VIDEO Mob Wives Chicago trailer featuring song “Playing for Keeps” by Elle King

ByAsa Hawks

VH1 announced in early March that they were planning on expanding their Mob Wives franchise into the Windy City, and now we have our first official visual for Mob Wives Chicago in the form of a 30-second preview trailer! Keep reading to watch the trailer, hear what the cast members had to say “behind the scenes” while filming it, and find out more about singer Elle King, whose song “Playing for Keeps” is used as the background music in the clip.

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Has The Hunger Games changed the Hollywood status quo?

ByRuby Turpin

In Hollywood, there are the “big six” studios, and then there’s everyone else. But, The Hunger Games may be changing all that. Lionsgate Studios may turn the old “big six” into the new “big seven,” and it’s all because of Katniss and the rest of the HG crew. Read on to see how.

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REPORT Teen Mom 3 cast to include Alex Sekella and Mackenzie Douthit

ByAsa Hawks

It appears that we have half of the cast of the upcoming third installment of MTV’s Teen Mom franchise! An MTV source has confirmed with Radar Online that Alexandria Sekella and Mackenzie Douthit will be two of the girls featured on Teen Mom 3.

Jenna Fischer is fed up with scrutiny of new mom’s bodies

ByDarren O

Are you ready for a Pam slam?

“Every new mother just gets a free pass. I’m actually angered by the ‘posing in a bikini six weeks after having my baby’ [trend] … Who cares if our b00bs are hanging low and we have a little more junk in the trunk? We created a human being, everybody. Let’s celebrate!”

Read the rest of her statements on this issue from a recent interview.

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VIDEO Mother arrested for allegedly taking 5-year-old daughter into a tanning bed

ByDarren O

I apologize for scaring the crap out of you but that lady is one Patricia Krentci of Nutley, N.J. and she was arrested for allegedly taking her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning bed. The 144 44-year-old mom was charged with second-degree child endangerment but is claiming that the whole ordeal is a big misunderstanding. Read on to get her side of the story from a video interview.

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PHOTOS All 25 men from The Bachelorette Season 8 with Emily Maynard (PART 1)

ByStarcasm Staff

It’s that time of year again! ABC is rolling out a fresh new batch of 25 eligible bachelors from around the country world who will be competing for the heart and hand of Emily Maynard in the eighth installment of the hugely popular romantic reality competition The Bachelorette, premiering May 14! Keep reading for photos and brief bio info on the first 13 with the remaining 12 coming soon!

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Teresa Giudice paid $6,500 by In Touch for apology letters

ByAsa Hawks

In jaw-droppingly shocking reality star news, it turns out The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice may have been motivated by more than regret when she allowed tabloid In Touch to publish a series of apology letters from her to her fellow cast mates last week. The table-flipping, financially challenged New York Times best-selling author reportedly got paid $6,500 for the “I’m sorries,” confirming the suspicions and doubts of some of her cast mates who questioned the earnestness of Teresa’s apologies. Keep reading to find out the surprising source of the info!

Octomom filed for bankruptcy, doing masturbation video to pay the bills

ByStarcasm Staff

Octomom’s troubles never cease. The mother of 14 filed for bankruptcy Monday because she is approaching $1 million of debt. In Chapter 7 papers in Orange County Superior Court she reports $50,000 assets, and almost $1 million in debt. She currently owes $30,000 in back payments on her house.

She’s also reportedly doing adult films to pay the bills.

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PHOTOS Will Mackenzie Douthit be on Teen Mom 3? Camera crew seen at her prom!

ByAsa Hawks

When I was compiling prom photos for the cast members of 16 and Pregnant Season 4 (see the post here) there were a couple photos I didn’t see. Keep reading to see two photos of Mackenzie Douthit (which have since vanished from the internet) in which a woman can clearly be seen in the background carrying camera equipment almost identical to that used by MTV! Hmmmmmm…

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Jessica Simpson gives birth to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson

ByAsa Hawks

It seems like it has been forever, and looking at her belly it looks like it has been forever, but Jessica Simpson has finally given birth to her daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson! Keep reading for the statement from Jessica and Eric which includes the weight and length of little Maxwell! (With the belly Jessica had, that had to be a big baby!)

