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PHOTOS BIO Constantine “Dino” Tzortzis from the Bachelorette with Ashley Hebert

ByAsa Hawks

Meet Constantine Tzortzis, a 30-year-old restaurateur from Georgia who will be competing for Ashley Hebert’s heart in Season 7 of The Bachelorette. In addition to having one of the most desirable last names in all of proper name Scrabbledom, Constantine (or “Dino” as he is referred to by friends) also has a number of other desirable assets – as you will see when you crack open this installment of…

The Bachelorette Files!

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Top Chef the Musical? On Broadway?!?

ByRuby Turpin

If fans of Top Chef weren’t so sure about the cross-over with The Biggest Loser this week, how will they react to the latest rumor about the show’s next spin-off — a Broadway musical! It seems that’s exactly what host Tom Colicchio has been pitching to Bravo executive vice-president of original programming Andy Cohen. Keep reading to find out exactly what Andy said about the project and which cheftestants have already said they would be willing to do it!

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VIDEO Katy Perry performs “Friday” by Rebecca Black in Melbourne Australia

ByAsa Hawks

Never one to be afraid of having a little silly fun, Katy Perry treated fans to a performance of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” during her second concert at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia last night. Keep reading to watch the surprisingly high-quality audience video recording of Katy’s heartfelt rendition. We, we, we so excited!

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Meet Claudia Sampedro: Reggie Bush’s look-a-like replacement for Kim Kardashian

ByStarcasm Staff

Kim Kardashian’s former boyfriend Reggie Bush is moving on from Kim – – to a Kim look-a-like. Reggie is reportedly flying in to Miami to spend a week with his new girlfriend, Cuban model Claudia Sampedro. She’s got curves to rival Kim’s, and her face has similar features. At certain angles, and with the right…

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Jenelle Evans intervenes in Jennifer Del Rio vs. Josh Smith feud

ByAsa Hawks

Perhaps Jenelle Evans’ recent visit to a Buddhist monastery had an impact after all because the troubled Teen Mom 2 star has taken it upon herself to bring peace and harmony to the escalating feud between 16 and Pregnant‘s Jennifer Del Rio and Josh Smith! That’s right, Jenelle has talked with both Jennifer and Josh and offers up her summary of both sides of the story.

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Gretchen Rossi before and after plastic surgery photos

ByStarcasm Staff

Gretchen Rossi has before denied having plastic surgery (though she is open about getting regular Botox injections to stave off wrinkles,) but some new photos have surfaced of Gretchen in high school (when she was Gretchen Forward), and it just doesn’t look like the same face. First of all her nose is bit thinner now,…

SETLIST, REVIEW: Sade Soldier Of Love concert tour kickoff in Nice, France, show reveals “Ultimate Collection” of songs!

ByChris Gaines

Sade kicked off their Soldier of Love tour in Nice, France, tonight. Before the band and their lovely lead singer continue their conquering of Europe, then cross the Atlantic to take over North America, check out the photos, reviews and song selections from their first concert performance in 10 years!

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16 and Pregnant Jennifer Del Rio and Josh Smith Facebook feud continues

ByAsa Hawks

Good gracious! Jennifer Del Rio and josh Smith were featured on a single episode of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant but I already feel like I’ve watched an entire season’s worth of drama between the two teens! Keep reading for the latest chapter, which includes a screen capture posted by josh on Facebook of an alleged message from Jennifer to a former boyfriend claiming she was pregnant and he was the father!

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PHOTOS RHONYC Kelly Bensimon celebrates her 43rd birthday at Tao in Las Vegas

ByAsa Hawks

The Real Housewives of New York City‘s only certified super model Kelly Bensimon took time out of a busy schedule that includes posing for Playboy, making sand angels, having nightmares about Bethenny and strutting her rock solid bikini bod on the beaches of Miami to celebrate her 43rd birthday at Tao nightclub inside the Venetian hotel Las Vegas, Nevada last night.

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PHOTOS – Who designed Princess Kate’s wedding dress?

