PHOTOS VIDEO Hayden Panettiere gets in a bikini and tells a joke for Esquire
“Hello internet reader, what would you like to order today?”
“How about bikini photos of Hayden Panettiere with a joke on the side?”
“No problem,” says Esquire magazine.
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VIDEO Snooki & JWoww season 2 trailer and premiere date revealed
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni “JWoww” Farley, along with the rest of the guidos and guidettes, will be saying goodbye to The Shore for the last time on next week’s episode of Jersey Shore. But luckily, fans will not be experiencing any shortage of the duo in the near future. Their spin-off, Snooki & JWoww, will be returning for a second season in less than one month. Keep reading to watch the Season 2 trailer, which includes footage of Snooki in the hospital as she gives birth to Lorenzo!
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16 & Pregnant’s Whitney Purvis and Weston Gosa arrested for smashing electronics
16 & Pregnant Season 1 alum Whitney Purvis and Weston Gosa were arrested on Wednesday after allegedly smashing up a laptop and cell phone. The arrests were the second of the year for each of them. Keep reading to see their most recent mug shot photos.
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Larsa Pippen heads back to reality TV in Big Pippen
Larsa Pippen was one of the five women chosen to star in Bravo’s Real Housewives of Miami. However, after a lackluster first season, Larsa and her family moved to Chicago and she, obviously, didn’t return to the show. But now, she and Scottie have landed a show of their own on the WE Network titled, Big Pippen.
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Sean Penn calls 14-year-old marriage Robin Wright Penn a “fraud,” says he’s never had love
Sean Penn opened up to Esquire magazine about the trauma and love in his life, referring to his 14-year marriage to Robin Wright Penn a “fraud.”
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2013 70th Golden Globe Award Nominees
The nominations for the 2013 Golden Globes are happening right now.
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The 12.12.12 Sandy Relief concert was epic with over 2 billion people watching and a million iconic artists!
Last night (12-12-12) just about every living music legend anyone could think of performed at Madison Square Garden for a Hurricane Sandy Relief concert. Producers of the show say that more than 2 billion people tuned in to watch the rousing and epic show.
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Girl Crush alert! Lena Dunham and Aubrey Plaza hugging at the This is 40 premiere
Lena Dunham and Aubrey Plaza, two of my favorite young girls in all of Hollywood posed together on the This is 40 red carpet! Lena, who’s show Girls is executive produced by This is 40 director Judd Apatow, has a role in the film, but it looks like Parks and Recreation scene stealer Aubrey Plaza isn’t in the film (please let there be a cameo!)
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How much money does Britney Spears make?
Britney Spears was the top earning female musician of 2012, nearly beating out chart-topper Taylor Swift. How much did she bring in?
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VIDEO: Seth MacFarlane’s “The Life of Larry” short that inspired “Family Guy”
Family Guy creator Seth Macfarlane is hosting the Oscars this year, put out the top grossing R-rated comedy ever with Ted, released a straight-forward album, and was named as one of Barbara Walter’s 10 Most Fascinating People for 2012.
By 24 he became the youngest ever executive television producer, and it all started with two short films. The first one, “The Life of Larry,” was made in 1995 as his thesis project at the Rhode Island School of Design (see thesis projects CAN lead somewhere.)
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Exclusive! Jennifer Gimenez tells us how Brandi Glanville’s tumor removal surgery went
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville went under the knife earlier today to get a non-cancerous tumor removed from her breast. There for more support was her longtime friend Jennifer Gimenez who is talking to Starcasm exclusively about how the surgery went and how Brandi is doing now.
