VIDEO South Dakota yanks “Don’t Jerk and Drive” campaign
What they *meant* was “Don’t jerk the steering wheel when driving on an icy patch of road.” But that’s not how it came out. Now, we all benefit–with laughter. Thanks, South Dakota!
Kim Kardashian wants a flat ass
Kim Kardashian has declared her desire for a flat ass. She made the booty proclamation (“booty-mation”) in this week’s episode of “…Take the Hamptons.” See the full quote, then hear how she responded to Pippa Middleton’s booty smack-down (or “booty-smack,” for short).
AUDIO Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’s Hazel E releases ‘Everything’ single
Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood star Hazel E is trying to move past all the drama fans of the show saw in Season 1 and focus again on her rapping career. The first fruit of her refocused labors is the brand new single “Everything,” recorded with K-Young. Keep reading to give it a listen and find out which major pop star’s vocals were sampled in the track!
Ariana Grande’s rep denies she insists on being carried, but pictures suggest otherwise
A source claimed Ariana Grande insists on getting carried “like a baby” when she gets too tired. Ariana’s representative denied the report, but pictures suggest there is some truth to it. A very serious investigation…
PHOTOS VIDEO Lindsay Lohan launches The Price of Fame gaming app
Following the HUGE success of the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app, fellow celebrity starlet Lindsay Lohan has announced she is launching her own fame and fortune mobile game called The Price of Fame. Keep reading for photos and a preview trailer.
REPORT Joe Giudice to file for divorce when Teresa Giudice goes to prison
Joe Giudice is reportedly meeting with a lawyer and plans to file for divorce from Teresa Giudice when she begins her 15-month prison sentence in January.
TLC announces first talk show, All About Sex, featuring Margaret Cho, Heather McDonald and Marissa Jaret Winokur
TLC is venturing into the realm of late-night talk shows with a raunchy new roundtable show. Find out the details…
AUDIO Scott Stapp threatens to kill President Obama in 911 call
Stapp had been in psychiatric care since late November, but left the facility without telling anyone. He believes is a CIA agent whose job is the assassination of President Obama. Stapp’s wife and sister-in-law made the call; check the story to hear the exchange.
VIDEOS Mila Kunis talks about motherhood, says “Breastfeeding is a great workout”
The 31-year old actress made her first chat show appearance since giving birth on September 30. To Craig Ferguson, she joked that breastfeeding equals weight loss, and explained why Ashton’s kilt is one of her favorite things.
PHOTOS The father of Mellie Stanley’s new baby has an extensive criminal record, is now in prison
Gypsy Sisters‘ Mellie Stanley finally confirmed she’s expecting a baby in January 2015, but it doesn’t look like she’ll have a big, happy family — because the new baby’s father is currently in prison.
Anti-gay billboard attracts rainbow coalition of criticism
An anti-gay billboard posted near Richmond VA has pleased some residents and incensed others. And the company responsible for it is not entirely truthful about the ad–we’ll give you one guess as to the sexual orientation of the model.
Leah Calvert and Corey Simms reach custody agreement for twin daughters
Leah Calvert and Corey Simms struck a deal at a custody hearing this week. Although Corey didn’t get the full custody he requested, Leah reportedly isn’t happy with the new arrangement…
Actor jailed for killing and eating ex-girlfriend’s rabbit
Dimitri Diatchenko, 46, has been arrested for allegedly killing and eating his ex-girlfriend’s pet rabbit following an argument. He says the whole thing was a big misunderstanding, but wouldn’t produce the rabbit when pressured by reporters. So it’s a real hare-raising situation, out there in LA.
Will Facebook add a “Dislike” button?
The company doesn’t like the thought of calling it a “Dislike” button, but is nonetheless considering what to add beyond just “Like.” See what Mr. Zuckerberg had to say about the idea, before expressing your own thoughts and opinions on the subject via Starcasm’s “Comment” function.