Danielle Colby Cushman as Dannie Diesel on PinUp America magazine cover
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Danielle from American Pickers covers ‘Pin Up America’ magazine as Dannie Diesel

ByAsa Hawks

While other reality starlets wind up on the covers of tabloids caught in various scandals or victimized by close friends looking to make a fast buck by ratting them out, America Pickers star Danielle Colby Cushman finds herself on the cover of the current issue of Pin Up America on her own terms, or at least on the terms of Dannie Diesel, her burlesque dancing alter ego. Keep reading for the pinuptacular cover shot, a glimpse of her centerfold spread, and a video interview with Danielle by Pin Up America‘s Rachel Dee from the 2011 Muddyroots Music Festival!

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16 and Pregnant Season 4 cast prom photos

ByAsa Hawks

As the ground-breaking MTV documentary series 16 and Pregnant drills home in every episode, getting pregnant as a teenager means you are forced to miss out on a lot of memory-making activities such as partying with pals, cheerleading, cruising downtown on Friday night, and even prom – the most sacred of feminine high school events. Well, not necessarily! Keep reading for photos of some of the Season 4 cast members who rocked their respective high school dances as prom moms including Katie Yeager, Lindsey Harrison, Sarah Roberts, Mackenzie Douthit, and Sabrina Solares!

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Courtney Stodden teasingly drops new sultry single “Reality” mmmmmmmm

ByDarren O

It looks like teen bride Courtney Stodden is trying to ramp up her musical career again before she becomes 18 and completely voids the scandalous nature of her marriage to Doug Hutchison. She has dropped a new single that for some inexplicable reason has hit the interwebs via FOX News. The song is called “Reality” and it’s about, wait for it, Sex! I know, big shocker *rolls eyes*, as our commenters say. Are you ready for a dancey-dance dose of reality from Courtney? Well it’s waiting for you after the jump anyways.

Teen grateful after Patrick Dempsey rescues him from horrific car accident

ByDarren O

As a parent it’s horrible to hear that your child has been involved in a terrible car accident. For the mother of 17-year-old Weston Masset the news came a little easier after she discovered that none other than Dr. McDreamy had helped insure her son’s safety! When Patrick Dempsey comes to your aid with a crowbar, a fire extinguisher and then calls your mom you know you’re going to be okay!

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MUG SHOT PHOTO Miss New Hampshire USA 2010 Nicole Houde arrested for attacking boyfriend

ByAsa Hawks

We here at starcasm are suckers for beauty pageant queen mug shot photos (mug shottenfreude?), and the newest addition to our ever-growing collection is 2010 Miss New Hampshire USA Nicole Houde, who was arrested last week for allegedly punching, kicking, scratching and biting her boyfriend Scott Nickerson after a dispute over allegations she had cheated on him. In Nicole’s defense, the alleged attack did occur after her boyfriend took her cell phone and refused to give it back. (It’s hard to imagine a jury without at least one member thinking her actions were justified!) Keep reading for her mug shot, a few more details about the arrest, and pictures of Nicole when she’s not getting booked!

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New Beverly Hills Housewife Yolanda Foster divorce settlement details

ByDarren O

Yolanada Hadid is the most recent new addition to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The former Dutch model is the ex-wife of Mohamed Hadid who just so happens to be pals with fellow Housewife Lisa Vanderpump. If you’re a fan of the show, you know that most of the ladies from the Hills aren’t hurting in the pocket books, unlike many of the other franchise stars. Details from her divorce settlement from Mohamed go a long way in explaining just how well off Yolanada is. Some of the particulars include millions in an outright payment, a Malibu mansion, sweet rides, big time child support and payment for a full-time live-in nanny. Beverly Hills darling!

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Game of Thrones: Who plays Red Priestess Melisandre, and how did she give birth to a shadow baby?

ByStarcasm Staff

Last week’s Game of Thrones cliffhanger showed Stannis’ red priestess suddenly get heavily pregnant, and give birth to a creepy shadow. What does this mean, and who is the actress who plays the chilling red lady?

