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VIDEO Courtney Stodden’s mom Krista explains why she let her 16-year-old daughter marry a 51-year-old old man

Courtney Stodden wouldn’t be world known if her parents didn’t allow her to marry 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison before she became of legal age. On Couples Therapy, Dr. Jen invited Courtney’s mom in to ask her how these events transpired, and why Courtney dresses so provocatively.

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Taylor Swift “officially hanging out” with Harry Styles according to Mario Lopez

Is One Directions’ Harry Styles Taylor Swift’s latest boyfriend? Mario Lopez revealed on his radio show on 104.3 MY FM yesterday that he caught Harry Styles and Taylor holding hands and acting romantic-like on the X Factor set Wednesday. “Taylor Swift was the special guest performer, and [here’s] a little inside scoop for you. During…

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Copycat theater shooting at Twilight thwarted by man’s mother

20-year-old Missouri man Blaec Lammers was charged Friday morning with “first-degree assault, making a terroristic threat and armed criminal action” after his mother contacted authorities over her concern that he was planning a massacre at a local Twilight screening.

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Allyn Rose, 24-year-old Miss America contestant removing both breasts because she carries breast cancer gene

24-year-old Allyn Rose, who placed 8th overall in the 2011 Miss America pageant, and will be back representing Washington D.C. in the January 2013 pageant, has chosen to remove both of her breasts after losing her mom to breast cancer, and finding out she carries the breast cancer gene.

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PHOTOS Breaking Amish’s Katie Stoltzfus modeling portfolio for Major Model

Not only was Breaking Amish a big success story for TLC, it was also a big success story for cast member Katie “Kate” Stoltzfus who was able realize her dream of becoming a professional model by signing with MGMT Models, a division of Major Model. Keep reading to see photos from her portfolio that make it abundantly clear Kate has left the Amish way of life waaaaaay behind!

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VIDEO PHOTOS Cast of Lisa’s “Vanderpump Rules” on Bravo

Bravo has been fairly tight-lipped about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Lisa Vanderpump’s new spin-off reality series Vanderpump Rules, but yesterday the network released the first preview trailer and today they updated their website with a complete list of the cast and brief bios for each! Keep reading to meet the guys and gals of SUR, who seem like a closely knit bunch – REAL closely knit!

VIDEO Do infants as young as 3-months-old know good from bad?

People much smarter than this here blogger at Yale’s “baby lab” have discovered that little cutie pies as young as 3-months-old may be able to ascertain right from wrong. You read that correctly. So if you ever get that feeling like those big ol’ eyes are watching and judging you like I sometimes do, well, you just may be right. Watch an interesting video preview for the story to be featured on this week’s edition of 60 Minutes.

Kim Kardashian tweets “Praying for everyone in Israel” then backtracks then deletes then apologizes

Reality star and foreign policy shaper Kim Kardashian caused quite a stir on Twitter earlier today when she offered up her support and prayers for Israel and then followed that up a few minutes later by also offering up her support for “everyone In Palestine and across the world.” Keep reading to see the deleted tweets, you know, because this is really, really important!

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez had a Beverly Hills hotel rendezvous
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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez had a Beverly Hills hotel rendezvous

There’s nothing quite like young love, especially when you’re rich and famous and so it is for Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. While reports have been hailing down about their split it looks like they might already be on the mend after a secret rendezvous at a Beverly Hills hotel.

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Gretchen Rossi awarded $500,000 in defamation lawsuit against Jay Photoglou

Remember that lawsuit that Gretchen Rossi filed against Jay Photoglou like years and years ago? Well, the case finally went to court and the judge ruled in favor of the Real Housewives of Orange County star and has ordered Photoglou to pay her over $500,000 in damages for trashing her to the media.

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EXCLUSIVE Marysol Patton says she never told her client not to hire Elaine Lancaster

On tonight’s new episode of The Real Housewives of Miami, Marysol Patton is once again being pegged as the villain by Elaine Lancaster. Elaine claims that Marysol advised Lisa Pliner against hiring her for her shoe launch party which is featured in the episode. However, Marysol never suggested such a thing, and she’s revealing her side of the story exclusively to Starcasm.

O.J. Simpson’s infamous white Ford Bronco can be rented for parties and events

18 years ago the world watched athlete and movie star O.J. Simpson flee police in his white Ford Bronco after he was suspected of murdering his wife and mother of his kids Nicole Brown Simpson. Now, you can apparently rent that very same vehicle for parties.

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PHOTOS Big Rich Atlanta cast and premiere date announced

The Style Network has just announced the cast of the brand new series Big Rich Atlanta — and there is a lot of them! Thirteen ladies make up the cast of the new show, which will be coming your way early next year. Keep reading to see a group photo as well as individual pictures of most all the peaches involved.

