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Reality TV goes local access with Cincinnati’s ‘Queen City’

What do you get when you mix a community college production team, four women from Cincinnati, and dreams of hitting the big time? It’s called Queen City and the premiere didn’t exactly set the ratings on fire. Find out about the show, watch the first full episode and meet the four “Queen City” queen bees for yourself.

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Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick reveals miscarriage on Father Albert show, blames media & boyfriend

Twice-over Jersey Shore outcast Angelina Pivarnick went on the Father Albert show and revealed that she recently suffered a miscarriage and she blames stress from media attention and her crappy boyfriend. Keep reading for some excerpts from the interview, including Angelina’s admission that her former fiance Dave Kovacs wasn’t the baby’s father.

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Brandi Glanville accuses ex Eddie Cibrian of harassment via Twitter

The never ending public family matters between Eddie Cibrian his ex-wife Brandi Glanville of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and his current wife, singer LeAnn Rimes, is the gift that keeps on blog-gifting. In the latest sands through the hourglass Brandi has dropped an F-bomb infused twit-bomb upside Eddie’s twit-bow accusing him of harassing emails. Catch up with these crazy three including a skinny bikini photo that Brandi tweeted which follows LeAnn’s skinny bikini twit-pics!

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PHOTOS The Bachelor’s Emily Maynard parties with Holly Madison in Las Vegas

Brad Womack? More like Brad WHO?mack as ex Emily Maynard enjoyed a friendly kidnapping and girls’ night out in Las Vegas where she bumped into another attractive blond reality star, Holly Madison! See a photo of the two together and check out their tweets that helped insure that what happened in Vegas didn’t really stay in Vegas.

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PHOTOS VIDEO Farrah Abraham’s rumored boyfriend Mo Salama

Read all about Mohamed “Mo” Salama, a soccer player originally form Omaha, Nebraska who is believed to be the mystery man (and possible boyfriend) photographed with Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham and her daughter Sophia on the beaches of Miami. Includes photos and even video of his soccer prowess at Iowa Western Community College!

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History Channel casting for new “Swamp People”

The History Channel has an absolute smash hit on their hands in the form of Swamp People. Fans of the show are borderline obsessed with these Louisiana swampers like Troy Landry, Terral Evans, Liz Cavalier and of course the Guist Brothers. Well the obsession is only going to spread I’m guessing because there’s an upcoming official casting call for tried and true alligator hunters! Find out when, where and how you can load it up, choot ’em and become an official swamp star.

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Real Housewives crossover cruise, hang with Peggy Tanous and Taylor Armstrong on a yacht

In a rare non-Bravo crossover event stars from two different Housewives shows will be appearing together! All you need is $75 and about 4 hours to kill and you can hang out with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong and The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Peggy Tanous during the Fashion Destination Group’s annual Summer Soiree aboard a 148’ yacht.

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PHOTO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham and her new boyfriend on the beach in Miami?

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham was photographed recently in her new home state of Florida frolicking on the beaches of Miami with her daughter Sophia… and an unknown handsome dude! Could it be that Farrah has a new boyfriend?!? It sure appears that way! Keep reading for the picture and catch up on Farrah’s rather impressive list of recent accomplishments.

De-Fanged Alexander Skarsgard Receives Honorary Degree from Leeds

After finishing filming True Blood Season 4 actor Alexander Skarsgard (aka Erik Northman) made a trip to Leeds University to accept an honorary degree from his alma mater. Read on to see how Alexander got his start in show biz, why he walked away from acting, and what this silly hat has to do with how he found his way back in front of a camera.

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PHOTOS VIDEO BIO Meet Glenn Pakulak of Most Eligible Dallas

Glenn Pakulak knows how to play on the field and off. He’s an NFL Punter for the Oakland Raiders, up-and-coming fashion designer, and star of Bravo’s new show Most Eligible Dallas. Read on to learn about the rocky road Glenn took to get to the Raiders and to see some impressive footage of some of his non-football sports moves.

