Weddings are becoming so expensive you can insure them
Find out what the average cost of a wedding is in America and why the high total is fueling a growing cottage industry in the form of wedding insurance.
LISTEN Who is India Yelich-O’Connor? Lorde’s 15-year-old sister covers Say Something
You thought one musically talented Yelich-O’Connor was impressive? Well, meet Lorde’s younger sister, India Yelich-O’Connor! The 15-year-old’s newly released cover of A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera’s Say Something is earning her praise from the 110,000+ listeners.
Richest 85 people have as much money as half the world’s population
A new report from Oxfam International, a British humanitarian group, indicates that the wealthiest 85 people on Earth have as much wealth as half of the global population. Get a brief numbers breakdown and find out why the group feels this is a bad economic reality in relation to global income inequality.
Marnie’s wonderfully terrible “What I Am” music video from Girls is my new favorite thing
On last night’s episode of HBO’s Girls we were treated to Marnie’s ex boyfriend Charlie’s version of revenge p0rn, which was an excruciatingly cringe-worthy music video featuring Marnie performing Edie Brickell’s hipster anthem “What I Am.” Keep reading to watch the clip, see some glorious still photos and find out what actress Allison Williams had to say about the masterpiece of angry angsty camp at the Girls Season 3 Premiere event!
Joan Rivers calls North West ugly and ‘in need of a waxing’
Joan Rivers may be unapologetically mean, but she’s also a mother. As such, she should know better than lobbing a low-blow at a baby. Unfortunately, even at 80 years old, she apparently doesn’t… Tell us whether you think she went too far.
Kelly Clarkson is having a…
Two month after announcing she’s expecting her first child, Kelly Clarkson revealed today that she and husband Brandon Blackstock are expecting a baby…
Courtland Rogers found out about Jenelle Evans’ abortion from Teen Mom 2 preview
Apparently we weren’t the only ones shocked when the Teen Mom 2 trailer mentioned Jenelle Evans got an abortion: Courtland Rogers, the father of the unborn child, never knew Jenelle was expecting!
1D’s Liam Payne blasts critics bemoaning his support of Willie Robertson
Read One Direction lead singer Liam Payne’s often iritated Twitter responses after he received criticism for showing support of Willie Robertson and the folks from Duck Dynasty. Then get Willie’s reply and why I kind of agree with Liam’s argument.
Bong Bowl: Can the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks players smoke pot?
The 2014 Super Bowl has been deemed the “Bong Bowl,” because the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are based in the only two states that allow recreational marijuana use.
PHOTOS Lady Gaga channels MC Escher and HR Giger at the Louvre
Lady Gaga continues her ode to visual artists via fashion as she posed for ARTPOPerazzi shots outside the Louvre’s famous Pyramid in Paris France wearing a playful geometric M. C. Eschertastic black and white body suit with sinister black H. R. Gigerrific super-stiletto heels and matching Alienesque silver rope hair. Do you Louvre it as much as I do?!?
PHOTOS Who is Mariska Hargitay’s mom, Jayne Mansfield?
Law and Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay’s mom, Jayne Mansfield, was known as the “Working Man’s Monroe” in the 1950s and was behind “wardrobe malfunctions” that would put today’s starlets to shame…
HIV-positive man accused of secretly taping himself having sex with over 30 partners
Prosecutors in Missouri are accusing an HIV-positive college student of secretly filming himself having unprotected sex with as many as 31 people, knowingly exposing them to the virus.
Four siblings born on the same day in different years
A British mom insists she didn’t try to skew the 1-in-133,225 odds of having a “quadruple birthday” for her four children. In fact, her children’s due dates ranged from late December to mid-February.
EggGate: Bieber’s sexts to Selena Gomez, sizzurp problems and a house full of drugs
The egg in Justin Bieber’s face as a result of #EggGate mounts as the latest reports feature alleged texts to Selena Gomez that include naked pics, insider sources stating that various drugs and drug paraphernalia were present during the raid on his Calabasas mansion as well as indications that the pop star could have a serious problem with Sizzurp addiction.
