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Top 5 Tamra Barney throwback photos

ByAsa Hawks

In honor of the Tamra’s OC Wedding Premiere (at 8/7c on Bravo, in case you were wondering) as well as the fact that today is Tamra’s 46th birthday, I thought I might take a look back — waaaaaay back, to the time before Tamra became the wonderfully polarizing no-holds-barred Bravolebrity we’ve come to know and love (and despise for some, though not me!) on The Real Housewives of Orange County. So keep reading to see my choices for the Top 5 Tamra Barney Throwback photos that includes a little high school, a good bit of denim, a LOT of 1980s bikini glory, and even a photo of Tamra from her first wedding!

Who is Dakota Johnson, the actress who will play Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades of Grey movie?
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Who is Dakota Johnson, the actress who will play Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades of Grey movie?

ByEmily

You may not know the name “Dakota Johnson,” but you likely know the other famous members of her family! Get to know more about the upcoming star of the 50 Shades of Grey movie adaptation and how she has some serious Hollywood connections.

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Sons of Anarchy’s Charlie Hunnam officially cast as Christian Grey in 50 Shades of Grey movie adaptation

ByAsa Hawks

The biggest question in Hollywood has finally been answered! Officially! 50 Shades of Grey author E L James took to Twitter earlier today to finally lay all the casting rumors to rest by announcing that Sons of Anarchy‘s Charlie Hunnam will be playing the part of Christian Grey in the upcoming film adaptation of her best-selling erotic novel.

PHOTOS 67-year-old Cher reveals sexy Closer To The Truth album cover art and track listings

ByAsa Hawks

If she could turrrrrn back tiiiiime, I’m guessing Cher wouldn’t look that much better than she does on the sultry Playboy centerfoldesque album cover for her new album Closer to the Truth set to be released on September 24! Cher posted the finished artwork as well as some preliminary shots from the shoot to show fans how they got to the finished product. She also posted the complete track listing for all three editions of the CD being released.

VIDEO Courtney Stodden sings American national anthem on Celebrity Big Brother U.K.
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VIDEO Courtney Stodden sings American national anthem on Celebrity Big Brother U.K.

ByEmily

Even though “child bride” Courtney Stodden promotes herself as a singer, there’s no trace of talent to be found in this rendition of the American national anthem. Plus, see more of what Courtney’s been up to in the Celebrity Big Brother U.K. house…

Miley Cyrus says she does dumb stuff when she’s messed up: “I am so f***ed up”
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Miley Cyrus says she does dumb stuff when she’s messed up: “I am so f***ed up”

ByEmily

Miley Cyrus opened up in a revealing interview about why she works so hard and why she is so determined to distance herself from Hannah Montana. The 20-year-old also spoke about being “so f***ed up” and doing dumb things when she’s messed up.

VIDEO Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Dina Manzo on why she left the show, her relationship with Caroline Manzo
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VIDEO Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Dina Manzo on why she left the show, her relationship with Caroline Manzo

ByEmily

Dina Manzo shocked many viewers when she decided to leave Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2010. Now she’s opening up to Oprah’s Where Are They Now? about her decision and where her relationship stands with sister Caroline Manzo.

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Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson launches ‘I Am Different’ video series with Kolby Koloff of Preachers’ Daughters

ByAsa Hawks

Duck Dynasty‘s Sadie Robertson and Preachers’ Daughters‘ Kolby Koloff have started a weekly Christian-themed Youtube series titled I Am Different in which do Bible readings and discuss topics of interest to young folks from a Christian perspective. Keep reading to see the premiere episode in which the reality stars introduce everyone to the show and explain what we can expect in future episodes, which includes surprise guest stars!

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PHOTOS Lady Gaga debuts bubble machine dress, because bubble dresses are so 2009

ByStarcasm Staff

Lady Gaga kicked off the iTunes festival in London Sunday with a preview of a bunch of her new songs (click here to read a rundown of what happened via MTV.com, apparently she tries to rap.) Afterwards she was seen in an outfit, that’s a comment, or maybe an evolution of her famous bubble outfit from the early days.