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PHOTOS Jenelle Evans arrives for court, has “Teen Mom Brawl” case continued again

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans was back in court today where she and her lawyer, Dustin Sullivan, had the trial from the infamous “Teen Mom Brawl” continued once again. The small bit of good news will probably be overshadowed by reports that Jenelle recently was cited with 4 probation violations and pictures of her appearing to smoke a large amount of pot were published online earlier today. Keep reading for all the updates and photos of Jenelle looking a bit awkward in some seriously elevated high heels.

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16 and Pregnant bad boy Josh Drummonds sentenced for forgery and larceny

MTV’s reality docu-series 16 and Pregnant has had its fair share of bad baby daddies over the course of three seasons, but none were any “badder” than Nikkole Paulun’s borderline psychopathic insignificant other, Joshua Drummonds. The 19-year-old was arrested (again) on May 16 for forging checks he stole from his mother (that sounds about right) and was sentenced yesterday. Keep reading for more info, including my initial impression of Josh just after having seen Nikkole’s episode.

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Dance Moms: Abby Lee Miller knows 9-year-olds need to be sexier to win

Lifetime’s latest reality show Dance Moms focuses on the highly competitive world of youth dance troupes by following one Abby Lee Miller a head strong dance coach and her studio. In just the 2nd episode she decided to have her 8 to 9-year-old troupe up the sexy factor as a strategy to win telling one little girl, “You have to be really hot. Sexy. Make it like you’re 17 years old.” See the full episode and a clip of just the dance the girls performed. Imagine Toddlers and Tiaras a little older.

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Teen Mom Jenelle Evans violates probation after failed drug test

According to a July 15, 2011 probation violation report Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans tested positive for THC (found in marijuana), has neglected to attend a mandatory rehab aftercare program, and is behind on court fees. Keep reading for a transcript of the violation report and Jenelle’s next court date.

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Michael Lohan is officially dating Kim Granatell from Real Housewives of New Jersey

Michael Lohan, who can currently be seen gettin’ rehabed on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Season 5, is officially dating Kim Granatell, who is fighting for her life to be a regular cast-mate on Real Housewives of New Jersey. They have possibly been dating since April, when they were photographed kissing on a yacht and…

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Maci Bookout discusses son Bentley’s TV retirement

While Season 3 of Teen Mom plays out with Maci Bookout dealing with the relationship between her baby-daddy Ryan and boyfriend Kyle King it looks like she’s also been thinking about her son Bentley’s TV future. Read her comments in regards to how living a life in front of the cameras would prevent Bentley from having the normal life she wishes for him.

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PHOTOS 16 and Pregnant’s Aubrey Akerill’s weight loss due to thyroid tumors, not drugs

16 and Pregnant star Aubrey Wolters Akerill came under a maelstrom of controversy after MTV aired a “Where Are They Now?” special in which Aubrey was shown partying it up, kissing another girl on a pool table while drunk, and talking about becoming a stripper. She had also lost a lot of weight, which lead many to speculate she has been using drugs. But Aubrey reveals that her recent weight loss is due to multiple thyroid tumors in her neck and she even shared a photo to prove it!

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VIDEO Swamp People’s Troy Landry goes cypress log hunting

When Swamp People‘s Troy Landry isn’t wrestling a 500lb alligator into his boat he spends some of his time trying to round up a different breed of 500lb monsters – cypress logs! Keep reading to let the “King of the Swamp” take you on a narrated swamp tour as he searches for ancient cypress logs left behind by cypress sawmills abandoned ages ago. (Even if you don’t like swamps, alligators or wood, I promise you the clip is worth it just to listen to Troy talk – his Cajun charm puts Paul Prudhomme to shame!)

