VIDEO SF TV station KTVU misidentifies Asiana crash pilots due to insensitive prank

ByAsa Hawks

San Francisco television station KTVU fell victim to a heartless prank this week as they erroneously announced the names of the pilots of Asiana Flight 214 that crashed on Saturday as Captain Sum Ting Wong, Wi Tu Lo, Ho Lee Fuk and Bang Ding Ow. Amazingly, the station had verified the list of names with the National Transportation Safety Board before airing! Keep reading to watch the clip and read the NTSB’s explanation for how it happened.

VIDEO: Astronaut Karen Nyberg shows us how to wash your hair in space

ByStarcasm Staff

Astronaut Karen Nyberg, who was the fiftieth woman in space when she flew to the the International Space Station in 2008, posted a fun demonstration video this week showing how she washes her hair in space. There are packets of hot water involved, and sometimes you have to chase down the water droplets. #Spaceprobz

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Authorities release anti-violence PSA in anticipation of Zimmerman verdict

ByDarren O

The polarizing case of George Zimmerman and the shooting death of Trayvon Martin is now in the hands of the 6-member all-female jury. In anticipation of a heated response regardless of which way the verdict gets handed down, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office has released a PSA encouraging people to “Raise Your Voice, Not Your Hands!”

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Ellen Pearson Kardashian countersues stepchildren Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, and Rob

ByStarcasm Staff

Earlier this year the Robert Kardashian’s widow Ellen Pierson Kardashian sold his own personal diaries to In Touch magazine. Her stepchildren, the Kardshians, sued her for copyright infringement, and now she’s countersuing. It’s hard to follow all this legal drama.

The handwritten diary includes some allegations of abuse. The Kardashian siblings first denied that the diary belonged to their father, but ended up suing Ellen for copyright infringement. Now Ellen is suing them right back.

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Basketball Wives LA Season 5 cast photos with Tasha Marbury

ByAsa Hawks

Fans of the Basketball Wives LA have been deprived of their roundball hot mama drama for a year, but the revamped cast returns to VH1 Monday, August 19 minus four former cast members and plus one new addition. The franchises blockbuster roster shake up saw veterans Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed, Kenya Bell and Keisha Nichols let go and upcoming rookie phenom Tasha Marbury (wife of Stephon Marbury) added to a much leaner starting five that includes reality diva all-stars Evelyn Lozada, Shaunie O’Neal, Tami Roman and Suzie Ketcham. Keep reading for the just released official cast photos as well as an interview with star (and Executive Producer) Shaunie O’Neal about what fans can expect this season.

VIDEO Paparazzo calls Suri Cruise a ‘little brat kid,’ gets put in his place
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VIDEO Paparazzo calls Suri Cruise a ‘little brat kid,’ gets put in his place

ByEmily

Celebrities and paparazzi have notoriously love-hate relationships. However, one NYC photographer crossed the line when he called Suri Cruise a brat and b***h when she was getting into a car with her mom. See what Suri did to set him off and how he gets put in his place by another onlooker.

VIDEO Police looking for man who hit teen mom and toddler with stolen minivan

ByDarren O

Muskegon, Michigan – The Muskegon Police Department is on the hunt for a man who backed into a teen mother and her 1-year-old son in a stroller and then drove away. See the released surveillance video that shows the scary moment as the mother is knocked down and her son in a stroller is drug behind the suspect’s stolen minivan as well as images of the man police have identified as the criminal from inside the store.

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Khloe Kardashian defends husband Lamar Odom after his paparazzi scuffle

ByLindsay

Khloe Kardashian’s husband Lamar Odom got into a scuffle on Wednesday afternoon after reaching his boiling point with a pushy photographer. After confronting the man, Lamar proceeded to open the door to the man’s car and throw several pieces of his camera equipment onto the street. Once video footage of the incident hit the web, Khloe took to Twitter to defend her man.

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Leah Remini leaves the Church of Scientology, questions the disappearance of leader’s wife

ByLindsay

Leah Remini has decided to walk away from the controversial Church of Scientology. After donating millions, the former King Of Queens actress had questioned the rule of leader David Miscavige as well as the disappearance of his wife over six years ago. Because of it, she was subjected to years of interrogation and blacklisted by the church.