Crime | Mark Wahlberg | Racism
Mark Wahlberg’s hate crime victim supports his pardon request
Johnny Trinh, one of two of Wahlberg’s hate crime victims, has spoken publicly for the first time since the attacks, and says he’s long since forgiven the actor. See what other long-standing miscommunication he cleared up regarding his injuries.
Gun range offers family photos with Santa and guns
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But firearms are so delightful…
That’s the song they’ll be singin’ at the Sandy Springs Gun Club and Range in Sandy Springs, Georgia as families show up to participate in their “Pictures with Santa” event in which Santa Claus and those posing are encouraged to brandish firearms.
VIDEO First look at new Kate Plus 8 episodes shows ‘overwhelmed’ Kate Gosselin, sassy teens
A preview for new Kate Plus 8 episodes shows Kate Gosselin struggling to keep up with her teenage twins and 10-year-old sextuplets.
VIDEO Snooki reveals why Vinny and The Situation weren’t at her wedding
During her recent appearance on The Wendy Williams Show, Snooki explains why Vinny Guadagnino and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino were the only Jersey Shore co-stars (not counting Angelina Pivarnick) not in attendance at her wedding. Keep reading to watch the 8-minute-plus clip!
Keira Knightley is pregnant with her first child, multiple sources report
Keira Knightley is reportedly expecting her first child. And, with a big awards season coming up, it sounds like we’ll get the chance to watch her baby bump grow!
Friend claims Ladies of London’s Scot Young was murdered by the Russian mafia
The troubled British entrepreneur, who appeared on Bravo’s Ladies of London with his fiancee, fell from his apartment on Monday.
Farrah Abraham responds to reports Adam Lind wants to make an adult film together
Is a *unique* Teen Mom/Teen Mom 2 crossover on its way? See what Farrah Abraham said about reports Adam Lind wants to film a new movie with her…
AUDIO Christopher Lee unveils annual heavy metal Christmas carol
Hark, the herald angels…scream. Or they do when Sir Christopher Lee is through with them. The legendary actor is back with his third metal Christmas carol. Slash the throats of your enemies to get in the proper spirit, and then give the tune a listen.
Mr. David Letterman announces the date of his last show
Letterman, who announced his retirement from the show last spring, has set a May 20th date for his final farewell. Guests have yet to be named, but one seems more likely than all the rest…
RHOM’s Adriana de Moura to host Divorce Rehab show on Bravo
While Andy Cohen continues to dodge questions about whether or not Bravo plans to bring The Real Housewives of Miami back (again), show star Adriana de Moura is moving on with her own show, reportedly for Bravo, titled Divorce Rehab. Keep reading for all the details and a photo of the cast!
Details on Married at First Sight: The First Year announced
Find out details about FYI’s Married at First Sight: The First Year, including the role that split couple Monet Bell and Vaughn Copeland will have!
Lost Christmas sweater-wearing sheep reunited with Nebraska owner
Gage, the six-month-old who made #ChristmasSheep an overnight sensation on Twitter, has been reunited with his owner in Omaha. The little guy slipped a fence and made it for the hills. Read all about what his grateful owner had to say, and check out a couple pictures of the little bugger.
Third lawsuit brought against Bill Cosby in sex abuse scandal
The suit alleges that Tamara Green, who says Cosby tried to rape her in 1970, suffered ridicule via statements Cosby’s reps made to the press. The details of her encounter with the tarnished comedian match those in the stories other women have told about Cosby.
Are Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard feuding? Speculation grows, despite double date picture
Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald’s lives may seem pretty in sync these days, but sources say the girls are actually in the midst of a feud.
Jeremy Calvert reportedly had ‘proof’ of Leah Calvert’s affair, but family discourages divorce
Robbie Kidd’s confession this week that he did sleep with Leah Calvert in October was reportedly no surprise to Jeremy Calvert. So why hasn’t Jeremy actually filed for divorce?