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VIDEO Boar killin’ trailer for American Hoggers

Jerry Campbell is a living hog hunting legend. He’s a former Texas Ranger and he’s the man in The Lone Star State you want if a wild boar is threatening you. Check out the great over 2 minute trailer that will have you hooked on The Campbells, including Jerry’s boy Robert and his daughter Krystal, and waiting for the Aug 16 premiere.

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Dwight Eubanks not returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta, says show is “buffoonery”

The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s gaytriarch Dwight Eubanks says he will not be returning for the fourth season of the popular reality show, claiming television is “so much buffoonery and craziness” that “I just can’t do it. I refuse to do it.” He also revealed he may have his own reality series soon.

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VIDEOS Teen Mom S3 E3 After Show and bonus footage

In the latest edition of the After Show for Teen Mom things get really emotional as Farrah tries to explain how lonely and sad she continues to feel in coping with the passing of Sophia’s father. It really is one of those special heart-felt moments that only Teen Mom can deliver as we see a young woman who is hurting, alone and doing her best to try and relocate her happiness in the face of loss all the while having to keep up a front and try to push through for her daughter.

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PHOTO Mob Wives Drita D’Avanzo and husband Lee D’Avanzo together

Caving into pressure from television viewers and fans, Mob Wives star Drita D’Avanzo finally released a photo of her husband Lee D’Avanzo! Keep reading to see what could very well be the most dangerous couple in America from happier times – you know, back before Drita found out Lee took their daughter to a beauty salon where he hooked up with a stylist.

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Teen Mom’s Gary Shirley shares videos of daughter Leah driving a car and dancing to Bonnie Tyler

Watch two videos of Gary Shirley and Amber Portwood’s daughter Leah having a blast driving a little hot pink car and then dancing along to Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart!” It will warm your heart to see her so happy amidst all of the stressful things happening with her mom! (Thanks to Gary for sharing these)

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Teen Mom’s Butch Baltierra hospitalized with pancreatitis

Some more bad news from the Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra camp – in addition to Tyler’s puppy Zues suffering from life-threatening Parvo his dad Butch has been taken to the hospital with pancreatitis. Keep reading for the sketchy details and links to where you can keep up with his status.

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PHOTOS Meet Krystal Campbell of American Hoggers, aka ‘Krystal Pistol Campbell’

On August 16 A&E is going to unleash the bad ass hog hunting Texas family The Campbells onto the reality TV landscape in a show called American Hoggers. The Campbells include retired Texas Ranger Jerry Campbell (64), his son Robert Campbell (28), and daughter Krystal Campbell (23). At first I thought Miss Krystal was just for show, but after doing a little digging I discovered she’s the real .357 Ruger gun-toting deal! See photos and get bio information on this educated, sexy, horseback-riding, hog killin’ gal!

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PHOTOS VIDEO BIO Meet Neill Skylar of Most Eligible Dallas

Neill Skylar is a newcomer to the tight-knit group of Dallas A-listers featured on Bravo’s new show, Most Eligible Dallas. Read on to find out all about this blond bombshell who moonlights as an actress, musician, real estate agent, single mother and now Bravolebrity! Includes photos, videos and even Neill’s previous less sexy surname.

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VIDEO Snooki’s car crash in Italy caught on tape plus Jersey Shore Season 4 preview trailer

One of the stories sure to be a major part of Jersey Shore Season 4 is Snooki’s infamous collision with an Italian police vehicle while driving around Florence with Deena Cortese. There were some after-the-fact photos circulated online, and even some that featured Snooki wearing what turned out to be a fake neckbrace the next day, but there wasn’t any photos or footage of the actual accident… until now! Keep reading for the brief but hilarious clip (no one was injured) that is proof people should wear seatbelts and Snooki should not be driving!

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VIDEO Game of Thrones “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lannister” with lyrics

What do you get when you mash up one of the all time great ironic movie theme songs with the best new television series of 2011? You get “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lannister” – a video tribute to the hoighty toighty, incestuous, holier-than-thou, debt-paying Medieval Game of Thrones gangsters from House Lannister set to the beat of “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta” from Mike Judge’s Office Space.

