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Recycle or Reuse? Shallon, Victoria, Nikki and Gurj swap ex boyfriends on the premiere episode of Downtown Girls

Tonight blogger Shallon Lester takes her turn at reality television with four of her closest girlfriends in Downtown Girls, airing at 11pm (EST). It’s a stylized “reality sitcom” that’s both more real and more constructed than reality shows it follows: The Hills and The City. The series also borrows heavily from the spirit of Carrie…

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Kim Zolciak bikini photos!

I must have been a good blogger this year because Bikini Claus left me (and the world!) a fantastic present today! Check out these Kimtrulescent photos of The Real Mistress of Atlanta Kim Zolciak showing off Big Papa’s Big Tatas while relaxing in a tiny blue bikini with her daughter, Brielle, in Miami yesterday!

She’s got the wig and she’s got the booze, but keep reading to find out which Kimmy-Z accessory is missing!

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INTERVIEW Countess LuAnn’s “Money Can’t Buy You Class” video was leaked!

Fans of The Real Housewives of New York City were taken by surprise Friday when the much-anticipated debut music video for “Money Can’t Buy You Class” by the Countess LuAnn de Lesseps surfaced online with no notice or fanfare. As it turns out, LuAnn and her record label Ultra Records were also surprised by the unannounced release, which occurred as they were still making plans for both private and public premiere events! That’s right, the video was leaked!

Read our exclusive interview with the video’s creative director James “Jersey” Murray who talks with us about the leak and what it was like working with The Countess!

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The father of the baby with cancer on RHNJ speaks out against Danielle Staub’s behavior

Chris Stilianessis, the father of the infant with the rare form of cancer featured on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is speaking out against Danielle Staub and her entourage’s behavior at the benefit for his sick child at the Brownstone. Talking to Zap2it.com, Stilianessis thanks Danielle for raising awareness about his daughter’s disease, but…

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Bachelorette weatherman Jonathan Novack beat up while working at WSVN?

One of the 25 guys competing for the heart of Ali Fedotowsky in season 6 of The Bachelorette is 30-year-old Jonathan Novack, a weatherman and on-air personality currently living and working in Houston, Texas.

Originally from Boston, Jonathan’s career has moved him all over the country including stints with WAER in Syracuse, KCBD-TV in Lubbock and WSVN in Miami, Florida. I’m sure Jonathan did his fair share of tropical storm coverage while in Miami, but his extensive meteorological education didn’t help when Hurricane Tom rolled into town! Read all about how fellow WSVN weatherman Tom Johnston whooped up on “Chicken Legs” while both were employed at the station, leading to Johnston’s termination and potential promotion for Novack!

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VIDEO The Bachelorette sneak peek Speedo calendar shoot

How does a woman decide between 17 attractive single males, all vying for her hand in marriage? She takes ’em down to the beach for a charity Speedo calendar shoot! Or at least that’s what Ali Fedotowsky is going to do in Monday night’s episode of The Bachelorette! Keep reading to see the dehumanizing meat market!

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Team Coco minus Coco to get TBS special

While Conan is out on his ‘The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour’ it looks like his writers have received a green light from ‘TBS’ for their own special. The special is tentatively being called ‘Team Coco presents Conan’s Writers Live’ and will feature Conan staples Andy Richter and Reggie Watts. Find out the when and where and see a great video from Reggie Watts.

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Is Betty White going to be a grandma on ‘Gossip Girl?’

Betty White train boarding, all aboard! In yet another piece of you can’t stop Betty White news it looks like she may be targeted to become part of the cast of ‘Gossip Girl’, the uber-popular teen series on the CW. Find out what the show creator had to say about the possible White connection and how ‘Mad Men’ and Chuck Bass fit into the picture.

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The Bachelorette’s Chris Lambton video shot by the Cape Cod Times

Contestants on popular reality shows often become the talk of their hometowns, and that is literally the case with The Bachelorette contestant Chris Lambton! Friends and neighbors of Chris talked to CapeCodOnline.com for the site’s multimedia series called CapeCast. See what they had to say about Chris and whether or not they think he has what it takes to win the heart of Ali.

