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PHOTO Original cast returning for Star Wars VII, plus a list of all the new additions

ByAsa Hawks

After months (or dare I say decades?) of speculation, LucasFilm and Disney have finally made an official announcement revealing all of the major cat members for Star Wars VII, including the return of original cast members Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Kenny Baker (R2-D2)! #BLOOPBLOOPBLEEPBLEEPWHIRRRRR

REPORT Naya Rivera fired from Glee following Lea Michele feud
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REPORT Naya Rivera fired from Glee following Lea Michele feud

ByEmily

According to insiders, Naya River took playing a high-schooler a bit too seriously by stirring up some major drama on the Glee set… Now her antics have gotten her fired. See what sources say about when Naya’s character will get written out of the show and why producers said enough was enough.

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Watch Emma Stone own Jimmy Fallon in a lip sync battle!

ByDarren O

Jimmy Fallon has faced some stiff competition during his always enjoyable lip sync battle segment but he very well may have faced his toughest yet as actress Emma Stone proved to be a stone cold killer on the fake mic! It was no contest as the The Amazing Spider-Man 2 star destroyed Fallon with a little assist from a Blues Traveler classic. Check it out!

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Is Vicki Gunvalson still dating Brooks Ayers, or does she have a new boyfriend?

ByAsa Hawks

RHOC’s Vicki Gunvalson’s divorce from Donn Gunvalson was finally settled this January (Vicki’s getting $1 million in assets from the deal,) so that means she’s a free woman. With last year’s debacle over boyfriend Brooks Ayers, who, among other things, told Vicki’s daughter Briana’s husband Ryan that he should hit Briana. He also was caught on tape threatening to hit Vicki. The 52-year-old has been on-and-off with Brooks for a while, but it looks like she’s moving on to hotshot NY lawyer John Pankauski.

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VIDEO Pregnant Jenelle Evans shows off burnt beach bikini baby bump

ByAsa Hawks

Jenelle Evans, Nathan Griffith, Jace and Babs have been spending a good deal of time at the beach over the last few days. Keep reading to watch a video clip of Jenelle showing off her growing baby bump, which appears to be quite sunburnt, while frolicking about in a revealing bikini.

Two years ago Craigslist murderer Miranda Barbour wrote to Dr. Phil about her mother
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Two years ago Craigslist murderer Miranda Barbour wrote to Dr. Phil about her mother

ByStarcasm Staff

Craigslist murderer Miranda Barbour, who stabbed a man she met on Craigslist 20 times, and claims to be a serial killer, but her mother Elizabeth and sister Ashley don’t believe that she murdered more than one person. They sat down with Dr. Phil to expose all the dysfunction going on in their home prior to Miranda’s arrest for murder. Dr. Phil also revealed that two years ago Miranda herself reached out to Dr. Phil for help.

The Jenners v. Selena Gomez: What’s going on? Plus, Khloe Kardashian defends her sisters!
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The Jenners v. Selena Gomez: What’s going on? Plus, Khloe Kardashian defends her sisters!

ByEmily

Who knew an Instagram unfollow could get so ugly? After Selena Gomez unfriended former real-life friends Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Kardashian sources say the girls aren’t torn up — because Selena’s supposedly the bad influence in the girls’ lives. Khloe Kardashian even seemed fired back at Selena, warning her not to mess with her sisters!

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Swamp People star Bruce Mitchell’s dog Tyler dies at 13

ByAsa Hawks

History’s Swamp People reality series is chock full of eccentric characters, including everyone’s favorite long-haired overalls and doo-rag wearing gator hunter, the always mustachiotrulescent Bruce Mitchell. But, behind every charismatic superstar there is almost always a level-headed sidekick, or a “straight man” if you will, and Bruce is no exception. His “straight man” was actually a straight dog in the form of Tyler, Bruce’s Zebra cake loving best friend and gator fishin’ pooch extraordinaire. That’s why it saddened me greatly when I learned today that Tyler passed away this morning.

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Is Fargo really based on a true story?

