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Is it acceptable to put a seven-year-old on a diet?

ByEmily

Here is the dilemma with putting a young girl or boy on a diet: If a child is told her body is “wrong” from such a young age and is forced to change her behaviors, will she be set up for a lifetime of insecurity and disordered eating? Or, if you don’t encourage her to eat healthier and become more active, is she destined to the health problems that coincide with obesity?

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Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler set wedding date, talk E! special

ByLindsay

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler have been together for two and a half years now (except for that 4 month break), and after welcoming their first child together last year, it seems to be about time that they made things official and said their vows, right? According to Kristin, they’re getting closer to doing just that. In an upcoming E! special, Kristin dishes on her wedding plans and reveals that she and Jay have already set a date.

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REPORT Jenelle Evans’ husband Courtland Rogers in the hospital, headed to jail

ByLindsay

Jenelle Evans’ husband Courtland Rogers is reportedly currently in a South Carolina hospital where he will stay for seven days before being handed over to police. Though details on exactly why Courtland is in the hospital and exactly what will happen to him after he is handed over to police, Jenelle’s attorney Dustin Sullivan and Courtland’s baby momma Taylor Lewis share what they know.

UPDATE – Courtland reportedly checked himself in and is currently on suicide watch.

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MTV officially announces Buckwild Season 2

ByAsa Hawks

The ratings have been fantastic for MTV’s West Virginia based reality show venture Buckwild, but strangely the network has refrained from confirming plans to film a sophomore season… until now! Just one day before the season finale episodes, MTV issued a press release officially announcing there will be a Buckwild Season 2. Yeeee haw!

MUG SHOT Colorado Rockies’ Todd Helton arrested for DUI

ByLindsay

Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was arrested in Colorado last night by Thornton Police after a witness called police and reported that Helton’s black Ford F-150 truck had been driving erratically on Colorado Boulevard. Officers caught up with Helton at a gas station where he was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. Helton was booked and later released to a responsible party.

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Teresa Giudice talks 5th child with Joe, considering surrogacy?

ByLindsay

Teresa Giudice and her husband Jo may have their handful with their four daughters, but that’s not slowing them down any. Just a few weeks after divulging about her healthy sex life, Teresa is reportedly considering plans to have a fifth child with Joe and this time around, she’s hoping for a baby boy.

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Study shows more people are taking Facebook vacations

ByEmily

For the longest time, every story about Facebook seemed to be along the lines of “It’s Taking Over the World.” Then the craziest thing happened: People stopped caring as much about what “friends” were eating, wearing or ranting about. Now, according to a study from the Pew Research Center, more than 60 percent of adult Facebook users have decided to log-off for an extended period of time.

Details emerge about Lady Gaga’s concert rider, requires mannequin with pink pubic hair
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Details emerge about Lady Gaga’s concert rider, requires mannequin with pink pubic hair

ByEmily

Hundres of thousands of Lady Gaga fans enjoyed her Monster Ball Tour between 2009 and 2011. The same likely can’t be said for the performance organizers. Based the recently released concert rider, which is a a list of demands from a musician to a venue, Gaga comes across as a certified diva.

Chris Brown deserves respect says Chris Brown in instagram rant, UPDATE: it’s a fake account

ByAsa Hawks

Just a day after numerous online reports suggest singer Chris Brown may have faked his community service stemming from his plea bargain in the Rihanna assault case, and about a week after he allegedly got into a parking lot scuffle with fellow singer Frank Ocean during which Brown reportedly called Ocean a f***ot and threatened to shoot him, the troubled singer took to instagram looking for a little sympathy.

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REPORT Leighton Meester and Adam Brody are dating

ByLindsay

Ever wonder how awesome would it be to have a crossover series of Gossip Girl and The O.C.? Well, you’re getting the next best thing — a crossover couple! According to a new report, Blair Waldorf and Seth Cohen are dating. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody (their real names) have been friends for years, but lately things seemed to have gotten more serious between them.

VIDEO Jessica Simpson says she didn’t make healthy decisions during her first pregnancy
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VIDEO Jessica Simpson says she didn’t make healthy decisions during her first pregnancy

ByEmily

Following the birth of her daughter Maxwell Drew last May, Jessica Simpson dived straight into Weight Watchers. Within four months, she lost more than 50 pounds and was on track to reach her body goals. Then, in what Simpson called “kind of like a one-night-stand,” she got pregnant again. But, this time, she is commited to having a healthier pregnancy.