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Man swims 5 hours to save family stranded on capsized boat

ByDarren O

John Franklin Riggs and sister Contessa L. Riggs faced a do or die situation when their boat capsized Tuesday during a storm off the coast of Deal Island, Maryland. They, along with their 70-year-old father, Contessa’s 9-year-old niece and 3-year-old son, had been treading water for over an hour and they knew no other boats would be coming. As the sun set they agreed that John would make a desperate attempt to swim to shore…

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PHOTO Catherine Zeta-Jones wows on Red 2 red carpet

ByAsa Hawks

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones was looking fandamntabulous on the red carpet at the Red 2 Premiere in Los Angeles Thursday night! The 43-year-old wife of Michael Douglas struck a powerful (and curvaceous) pose in front of the red and white backdrop wearing a form-fitting, full-length strapless black lace gown just over two months after completing a 30-day stint in a clinic to treat her bipolar II disorder.

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26 years, 11 ladies: George Clooney’s relationship timeline with photos

ByEmily

For an infamous bachelor, it seems that George Clooney is actually a relationship addict. We did some homework and broke down who George has invited to hang on his arm throughout the past couple of decades. Apparently the guy has a type (hello, tall, brunette and gorgeous!) as well as a cut-off limit for relationship lengths.

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PHOTOS Alexis Bellino’s beach day with her children

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Alexis Bellino took her children (and her famous JJs) to the beach for some fun in the sun earlier today and the 36-year-old mother of three looked AMAAAAAAAZZZZING in a peachish-pink and tan bikini as she frolicked about in the sand and booted beach balls with the kids.

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Teen Mom’s Tyler Baltierra calls off wedding to Catelynn Lowell

ByAsa Hawks

Fan favorite Teen Mom couple Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra were planning on getting married on Saturday, July 13, but as we previously noted, they have been eerily quiet about the ceremony since filming the third season of Couples Therapy. In the preview trailer for the show we saw Tyler Baltierra questioning whether or not he is ready to get married, and the answer to that was apparently “no” because it’s just been confirmed he canceled their wedding!

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Meet the narrator for Swamp People, Pat Duke

ByDarren O

Swamp People is one of the most popular reality shows on TV and folks often wonder who does the southern-tinged narrating that sets the table for all the action. His name is Pat Duke and the professional voice-actor has an impressive resume of work. Get bio info on Duke including a great photo, a voice-over reel from some of his many jobs, social media links, the glowing review that the show’s Executive Producer has given him that highlights just how important he is to Swamp People’s success and find out what he (better said — his voice) was most well known for before he landed this gig (hint – it’ll make you thirsty).

VIDEO The Canyons trailer featuring Lindsay Lohan and Farrah Abraham’s porn partner
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VIDEO The Canyons trailer featuring Lindsay Lohan and Farrah Abraham’s porn partner

ByDarren O

After getting teasers and snippets, the world finally has an official trailer for the already infamous film The Canyons starring Lindsay Lohan and that guy from Farrah Abraham’s porn (James Deen). While on the surface it’s easy to dismiss the film, I have to be honest that I’m intrigued and intend on catching it. Will it be a train wreck, a fascinating cult-classic or some hybrid of both?

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Andrew Garfield wants Spider-Man to explore his sexuality with a male ‘Mary-Jane’

ByEmily

With the exception of The Ambiguously Gay Duo from SNL, on-screen superheroes are always matched up with women. Andrew Garfield, aka “The Amazing Spider-Man” thinks that should change… And he doesn’t mind being the man for the job.

VIDEO 14-month-old toddler buys car with dad’s smart phone

ByAsa Hawks

Being the parent to a 14-month-old girl means you never know what to expect: chewed up sunglasses, Sharpie doodles on the wall, temper tantrums, automobile purchases… Wait, what?!? That’s exactly what Paul Stoute of Portland, Oregon had to deal with after receiving a congratulatory email from eBay letting him know he was the proud new owner of a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite thanks to the bidding prowess of his 14-month-old daughter Sorella! Keep reading for a video report as well as photos of Sorella and her dad’s new car, which was affectionately (and accurately) nicknamed “Frankensprite” by the eBay seller.