That’s right, Lady Gaga is now wearing a bubble machine.

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Why does Khloe Kardashian have memory loss?

ByStarcasm Staff

Khloe Kardashian opened up about having memory loss problems, including most of her childhood years. On tonight’s episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians sister Kourtney and mom Kris ask her if she remembers things like going horseback riding, trips to San Diego, or Kourtney protesting her mom making only spaghetti, Khloe says she can’t recall any of it. “You have no memory of your childhood. It’s bizarre,” Kris says. What’s going on with Khloe?

Are there real Hollywood fixers like Ray Donovan?
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Are there real Hollywood fixers like Ray Donovan?

ByStarcasm Staff

Showtime’s new series Ray Donovan stars Liev Schrieber as a Hollywood “fixer,” a steely man who handles difficult situations for L.A.’s most powerful people.

In the first episode Ray takes care of a basketball player who wakes up next to a dead girl, a movie star who wants to avoid being caught with a pre-op transsexual, and an epileptic addicted starlet’s stalker. Who is this character based on? Are there still “fixers” in L.A.?

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Joe Giudice breaks down over going to prison, looking like a criminal

ByStarcasm Staff

Before Joe and Teresa Giudice were charged with 39 counts of fraud, Joe opened up about his fears of going to prison while taping Real Housewives of New Jersey. Before these charges were made, Joe was facing prison over another matter: identity fraud charges for using his brother’s drier’s license after he lost his own from a DUI charge.

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PHOTO Lance Bass is engaged to Michael Turchin

ByAsa Hawks

It’s been a HUGE week for Lance Bass! One week after reuniting with his ‘N Sync bandmates for the second-most-talked-about moment from the MTV Video Music Awards, the 34-year-old singer revealed he is engaged to former boyfriend and now fiance Michael Turchin on instagram! Keep reading to see the photo that includes the engagement ring, and find out more about artist Michael Turchin.

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Breaking Amish LA’s Matt Bristol launches clothing line

ByAsa Hawks

When Mennonite Matthew Bristol left PEnnsylvania for Los Angeles as part of TLC’s Breaking Amish: LA, he wasn’t just doing it to see what “English” life was like, he specifically wanted to try to make some connections in Los Angeles to help him pursue his dream of becoming a fashion designer. And just like his predecessor Kate Stoltzfus on the original Breaking Amish series, it appears as though he was successful because he just launches the Anson Bristol Clothing line! Keep reading to see the actual label and see photos of Matt and some of his designs from before the show.

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REPORT Harry Connick Jr. signs on as new American Idol judge

ByAsa Hawks

Singer (and super-hunky sexpot — I’m just sayin’) Harry Connick Jr is reportedly inking a deal to become the newest American Idol judge alongside Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban. The Hollywood Reporter, who has been all over the Idol personnel changes, says Harry joined Keith, J-Lo and former judge (now mentor) Randy Jackson at a celebratory shindig hosted by the show’s producer, Simon Fuller, where they all toasted the forthcoming announcement.

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PHOTO Katy Perry’s sexy retro Tarzan-inspired ‘Roar’ poster

ByAsa Hawks

The now-indisputable modern day Queen of Pop Katy Perry continues her teasing and fun marketing campaign for the new single “Roar” off her upcoming album Prism by following her boxing-themed performance of the song from under the Brooklyn Bridge during the MTV Video Music Awards with a brief preview video and a retro Tarzantastic poster featuring the no-need-to-exaggeratingly voluptuous Katy swinging through a jungle on a vine wearing a leopard-print top and a skirt made of jungle foliage. Keep reading to see the full poster and watch the preview clip and get yourself pumped for September 5!