ByStarcasm Staff

Finally! After months and months of desperate speculation, and even sketches aiming to read Kate’s mind and predict the future, we finally know The Dress that Kate Middleton wore when she officially became Princess Kate! She made a good choice. It’s a beautiful silhouette with a cinched waist and lots of delicate lace. It just…

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Royal Wedding madness: British plumber gets William and Kate’s faces tattooed on his teeth

ByStarcasm Staff

Granted, the Royal Wedding nonsense is a fun escape from the everyday drudgery, and an excuse for The News to report on something fluffy, frilly, and light instead of war, radiation poisoning, how our kids’ futures are doomed (a staple topic of the news since The News was invented) and the most depressing of all:…

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Three-year-old bridesmaid Grace van Cutsem photobombs the Royal Wedding first kiss

ByStarcasm Staff

More like Grace van Cute-sem! The Royal Wedding is a real life fairytale. Or, at least a real life production of pomp and circumstance that can no doubt be uncomfortable, boring, and noisy! Almost every news photographer in the world was at Westminster Abbey this morning to catch every nanosecond of the Royal Wedding between…

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VIDEO: Donald Trump goes pottymouth with “F words” tirade at Las Vegas speech, announces candidacy?

ByChris Gaines

They normally say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, so maybe the Donald thought all the “F bombs” dropped at a speech wouldn’t go beyond the casino walls. That’s not how it works, though, and Starcasm has some of the high rollin’ highlights straight from Trump’s pottymouth, including a side comment about his candidacy that sounds a lot like he’s made up his mind!

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Sara Evans’ ex accuses singer of exposing children to drugs

ByDarren O

The divorce and subsequent custody battle between country singer Sara Evans and her ex-husband Craig Schelske has been one of the most vicious and heated in recent memory. Accusations of infidelity involving Richard Marx, a nanny who sued for 3 million and a monitored love of internet porn are all part of this embittered split and now Schelske is attempting to get 50/50 custody of their three children with more damaging claims that could prevent Evans from being able to tour.

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VIDEO Leah Messer sort of discusses marriage on Dr. Oz

ByDarren O

Check out a teaser clip of Leah Messer from the upcoming Dr. Oz teen pregnancy special in which she discusses her relationship troubles with Corey. But then again she sort of doesn’t – guess that’s why they call ’em “teasers.” As a bonus find out who Maci Bookman is and how she looks a lot like Maci Bookout!

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PHOTO Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson on the cover of Cabo Social Magazine

ByAsa Hawks

Kelly Bensimon may have been on the cover of Playboy and Kim Zolciak’s baby bump may have been featured on Life & Style, but neither of those compare to the blond matriarchs of Orange County Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson who shared their lovely faces and ample bosomry on the cover of Cobao Social magazine’s 5th Anniversary Issue! Keep reading to see the Orange County bounty and find out which ’80s television star Tamra Barney is planning on spending Cinco de Mayo with in Vegas!

Rebecca Black to perform tonight on MTV’s O Music Awards

ByAsa Hawks

Internet sensation (and starcasm fave) Rebecca Black has been added to the roster of stars that will be performing during the first ever O Music Awards (OMAs) presented by MTV. Rebecca is a perfect fit for the OMAs, which “celebrates and honors the art, creativity, personality, technology and migration of music into the digital space.” Keep reading to find out who else will be performing as well as when and where to tune it to watch it all!

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PHOTO Teen Moms Maci Bookout, Kailyn Lowry, Leah Messer tape pregnancy special for Dr. Oz

ByDarren O

Teen Moms Maci Bookout, Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer have taped an upcoming epsiode of Dr. Oz that will coincide with the 10th Annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy in the US. See a great photo of the three with their babies and find out what to expect, like maybe an update on Leah and Corey’s status, from the special episode set to air on May 3.

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VIDEO Lady Gaga performs “Judas” on Ellen DeGeneres Show

ByAsa Hawks

Lady Gaga was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today and she treated the world to the first televised performance of her new single “Judas” from her much-anticipated sophomore album Born This Way. Keep reading for a video of her performance as well as her spirited interview with Ellen in which she talks about the last time she wore jeans, the key to happiness and how she thinks of herself as a loser at times.