ByStarcasm Staff

We’re two episodes into FX’s Fargo TV series adaptation starring Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton, and we’re hooked. Just like the film, it’s a crime-comedy set in Minnesota that plays up the possibility of dark secrets behind everyday niceness. Both the 1996 Coen Brothers movie and the TV series start out with a declaration that the events depicted are “Based on a true story.” Is there really a true crime inspiration for either?

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Gayla St. Julien on Apollo Nida’s arrest, Phaedra Parks and Angela Stanton

ByAsa Hawks

As we previously reported, Apollo Nida’s alleged co-conspirator Gayla St. Julien was sentenced to 61 months in prison last week for her part in the mail, bank and wire fraud schemes she told the Secret Service were masterminded by Apollo, who was also later arrested with Gayla’s help. Currently behind bars, Gayla issued a lengthy statement to media outlets this morning via her God daughter to address whether or not she testified against Apollo, why she didn’t name Phaedra Parks as part of the fraud schemes, and her thoughts on Phaedra Parks’ accuser Angela Stanton.

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REPORT Valerie Harper sued for $2M for withholding cancer diagnosis from employer

ByEmily

On top of battling brain cancer, Valerie Harper now must contend with a lawsuit filed by her former employer. In the lawsuit, playwright Matthew Lombardo claims Valerie intentionally failed to disclose her 2009 cancer diagnosis before singing onto his show. She had to drop out of the production when the cancer spread to her brain in 2013.

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Teacher arrested for giving middle school student a birthday lap dance

ByDarren O

Remember back in middle school if you were fortunate enough (or unfortunate depending on your vantage) to have your birthday fall on a school day you’d get a cupcake or something of the sort and a nice word or two from your teacher. Wellllll… A 15-year-old student at Stovall Middle School in Houston, Texas got way more than that and the unbelievable situation has resulted in the arrest of his teacher, Felicia Smith.

PHOTOS Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher go country for Stagecoach Music Festival
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PHOTOS Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher go country for Stagecoach Music Festival

ByEmily

Iowa-native Ashton Kutcher went back to his roots for the Stagecoach Music Festival — and took fiancée Mila Kunis along for the ride! The pair enjoyed all three days of the California festival. Ashton took the fashion game a bit more seriously with cowboy hats, boots and overalls… But, Mila stole the show by revealing a good look at her baby bump.

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Tori Spelling hospitalized during marital crisis

ByDarren O

During her very open marital crisis with Dean McDermott, it’s been revealed that Tori Spelling has been hospitalized for at least 6 days. Find out what sources said about her hospital stay including her cheating husband, Dean McDermott’s, involvement as well as what an insider had to say about speculations that this cheating scandal isn’t a True Tori after all.

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The Bachelorette Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum baby bump photos

ByAsa Hawks

It appears the rare Bachelor/Bachelorette happy ending continues for former The Bachelor contestant and The Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum and her husband, J.P. Rosenbaum, as the two are still happily married and expecting their first child together in October. Keep reading to see photos of Ashley’s baby Rosenbaump and catch up on some of her good-spirited pregnancy tweet from the last few weeks!

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How 15th century Wars of the Roses inspired Game of Thrones

ByStarcasm Staff

George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones is a masterful and sprawling work of fiction dealing in the stuff of magic and dragon, but the complex power plays and intrigues between the major players was inspired a bit by history, specifically by the 15th century European chaos and conflicts known as The Wars of the Roses.

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PHOTOS VIDEO LA Clippers players remove warm-ups in protest of owner Donald Sterling’s anti-black comments

ByAsa Hawks

Video and photos of Los Angeles Clippers players removing their warm-ups and tossing them on center court revealing inside-out Clippers shirts prior to their play-off game against the Golden State Warriors earlier today. The demonstration was a “silent” protest against Clippers owner Donald Sterling, whose alleged racist comments to girlfriend Vanessa Stiviano have sparked outrage. Also, the NAACP announces they will not be giving Sterling a Lifetime Achievement Award next month in Los Angeles as planned, although they have not addressed the previous Lifetime Achievement Award given to Sterling by the NAACP in 2009.