Florida sex offender wins $3 million lottery jackpot
Florida law allows convicted criminals to collect lottery winnings, so Timothy Poole, a cab driver from Mount Dora FL, hit the jackpot with a scratch-off ticket. The odds against that? Pretty long.
VIDEO Columbus Short admits cocaine problem, vows to get help
The former “Scandal” star admitted he relied heavily on cocaine and a rationale of “self-medication” to help him get through worse and worse problems. See the video confession for yourself, and hear his thoughts on returning to the show in some capacity.
UPDATE Hallmark also pulls swastika wrapping paper as holiday furor grows
Hallmark produces the swastika-laced paper that first touched off a firestorm at a California Walgreens. The company has apologized for its oversight, but not everyone is sure that it has anything to be sorry for. Get a little swastika knowledge and consider where you stand on this holiday issue.
Details of Joan Rivers’ will announced; Melissa speaks publicly on her mother’s death
She donated undisclosed sums to a bevy of charities, handed control of her vast fortune to daughter Melissa, and left many former employees stunned by one last blast of generosity. Read about the last will and testament of Joan Rivers, whom more than one beneficiary called “generous to a fault.”
What happened to the ‘JK Wedding Entrance Dance’ couple? Are they still together?
What is life like after going viral?
Read on to find out what happened to the “JK Wedding Entrance Dance” couple and find out if they’re still together today.
Robbie Kidd admits to affair with Leah Calvert in October
Despite his previous public denials of reports that he recently had an affair with Teen Mom 2 star Leah Calvert, her ex Robbie Kidd is now admitting that they did sleep together in October!
PHOTOS President Obama is just like us, he eats Mexican take out
Do you think that just because you’re the President life is always filled with champagne and caviar? Think again. After giving a speech in Nashville yesterday, President Obama stopped in for some Mexican takeout. Read on to find out what he ordered!
GYPSY SISTERS Pregnant Mellie Stanley baby bump photos
Gypsy Sisters star Mellie Stanley revealed back in June that she was pregnant with her second child, and we thought we would update fans with some recent photos of Mellie showing off her growing baby bump! Keep reading to see the pictures as well as a costume-themed preview clip from the “Gypsy Sisters Naughty or Nice Christmas Special” airing Thursday night.
PHOTOS Snooki starts Etsy store, jokes after fans catch grammatical error
Despite a grammatical error on her first mug, Snooki already sold out of the offerings on her new Etsy page!
VIDEO Honey Boo Boo’s sister Anna on Dr. Phil says Mama June ‘lied about everything’
Honey Boo Boo’s older sister Anna Cardwell will be appearing on Dr. Phil on Thursday to tell her side of what happened between her and her mother, “Mama June” Shannon, since the scandal broke that Mama June was reportedly once again dating her ex Mark McDaniel, who had just gotten out of prison after being convicted of molesting Anna when she was eight years old. Also, Mama June’s mother Sandra and Anna’s “Uncle Poodle” Lee Thompson also appear.
Kim Kardashian thinks God punished her with pregnancy weight gain
Kim Kardashian said she thought God was punishing her for her vanity by making her gain a “huge” amount of weight during her pregnancy with North West.
Japanese nationalists claim Angelina Jolie’s “Unbroken” is racist
“Unbroken,” Angelina Jolie’s major directorial debut, has come under fire from Japanese nationalists, who say her depictions are unfair. More to the point: Are you interested in this film? Will you see it?
VIDEO Police officer catches woman shoplifting eggs, buys them for her hungry family
Watch the heartwarming exchange between an Alabama police officer and the woman he caught stealing eggs. Also find out the backstory and what the woman now says about it all…
Dean McDermott’s ex-wife says Tori Spelling needs rehab
Mary Jo Eustace said she was disturbed by what she saw when meeting with Tori Spelling earlier this year.
Nyet! Russian church kills plan for real-life Eye of Sauron in Moscow
Svechenie, a Russian architecture firm, had announced plans to project a sphere of light in the form of the Eye of Sauron along the Moscow skyline. But Church leaders poo-poohed the idea, giving rise to the line “In Soviet Russia, Eye Sauron you.”
