Georgia man paralyzed after saving 4-year-old from drowning
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Georgia man paralyzed after saving 4-year-old from drowning

My dad, one of my two heroes growing up, taught me there are those who say and those who do. When a helpless 4-year-old girl was in danger of drowning, Michael Patterson proved himself to be very much in the latter as he dove from a dam in northwest Georgia to save little Jevaeh Jones. Read on for Mike’s inspiring act of heroism, how he had put himself in harms way for another stranger just two weeks earlier and what his friends are doing to help raise money to fund his mounting medical bills as his selfless reaction has left him paralyzed from the chest down.

Top 15 quotes from Kanye West’s New York Times interview

We’re only one week away from the release of Kanye West’s new album Yeezus, and in honor of what I’m sure Kanye would consider the most culturally significant event of the last 100 years, he talked with The New York Times reporter Jon Caramanica for several hours over three days at the Shangri-la Studio in Malibu. In the lengthy interview, Kanye’s famous ego seems only slightly tempered as he reflects on his career, his music, family, Kim Kardashian, and his undeniable awesomeness. Without worrying too much about context (rarely an issue with Kanye), I’ve compiled a list of my Top 15 quotes from the interview

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VIDEO Farrah Abraham talks blow-and-go, Derek Underwood with Howard Stern

Farrah Abraham is always good for an outrageous comment so when it comes to interviews, she’s as good as gold. Even better? An interview with the always raunchy Howard Stern on his SiriusXM station. In the latest of Farrah’s interviews, the Teen Mom turned sex tape star is telling all about her sexual experiences, the death of her daughter’s father, and the “idiot” cops who arrested her on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Justin Bieber left da club with Miley Cyrus who later got put on blast by Amanda Bynes

Justin Bieber had a rendezvous with Miley Cyrus over the weekend fueling rumors of a budding romance. Later Amanda Bynes did what Amanda Bynes does and randomly called out Miley on her looks via Twitter.

Cyrus, Bieber and Bynes – oh my!

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Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler’s official wedding photo and details about their southern celebration

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler tied the knot in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, June 8, and now fans are getting their first look inside their ceremony. In an all new interview, Kristin is opening up about her and Jay’s big day and sharing intimate details about their “perfect” wedding.

2 Chainz arrested for felony drug possession at LAX for sizzurp ingredient Promethazine

Just two days after he was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight, rapper 2 Chainz was arrested at LAX where police reportedly found Promethazine (a main ingredient in sizzurp) in the rapper’s checked luggage. Police also reportedly found marijuana, but less than an ounce.

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Kendall Jenner doesn’t want to be a big part of her family’s reality show

17-year-old Kendall Jenner has a unique life. She’s part of one of the most famous yet despised families in America, she has a budding modeling career and several businesses, and is featured on her family’s docu-soap reality show. Producer Ryan Seacrest hopes to focus more on Kendall as the show continues because “A coming-of-age story is always compelling,” but Kendall doesn’t seem as keen to step into her older sisters’ Louboutins quite yet.

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Taylor Armstrong birthday bikini photos, says Brandi Glanville’s stolen dog story’s a “publicity stunt”

Monday was The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong’s 42nd birthday and she celebrated a day early on Sunday by lounging poolside in a thong bikini with her current boyfriend John Bluher. Keep reading for photos of Taylor showing off her hot body on Sunday as well as Monday, and watch a video clip in which she says Brandi Glanville’s recent claim that her dog was stolen is “probably another publicity stunt.”

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Pretty Little Liars: Is Ezra and Aria’s student/teacher romance sweet or creepy?

I’m a Pretty Little Liars addict, and I got caught up in the Lolita-like tension of Aria’s (now off) romance with her teacher Mr. Fitz. It’s a fictional manifestation of a fantasy that many girls have about a smart, inspiring teacher who’s not that much older than them, and relationships like this do happen in real life, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s inappropriate, and possibly illegal.

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16 & Pregnant’s Ebony Jackson-Rendon and husband Josh split

After being featured on the first season of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, Ebony Jackson-Rendon and Josh Rendon went on to get married and have a second child together. Unfortunately, after a couple of years together and even an arrest, they have decided to end their marriage.

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Avett Brothers’ Seth Avett ends marriage after reported affair with Dexter actress Jennifer Carpenter

Dexter actress Jennifer Carpenter and musician Seth Avett have reportedly been dating for the last two years. Only problem? Seth is a married man! The Avett Brothers crooner has been married to his wife Susan since 2008. Earlier today Seth announced he and Susan were parting ways amid reports that his tumultuous affair has torn his marriage apart.

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VIDEO Tim Tebow signs with the New England Patriots

Just when it was thought Tim Tebow might be exiting the NFL for good after being cut by the New York Jets in April, the polarizing quarterback signs with the highest profile franchise in the league! The career resurrecting New England Patriots announced on Tuesday that they signed the 25-year-old Heisman Trophy winner to a 2-year contract!