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Thanks to Dr. Drew, we now know what Tila Tequila’s addicted to, besides fame and Twitter

When TMZ announced that Tila Tequila will appearon Dr. Drew’s VH1 show Celebrity Rehab 4, nobody was surprised, but now we get to find out approximately which cocktail of drugs helps Tila engage in her particular brand of oddball behavior. Tequila (real name Thien Thanh Thi Nguyen) rocketed, or more like slowly buzzed, to a D-list level…

Who is Pamela Lynn Blazewski from VH1’s You’re Cut Off?

Who is Pamela Lynn Blazewski from VH1’s You’re Cut Off?

So who is the brunette bombshell from the NYC that is all smiles in the princesss pink? That folks is Pamela Lynn from Vh1’s reality show ‘You’re Cut Off’. I did a little digging and found out some information (other than her last name) on the lovely Miss Pamela. Read on to get your Pamelicious fill!

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Biggest Loser winner Michael Ventrella before and after photos

Michael Ventrella won Biggest Loser Couples by shedding over half of his original weight of 526 pounds, finishing up a svelte 262 at Tuesday night’s weigh-in. Not only did Michael set the record for the heaviest contestant to ever participate in the nine seasons of the show, but he also broke Danny Cahill’s weight loss record of 239 pounds from last year!

See lots of before and after photos of Michael’s amazing transformation!

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American Idol final two: Up To The Mountain and Beautiful Day video with lyrics

Check out the video and lyrics for the final two performances of American Idol this season. Crystal Bowersox with ‘Up To The Mountain’ and Lee Dewyze with ‘Beautiful Day’. Also check out Simon Cowell’s final critique and our top ten suggestions for his replacement.

Danny Provenzano mug shot
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RHONJ Danny Provenzano’s mug shot and criminal record

The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Danielle Staub played right into the mafia stereotypes the show is often accused of by bringing in convicted felon Danny Provenzano to be her bodyguard for an event at the rival Manzo family’s charity fundraiser. See Danny’s mug shot and read his criminal record that includes a racketeering conviction and over four years behind bars!

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Bachelorette’s Ty Brown’s ex-wife Lindsey Grant photos and bio

Guitar-picking Ty Brown from Nashville mentioned in his bio video during the season premiere of The Bachelorette tonight that he was married for two years and just recently got a divorce. I’m sure all of you Ali fans are curious about this hunky good ol’ boy suitor and are wondering about his first wife, so I tracked down all the information the internet had to offer on singer/songwriter Lindsey Grant and compiled it for you in a convenient little blog post!

Real Housewives of New Jersey Danielle Staub's felon friend Danny Provenzano
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Danielle Staub’s friend Danny Provenzano is an ex-con with mafia family connections

On Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, there have been jokes about the Manzos, Lauritos, and Giudices potentially having mafia connections because of things like the “let me tell you somethin’ about my family: we are as thick as thieves” comment, and the crazy level of conspicuous consumption. But, it turns out the one with…

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Is Peregrine Honig from ‘Work of Art: The Next Great Artist’ a panty pusher?

One of the contestants for the upcoming Bravo reality series ‘Work of Art: The Next Great Artist’ co-owns an intimate apparel shop called Birdies in Kansas City. Find out about the very interesting Peregrine Honig and her shop.

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Kelly Bensimon did not have a nervous breakdown but a nervous ‘breakthrough’

Kelly Bensimon is on a a little spin control campaign after her volatile appearance in the RHNYC May 20th episode in which she looked like she was totally losing her marbles and that all the other Real HW’s were finally getting the best of her. It ceratinly seems like she needed to explain herself at least a little. So how on Earth will Kelly explain it away? Check for yourself.

Erica Rose of ‘The Bachelor: Rome’ fame resurfaces on VH1’s ‘You’re Cut Off’
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Erica Rose of ‘The Bachelor: Rome’ fame resurfaces on VH1’s ‘You’re Cut Off’

For die-hard veterans of the ABC hit show ‘The Bachelor’, one of the new cast members from Vh1’s ‘You’re Cut Off’, Erica Rose, should seem very familiar. The tiara that she is sporting is a dead give away. That’s right, it is none other that the tiara princess who really shook things up during The Bachelor: Rome! See what Rose has been up to, some great photos and a video from an appearance on Ellen.