Motivational speaker, author Josh Shipp to host Lifetime’s ‘Teen Trouble’

Lifetime has announced the pick up of a new series entitled Teen Trouble featuring teen behavior specialist Josh Shipp. After reading up on Josh I found his life story to be highly compelling and it certainly has me motivated to see the upcoming docu-series slated for a December 28th premiere. Find out all about the 30-year-old including his abusive raising as a kid in foster care, additional bio info, photos, videos, links and more.

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REPORT Bruce Jenner divorcing Kris Jenner?

With the Kardashians it’s hard to tell what’s speculative gossip, what’s real, and what’s made-up gossip from the family itself to garner PR.

Who knows if this is true, but Bruce Jenner has reportedly met with lawyers to see what he can do to get out of the Kardashian family.

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Elmo accuser Sheldon Stephens mug shot photos and arrest details

The moral fabric of our great nation began to unravel earlier this week when Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash was publicly accused of having a sexual relationship with an underaged boy, resulting in Clash taking a leave of absence from Sesame Street. The previously unidentified accuser, 24-year-old aspiring model Sheldon Stephens, has since recanted his accusations, and details are beginning to emerge about his questionable past, including a 2009 arrest after allegedly stealing $250,000 in jewelry from a music executive he was interning for!

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VIDEO Michael Lohan confirmed as father of teen daughter Ashley Horn

Lindsay Lohan has just become a sister for the third time, and we’re not talking about Kayte Major’s baby, we’re referring to the secret love child of Michael Lohan! For years, Kristi Horn has claimed that her daughter Ashley was the result of an affair she had with Michael during his marriage to Dina Lohan, and during an episode of the Trisha Goddard Show, her claims were finally confirmed by a paternity test. Read on to watch all three of their reactions to the news.

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When will Amber Portwood be released from prison?

Amber Portwood of Teen Mom entered into an Indiana prison in June of this year after refusing to complete a drug rehabilitation program. Amber had been on probation stemming from a drug possession arrest and prior violation last year; and while most would have opted to stay in treatment, Amber chose to go to jail after fearing her drug use had spiraled completely out of control.

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Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton laugh off pregnancy rumors

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are quickly becoming one of the most adored couples in country music history. Part of what makes them so appealing is their obvious passion for each other and some seriously sharp-tongued senses of humor. This ability to laugh at it all has been put on full display as the two have taken to Twitter to poke fun at the pregnancy rumors that have been making the rounds as of late. See the tabloid cover that really stirred this all up and read Shelbert’s funny dismissals.

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Ben Flajnik to star in new E! reality series

Former Bachelor star Ben Flajnik is heading back to reality TV in an all new reality series coming soon to the E! Network and this time around, he’s not trying to find his soul mate. He’s just running the business that he and a couple of friends started years ago. But don’t worry, it won’t be all business, his sister and close friends will be on the show as well.

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INTERVIEW Maci Bookout on her current relationship status, returning to MTV, and the spin-off rumors

The future is looking really bright for former Teen Mom star Maci Bookout! In addition to being close to graduating from college, working on a book, and finally getting on good terms with her son Bentley’s dad, Ryan Edwards, the 21-year-old single mom has used her connections with MTV and her education in media technology to help land her a gig with her former employer as host of some of this season’s Teen Mom 2 after show specials on MTV.com. Keep reading for a podcast interview in which Maci talks about her experiences on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, whether or not she is currently seeing anyone, her new job, and what else we can expect from her post-Teen Mom.

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PHOTO: Kristen Stewart wore a see-through lace bodysuit to Breaking Dawn Pt. 2 UK premiere

Kristen Stewart wore an almost sheer gold gown to the Hollywood premiere of Breaking Dawn, Pt. 2, the final Twilight franchise installment which a bit of her booty. Last night she one-upped that look with a black, sheer-lace pantsuit.

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VIDEO Denver TV station accidentally uses racy “alternate” David Petraeus “All In” book cover

What do you get when you mix a national sex scandal and a lazy editor at a local television station? An unemployed editor (probably) and a hilarious viral video! Check out this video report on David Petraeus’ biographer and alleged mistress Paula Broadwell on Denver’s KMGH ABC 7 in which they briefly show an image…

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REPORT Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 cast announced, 2 housewives not returning

When the fourth season of Real Housewives of New Jersey concluded, one thing was clear — none of the cast seemed to have any desire to socialize with Teresa Giudice. She appeared to put off everyone this season, including her former best friend Jacqueline Laurita and her cousin Kathy Wakile, which presented a huge problem for the show’s producers. How were they going to keep Teresa on the show if no one liked her? Should they add new “Team Teresa” cast members? Or should they just bring Danielle Staub back so Teresa once again becomes the lesser of two evils? According to two separate reports today, Bravo decided to do both!