Britney Spears’ Las Vegas show confirmed by manager Larry Rudolph

ByLindsay

It seems every other day there is a new headline declaring Britney Spears’ rumored Las Vegas show is either not going to happen or that it’s back on again. The latest headline seems a bit more than a rumor as Britney’s manager Larry Rudolph said earlier today that the pop star is indeed Vegas bound!

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VIDEO Beyonce says Super Bowl experience was “Gone With the Wind Fabulous,” Kenya Moore says “she gave me life by doing that”

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Kenya Moore got a few chuckles when she announced on the show that she gets mistaken for Beyonce everyday — this just before releasing her first single “Gone With the Wind Fabulous.” Well it seems Queen Bey Bey herself can be counted among the millions of RHOA fans because she gave Kenya’s single a name check after her stupendous Super Bowl halftime performance! Keep reading to see the clip with Beyonce and also get Andy and Kenya’s reactions.

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Pink talks about the superficial industry of Hollywood and how she got her husband back

ByLindsay

Pink may be a Cover Girl now, but this edgy pop star wasn’t always cover-ready. Well, at least that’s what her critics told her — but don’t worry, she didn’t believe them and now, more than ever, she’s happy, beautiful, and on the cover of yet another magazine and talking all about her past struggles and how she found joy.

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Lady Gaga forces her assistants to sleep with her?

ByStarcasm Staff

The weekend details surfaced from Lady Gaga’s deposition in her ex-assistant Jennifer O’Neill’s lawsuit. Gaga called Jennifer a “hoodrat,” and essentially called her a slave. Gaga also complained that Jennifer used Gaga’s YSL discount, occasionally wore Gaga’s clothes, and always wanted to take the second bed in Gaga’s jet, even when Terry Richardson wanted it.

Now details from Jennifer’s side are coming out, and according to Jennifer, Gaga expected her to sleep in the bed with her! No wonder she had bed issues.

VIDEO Dina Lohan’s writing a book, wants daughter Lindsay (who’s now living with her) to have some babies
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VIDEO Dina Lohan’s writing a book, wants daughter Lindsay (who’s now living with her) to have some babies

ByEmily

In recent years, Lindsay Lohan’s name has become more synonymous with “troubled” than “talented.” Her mom, Dina Lohan, has stood by her through it all — in spite of some rumors and criticism directed her way. Now that Lindsay has moved back home, Dina is imagining a more traditional future with her daughter.

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House of Cards: When You’re Watching Netflix, Netflix is Watching You

ByRuby Turpin

Everyone knows that Netflix and other streaming media sites gather data from their users. But, with its new original series, House of Cards Netflix has taken “Big Data” even further. Read on to see why some are concerned about what data driven programing might mean for the future of media.

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Gypsy Sisters suggest using motor oil to tan, household bleach to whiten teeth

ByEmily

Before the February 10 premiere of Gypsy Sisters, let it be known that advice from the ladies should be taken with a grain of salt. Case in point: During the season premiere, Kayla recommends slathering on motor oil for an extra deep sun tan. So, is using motor oil as tanning lotion really a good idea? (I don’t think we need to ask that question about using actual bleach to whiten your teeth.)

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Paul Nassif sues Adrienne Maloof’s chef Bernie Guzman for blackmail

ByLindsay

Paul Nassif and Adrienne Maloof’s divorce seemed to have calmed down in recent months following some very intense allegations from both parties that included claims of mental and physical abuse. But, after a few months of peace, a new lawsuit has been filed… involving the couple’s former chef Bernie Guzman?

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PHOTO Beyonce’s hand-written note to Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Michelle Williams, and Jennifer Hudson

ByAsa Hawks

Last night’s Super Bowl had two winners: the Baltimore Ravens and Beyonce, whose halftime performance literally shut the Superdome down! In addition to a stellar solo performance, Beyonce also reunited with Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams — who she later congratulated, along with fellow performers Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson, with a personalized note. Keep reading to see the note and relive Beyonce’s performance by watching the video!

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Courtland Rogers says heroin video was fake, he was just snorting baking soda

ByAsa Hawks

Just when things seemed to be quieting down on the Jenelle Evans and Courtland Rogers front… Minutes ago we posted about a video that surfaced on Radar Online today featuring Courtland allegedly snorting heroin as he talked to his Cincinnati hotel hookup Tiffany about all the drugs Jenelle was using while still pregnant, but now Courtland is saying the entire thing was staged and he was snorting baking soda. Sounds preposterous right? Bear with me here – this gets entertainingly ridiculous.

