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PHOTO Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson on the cover of Cabo Social Magazine

Kelly Bensimon may have been on the cover of Playboy and Kim Zolciak’s baby bump may have been featured on Life & Style, but neither of those compare to the blond matriarchs of Orange County Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson who shared their lovely faces and ample bosomry on the cover of Cobao Social magazine’s 5th Anniversary Issue! Keep reading to see the Orange County bounty and find out which ’80s television star Tamra Barney is planning on spending Cinco de Mayo with in Vegas!

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PHOTO Teen Moms Maci Bookout, Kailyn Lowry, Leah Messer tape pregnancy special for Dr. Oz

Teen Moms Maci Bookout, Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer have taped an upcoming epsiode of Dr. Oz that will coincide with the 10th Annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy in the US. See a great photo of the three with their babies and find out what to expect, like maybe an update on Leah and Corey’s status, from the special episode set to air on May 3.

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VIDEO Lady Gaga performs “Judas” on Ellen DeGeneres Show

Lady Gaga was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today and she treated the world to the first televised performance of her new single “Judas” from her much-anticipated sophomore album Born This Way. Keep reading for a video of her performance as well as her spirited interview with Ellen in which she talks about the last time she wore jeans, the key to happiness and how she thinks of herself as a loser at times.

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Are 16 & Pregnant’s Jennifer Del Rio and Josh Smith still together?

Everyone wants to know if 16 & Pregnant’s Jennifer Del Rio and baby-daddy Josh Smith are still together. Their volatile relationship dominated the story line of her episode and they’ve since filed restraining orders against each other following an altercation that left Josh’s face bloodied. See what Jennifer had to say about her and Josh during the After Show interview as well as her most recent, as in yesterday recent, answer to the big question.

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Red meat conflict gets Suvir Saran eliminated from Top Chef

  Chef Suvir Saran is a “visionary and his integrity will take him very far”, at least according to Chef Traci Des Jardins; but it won’t take him any further this season on Top Chef Masters. In the Biggest Loser challenge, the chefs were asked to transform the high calorie foods that Biggest Loser Season…

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16 and Pregnant’s Jordan Ward wedding photos

When I wrote my profile on Jordan Ward prior to her appearance on the season premiere of 16 and Pregnant Season 3, I included the fact that the young mother had married Brian Finder, the father of her son Noah, in January. (The wedding was never mentioned during the episode or After Show interview with Jordan even though MTV was there to capture it on film. Could this mean they intend to use the footage for Teen Mom 3?!?) Anyways, keep reading for photos of the lovely Jordan on her special day!

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Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick is pregnant

I guess we all figured that with all that smushin’ there would eventually be some pushin’ and that’s exactly what two-time Jersey Shore cast-off Angelina Pivarnick will be doing at some point in the next nine months – because she’s pregnant! Keep reading for baby daddy info and a whole bunch of Angelina snark.

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Did Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais split his winnings with Mike Isabella to open up Graffiato?

Pack your knives and go for it! Top Chef All-Stars runner-up Mike Isabella, is hiring servers and cooks for his new Washington DC restaurant, Graffiato, How many miles would you drive to find out what pepperoni sauce tastes like; or, if you’ve got the resume, to be on the line cooking it for Chef Isabella?…

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Teen Mom 2’s Jo Rivera drops first official rap video

We’ve been all over Teen Mom 2 Kailyn Lowry’s baby-daddy Jonathan “Jo” Rivera and his attempts to launch a career in the rap game. He’s posted a number of videos to YouTube but it’s all been free form until now. That’s right Jo, stage name N.I.C.K. B has released an official music video for a song called “Unthinkable Remix.” In the clip Rivera shows some of his rap skills and his bedroom skills as he spends a little time with an older lady in a motel room.

See the clip and read what Kailyn’s thoughts are about Jo’s current motivations.