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Check out the visually stunning new trailer for ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’

Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to Disney. If the latest trailer for the Wizard of Oz prequel, Oz: The Great and Powerful is any indication, the film should be a visual delight. Check out James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and even Zach Braff as a talking monkey – oh and LOTS of CGI. As a bonus get the storyline without much spoilage and see the 1939 trailer for the original masterpiece.

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New Pepsi Special soda released in Japan claims to help you lose weight by blocking fat, making you poop

Even though weight loss is really a simple thing (reduce calories in, and increase calories burned) it’s a difficult thing for a human to do, so we’re constantly looking for quick-fix alternatives. We try to find chemicals that taste like sugar, reduce our appetitive, mess with our sense of smell, or increase our metabolism to make the process easier for us. Now Pepsi is introducing a soda to the Japenese market that claims to “block fat.”

What’s the secret ingredient?

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PHOTO Is Jenelle Evans engaged to Courtland Rogers?

Jenelle Evans may be getting ready to walk down the aisle with her boyfriend of just over two months, Courtland Rogers. The two may not have been together for very long, but they have been attached at the hip since September. So, could he be the one? Jenelle seems to think so. Just moments ago, the Teen Mom 2 star posted a photo of her ring finger… and there’s a diamond on it!

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REPORT: Justin Bieber proposed to Selena Gomez, she said no because relationship was a just a business deal to her

BlindGossip.com says they solved a blind item they ran last week about a spurned proposal. They claim that not only did Justin get turned down when he proposed to Selena, but that their whole relationship was just a PR arrangement that Justin ended up taking too seriously.

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Lawyer, designer and “Persian Barbie” Lilly Ghalichi joins Shahs of Sunset for Season 2

The Shahs of Sunset are heading back to Bravo for a second, “juicy, fun-filled season with lots of surprises, love, conflict, growth and a beautiful new Shah” (according to Reza), but there are a couple of changes. Sammy Younai won’t be appearing and “Persian Barbie” Lilly Ghalichi will be! Keep reading to get to know this law degreed fashionista from Texas who seems to have the full package (and I mean FULL!) of beauty and brains.

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Janeane Garofalo was married for two decades and didn’t know it

I think comedian Janeane Garofalo has discovered the secret to a lasting Hollywood marriage. What you do is get real drunk, get hitched, forget about it, and then you can stay happily married for decades! Read on for the details about this story and what predicated Janeane’s discovery of her betrothal.

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VIDEO Shananay interviews Farrah Abraham, awkwardness ensues

Former Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham seemed a bit unprepared for what was in store when she sat down with Youtube personality Shane Dawson (as his famously ridiculous character Shananay on The Shanany Show) for an interview promoting her book My Teenage Dream Ended. The result will most certainly be inducted into the Cringeworthy Hall of Fame.

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Anne Hathaway’s oatmeal paste starvation diet for Les Mis: “It was definitely a little nuts.”

Anne Hathaway lost of a total of 25 pounds from her already thin frame for her role in the latest cinematic adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Mis: 10 before shooting, and another 15 during a two-week break. She now tells Vogue magazine, which she covers for December, about the harrowing starvation diet she had to endure to achieve a near-death look.

'Real Housewives of Miami' star Alexia Echevarria with Frankie Rosello and Marysol Patton
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Alexia Echevarria on her son’s hobo punching video, plus update on Frankie’s recovery

Alexia Echevarria has dealt with plenty of drama on The Real Housewives of Miami, but it’s what has been happening off-screen that has really been weighing on her. In the summer of last year, her youngest son was involved in a near-fatal car accident and then, a few months ago, her older son made headlines after posting a video of himself committing a hate crime online. Now, Alexia is opening up about her heartache.

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The scandalous downfall of CIA head David Petraeus (so far)

While the world of celebridom has been moving along just fine a scandal has been rocking the top offices of U.S. Government and each day reveals a new seemingly incredible layer. At the center of this novel and made for TV film in the making is none other than General David Petraeus, who is was the head of the CIA. Yes. As in the guy who ran the Central Intelligence Agency. Read on for what is sure to become the best political thriller for years, including photos of all the players involved in the scandal and otherwise.

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Naked Rihanna shows off her tattoos as GQ’s “Obsession of the Year,” says Chris Brown and Drake fight wasn’t about her

Rihanna took it all off for GQ’s “Obsessio of the Year” issue, and explains how she came to release what being a “sex symbol” means. (We guess might be something to do with being a hot pop star who takes her clothes off.)