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Ireland Baldwin says look-a-like mom Kim Basinger is “most beautiful woman” ever at 59 with no plastic surgery
Oscar winner Kim Basinger turned 59 December 8, and she still looks amazing. On her birthday her look-a-like daughter Ireland with ex-husband Alec Baldwin gave her mom a very sweet message via Instagram: “Happy birthday to the most beautiful woman in the entire world. You are the most influential and inspirational figure in my life,…
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Justin Bieber murder plot mastermind Dana Martin mug shot photos, criminal history
As we reported earlier, two men were arrested this week in connection with an alleged murder plot involving four targets, including singer Justin Bieber. Mark Staake, 41, and his nephew Tanner Ruane, 23, were picked up in Vermont and New York, but the mastermind behind it all hasn’t been arrested — because he is already in jail! Keep reading to find out about 45-year-old Dana Martin, who was convicted of raping and murdering a 15-year-old girl in Vermont in 2000 and for sending a letter threatening to kill another teen girl while in prison in Florida in 2009.
UPDATE – Read details from the actual affidavit including why Martin wanted Justin Bieber dead and how he was able to convince Staake and Ruane to go along!
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“Best Friends” VIDEO Little boy plays in a puddle while his dog waits patiently
In case you needed a reminder of how loyal dogs can be and how cute a kid with a sense of wonder can be, check out this viral video of a little boy walking his dog when he passes a small mud puddle and is overcome by its allure. Joy, loyalty, and immeasurable awesomeness ensue.
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Drug bust: Woman tried to smuggle almost three pounds of cocaine in her breast implants
A 33-year-old woman from Panama named Yeraldina was stopped in Barcelona, Spain on a flight from Bogata, Colombia to investigate two bandaged and bloody wounds under her breasts. She was in a terrible condition, and sent to a hospital to be further evaluated where doctors found 2.9 pounds of cocaine in her chest, worth about $130,000.
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VIDEO Two arrested in Justin Bieber murder, castration plot
Authorities in Albuquerque, New Mexico have uncovered an elaborate murder plot involving four potential victims, including singer Justin Bieber! Mark Staake, 41, and his nephew Tanner Ruane, 23, were reportedly planning to kill the pop singer after his Madison Square Garden show in New York City just a few weeks ago, but were intercepted and arrested before they could go through with the plan. Now, more graphic details about the murder plot are being revealed, including the duo’s intent to castrate their victims.
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New mom Drew Barrymore on baby Olive: “It’s like the biggest crush I’ve ever had in my life”
“It’s like the biggest crush I’ve ever had in my life,” Drew Barrymore gushes about her baby daughter Olive, born September 26 to her and husband Will Kopelman.
Being a mother is also giving Drew a second chance to have a happy family situation because her own childhood was troubled.
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Gretchen Rossi trying to get pregnant with Slade Smiley, engagement imminent?
Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley have been together for several years now, but for numerous reasons (as addressed onscreen on The Real Housewives of Orange County), the couple continues to balk at taking the next big step and committing to walking down the aisle together. Now Gretchen is revealing that the couple may be turning the age-old rhyme “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage” on its ear as she announces the two are trying to have a baby!
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Jenna Bush is pregnant with her first child with husband Henry Hager
George Bush is going to be a grandfather! His daughter, Jenna Bush, and her husband Henry Hager are expecting their first child this spring. Jenna and Henry announced the news on this morning’s TODAY Show along with President Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush who called in during the interview.
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PHOTOS VIDEO Love Majewski cast for Mob Wives
VH1 is ready to ring in the New Year with our favorite ladies of the underworld from Mob Wives. To spice things up they decided to add two new featured cast members and one of the names has been released, Love Majewski. Love has been on reality TV before and she was loosely portrayed by Angelina Jolie in the film Gone in Sixty Seconds. Check out some pics of Love, get her back story and see a candid interview in which she advises that her life is a cautionary tale.
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Denise Richards is taking care of Brooke Mueller’s kids during her 19th stay in rehab
Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife Brooke Mueller has entered rehab for the 19th time to address an Adderall addiction (she was reportedly found unresponsive in her home,) and while she’s away Denise Richards, another ex-wife of Charlie’s will be taking care of Brooke’s twins for “an indefinite period of time.”
