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Patti LaBelle joins cast of American Horror Story: Freak Show

As if any of us needed another reason to freak out over the upcoming season of American Horror Story, it’s been revealed that none other than “The Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle has joined the cast! Find out a little teaser info about the character she’ll be playing including the recurring cast member she’ll be the mom of.

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Robin Williams’ history with depression, in his own words

An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depression. Still, it remains a taboo subject. Robin Williams’ willingness to discuss his struggle with it through the years is something that should be both admired and appreciated because, along with his incredible other legacies, he’s also left us with a starting point for discussion about how depression looks.

Justin Theroux says Zoolander 2 outlook is really, really good looking

During a recent interview with Vulture, The Leftovers star Justin Theroux indicated that the prospect of a follow up to 2001’s comedy quotable gold film Zoolander is really, really, ridiculously good looking. Read what he had to say and if you’re like me and had no idea he was in the original – find out what role he played and what his involvement has been in working on a sequel.

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VIDEO Conan O’Brien finds out about Robin Williams’ death while taping his show, shares heartfelt message

As I’m sure most of you know, the world lost the comedic genius of Robin Williams on Wednesday after the 63-year-old actor and comedian was found dead from an apparent suicide in his northern California home. When the news broke, Conan O’Brien was in the process of recording his talk show, and at the end of the show he shared the sad news with the studio audience before he, Andy Richter, and guest Will Arnett expressed their admiration for the amazing comedian and human being that Robin Williams was.

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Josh Hutcherson launches program to help low-income LGBTQ youth

Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson is using his star power to help LGBTQ in low-income and rural areas get access to technology that will help them connect with communities that support them. In a joint campaign with The Trevor Project, Straight But Not Narrow and human I-T, Power On is asking for donations of laptops,…

VIDEO New A&E reality show Love Prison mashes up Survivor, Catfish and Big Brother

A&E’s latest reality show venture Love Prison cobbles together concepts from other popular reality shows like Survivor, Catfish, and Big Brother as online couples meet for the first time in a house on a deserted island where they must remain for a week without technological distractions to “test the validity of online compatibility versus real-life chemistry.” Surprisingly, they will not be naked the entire time.

UPDATE – Now includes a preview trailer video!

PHOTOS Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison are engaged again after Couples Therapy Reunion
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PHOTOS Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison are engaged again after Couples Therapy Reunion

Estranged spouses Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison are “engaged” again! The pair apparently reconciled during The Couples Therapy All-Star Reunion show. See what they both said about reuniting…

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PHOTO Pauly D cuts his hair, releases new single ‘No Tomorrow’

The world of reality TV has lost one of its biggest stars as Jersey Shore star Pauly D’s infamous “blowout” hairdo has joined Snooki’s pouf as merely an entry in the pop culture history books. Keep reading to see the blowoutless Pauly D, listen to his new song, and read the reactions from Pauly’s Jersey Shore cast mates.

Is Dina Manzo still dating “blind date” Matthew Schultz?
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Is Dina Manzo still dating “blind date” Matthew Schultz?

Dina Manzo is back on Real Housewives of New Jersey and looking for a new man. She’s still in the middle of a divorce from husband Tommy Manzo, and still lives with him in their house, but the relationship is kaput. Dina still seemed a little shy about jumping back into the dating pool, so friend Nicole Napolitano set up her up with Matthew Schultz at a “first responder” themed party. Is Dina still dating Matthew, or has she moved on to someone new?

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Kylie Jenner’s family celebrate her 17th birthday with throwback photos

Today is Kylie Jenner’s 17th birthday and in honor of her big day her family took to the internet and wished the youngest member of the Kardashian/Jenner fam a happy birthday with a trove of wonderful old photos! And some of Kylie’s celeb besties got in on the well wishing as well, including The Biebs!

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PETA’s full letter to Jenelle Evans about dog abuse and Jenelle’s response

After the airing of last week’s episode of Teen Mom 2 featuring scenes with Jenelle Evans mistreating her dogs many viewers contacted PETA with their concerns. As a result, PETA’s Project Manager of Animals in Film and Television, Merrilee Burke, penned a lengthy letter to Jenelle about the incident suggesting that she should “immediately make the commitment to finding them a new, suitable home.” Keep reading for the full letter as well as Jenelle’s graphic response.

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VIDEO Tony Stewart hits, kills walking driver Kevin Ward Jr. after collision

The sports world is in shock right now as reports are flooding in on social media from eyewitnesses at a sprint car race at New York’s Canandaigua Motorsports Park who are claiming NASCAR driver Tony Stewart hit driver Kevin Ward, who was on foot, with his car after the two were involved in an accident on the previous lap.

UPDATE – It has been confirmed that sprint car driver Kevin Ward Jr. has died after being struck by Tony Stewart’s car. Keep reading for Tony’s statement and information on the Ontario County Sheriff’s investigation.

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What divorce? Beyonce goes pants less in “4” Carter shirt

Even though People magazine is on the Beyonce/Jay-Z divorce speculation game, Beyonce seems to be sending a message loud and clear. The singer shared a photo of herself on Instagram wearing a shirt emblazoned with the number 4, and Carter on the back. Carter, of course, is husband Ja Z’s last name, but the number…

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VIDEO Taylor Swift as nerd Natalie in Ew! Jimmy Fallon audition clip

In an attempt to score a spot on Jimmy Fallon’s hilarious “Ew!” series of sketches, singer Taylor Swift has donned nerdface and assumed a new identity as Natalie in a silly new video! Keep reading to watch the clip and read the transcript, the latter of which gets rudely interrupted by someone who seems to favor another pop diva’s nerdy girl impersonation a little more.

