MGM greenlights Road House remake, world shakes its damn head

ByAsa Hawks

Hollywood didn’t seem to learn from Red Dawn that it doesn’t make any sense to try to remake a Patrick Swayze movie as the 1989 cult classic action flick Road House joins a queue of Swayze remakes in the work that includes Dirty Dancing and Point Break. The reboot will reportedly be directed by Rob Cohen, who launched The Fast and the Furious franchise and directed other big budget action films such as xXx and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Keep reading for my Road House fanboy take on this latest ridiculously atrocious venture.

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South Carolina man charged with murder has most frightening mug shot of 2013

ByDarren O

David Adam Pate, 24, of Lancaster, South Carolina was charged with the murder of 33-year-old Ricky James on Friday. In the booking process, Pate left one of the most frightening mug shots ever as he displayed facial tattoos reading “fear,” “satan,” an upside down cross dripping tears and a surgically altered forked tongue.

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Clint Eastwood’s daughter regrets drunken Vegas wedding to Jonah Hill’s brother

ByDarren O

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas unless you get married alongside an Elvis impersonator and decide to change your mind a week later. And so it is for Francesca Eastwood, the daughter of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, who got hitched in sin city a week ago Sunday to Jordan Feldstein, the brother of actor Jonah Hill and the manager of sexiest man alive Adam Levine. Find out how this real life Hangover situation went down and why sources say Eastwood is already regretting her decision.

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Dr. Conrad Murray: “Michael Jackson accidentally killed Michael Jackson”

ByDarren O

Over the weekend the Daily Mail published an exclusive and extensive interview with Dr. Conrad Murray, the 60-year-old who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in relation to Michael Jackson’s death. Throughout the piece Murray repeatedly claimed his innocence and made a number of bizarre statements while doing so. Get highlights from the confessional including his thoughts on how Jackson died and how he highlighted just how close their relationship was by explaining how and why he would put condoms on the late king of pop.

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PHOTOS Who wore it best? The all white AMAs red carpet edition

ByAsa Hawks

It seems “white hot” was the unplanned theme for the American Music Awards red carpet this evening as numerous celebriladies opted to wrap themselves in clinging colorless couture. Check them all out and see which woman you think wore white the best! We will kick things off with celeb du jour Miley Cyrus, who wore…

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VIDEO PHOTOS Lady Gagadiva literally rides in on her high horse at AMAs

ByAsa Hawks

Lady Gaga has been receiving criticism over the past few months for taking herself and her ARTPOP “movement” a little too seriously, and the singer seemed to poke a little fun at herself (jut as she did as host of Saturday Night Live) by arriving at the American Music Awards literally riding her high horse. It wasn’t an actual horse, of course, of course, it was more of some kind of Star Wars stormtrooper horse powered by two human beings (aka interns).

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Is TLC’s Breaking the Faith fake or real?

ByAsa Hawks

TLC drew a lot of criticism for its Breaking Amish reality series after it was later revealed that all of the cat member had left their respective Amish and Mennonite communities long before taping began. As you might expect, when TLC announced they would be airing a similar series based on former members of the controversial Warren Jeffs led FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) titled Breaking the Faith (premiering tonight at 10/9c), many were skeptical just how truthful the series would be. Judging from evidence gathered so far, it appears TLC is sticking to their tried and relatively untrue formula by casting actual former FLDS members, but then having them act out a scripted narrative.