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Video surfaces of Courtland Rogers snorting heroin, claiming Jenelle Evans used dope while pregnant

ByLindsay

Scandal has surrounded Jenelle Evans and husband Courtland Rogers ever since they started dating, and now that they have split, it doesn’t appear that anything has changed. In the most recent turn of events, video has surfaced of Courtland doing heroin and talking all about Jenelle’s drug use and how it led to her losing their baby.

REPORT Mackenzie Douthit had a late-term miscarriage before 16 & Pregnant
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REPORT Mackenzie Douthit had a late-term miscarriage before 16 & Pregnant

ByEmily

The fourth season of 16 and Pregnant featured Mackenzie Douthit, a cheerleader from rural Oklahoma, as she carried, delivered and began raising her son, Gannon. What the show didn’t mention was that the pregnancy was actually Douthit’s second. Tragically, she had a late-term miscarriage just before getting pregnant with Gannon.

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EXCLUSIVE 16 & Pregnant’s Nikkole Paulun IS pregnant again!

ByAsa Hawks

Rumors have been swirling online that 16 & Pregnant Season 2 star Nikkole Paulun may be pregnant again after she tweeted “haha I asked for a cake made of chicken nuggets for my bday #pregnantgirlproblems” last week. The 19-year-old single mom has remained quiet on the matter since, leading some to think perhaps it was just a reference to her good friend who is currently expecting. But we talked with a source close to Nikkole who exclusively confirms to us that she is indeed pregnant again! (And you won’t believe the story of how she confirmed the pregnancy with the father!)

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Nikkole Paulun’s ex Josh Drummonds’ new mug shot photo and arrest details

ByAsa Hawks

We exclusively revealed today that 16 & Pregnant Season 2 star Nikkole Paulun is currently ten weeks pregnant with her second child. As we pointed out in the post, the child is apparently not Josh Drummonds’, the father of Nikkole’s son Lyle, although Nikkole and Josh were engaged just a few months ago. The two broke up after Nikkole was caught cheating (with her new baby’s father) and Josh doesn’t even know about the new pregnancy because he’s currently in jail, and has been for a couple months. So what was he arrested for?

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Watch What Happens Live Gangnam Style parody video

ByAsa Hawks

I realize “Gangnam Style” parody videos are soooooo 2012, but this Watch What Happens Live mashup clip put together by sisters Tamara Turkisher and Jodi Taranto is so great I just had to share it! Keep reading to watch the video, see some silly Andy Cohen graphics, and see what you can do to help these two creative sisters realize their dream of being on the show! (Oh, and there’s a bonus clip of Andy Cohen attempting the horsedance with way more enthusiasm than ability! “Heeeeeeey, sexy Andy!!”

UPDATE – We contacted Jodi and she was kind enough to provide the complete “Watch What Happens Style” lyrics!

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Lady Gaga slams ex-assistant Jennifer O’Neill, calls her “slave”, “hoodrat”

ByStarcasm Staff

The public usually gets Lady Gaga in pretty controlled doses via tweet, occasional interview, and her songs, but this official deposition really sheds a light on the real Lady Gaga. It’s an understatement to say that Stefani Germanotta has let her Lady Gaga persona get to her head.

Jennifer O’Neill, Gaga’s ex-assistant (who Gaga’s calls “my best friend from NY since I was 19″) is suing Gaga for $393,000 because of alleged 7,168 hours of unpaid overtime.

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Herman and Alexia Echevarria sued by country club for $166k+ in back dues

ByLindsay

The Real Housewives of Miami‘s Alexia Echevarria and her husband Herman are being sued by the exclusive Fisher Island Club after the couple allegedly stopped paying dues a few years ago. The club is asking for the back dues plus interest, which adds up in a hurry when you’re supposed to be paying $18,300 a month! Keep reading to find out what the total amount Fisher Island Club is asking for and see a few of the amenities that shelling out more than 18 grand a month will get you.

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Shirley MacLaine’s daughter Sachi Parker claims Shirley was a cold, absent mom

ByStarcasm Staff

Shirley MaClaine’s daughter Sachi (short for Stephanie Sachiko) Parker: is revealing her new book Lucky Me: My Life With–and Without–My Mom Shirley MacLaine that her mom may not be acting too much when she plays cold women with firecracker personalities.

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American Idol contestant Matt Farmer lied about military injury, issues statement/apology

ByLindsay

Matthew Farmer touched the hearts American Idol viewers earlier this week during the Long Beach, California auditions with his emotional story about how he overcame a devastating war injury he suffered while stationed in Iraq. However, according to a new report containing quotes from several soldiers he had served with, the whole thing is one big lie. Matt has since issued a rather lengthy statement in which he cops to lying and apologizes for his actions.