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Justin Bieber’s BFF Lil Twist booked for DUI after speeding in his Fisker Karma

ByLindsay

Justin Bieber’s friends are practically known for their reckless driving while behind the wheel of Justin’s fleet of vehicles — especially his BFF, Young Money rapper Lil Twist. Last night, Lil Twist was flying around town in Mr. Mop Bucket’s infamous chromed out Fisker Karma when he was pulled over and deemed to be over the limit. Find out what happened when the cops said “hello” to The Bieb’s Lil friend!

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REPORT Pregnant Halle Berry to marry Olivier Martinez this weekend in Paris

ByLindsay

Halle Berry and her soon-to-be baby daddy Oliver Martinez are getting married this weekend, multiple sources are reporting. The pair, who became engaged in March of 2012 and announced their pregnancy one year later, boarded a flight with Halle’s daughter Nahla on Tuesday to Paris where it’s believed they will wed. Get the details on Halle’s big day including earlier comments she made about what can be expected of the ceremony.

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Wigs for bald baby girls are real thanks to Baby Bangs

ByDarren O

Have you ever sat there cooing over your precious little angel and thought to yourself, “You know what, I wish my baby girl had some more hair.” Me neither, but for those who do want to Zolciakify their darling little ladies, they now can thanks to a company called Baby Bangs. Find out about these wigs for baby girls including who this child brain covering idea was the brainchild of and let us know if you think it’s a cute idea or not.

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Bobbi Kristina is engaged to Nick Gordon, wants people to stop calling him her brother

ByLindsay

Bobbi Kristina is officially engaged to Nick Gordon. The daughter of the late Whitney Houston announced the news on social media last night along with a lengthy statement to her haters. In the statement, Bobbi slams her critics for saying that Nick is her brother and that her mother wouldn’t approve of their relationship.

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Audrina Patridge gushes over the love of her life Corey Bohan, wants to be an actress

ByLindsay

Audrina Patridge’s dating life on The Hills was often eventful. The  actress and model dated a handful of men during the show including the infamous Justin “Bobby” Brescia and even Brody Jenner, but none of those relationships stuck. Instead, it was an Australian BMXer who she met during filming that she fell in love with.

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VIDEO Joe Gorga and Joe Giudice get in a physical fight on a family retreat

ByLindsay

On Sunday night’s new episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice and her brother Joe Gorga come to blows. It all goes down during what was meant to be a family retreat in which the disgruntled bunch could bond and get over their past issues. Unfortunately, it turned into an all-out war.

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Shopped photos have Denzel Washington cheating rumors swirling

ByDarren O

Denzel Washington is the focus of cheating allegations after photos of the actor allegedly getting close to an unnamed woman have been shopped to various media outlets. Find out what the images are allegedly said to show the actor doing and what he and his wife of 30 years, Pauletta Washington, said of their union in the upcoming edition of Ebony.

Taylor Swift threatened at Pittsburgh concert by man claiming she is “with Satan”

ByLindsay

Taylor Swift got a scare during a recent concert in Pittsburgh. A man who had made threats against Taylor online earlier in the day showed up to the event bearing a sign which read, “Taylor Swift Is With Satan.” Luckily, the man was arrested during the show and Taylor was unharmed. Now, more details about the man are being revealed.

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Caylee Anthony’s grandparents reportedly sold their granddaughters toys in a garage sale. Should they have done that?

ByStarcasm Staff

There is a report that Caylee Anthony’s grandparents sold their deceased granddaughter’s toys in a yard sale, and now George and Cindy Anthony are getting attacked for profitting on their granddaughter’s death. What do you think?

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What Is Teen Mom 3 Alex Sekella’s ex Matt McCann up to now?

ByAsa Hawks

MTV’s Teen Mom 3 is expected to premiere next month and one of the biggest questions fans are looking forward to having answered is what happened with Matthew McCann, the father of Alex Sekella’s daughter Arabella who was reportedly struggling with drug addiction at the time his daughter was born and the MTV cameras were rolling? We got a little impatient and decided to find out the answer to that question a little early! Keep reading for recent photos of Matt and his new girlfriend and find out how his relationship is with Alex and their daughter.