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George Clooney engaged to Amal Alamuddin! See his complete dating history in one timeline

ByAsa Hawks

Multiple sources are confirming that one of the world’s most eligible bachelors may have officially relinquished his title as George Clooney has reportedly popped to question to his girlfriend, attorney Amal Alamuddin! Keep reading for all we know about the engagement and to see our updated George Clooney Dating Timeline graphic with all 12 women he is known to have dated since 1987!

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Tamra Judge’s son Ryan Vieth says Simon Barney arrested for attacking her

ByAsa Hawks

The very public feud between The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Judge and her ex-husband Simon Barney is escalating rapidly! Tamra’s son Ryan Vieth has now entered the ring and he reveals that Simon was once arrested for attacking Tamra with another source adding that Tamra “was hit so hard that she had black eyes and a busted lip.”

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PHOTOS Petals on the Wind character posters for Cathy, Christopher, Corrine and Olivia

ByAsa Hawks

Check out the wonderfully sinister character posters for Cathy, Chris and Corrine Dollanganger as well as “Holy Hag” Grandma Olivia Foxworth from Lifetime’s much-anticipated movie Petals on the Wind, a sequel to their hugely successful adaptation of V. C. Andrews’ gothic classic, Flowers in the Attic.

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PHOTOS VIDEO Boyhood trailer starring young actor filmed over 12 years

ByAsa Hawks

The first trailer for Richard Linklater’s loooooong-anticipated film Boyhood has been released featuring a cast that was filmed over a period of twelve years, including the movie’s main character, played by Ellar Coltrane, who started the project in 2002 when he was only six years old. The result, as you would imagine, is stunning.

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Gay Navy veteran Madelynn Taylor denied future burial alongside late wife

ByEmily

Despite legally marrying in California in 2008, Madelynn Taylor and late wife Jean Mixer aren’t allowed to be buried together in an Idaho veterans cemetery. Madelynn is fighting for the cemetery to reconsider its stance, but said she isn’t surprised because she’s been discriminated against her whole life.

VIDEO Wendy’s worker victim of “smack cam,” cops looking for idiots

ByDarren O

You know how when you’re 16 life is freaking hard enough? And you know how some kids that age are doing the best they can – including learning the value of work and money by having a job? Imagine that time in your life, or perhaps that’s you right now, and then picture a group of morons deciding it would be a good idea to film themselves pulling up to your job and smacking you in the face for a laugh.

That’s unfortunately what happened to Calaybra Jones of Austin, Texas.

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Apollo Nida accomplice Gayla St. Julien sentenced to 5+ years, Apollo waives indictment

ByAsa Hawks

As The Real Housewives of Atlanta drama explodes on screen during the 27-part Reunion special, the legal drama of Phaedra Parks’ husband Apollo Nida appears to be heating up off-screen as his alleged co-conspirator Gayla St. Julien is sentenced to 61 months for her part in their bank fraud schemes — and that’s with a reduced sentence thanks to giving up Apollo! Meanwhile, Apollo is still awaiting trial, although that may not happen because he waived his indictment on Monday, which usually means a plea deal is imminent. Keep reading to get all caught up!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Bethenny’s children’s book Cookie Meets Peanut preview

ByAsa Hawks

The penultimate Bravontrepreneur Bethenny Frankel continues to expand her ever-growing business empire, this time by adding to an already impressive author resume with her first children’s book! The 43-year-old former Real Housewives of New York City cast member made the announcement last week on her talk show and shared some previews of Cookie Meets Peanut, based on her beloved pooch Cookie and daughter Bryn, with viewers.

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RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey discusses fallout with NeNe Leakes

ByDarren O

The peaches of Atlanta have brought the drama this year solidifying their position as the top show in the Real Housewives franchise. One of the underlying story lines has been the fallout between Cynthia Bailey and NeNe Leakes. For the first time, Bailey is discussing her reasons for defriending Leakes and putting an end, at least for now, to “The Talls.” This of course comes after NeNe insinuated, on a recent episode of WWHL, that Bailey would not be a part of next season’s cast.