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PHOTO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham to star in Charlie’s Angels

Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham is completely gung-ho in her aspirations to pursue success outside of reality television! In addition to her numerous modeling gigs, writing a book, and moving to Florida to finish up her culinary degree so she can someday open a restaurant, this Teen Momtrepreneur is also adding acting to her extensive resume! She tweeted earlier today that she is “going to be in the New Charlie Angels movie!” Keep reading for what we believe is a slight correction to that statement as well as what Farrah would look like alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore! (PLUS – We address the obvious familial connection between Farrah and this classic television franchise.)

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Taylor Armstrong makes it official, files for divorce from Russell Armstrong

Welcome to this week’s cover story for “DUH!” magazine. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong has finally filed for divorce from husband Russell Armstrong. The filing comes after months and months (that’s decades and decades in television viewers’ years) of “trying to make it work” from the couple who went to relationship school and got an F- in Chemistry. Keep reading for Taylor’s official statement.

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PHOTOS A very pregnant Jenna Fischer attends ‘A Little Help’ premiere

See pictures of The Office star Jenna Fischer showing off her growing baby bump at the premiere of her new film A Little Help. Also in attendance (and yes we have pictures!) were her fellow The Office cast mates Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nuñez, Ed Helms, Ellie Kemper and Kate Flannery!

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PHOTOS Teen Mom’s Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra chillin’

Man o man – the girls and guys of Teen Mom can’t do anything without someone snappin’ pics! Such was the case this week when Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra were at his cousin Nicholas’ birthday party and the two were photographed hanging out with some buds – Bud Lights to be exact! Keep reading for the not-so-incriminating pics as well as some more good news/bad news from the couple and a surprise appearance by another Teen Mom superstar!

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VIDEOS Teen Mom S3 E2 After Show and bonus footage

It’s time for our weekly roundup of the Teen Mom After Show and bonus footage as the girls of the show (minus Amber who was in rehab for the taping) discuss the latest episode including Farrah’s modeling career, Maci blasting Ryan for being awful to her and his mother and Catelynn’s explanation of how Tyler makes her a better person.

The bonus footage is of Amber, Gary and Leah moving into their new diggs. There’s a laundry hamper for a TV stand and Gary’s mom Carol gets upset because she thinks Leah’s learned to drop F-bombs from Amber!

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RHOBH Russell Armstrong moves out, headed for divorce from Taylor Armstrong

Much like their love-tank-challenged Orange County counterparts Vicki and Donn Gunvalson, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Taylor Armstrong and Russell Armstrong’s efforts to keep their marriage together appears to be failing. Russell has reportedly already moved out of the house and a divorce is imminent. Find out what Russell says is the reason for the split!

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VIDEO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham talks about Stormie Clark, Derek’s mother

We mentioned in our Teen Mom Season 3 preview that a large part of Farrah Abraham’s story line this season would involve her legal battle with Derek Underwood’s mother, Stormie Clark. That certainly seems to be the case after viewing this preview clip from next week’s episode in which Farrah visits her therapist Dina to talk about the stress she was feeling over Stormie Clark’s threats to get a lawyer and seek visitation rights for her granddaughter Sophia.

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PHOTOS BIO VIDEO Meet Matt Nordgren of Bravo’s “Most Eligible Dallas”

Matt Nordgren is an All-American Texan hottie and one of the stars of Bravo’s new series Most Eligible Dalllas. In addition to his 6′ 5″ frame and blue-eyed charmer looks Matt’s “most eligible” resume includes being a University of Texas quarterback, businessman, philanthropist, playboy and former boyfriend of celebrity headline grabbers Audrina Patridge and Vienna Girardi! Read on for all the deets on this sexy Texan who is sure to be Andy Cohen’s new favorite everything!