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PHOTOS VIDEO 17-yr-old Shyanne gets married on My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding

ByAsa Hawks

TLC’s My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding, inspired by their hugely successful European-based Big Fat Gypsy Wedding series, premieres tonight with an episode featuring 17-year-old virgin Shyanne, who is marrying her 18-year-old fiance Michael after having met him only twice. As little as she knows about her betrothed, she knows even less about what to expect on her wedding night because in Romanichal Gypsy culture girls are purposefully kept in the dark about anything having to do with sex with the assumption the husband will teach her all she needs to know. Keep reading for a video preview and some photos of Shyanne in her lavish and abundantly diametered hoop wedding dress.

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Brandi Glanville returning for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as official “Housewife”

ByAsa Hawks

Get your laser pointers ready y’all because Brandi Glanville is coming back! Radar Online is reporting the super sexy sassy former model with no bra to hold her breasts and no ability to hold her tongue will be back for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 3 as an official “Housewife,” ditching the probationary “friend of the housewives” title she was given in her Season 2 debut.

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Judge orders Teen Mom Amber Portwood to pay rent for subsidized housing she didn’t qualify for

ByAsa Hawks

An Indiana judge has ordered Teen Mom star Amber Portwood to fork over $673 or face further legal action as a result of a lawsuit filed by her former landlords claiming she lied about her income to qualify for government subsidized housing. (Amber reportedly made $280,000 in 2010.)

PHOTOS VIDEO DJ Khaled’s tour bus catches fire, explodes prior to Grad Bash Orlando show

ByAsa Hawks

DJ Khaled and his crew were en route to their scheduled performance at 2012 Grad Bash in Orlando Friday night when their tour bus caught fire and then exploded. The 36-year-old rapper, radio personality, and President of Def Jam South shared a photo of the burning bus along with a tweet assuring his fans no one was hurt in the blaze. Keep reading for the picture as well as a guided tour of the bus by DJ Khaled back in 2010 with some interior and exterior photos of his luxurious ride – may it rest in peace.

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PHOTO Kieffer Delp’s love poem to Jenelle Evans

ByAsa Hawks

We reported earlier today that Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans is officially back together with her ex Kieffer Delp. The two exchanged a number of tweets and even posed for a photo together. But, just in case you thought these two were back together for any other reason, Jenelle offered up proof that the reconciliation is purely romantic in the form of a poem written (and drawn!) by the Delper himself! Keep reading for a photo of the poem as well as a transcription!

Bethenny Frankel “Skinnydipping” novel to be released May 1

ByAsa Hawks

Reality show star turned business mogul success story Bethenny Frankel is once again attempting to expand her empire, adding fiction author to her already extensive resume. Keep reading for all the details on Skinnydipping, Bethenny’s debut novel that appears to be loosely based on her own rise to stardom that began as a topless actress and ended on top of the world!

MUG SHOT Matthew Underwood of ‘Zoey 101’ fame arrested with weed, underage female

ByDarren O

Actor Matthew Underwood, best known for his role as hunky Logan Reese on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101, was arrested in Port St. Lucie, FL following a drug-related search warrant. Where things get a little sticky (other than the icky) is that, according to the police report, when the authorities arrived to search the home Underwood was found under the covers so to speak with a 17-year-old girl and seriously hard core “paraphernalia” including a “gas mask type device.”

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VIDEO PHOTO John Ernest Cross arrested after forcing man to perform the moonwalk at gunpoint

ByAsa Hawks

30-year-old John Ernest Cross of Clark Fork, Idaho has been charged with felony assault after allegedly forcing another man to perform Michael Jackson’s famous moonwalk dance move at gunpoint. Keep reading to see his mug shot as well as Bruce Willis’ spot-on pre-enactment of the crime from 1987’s Blind Date.

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See Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor!

ByStarcasm Staff

It’s now a definite thing that Lindsay Lohan will play Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime movie Liz & Dick that starts shooting this summer. Megan Fox was also in consideration for the role, and people often said that she looked more the part, but Lindsay already has some experience dressing up like Liz. She donned a black wig, and filled-in eyebrows for an Interview Magazine shoot in 2006 when she was 19.

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PHOTO Move over Octomom, here comes Nuevemom!