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‘The Voice’ premiere recap with list of performers and teams

The much hyped singing competition show The Voice featuring coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera premiered tonight. Check out our round-up including a list of performers with photos, what songs were performed, which coaches chose who and a poll that will let your voice be heard in regards to which team you feel is the strongest so far!

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Lynn Tilton and Forbes debate her billionaire status; is she going broke?

Lynn Tilton wants to know why everyone is paying attention to her all of a sudden. The handcuffs and whips have been on her office wall for ages, and she offered her executives jello shots off her abs at the Christmas party years ago. It isn’t like she just started wearing leather body suits to…

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Jenelle Evans visits a Buddhist Monastery

Can you say Teen Mommmmmmmmmmmmm?

In an apparent attempt to gain a little peace in her drama-filled life Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans visited the Wat Carolina Buddhist Monastery after her Teen Mom Brawl court hearing earlier in the day. Jenelle is seen in the photo doing a little meditation while sitting at a small bell tower thing. (Pardon my lack of Buddhist terminological skills)

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PHOTOS Jenelle Evans, Brittany Maggard, Britany Truett arrive for court

It was like a Teen Mom fight catwalk at the Brunswick County Courthouse today as the three main players in the infamous brawl all appeared for their scheduled court date. See Evans, Britany Truett and Brittany Maggard taking the walk of shame and catch up on the results of this initial appearance including the probability that Evans will be going to trial.

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Biggest Loser love connection: Who is Austin Andrews dating?

Twitter is . . . well . . . a twitter about rumors Austin Andrews found love on The Biggest Loser ranch this season. But his dad, Ken Andrews, who was eliminated this week isn’t talking. The Pasadena, California Pastor will comment on his falling out with Olympic Gold Medalist, Rulon Gardner, and about the…

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Jenelle Evans ready to fight videotaped fight charges

Another day, another court date for Teen Mom Jenelle Evans. The firecracker from Oak Island, North Carolina is scheduled today for her first appearance in regards to the charges stemming from the violent videotaped fight with Britany Truett. Her lawyer is hopeful a settlement can be reached but if not, you guessed it, Jenelle is ready to fight!

Bonus: Find out why Evans will be in court again on Friday and see her tweet that just might summarize her attorney’s argument for leniency.

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Mob Wives’ Karen Gravano’s actual mug shot photo from 2000 ecstasy ring arrest

As part of the marketing for VH1’s new reality series Mob Wives the cast members all posed for fake mug shots to poke a little fun at the organized crime theme of the show. But, for Karen Gravano, it wasn’t the first time in front of a booking camera! Keep reading to see her intimidating mug shot from a 2000 arrest (alongside her infamous father) for being part of a multimillion dollar ecstasy ring!

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Lynn Tilton: “Distressed Diva” billionaire reality star turns around failing businesses and gives Real Housewives a run for their money

When Diva of Distressed premiers on the Sundance Channel, the first things viewers will see are Tilton’s hair, her legs, her cleavage. The first things they’ll think about are her money and her power. How could anyone miss these things, when Tilton, in her skin-tight clothing, stiletto heels, and waist-length platinum blonde hair gets off her private jet, swishes across the screen, and gives pep talks to men in jeans and hard hats?

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Was Jillian Michael’s family emergency in New Zealand related to her adoption plans?

Biggest Loser star and fitness dominatrix Jillian Michaels missed this week’s New Zealand weigh in for a “family emergency.” Let’s hope everything is OK. Whatever might have been going on to prompt an unplanned return to LA in February when the New Zealand episode was filmed, the big family news now is that Michaels has…

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Leah Messer moves out of her and Corey’s house

In what may be the straw that breaks the backs of Teen Mom 2 hopeless romantics, Leah Messer was photographed earlier today moving her belongings out of the home she shared with Corey Simms in Clay, West Virginia. Keep reading for dramatic photos of Leah, Corey and the twins on an extremely emotional (and drearily rainy) day.

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Did Jennifer Del Rio scheme pregnancy to appear on 16 & Pregnant?

