The Onion catching heat for calling 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis the c-word
The most popular satirical site on the internet, The Onion, is catching heat after they sent out a tweet calling 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis the c-word.
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Why was Kristen Stewart on crutches for the Oscars?
It’s been kind of a rough award week for Snow White & the Huntsmen star Kristen Stewart. Her film, Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part II, swept the infamous bad-not-good Razzie awards and she was recently listed as the least sexy celebrity in some random poll conducted in Great Britain.
Adding injury to insult, the On the Road actress was forced to make the all important Oscars red carpet stroll on crutches this year. As soon as she appeared laboriously making her way to the theater for the big evening, folks were wondering what happened that led to the need for the devices.
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PHOTOS Pregnant Kim Kardashian on the red carpet at Elton John Oscar party
A pregnant Kim Kardashian wrapped up her kurvy figure and growing baby bump in an elegant white gown to attend the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party Sunday night.
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VIDEO Jennifer Lawrence falls at the Oscars
Silver Linings Playbook actress Jennifer Lawrence looked stunning at tonight’s Oscars wearing a voluminous white Dior Haute Couture dress. That voluminosity caused a few problems, however, when Lawrence was announced the winner of the Best Actress Oscar and she had to ascend a small flight of stairs.
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Skyfall and Zero Dark Thirty have an Oscar tie, has there ever been a tie at the Oscars before?
It seemed kind of shocking when two movies were named as Oscar winners for sound editing: Zero Dark Thirty and Skyfall. Has a tie ever happened before at The Academy Awards?
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Channing Tatum can’t keep his hands off of wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s baby bump!
Channing Tatum’s made no secret of the fact he’s excited to become a father. After tonight’s display on the red carpet, it’s obvious he’s also excited about his wife’s new form!
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Daniel Day-Lewis’ wife has some famous connections of her own
When Daniel Day-Lewis wins his (virtually guaranteed) Academy Award for best actor tonight, he’ll likely thank his wife, Rebecca Miller. But, what few people may know is that Miller is a respected actress, film director and screenwriter!
She also has a very famous family…
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Oscars 2013: Reese Witherspoon wears retro Veronica Lake inspired hair
Reese Witherspoon make Twitter light up with Veronica Lake references (and a plethora of hair spray jokes) when she stepped on the red carpet for the 2013 Academy Awards sporting some retro waves.
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Academy Award attendees to receive “Vampire Facelift” vouchers
Some pretty unusual beauty treatments have made news in recent months. Although you’d think something called the “Vampire Facelift” would fall into the same category as the “Bagel Head” or “Intentional Snaggle Tooth,” the procedure has actually gained some real popularity among Hollywood’s biggest stars. Now, even more celebrities will have the chance to try it out, thanks to a $5,000 voucher for all Oscar attendees.
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VIDEO Teen curling iron hair tutorial goes way wrong
Ever wondered how to get those luscious curls like the models on the covers of glamour magazines? If so, this post is going to be absolutely no help at all! Check out teen Tori Locklear’s hair curling Youtube tutorial video that is, um, burning up the internet right now!
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Twilight leads The Razzie Awards list of winners (or losers!)
Within one week of leading the “Top 10 Least Sexy Celebrities” list, Kristen Stewart gained another less-than-positive distinction: She was named the worst leading actress at the annual Razzie Awards for her performances in Breaking Dawn, Part II and Snow White and the Huntsman.
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Nine-year-old Oscar Nominee Quvenzhané Wallis to play Annie in upcoming film
If you haven’t seen Quvenzhané Wallis in Beasts of the Southern Wild, you’ve missed something truly extraordinary. At nine years old she’s the youngest actress to ever be nominated for an Academy Award (the youngest actor, Jackie Cooper, was 9 years old when he was nominated in 1931) and she completely deserves it.
Her performance has also landed her role most little girls would kill for: Annie. Columbia Pictures is planning an Annie reboot for a release in 2014, and they want Quvenzhané for the lead role.
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EXCLUSIVE Kyle Richards on RHOBH Season 4, 2nd book, and new movie with Brandi Glanville
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards appeared at the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Friday night where she hosted a free Q&A session and signing. Also while there, Kyle took some time out to speak with Starcasm about the Season 3 drama, the upcoming fourth season, and a very exciting new project with her on-screen nemesis Brandi Glanville!
