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PHOTOS VIDEO $500 Harry Potter Wizards Collection 31-disc box set

ByAsa Hawks

Wondering what to get that Harry Potter fan who has everything? How about everything and more?!? That’s exactly what you get in the “Harry Potter Wizards Collection.” You get 18 movie discs and 13 “special feature” discs for a whopping total of 31 discs of video! And it all comes in over-the-top jewelry box style packaging that folds out to reveal multiple drawers chock full of Harry Potter goodness! Keep reading for details as well as photos and even an animated video of the set being opened.

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VIDEO: Lindsay Lohan stars in Real Housewives of Disney on SNL

ByStarcasm Staff

The highlight of Lindsay Lohan’s SNL gig last night was her role as Rapunzel in the pre-taped skit “Real Housewives of Disney.” This mash-up was so good my toes curled.

Kristin Wiig stole the intros as Cinderella, who’s tagline is “I’m a huge f**kin’ mess.” And it was all downhill from there (which, of course is uphill in Real Housewives’ world.)

16 and Pregnant Season 4 Kristina Robinson and her fiance Todd Hight who drowned April 30 2011
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How did Kristina Robinson’s fiance John Todd Hight Jr die? 16 and Pregnant Season 4

ByAsa Hawks

MTV’s trailer for the fourth season of 16 and Pregnant featured a number of dramatic and emotional moments from the upcoming season, but none more so than the brief moment in which Kristina Robinson says, “My fiance passed away. I just remember being pulled ashore, looking around, and him not being there.” Keep reading for all the details surrounding the tragic drowning death of Kristina’s fiance John Todd Hight, Jr. who drowned at the age of 19 while swimming in rough waters off Galveston beach on April 30, 2011.

Whitney Purvis reveals pregnancy status, explains why she stole a pregnancy test from Wal-Mart
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Whitney Purvis reveals pregnancy status, explains why she stole a pregnancy test from Wal-Mart

ByStarcasm Staff

First season 16 & Pregnant subject Whitney Purvis was arrested Thursday for stealing a pregnancy test from a Wal-Mart. Now she’s speaking out to TMZ about why she stole the test, and revealed whether or not she’s pregnant.

Stevie TV: Stevie Ryan’s VH1 sketch comedy show deliciously skewers pop culture

ByStarcasm Staff

Right now you’re living under a giant rock with no access to WiFi or 3G ( a lot of rocks have internet capabilities these days) if you don’t know that Lindsay Lohan is making her huge Comeback Career move by doing sketch comedy on SNL tonight. Honestly, I hope she does amazing and wish her the best, but there’s another sketch comedy queen coming to TV Sunday night that deserves a lot more hype.

Stevie TV premiere’s Sunday night @ 11PM EST on VH1. (You can also stream the premier online.) It features Stevie Ryan, a lady who got a deal of internet fame when performed a character called “Little Lola” on a still new website called YouTube. For a while, people even thought Little Lola was a real person. It’s been at least six years since the Little Lola sensation, and Stevie Ryan is ready to tackle RealTube, and boy, is she ever ready!

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Brad Pitt and George Clooney join star-studded charity play about gay marriage live-streaming tonight!

ByStarcasm Staff

Long time A-list celebrity pals and pranksters George Clooney and Brad Pitt are staring in a play tonight about gay marriage. Unfortunately, they aren’t playing lovers (that would have been awesome,) but they are joining a huge star-studded cast for a reading of a play about the overturning of California’s Proposition 8 (the gay marriage ban.)

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Bering Sea Gold Season 2 open casting call

ByAsa Hawks

Have you spent the last couple months watching Bering Sea Gold on Discovery Channel and thinking to yourself, “You know, I could buy a couple canoes, and old VW Beetle, a shop vac, and a diving suit and get more gold than these people!” Well, here’s your chance! The Discovery Channel has announced and open casting call for the second season, and they seem to be very open about who is eligible.

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PHOTOS Drita D’Avanzo models new swimwear line for House of Jackie B

ByAsa Hawks

Mob Wives star Drita D’Avanzo is not one for sitting on her super fine laurels and settling for just being one of celebridom’s biggest and badassest reality stars. The 35-year-old mafiantrepreneur is converting her fame into more more fortune with numerous business ventures that include her own line of “Lady Boss” and “Team Drita” clothing, a workout DVD (coming soon!), her “Just Me” brand cosmetics, and now her own line of swimwear for House of Jackie B!

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Does Bering Sea Gold’s Scott Meisterheim suffer from an “idiot problem” or is he just angry?

ByRuby Turpin

No one on Bering Sea Gold embodies amateur desperation like its most prominently featured undersea miner, Scott Meisterheim. The season is not off to a good start for the Captain of the Wild Ranger, and some say it is because he has an anger problem. He blames his poor performance on the idiots he works with. But what’s the real story?

16 & Pregnant Whitney Purvis Mug Shot
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MUG SHOT 16 & Pregnant’s Whitney Purvis arrested for stealing pregnancy test

ByDarren O

Whitney Purvis from the first season of 16 & Pregnant was arrested in Georgia yesterday for allegedly trying to steal a pregnancy test from Walmart. Man, I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried! See the full mug shot and read on for the details of her arrest.

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VIDEO MTV drops super trailer for The Pauly D Project

ByDarren O

MTV is gearing up to see what damage they can do with spin-offs from their globe dominating reality series Jersey Shore. They got JWoww and Snooki ready to do their thing but first up is Pauly D and his entourage in The Pauly D Project. Check out the super trailer that includes Vegas, Britney Spears, fights, grown men crying out some love, hometown girls, hometown roots, doing the dolphin in a parking lot, wheelchair nudity, and the walk of shame…

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Natalie Portman flashes “wedding” ring again, Is she secretly married to Benjamin Millepied?

ByStarcasm Staff

When Natalie Portman presented at the 2012 Oscars people noticed an extra ring next to her flashy engagement ring. Yesterday she really gave the paparazzi a look at her “wedding” ring during a walk with son Aleph Millipied at Griffith Park in La. Her ballet baby daddy Benjamin Millepied was also wearing a band on his ring finger at the Academy Awards. Did the couple secretly marry?

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PHOTOS Adrienne Bailon suffers wardrobe malfunction, unleashes her cheetah girl

ByAsa Hawks

While walking the red carpet at Caesars Entertainment’s “Escape to Total Rewards” event tonight in New York City singer Adrienne Bailon inadvertently unleashed her Cheetah Girl on photographers when her froo-froo sheer dress shifted a little too far stage left. Actually, our fashion experts are looking into whether or not what she was wearing could be called a dress at all (???)

PHOTO Nicki Minaj unveils Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album cover

ByAsa Hawks

Nicki Minaj unveiled the album cover to her sophomore effort Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded on Twitter earlier today, along with the tweet, “Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED | April 3rd | #AlbumCover #ItBangBang.” The artwork features a blonde Minaj with Ke$ha-esque ’80s glam fluorescent face paint set against a colorful splatter paint background. I don’t about you, but it has me humming “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston for some reason.

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16 and Pregnant’s Sarah Roberts ran away with her boyfriend, was wanted by police in 2010

ByAsa Hawks

Some preliminary reports have indicated that MTV has gone with a slightly more subdued cast for the upcoming fourth season of 16 and Pregnant, but that apparently isn’t the case for at least one of the girls to be featured. Sarah Roberts from Chickamauga, Georgia went missing for at least two weeks in 2010 after she and her boyfriend, Blake Thomas, allegedly ran away together! Keep reading for all the details, including info from the press release issued by the Walker County Sheriff’s office!

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Britney Spears might be an X-Factor judge! Louis Walsh says the pop star is in talks with the show

ByStarcasm Staff

Lots of big deal pop star names are being bandied about to join the judges panel on the American X-Factor (including Whitney Houston, who Simon Cowell he was considering before her death) and now it looks like there’s a serious chance that Britney Spears might do the show.

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PHOTOS The Bachelor’s Courtney Robertson buys a wedding dress

ByAsa Hawks

The Bachelor‘s Ben Flajnik has narrowed his field of eligible young ladies down to two: Lindzi Cox and Courtney Robertson. In line with what
Bachelor spoiler extraordinaire Reality Steve revealed back in December, the much-hated Courtney Robertson was spotted out in Hollywood earlier today trying on and buying a wedding dress! Keep reading for the photos as well as my explanation why these photos have all but convinced me Reality Steve was wrong!

Aubrey O’Day tweets peek-a-hoo-hoo bikini photo

ByAsa Hawks

Aubrey O’My! The red headed singer (and one of the stars of the latest incarnation of Celebrity Apprentice) Aubrey O’Day enjoyed her leap day off by letting her hair and bikini bottoms down – waaaaaay down – for a Twitter photo just prior to catching some rays and… writing about life? Keep reading for Aubrey’s game of peek-a-hoo-hoo and take a trip back to her previous displays of Twitter exhibitionism!

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VIDEO Piranha 3DD Trailer HD – Full two-minute version

ByAsa Hawks

If you’re going to make a movie called Piranha 3 Double-D you can’t pull any punches, and judging from this extended trailer, that’s exactly what Dimension Films hasn’t done! Keep reading for an over-the-top B-movie casserole with campy mouth-watering ingredients that include piranha in a water park, David Hasselhoff, shotgun prostheses, and lots o’ BOOBS!

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VIDEO for Farrah Abraham’s Mom and Me Premium Italian Hot Pepper Sauce

ByDarren O

Check out Teen Mom Farrah Abraham in her first video for Mom and Me Premium Italian Hot Pepper Sauce with an adorable Sophia, her mom and grandmother. The Momtrepeneur obviously knows the value of her best hard sell resource, which is of course little Sophia in a toque.

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Kelsey and Camille Grammer settle custody dispute

ByDarren O

What appeared to be a never ending bitter war has now become good news as Kelsey and Camille Grammer have settled their custody dispute. Find out what sources had to say about the arrangement and how official court documents and Twitter replies from Camille would indicate that this report is accurate.

Lindsay Lohan says she’s been clean and sober “for a long time” in Today Show interview

ByStarcasm Staff

Everything’s been really quiet on the Lindsay Lohan front lately, except for kindlings of a restart of her acting career. The latest Lindsay headlines have been about her landing a role playing Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime movie (following in the footsteps of Rob Lowe is never a bad thing,) and also landing a gig…

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Hugh Hefner’s son officially charged with inflicting corporal injury on playmate girlfriend

ByDarren O

TMZ reported a couple of weeks ago that Hugh Hefner’s son, Marston Hefner, was arrested for attacking his playmate-of-the-year girlfriend Claire Sinclair. Yes, Hugh’s kid was dating a playmate and yes her name is Claire Sinclair. Now Pasadena, California authorities have officially charged Martson with, “inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.”

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The New York Post says Snooki was lying about not being pregnant; she’s reportedly three months along

ByStarcasm Staff

Remember when Star Magazine and it’s website Radar Online broke the news that Snooki was pregnant around the end of, and then she denied it for days during a media blitz?

Well, according to a New York Post headline today “Snooki lied — she’s preggers.”

Bayou Billionaires’ Valerie Dowden reveals serious medical condition

ByAsa Hawks

Valeire Dowden is one of the stars of CMT’s Bayou Billionaires which follows the lives of Valerie’s parents Gerald and Kitten Dowden of Shreveport, Louisiana who struck it rich when the fourth largest deposit of natural gas in the United States was found on their property. After being the subject of some very harsh comments on various social media sites about some of her mannerisms, Valerie revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008. Keep reading for excerpts from the interview in which she talks about what it has been like living with the disease and why she didn’t want the subject to come up on the show.

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VIDEOS PHOTOS Meet the new Carrie Bradshaw, AnnaSophia Robb

ByDarren O

Folks have been clamoring for a long time as to who was gonna fill the stylish if not sometimes stolen shoes of Sex and the City’s indelible character Carrie Bradshaw in The CW’s prequel The Carrie Diaries. Well we have our answer in the form of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bridge to Terabithia and Race to Witch Mountain actress AnnaSophia Robb. See some great photos of the 18-year-old, read her tweeted surprise at landing the job, see her lone official music video and even catch her in an old commercial spot for Cap’n Crunch.

Adorable baby Flynn Bloom drops Blue Steel on the paparazzi

ByDarren O

It’s a pretty cool gig to be baby boy Flynn Bloom I’d say. I mean your old man is actor Orlando Bloom and your mom is supermodel Miranda Kerr. Alas, like your folks, you do have to deal with those troublesome paparazzi. While those ever present cameras can be a nuisance 13-month-old Flynn is already posing like a vet as he perfected Zoolander’s infamous Blue Steel gaze. Say cheeeeeeese!

Best Jolie-ing pics! Angelina Jolie’s sassy right leg is the latest internet meme

ByStarcasm Staff

Everyone can stop Tebowing now, because Jolie-in is here! It’s a trend that began with Angelina Jolie vamping her right leg on the Oscar red carpet, and then later on stage when she presented. All great things are imitated, and her sassy pose was later replicated by The Descendents screenwriter Jim Rash who led his screenwriting co-writers Alexander Payne, and Nat Faxon in on the move.

After that a worldwide craze was born.

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VIDEOS Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra star in commercials for Bethany Christian Services

ByAsa Hawks

Bethany Christian Services helped guide Teen Mom stars Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra through the entire adoption process, from deciding whether or not adoption was the right choice for them all the way through their most recent visit with their two-year-old daughter Carly. Now the young couple is giving back by starring in the adoption organizations latest commercials! Keep reading to watch the spots and also click a link to take a trip back in time and watch the original adoption profile video made by Brandon and Teresa that helped Catelynn and Tyler decide they were the perfect couple to adopt their daughter.

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PHOTO March 2012 Katy Perry Interview magazine cover

ByAsa Hawks

I’ve gotten rather used to Katy Perry’s numerous makeovers and different looks, but when I saw her photo on the cover of the upcoming March issue of Interview magazine I literally did a triple take! Though her looks often vary, they’re usually bright, colorful, and fun – but this look is downright sinister, sultry, and sexy! (And doesn’t look like Katy at all!)

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Bruno Mars childhood photo “Pimpin since 92”

ByAsa Hawks

Futuristic retro R&B sensation Bruno Mars tweeted photographic proof that he’s had his flawless, heart-melting swagger since he was least six with this childhood picture accompanied by the tweet, “Pimpin since 92.” Plus, see a photo of the still swaggertastic Bruno sporting a huge afro from his high school yearbook. [***WARNING*** Coolness contamination risk!]

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Official trailer for Best Documentary Oscar winner ‘Undefeated’

ByDarren O

I don’t mind revealing a little bit of my nerd self and admitting that I love me some documentaries. This is always my fail-safe genre to peruse when I’m looking for something to catch on Netflix. I’m especially drawn to sports documentaries, so when I heard that the film Undefeated won for Best Documentary at last night’s Oscar awards, I was excited to check it out. Read the plot summary and see the official trailer for the film that follows an underdog inner-city Memphis football team who looks to reverse their fortunes with help from new coach Bill Courtney.

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Bethenny Frankel bikini photos. Plus Bryn!

ByAsa Hawks

Bethenny Frankel gave the residents of Miami Beach a friendly reminder of how her juh-billion dollar brand Skinny Girl got its name as she took her hot rod bod out for a spin in a revealing string bikini earlier today. Also, she clarifies her earlier comment that her husband Jason Hoppy’s “penis has cobwebs on it.”

UPDATED – Just added a photo of Bethenny with daughter Bryn, who was sporting a super cute red one-piece swimsuit with white hearts! Awwwww…

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PHOTO New Mad Men Season 5 poster revealed

ByAsa Hawks

A month after AMC released a somewhat controversial teaser poster announcing Mad Men would be returning for its fifth season on March 25, the network has now unveiled the official Mad Men Season 5 poster, which is just as slick, complex, and perfectly composed as you would expect from the creators of greatest show about advertising ever! (Well, except for maybe Melrose Place – but that’s completely different!)