The latest in the he said, she said war of words between 16 & Pregnant’s Jennifer Del Rio and baby-daddy Josh Smith is bringing up the same old question of whether or not the Teen Mom franchise on MTV encourages teen pregnancy.

Read Josh’s conspiracy theory argument from court papers in which he states he was set up and that Jennifer’s pregnancy was no accident.

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PHOTOS VIDEOS BIO of Ben Flajnik from The Bachelorette 2011 with Ashley Hebert

Meet Benajmin Flajnik, a 28-year-old winery owner from San Diego who will be one of the many eligible bachelors competing for the heart of Ashley Hebert in the upcoming seventh season of The Bachelorette! There are photos, a radio interview and even a bit of trouble with the law – everything you need to know to already have an opinion when Ben meets Ashley Hebert during the premiere May 23!

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Mob Wives’ Drita D’Avanzo’s f-bombs get radio host fired

Radio host John Tabacco got whacked from his job at 970 AM after only two episodes of his family business show thanks to some on-air F-bombs from guest Drita D’avanzo from VH1’s controversial new reality series Mob Wives. Listen to the complete radio show and read D’Avanzo and Tabacco’s shocked reactions to the news!

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PHOTO – Did Corey Simms cheat on Leah with Jordan Humble?

Here’s what we know. Teen Mom 2’s Leah Messer filed for divorce from Corey Simms about a week ago after 6 months of marriage, and was later filmed by MTV crying over Facebook messages. The messages were from someone named Jordan, and said things like “You are very attractive.” US Weekly has sources who say…

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PHOTOS – RHNJ new castmate Kathy Wakile, Teresa Giudice’s cousin

Just because Danielle Staub got booted from Real Housewives of New Jersey doesn’t mean the series won’t still bring the table flipping. In fact, things might be more interesting now with two members of Teresa Giudice’s family added to the cast. We already know Teresa’s family is a sore point for her because of the…

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VIDEO Glee’s Heather Morris shows off her dance moves for Esquire

Actress and dancer Heather Morris, who plays everyone’s favorite ditsy blond cheerleader Brittany on Glee, hosts the Esquire magazine list of “50 Songs Every Man Should Listen To” in their 2011 music issue. Read the complete list and see a video of Brittany Heather demonstrating dance moves that are probably illegal in many countries!

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Drita D’Avanzo’s husband Lee Avanzo is in jail for bank robbery; has mob connection

Drita D’Avanzo is a firecracker of a girl who brags about being able to put people in the hospital, may be the most likable lady on VH1’s Mob Wives (although they’re all pretty fascinating.) Drita comes from a straight (no crime) Albanian family, but married Lee D’Avanzo, who is considered by the feds to be…

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16 & Pregnant’s Valerie Fairman arrested for punching and pushing her mother

We’ve seen quite a bit of violence come from the participants of 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom, most notably Amber (multiple times) assaulting her baby’s father Gary on camera, Farrah Abraham’s mother Debra getting arrested for busting Farrah’s lip, and Jenelle Evans caught on tape beating another girl. Now we have news that Valerie…

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PHOTOS: How did Snooki lose weight?

Just a few pounds make a big difference on pint-sized Jersey Shore caricature Snooki Polizzi. During her wildly popular run on the first three seasons of MTV’s Jersey Shore, Snooki, who struggled with an eating disorder in high school, carried a few extra pounds. The lifestyle featured on the show, boozing and lounging,didn’t exactly help…

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PHOTO Teen Mom Farrah Abraham catches a shark. No, seriously.

Is there anything Teen Mom Farrah Abraham can’t do?!? Adding to an extensive resume that includes being a model, chef, and author (in addition to reality television superstar) Farrah can now add shark fisherman! (Fisherperson?) Keep reading to see the amazing photo and find out which Star Wars character has his interstellar panties in a wad over the whole thing!

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VIDEO The Voice judges Cee Lo, Christina, Blake and Adam go “Crazy”

NBC’s American Idol competitor The Voice premieres this Tuesday and today the network released a preview clip featuring the four judges (Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine) performing the Gnarls Barkley smash single “Crazy” and it’s really, really horrible AWESOME! And not just Christina and Cee Lo! Keep reading to watch the clip and get pumped up for your post-Pia American Idol alternative!

UPDATE – Added an extended preview clip!

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NYC Househusband Simon van Kempen keeps it ‘real’ with debut single

New York City Househusband Simon van Kempen has joined the stanks ranks of Danielle Staub, Kim Zolciak and The Countess by releasing {gasp} his own song. It’s called “I Am Real” and it’s a dark exploration of Simon’s inner demons, that you can dance to! Take a listen if you dare.

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Teen Mom tabloidegery – Leah Messer and Corey Simms divorce fallout

As you might have expected you are going to see a lot of Leah Messer and Corey Simms as you wait in line at the grocery store this week as three of the major tabloids are running with the the Teen Mom 2 couple on their covers. Keep reading for a run-down on what the magazines are reporting from their various “insiders” who seem, I hate to say, relatively consistent in their stories.

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The Bachelor Brad Womack and Emily Maynard reportedly split

Could there be a third go-round for Brad Womack? Emily Maynard reportedly ended things with two-time The Bachelor Brad Womack with a phone call on the weekend of April 9. Keep reading to find out some of the reasons Emily decided to toss in the towel and why she hasn’t made a public statement about the break-up.

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16 & Pregnant Jennifer Del Rio responds to latest fight with baby-daddy Josh Smith

Next week’s episode of 16 & Pregnant will profile Jennifer Del Rio of Riverview, Florida. The mother of twin boys has already been a headline maker as she was featured in the Season 3 preview hitting baby-daddy Josh Smith who is shown being escorted away by the cops in handcuffs. Well the two were back at it yesterday and YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE JENNIFER’S SIDE OF THE STORY!!!! Read on for the deets as we may be on the verge of having a young lady that will make us forget all about Jenelle and Amber!

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Teen Mom 2’s Megan Nelson hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning

Chelsea Houska’s roommate and best friend from Teen Mom 2 Megan Nelson was taken to the hospital earlier today for carbon monoxide poisoning. As we reported earlier, Megan is currently pregnant so the news is especially distressing. Keep reading for an update from Megan’s dad that explains what caused it and how she is doing.

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VIDEO Jordan Ward from 16 and Pregnant moving to California – After Show Interview

As you might have read in my profile post on her, 16 and Pregnant‘s Jordan Ward is planning to move to California where her husband Brian Finder will be attending school after joining the Air Force. She talked about her future plans, her son Noah’s bout with acid reflux, the rivalry between Brian and Jordan’s twin sister Jessica, whether or not adoption was ever an option and how Brian is as a dad.

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VIDEO PHOTOS Jill Zarin addresses plastic surgery rumors on The Wendy Williams Show

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Jill Zarin shocked fans when she appeared on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live! on April 7 wearing a Madonna-inspired corset and matching high-headed Madonna ponytail. The dramatic new look had many speculating that the 47-year-old mother of one has had cosmetic surgery on her face. Jill addresses the rumors on Wendy Williams and comes clean on exactly what she has – and hasn’t – had done!

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Bruce Springsteen mentors American Idol finalists

After Pia Toscano’s egregious early dismissal I swore I wasn’t going to bother with anything American Idol for the rest of the season, but all it took was one name to knock me off my high horse (or high stone pony as it were):

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

That’s right,The Boss himself was on the set of American Idol this week to help mentor the remaining contestants. Keep reading to find out how Bruce is connected to someone on the show dating back to the early 1970s and read my theory as to why he was really there!