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Is Storage Wars fake? Dave Hester lawsuit alleges salting of lockers and more
Dave Hester filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against A&E Television Networks and Original Producers, the producers of Storage Wars, today after months of turmoil over his contract and the alleged “salting” of storage units won my cast members. The suit alleges that after Hester asked for indemnity from the alleged fraudulent manipulation of the storage units to producers, they fired him — which he claims is a breach of contract. In addition to the “salting” of lockers with unique and interesting items, Hester claims producers rig the bidding for dramatic effect, repay an antiques business for items used to salt lockers by featuring them on the show for appraisals, and even paid for a female cast member’s plastic surgery to add sex appeal! Keep reading for all the allegations in the suit. Should you stop reading f you don’t want the show spoiled forever? YUUP!
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s trainer Tracy Anderson pulled down her pants and was “surprised” because she “looked so good in clothes”
Gwyneth Paltrow and her trainer Tracy Anderson are on the cover of Redbook this month, and while Gwyneth is enamored with Tracy and her results, it seems her methods are a little brutal and humiliating.
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Device lets you “taste” food without the calories by inhaling flavored vapor
Europeans are enjoying a new technology that allows you to taste dessert an other yummy foods without all the calories (and without the chew-spit method.) It’s call “Whaf” and it creates a flavor vapor that you can suck through a straw.
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Charlie Sheen gives 10-year-old cancer patient $75,000 to pay for treatment
A few weeks ago Charlie Sheen gave Lindsay Lohan $100,000 to help settle her tax bill, but says he still hasn’t received any thanks.
That lack of gratitude hasn’t dampened Charlie’s generous spirit though, he’s given $75,000 to a little girl suffering from cancer.
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Megan Fox describes her excruciating birth experience: “level orange alert pain”
Megan Fox, who is doing press for Judd Apatow’s hilarious looking new movie “This is 40,” gave her birth experience in detail to Access Hollywood. Megan didn’t have one of those spiritual, non-medicated water births, she was screaming for an epidural right away: “I was screaming for an epidural when [husband Brian Austin Green] was…
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VIDEOS PHOTOS Kristin Chenoweth as Honey Boo Boo at ACAs
The somewhat diminutive Kristin Chenoweth hosted last night’s American Country Awards alongside her more-than-somewhat towering co-host Trace Adkins and the duo had fun with their varying statures all night, including an opening sequence in which Trace carried Kristin out in a baby sling. But perhaps the highlight of height hi-jinx was when Kristin Chenoweth came on stage as Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Alana Thompson!
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PHOTOS VIDEO Beyonce buys Jay-Z a 5 million dollar Hublot “Big Bang” watch for his birthday
It was announced yesterday that Beyonce has signed a multi-year, $50 million deal with Pepsi and now we know why – so she could pay for Jay-Z’s birthday present! The 31-year-old singer treated her husband to a $5 million Hublot “Big Bang” watch for his 43rd birthday. Keep reading for photos, video, and a list of all the specs on the wrist bling, including its 1,282 diamonds!
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Kenya Moore’s “boyfriend” Walter says relationship was faked for the cameras
When Kenya Moore filled out her application to be one of the new cast members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta it seems as though she might have fudged a bit on some of her qualifications. No, she really was Miss USA 2009, it’s her serious, near-marriage relationship with Walter Jackson that may have been a sham. Keep reading to hear Walter coming clean about the fakery in a recent radio interview, which was in response to Kenya’s recent claims that he was afraid of proposing to her because he is gay.
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Before and after 9-year-old Breanna Bond’s 66 pound weight loss
9-year-old fifth grader Breanna Bond is making headlines for losing almost 70 pounds in less than a year after struggling with bullying and mobility problems.
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PHOTOS What if Ke$ha wasn’t Jenelle Evans’ favorite singer?
A couple weeks ago Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans became an internet sensation after a scene in which she explained to her attorney Dustin Sullivan that she wouldn’t be able to serve a jail sentence because she had tickets to a Ke$ha concert. KEep reading for our Photoshopped hypothetical journey as we ponder what the scene may have looked like if Jenelle’s favorite musician was someone other than Ke$ha!
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UPDATE What did Brandi Glanville say about Adrienne Maloof?