Kody Brown's dad William Winn Brown died August 28 2013 at 78
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Sister Wives star Kody Brown’s father Winn dies in Wyoming at 78

ByAsa Hawks

It has been a rough few months for the Brown family from the TLC reality series Sister Wives as the show’s patriarch Kody Brown lost his brother Curtis Brown in a motorcycle accident back in June and earlier this week Kody’s father, Winn Brown, passed away at his home in Lovell, Wyoming the age of 78. Keep reading for photos of Winn as well as his obituary and messages from Meri and Janelle Brown about his passing.

My Five Wives cast photo from left Nonie, Robyn, Brady Williams, Paulie, Rhonda, and Rosemary
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PHOTOS TLC to air My Five Wives polygamy special with Brady Williams and his family

ByAsa Hawks

If you thought eight was a large Brady Bunch, then just wait until you meet TLC’s all new Brady Bunch with a total of 30 family members! Following in the successful footsteps of their Sister Wives reality series, the network will be airing an hour-long special titled My Five Wives on September 15 starring polygamist Brady Williams, his five sister wives Paulie, Robyn, Rosemary, Nonie and Rhonda, as well as their 24 children. Keep reading for more info and photos of the family as well as links to their Facebook page and a 1997 New York Times article about polygamy featuring Brady Williams back when he only had three wives.

96-year-old Kirk Douglas’ anti-smoking opinion piece is pretty awesome
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96-year-old Kirk Douglas’ anti-smoking opinion piece is pretty awesome

ByEmily

When a 96-year-old screen legend shares his wisdom, we should all listen. In this case, Academy Award-winning actor Kirk Douglas wrote an impassioned editorial for Huffington Post about why people need to quit smoking — and how he quit the habit 40 years ago.

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PHOTOS Snooki, Jionni, JWoww and Roger in pirate costumes for Lorenzo’s 1st birthday party

ByAsa Hawks

It seems like just yesterday that former Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi gave birth to her son Lorenzo, but it was actually a year ago this past Monday and the happy mom and pop celebrated with a gnarrrrrrly pirate-themed first birthday bash in New Jersey yesterday! Keep reading for the costumed Snooki looking more like Captain Hooki as well as Jionni LaValle transformed into Jionni Depp. Also, Snooki & JWoww co-star Jenni Farrrrrrrrley and her fiance Jolly Roger Mathews!

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Man wins singer-songwriter contest after penning song for late wife of 73 years

ByDarren O

When Green Shoe Studio out of East Peoria, Illinois hosted a singer-songwriting contest they never could have imagined the mailed-in contribution by 96-year-old Fred Stobaugh. A song he penned for his late wife of 73 years entitled “Oh Sweet Lorraine” won their hearts and the contest and has since gone on to become a viral hit that has touched the millions who’ve come across his story. See a brief 10-minute doc on the story, or if you don’t have time for that, we’ve included a trimmed clip of the completed song as well as Fred’s moving reaction and complete lyrics.

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Lamar Odom arrested for DUI

ByAsa Hawks

Lamar Odom continues to spiral out of control, almost literally! The 33-year-old NBA forward and reality star was reportedly pulled over and arrested for “driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs” in the San Fernando Valley early this morning after he was seen driving too slow and in a “serpentine manner” on the 101 Freeway by California Highway Patrol.

TMI! Bruce and Kris Jenner’s sex tape is topic of discussion on Keeping Up With the Kardashians
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TMI! Bruce and Kris Jenner’s sex tape is topic of discussion on Keeping Up With the Kardashians

ByEmily

So that’s where Kim got the idea! Momager Kris Jenner reveals she made a sex tape with Bruce Jenner back in the day. Bruce was mortified by the revelation and claimed they erased it immediate… But now that the truth’s out there, it will be difficult to look at them the same way ever again!

PHOTOS VIDEO Kate Middleton’s first post-baby public appearance proves she’s superhuman
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PHOTOS VIDEO Kate Middleton’s first post-baby public appearance proves she’s superhuman

ByEmily

The Duchess of Cambridge wowed crowds during her first public appearance post-pregnancy. Her presence was actually a surprise to many of those who gathered at the start of a British ultra-marathon, as Kate wasn’t scheduled to make a public appearance until Sept. 12.