VIDEO Boy stops pre-teen boot camp drill sergeant cold with response on Jenny Jones

ByAsa Hawks

In this video clip from an old episode of Jenny Jones a pre-teen boot camp drill sergeant is taught a valuable lesson about scaring a kid straight: your intimidating rhetorical question might be perceived in a different light by a young kid. In other words, someone can call your bluff when you didn’t even realize you were all in…

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REPORT Financially strapped Tori Spelling has 3 nannies for her 4 kids

ByDarren O

In Tori Spelling’s recent memoir Spelling It Like It Is the actress and daughter of TV mogul Aaron Spelling revealed how her family had fallen on difficult times financially and that she was having to relearn a more cost-efficient way of living. She even noted the she and husband Dean McDermott’s plans to have a vasectomy had to be cancelled because they couldn’t afford it. Sounds like tough times for Tori except for the whole 3 nannies situation…

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VIDEOS Florida man arrested dozens of times while trespassing at work

ByDarren O

28-year-old Earl Sampson of Miami Gardens, Florida has been stopped and questioned by police in his hometown 258 times in just four years, searched more than 100 times and arrested on 56 occasions. Most of his arrests were for trespassing at the convenience store where he works and his worst offense was minor possession of marijuana. Store owner Alex Saleh was so troubled by what what was happening he installed multiple cameras not for his own security but to protect his employees and patrons against the police. See a video of Sampson getting arrested right after taking the trash out and other clips of incidents involving the police at the business. Also read why Saleh intends on filing a federal civil rights lawsuit and what officials with Miami Gardens didn’t have to say about the accusations.

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Liam Hemsworth “much happier” post Miley Cyrus, credits Jennifer Lawrence

ByDarren O

In an interview with the Associated Press in promotion of his film Catching Fire, actor Liam Hemsworth talked about how he’s doing since his split with Miley Cyrus and how his costar Jennifer Lawrence has helped him find perspective. Read Liam’s statement about being much happier, the kind things he had to say about Jennifer and comments Lawrence made in regards to Miley’s decision to twerk with a dwarf. In addition, see a great pic of Liam and Jennifer having a little twerk-free dancing fun during the Catching Fire New York City premiere on Wednesday.

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VIDEO Lamar Odom admits to cheating on Khloe Kardashian, seems high in rap video

ByEmily

Just when it seemed like Lamar Odom was getting his life in order, he’s suffering what is possibly his biggest setback yet: In this newly leaked video, the former NBA star is seen rapping about doing drugs, cheating on Khloe Kardashian and racial profiling. Worst yet, it was reportedly taken this month.

Pilot killed in mysterious Nashville crash named Taylor Swift as next of kin

ByDarren O

The mysterious last flight of 45-year-old Canadian Michael Callan still has investigators at a loss as there appears to have been a total breakdown of the systems in place to detect, and possibly prevent, this type of situation. Now it’s being revealed 3 weeks after the fatal crash of his small plane that Callan had listed Taylor Swift as his next of kin. Find out about Callan’s fatal flight that found him hundreds of miles off course and what Swift’s representative and Callan’s sisters had to say about his next of kin notification.

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2013 Duck Dynasty Christmas Special photos: The Robertson family, Godwin and all the rest

ByAsa Hawks

In the third and final installment of our Duck Dynasty Christmas Special Robertson family photo album we present… the entire Robertson family! And more! Happy, happy, happy holidays y’all!

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2013 Duck Dynasty Christmas Special photos: Uncle Si as a wise man plus Missy, Jase and Phil

ByAsa Hawks

In part two of the Duck Dynasty Christmas Special photo album we have the show’s resident guru Uncle Si playing the part of a wise man in the Robertson family Nativity Scene stage production as well as Jase and Missy Robertson with family patriarch Phil Robertson all chipping in!

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2013 Duck Dynasty Christmas Special photos: Willie, Korie and Sadie as Joseph, Mary and an angel

ByAsa Hawks

The charismatic Robertson family of Monroe, Louisiana wrapped up the fourth season of their hugely successful reality series Duck Dynasty back in October but those fans with a serious quack addiction need not worry because the show is returning December 11 for the hour-long Duck Dynasty Christmas Special! Keep reading to see photos from the family’s nativity scene stage production including Willie Robertson as Joseph, daughter Sadie Robertson as an angel and wife Korie Robertson as a very pregnant Mary!