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Amanda Bynes offered record deal with a hip hop label: “She represents hip-hop a lot better than Drake”

Is Amanda Bynes having a massive breakdown or is she a marketing genius? Daniel Herman, a producer with hip hop label Chinga Chang thinks the latter, so much so that he fighting to get Amanda to sign a record deal.

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Kentucky man terrible at firebombing, good at escaping

While attempting to firebomb a parked car, a Kentucky man set himself, his own ride as well as an unintended house on fire. This tomfoolery would seem to qualify the guy for a stupid criminal award but after all of the fiery madness he managed to escape apprehension! See pics from the inferno of fail and find out how Angry Kentucky Guy managed to get away.

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Vicki Gunvalson sent cease and desist letter to Vicki’s Vodka partner before he filed his lawsuit

Vicki Gunvalson and her boyfriend Brooks Ayers are currently being sued for over $250,000 after a partnership with Robert Williamson III went south. Vicki and Robert had gone into business together last year to create Vicki’s Vodkas but after a few months, there were some shady business deals and Robert filed a lawsuit against The Real Housewives of Orange County pair. In the suit, Robert claims breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation, among other things. By all accounts, Vicki appeared to be the guilty party — especially after she reportedly deleted her social media accounts just hours after the news broke. However, new information in the case may prove otherwise.

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Lauren Conrad opens up about boyfriend William Tell, her new book, Kristin Cavallari, and more

Can you believe its been over 4 years since Lauren Conrad made her dramatic limo-ride exit from The Hills? Well, it has. The former reality star moved on from the series and onto many other exciting things including a couple of clothing lines, a book series, and a new boyfriend. In a handful of new interviews ahead of the release of her third and final book of The Fame Games series, Lauren is opening up about her hectic life.

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Rachel Uchitel’s husband cites “cruel and inhumane treatment” in divorce filing

Rachel Uchitel’s 2nd marriage is over as former Penn State football player Matt Hahn has filed divorce papers citing “cruel and inhumane treatment.” Read on for what sources close to the couple say has been an explosive marriage and what the party planner’s, who’s famous for having been “the other woman” with Tiger Woods and David Boreanaz, rep had to say.

How will humans look in the future? Artist and geneticist illustrate potential changes
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How will humans look in the future? Artist and geneticist illustrate potential changes

Today’s bush baby, tomorrow’s human twin? Humans of the future may have huge eyes, large nostrils, a forehead that consumes half the head and darker skin. Check out how the projections were developed and how we might look in 20,000, 60,000 and 100,000 years…

Man blows 0.00 still charged with DUI, says real crime was DWB (driving while black)

Jessie Thornton is a 64-year-old retired firefighter who resides in the retirement community of Surprise, Arizona. After being pulled over for what he claims is the 10th time, Mr. Thornton is sick and tired of the law enforcement “surprises” he’s been receiving and has filed suit after he was arrested and charged with DUI even though he blew a 0.00 on a breathalyzer test. Find out about the many-layered aspects of his arrest that has the man, and his daughter who works in law enforcement, convinced that his only crime was “driving while black.”

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PHOTO MTV Teen Mom 2 Season 5 cameras at Javi’s tattoo session?

Just last week it was reported that Teen Mom 2 season 5 filming is finally underway after months of speculation as to whether or not the show would be returning. In what looks to be one of the first filming events of the season, Kailyn Lowry and her husband Javi were at a tattoo parlor last night — as were MTV cameras!

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Teresa Giudice thinks Melissa Gorga put a spell on Joe Gorga with her period blood

Before Teresa Giudice sat down to confront Caroline Manzo last night, she had a pre-game strategy session with her husband Joe Giudice, who offered to make her a necklace out of garlic to ward off evil. But the supernatural talk didn’t stop there: Teresa went on to speculate that perhaps her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga had…

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VIDEO Chad Johnson slaps attorney’s ass, gets 30 days in jail

Chad Johnson is heading to jail after a Broward County Judge got a bit upset when he treated her courtroom like a locker room earlier today. Ochocinco was expected to strike a plea deal after violating his probation stemming from his domestic violence case brought against him by ex-wife Evelyn Lozada, but when asked whether or not he was happy with his representation Chad responded by slapping his attorney’s backside, causing the courtroom to bust out laughing. The judge was not amused, threw a flag for sportsman like conduct, and sentenced Ochocinco to treinta days behind bars. Can you say D’ohchocinco?

UPDATE – Video clip added of the butt slap heard around the world!

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AUDIO Farrah Abraham says “Farrah Abraham will never be a porn star”

On Wednesday Farrah Abraham continues her cross-country promotional tour with a highly anticipated sit down with Howard Stern. Before those fireworks fly, the Teen Mom vet chatted up The 411 Lounge yesterday and provided some typically interesting quotes and tidbits including what she wants “haters” to know, what she’d say to James Deen, what’s on her agenda for the upcoming year, why she isn’t dating even though she gets “tons” of dating offers every day, how she maintains her “awesome physique” (that’s from the radio host) and why she’d never appear on The Bachelorette. We’ve got the audio and have transcribed some of the highlights from the interview.