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PHOTOS Shahs of Sunset’s MJ, GG and Lilly at OK! pre-Oscar party
Mercedes “MJ” Javid, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi, and Lilly Ghalichi may have been involved in some reunion drama recently, but last night they united on the red carpet. The Shahs of Sunset ladies attended the OK! Magazine Pre-Oscar event and, as always, they were looking Shahmazing!
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PHOTOS “World’s Worst Tattoo” is redeemed… See what it looks like now!
Chad Stahl’s was absolutely devastated when Mindy, the mother of his three children, was killed in a fire three months after they were married. Seeking a way to permanently keep her by his side, Stahl decided to memorialize her with a tattoo depiction. Sadly, the tattoo artist managed to completely butcher the image. Since then, it has gone one to Internet notoriety as “The World’s Worst Tattoo.”
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PHOTOS Taylor Armstrong with boyfriend John Bluher at OK! pre-Oscar party
Taylor Armstrong and her lawyer boyfriend John Bluher hit the red carpet last night for the first time as a couple. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took her beau along with her to OK! magazine’s Annual Pre-Oscar Party and they looked as happy as could be posing together for photos.
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Jennifer Aniston goes blonde for new movie, do you like her new lighter look?
By now we’re used to Jennifer Aniston’s highlighted honey hair, but for her latest film project the A-lister is going totally blonde!
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Did MTV send Jenelle Evans to rehab for 30 days?
It appears that MTV has asked Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans to enter a 30-day treatment facility in Florida that isn’t exactly a “rehab” facility per se. Actually, Gary Head says the month-long stint is more like a “paid vacation.” Keep reading for all the information we have about Jenelle’s stay from Twitter, Facebook, and an alleged private Twitter direct message conversation with Gary. Also, catch up on Courtland’s latest Twitter rant in which he makes more claims about Jenelle, including that she once hit him with her car after she though he had cheated on her!
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The sex of Kim Kardashian and Kanye’s baby revealed!
US Weekly has a source that reveals the sex of Kim Kardashian’s baby.
According to their source, this popular couple are expecting a . . .
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Jessica Chastain’s family tragedies: estranged dad’s death and sister’s suicide
Oscar nominee Jessica Chastian grew up with with vegan chef mom Jerri and her fireman step-dad Michael Hastey, but there is real tragedy in the family on her biological father’s side.
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Courtland Rogers still on the run, feuding with Jenelle Evans on Twitter
As we reported on Tuesday, Jenelle Evans’ husband Courtland Rogers reportedly missed his Presidents’ Day court date and is currently on the run after four warrants were issued for his arrest in Brunswick County, North Carolina. But, being on the run from the law cannot stop Courtland from his second favorite addiction in the world — feuding with Jenelle online! Keep reading to get all the latest painstakingly compiled from Twitter in an easy-to-digest timeline. (There are more accusations of drug use, photographic evidence, a brilliant Monopoly reference — remember – Courtland has supposedly traveled through 11 states — and clothes being pawned?!? )
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PHOTOS America’s Next Top Model to include men
It’s been on the air for 19 seasons, but America’s Next Top Model producers still look for new a ways to mix it up. Last season was the “college edition.” This year, they’re opening the competition up to men. Will it be enough to save Tyra Bank’s tired show?
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Is Bradley Cooper dating anyone?
Bradley’s been linked to co-star Jennifer Lawrence, but who is the Oscar-nominated actor really dating?
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Ryan Seacrest’s “Who’s Your Favorite Housewife?” tournament down to 10!
It’s only February 22 but for fans of The Real Housewives it is already March Madness! Ryan Seacrest has been running a “Who’s Your Favorite Housewife?” tournament and the field is down to the Terrific Ten! We wanted to make sure Starcasm readers’ voices were heard so we’re sharing the poll with you. Keep reading to cast your vote (Voting is only open through Monday at 11:59PM), check out the current standings, and find out which franchise surprisingly had no finalists!
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What is aerial aerobics and why is Gwyneth Paltrow raving about it?
Aerial yoga studios don’t really need Gwyneth Paltrow’s help with publicity — but I doubt it hurts. The fitness-loving actress recently took to her lifestyle blog to talk about the new exercise craze.
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Vegas odds on Oscar winners for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress
Oscar night is nearly upon us and for those of you planning to have a get together we figured we’d help you dominate in your Oscar pool for the big party. Check out a Vegas odds maker’s lines for the three main categories and find out my one outlier pick that should’ve been for Best Actress.
