sift through some of the virtual filing cabinets here on my computer and gather together some of my favorite altered images from our rather extensive coverage of the show over the years.

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VIDEO PHOTOS Teen Mom 2 Chelsea Houska how-to hair tutorial

Here at Starcasm we’re patently aware that Teen Mom is taking over the reality universe, and as part of that takeover one of the stars has set a popular new fashion trend. No, it’s not Gary’s Belden Lineman Camp t-shirt, it’s Chelsea Houska’s impeccable hair! See a detailed video on how to do the “Houska” yourself at home as well as a photo-by-photo image breakdown of the style that’s sweeping the nation!

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VIDEO Jane Lynch & Jersey Shore cast – outtakes from the EMMY Awards Jersey skit

One of the highlights from Sunday night’s Primetime Emmy Awards was Jane Lynch’s sketch paying homage to the influence of the state of New Jersey on television over the last few years, something for which her Teresa Giudice inspired alter ego Donatella Alberghetti Mangiana D’Borgia takes credit. Keep reading to watch the original bit and then check out the hilarious outtakes reel that surfaced today featuring tons of one-liners from Jane, The Sopranos‘ Vincent Pastore, and the cast of Jersey Shore! (“Sammi can eat a quarter and crap out two dimes and a nickel.”)

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VIDEO PHOTOS Florida teenager one ups Swamp People by reeling in 800lb alligator with fishing rod

I think the Guist brothers of Swamp People have some competition as Florida teenager Tim Stroh reeled in an 800lb 12′ behemoth alligator with… His bass fishing rod! See photos of Tim with his catch of a lifetime and see a video report filed by an area news station.

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Did Taylor Armstrong receive six-figures for black eye photo?

Real Housewife of Beverly Hills’ Taylor Armstrong received a six-figure deal for selling the brutal image of her face beaten and swollen according to Page 6. Read on for the details of the report and to find out more about Taylor’s first interview since her late husband Russell’s suicide set to air on Entertainment Tonight today.

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Kim Zolciak gets her own Bravo spin-off reality series, to be like Bethenny’s

Fresh on the heels of cleaning house in New York City, Bravo is doing the opposite with their most successful Housewives franchise in Atlanta by giving cast member Kim Zolciak her own series! According to an insider the show will be modeled after Bethenny Frankel’s Bethenny Getting Married?, which seems appropriate given Kim is currently engaged and just gave birth. Keep reading for all the sketchy details!

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Who is Chaz Bono’s fiance Jennifer Elia?

Chaz Bono (formerly known as Chastity Bono,) who physically and legally became a man, will be competing tonight on Dancing With The Stars.

Rooting him on will be his long-time girlfriend and fiance, the gorgeous Jennifer Elia (known as “Jenny”), who’s been dating Chaz since 2006. She’s a private tutor who recently received her Master’s in education from UCLA, and hopes to someday publish short stories inspired by her dating history.

Find out more about Jenny and her relationship with Chaz.

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Rainn Wilson has Steve Carell’s back after ‘The Office’ Emmy snub.

You should never question Dwight Schrute’s loyalty to Michael Scott. The Office star Rainn Wilson shot a Twitter-missle at the “world of TV” after Steve Carell was denied for the sixth time his rightful piece of hardware as the best lead actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of middle-manager Michael Scott. Read what he had to tweet and why I completely agree with his assessment.

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PHOTOS Kyle Richards at 2011 EMMYs in beautifully bodacious blue gown

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Kyle Richards was one of the first on the red carpet at the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards tonight, thanks to her gig as style correspondent for The Insider, and just like RHOBH she pulled no punches! But, instead of unleashing on Camille and sister Kim Richards, Kyle unleashed on the world of fashion in a monstrously elegant blue gown.

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Real Housewives of New York firings confirmed by Bravo, the ladies respond

After days of tepid denials and “nothing’s official yet” statements, the rumors that surfaced earlier this week claiming that Bravo is cleaning house on the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City have finally been officially confirmed by the network. Keep reading for the responses from those let go, including Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen and Cindy Barshop!

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Gary Shirley says he’s “completely through” with Amber Portwood

At the end of August Teen Mom Amber Portwood returned to her home in Anderson, Indiana after a two-month stint in a California rehab facility getting treatment for depression and anger management issues. When Amber got home she found Gary Shirley and their daughter Leah waiting patiently to welcome her back. Everything seemed to be going great for the couple. But, less than three weeks later, Gary says he is calling it quits for good, and it appears to be Amber’s infidelity that motivated the split! Keep reading for Gary’s announcement and find out how he dealt with the sad news.