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Born Schizophrenic: Update on schizophrenic child January Schofield

ByStarcasm Staff

January “Jani” Schofield was only 6-years-old when she was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which is extremely rare. In 2010 a film crew followed January and her family around as they dealt with helping Jani get treatment for a documentary that aired on the Discovery Health channel. A few years later, they revisited Jani and her family to see how they were doing.

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Nicki Minaj and her Barbz have their own secret language, plus Nicki offers some deep life advice

ByStarcasm Staff

Nicki Minaj calls her fans “Barbz” and they even have their own secret language. Barbz is a reference to all the Barbie doll imagery she uses in her branding, and the “z” is there for some extra sass. Nicki’s take on Barbie is empowered, and a little deranged. Nicki’s Barbie doll might literally bite your head off. This January she discussed this special language she shares with her Barbz with Jimmy Kimmel, but still manages to not decipher much of it.

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The cast of Laguna Beach: Where are they now?

ByLindsay

MTV is currently airing the entire Laguna Beach series in their annual Retro MTV special. Looking back, it’s amazing to think that it’s been 9 years since we met the cast, and now they’re all grown up! Some are married, others are engaged, and some have had legal issues and babies. In this new report, we’re giving you the scoop on what all of your favorite Laguna Beach stars are doing nearly a decade after the show began.

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MTV launches official Teen Mom 3 Facebook page and website with bios

ByAsa Hawks

Fans eagerly awaiting the series premiere of Teen Mom 3 have some new distractions to occupy their time thanks to MTV. Earlier today the network launched the official Teen Mom 3 Facebook page and added the show to MTV.com complete with photos and bios for moms Alex Sekella, Briana DeJesus, Katie Yeager and Mackenzie Douthit! Keep reading for the links, photos, and bios! Oh, and check out the text message from MTV to the cast members announcing when the Teen Mom 3 trailer will air!

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VIDEOS Wife hires hitman to kill husband because it’s “easier than divorce,” husband not mad about it

ByDarren O

Julia Merfeld wanted to save her husband and the father of her children the heartbreak of a divorce so she decided to have a hitman kill him. During the following two videos taken by an undercover detective and later shared by authorities, Merfeld seems completely unemotional as she talks about how she wants her husband murdered. You won’t believe the reasons she gives for wanting the killing done outside instead of in the home they shared and you really won’t believe her husband’s reaction.

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Kelsey Grammer’s tragic family history: father and sister murdered in separate events

ByEmily

Even though Kelsey now seems to be in a joyful place, he will always carry the burden of painful memories. Aside from his well-documented drug abuse, relationship problems and personal scandals, Kelsey also had the misfortune of being affected by murder on two separate occasions.

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What are the Teen Mom 2 cast’s career plans?

ByLindsay

The girls of Teen Mom 2 are what most would refer to as a success in the reality TV world. They make headlines, they get viewers, and they keep their fans wanting more during the off season. However, reality stars’ success often has an expiration date and when the show ends, the girls will need something to fall back on which begs the question — “What are the Teen Mom 2 girls planning to do with their future?”

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Have Rihanna’s partying ways spun out of control?

ByLindsay

R&B star Rihanna has been making headlines aplenty while on her Diamonds World Tour. She’s reportedly been boozing heavily, appearing at night clubs until the wee hours of the morning and all of this hard partying is said to be causing her to arrive late to shows. Get some deatils on her recent late showings and catch a clip of the “Umbrella” singer being escorted out of a recent Kings of Leon concert appearing seriously intoxicated.

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Golden Corral responds to dumpster food storage video posted by employee

ByDarren O

A Golden Corral franchise restaurant in Port Orange, Florida is under investigation after a concerned employee posted a video showing food allegedly being stored out in the open by the dumpster during an inspection. Oddly enough, the buffet chain has responded to the clip with an official reply that was posted in the comments section under the clip. See the original yucky footage and read the restaurant chain’s reply.

Was Farrah Abraham’s rehab just a publicity stunt?

ByDarren O

Farrah Abraham entered a 10-day outpatient program at a high-end rehabilitation center in Florida last Monday. According to a recent report, the 22-year-old was so disruptive during her time there that she was asked to leave early. Find out what type of behavior is said to have led to her dismissal and why all of the information seems to indicate this was all just a grab at publicity.