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Pretty Wild season finale preview – Will there be a season 2?

E!’s controversial reality series Pretty Wild concludes this evening with what is sure to be 30 minutes of jaw-droppingly explosive reality drama! Find out what’s in store tonight when the only reality show featuring a star convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison wraps up! (Hint: There are courtroom scenes, drugs and a tiny silver bikini!)

Also, we asked E! about whether or not Pretty Wild will be back for a second season – find out their response!

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Is RHOC Tamra Barney’s son Ryan Vieth in jail?

It looks like Ryan Vieth, the son of Tamra Barney from ‘RHOC’ is in trouble with the law again and this time it has landed him in prison. TMZ is reporting that Ryan was pulled over and that during the stop the officer realized there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest. This warrant stems from a missed court appearance connected to prior traffic violations. Check out Ryan’s status and why he can’t seem to take care of his traffic ‘problems’.

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VIDEO – Is Kelly Bensimon crazy, unraveling? Why is she scared of Bethenny?

Tonight’s Real Housewives of New York episode was a real whammy! Kelly Bensimon literally had some kind of breakdown during dinner, and basically didn’t let anyone else get a word in while she babbled on about her Bethenny nightmares, how she thinks Bethenny is trying to kill her, how everyone is “white noise”, Al Sharpton,…

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Bethenny Frankel is in Kelly Bensimon’s nightmares

Krazy Kelly Bensimon gives us all a glimpse into her murky subconscious while talking on the phone with Jill Zarin in this week’s episode of The Real Housewives of New York City. During the call she reveals details about her nightmares that feature a Bethenny made out of knives trying to kill her! See the movie poster from the soon-to-be-released Bravo horror film inspired by Kelly’s dark dreams!

Bethenny Frankel reveals first pics of her daughter Bryn Hoppy
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Bethenny Frankel reveals first pics of her daughter Bryn Hoppy

Bethenny Frankel released the first photos of her newborn baby girl Bryn Hoppy to People. Baby Bryn was born 12 days ago, May 8, a month ahead of schedule: a tiny preemie at 4lb, 12oz, but still healthy. Baby B doesn’t play, she must’ve been listening to all the show-producing going on in her mommy’s…

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VIDEO Chad Ochocinco Deep Seis-ed from DWTS

Arguably the biggest mouth in the NFL got eliminated last night from ‘DWTS’ as it came down to Chad Ochocinco or Erin Andrews. It looks like America wanted to keep peeping at Erin so everybody’s favorite legal name changer was left to two-step out the door. See the results video and his Twitter reaction. Bonus – listen to the song Chad used to let the healing begin!

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The Bachelorette Files: Justin “Rated R” Rego

None of Ali Fedotowsky’s suitors have drawn more attention prior to the start of the season than professional wrestler Justin “Rated R” Rego! ABC released a Bachelorette Season 6 preview clip that featured the cocksure Canadian during which he confesses to Ali that he is a wrestler and then unbuttons his shirt to reveal a t-shirt with “Rated R” printed across the front. The surprising part? Ali seemed to like it!

So as I wrap up “The Bachelorette Files” just prior to the season kicking off May 24, I wanted to be sure to create one for the guy who could turn out to be the most memorable person from Season 6 – including Ali!

Who is VH1’s ‘You’re Cut Off’ life coach Laura Baron?
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Who is VH1’s ‘You’re Cut Off’ life coach Laura Baron?

VH1 is set to launch a new reality show called You’re Cut Off in which they take nine spoiled rotten young women and cut them off from life’s little necessities like mani-pedis, endless shopping runs and bottle service. I know, that sounds so cruel. The host of the show or should I say “life coach” is easy on the eyes Laura Baron. So exactly who is Laura Baron and what qualifies her to teach our young princesses about hard-core real life living? Lets find out more about the lovely life coach including photos, videos, bio and more.