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Glee’s Heather Morris has already removed her secret breast implants!

In 2010 Glee star Heather Morris started looking bustier than usual, but denied plastic surgery and credited her new curvy look to push-up bras. Now, she told Fitness magazine that she DID have a boob job, but has already had her implants removed because they were too painful.

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Sonja Morgan confirms Real Housewives of New York City firings

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Sonja Morgan talked with US magazine at an event Thursday night just after finding out from her producer that Jill, Kelly, Alex and Cindy would indeed not be back for Season 5 of the show. Keep reading for quotes from Sonja including what she thinks her cast mates’ next career moves might be.

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Jill, Kelly, Alex, Cindy fired from Real Housewives of New York City

It’s been rumored for months that Bravo was planning on overhauling the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City and that appears to be the case as Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon, Alex McCord (which include’s Alex’s husband, and honorary “housewife,” Simon van Kempen), and Cindy Barshop were all reportedly contacted by Bravo earlier today and told they would not be back for the fifth season of the reality series. Keep reading to see what Jill, Alex, Simon and Cindy had to say about the news!

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Truth behind rumors of Farrah Abraham leaving Sophia behind when she moved to Florida

We have a new update in the “Did Farrah Abraham leave Sophia behind or not?” saga and the answer is… Yes! Oh, and no? That’s right! Keep reading for the latest scoop that explains the seemingly conflicting interviews with Farrah in Life & Style magazine and on MomFinds.com!

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Rachel Reilly discusses winning Big Brother 13 on The Talk

It’s official, the emotional roller coaster that is Rachel Reilly won Big Brother 13 last night in a tight 4-3 final jury vote. She’s tweeted her joy, along with a photo with her “bookie” Brendon Villegas of course, and sat down with The Talk to discuss her half-a-million dollar victory.

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Did Teen Mom Farrah Abraham really leave baby Sophia in Iowa while she lives in Florida?

In a surprising change of heart, Teen Mom Farrah Abraham did decide to leave her daughter Sophia behind in Iowa under the care and supervision of her mother Debra while she pursues her education and career in Florida according to Life & Style. Read her revealing comments about the decision that seemingly goes against everything we’ve seen and heard from her during the current season of the hit show.

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VIDEO Michaele Salahi not kidnapped – ran off with Neal Schon, guitarist for Journey instead

In a headline only the crazy duo responsible for the infamous “White House party crashing” could generate, former Real Housewives of DC star Michaele Salahi was reported kidnapped last night by her husband, Tareq Salahi, but it was later revealed she had run off with Neal Schon, the lead guitarist for the band Journey! Keep reading for the latest (and perhaps last?) chapter in the lives of the Real Shysters of DC!

Utah looks to dismiss Sister Wives polygamy lawsuit
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Utah looks to dismiss Sister Wives polygamy lawsuit

Season 3 of TLC’s popular polygamy themed reality show Sister Wives is set for a September 25th premiere. Much of the season focuses on the family adjusting to their new life after leaving Utah out of fear of felony prosecution for bigamy. Find out why those fears may have been unwarranted and also catch up on the status of the Brown’s lawsuit against Utah that challenges the state’s polygamy laws.

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POLL Who deserves to win Big Brother 13 tonight?

So we’re down to the final three for season 13 of Big Brother. I feel somewhat vindicated because in my pre-season pool that I do with some fellow BB addicts I went out on an emotionally unstable limb and picked Rachel to win it all and I’m still liking my chances. We’re left with the vet and two floaters in the form of Adam and Porsche. Tonight it will all be determined and I want your input on who you think deserves to take home the half-a-million dollar grand prize.

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VIDEOS Teen Mom S3 E11 After Show and bonus footage

Time for a another dose of the morning after Teen Mom After Show and bonus footage break down. This week Catelynn discusses her love for Tyler and how their relationship has grown, Farrah lets us know what happen to those braces and Maci explains her frustrations with Kyle and Ryan going as far as to explain that her son Bentley will realize his father Ryan is “a douche” if he continues to spend more time with him.

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Adrienne Maloof reportedly having financial troubles

I didn’t think it was possible to be surprised to find out one of Bravo’s Real Housewives is having financial troubles, but I confess I did a web browsing double-take when I ran across multiple reports indicating The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Adrienne Maloof may be pinching pennies! Keep reading for the multiple reports including a detailed financial timeline of The Maloof family’s business, which has taken a huge hit financially over the lat few years and has been forced to sell off a number of assets, including most of its stake in The Palms Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas.