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Simon Cowell handing out pink slips galore for X Factor

ByDarren O

And we all thought Donald Trump was the king of reality firing! Simon Cowell went down to the basement of his evil lair to get out his chopping axe and dude has been swingin’! Simon “Pink Slip McGee” Cowell has handed walking papers to Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones and now Paula Abdul. Yep. Paula, who was personally recruited by Simon after she was previously asked to leave American Idol, got canned too. Read on for the carnage including the impersonal way Paula found out about the dismissal and the word on who might be filling their shoes.

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American Pickers’ Danielle Cushman addresses haters, becomes even awesomer

ByAsa Hawks

American Pickers office manager Danielle Colby Cushman is one of our favorite reality stars thanks to a wonderful mixture of intelligence, self confidence, and badass good-heartedness. But, it appears that not everyone shares our opinion of Danielle, especially when it comes to her burlesque dancing alter-ego, Dannie Diesel. Keep reading for what some haters had to say on Facebook and read Danielle’s lengthy responses, which are chock full of the intelligence, self confidence, and badass good-heartedness that we love so much!

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Kardashian sisters go topless in Kardashian Kollection jeans photo

ByAsa Hawks

Once again proving they know everything there is to know about selling themselves, Kardashian sisters Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim went topless to promote a new line of jeans for their Kardashian Kollection label. Keep reading for the SFW half Monty and find out how much a pair of ’em (the jeans, silly!) will set you back.

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Brandi Glanville talks about RHOBH Season 3, the Lisa Vanderpump Reunion ambush, Gerard Butler and more!

ByAsa Hawks

Though technically not an official “Housewife” (yet), cast newbie Brandi Glanville will be joining the ladies towards the end of tonight’s episode and she sat down with Lynn N Chicago to dish about some of the things we can expect to see, some shocking things we won’t see, and some reflections on her first year living her life on camera.

Martin Scorsese writes funny op-ed about Doberman dog diss

ByDarren O

Looks like Director Martin Scorsese has had enough of all this fame-hoin’ that Jack Russell Uggie has been doing for the film The Artist. In a op-ed for The Los Angeles Times the man who directed this season’s award powerhouse Hugo has called for a write-in for that film’s own four-legged actor, Blackie the Doberman. Read a bit from Scorsese’s funny plea, find out how you can get Blackie nominated for a Golden Collar and then let us know who your favorite dog is in cinema history.

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PHOTO Another Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member insinuates a tryst with Gerard Butler

ByDarren O

When Gerard Butler replied, “Who’s Brandi Glanville?” when asked about the alleged week-long tryst the reality star claimed to have had with the actor I assumed things would calm down on the Butler did it, Beverly Hills Housewives cast member rumor mill. Twitter-turns out I was wrong. Another cast member is claiming to have slept with Butler and this time there’s a photo to back up the claim. Read on for the reveal on the latest Butler did it, RHOBH “scandal.”

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Ferris Beuller 2? Watch full video of Matthew Broderick’s Superbowl Honda commercial

ByStarcasm Staff

Last week Matthew Broderick raised all of our hopes when he released a 10 second teaser on YouTube of him reprising his iconic title role from Ferris Beuller’s Day Off. The internet (and our hearts) buzzed with anticipation that a Ferris Beuller sequel was in the works (a grown-up Ferris calling in sick for his…

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Erin Brockovich, Dr. Drew think teen girl Tourrette’s symptom epidemic may be caused by toxins, not mass hysteria

ByStarcasm Staff

Last October (2011) a group of 13 teenage girls in upstate New York town LeRoy suddenly developed unexplained Tourrette’s Syndrome like tic symptoms. Many of the girls experienced the symptoms simultaneously, but weren’t aware that the other girls were experiencing the same thing.

A neurologist has diagnosed the girls with “mass hysteria,” and school officials release reports that there are no toxic chemicals at the school, but famous environmental activist Erin Brockovich is investigating these claims.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins drops intellectual Mob Wives shout out

ByDarren O

There are celebrity shout outs and then there is the direct endorsement of Sir Anthony Hopkins. There’s been quite a few celeb-gangsta wannabees showing love to the Mob Wives but when an Oscar winner and one of the most respected actors of his generation drops your name that’s a whole other level. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Hopkins was asked what his idea of a good night was and no it had nothing to do with fava beans and a nice chianti but had everything to do with Drita, Renee, Karen, Carla, “Big Ang,” and Ramona.

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Kim Kardashian to start Bible study group, pastor Snoop Dogg chimes in

ByDarren O

As tears of makeup darkness trickled down the countenance of Kim Kardashian’s face last night in the season finale of a couple of those K gals take a city show, we have instant news on the Kim K. front. Is this a surprise? Of course not! Come along as we find out about Kim’s desire to start a Bible study group, a stalker at her home who had the cops called on him and then hear some insightful and thoughtful preachifications on the whole Kim and Kris situation from none other than Snoop Dogg.

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VIDEO Game of Thrones Season 2 trailer “Shadow”

ByAsa Hawks

Just prior to the premiere episode of their new series Luck, HBO premiered a new trailer for the second season of their EMMY and Golden Globe Award winning fantasy drama Game of Thrones. The trailer is simply called “Shadow” and is narrated by everyone’s favorite soft-skinned eunuch spider Varys, who summarizes the shattered state of the kingdom of Westeros for Tyrion Lannister. Keep reading to watch the trailer, read the transcript, watch the first trailer released some time back, and probably get creeped out by my geeky excitement.

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Mob Wives’ Renee Graziano hospitalized after her father Anthony “TG” Graziano was arrested yet again

ByAsa Hawks

Mob Wives star Renee Graziano was rushed to a New York City hospital Friday soon after hearing that her father, Anthony “TG” Graziano, had been arrested yet again along with four other alleged members of the Bonanno crime family in an early morning raid. She reportedly suffered a panic attack and collapsed hours after hearing about her father’s arrest, which came less than two weeks after he had been indicted for a separate charge of extortion. Adding insult to injury, it appears that both arrests were made stemming from information received from recordings made by Renee’s ex-husband Hector “Junior” Pagan after he flipped to avoid armed robbery charges last year.

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PHOTOS Teen Mom 2’s Corey Simms buys a new house

ByAsa Hawks

In last week’s episode of Teen Mom 2 we saw Leah Messer and husband Corey Simms arguing over whether or not they should get a new place to live or a more reliable truck for Corey. As it turns out, with a little bit a of patience they could have had both! Or so it would appear, given the fact that Corey has just purchased himself a new house to go with his freshly tinted pickup truck.

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VIDEOS Rulon Gardner’s successful return to wrestling – does it justify walking off Biggest Loser?

ByRuby Turpin

Former Olympic wrestler Rulon Gardner garnered a lot of criticism when he walked off of Season 11 of The Biggest Loser in hopes of jump starting his wrestling career. But, Rulon went 4-0 at the Kiki Cup this weekend – his first wrestling matches in more than seven years! Will this be enough to alter public opinion over his decision to leave the show? Keep reading for more info on Rulon’s departure from BL and return to wrestling, including videos from his matches as well as a lengthy interview with Rulon afterward.

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PHOTOS Christina Aguilera leaks mystery fluid down her leg at Etta James funeral performance

ByAsa Hawks

We did a post earlier today featuring Christina Aguilera’s emotional rendition of “At Last” at the funeral of her mentor, legendary R&B singer Etta James. I confess that I was focused on Christina’s face, hands, and rather revealing neckline during the performance and failed to notice (as one commenter with a keen eye – and/or affinity for legs – pointed out) that there appears to be some sort of mystery fluid streaming down her leg. Is it makeup and sweat? Was Christina hiding a diet coke in her pocket? Could she possibly be a robot?!?

VIDEO Christina Aguilera performs “At Last” at Etta James’ funeral

ByAsa Hawks

Last week popular music lost one of its icons when legendary R&B singer Etta James passed away at the age of 73. Christina Aguilera, who has said many times that Etta James was her number one inspiration, was on hand at Etta’s funeral today to say a few words and perform Etta’s most famous song, “At Last.” Keep reading to watch Christina’s emotional introduction and performance and see a clip of her and Etta together in 2006.

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Is the Mad Men Season 5 Poster in bad taste?

ByRuby Turpin

On March 25th Mad Men comes back to AMC with their 5th season, so naturally the network is getting its promotional engines warmed up. As part of their marketing material, they have released a minimalist promotional poster for the new season that features a silhouetted man in a suit falling on a white-to-light-gray gradient background with just the words “March 25” along the bottom. The image is graphically striking in its simplicity, but according to sites like Salon and Wet Paint, the poster is causing a bit of controversy from folks who think it is an obvious reference to 9/11.

Meet the newest Swamp People: Blake McDonald and Austyn Yoches

ByRuby Turpin

Blake McDonald and Austyn Yoches are the newest alligator hunters to join the cast of Swamp People, and they represent yet another way 21st century Louisianans have figured out how to get back to their bayou roots. Keep reading for a bit of background info on the siblings as well as some swamptrulescent images of the “lil Guist brothers.”

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Toddlers and Tiaras mom Susanna Barrett suing TMZ, The Huff Post, and The Daily Mail for $30 million

ByStarcasm Staff

Susanna Barrett, mom of five-year-old Isabella of Toddlers & Tiaras fame, has filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against three top websites; TMZ, The Huffington Post, and The Daily Mail.

E Online obtained the court documents filed in the Manhattan Supreme Court claiming the three sites made “brazen attempts to sexualize” the young girl.

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Teen Mom Amber Portwood strikes a plea deal, gets five year sentence

ByAsa Hawks

Troubled Teen Mom star Amber Portwood was in court today stemming from her drug arrest last month after police found numerous prescription pills in her possession that she could not prove were hers. Amber pled guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of probation violation and was sentenced to five years in prison. But, as part of the plea deal, Amber can avoid serving any time behind bars if she completes a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program, which means graduating from the Madison County Drug Court program.

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Jon Gosselin and girlfriend Ellen Ross split up

ByAsa Hawks

In “Where Are They Now?” heartbreak news, former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin announced on Twitter earlier today that he and his girlfriend of almost two years, Ellen Ross, have decided to call it quits. And according to an “inside source” the reason for the break up was… too much media attention? Keep reading for the full scoop including Jon’s tweet asking that people respect their privacy during this time.

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VIDEO Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” performed on Glee with two cellos

ByAsa Hawks

You’ve been hit by…
You’ve been struck by…
A red slushie?

Next Tuesday Glee will air its much-anticipated Michael Jackson tribute episode simply titled “Michael.” In a preview clip released last week we saw a three-second glimpse of Santana (Naya Rivera) and Sebastian (Grant Gustin) performing a cover of Jackson’s epic “Smooth Criminal,” and now we have the entire thing in all of its double-cello, sexual tension glory!

UPDATE – Now you can listen to audio of all the performances from the episode!

VIDEO Amazing Army Wives Season 6 preview trailer “Riders On The Storm”

ByAsa Hawks

We have a new lead contender for the 2012 “Most Dramatically Artsy Preview Trailer” EMMY Award! Check out this stunning video promoting the upcoming sixth season of Lifetime’s popular drama series Army Wives featuring the ladies barefoot and walking the streets of a soon-to-be storm ravaged town to a slowed down and estrogenized version of “Riders On The Storm.” Plus, find out who the lady is singing it!

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Vintage video of a drunken, married Demi Moore making out with 15-year-old co-star

ByDarren O

We live in amazing times with these here interwebs. For a celeb caught up in a scandal they can be amazingly rough times because just about anything ever caught on video will more than likely end up on YouTube. Entertainment Tonight was doing a feature on actress Demi Moore, who (according to her reps) is currently seeking treatment for exhaustion and stress, and they released a mega cringe-worthy vintage clip from 1982. In the video, a visibly inebriated 19-year-old Moore repeatedly kisses her 15-year-old General Hospital co-star Philip Tanzini at his birthday celebration party. Check out the vid (if you can handle it) and get the latest on the recent 911 call that landed Moore in the hospital.

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Mob Wives star “Big Ang” is a convicted felon and former cocaine dealer

ByDarren O

This is one of those cases where I implore you not to kill the messenger. We have really enjoyed us some “Big Ang” from Mob Wives, and we’ve written in detail about her ties to “the life.” Well it looks like those ties we’re tighter than we thought as court papers reveal that the 51-year-old is a convicted felon and was busted on numerous occasions selling cocaine. Get the details that include Raiola selling cocaine to a confidential informant and statements made by her while being under wire tapping surveillance.

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VIDEOS Teen Mom Maci Bookout speaks at Kennesaw State University

ByAsa Hawks

Teen Mom star Maci Bookout spoke at Kennesaw State University Thursday night and someone in the audience bootlegged just about the entire thing and uploaded it to Youtube in a series of 10 videos. Keep reading to watch (actually – pretty much just listen) Maci as she talks about everything from breast feeding to her cast mates, to how much money she makes!

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How did Snooki get her nickname?

ByStarcasm Staff

Jersey Shore star Snooki has become a household name thanks to her unabashed over-the-top antics, style and personality. But how did a middle school aged Nicole Polizzi from Marlboro, New York suddenly become Snooki? Keep reading to watch a video clip of Snooki explaining the origins of her moniker and see photos of the original Snooki! (Actually Snookie the cootchie crook.)

VIDEOS PHOTOS Skylar Laine from American Idol 11

ByDarren O

Houston, we don’t have a problem! The pretty gal you see is Miss Skylar Laine from Brandon, Mississippi. She’s a down home southern girl with a country twang and a Broadway background. She’s also a songwriter and has what you might consider to be an unhealthy Miranda Lambert obsession. I thought I’d put together a few pics and her bio as well as a couple of videos in one place so you can get a good idea of who Skylar is and decide for yourself if you think she’s got a chance to become the next American Idol.

VIDEO – Kim Richards tells Andy Cohen: “I’m an alcoholic”
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VIDEO – Kim Richards tells Andy Cohen: “I’m an alcoholic”

ByStarcasm Staff

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 got super real. Just one of the many dramatic story-lines was Kim Richards’ increasingly erratic behavior. The Season 1 finale ended with a dramatic scene between Kim and her sister Kyle where Kyle called her an alcoholic. Kim had a brief stay in rehab after they finished filming, but walked out days later. Now, Kim is admitting for the first time on camera that she is, indeed, an alcoholic, telling Andy Cohen that’s why she went to rehab this winter.

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Jailed Teen Mom Amber Portwood not evicted from vacated home

ByDarren O

Teen Mom Amber Portwood appeared before a judge yesterday in regards to whether or not she was going to be legally evicted from her home. Yes. She had to go to court to find out if she’s evicted from a home that she’s already moved her belongings out of and can’t live in because she’s in jail. Sometimes I wonder about our court system…

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PHOTO Alleged toxic tush doctor accomplice attacked on TV show

ByDarren O

The greatest “badonkadon’t try this at home” story ever continued in dramatic fashion as the alleged accomplice of Oneal Ron Morris was attacked during a taping of a Spanish-language show yesterday. The man’s name is Corey Eubank and police believe he was the middle man for the bottom-bulging procedures that Morris would perform using a toxic mixture of items including Fix-a-Flat. He was on the show to defend his innocence but got attacked by an angry mom instead.

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Demi Moore’s emergency came from doing whip-its!?!

ByDarren O

For a long time folks have been criticising actress Demi Moore for an apparent unwillingness to act like the adult she is. She caught heat for partying with her daughters, stripping for Snoop Dogg, tweeting bikini photos in her bathroom that look like they came from “that girl” on Facebook and for marrying that much younger Ashton Kutcher dude. Up until the latest piece of news I’ve been like, “whatever,” because she was doing her thing and not really seeming to hurt anyone. So what egregious act has flipped me over to the “team Demi might need to mature a little” crowd? According to sources her recent emergency call to paramedics was because the 49-year-old went semi-conscious from doing whip-its.

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Teen Mom Chelsea Houska and Jamie Lynn Spears arrange play date via Twitter

ByAsa Hawks

One of the 3.2 million viewers who tuned in for the super dramatic episode of Teen Mom 2 Tuesday night was none other than Britney’s little sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, who offered her sympathies to broken-hearted Chelsea Houska via Twitter. The two later arranged a tentative play date for their daughters Maddie (3) and Aubree (2)!

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VIDEO Deena does a Blunder Woman face plant on Jersey Shore back deck Astro Turf

ByAsa Hawks

Jersey Shore animated gif Deena Cortese drunk and falling

There are a lot of things meatballs don’t get along with, and gravity is certainly one of them. Check out this hilarious clip of Jersey Shore star Deena Nicole Cortese doing her best intoxicated Blunder Woman impression by swinging Mike’s exercise bands around her head before getting wrapped up and face planting into a piece of deck furniture. (Keep reading for the full clip, including the hilarious audio!)

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Was the Discovery Channel fair to Dakota Fred Hurt of Gold Rush?

ByRuby Turpin

When Dakota Fred Hurt rolled into Porcupine Creek just as the Hoffman’s were swirling the last bit of black sand out of their first pan of Season Two gold, there was no question who was being cast as the villain in Gold Rush 2. Dakota Fred’s timing and smirk were almost too evil to be plausible, and he became a very easy man to hate. But, does he deserve our disdain, or was it just edited to look that way?

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VIDEOS Teen Mom 2 S2 E9 After Show and bonus footage break down: Chelsea’s horrible case of Adamitis

ByDarren O

It’s time once again for our weekly dose of Teen Mom 2 hangover medicine in the form of our After Show and bonus footage break down. On this week’s menu we’ve got more of Chelsea’s horrible case of Adamitis, Jenelle’s stand against alcohol and her roommate’s partying, Leah’s explanation as to why she felt her and Corey’s home wasn’t safe and Kailyn’s frustration at her single friends not understanding where she comes from. In addition the bonus footage reveals a super cute Aubree and Chelsea fessing up to her addiction other than Adam, leopard print!

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WARNING Do not play ding dong ditch with Bernadette Greenwald

ByDarren O

A former prosecutor has been accused of getting so fed up with kids ringing her doorbell and running away she grabbed a gun and opened fire. Get the crazy details of this one including the fact that she had the wrong kid, a big ol’ mug shot and how the lady and not the kid has been charged with crimes by the cops.

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VIDEO Project Runway’s Tim Gunn: “I haven’t had sex in 29 years”

ByDarren O

Project Runway’s Tim Gunn is arguably the most likable star in the history of reality television. If you had a poll I bet he’d win and part of what fires the adoration from his fans is how real he comes across and how candid he often is. Gunn was that and more when he revealed that it has been almost 3 decades since he has had sex. See the clip in which Tim emotionally reveals this very personal and private detail and explains the reasons why he’s had such a long dry spell.

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Confirmed: Demi Moore IS in treatment facility

ByStarcasm Staff

Yesterday we reported on a rumor that Demi Lovato was back in rehab. However, several sources have refuted that claim (originally made by blindgossip.com.)

What we can confirm, though, is that another famous woman named Demi, Demi Moore has checked into a treatment center facility center to “treat exhaustion and improve her overall health,” after being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance Tuesday for what TMZ is calling “substance abuse problems.”

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EXCLUSIVE Interview: Jenelle Evans temporarily quit Facebook and Twitter, is focusing on Jace, Gary, and loving her new school

ByStarcasm Staff

After her latest arrest, Jenelle has taken a break from her prolific Twitter and Facebook updates, and now has a representative managing those accounts until her probation is finished April 2012. Starcasm, however, was able to talk to Jenelle, and we have some updates about what’s going on in her life.

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PHOTOS of all the 2012 Puppy Bowl VIII puppies (part 2)

ByAsa Hawks

The rest of the cute and charismatic canines participating in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VIII set to air at 3pm on Super Bowl Sunday. This post features 17 more adorable doggies ranging alphabetically from Montana, a nine-week-old Collie/Rottweiler Mix, through York, an eleven-week-old Bassett Hound Mix with the only pair of over-sized floppy ears in the entire field. Keep reading for a serious dose of the warm fuzzies!

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Report: Leah Messer suffers a miscarriage

ByAsa Hawks

According to the cover story in the latest issue of OK! magazine, Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer has suffered a miscarriage. An “insider close to the reality star” reveals to the tabloid, “She was having bad cramps for the past two weeks, and then she miscarried.” Leah Messer’s fiance (and father-to-be) Jeremy Calvert reportedly spoke with OK!, saying, “It’s a devastating experience, but all I can do is support Leah and take things day by day.” He then adds, “It’s hard, but we will get through it.”

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PHOTOS All the 2012 Puppy Bowl 8 puppies (part 1)

ByAsa Hawks

Come Super Bowl Sunday Tom Brady won’t be the only cute and furry thing taking the field! That’s right, Animal Planet returns with everybody’s favorite gridiron adorabalooza… Puppy Bowl 8! This year’s lineup includes 37 pigskin playing pooches, all sponsored by pet adoption agencies around the country. Keep reading to see photos and descriptions for 20 of the 37. ***MAY CAUSE UNCONTROLLABLE AWWWWING AND TRIPS TO YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER!

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A look back: Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers ‘At the Ryman’ 20 years later

ByDarren O

What if I told you that a somewhat unheralded (chart wise anyways) release from 1992 would fall unquestionably under the title of my all time favorite live country music release? Not only that, but this release features covers only and is a completely acoustic affair. Well, this is exactly what I think of the unstoppable force that is Emmylou Harris and The Nash Ramblers At the Ryman. Take a detailed look back at an underappreciated live giant in the genre of country; a release and artist heralded for reviving The Mother Church of Country Music for which the album garnishes its name.

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Jersey Shore beats out GOP Presidential debates to win top basic cable show of the week

ByAsa Hawks

GTL reigned supreme over the GOP as MTV’s Jersey Shore finished the week ending January 22, 2012 as the most watched basic cable television show, beating out both Republican Presidential debates as well as History Channel powerhouse Pawn Stars and Lifetime’s original movie Drew Peterson: Untouchable. Keep reading for the rest of the Top 25!

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Halle Berry wants Gabriel Aubry away from daughter during child endangerment investigation

ByDarren O

The situation involving actress Halle Berry, baby daddy and model Gabriel Aubry and the custody of their daughter Nahla has taken a turn for the dramatic. The Los Angeles Police Department has launched a criminal battery and child endangerment investigation into Aubry after a nanny has accuse him of pushing her while she was holding Nahla in her arms. In addition, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is also conducting their own investigation into possible child endangerment at the hands of Aubry. Find out all the disturbing accusations Aubry’s former nanny has made and learn what legal avenue Berry is currently pursuing.

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Cynthia Nixon says being gay is her choice

ByDarren O

45-year-old veteran actress Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role as Miranda Hobbes on HBO’s smash hit Sex and the City, will not let anyone define her gayness even if her position is controversial to many. Read her succinct comments about her mid-life change in sexual orientation and how it directly challenges those who believe that you are born gay.