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Mob Wives’ Karen Gravano was in Arizona Ecstasy ring with her dad in 2000

VH1’s Mob Wives leaves a few facts out about Karen Gravano’s past. They focus on the fact that some of the other wives, Renee Graziano in particular, are unhappy about the fact that Karen’s dad “Sammy the Bull” Gravano was a mob turncoat, but that’s not where his (and Karen’s) criminal past stops! After Gravano…

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Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley sued over makeup line by RonAnn Meyers

Is it just me or does it seem like 80% of all court cases involve reality stars? And I think half of those involve either Gretchen Rossi or Slade Smiley.

The latest legal issues for the handsome Real Housewives of Orange County couple involve Gretchen Rossi’s cosmetics line Gretchen Christine Beaute and her former partner, makeup artist RonAnn Meyers. On April 13, 2011 Meyers filed a 37-page lawsuit against Gretchen and Slade asking for more than $100,000 in damages for “breach of oral contract,” “Fraudulent conspiracy” and “fraud/deceit” among other things. Keep reading for a summary of the suit as well as bullet points for RonAnn’s claims.

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PHOTOS Andy Cohen goes for shirtless swim in Miami

Watch What Happens Live! host and Bravolebridom gaytriarch Andy Cohen was in Miami this week to Grand Marshal the Miami Beach Gay PRIDE Parade which took place Saturday. In the spirit of PRIDE Andy removed his shirt and proudly showed off his David Mazelhoff chest while taking a dip in the Ocean! Keep reading for the photos as well as all sorts of Andy Cohen Photoshopegery!

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PHOTOS Leah Messer Simms visits family law office

The evidence continues to mount in support of the recent reports that Teen Mom 2 stars Leah Messer Simms and Corey Simms are getting a divorce. Online court records indicate the couple filed for divorce the week of April 15, which seems to be in line with these photos from April 14th showing Leah visiting the office of a family law attorney with papers in hand.

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Conan O’Brien’s Tareq Salahi doppelganger Andres du Bouchet

Take a journey with me on a blogger happenstance and discover how I realized that a random Conan O’Brien writer and part time actor is a dead-ringer for Tareq Salahi of what used to be The Real Housewives of D.C. It involves Playgirl, Conan O’Brien’s birthday and a recent podcast. Welcome to my world!

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“Divorce papers” in Leah Messer’s hand actually Facebook messages

We previously published some photos provided by Splash News that claimed to be Teen Mom Leah Messer reading from “divorce papers” to a friend as an MTV film crew captured the moment for Season 2 of the show. The photos came on the heels of numerous reports, and even online court records, claiming Leah and her husband Corey Simms had filed for divorce.

Numerous commenters pointed out that the papers didn’t resemble legal documents and it turns out they were right! KEep reading to find out what the papers actually were (as if the headline didn’t give it away) and what it had to do with Leah and Corey’s split!

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“I’m Gangster, and I’m Comin’ Home” Mob Wives Season One, Episode One recap

Mob Wives  Season One, Episode One recap: First of all, the art and photography is engaging, beautiful, and borrows heavily from the cinematography of America’s rich history of mob films and FBI-surveillance style footage. Renee Graziano – is seen wearing furs, buying furs, riding in cars, and enjoying a luxurious life. “My father didn’t work…

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Karen Gravano’s father Salvatore ‘Sammy the Bull’ Gravano former underboss of the Gambino crime family, brought down John Gotti

VH1’s series Mob Wives features real women who are connected to the mob, and the results promise to be fascinating. One of the women, Renee Graziano, is the daughter of consigliere of the Bonanno crime family Anthony Graziano (who is currently incarcerated;) but another, Karen Gravano, is the daughter of the former underboss who took…

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VIDEO – Gretchen Rossi doesn’t like “Tubba Wubba” Slade Smiley

The rest of the world gets annoyed at Slade for just being Slade, but his girlfriend/business partner Gretchen Rossi also has her limits. Gretchen’s tolerance for Slade is negatively correlated with his waistline. In an earlier episode this season, Gretchen got annoyed when Slade ordered pasta at dinner, calling him “Tubba Wubba,” and complaining that…

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PHOTOS Leah Messer Corey Simms divorce rumors confirmed, MTV films emotional scene

Ever since OK! and In Touch both published stories that Teen Mom 2 couple Leah Messer and Corey Simms were separated and getting a divorce the Teen Mom universe has been up in arms waiting for confirmation one way or the other. All has been uncharacteristically quiet on Twitter and Facebook leading many to speculate the rumors may be true.