Maryland mother murders her two babies during an exorcism
Maryland resident Zakieya L. Avery (28) and her friend Monifa Sanford (21) stabbed her two babies, Norell Harris (1) and Zyana Harris (2,) to death during what they said was an exorcism Montgomery County revealed Saturday.
Did you know gay men aren’t allowed to give blood in the US?
When I tuned in to the premiere of #RichKids of Beverly Hills I was expecting to be shocked by over-the-top lavishness and wealth — I was not expecting to be shocked to find out I was completely ignorant of the fact that gay and/or bisexual men are not allowed to give blood in the United States! In addition, there are also restrictions placed on women who have had sex with a gay and/or bisexual man. Keep reading to find out more about the FDA ban, which was put in place in the 1980s and has since come under fire by many medical institutions as well as the Red Cross.
Sister Wives’ Truely Brown suffered from a life threatening illness this year
Next week’s episode of Sister Wives deals with a harrowing health struggle for one of the youngest Browns: Christine’s daughter Truely. In the previews Kody says that she’s “chemically completely off balance.” Is baby Truly okay now?
PHOTO NeNe Leakes launching her own clothing line in 2014
It’s “She by NeNe” y’all! That’s right, The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s NeNe Leakes is adding to a Bravontrepreneurial resume that already includes acting on a network sitcom, starting a production company and having her own reality spin-off with her own clothing line! Keep reading for NeNe’s announcement and a photo she shared of her “inspiration board.” Plus, we recommend a few Andy Cohen inspired names for the line since I’m guessing NeNe is NOT gonna be too fond of “She By NeNe.”
PHOTOS Meet the #RichKids of Beverly Hills (with Twitter and instagram links)
Tonight is the premiere of the new E! reality series #RichKids of Beverly Hills starring five wealthy twenty-somethings and inspired by the satirical Tumblr blog “Rich Kids of Instagram,” which describes its ever-growing photo collection as “They have more money than you and this is what they do.” Keep reading to meet the five #RichKids suffering from severe affluenza, including their net worths, their favorite things, and links to their very active social media accounts.
Why is Lena Dunham always naked on Girls?
Lena Dunham is often naked on her HBO series Girls, and a lot of people have a lot of opinions about that. Recently, the issue of Lena’s on-screen skin came to a head when The Wrap reporter Tim Molloy asked Lena and her producer Judd Apatow about it during a Television Critics Association panel. Why is Lena naked a lot of the time? Why does it even matter?
Shipping Wars’ Roy Garber passes away from heart attack at 49
Some shockingly sad news to report for fans of A&E’s reality series Shipping Wars as numerous sources are reporting that show star Roy Garber has died from a heart attack at the age of 49. Keep reading for the message posted on the show’s official Facebook page and read condolences from his cast mates.
PHOTOS VIDEO Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in first official trailer
The newest official trailer for Disney’s live-action revisitation of their classic 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty has been released featuring Angelina Jolie as the titular villainess Maleficent — and it can only be described as Jolieficent!
90 Day Fiance: Are Kirlyam Ailly and Alan still together?
90 Day Fiance‘s Kirlyam Ailly, from a small town in Brazil with no running water, met L.A. based Mormon Alan while he was on a missionary trip in her country. At the time of filming TLC’s 90 Day Fiance, they had been engaged for a year and had maybe spent a total of two weeks together.
AUDIO The Bachelor Juan Pablo says gay men are “more pervert” and not a good example for kids
It seems the ACLU won’t be handing a rose to The Bachelor‘s Juan Pablo Galavis any time soon! The 32-year-old former Venezuelan soccer player and current star of ABC’s popular romance reality series was in attendance at the network’s TCA presentation last night in Pasadena where he spoke with The TV Page’s Sean Daly about the possibility of having a gay or bisexual Bachelor — something Juan Pablo thinks is a really bad idea. (Includes a screen cap of his updated Wikipedia entry describing Juan Pablo as “an American-born Venezuelan homophobic former professional football midfielder/forward.”)
UPDATE – Juan Pablo has since issued an apology. It’s been added to the post in its entirety.
Craig Borten’s 20-year mission to bring Dallas Buyers Club to screen
More than 20 years after Craig Borten was inspired to documents Ron Woodroof’s story, the screenwriter managed to bring the film to theaters. He has now earned an Academy Award nomination, which he called an “incredible end” to his “epic journey.”