PHOTO Lady Bunny at the W.E. premiere in New York City

ByAsa Hawks

Madonna’s film W.E. had its New York premiere last night at the Ziegfeld Theater and those in attendance included Madonna herself, Ewan McGregor, Julia Stiles, Lucy Lawless, Gayle King, and Calvin Klein. But none of those red carpet pros could hold a candle to show-stealing drag queen Lady Bunny who wore an eye-popping ummm… I have no idea.

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Brandi Glanville hooked up with Gerard Butler for a week this summer

ByAsa Hawks

While playing “Plead the Fifth” on Watch What Happens Live! Monday night The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville revealed that she hooked up with Gerard Butler for a week this summer! Keep reading for all the hot off the presses details!

UPDATED with more juicy deets!

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Kyle Richards family vacation photos. Should they replace The Kardashians?

ByAsa Hawks

Move over Kardashians, make way for Keeping Up With The Richards!

Keep reading for a ton of Mexican beach vacation photos from one of the best looking families in all of reality television with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards, her “Sexiest Real Housewives Husband” Maricio Umansky, and their four lovely daughters: Sophia, Farrah, Alexia, and little Portia.

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PHOTO Why Kim Kardashian remains relevant

ByAsa Hawks

Just when I find myself chanting along with a number of our commenters, demanding to know the answer to the puzzling questions, “Why do people care about Kim Kardashian?!?” that’s when I usually run across a photo like this one. Suddenly I’m curious to know more about this woman – her family, the rather low quality products she endorses, everything!

But, it seems my own personal weakness may not be shared by everyone, as the Kardashian brand is beginning to be viewed as “toxic” by business insiders. What do you think? Was Kim’s farcical marriage to Kris Humphries the beginning of the end of Kardashian relevance? Or will we all be lulled back into believing that we care by more AMAZING photos of Kim? (I confess I’m feeling really, really lulled right now.)

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Teen Mom Farrah Abraham getting master’s degree, to offer scholarships to teen parents

ByAsa Hawks

It’s our weekly “What’s Farrah Abraham up to now?” post! The last time we checked in with MTV’s resident Teen Momtrepreneur she had just revealed the labels for her new “Mom & Me” brand Italian hot sauce. This week she sat down with ACT.MTV.com for an interview in which she revealed her college plans won’t be stopping at a bachelor’s degree and she hopes to help out other teen parents in similar situations by setting up scholarships!

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VIDEO I’m dazed and confused by Matthew McConaughey’s lack of aging

ByDarren O

Sometimes roles just stick with an actor and for those of us that go back far enough it’s hard to imagine Matthew McConaughey as anyone other than the never quite got out of high school facial-haired David Wooderson from 1993’s Dazed and Confused. Lucky for us the hunkified actor reprised his role for a music video and man it looks like Wooderson has been L-I-V-I-N while not aging one bit. See the great clip for “Synthesizers” by Butch Walker and the Black Widows and then catch a side-by-side of ’93 Wooderson and ’12 Wooderson.

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Chris Brown denies being back with Rihanna, shouldn’t that be the other way around?

ByDarren O

The rumor mill has been churning out some serious RiRi and Breezy reunited and it feels so good rumors lately but Chris has put all that to and end with an official announcement. Hey. Wait a minute. Shouldn’t it be Rihanna informing the world that Brown ain’t been under her umbrella? Find out about the chance meeting that set the rumors on fire and find out why Rihanna doesn’t need a rep to do her talking!

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Congressional campaign manager’s cat killed over political motivations

ByDarren O

Ken Aden is running for congress in Arkansas’ 3rd district. His campaign manager arrived home with his four children Sunday night and discovered their family pet, a Siamese cat mix, bludgeoned to death with the word “liberal” scrawled across its body. See the disturbing image (warning – graphic in nature) and read official comments from Aden.

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Is Britney Spears getting legal control of her affairs back as a wedding gift?

ByDarren O

In yet another sign of Britney Spears’ life being back on track it is being reported that her father is looking to legally halt his conservatorship as a wedding gift. Read on for the details and how Britney has managed to do what few were giving her the possibility of only a few short years ago.