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VIDEO Maci Bookout reveals she convinced Ryan Edwards to take her virginity

ByDarren O

Teen Mom Maci Bookout made a recent speaking appearance at Slippery Rock University and a few videos from that night have surfaced. The big news that initially came out from the lecture was that Maci verified she was no longer romantically linked to Kyle King but that the two remained friends. Someone in attendance recorded a few brief videos from Maci’s talk much like what happened with her engagement at Kennesaw State University a while back. I thought I’d post ’em up here so you could check out some of the things Maci candidly shared including how she convinced an intimidated Ryan Edwards to sleep with her.

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Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison is engaged

ByDarren O

Rick Harrison, the star of History Channel’s smash hit Pawn Stars, got engaged over Valentine’s to his girlfriend Deanna Burditt. Find out how “The Spotter” popped a declaration instead of a question and see a photo of the happy couple including his fiancee’s girl’s best friend from over the weekend. In addition, find out how the number 3 plays an interesting role in this upcoming union that reminds us of the Brady Bunch.

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PHOTOS Sexiest man alive unveils sexiest soup strainer alive

ByDarren O

While the world lauded the silent film The Artist last night at the Oscars it was the sexiest man alive’s soup-strainer that spoke volumes during Hollywood’s big day. Yes, Bradley Cooper dropped a Tom Selleck on all of us by unveiling a delicious cookie duster as he presented some technical awards alongside Tina Fey. See a couple of up close and personal photos of Cooper’s new snoot drapes and let us know what you think!

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PHOTOS Jennifer Lopez flawless on Oscars red carpet

ByAsa Hawks

The red carpet at the Academy Awards is the premiere fashion event of the year and one of, if not the, best looking human beings at tonight’s 84th Academy Awards was Jennifer Lopez, who was not only austere and elgant, but also explosovely sensual in her starburst striped off white and nude illusion dress designed by Zuhair Murad with Ferragamo clutch and shoes.

PHOTOS Lucy Lawless arrested in New Zealand for participating in Greenpeace protest

ByAsa Hawks

It seems New Zealand doesn’t take too kindly to lawlessness, especially Lucy Lawless-ness! The Spartacus star was arrested after sneaking aboard the oil-drilling ship Noble Discoverer with few of her Greenpeace friends to protest in hopes of preventing it from sailing to Alaska on a drilling expedition. Keep reading to see multiple photos of Lucy during the protest, including the moment authorities placed them under arrest. Also, read Lucy’s tweets made from her solar powered cell phone over the last few days!

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PHOTOS Caged lurvs Teen Mom part 2! Daniel and Dane fly to South Dakota to hang with Chelsea, Erika, and Aubree

ByAsa Hawks

It appears as though the MTV reality showmance between Teen Mom 2 and Caged is gettin’ serious! Meeting up in New Orleans for a weekend of Mardi Gras fun is one thing, but Caged stars Daniel Payne and Dane McFarland flew up to South Dakota this weekend to hang out with Teen Mom 2 star Chelsea Houska, her pal Erika Flom, and her family! NOBODY flies to South Dakota in the middle of winter unless it’s serious. Really serious! Keep reading for all the tweets and photos from the latest chapter of the online reality show titled Caged Mom!

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Amber Portwood’s house arrest rules: No Alcohol, including mouthwash!

ByStarcasm Staff

The conditions of Teen Mom Amber Portwood’s house arrest have been released to TMZ.

She is being monitored with an ankle bracelet (a la Lindsay Lohan) and is not permitted to leave her grandparents’ house at all except for pre-approved meetings like AA and attorney appointments. She’s also prohibited illegal drugs (isn’t everybody?) and alcohol of ANY KIND.