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It’s Friday so how about a cheerleader making a half-court front handspring trick shot?
On Thursday night, cheerleader Ashlee Arnau of William Carey University in Mississippi made the best hoops trick shot I’ve ever seen.
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Oscar Pistorius granted bail following problems with investigation
In an odd turn of events, Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail. This morning in court, a magistrate set bail at $1 million after citing a number of problems in the investigation into the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia arrested for smuggling heroin in her heels
Reality shows notoriously feature troubled participants looking for 15 minutes in the spotlight. Although there is no shortage stars with port-show issues, few falls from fame have been as swift and as severe as that of 2009 Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia. The 22-year-old added to her rap sheet this week when she was arrested for attempting to smuggle 2.9 lbs. of heroin to New York by concealing baggies in her platform heels.
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UPDATE: Meet Britney Spears’ rumored new boyfriend David Lucado
Britney Spears ended her relationship with fiancé Jason Trawick just last month, but that didn’t stop her from having a romantic Valentine’s Day. The pop princess was spotted out with a mystery man on February 14, golfing at the Sherwood country club near where Britney lives and then having a sushi dinner. So who is the lucky guy?
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AUDIO Sad guy with impounded dog threatens to sue photographer who helped him
When animal lover and photographer Maria Sanchez posted a photo of Dave Thomas weeping next to his impounded pup Buzz Lightyear the internets lit up in a collective need to help the guy out. Thanks to Maria’s diligence, Buzz and Dave were reunited. So what is Dave doing to show his gratitude? Dude is threatening to sue Sanchez, affirming the adage, “no good deed goes unpunished.”
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VIDEO: Freakshow’s Brianna Belladonna, Morgue, and Asia Ray teach us how to swallow a sword
The Thursday night episode of the show was centered around a special Sword Swallowing Event. Sword swallowing regulars Morgue, Murrugun The Mystic, and Brianna Belladonna all prepared extra special stunts. Murrugun decided to do the “Rocket Sword,” a motorized sword that would go down his throat so fast that if he doesn’t bite down fast enough, he risks puncturing the bottom of his stomach. He’s the first person in the world do ever do something like this. Morgue was going to swallow a huge ball first, followed by a sword. Brianna was going to swallow three swords instead of her usual two, and owner Todd Ray’s 20-year-old daughter Asia Ray wanted to learn how to do the craft for the show.
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The Swan set to return to TV, but faces criticism from past contestants
The controversial reality show The Swan is set to return to the airwaves this summer with a special celebrity reboot. Just as with the original two seasons in 2004, it is receiving a lot of criticism — and, this time, former contestants are among those denouncing the show.
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VIDEO Mind-blowing Photoshop demonstration upgrading 320×240 pixel screenshot from Doom
I realize a video demonstrating mad Photoshop skills isn’t something you might expect to find on Starcasm, but given that I am the resident humble Photoshopologist I just couldn’t help but share this demonstration by Deviant Art user Elemental79, who took 35 hours to convert a 320 x 240 pixel screen shot from the video game Doom into a mind-boggling high resolution 9600 x 7211 pixel Photoshop masterpiece! The devil is in the details… literally!
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Is Justin Bieber dating Ellapaige Roberts-Clarke ?
Justin Bieber missed the BRIT awards in London, but he did show up to an after-concert with a new beauty on his arm. Who is she?
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Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa welcome baby boy, reveal his “boss name” on Twitter
Amber Rose has been walking around with a gigantic baby bump for what seems like a year now. It was like Jessica Simpson part 2! But finally, she and rapper Wiz Khalifa have welcomed their first child together, a son. Earlier today, Wiz took to Twitter where he shared the exciting news with his nearly 9.5 million fans.
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Snooki selling her custom Cadillac Escalade on eBay
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is selling her infamous black and pink 2011 Cadillac Escalade, but she’s not just driving it down to the local used car lot. The 25-year-old reality star (and mother of one) is ready to hand over the keys to the highest bidder — on eBay! So if you’re a Jersey Shore fan who wants to own a piece of reality television history, get your Paypal account juiced up because it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. (PLUS, see a photo of Snooki’s new whip!)
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PHOTO: Kail Lowry tweets old pic with mom Suzi, why don’t they speak anymore?