Tonight’s episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills turned into a mystery. Brandi Glanville was gabbing with the girls at a food tasting at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant SUR, and suddenly she said something about Adrienne Maloof that shocked everyone. Frustratingly, the viewers won’t ever know what was said because it was edited out. Or will we? A RHOBH insider has now spilled the beans!
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One Year Later: How Madonna Badger and ex-husband Matt Badger are after losing their three daughters fire last Christmas
One year after losing their three little girls in a tragic house fire on Christmas Day, ad exec Madonna Badger and her ex-husband Matt Badger are speaking out to the media about how they’re coping with their grief.
Madonna is consoled by dreams of her daughters, and her belief in heaven; while Matt firmly believes that there must be a reason why everything in their lives led up to this horrific fire.
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PHOTOS Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi is engaged to boyfriend Omid Kalantari
Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi has gotten engaged. The Shahs of Sunset star announced that she and her boyfriend Omid Kalantari are going to be taking the next step in their relationship on last night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live. Keep reading to see photos of GG’s ring and Omid celebrating the announcement down in South Beach.
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Taylor Armstrong’s married boyfriend John Bluher speaks out about their courtship
Taylor Armstrong has been linked to her boyfriend, John Bluher, since earlier this year but up until recently, neither party had addressed the relationship most likely because of his marriage and children. Now that John has officially separated from his wife, he’s opening up about Taylor and defending the rumors that have been circulating about their romance.
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Dalis Connell’s mom Kelley loses battle with cancer
Dalis Connell received some sad news this weekend. Her mother, who had been battling with cancer for several months, passed away. Luckily for Dalis, she was able to spend some some of her final moments with her mother with a little help from the Dream Foundation.
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VIDEO Hugh Jackman tears up while discussing his father on 60 Minutes
Hugh Jackman sat down for an intimate one-on-one interview with Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes that aired last night. During the broadcast the 44-year-old Australian actor was overcome with emotion while discussing his father and how his mom had left the family while he was a young boy. See the emotional exchange as Jackman highlights how his dad is the rock in his life and see a candid photo of the 44-year-old as a baby with his mom and dad.
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PHOTOS Kat Von D has 5th grade Jesse James tattoo removed
I’m sure Sandra Bullock would fully support the notion of erasing Jesse James by shooting him with lasers, which is exactly what his most recent ex did this weekend as tattoo maven Kat Von D began the process of removing the huge tattoo of 5th grade Jesse James from her side courtesy of the skilled lasers of Dr. TATTOFF, Inc.
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Phaedra Parks Donkey Booty workout DVD video and photos with Apollo Nida
The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Phaedra Parks continues to add to already impressive resume that includes being a high-powered entertainment lawyer, collegiate equestrian, and aspiring funeral home director. Utilizing her credentials as donkologist, PhD., the charismatic reality star is teaming up with her hunky hubby Apollo Nida for a series of workout DVDs to help you get that voluptuous posterior you’ve always wanted. Keep reading for lots of Phaedra and Apollo eye candy, including promotional photos of the duo as well as a couple videos promoting the DVDs!
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VIDEO LeAnn Rimes cries addressing Eddie Cibrian affair in E! Giuliana Rancic interview
The LeAnn Rimes vs. Brandi Glanville feud has exploded over the last week culminating in a vitriolic profanity-laden email exchange between Brandi and ex-husband Eddie Cibrian. Now Brandi and LeAnn seem to be changing tactics as they both begin to court the sympathetic vote. Brandi told In Touch yesterday that she will be having surgery this week to remove a non-cancerous tumor from her breast and LeAnn Rimes is doing an E! special tonight in which she sits down and talks with Giuliana Rancic and addresses her affair with Cibrian and the resulting animosity between her and Brandi. Keep reading to see a preview clip in which Rimes breaks down crying as she explains, “No one will ever understand how much thought and hurt were put into our decision.”