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PHOTOS NeNe Leakes’ dramatic new nose job

The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Sheree Whitfield was “Dancing with the Stars” in Atlanta Sunday night, but once again it was fellow cast member NeNe Leakes stealing the spotlight! See before and after photos of her dramatic rhinoplasty!

The outspoken and charismatic Leakes normally sucks up the attention with her tour de force personality, but the boisterous peach didn’t have to do or say anything thanks to her dramatically altered new nose! Keep reading to see a before-and-after side-by-side comparison of Leakes’ beaks – I even added a third image with the new nose and her old hairstyle just you wouldn’t blame it on the ‘do!

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RHNJ’s Christine Staub and Gia Giudice take over NY Fashion Week

Tonight on RHNJ Danielle’s wispy daughter Christine Staub (who recently signed IMG model) and Teresa’s blinged-out baby Gia (who was asked to walk a runway for Elle Magazine) take over New York Fashion Week. When the Jersey girls hit New York, everyone else should have just packed up and went home, because the show was…

Who are the cast members of VH1’s The OCD Project?

VH1’s The OCD Project is a new reality show featuring six sufferers of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder participating in what amounts to a 21-day, all-out assault / boot camp therapy session led by Dr. David Tolin. In a previous post I provided a little background on Dr. Tolin and now I want to introduce you to the six courageous cast members who will be confronting their disorders head on over the course of the season.

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VIDEO Bret Michaels in final two of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ – Sharon Osbourne eliminated

It looks like nothing can stop ’80s hair band rock icon Bret Michaels from ruling reality TV! In a pre-taped episode of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Sharon Osbourne was sent home in an emotional “you’re fired” Donald Trump scene, leaving Michaels and Holly Robinson Peete as the final two competing for the top prize. Check out the clip!

Work of Art's Jerry Saltz
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Meet Bravo’s ‘Work of Art’ judge Jerry Saltz

On June 9th Bravo will kick off it’s fine art inspired reality competition show Work of Art: The Next Great Artist that will feature 14 aspiring artists competing for $200,000 dollars and a show at the Brooklyn Museum. In previous articles we have focused on the show’s sexy host China Chow and gavel-wielding show mentor Simon de Pury. We want to turn our attention now to one of the judge’s who will decide the fate of the contestants, New York Magazine senior art critic – Jerry Saltz. Read on to find out more about the New York Magazine senior art critic.

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Justin Rego’s girlfriend Jessica Spillas photos

In the interest of those few Bachelor/Bachelorette fans out there that don’t want to know anything about what’s going to happen during the season, which is pretty hard to do given the fact that Reality Steve reveals pretty much every detail before the first show even airs, I will not say who Jessica Spillas is. But, if you already know who she is or don’t care if you find out who she is, then keep reading to find out what she looks like and why she matters to The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky!

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Real Housewives of New York beefs explained: What did Bethenny Frankel do to Kelly Bensimon and why is Alex McCord so angry at Jill Zarin

If you’re watching Season Three of The Real Housewives of New York, you know all is not well in Housewives Land. Except for Ramona, Ramona is currently riding on some sort of peaceful cloud (sometimes enhanced by Pino Grigio). The newest “wife”, Sonja Morgan, also possesses a strange serenity not often found in Housewives. She’s…

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Who is VH1’s ‘Dad Camp’ host Dr. Jeff Gardere?

VH1 is ready to launch a new program on May 31st called ‘Dad Camp’. The show will follow six young men that are expecting fathers as they are taught how to systematically prepare to be responsible fathers to their children. Leading these men is TV veteran Dr. Jeff Gardere also known as ‘America’s Psychologist’. Find out about the good doctor including photos, videos, book information, bio and more.