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are engaged
After Amber Heard was photographed sporting an diamond ring this week, sources confirm she and Johnny Depp are indeed planning to wed! Plus, Johnny’s ex Vanessa Paradis seemingly reacts to the engagement news by showing off a finger of her own…
Salwa Amin from Buckwild sentenced to prison
Salwa Amin, a cast member from MTV’s now-cancelled reality show Buckwild, has been sentenced to prison in West Virginia. Find out what the length of the sentence is for the former reality star who has been very open about her struggles with addiction and getting sober.
REPORT Michael Fassbender dating Gerard Butler, Leo DiCaprio’s ex Madalina Ghenea
There’s a lot of women out there who wouldn’t mind dating Leonardo DiCaprio. There’s a lot of women out there who wouldn’t mind dating Gerard Butler. There’s a lot of women out there who wouldn’t mind dating Michael Fassbender. Then there’s the woman, if you’re to believe recent reports, who’s dated all 3, Madalina Ghenea! Find out about Fassbender’s rumored new romance and why I don’t think she should be getting called out or called names for dating these famous men.
PHOTOS Lena Dunham’s Vogue images before and after retouching
Not surprisingly, it seems that Vogue did what Vogue does best with the new photos of Lena Dunham: Photoshopped them like crazy. See the before and after pictures, which were obtained with the promise of a $10K reward.
Gilligan’s Island’s Russell Johnson dies at 89
Russell Johnson, who played “The Professor” on Gilligan’s Island passed away this week. Dawn Wells, one of his two surviving co-stars, paid tribute to Russell…
Kim Kardashian says Kanye not a diaper dad, shares new North pics on Ellen
Check out some teaser clips for Kim Kardashian’s appearance today on Ellen including her discussing having more kids and sharing adorable new pics of North.
The Partridge Family’s Dave Madden dies at 82
The Partridge Family‘s Dave Madden passed away in Florida on Thursday after a long illness. He was 82. Throughout his long career, Dave appeared in Bewitched, Happy Days and The Love Boat. He’s best known for playing Reuben Kincaid, the easily perturbed manager in The Partridge Family. Dave starred alongside Shirley Jones, the widowed mother…
Is Flowers in the Attic based on a true story?
This Saturday Flowers in the Attic is getting an updated movie adaptation thanks to Lifetime. The story is so compelling and strange that it seems like it could only be inspired by real life. Is it based on a true story?
PHOTO Human female anatomy according to Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June
Tonight was the season premiere of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo as America’s favorite redneck family made their triumphant return to the small screen with two back-to-back episodes. In the second episode, appropriately titled “The Birds and the Boos,” Mama June tried talking to her three older daughters about sex — a conversation chock full of anatomical Mama Junisms ranging from “fruit loop” (vagina) to ting tangs (breasts). Thankfully (or perhaps not), TLC producers created an Operation-inspired visual guide to the human female anatomy according to Mama June that illustrates exactly what’s what.
Breaking Amish’s Rebecca gives birth to second child
Original Breaking Amish cast members Abe Schmucker and Rebecca Byler shocked viewers when they revealed Rebecca was pregnant with her second child on the Breaking Amish: Brave New World “The Shunning Truth” reunion special back in July. Now congratulations are in order as it was just revealed Rebecca had the baby!
How much money do History’s Appalachian Outlaws earn from ginseng harvesting?
History’s latest hit, Appalachian Outlaws, follows West Virginia “sengers” as they rush to harvest as much ginseng as possible in the two-month legal season. The series shows them getting extremely competitive — and it’s easy to understand why when you learn how much money’s at stake.
PHOTOS Mama June updates Honey Boo Boo’s sister Pumpkin’s condition after car wreck
Mama June updates fans on Honey Boo Boo’s sister Lauryn “Pumpkin” Thompson’s condition after the family’s car accident last week. Although Pumpkin returned home from the hospital yesterday, she is still having serious issues with post-severe concussion symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder from the wreck. (Includes photos of Pumpkin from the hospital.) #GetWellSoonPumpkin
RHOBH’s Brandi Glanville: I wanted to be molested as a child
Although her off-the-wall comments are regularly criticized by co-stars, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Brandi Glanville hit a new low this week when she said she “wanted to be molested as a child.” The Rape Abuse and Incest National Network has since issued a strong reprimand…
Dear Yeezus! New religion is based on Kanye West
Some people are taking Kanye West’s “I am a God” song quite literally — and have come together to create Yeezianity. The founder recently opened up about his beliefs and goals for the Church of Yeezus.