ByDarren O

According to reports Karla Vanessa Pérez Castañeda form Coahuila, Mexico is currently pregnant with nine babies! See a full photo of the expecting, expecting, expecting, expecting, expecting, expecting, expecting, expecting, expecting mother and get details on her nonuplets story including the fact that she has previously given birth to triplets.

PHOTOS Julissa Bermudez and Adrienne Bailon in bikinis filming Empire Girls reality series

ByAsa Hawks

The Style Network announced last week they will be airing the “docu-series” Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne following the “glamorous lives of Julissa Bermudez (106 & Park) and Adrienne Bailon (The Cheetah Girls) — two of America’s sexiest up-and-coming Latina actresses.” The show is set to premiere Sunday, June 3rd and the gals are already hard at work on the beaches of Miami! Keep reading to see the gals in their beachy best, including Adrienne’s rather unconventional Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome one piece! (I think it comes with saddlebags!)

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Jenelle Evans is back on Twitter and back with Kieffer Delp

ByDarren O

Jenieffer is back! Teen Mom Jenelle Evans is back with Kieffer Delp who she believes has now turned his life around. She claims he makes $4,000 a month, is sober, has a car, attained his GED and is attending college in the fall. More shocking than that is the fact that she stated her mom Barbara is okay with Delp being back in her life and is giving him another chance. Read on for the tweet cappin’ return of Jenelle and Kieffer if you dare!

Lonely Teresa Giudice writes apology letters to Joe and Melissa Gorga, Jacqueline, Caroline, and Kathy in In Touch Magazine
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Lonely Teresa Giudice writes apology letters to Joe and Melissa Gorga, Jacqueline, Caroline, and Kathy in In Touch Magazine

ByStarcasm Staff

Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Teresa Giudice said she had an epiphany while filming Celebrity Apprentice: she needs to take responsibility for herself and apologize to every damn body! Not necessarily in private, but via In Touch magazine.

VIDEO PHOTOS Jessica Simpson’s elaborate Charlotte’s Web themed baby shower

ByAsa Hawks

Back on March 18 Jessica Simpson was the honored guest(s) at an elaborate Charlotte’s Web themed baby shower that included a hay bale gift repository, an organic ice cream cart, and elaborate electric signage. Keep reading for photos and a video clip of highlights from the shower, shared by Jessica on her website earlier today. (Celebrities should be required to have lotteries when they throw events like this so us normal folks could have at least a slim chance of attending!)

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Is Sarah Michelle Gellar pregnant again? Yep! Expecting baby #2 with hubby Freddie Prinze, Jr.

ByAsa Hawks

Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze, Jr. are expecting their second child. The couple married a few years after meeting on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997 and had their first daughter, Charlotte Grace, in 2009. Congrats to Sarah and Freddie, one of my favorite couples in Hollywood! (If it’s a boy, I think his name should be Freddie Prinze, Jr., Jr.)

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VIDEO Snooki & JWoww preview trailer

ByAsa Hawks

MTV had its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City today where they revealed a number of things about their upcoming programming like premiere dates, new reality and scripted show in the works, and “first look” previews, including the much-anticipated Jersey Shore spin-off, Snooki & JWoww! Keep reading to watch the preview clip and read the official MTV press release with lots of info on their upcoming schedule!

The Killers saxophonist Tommy Marth committed suicide last night

ByStarcasm Staff

The Killers’ saxophonist Tommy Marth died last night in his Las Vegas home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was only 33 years old. The Killers broke the news with this statement: @thekillersThe KillersLast night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family.There’s a light missing in Las…

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Why are Lindsay Lohan and Kim Kardashian going to the White House Correspeondents’ dinner?

ByStarcasm Staff

This Saturday night two of America’s favorite (or most hated, take your pick) tabloid queens are going to the White House Correspondents’ dinner, where they will rub elbows with the country’s most powerful politicians and distinguished journalists. Why were they chosen to go?

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PHOTO See Zooey Deschanel without makeup

ByDarren O

As part of People’s Most Beautiful 2012 issue they gathered a few female celebs and had them pose for a photo shoot minus makeup. They had Paris Jackson and Jessica Pare but the celeb that really stood out is fashion trend-setter New Girl star Zooey Deschanel. Check out the full photo from the mag, read how Miss Deschanel was terrified of the shoot and see a side-by-side makeup / no makeup comparison.