All eyes were on her body, which showed no remaining signs of pregnancy.

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VIDEO Big Brother’s Aaryn Gries denies being racist after eviction

ByDarren O

The awkward Big Brother moment that has been a long time coming finally happened last night, as controversial house guest Aaryn Gries was evicted and had to face a stern Q&A from show host Julie Chen about her overtly racist comments made while in the house. See the intense post-eviction interview in full as well as a transcript as Aaryn attempted to defend her actions.

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Woman dying of cancer tries to find a new lover on Craigslist for the man she’s cheating with

ByStarcasm Staff

A woman dying of pancreatic cancer put out a Craigslist ad in an attempt to find female companionship for the man she’s cheating on her husband with. The boyfriend has no idea that she’s doing this, but she says she will try to “persuade him to contact,” the women she deems fit to be her replacement.

REPORT: Kim Jong-un’s ex-girlfriend Hyon Song-wol executed by firing squad over sex tape, family sent to prison camps

ByStarcasm Staff

A South Korean newspaper has a source saying that North Korea leader Kim Jong-un’s ex-girlfriend has been killed by a firing squad for making a sex tape and possessing a Bible. This disturbing report has yet to be confirmed by other sources, but it’s soul chilling if true.

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Today’s Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk create Twitter account for their newborn, Harper Estelle

ByEmily

Today’s Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk welcomed baby Harper Estelle last week and have already created a Twitter account for her. There’s no denying that the comments are cute, but is it wrong to impose a voice on such a young child? We want your opinions!

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Shailene Woodley makes own her medicine, cheese, and toothpaste, forages food, and collects spring water from a mountain

ByStarcasm Staff

In the past Divergent star Shailene Woodley has hinted that she leads a more “natural” lifestyle and struggles to marry it with the materialistic world of Hollywood. Now she’s revealing just how dedicated she is to living an “alternative” DIY lifestyle.

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MUG SHOT Alan Jackson’s daughter Ali Jackson charged with assaulting a cop

ByDarren O

The daughter of legendary country artist Alan Jackson was arrested early Wednesday and charged with underage drinking and assaulting an officer. See Alexandra “Ali” Jackson’s full booking photo and get the details on her multiple charges stemming from the incident.

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Naked Florida man tasered 3 times while walking dog

ByDarren O

When Robin Campbell decided to take his dog for a walk over the weekend he forgot all his clothes. At least the 20-year-old remembered that this was Florida and in order to make headlines he had to do much better than just random nakedness. Find out why it took 3 taser shots to eventually subdue Mr. Campbell and get his Floridarific explanation as to why he was in his birthday suit.

LA Kings Ice Crew Girls Ally Mello, Ashley Covert cast for The Amazing Race

ByDarren O

CBS has announced the cast for the upcoming 23rd installment of The Amazing Race. One of the globe-trotting teams is the blonde-bombshell, Los Angeles Kings Ice Crew members combination of Ally Mello and Ashley Covert. We’ve assembled a number of candid photos, bio information, social media links and more for the duo, Mello & Covert is a great team name btw, who are hoping to ice the competition and win a million dollars.

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Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber get their “Twerk” on

ByDarren O

It looks like Miley Cyrus is soldiering on with her strategy of twerking the memory of Hannah Montana into the grave. On the heels and booty shaking of her much ballyhooed twerk-fest during the MTV VMA’s, the songstress has had a tune “leaked” yesterday entitled “Twerk” featuring Justin Bieber. Yes. It’s called “Twerk…”

Will Kristofer Saly of the KriStef Brothers return to America’s Got Talent after his serious neck injury?
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Will Kristofer Saly of the KriStef Brothers return to America’s Got Talent after his serious neck injury?

ByEmily

Learn how Kristofer Saly is faring after suffering a serious neck injury while rehearsing for America’s Got Talent. The KriStef Brothers acrobat fell eight feet and landed on his head. The pair wasn’t allowed to compete during Tuesday night’s show.