Top questions about Hillbilly Blood’s Euguene Runkis answered

America’s favorite mountaineer MacGyvers Eugene Runkis and Spencer “Two-Dogs” Boljack return for a brand new season of Appalachiangineering with tonight’s Hillbilly Blood season premiere on Destination America at 9/8c. In honor of the occasion I figured I would try to answers some of the most frequent questions asked about the show, and more specifically, about Eugene.

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PHOTOS Farrah Abraham, Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra make peace at Couples Therapy Reunion

While peace talks in the rest of the world seem to be failing miserably, it appears that Dr. Jenn Berman has somehow miraculously ended the Teen Mom civil war between former cast mates Farrah Abraham and Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra during the taping of the Couples Therapy Reunion Special yesterday! Keep reading for photos from the show and read the Teen Mom trio’s conciliatory tweets!

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Florida kid who stole 2 school buses steals truck after failing to steal mom’s car, go-kart

The 12-year-old from Bay County, Florida who’s internet infamous for having stolen 2 school buses has struck again. This time he stole a truck after he tried to steal a go-kart. Find out what local authorities had to say about Michael Propst’s latest crimes.

PHOTOS Is Farrah Abraham dating Dennis Desantis, GG Gharachedaghi’s ex-boyfriend?
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PHOTOS Is Farrah Abraham dating Dennis Desantis, GG Gharachedaghi’s ex-boyfriend?

Does Farrah Abraham have a new man!? Just in time for today’s filming of The Couples Therapy All-Star Reunion, the former Teen Mom star stepped out with Dennis Desantis… Who had the skeletons in his closet revealed while dating Shahs of Sunset‘s GG Gharachedaghi.

Amber Portwood responds to claims she fought with Gary Shirley at Leah’s Kindergarten event
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Amber Portwood responds to claims she fought with Gary Shirley at Leah’s Kindergarten event

Exes Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley recently reunited for Leah’s first day of Kindergarten. It looked to be a happy (if not bittersweet) event for everyone… Until an “onlooker” said the pair was publicly fighting. See how Amber responded to the accusation.

Kristen Stewart never smiles for the paparazzi because she’s afraid of being called a sellout

Kristen Stewart covered Elle magazine this month which included a lackadaisical grocery shoot. Kristen spoke with the magazine about how she doesn’t plan anything for her career, and why she never plans on giving the paparazzi a grin. “Now I feel like if I smiled for a paparazzi photo — not that I ever would…

David and Wendy Farnell, biological parents of surrogate baby Gammy left in Thailand, want to tell their side

Earlier this week the story of baby Gammy rocked international headlines when his surrogate says his biological parents abandoned him because he had Down’s syndrome and a heart condition. Now his biological parents David and Wendy Farnell are ready to tell their side of the story. To further complicate matters, David is a convicted pedophile.

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RHONJ’s Jim Marchese has a long history with fraud cases

Jim Marchese is making some waves on The Real Housewives of New Jersey with a few comments about why he doesn’t want to get to chummy with Joe Giudice, who is currently awaiting sentencing on multiple federal fraud charges, including mortgage and bank fraud. Find out what Jim Marchese actually does, and all about the massive whistleblowing case he was once involved with.

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Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 casts uniting for ‘Ask the Moms’ special

It’s the MTV crossover event of the decade! All the mothers from Teen Mom 2 as well as the original Teen Mom (sans Farrah Abraham) will reunite on stage in New York City on August 24 for the taping of the MTV “Ask the Moms” Special! Keep reading for all the details as well as information on how to get tickets!

REPORT Jacqueline Laurita returning to Real Housewives of New Jersey to stir up more drama
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REPORT Jacqueline Laurita returning to Real Housewives of New Jersey to stir up more drama

Despite a wild hair-pulling incident, Bravo producers reportedly think this season of Real Housewives of New Jersey is too tame… So they’re bringing back Jacqueline Laurita so she can publicly feud with sister-in-law Dina Manzo.

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Former Real Housewife Dana Wilkey indicted on federal fraud charges

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star-for-a-minute Dana Wilkey — you remember, the event planner with $25,000 sunglasses and the genius multi-lingual child? Anyways, it appears as though Dana may have paid for her expensive shades by being expensively shady as she has been named with two other women in a federal fraud indictment!

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Ramona Singer officially splits from Mario Singer

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s Ramona Singer filed for divorce from her husband on 22 years, Mario Singer, back in January, but it appeared as though the two were working things out. That has all apparently changed just one day after photos of Mario and his mistress Kasey Dexter reuniting surfaced online. Ramona took to Facebook and Twitter today and officially announced their relationship is over.

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VIDEO Jenelle Evans on responsible pet ownership, mistreating her dog Moogan on Teen Mom 2 episode

Less than 24 hours after news broke that Jenelle Evans and Nathan Griffith’s dog Moogan was stolen by two overzealous sisters concerned for the Husky’s well-being, Jenelle was shown on an episode of Teen Mom 2 mistreating the Husky. Today MTV posted a clip in which Jenelle talks about responsible pet ownership, and admits that she was overwhelmed and shouldn’t have taken out her anger and frustration out on Moogan.

Kevin Smith blames Jennifer Garner for breaking up his friendship with Ben Affleck
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Kevin Smith blames Jennifer Garner for breaking up his friendship with Ben Affleck

In the 1990s and early 2000s, Kevin Smith and Ben Affleck were two of the most consistent movie-making partners. Fast-forward a decade from their last collaboration and it sounds like the former friends aren’t even on speaking terms — and Kevin says it’s largely because of Ben’s wife.