Teen Mom 2‘s Kailyn Lowry has had a thorny relationship with her mom Suzi her whole life, and they haven’t spoken with each other in a long time (although Kail did tweet a while back that Suzi left a drunken voicemail.) Kail has cut Suzi out of her life because of her substance abuse problems, but for Twitter’s #ThrowbackThursday she took a moment to relive happier times.
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RHOA’s Kenya Moore releasing Booty Boot Camp workout DVD
It appears as though the intense competition continues in The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Booty Pageant as pageant pro Kenya Moore has followed through on her plan to release a tush-toning workout DVD to compete with Phaedra Parks’ “Donkey Booty Workout” video. Initially Kenya’s workout DVD was to also feature a title inspired by an equine derriere (“Stallion Booty”), BUTT she has apparently changed her mind and will be releasing “Booty Boot Camp” instead on March 5. Keep reading for all the deTAILS, including a link to pre-order yours now! (Plus, there are a couple gratuitous photos of Kenya’s “Gone With The Wind Fabulous” Stallion Booty so you’ll know what you’re working toward!)
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Diane Lane and Josh Brolin split after 8 years
Diane Lane and her Gangster Squad hubby Josh Brolin have split after eight years of marriage. The couple broke up quietly a couple of months ago, but are now confirming the news via their reps.
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VIDEO TSA apologizes for traumatizing disabled 3-year-old
TSA airport screeners are notorious for getting a bad rap, and the following story that led a 3-year-old wheelchair-bound toddler to scream out in tears, “I don’t wanna to go to Disney World,” will certainly do nothing to improve their image. See the footage a protective mother took when the TSA requested a pat down of her disabled daughter in spite of them informing her it was illegal to film what they were doing.
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PHOTO Kim Zolciak in a sexy Lilly Ghalichi Have Faith swimsuit
If you’re like me then watching the current season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is leaving you feeling as though your entertainment diet is unbalanced. I’m used to consuming equal parts NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak, and now that Kim Z has left the building, I am nothing short of malnourished. So, I thought I might share a recent photo of Kim Zolciak packing her assets into a rather provocative swimsuit as a sort of RHOA supplement 🙂 And just to add a little more Bravo flavor, the suit is made by Have Faith, which is co-owned by Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi! Bravolebrities of a feather stick together!
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REPORT Leah Calvert’s baby daughter’s name revealed, details about the birth
Things have been very quiet from the family of Teen Mom 2 star Leah Calvert since she reportedly gave birth to her third daughter on February 4. There was a few days of complete silence on Twitter, and although Leah, pops Jeremy, and Grandmomma Dawn have since begun tweeting again, all has been hush hush on the baby front. But, In Touch, which broke the pregnancy story on February 4, is claiming to have some more details about the new addition to the Calvert family, including a name!
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Honey Boo Boo’s dad Sugar Bear hospitalized with pancreatitis
We’ve just got some worrisome news out of McIntyre, Georgia. Mama June Shannon from Here Comes Honey Boo Boo just posted on Facebook that Sugar Bear has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pains on Monday. He was diagnosed with pancreatitis and held in ICU for the first night. He has since been moved out of ICU, but as June wrote, “he has a long road ahead of him.” Keep reading for the full update from June — and GET WELL SOON SUGAR BEAR!
UPDATE – Two more updates from Mama June, including that Sugar Bear has pneumonia and has been transferred to another hospital.
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Octomom ditched Xanax for medical marijuana
Nadya Suleman, the single mother of 14 deemed “Octomom,” undeniably has a lot of stress in her life. She used to cope with the anxiety by abusing Xanax. After a stint in rehab for that addiction, she discovered a new way to unwind: medical marijuana.
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Jason Patric loses custody battle for artificially inseminated son
In one of the stranger Hollywood custody battles in recent history, The Lost Boys and Rush actor Jason Patric’s attempt to win custody and paternity rights for his artificially inseminated son has been denied by a judge. Get the history of Patric and ex-girlfriend Danielle Schreiber that led to the heated battle and find out why the law wasn’t on Jason’s side.
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Buckwild’s Salwa Amin free on bond, still faces drug charges
Buckwild cast member Salwa Amin is free on $100,000 bond and is proclaiming that the drug charges she still faces are, “totally false.”
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LeAnn Rimes’ rep slams ‘narcissistic’ Brandi Glanville, says she should get help for drinking problem
Brandi Glanville recently did an interview with Life & Style in which she claimed to be worried about how healthy LeAnn Rimes is, saying she needs help — even after her rehab stint. In the article, Brandi said that there are “clearly some issues going on” which has her worried about her children’s well-being. Now, LeAnn’s rep is speaking out against the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and claiming it is she who needs to get help.