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Ice T’s angry tweets over Coco and AP.9 photos, Coco issues apology
If you like your Ice T with lemon, then this was the weekend for you! The 54-year-old rapper/actor was mighty bitter when he took to Twitter to express his reactions to photos that surfaced online Friday of his wife Coco getting rather intimate with rapper AP.9 of the group Mob Figaz in Las Vegas where she is currently performing in the burlesque revue “Peepshow.”
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Kim Kardashian’s cat Mercy died weeks after she gave her away to Khloe’s assistant
Sad news!
Kim Kardashian’s cat Mercy has died. Earlier this year Kim’s boyfriend Kanye West bought her a tiny white teacup Persion, which she named after one of his songs. Kim has quite a few photo opps with Mercy before she decided to give her kitten to Khloe’s assistant Syndey because she was allergic to cats.
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Rihanna to produce and star in Project Runway style show Styled to Rock
Pop megastar Rihanna is bringing her passion for fashion to the small screen in a brand new reality series on The Style Network titled Styled to Rock. The show will feature 12 aspiring designers hand-picked by Rihanna competing against one another in weekly challenges involving the styling of guest A-list celebrities. Keep reading for the full press release as well as a link to where you can apply to be on the show!
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PSY of ‘Gangnam Style’ fame rapped about wanting American soldiers and their families killed
South Korean internet sensation Psy dominated 2012 with his unavoidable “Gangnam Style.” It is already the most watched clip in YouTube history but something tells me that his popularity in the United States may soon take a serious hit. It has been revealed that on a song from before his horse dancing viralness, PSY rapped about wanting American soldiers as well as their families killed. Read the lyrics and find out what upcoming scheduled event could cause a major headache for Barack Obama.
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Kate Middleton prank receptionist found dead of apparent suicide
The nurse receptionist who transferred the Kate Middleton hoax phone call from Australian radio DJs claiming to be the Queen was found dead this morning from an apparent suicide near the King Edward VII Hospital where she worked. Jacintha Saldanha was a mother of two and had been a nurse at the hospital for the past four years.
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin “repulsed” by MTV’s Buckwild, requests its cancellation
We have covered a seemingly bottomless amount of new reality shows over the years we’ve been up and posting. I can say, without hesitation, that never have I seen more backlash and all around grumbling about an as-yet-aired show than what MTV’s Buckwild is facing. Find out why a Senator is requesting that the network cancel the “travesty” and why I think his argument is hogwash.
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Stephen Baldwin mug shot photo, arrested for not paying income taxes in 2008, 2009, 2010
Is anyone else getting the impression that this whole “fiscal cliff” thing could easily be avoided if the IRS was just able to collect unpaid taxes from washed up celebrities? And speaking of washed up, Alec’s little brother Stephen Baldwin washed up real good for his mug shot photo after he was charged on Thursday with failing to pay $350,000 in New York state taxes for the years 2008, 2009, 2010. Actually, given Stephen’s patented Baldwin smirk in the picture, it might be more accurate to call it a smug shot.
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Wendy Williams says Beyoncé sounds like she has the education of a 5th grader
Wendy Williams turned a would-be compliment into a back-handed insult as she unloaded on superstar Beyoncé. Read Williams’ ill-advised comment that caused her live audience to boo her, which led to Wendy further digging her own hole.
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PHOTO Never-before-seen Notorious B.I.G. autopsy released
The autopsy of late rapper Notorious B.I.G., real name Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls), has finally been released. Wallace was murdered back in March of 1997 after attending the 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards. Although his murder remains unsolved, the autopsy reveals new details about his injuries.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen welcome first daughter
Super Bowl winning QB Tom Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen have welcomed the latest addition to their family. Read the official announcement, get their daughter’s name and see the first pic released.
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Jenelle Evans reveals what prescription drugs she is currently taking
Jenelle Evans caused a rumor storm this morning when she posted a photo of herself which revealed several pill bottles on her bathroom sink. The Teen Mom 2 star posted the photo to shut the mouths of people claiming she was pregnant, but ended up starting even more rumors. Then, during a chat session on Stickam earlier tonight, Jenelle explained exactly what she’s taking.