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Video: ‘Friends’ alum Matt LeBlanc set to play himself on Showtime show ‘Episodes’

So no one told you life was gonna be this way, you disappear after ‘Joey’ and then get a new show hey! I think Matt LeBlanc was stuck in second gear but with a hip new ‘Showtime’ gig this just might be his year. With Courtney Cox hanging in ‘Cougar Town’ and ‘Matthew Perry’ set to star in ABC’s ‘Mr. Sunshine’ it looks like it is Joey’s turn to get a little bit more of that ‘Friends’ feeder glory. LeBlanc is set to play himself in a ‘Showtime’ original ‘Episodes’. Pssst – It looks really really funny!

RHONYC Countess LuAnn de Lesseps date Cort Coerte Felske
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Who is Countess Luann’s author boyfriend Cort? Cord? Coerte Felske?

In episodes 10 and 11 of The Real Housewives of New York City the Countess LuAnn finally seems to be moving on after her recent divorce from Count Alexandre de Lesseps! She’s been dating an author known only as “Cort” on the show.

That got my curiosity peaked, as I’m sure it did yours as well, so I cranked up the ol interwebs sleuth-a-matic and dug up not only Cort’s actual first and last name, but a list of his books as well! Are you ready? His full name is…

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VIDEO – Real Housewives of New York, Bethenny Frankel opens up about her father on Ramona Singer’s yacht trip

On tonight’s episode of Real Housewives of New York, Ramona Singer takes a few of the wives (minus Jill, Luann and Jennifer Gilbert) on a yacht trip to St. John’s. Minus a few minor snafus between Bethenny and Kelly, they seem to have a low-key good time. Bethenny, who has just learned that she’s pregnant,…

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VIDEO Michael Bolton’s ‘School of Michael Bolton,’ kids freed from Steel Bars

It is easy to see that ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ he should send their child to his school and with ‘Time Love and Tenderness’ they can grow in the ways of Bolton. Michael Bolton I love you man. Wait I ‘Said I Loved You But I Lied’ but I really do think that the Michael Bolton School of Michael Bolton is a beautiful place. Check out the video here and be free from the ‘Steel Bars’ that surround you!

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PHOTOS and BIOS of all 25 Bachelorette Season 6 contestants Ali Fedotowsky

Here’s the story
Of a lovely lady
Who broke the heart of a very lovely Jake.
Twenty-four guys they all want
To be her husband
Justin “Rated R” Rego is a fake.

I proudly present to you all the single ladies men that will be competing for the love of The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky on Season 6 of the popular reality show that kicks off on May 24, 2010 on ABC at 9/8c!

See photos and brief bios of all of ’em! It’s a Fedotowsky man meat market!

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Full Interview VIDEO – Betty White discusses SNL appearance on Jay Leno

Betty White hosted SNL last Saturday and she literally killed. SNL hasn’t been that funny since . . . ever! Not one to rest on her laurels and take a vacay, Betty is back was back to work tonight when she sat down with Jay Leno to discuss her experience. As always with Ms. White,…

VIDEO – VH1 Basketball Wives Royce Reed’s scandalous twerkin’ booty dance
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VIDEO – VH1 Basketball Wives Royce Reed’s scandalous twerkin’ booty dance

In case you’ve missed this wonderful show, VH1’s Basketball Wives (Sundays, 10 pm EST) is a delicious Real Housewives-type adventure of the bloodthirsty girlfriends, wives, and ex-wives of famous basketball stars. Shaunie O’Neal, Shaq’s estranged wife, is the fabulous method behind this madness. She produces and offers dead-on narration, commentary, and advice during each show….

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VIDEO Six seasons of Lost’s Hurley saying “Dude!”

Remove sexiness from the equation and undoubtedly hefty Hugo “Hurley” Reyes is the greatest character to emerge from the six seasons of ABC’s Lost – and that’s coming from someone who thinks there are a LOT of great characters to emerge from the six seasons of ABC’s Lost!

John Locke is a close second, but he just can’t hang with the cuddly mass of Shaggy and Scooby-Dooness that is Hurley! He won the lottery, bought a fried chicken restaurant chain and he was the only one to realize how integral Volkswagen vans are to the inner workings of the cosmos!

But, perhaps most importantly, Hurley had the power to reel in the sometimes absurd and borderline over-the-top plot twists of the show, and he did it with a single four-letter word…

Alexis Neiers E! News interview May 11, 2010
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VIDEO Pretty Wild’s Alexis Neiers E! interview after Bling Ring jail sentencing

18-year-old Alexis Neiers sat down with E! News to talk about her plea of no contest Monday to her involvement in the so-called “Bling Ring” robbery of Orlando Bloom’s home last year. The teenager was sentenced to 180 days behind bars, a sentence that is scheduled to begin June 24.

The meaning of ‘9 by Design’ Robert and Cortney Novogratz’s children’s funny names

Bravo’s 9 by Design stars Cortney and Robert Novogratz are an achingly hipsterish couple who transform run-down spaces into magazine-ready bohemian design marvels. All they need is a at least $100,000 and a trip to the flea market, and they’re good to go. Not only is their design style deliciously quirky, but the names of…

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VIDEOS Bachelorette’s Justin “Rated R” Rego on ‘Keys to the VIP’

One of the two preview clips for the upcoming season of Ali Fedotowsky’s The Bachelorette released by ABC features the sure-to-be-controversial Justin “Rated R” Rego, a professional wrestler with an overabundance of confidence and, judging from his crutches, an apparent sprained ankle. But is it all an act? Watch Justin on the reality competition show Keys to the VIP in which he and a dude named ‘Fromeo’ battle it out to see who is the better pick-up artist!

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The Hills clip: Just as we suspected, Spencer Pratt hates making children happy

Spencer Pratt needs a refund for hiscrystals, because they’re not working. He’s still a 3-year-old child play-acting his tantrums for tv drama. On tonight’s episode he blows up when he finds out his plastic Barbie has hired party planner for the neighbor’s child’s birthday party. When the two women tell him it’ll be good for…

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The Ali Fedotowsky Bachelorette 6 Files: Chris Lambton

It’s time for another installment of “The Bachelorette Files!”

One of the very last contestants whose name was revealed is 32-year-old Chris Lambton, a former high school math teacher from the High School for Economics and Finance in New York City who currently resides in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. See photos and read more about Chris’s tragic story.

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Erin Andrews in “Darrin’s Dance Grooves” video commercial

The fact that Erin Andrews is still around on this season’s Dancing With The Stars should come as no surprise to those tens of people familiar with the workout video Darrin’s Dance Grooves! Watch Erin poppin’ and lockin’ her way to that perfect body and listen to what she has to say about the video!

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The City preview video clip: Kelly Cutrone will effing attack Olivia Palermo like a shark!

Kelly Cutrone saves another episode of MTV’s The City tonight by going nuts on Olivia Palermo. Olivia’s “character” is a cold-blooded, entitled socialite b!tch who tries to use her minimal powers at a fashion magazine to squash the cherub-faced Whiteny Port and her apple-pie dreams of being a fashion designer in The City.  Of course,…

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‘Glee-Rewind’ original music videos Season 1 Episode 18 “Laryngitis” (Spoiler)

All-right it’s time for another installment of “Glee-Rewind”! In “Glee-Rewind” we post all the original music videos (or the best version we can find) for the songs performed on the current episode of Glee so that folks can get a taste of the inspiration for the covers from the show. This installment is for Season 1 Episode 18 titled “Laryngitis” (Spoiler alert – this is tonight’s episode). Really great videos for this one.

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The Ali Fedotowsky Bachelorette Files: Chris Hasek-Watt

The Season Premiere of Ali Fedotowsky’s debut as the new Bachelorette on May 24 is closing in fast! The next installment of “The Bachelorette Files,” in which I try to compile background info on the male suitors on Season 6 of The Bachelorette, is Chris Hasek-Watt of Vancouver, British Columbia.

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VIDEO – Danielle Staub’s daughter Christine Staub is a cover girl

On tonight’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, Danielle Staub throws a luncheon to celebrate her daughter Christine being on the cover of the fashion magazine The Daily Front Row, a gig she got after signing a contract with IMG Models. Christine’s pretty mug was featured on the mag last August, but so far her modeling…