MTV lets Miley Cyrus take over the network for her 21st birthday

ByAsa Hawks

There’s no question 20-year-old Miley Cyrus has given a great deal to MTV, including a highly-rated special (Miley: The Movement) as well as one of the most-talked-about MTV Video Music Awards shows ever. So of course the network would want to give the young singer something special to celebrate her 21st birthday coming up this Saturday, but what could it be? How about the network itself! For most of the day anyways…

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VIDEO TLC’s Breaking the Faith preview trailer

ByAsa Hawks

This Sunday is the premiere of TLC’s new series Breaking the Faith which “shares the story of eight young men and women who are trying to build a new life outside of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (known as the FLDS).” Earlier this week we shared photos and bios of all the cast members and today the network released the first extended preview trailer, which is a frighteningly dramatic look at the situations faced by the 5-10,000 people living under the “brainwashing” tactics of the FLDS and its leader, Warren Jeffs.

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“Longest married couple” in America to celebrate 81st wedding anniversary

ByDarren O

102-year-old John Betar has been married for 80 years so he’s obviously had some experience in regards to what makes for a successful marriage. His advice? “The key is to always agree with your wife.” Find out about John and his wife Ann, 98, as they ready to celebrate their remarkable 81st wedding anniversary on Monday.

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Jennifer Lawrence wakes from endoscopy hazily talking nuclear bombs, Kardashians, RHOBH

ByDarren O

Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence visited David Letterman last night and was her usually candid, endearing and self-defecating deprecating self. See the hilarious clip as she reveals her bout with a “fulcer” and see a terrifying visual representation of what J-Law’s subconscious looks like!

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REPORT The Situation targeted in federal felony investigation

ByDarren O

GTL used to mean “gym, tan, laundry” for Jersey Shore’s Mike Sorrentino but the latest situation involving The Situation might have the former reality star “getting them lawyers.” A recent report is indicating that The Sitch is at the center of a “massive” federal felony investigation. Find out what the nature of the crimes are believed to be and how it looks like the ball is already rolling as far as subpoenas go.

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PHOTO Stevie Nicks on the American Horror Story: Coven set

ByAsa Hawks

American Horror Story co-creator, and Stevie Nicks mega-fan, Ryan Murphy revealed last week that “The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll” would be making an appearance on American Horror Story: Coven this season, joining Lily Rabe’s Nicks-obsessed death-defying witch Misty Day. Not really trying to hold back his fanboy jubilation, Murphy shared a photo earlier today on Twitter and wrote, “She’s here! Stevie Nicks on the set of Coven!”

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INTERVIEW Briana DeJesus on Teen Mom 3 Reunion drama and Devoin

ByAsa Hawks

Monday night was the two-hour “Teen Mom 3 Finale Special: Check Up With Dr. Drew” and as you would expect, it was jam-packed with daddy and mama drama. Even taking into consideration the dramatic highlight reels from the first season, nothing could compare to the Jerry Springer-esque fireworks between Briana DeJesus and her daughter Nova’s father, Devoin Austin! After the special aired Briana conducted a lengthy interview addressing issues brought up on the episode, including accusations that she and her family team up on Devoin and don’t give him a chance to be a good father.

PHOTOS Rock & Roll Heaven predicts what Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain and other legends would look like
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PHOTOS Rock & Roll Heaven predicts what Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain and other legends would look like

ByEmily

Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin and a handful of other rock legends are forever set in our minds as young people taken before their time. If they had lived, the first question for many is what else they would have accomplished. The second question is just what they would have looked like…

Chris Brown had enraged outburst in anger management, could face jail time

ByAsa Hawks

Chris Brown is reportedly in jeopardy of facing serious jail time after it was revealed he had a meltdown during his two-week residence at an anger management therapy facility that included objects being thrown and broken. It was reportedly this incident that led to Brown being booted early from the facility, which is contrary to the story put out by Brown that he left to fulfill his community service obligations. A hearing on Brown’s case has been scheduled for this afternoon.