PHOTOS Willie Robertson’s assistant John-David Owen before the beard
Last night the Robertsons of Duck Dynasty returned to A&E and we all got to meet Willie’s new assistant, and Korie’s cousin, John-David Owen. Willie didn’t seem too excited about hiring more family but when he discovered their connection to Nacho Libre, and the facial hair likeness John-David landed himself a job. Just like millions have discovered about the already famous Louisiana family, at one time there was a cute face underneath all the growth! See photos of John-David from before the beard, including adorable wedding pics, and get some brief bio info on the latest DD addition.
Complete list of 86th Annual Academy Award nominations
After weeks of heightened speculation — which reached a fever pitch after the Golden Globe Awards were handed out on Sunday — the complete list of 86th Annual Academy Award nominations has been announced!
EggGate: Will Justin Bieber be deported and what’s on his confiscated cell?
Time to catch up with the latest hard-boiled speculations and information from #EggGate including the possibility that this all could lead to Bieber getting deported back to Canada and the worries Justin has about what could be found on his confiscated phone.
VIDEO Kate Gosselin’s live Today interview with Mady and Cara Gosselin backfires
Kate Gosselin took her teenage daughters, Mady and Cara, to the Today Show this morning in an effort to show how happy the family is. Unfortunately, the plan backfired as the girls basically refused to talk. People are now commenting it was “the most uncomfortable interview ever.” Watch the video and/or read the transcript…
Dorothy Wang from Rich Kids of Beverly Hills is funemployed
This Sunday E! premieres a new show about young wealthy socialites called Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. It’s inspired by the infamous #richkidsofinstagram tag and features a young woman who calls her self “funemployed.” Find out more about Dorothy Wang, and if she plans on getting a real job.
Potential American Horror Story Season 4 clues from last night’s “Protect the Coven” episode
As I mentioned in a previous post, American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed that last night’s episode of Coven titled “Protect the Coven” was going to contain some clues as to what the fourth season of AHS would be about. So, I paid special close attention to the episode looking for clues and have compiled a list of the things that jumped out at me as serious possibilities. (WARNING! This post contains a SERIOUS amount of AHS geeky obsessionalism!)
Ryan Murphy reveals more details about American Horror Story Season 4
With the third installment of FX’s supernatural drama American Horror Story nearing a close, co-creator Ryan Murphy is being forced to turn his attention to the fourth season of the show, and he is sharing some details with fans including time and place!
PHOTO Trace Adkins brawls impersonator on cruise ship, checks into rehab
Country singer Trace Adkins has reportedly checked into rehab after falling off the wagon and getting into a brawl with a Trace Adkins impersonator aboard a Caribbean cruise ship on his 52nd birthday. No, that’s not the synopsis of Trace’s new crossover duet with Jimmy Buffett, that’s what really happened! Keep reading for details, including a photo of Trace just before the brawl went down as well as a list of other country performers on the cruise with him.
Hannah Fairlight of Crazy Hearts: Nashville bikini photos, dance video
Tonight is the series premiere of A&E’s Music City based reality show Crazy Hearts: Nashville. The network must believe the potential is country strong because they’ve given the series the coveted time slot following cable’s most popular reality show, Duck Dynasty. One of the up and coming performers featured in the cast is singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Fairlight. Get to know Hannah including candid bikini pics, a grinding dance/workout video she self-posted to YouTube, brief bio info, social media links and a great acoustic cover of Tom Petty’s classic “American Girl.”
MUG SHOTS Cheer Perfection’s Ronald Dunlap arrested one day after cast mate
When Cheer Perfection‘s Andrea Clevenger was arrested on Tuesday for felony rape of a 13-year-old boy, representatives for the gym featured on the show distanced themselves from Andrea’s criminal actions: “Cheer Time Revolution officially has no comment on the private life of any person other than staff members as we do not control individuals lives.”