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PHOTOS Snooki and JWoww begin filming reality series, Snooki unveils “Boss Lady” Escalade

ByAsa Hawks

Jersey Shore stars Snooki and JWoww finally begin filming on their new reality series after running into numerous snags, including being refused filming permits by the cities of Hoboken and Newark, New Jersey. See photos of the gals outside their new diggs in Jersey City, including a picture of Snooki’s custom “Hello Caddy” with textured dark gray paint, pink trim and rims, and the words “Boss Lady” on the tailgate.

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3 contestants revealed for Dancing With The Stars Season 14

ByAsa Hawks

ABC has managed to unite two of my biggest and oldest guilty TV pleasures for the upcoming 14th season of their reality competition series Dancing With The Stars. The seemingly incongruous and completely opposite worlds of Melrose Place and Little House On The Prairie collide when dastardly devious Dr. Peter Burns will compete on the same stage as the unconquerablely innocent pig-tailed prairie princess Laura Ingalls Wilder as actors Jack Wagner and Melissa Gilbert get ready to samba and salsa their way into reality show history! Oh, and Sherri Shephard from The View will be there too.

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Meet the cast of The Pauly D Project with photos and background info

ByAsa Hawks

MTV’s Jersey Shore spin off reality series The Pauly D Project is set to premiere on March 29. The show will follow Pauly D as he tries to transition from reality star into music star including his signing to 50 Cent’s label G-Note Records. Though the show will have numerous guest star appearances from the likes of 50 Cent and Britney Spears, it will focus mainly on Pauly and his entourage of bros including Michael “Biggie” Morgan, Gerard “Big Jerry” Gialanella, Ryan Labbe, and Jason “JROC” Craig. Keep reading to meet the cast with photos and bios of each – and prepare to get your fists pumpin’ on March 29!

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J.K. Rowling moving on from Harry Potter with ‘first novel for adults’

ByDarren O

Author J.K. Rowling has captured the hearts and minds of readers the world over with her Harry Potter series. The novels and the accompanying smash-hit films based on them made Rowling one of the greatest success stories of the last half-century. While she and hordes of loyal fans will never forget the happenings at Hogwarts, the author has announced that she has officially moved on and will be releasing her “first novel for adults.” Read her statement and find out how her decision to go with a new publishing house could very well indicate what the book’s theme will be about.

VIDEO Local news reporter unfazed as car wreck explodes behind her

ByDarren O

One of the safest local news reports you can do for TV is the ol’ soaring gas prices staple. Adrienne Pedersen of Tampa area’s WFLA was on that predictable beat when a driver straight up slammed a taxi right behind her. That sound of screeching and metal on metal will make just about anyone jump from fear or shock but not our girl Adrienne. Watch this eye popping video as the faithful news reporter stays on task in spite of the chaos that happens behind her and catch the seasoned anchor’s clever response from the studio.

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Amber Portwood to be released from jail today to home detention after being rejected by rehab program

ByStarcasm Staff

Teen Mom’s troubled star Amber Portwood was supposed to be released from jail to Sister 2 Sister Ministries halfway house for a rehab program, but TMZ reports there’s been a change of plans. She’s reportedly been rejected by Sister 2 Sister, and will be released with an ankle bracelet for home detention.

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Angelina Jolie wrote the foreward to ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton’s autobiography

ByAmelia Cunningham

Angelina Jolie wrote the foreward to ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton’s memoir The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts (guess he decided against a light, fluffy title,) publisher Harper Collins has confirmed to multiple news outlets. Maybe someday Angelina’s partner Brad Pitt can write a foreward to Jennifer Aniston’s bio. (We know a BUNCH of people would want to read THAT!)

Mackenzie Douthit's family
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Teen Mom OG Mackenzie Douthit bio and background info

ByStarcasm Staff

MTV rolled out it’s first three commercials for the fourth season of it’s documentary series 16 and Pregnant, one of which featured Mackenzie Douthit exclusively. The fact that Mackenzie was singled out leads many to believe that hers will be one of the two episodes that kick off season 4 on March 27. So, we thought we’d put together a little primer on Mackenzie to help get you prepared!