PHOTO Pauly D reveals identity of woman tattooed on his arm
In honor of last night’s telecast of the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, former Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D revealed a secret of his own — the identity of the woman tattooed on his right forearm! (Yes, it’s a Victoria’s Secret model.)
PHOTOS LeBron James in hot water for touching British royalty
Apparently, this is a no-no.
Ladies of London’s Scot Young plunges to death, fiancee Noelle Reno issues statement
Bravo star Noelle Reno is mourning the death of her fiancé after he fell to his death from their London apartment.
NFL star Cam Newton fractures back in major car accident
Star NFL quarterback Cam Newton is fine after a two-car accident destroyed both vehicles. When you see the picture of his truck, you’ll realize how lucky he was…
Producer Scott Rudin called Angelina Jolie ‘a minimally talented spoiled brat’ in leaked emails
Scott Rudin, producer of The Social Network, No Country For Old Men and more, didn’t hold back when attacking Angelina Jolie in a series of emails with a Sony chairperson.
Avril Lavigne reveals battle with health issues, asks fans to pray for her
Avril Lavigne explained she hasn’t released any new music in the past two years because of ongoing medical issues. It seems the problems have worsened, because she hasn’t been seen in public since September and asks for fans’ prayers.
Christmas | Controversy | News
Walgreens pulls swastika wrapping paper from its stores
When a Los Angeles woman spotted the controversial symbol on a roll of wrapping paper at her local Walgreens, she set off a Christmas firestorm. Not everyone supports her point of view, though–and the other side’s argument might surprise you.
How much does it cost to buy everything in The Twelve Days of Christmas?
Every year, the PNC Christmas Price Index announces the new cost of all the items in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” 2014 costs 1% more than ’13. But how much is the final bill? Click, and be amazed…
VIDEOS Jersey Shore’s Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola cohosts new ‘Bad Advice’ Youtube series
This month saw the fifth anniversary of MTV’s breakout reality series Jersey Shore, with most of the cast reuniting to watch Snooki, now a mother of two, get married to Jionni LaValle. Among those in attendance was Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, and seeing her in wedding photos had me asking myself, “What is Sammi Sweetheart up to these days?” The answer appears to be A LOT, including the launch of a new web series titled Bad Advice alongside fellow MTV starlet Lenay Dunn!
Humor | Marijuana | True Crime
Panicked student accidentally feeds teacher pot brownie
Chalk it up to experience: A Maryland teen was booked on three criminal charges after sharing his pot brownie with his teacher–accidentally–during lunch. No word on whether he finished the brownie before getting caught.
Anna Kendrick belts out the title track from The Last Five Years
Girl’s got pipes.
Nicole Kidman recommends ‘getting married and then getting to know each other’
Nicole Kidman, who got engaged to Keith Urban after one month together, said she suggests the accelerated route to marriage.
VIDEO Dad says burned-alive daughter revealed killer with final words
The heinous murder of 19-year-old Jessica Chambers on Saturday night has shaken the residents of Panola County, Mississippi. Now investigators, family and friends are pleading for anyone with information to come forward. See a video interview with her distraught father who believes she may have identified her killer with her final words.
Southwest flight diverted when woman gives birth on-board
A passenger jet bound for Phoenix was diverted to Los Angeles today when a woman gave birth shortly after takeoff. Fortunately, a doctor and nurse were also on the plane.
Leah Calvert is back! Reportedly signs on for Teen Mom 2 Season 6
HUGE news from the Teen Mom 2niverse as Leah Calvert has reportedly signed on to return to Teen Mom 2 for Season 6!
Teen Mom 2’s Adam Lind enters plea in stalking case
Adam Lind appeared in court today for a disposition regarding the domestic stalking charges against him. Although he was reportedly optimistic going in, the results likely weren’t what he hoped for…