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PHOTO Kim Kardashian creates badonkadoptical illusion in houndstooth pants

ByAsa Hawks

Can you say M.C. Asscher? The now official number one reality star on the planet Kim Kardashian went over the top by putting a pair of intricate houndstooth patterned pants over her bottom and walking around New York City earlier today. Keep reading to see the mind-altering, dizzying display – but only if you’re not driving or operating heavy machinery!

TLC to air “Obese and Expecting” special, possible reality series

ByAsa Hawks

The Learning Channel continues its emphasis on the unconventional with a one-hour special titled Obese and Expecting airing on May 17. The documentary-style program will focus on four morbidly obese women hoping to overcome the health risks associated with being extremely overweight and pregnant as they struggle to become moms. Depending on how well the special is received, TLC may opt to turn it into a reality series as they did with Toddlers & Tiaras and Extreme Couponing. Airing after Obese and Expecting will be another one-hour potential backdoor pilot titled Birth Moms focusing on three mothers to be living in an adoption center. Keep reading for the full descriptions of both shows from TLC.

Study: U.S. teens rank worst in violent deaths, binge drinking, obesity in western world

ByDarren O

According to a study by George Patton, of the University of Melbourne in Australia, U.S. teens have the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse in what is called the developed world. In addition this same demographic is much more likely to be killed by violent means than their European peers. Read on for the disturbing numbers, especially the horrific rate of violent deaths for American male teens aged 15-19 compared to the rest of the western world.

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Lindsay Lohan reportedly shows up late for Glee filming

ByAsa Hawks

Just as Lindsay Lohan seems to be getting her life and career back together by finally getting off of probation, hosting Saturday Night Live, and landing a role as Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming Lifetime movie, she shows up late for taping of her guest appearance on Glee after reportedly being out late the night before! (Cue: slushie)

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VIDEO Teen Mom Jenelle Evans takes the cinnamon challenge

ByAsa Hawks

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans has had her issues with substance abuse in the past, but after passing numerous drug tests while on probation for the last 12 months, most assumed she had remained clean. But, as this video recorded on April 5 proves, Jenelle has continued her old ways by abusing a new substance: cinnamon! Keep reading to watch her and two of her friends take the infamous “cinnamon challenge” in which they attempt to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon without drinking any water. (SPOILER: One of them is actually successful!)

PHOTO Protester messes up Donald Trump’s hair with static balloon

ByDarren O

I’m no sign holdin’ protester kind of guy but if I were I would have to assume that messing up Donald Trump’s infamously coiffed hair via a static balloon would have to be on my top 10 list. And so it was and forever will be with some dude from outside the Scottish Parliament today. See the full and wonderful photo plus a blown up balloon version too (see what I did there).

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Ke$ha pees in the street, shares photo on Twitter

ByAsa Hawks

Ke$ha has taken the notion of leaking photos to a whole new level! The 25-year-old “Tik Tok” singer may have to consider re-recording the song as “Tinkle Tok” after she opted to take a pi$$ in the street yesterday, apparently because she was held up in traffic and couldn’t get to a restroom. Of course the notoriously trashy gal had to share the moment with her fans, tweeting a photo of herself in the act. Keep reading for Ke$ha’s Jersey Shore moment and learn more about her past urinary transgressions.

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Demi Lovato talks about how easy it is for young celebrities get hooked on free drugs and alcohol

ByStarcasm Staff

Demi Lovato, who has publicly shared her struggles with drug addiction, self-harming, and bi-polar disorder before, spoke out again candidly with UK magazine Fabulous about the how the pitfalls of young celebrity fed her addictions.

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Jack Osbourne is a dad!

ByDarren O

It seems like just yesterday we were watching young Jack Osbourne chilling at home with his old man, Prince of Darkness, and his dogs just being a (wild) kid. Now Jack is celebrating the birth of a daughter with his lovely fiancee Lisa Stelly. Read the announcement and then see what Grandma Sharon and Aunt Kelly had to say about the good news!