Complete list of Game of Thrones’ 13 Emmy Award nominations

HBO dominated the field of nominees for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards garnering a whopping total of 104 nominations! Their original miniseries Mildred Pierce and drama series Boardwalk Empire combined for 39 nominations and their original movies Cinema Verite and Too Big to Fail helped add to the total. But what I’m most excited about are the 13 nominations for my favorite new drama series of 2011: Game of Thrones! Keep reading for a full list of the show’s nominations and their competitors in each category, as well as a gnarly new Iron Throne complete with all 13 statuettes the cast and crew will most assuredly walk away with come Emmy night!

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Amber Portwood’s daughter Leah has a Twitter account

Gary Shirley is a man with a million plans and his latest is catching quite a bit of grief from the Teem Mom universe. It’s Gary Time, the boyfriend and baby-daddy of Amber Portwood, who is currently in rehab, has set his daughter up with a Twitter account. Find out all about this and read Gary’s defense of the hard to fathom decision.

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Aubrey Akerill addresses shoplifting and drug arrest

We posted earlier about the recent discovery that 16 and Pregnant party girl Aubrey Akerill had been arrested in May of 2010 for shoplifting and possession of Ritalin and OxyContin – all while with her infant son Austin! Keep reading for Aubrey’s reaction to the arrest story surfacing and why the whole thing wasn’t nearly as bad as it sounds.

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Big Brother 13 Dominic Briones brutal amateur dance video

BB13’s Dominic Briones is a lovely stud but I was able to unearth an amateur dance video uploaded by the man himself that may have all you on Team-Dominic running for the hills. See first hand why his partner Adam will be sorely disappointed if a dance contest becomes part of the competition!

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16 & Pregnant’s Aubrey Akerill arrested for shoplifting, drug possession with baby present

Explosive 16 & Pregnant cast member Aubrey Akerill was arrested for shoplifting from a Walmart and drugs were found in her possession. Find out what she was looking to get a five-finger discount on, what drugs were found and who was surprisingly with her during the incident.

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VIDEO Anderson Cooper gives Snooki props, reads from her first book

Anderson Cooper has a history with Jersey Shore’s Snooki and it isn’t pretty. He’s taken advantage of the reality star by poking fun of her novel A Shore Thing. While Cooper has postured a position of holier than thou he has now conceded to Nicole Polizzi’s literary skills after discovering that she has signed a second book deal which, as he points out, is one more than him. See his video surrender as he reads from portions of Snooki’s novel.

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Sister Wives’ Brown family filing lawsuit to protect polygamous families from prosecution

The Brown Family (Kody and his wives Meria, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn) stunned the nation when they openly discussed and filmed their polygymist lifestyle on television last year. It was incredible because it’s a minority behavior frowned upon by many, but also because it’s a felony offense under state bigamy laws, including laws in Utah,…

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Official Jersey Shore Season 4 cast photo revealed

The guys and gals of Jersey Shore spent five long weeks in Florence, Italy filming the fourth season of their popular reality series for MTV. As you might imagine, their sojourn generated a number of memorable images (You can see my Top Ten List HERE) but earlier today MTV released an official cast photo featuring all eight Guidos and Guidettes dashing down the streets of Florence in full Seaside glam regalia!

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Catelynn Lowell has no current plans to marry ‘soul mate’ Tyler Baltierra

Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra as it stands now are the only mother and father from either Teen Mom show still going strong. She recently sat down for a candid interview in which she discussed her future plans with Tyler, her tumultuous relationship with her mom and if the decision to adopt baby Carly has become easier over time. Read on for her answers and future plans then answer a poll question that repeatedly pops up in discussions about Catelynn and Tyler. Since they went the adoption route should the two still be featured on Teen Mom?

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Teen Mom Leah Messer breaks up with new boyfriend Dusty Haas

Things happen fast in the world of relationships and such was the case with Teen Mom Leah Messer who made headlines last week by releasing professionally shot photographs of herself and her new man Dusty Haas having fun at the 4th of July festivities in Ripley, West Virginia only to announce less than a week later that they are no longer together.