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VIDEOS Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson preaching
The “Duck Commander” Phil Robertson is the patriarch of the most famous bearded family in TV history. His story is the foundation of Duck Dynasty but sometimes folks are surprised to found out that the foundation in Phil’s life is Jesus. The family’s faith is evident on the show but it isn’t overcooked. However, once you see Phil preachin’ in the following clips you’ll know that his heart is one that is on fire for his faith. There’s many reasons why the Robertsons of Duck Dynasty are so popular, perhaps one of the biggest is the faith that drives their collective spirit.
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Kyle Richards, JWoww, T.O. and more join Stars in Danger: The High Dive
We all love to do see our favorite celebrities doing crazy things, right? So, we are happy to announce that a few reality stars are teaming up with some actors and a former NFL star to make their debut on Fox’s new reality special Stars in Danger: The High Dive, this January. It’s like Dancing With The Stars — but instead of dancing, they’ll be diving!
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VIDEO Jay-Z has a friendly conversation with an older lady on the subway
A new documentary called Life + Times focuses on rapper Jay-Z’s involvement with getting the new Barclays Center arena built in Brooklyn. In a brief segment released from the 34-minute piece Jay-Z shows his cordial side as he chats it up with a friendly older woman named Ellen who doesn’t know who he is. Jay-Z played 8 shows at the new digs and for his final performance he opted to take the R train over one of his multi-hundred-thousand-dollar rides. This subway surprise obviously creates a stir among the many peeps who knew they were riding with Mr. Carter. But the exchange between Jay-Z and Ellen gives a glimpse into how down to earth someone in the stratosphere of superstardom can be if they want to. Check it out!
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Woman who suffered from disease that gave her constant orgasms committed suicide
39-year-old Florida resident Gretchen Molannen committed suicide over the weekend because she’s suffered from a rare genital arousal disorder that gave up her up 50 uncontrollable orgasms a day for 16 years.
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Plastic surgery chronicles: Has Blake Lively had a nose job?
There’s A LOT of plastic surgery going on in Hollywood these days, and while some of it is flagrant and noticeable, a great deal of it is really good work. (If celebs can’t find the right doctors, what hope is there for anyone else?)
One of the most obvious good nose jobs out there is Blake Lively, a bright young starlet who had a noticeably larger nose in her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants era.
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PHOTO Brandi Glanville tweets furious email to Eddie Cibrian, then deletes it
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville and her ex-husband have been battling it out ever since Brandi’s candid interview with Us Weekly claiming Cibrian’s wife LeAnn Rimes has a “severe eating disorder” and is completely “unstable.” After Eddie got word of the interview, he released an angry email he sent to Brandi on December 2nd in which he claimed Brandi was consumed with wine and narcissism, among other things. Shortly after seeing the leaked email, Brandi tweeted an email of her own (since deleted) that will probably go down in celebrity meltdown history! In addition to calling LeAnn Rimes a “country c***” Brandi says she is addicted to laxatives and Adderall and much, much more!
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Report! Jessica Simpson may lose Weight Watchers deal because of second pregnancy
Jessica Simpson may be busy celebrating the holidays and the news of her second pregnancy, but she may have some drama coming her way. The singer signed a $4 million deal with Weight Watchers after becoming pregnant with her first child. She slimmed down recently, but now they are reportedly frustrated that she’s become pregnant again.
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PHOTOS Duck Dynasty’s Robertson men as younger, clean-shaven athletes
We already know that behind those massive chin brooms, the Robertson men are pretty handsome dudes. But, are they athletic, too? Keep reading to see some photos of the bare-faced Robertsons playing various sports throughout the centuries!
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Jenelle Evans’ mother-in-law reacts to marriage, explains Courtland’s struggles with addiction
Jenelle Evans and Courtland Rogers tied the knot yesterday in a courthouse ceremony after just three months of dating. While the Teen Mom 2 star made it no secret that she wasn’t going to have a very long engagement, fans were shocked to see things happen so quickly for her. Even more shocking was that they did it without any of their close friends or family members and when Courtland’s mom, Holley Rogers, found out about the news, she was a bit disappointed.