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Tamra Barney’s 3-part special ‘Tamra’s OC Wedding’ premieres Sep. 2 on Bravo

It’s official! Back in May The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Tamra Barney confirmed she was getting a wedding spin-off series on Bravo and earlier today the network issued a press release with details, including a premiere date! Keep reading for all the deets, including the full press release from Bravo and Tamra’s Facebook post from earlier today revealing the latest thing completed from her “special day” checklist!

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Octomom Nadya Suleman could be heading to jail after alleged welfare fraud

Earlier this year, it was reported that “Octomom” Nadya Suleman may have committed welfare fraud back in 2012. The mom of 14 had managed to pull in an impressive $200k that year but was collecting welfare all the while. After receiving an anonymous tip, L.A. County Dept. of Welfare Fraud Prevention and Investigation launched a full-on investigation into Suleman’s finances. Read on to find out what they’re looking for and what could happen to Nadya if they aren’t down with Octomommacare.

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MUG SHOT Erin Brockovich arrested for alleged OUI, says she’s ‘very sorry’

Erin Brockovich, the real-life law clerk who was played by Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich the movie, was arrested over the weekend after allegedly driving a boat while drunk. Erin was taken to jail on Friday, June 7, where she was booked and later released on $1,000 bond.

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RHONJ: Doctors advised Jacqueline Laurita to terminate her pregnancy with Nicholas

Real Housewives of New Jersey stars Jacqueline and Chris Laurita have publicly shared their struggles with their autistic son Nicholas, and on Sunday night’s new episode, Chris revealed that doctors had actually advised Jacqueline to terminate her pregnancy with Nicholas when no heartbeat was found at a doctor’s appointment.

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Magic Ian? 49-year-old Ian Ziering transforms his body for Chippendales

49-year-old former Beverly Hills 90210 star Ian Ziering is hotter than ever! Or should we say “Magic Ian?” The now-chiseled actor shared before and after photos of his transformation for his month-long Chippendales guest gig at the The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Vegas. He’s the oldest celebrity guest host ever, and had to buss up and slim down quick after receiving the call in March.

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Vicki Gunvalson deletes Twitter & Facebook accounts after Vicki’s Vodka lawsuit filing

Soon after it was announced on Friday that Vicki Gunvalson’s business partner Robert Williamson III filed a lawsuit against her and boyfriend Brooks Ayers for fraud, The Real Housewives of Orange County star deleted both her Facebook and Twitter accounts! Of course, the always suave Brooks did not and continues to tweet away, including addressing naysayers after the lawsuit filing.

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More Miranda and Corey Simms wedding photos

Yesterday Teen Mom 2 star Corey Simms and his fiancée Miranda Patterson (now Simms!) were married in a small ceremony in West Virginia. We posted a few photos soon after the wedding, but since that time family and friends in attendance have shared more of the beaming couple, including Miranda in her lovely white wedding gown and Corey in his flannel shirt and jeans.

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Vicki Gunvalson and boyfriend Brooks Ayers sued for more than $250k over Vicki’s Vodka deal

Vicki Gunvalson and her boyfriend Brooks have caused plenty of controversy on The Real Housewives of Orange County when it comes to their relationship, but now, its their business dealings that have landed them in some hot legal water. According to new documents obtained by Radar Online, Gunvalson and Ayers are being sued for over $250,000 by their Vicki’s Vodka business partner.

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WEDDING PHOTOS Teen Mom 2 star Corey Simms and Miranda Patterson are married

Corey Simms and Miranda Patterson just tied the knot. The Teen Mom 2 star and his police officer fiancé had made it no secret that today was the day and luckily for us, they aren’t being stingy with the photos. Shortly after the ceremony wrapped up, Corey and his family shared several pics from their big day.

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Who makes a better Elizabeth Taylor: Helena Bonham Carter or Lindsay Lohan?

The first photo was released of Helena Bonham Carter as Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming BBC biopic Burton and Taylor that’s set to premiere this fall on BBC America. Last fall Lindsay Lohan portrayed the late Hollywood icon on a television movie for Lifetime. Which actress does the best Elizabeth Taylor?

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PHOTO Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are married, debut their wedding bands

Kristin Cavallari and her baby daddy Jay Cutler are officially husband and wife. The former Hills bad girl and the Chicago Bears quarterback made their nearly three-year relationship official today in Tennessee. A short time later, Kristin shared a photo of their wedding bands with fans.

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Marilyn Manson simulates slitting wrists on stage, dedicates song to Paris Jackson

Paris Jackson, who is recovering after a suicide attempt this week, is a Marilyn Manson fan, so it’s a nice gesture that the goth rocker dedicated a song to her during his Thursday night show. But in a less tasteful move he also simulated cutting his wrist during the performance, which is the method Paris reportedly used to harm herself.