Sadly, we can now confirm that they are.

Online court records indicate Leah and Corey filed for divorce between April 8 and April 15. Also, see photos taken Friday featuring an emotional Leah Messer reading aloud to a friend from some printouts that are allegedly about the split as the MTV cameras roll.

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Renee Graziano’s father Anthony Graziano’s is consigliere the Bonanno crime family

Bravo flirted with reality mafia television with Real Housewives of New Jersey, including the tough-talkin’ family-oriented Caroline Manzo, and Danielle Staub, who had a dubious past and a BFF with racketeering charges, but VH1 is going for the real thing with Mob Wives. The “queen bee” of this Real Housewives-style show is former wardrobe stylist…

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VIDEO Teen Mom Jenelle Evans caught crying and cursing after drug-related conviction

Watch a video of Teen Mom Jenelle Evans talking with boyfriend Kieffer Delp in her car just after pleading guilty to a drug-related charge and receiving one year of probation. The emotional reality star begins crying as she points out that if she does anything to violate her probation (including drinking or smoking marijuana) she will have to go to jail.

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PHOTOS Alexis Bellino in black leather at Gallery Nightclub grand opening

It seems like we’ve seen a little less of Alexis Bellino on this season of The Real Housewives of Orange County, but she’s more than making up for it off the camera, showing off her Hometown Hottie figure at numerous public appearances.

The latest Alexis sighting was at the Gallery Nightclub grand opening held at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas where the aspiring fashion designer outshined birthday girl Kourtney Kardashian in a sexy black leather mini-dress!

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PHOTO What Stephen Moyer looks like driving a race car

It appears vampires drive race cars just like they sleep – upside down! True Blood star Stephen Moyer demonstrated the undriving feat during qualifying at the celebrity Long Beach Grand Prix earlier today after seemingly forgetting the track was round and crashing into one of the perimeter walls just after entering a curve.

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PHOTO Teen Mom Leah Messer takes daughters to dinner without Corey Simms

Amidst numerous tabloid reports that she is divorcing husband Corey Simms, Teen Mom Leah Messer Simms was photographed taking her two twin daughters Aliannah and Aleeah to dinner at Friday night – without Corey.

This is just the latest subtle indication that the stories are true, especially when you consider Leah and Corey said on the Reunion Special with Dr. Drew that Friday nights were their nights and they usually spent them together as the grandparents watched the girls.

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Is Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout engaged to Kyle King?

The tabloids are full of (potentially true?) Teen Mom news this week. They reported that Leah and Corey are getting a divorce, something neither camp has yet denied, but they’re also saying that Maci Bookout is engaged to her boyfriend Kyle King! A friend reportedly told OK! “Maci and Kyle are engaged!” Leah was reportedly…

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VIDEO PHOTOS BIO Jordan Ward from 16 and Pregnant season 3 episode 1

Meet Jordan Ward who will be kicking off the third season of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant on Tuesday! Everything you need to know about Jordan, her son Noah, her baby’s father (and now husband!) Brian Finder and her identical twin sister Jessica. Includes videos, photos and links to all things Jordan on the web!

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Jenelle Evans pleads guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia

As reported earlier, Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans and her boyfriend Kieffer Delp were in court today to face charges of breaking and entering as well as possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia stemming from an arrest last year featured on the Season One finale of the MTV reality show. Find out what happened in the courtroom and what the results were for Jenelle and Kieffer!