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Dina Manzo to divorce husband Tommy after seven years of marriage

ByLindsay

Dina Manzo just landed a gig on a new scripted series called Tainted Dreams, but unfortunately, she won’t be celebrating the exciting news with her husband Tommy Manzo. As the former Real Housewives of New Jersey star announced last night, the two have separated after seven years of marriage.

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REPORT Amanda Bynes evicted for being a ‘building nuisance’

ByLindsay

Amanda Bynes has been staying out of the public eye for a while now after a devastating few months jam-packed with hit-and-runs, a pinching match, and even a naked tanning salon lobby appearance. But now, it looks like the troubled star is back to her old ways. According to reports, Amanda has become a menace in her NYC apartment building and her landlord wants her out.

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Catelynn Lowell before and after weight loss photos

ByLindsay

Catelynn Lowell has been losing weight like crazy since joining Weight Watchers to get into shape ahead of her big day aka her wedding to longtime love Tyler Baltierra which is scheduled for July 13 of this year. While Catelynn hasn’t revealed exactly how much she’s lost, she’s looking great and Tyler couldn’t be any more impressed.

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PHOTOS: Honey Boo Boo Baby! Alana Thompson at 6 weeks old.

ByRuby Turpin

Alana Thompson hasn’t always been a wild and rambunctious 7-year-old. Check out this sweet baby photo taken when she was only 6 weeks old. Also, check out a collage of old pics of the Shannon/Thompson family and see how many you can name.

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Can Jenelle Evans get an annulment from Courtland?

ByLindsay

Jenelle Evans and Courtland Rogers have been split for over a week and a half now, but still, the Teen Mom 2 star has yet to file for divorce — even though she is already living with her ex-fiance Gary Head at his home. However, according to a new report, Jenelle may finally be ready to legally end her marriage.

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Kenya Moore worries that she has cancer after discovering lumps in her breasts

ByLindsay

Kenya Moore will be going through a very traumatic event on the upcoming episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta. She, along with her supportive Aunt Lori, will head to the doctor’s office where Kenya will be undergoing a biopsy after a prior mammogram revealed two lumps in her breasts.

Was this cheerleader cut from the Super Bowl squad because she gained weight?
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Was this cheerleader cut from the Super Bowl squad because she gained weight?

ByEmily

For five years, Courtney Lenz cheered on the Baltimore Ravens. However, she will soon miss out on what should be the most exciting event of her cheerleading career, the Super Bowl. The reason the veteran is left out? According to an online petition, Lenz is in trouble for choosing to retire and for gaining two pounds during the season.

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Buckwild ratings by episode for Season 1

ByAsa Hawks

It’s official — MTV has a hit on its hands with the fun-lovin’ youngins from West Virginia! Buckwild premiered to huge numbers back on January 3, then took a slight dip before rebounding and holding steady with well over 2.5 million viewers tuned in for each of the last two episodes! Keep reading to see the ratings for each episode so far, both in text and handy dandy graph form!

Pastor apologizes for God gratuity remark that resulted in Applebee’s server being fired

ByDarren O

An Applebee’s server by the name of Chelsea Welch posted what she deemed as an “insulting and comical” receipt to Reddit in which customer Pastor Alois Bell wrote, “I give God 10% why do you get 18.” Since the image went viral Chelsea got canned and Pastor Bell was demonized for her snide remark. See the receipt in question, Chelsea’s response to losing her job, what Applebee’s had to say and Pastor Bell’s apology and version of what happened.

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Adrienne Maloof confirms surrogacy? Says Brandi Glanville “ruined” her family

ByLindsay

Adrienne Maloof and co-star Brandi Glanville have been at war during the recent episodes of the third season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after Brandi told everyone that Adrienne used a surrogate for her 6-year-old twins Christian and Colin. While the comment was not shown on air by Bravo, it didn’t sit well with Adrienne, and she quickly enlisted the help of her attorneys to silence Brandi. Although Adrienne had previously been advised to not address the issue publicly because of her custody situation with Paul Nassif, their divorce has now been settled and Adrienne is finally opening up about the issue in Life & Style.

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Nicole Kidman owns up to Botox

ByEmily

Even though she once said, “‘I am completely natural. I have nothing in my face or anything,” Nicole Kidman finally admitted to using Botox. This isn’t exactly the shock of the century, considering the 45-year-old actress’ face is line-free. Still, it’s refreshing to hear a celebrity own up to some doctor-assisted enhancements. She now joins the relatively short list of stars who’ve publicly discussed Botox use.