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Real Housewives of Orange County Season 8 photos and bios
Check out the official cast photos and bios for The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 8, including new cast member Lydia McLaughlin! Also, I ramble on a bit about how influential this show was when it premiered back in March of 2009, and how television networks have to start titling their ensemble female cast reality shows with titles that don’t end in “Wives!!!”
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Kris Jenner feels ‘guilty’ for putting her manager duties ahead of her mommy duties
Kris Jenner is the matriarch of the super-famous Kardashian/Jenner family. Not only is she their mother and reality TV co-star, she’s also their manager, getting 10% of all their deals. And although Kris is a brilliant businesswoman by most standards, she’s often criticized for putting business before her parenting. In a new interview, Kris is finally opening up about the guilty she sometimes has about not always being the best mother to everyone.
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REPORT Mel B to join America’s Got Talent as judge
Melanie Brown is reportedly the latest celebrity to join America’s Got Talent as a judge. The Spice Girl and mother to three will be replacing Sharon Osbourne, who had been with the show since it’s second season. Mel B will appear alongside Howard Stern and Howie Mandel, both returning for the show’s eighth season.
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Rob Kardashian gained 40 pounds during and after relationship with Rita Ora
His sister Kim may be the pregnant one, but Rob Kardashian is the one rapidly gaining weight. Rob confessed on the latest episode of Kourtney and Kim Take Miami that he has gained 40 pounds during his year-long relationship with Rita Ora, which ended in December 2012.
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Hunger Games inspired reality show “The Hunt” coming to The CW this summer
“No! I volunteer! I volunteer! I volunteer as
tribute!er, reality show competitor?” That’s what The CW is hoping for as they officially announce thereapingcasting of their new Hunger Games inspired reality competition series The Hunt! -
Who is Jessica Chastain’s boyfriend Count Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo?
Beautiful Jessica Chastain has seemingly come out of nowhere in the past few years, acting in a number of high-profile films and even receiving an Oscar nomination for 2012’s Zero Dark Thirty. She won’t talk too much about who’s she’s dating, but she did reveal she has a boyfriend. When she was on Katie Couric’s…
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16 & Pregnant’s Izabella Tovar and Jairo Rodriguez set wedding date
16 & Pregnant Season 3 star Izabella Tovar and her fiance Jairo Rodriguez have finally set a date for their wedding. The two have been together for about four years now and have been engaged for around two. During a recent holiday, Jairo had a big surprise for his fiancé — a brand new ring! So, in addition to her wedding date reveal, Izabella has also debuted her new bling.
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Mom learns of son’s death via a mysterious Facebook message from the police
Anna Lamb-Creasey from Clayton County, Georgia is outraged after she discovered that her son had died via a mysterious Facebook message from the police. Find out how a random message from a “Misty Hancock” that featured the image of rapper T.I. for it’s profile image became the means by which this mom ascertained the tragic news.
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Jessica Simpson picked out name for baby # 2
It looks like we already know the name of baby Maxwell’s little sibling!
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RHOA Booty Wars wage on: Phaedra Parks claims Kenya Moore has a fake butt
At the center of this season of Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s drama has been booty — Donkey Booty, Stallion Booty, and now, a fake booty. According to Phaedra Parks, her co-star Kenya Moore has been keeping a deep, dark secret. And Phaedra is letting the cat out of the bag and telling the world that Kenya’s booty is a fraud!
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REPORT Kim Kardashian to quit reality TV and Keeping Up With The Kardashians after nine seasons
Kim Kardashian and her family have been on reality TV for years now. But for Kim, this upcoming season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians may be her last. Although Kim has yet to make the official announcement, she is hinting that her life is heading in a different direction.
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VIDEO Marijuana grower and cast member Mike Boutin discusses ‘Weed Country’
Tonight the Discovery Channel is rolling out what they’re calling “Weed Wednesdays” with the premiere of Weed Country. The show takes a full view of the growers, dealers, law enforcement and dispensaries that operate around the Emerald Triangle on the border of California and Oregon. Mike Boutin is one of the growers featured on the show and he’s an aggressive and public proponent of the legalization of marijuana. See a recent interview with Mike as he reveals how being on the show puts him in further danger of getting arrested and why he felt a responsibility to take that risk.