She took a few photos for the mag, and showed off her tattoos. Here’s a guide to what they are and what they mean:

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VIDEOS RHOA’s Kenya Moore in the 1993 Miss USA pageant

Pretty much all the ladies of all the Real Housewives franchises act like Queens (or Countesses), but one new addition to The Real Housewives of Atlanta has the crown to back it up! Kenya Summer Moore took home the title of Miss USA in 1993 while representing her home state of Michigan. We thought it might be fun to track down video of Kenya Moore competing in the 1993 Miss USA pageant and thanks to the magic of Youtube and the diligent work of our researchers, we have been able to compile clips of pretty much every element of Kenya’s pageant performance including swimwear, evening gown, interviews, and the crowning!

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Yolanda Foster encourages model daughter to keep dieting

Yolanda Foster is the newest housewife on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and while she seemed quite reserved and quiet during episode 1, the same can not be said for her appearance on episode 2. During the new episode which aired last night, Yolanda was seen attending one of her daughter’s photo shoots and while she clearly knows her way around the biz, she may have went a bit too far.

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Vinny Guadagnino to host MTV talk show “The Show With Vinny”

Vinny Guadagnino and the cast of Jersey Shore are preparing to say goodbye to Seaside Heights, New Jersey for the last time when the show comes to an end after six seasons. But, alas, there is more fist pumping coming our way in the form of a talk show hosted by Vinny himself — but it’s not just a talk show!

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PHOTOS: Kristen Stewart showed off her butt cheeks at last Twilight premiere, also Robert Pattinson wore a green suit

Although Elle Fanning’s shoes took the night of the Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiere, Kristen Stewart wowed the crowd with a view of her butt cheeks in her sheer gold  dress paired with Jimmy Choo shoes. Her rumored now-boyfriend Robert Pattinson also drew attention with a green suit.

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VIDEO New reality series “Amish Mafia” trailer

It seems that there is a struggle for domination in the world of reality television between shows featuring the unfiltered characters that populate the American South and… the Amish?!? Following on the boot heels of TLC’s HUGELY successful (albeit questionably “real”) series Breaking Amish, sister network Discovery has announced a brand new reality series titled Amish Mafia which “will provide the first-ever look at the small and tightly-knit group of men who protect and maintain peace and order within the Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.” Keep reading to find out more about Lebanon Levi and his vigilante gang of henchmen and watch the mind-blowing trailer for the show!

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Elle Fanning wore some crazy Prada shoes to the Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiere

The Hollywood premiere of the last installment of the Twilight franchise, Breaking Dawn Pt. 2, happened last night, and Robert Pattinson wore a freakin’ green suit. But the true showstopper of the evening was Elle Fanning’s crazy shoes.

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VIDEO 60 Minutes profile launched Judge Judy’s television career, also find out how much money she makes

Judge Judy, a.k.a. Judith Sheindlin got her career start after being profiled on 60 Minutes in 1993 back when she was a 51-year-old. By 1996, Judge Judy was on the air, and the world would never be the same

Adrienne Maloof on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'
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Adrienne Maloof’s son Christian breaks 3 fingers, CPS notified

Adrienne Maloof rushed one of her 6-year-old twins, Christian, to the emergency room at Cedars Sinai Medical Center this morning after he broke three fingers. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was said to be beside herself with worry and concern about her son’s injuries, but now, she may have something else to worry about.

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PHOTOS – Lady Gaga visited the slums of Rio de Janeiro, got a Rio neck tattoo

Lady Gaga she spent some quality time with children in the slums, known as favelas, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the middle of her Born This Way Tour.

She dressed in a pink wig, and a pretty simple dress to sign autographs, play kick ball, and just hung out with the kids. Later she was so inspired by the city, she got a neck tattoo in it’s honor.

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Random Twitter war: CNN anchor Don Lemon calls Jonah Hill “a tool”

Every once in a while celebrities throw down with some wonderfully random Twitter wars. We’ve covered our share but this may me the most slapdash and favorite one I’ve done. CNN news anchor Don Lemon felt dissed by 21 Jump Street star Jonah Hill and took his frustrations to social media. Seriously. Don Lemon vs. Jonah Hill!?! Apparently Don bumped into Hill at a hotel and got his feeling hurt after he felt dissed while attempting to exchange pleasantries. This is when things got all nasty up in virtual here. Read the digs and decide if you’re with Team Lemon-head or Team Hill-toppers.

Man candy: Bradley Cooper looks hot for ‘The Silver Linings Playbook’ press conference

Jennifer Lawrence is shooting The Hunger Games in Atlanta, so she couldn’t make it to an NYC press conference for The Silver Linings Playbook. Her co-star and romantic interest Bradley Cooper was there looking gorgeous. He makes a girl want to wear oversized sweaters and sip hot chocolate by the fire. He was named People’s sexiest man alive last year, and these photos have me believing he still is.