VIDEO Does Conan O’Brien have an illegitimate son?
Celebrity paternity claims are generally farfetched and quickly dismissed. But, a college student from New Jersey who claims to be Conan O’Brien’s long-lost son is getting support for his story. Find out what the kid claims and how Conan responded…
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VIDEO Farrah Abraham responds to Taylor Armstrong and Bethenny, calls herself “the best woman on Couples Therapy”
In the latest video installment of “Reflections With Farrah,” America’s most infamous backdoor teen mom responds to yesterday’s episode of Bethenny, which featured Farrah’s Couples Therapy co-star Taylor Armstrong and therapist Dr. Jenn Berman. In the clip Farrah proudly declares herself “the best woman on Couples Therapy” and adds that she “just doesn’t really want to talk to alcoholics on the show.” Keep reading for the clip and transcript as well as an exclusive look at Farrah Abraham’s new movie! (It’s a Farrody of course.)
Teen Mom 2’s Jenelle Evans opens up about her abortion
With the fifth season premiere less than one week away, Teen Mom 2‘s Jenelle Evans is opening up about her controversial decision to get an abortion. Plus, what she says about why her current pregnancy is completely different.
34th Annual Razzie Award nominees includes Johnny Depp, Naomi Watts
Cinema’s semi-official “best of the worst” list is here — and it includes some stars who are better known for Academy Award-nominated performances. (As well as plenty of Adam Sandler and Tyler Perry nods.)
REPORT Lindsay Lohan had London police escort her 10 feet to private party
Lindsay Lohan’s Hollywood star hasn’t necessarily been rising of late, but that didn’t stop the actress from seeking the “A-List” treatment during her outing last night in London. Find out what the 27-year-old reportedly demanded of the police and take a gander at her hunkified, rumored new romance – Christian Arno Williams.
Jon Gosselin slams Kate Gosselin: You can’t breathe the wrong way without upsetting her
As the ex-spouses feud rages on, Jon and Kate Plus Hate is more like it! Jon Gosselin fueled the fire this week by saying Kate Gosselin isolates their eight children and makes them ask permission before doing anything — including going to the bathroom.
Snooki says pregnancy was an accident, but not a mistake
Bestselling author Snooki just came out with her fourth, most honest book yet. In Baby Bumps, the former Jersey Shore star talks about the criticism she received during her pregnancy, her steep learning curve and how she’s handling motherhood these days.
VIDEO New York City’s “Devil Baby” is awesomely terrifying
Thinkmodo, the team behind last year’s viral prank promotion for a production of Carrie, is back at it again and this time they’re haunting the streets of New York City with a wonderfully horrific devil baby. Catch the viral video as the scary little guy scares the hell out of pedestrians as well as a gif of a gruesomely fun moment.
VIDEOS PHOTOS Swamp People adds Roger Rivers for Season 5 premiering February 3
History’s super-popular reality series Swamp People returns for a fifth season on February 3, and when it does fans will get to meet “fierce Apache hunter Roger Rivers,” as he is described in the press release. Keep reading to get to know Roger prior to the premiere, including videos, photos and a detailed account of a his frightening tale of catching a 12-foot gator in 2011 that resulted in Roger (and his gun) falling headfirst into the water!
EggGate evolves: Cocaine found during Bieber raid, Lil Za arrested
Omelet you finish… The fallout from #EggGate continues and the news isn’t sunny side up, as it’s been confirmed that the authorities said “hello” to one of Justin Bieber’s lil’ friends during their raid on the “Baby” singer’s home today. Cocaine was found during the search and J.B.’s BFF Lil Za was arrested. Don’t get scrambled y’all, just read on for the latest and find out if The Biebs’ troubles will be over easy or not.
Teen Mom 2’s Leah Calvert talks about divorce from Corey Simms, marriage to Jeremy Calvert
One of the many bombshells in the Teen Mom 2 fifth season trailer was that Jeremy Calvert was supposedly filing for divorce. Based on Leah Calvert’s social media timeline since then, nothing came of those threats… But, in new interviews, she’s finally spilling all the details.