UPDATE – Chris Brown has been ordered to enter an inpatient anger management treatment facility for 90 days. It has also been revealed that the violent outburst he experienced in the facility was during a visit from his mother who was trying to convince him to stay longer. He reportedly threw a rock through her car window!!!

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Buckwild’s Salwa Amin pleads guilty to drug charge, shares sobriety struggle with fans

ByAsa Hawks

Former Buckwild star Salwa Amin pleaded guilty Monday to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance stemming from her February drug arrest. The 25-year-old originally faced an additional charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin and oxycodone, but that charge was dropped as part of a plea deal that included Salwa attending inpatient rehab for her addiction — which she has since successfully completed prior to moving into a sober living house. Keep reading to catch up with Salwa, who has been completely open and honest with her fans online about her recovery struggles.

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Florida mom tasered by officer holding toddler she tossed at him

ByDarren O

28-year-old Tamika Williams of Orlando, Florida was arrested after a violent scene unfolded which resulted in her being tasered by an officer who was holding her 2-year-old-daughter that she had tossed at him. Read on for how this madness happened, what charges she now faces and the fate of her little girl.

PHOTOS 16 & Pregnant’s Sarah Roberts had second baby, hid pregnancy during MTV follow-up special
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PHOTOS 16 & Pregnant’s Sarah Roberts had second baby, hid pregnancy during MTV follow-up special

ByEmily

Even though she was six months pregnant when MTV filmed a follow-up special this summer, 16 & Pregnant‘s Sarah Roberts managed to conceal the baby news. She went on to welcome daughter Tessly with her new boyfriend on Oct. 1. See pictures of the family and what Sarah says about her decision to hide the pregnancy…

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Offshore worker returns home to find wife, meth lab and another man

ByAsa Hawks

Welcome to Breaking Up Bad — a real-life, cajun-flavored take on AMC’s critically acclaimed series in which offshore worker Grant Williams returns to his home outside of New Orleans to find his estranged wife and an unknown man (standing in the shower) with drugs and the components of a meth lab.

Bob Dylan drops mind-blowing interactive music video for “Like a Rolling Stone”

ByDarren O

Bob Dylan’s 1965 masterpiece “Like a Rolling Stone,” listed as the greatest song of all time twice by Rolling Stone magazine finally has an official interactive music video — and incredibly it’s worthy of the song it represents. The interactive clip was put together by Interlude and directed by YouTube sensation Vania Heymann. The video has 16 channels you can flip through as various people from the cast of Pawn Stars, The Property Brothers to Marc Maron to Drew Carey can be seem lip-synching the words, reminding us all to once again wonder in awe as Mr. Zimmerman asks, “How does it feel!?” Check. It. Out.

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George Zimmerman released, ordered to give up guns, served divorce papers in jail

ByAsa Hawks

It appears as though George Zimmerman is being separated from two things that were once very dear to him: his guns and his wife. After being arrested yesterday in an domestic disturbance incident yesterday in which he allegedly pointed a shotgun in his girlfriend’s face, Zimmerman went before a judge today who allowed him to be released on $9,000 bond, but with certain conditions attached, including that Zimmerman give up his firearms. Prior to being released, however, Zimmerman’s estranged wife Shellie Zimmerman used the opportunity to finally serve her elusive husband with divorce papers! Keep reading for a video of Zimmerman’s hearing, which includes a previous unreported incident from last week in which Zimmerman allegedly choked his girlfriend before threatening to kill himself, as well as a complete list of the conditions of his release.

Walking Dead creator Frank Darabont slams AMC ‘sociopaths,’ talks about his new show
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Walking Dead creator Frank Darabont slams AMC ‘sociopaths,’ talks about his new show

ByEmily

Although he created the series, Frank Darabont is one of the few people who doesn’t actually watch The Walking Dead. His reason: “If the woman you loved with all your heart left you for the Pilates instructor and just sent you an invitation to the wedding, would you go?”