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AUDIO Best friend Samantha-Jo Diggs says Nikkole Paulun faked her pregnancy

ByAsa Hawks

Even after 16 and Pregnant star Nikkole Paulun revealed in an interview this week that her second pregnancy ended tragically when her 8-month-old son Ashton was stillborn on July 28, allegations that the whole pregnancy was a hoax continue to hound the 19-year-old single mom. The latest to step forward claiming Nikkole’s pregnancy was faked is her close friend of six years, Samantha-Jo Diggs, who said in a telephone interview that Nikkole used a fake baby bump, Photoshopped images of herself, stole baby items from the hospital for a staged photo shoot, and even researched purchasing a tombstone in a cemetery among other things — all to make money. Keep reading for audio of the full interview with Sam as well as our bullet point highlights and links to other evidence that seem to back up Sam’s claims.

PHOTOS Hayden Panettiere’s sexy, bold new look before Late Night show
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PHOTOS Hayden Panettiere’s sexy, bold new look before Late Night show

ByEmily

Looks like Hayden Panettiere gave herself a nice little 24th birthday present: a bold makeover! The Nashville star debuted the new look while arriving at the Late Show. Noticeably absent from the look was an engagement ring. See what that means for her relationship with Wladimir Klitschko…

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REPORT The Kris Jenner Show canceled by Fox

ByAsa Hawks

Kardashian momager Kris Jenner gave it a good go with her Fox talk show The Kris Jenner Show, but apparently even a blockbuster finale with Kanye West and the world premiere of Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West wasn’t enough to keep the show afloat as the network has reportedly decided not to renew the show for a second season.

UPDATE – The official Twitter account for the show is disputing the report — keep reading for their reactionary tweet.

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VIDEOS Farrah Abraham’s Days of our Lives auditions as hooker Destiny

ByAsa Hawks

Is there anything Teen Momtrepreneur Farrah Abraham can’t at least try to do? One day after updating our readers on how her erotic romance novel is coming along, we’ve discovered a couple of Youtube clips uploaded back in April that feature Farrah flexing her acting chops apparently (judging from the clip titles) auditioning for the soap opera Days of our Lives! And it appears the script may have been written by Farrah herself because her character is selling herself to “geezers” on SugarDaddy.com!

UPDATE – According to Radar Online, Farrah actually got the role as Destiny the hooker!

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TLC adds Breaking Amish: L.A. reunion special and extra episode

ByAsa Hawks

It seems TLC has captured lightning in a bottle once again with their west coast installment of Breaking Amish as the seven fun-to-watch guys and gals of Breaking Amish: L.A. are averaging 1.8 million viewers a week. The show’s popularity has not gone unnoticed by the network as it was announced earlier today that TLC has added an extra hour-long episode as well as a “Breaking Amish: L.A. — The Shunning Truth” reunion special!

Demi Lovato’s nude photo scandal grows as images hit the Internet
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Demi Lovato’s nude photo scandal grows as images hit the Internet

ByEmily

A shopper with nude pictures that are supposedly of Demi Lovato has found a buyer. The newly published photos show a woman with tattoos identical to Demi’s in various states of undress. If the photos are indeed of Demi, hopefully she can learn something from her Disney peers who’ve dealt with photo leaks before…

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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones split

ByAsa Hawks

Hollywood super-couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have reportedly separated after nearly 13 years according to the cover story in this week’s People magazine. Douglas, 68, and Zeta-Jones, 43, were last photographed together on April 22 and according to the magazine, they decided to split after he returned from the Cannes Film Festival in May. Since that time they have been photographed separately at events, and most recently Michael Douglas has been seen vacationing on a yacht with the couple’s children off the coast of Sardinia while Zeta-Jones remained at home in New York.

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Artis and Jess: The strangest Catfish yet?

ByStarcasm Staff

Nev had injured his foot working out and was on crutches, but he still had to spring to action and prevent a fight at the conclusion of this week’s Catfish. It was a usual Catfish scenario in that there were too many red-flags to mention, but what was really going on was completely unexpected and unprecedented on the show.