Supermodel Chrissy Teigen slams Instagram body critics: You are POS
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Supermodel Chrissy Teigen slams Instagram body critics: You are POS

ByEmily

Chrissy Teigen has a point! After getting called out for “gaining weight” and “looking fat” in a new Instagram picture, Chrissy asked when else “you walk up to someone and tell them they’re fat or gained weight.” See what the drama’s all about, plus how the supermodel responded to similar insults in the past.

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Jenelle Evans calls Kieffer Delp N word, suggests he kill himself

ByDarren O

Read on as texts between Jenelle Evans and infamous ex Kieffer Delp that the latter of course sold to Radar reveal some typically disturbing revelations. For instance; Evans called Delp the “N” word, suggested that he kill himself all while hinting that she still has emotional ties to him. Oh, and this all went down while Evans’ baby daddy Nathan Griffith was behind bars!

Justin Bieber detained at LAX, may not be allowed back in the US

ByAsa Hawks

Justin Bieber returned from a trip to Japan earlier today, but at least one group of folks weren’t anxious to welcome him home: the United States Customs and Border Patrol! The singer has reportedly been detained by US Customs at Los Angeles International Airport since his arrival at approximately 4PM EST due to The Biebs’ growing laundry list of legal issues. It is unclear when, or if, the singer will be allowed to reenter the country.

UPDATE – Justin Bieber has been freed! (Who wants to write the song “Frieberd?”)

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MTV officially announces Snooki and JWoww Season 4

ByAsa Hawks

Earlier today MTV officially announced their popular reality series Snooki & JWoww will be returning for a fourth season, as if anyone had any doubts given that both former Jersey Shore ladies are currently pregnant! Keep reading for the mothers to be’s reactions to the news.

Watch Beyonce’s Pretty Hurts video with photos

ByAsa Hawks

Beyonce has just released her music video for the song “Pretty Hurts” and it’s a dark behind-the-scenes look at the price some women pay in the pursuit of being “pretty” — and it couldn’t be uglier. It stars Beyonce as a beauty pageant pro and current Miss 3rd Ward title holder and Harvey Keitel as pageant emcee. Keep reading to watch the video and check out numerous amazing screen caps of Prettyonce.

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MTV revives Buckwild concept for Slednecks, original cast members react

ByEmily

MTV is reportedly in the middle of filming Buckwild Alaska with an all-new cast and location. The news came as a big surprise to the stars of the original Buckwild, which was cancelled by MTV after cast member Shain Gandee died in an unrelated accident.

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PHOTOS Kailyn Lowry and Javi Marroquin hit the red carpet for Star Hollywood Rocks event

ByAsa Hawks

Photos of Javi Marroquin and Kailyn Lowry making a rare red carpet appearance at the Star “Hollywood Rocks” event, video of Kail’s E! interview with Giuliana Rancic about her book Pride Over Pity and dates and times for all of her upcoming appearances!

Joan Rivers refuses Cleveland captives’ request for apology following joke about living conditions
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Joan Rivers refuses Cleveland captives’ request for apology following joke about living conditions

ByEmily

Joan Rivers flatly refused Cleveland “House of Horror” victims Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry’s request for an apology after joking they had better living conditions that she currently does. Gina and Amanda, along with Michelle Knight, were held captive in a basement for more than a decade and endured unimaginable abuse.

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Alicia Silverstone on vaccines, tampons and elimination communication

ByDarren O

Alicia Silverstone’s new book The Kind Mama chronicles a myriad of the Clueless star’s parenting methods. The actress made headlines in 2012 when she shared a video of herself pre-chewing her son’s food and spitting it into his mouth, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that a book featuring her own brand of life tips in relation to having and caring for a baby might be a little, shall we say, unconventional. Get her thoughts on vaccinations, the ills of tampons, why you shouldn’t be trying to have a baby and the value of elimination communication.