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PHOTOS Callie and Carly from Teen Mom Adoption Special with Dr. Drew

Tomorrow night MTV airs its 16 and Pregnant/Teen Mom Adoption Special during which Dr. Drew sits down with Ashley Salazar from 16 and Pregnant and Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra from Teen Mom to discuss their decisions to give their daughters Carly and Callie up for adoption in 2009. See some candid shots of the girls and their parents including a “When Worlds Collide” image of Callie and Carly playing together!

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Mob Wives Drita D’avanzo is divorcing husband

It looks like the discovery of her husband Lee’s infidelity has finally pushed Drita D’avanzo of Mob Wives fame over the edge. In a recent interview she has confirmed that she is divorcing her incarcerated man. Read her comments and her advice to other women who find themselves in situations similar to hers.

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PHOTOS Vinny Guadagnino returns to Jersey Shore

It’s been one week since Vinny Guadagnino stormed out of the Jersey Shore Seaside Heights beach house and returned to his home in Staten Island, allegedly never to return. But, it seems all Vinny needed was some drama-free R&R away from his cast mates to revitalize his GTL spirit because he was photographed earlier today with the rest of the guys looking as though they were loading up to go on a road trip together!

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PHOTOS Where Are They Now? Danielle Staub edition

Occasionally we here at starcasm like to update our readers on the whereabouts of former Real Housewives of New Jersey “prostitution w***” Danielle Staub not only because some fans may be interested to see how she extends her 15 minutes of fame (we’ve already had a sex tape and brief music career), but also as a public service to those who feel safer just knowing where she is. For those of you in the Las Vegas area you may want to lock your doors and secure your dining room tables to the floor because the jersey drama mama was in Sin City Friday night to host a pre-party for her new reality series Famous Food scheduled to premiere on VH1 July 10. Keep reading for the photos and little more info on the show’s other infamous cast members!

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PHOTO Countess LuAnn, Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon in Burlesque costumes

This week’s episode of The Real Housewives of New York City featured a burlesque-themed party thrown by the undergarment averse (and financially troubled) Sonja Morgan, and the rest of the cast showed their support by attending in a variety of costumes ranging from risque to mundane. Check out the mostly non-Team Sonja trio of the Countess, Kelly and Jill in their rather lackluster burlesque interpretations and watch a clip of Sonja once again baring her derriere while reciting some not-so-cleverly disguised poetic barbs aimed at some of her housewife adversaries! (Includes links to previous posts with slightly more racy costumes worn by the likes of Ramona, Alex and… Mario?)

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Meet Teen Mom Leah Messer’s new boyfriend Dusty Haas photos and bio

The Teen Mom Universe was rattled a bit earlier today when Teen Mom 2‘s Leah Messer Simms basically outed herself as having a new boyfriend by posting a couple photos of her being intimate with an unknown dude on her Facebook page. We did a bit of research and discovered the mystery man’s identity, so keep reading to find out all about Dusty Haas, a 23-year-old pipeliner and race car driver from Sissonville, West Virginia!

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Has Evel Dick left the Big Brother house?

Talk about an explosive new season, all indications coming from the spoiler live feed sites for Big Brother is that Evel Dick has jumped ship and left the house! We aren’t going to pepper you with spoilers here but this is so noteworthy I felt like it needed posting. Could this have been Dick’s plan all along to reconcile with his daughter Danielle? Get the deets without any further spoilage!

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Teen Mom Jenelle Evans hospitalized with ovarian cysts

Early this morning Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans had to go to the emergency room after experiencing severe pains in her abdomen. Jenelle believed she lay be suffering from appendicitis, but according to a close friend she was diagnosed at the hospital with ovarian cysts. Keep reading to see Jenelle’s frightening post from early this morning and find out how she’s doing now!

UPDATE – Jenelle talks about her diagnosis!