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PHOTOS John Fogerty ‘jogs’ through the concrete jungle

ByDarren O

Check out music legend John Fogerty as he gets his jog on in Los Angeles. The 65-year-old rocker looked great wearing a colorful bandana and bright yellow shorts. While enjoying the pics see a video of a personal favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival song and read just some of the reasons why I wouldn’t disagree with Bruce Springsteen’s assessment that he’s the Hank Williams of his generation.

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PHOTO Jonah Hill gun texting from 21 Jump Street set

ByDarren O

Check out a great photo tweeted from the set of 21 Jump Street that shows a slimmed down Jonah hill gun texting in a white tuxedo and Vans. Also follow up on Johnny Depp’s confirmation that he will be making a cameo and see a big ol’ photo of Channing Tatum who will be reprising the role of hunky undercover high schooler cop Tom Hanson.

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Are 16 & Pregnant’s Jennifer Del Rio and Josh Smith still together?

ByDarren O

Everyone wants to know if 16 & Pregnant’s Jennifer Del Rio and baby-daddy Josh Smith are still together. Their volatile relationship dominated the story line of her episode and they’ve since filed restraining orders against each other following an altercation that left Josh’s face bloodied. See what Jennifer had to say about her and Josh during the After Show interview as well as her most recent, as in yesterday recent, answer to the big question.

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Red meat conflict gets Suvir Saran eliminated from Top Chef

ByRuby Turpin

  Chef Suvir Saran is a “visionary and his integrity will take him very far”, at least according to Chef Traci Des Jardins; but it won’t take him any further this season on Top Chef Masters. In the Biggest Loser challenge, the chefs were asked to transform the high calorie foods that Biggest Loser Season…

VIDEO: Atlanta tornado forecaster Megan McGlover of “WMLM” reporting from her bathtub!

ByChris Gaines

Megan McGlover started the day with an eloquent blog post about the beauty of unpredictable weather, and ended it cowering in her bathtub reconsidering everything! See the viral video that shows how one Georgian chose to hilariously handle the tornados outside.

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16 and Pregnant’s Jordan Ward wedding photos

ByAsa Hawks

When I wrote my profile on Jordan Ward prior to her appearance on the season premiere of 16 and Pregnant Season 3, I included the fact that the young mother had married Brian Finder, the father of her son Noah, in January. (The wedding was never mentioned during the episode or After Show interview with Jordan even though MTV was there to capture it on film. Could this mean they intend to use the footage for Teen Mom 3?!?) Anyways, keep reading for photos of the lovely Jordan on her special day!

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Jersey Shore’s Angelina Pivarnick is pregnant

ByAsa Hawks

I guess we all figured that with all that smushin’ there would eventually be some pushin’ and that’s exactly what two-time Jersey Shore cast-off Angelina Pivarnick will be doing at some point in the next nine months – because she’s pregnant! Keep reading for baby daddy info and a whole bunch of Angelina snark.

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PHOTOS Pia Toscano at US Weekly Annual Hot Hollywood Style Issue Event

ByAsa Hawks

We have a Pia Toscano sighting! The American Idol alum took time out of recording her sure-to-be number one debut album to attend the Us Weekly Annual “Hot Hollywood Style Issue” Event held last night at Eden in Los Angeles. With AI already disappearing in her rear view mirror, Pia took her place among other “Hot Hollywood Style” stars like Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Joe Jonas and Hayden Panettiere at the event – and dare I say she held her own quite nicely!

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Did Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais split his winnings with Mike Isabella to open up Graffiato?

ByRuby Turpin

Pack your knives and go for it! Top Chef All-Stars runner-up Mike Isabella, is hiring servers and cooks for his new Washington DC restaurant, Graffiato, How many miles would you drive to find out what pepperoni sauce tastes like; or, if you’ve got the resume, to be on the line cooking it for Chef Isabella?…

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Teen Mom 2’s Jo Rivera drops first official rap video

ByDarren O

We’ve been all over Teen Mom 2 Kailyn Lowry’s baby-daddy Jonathan “Jo” Rivera and his attempts to launch a career in the rap game. He’s posted a number of videos to YouTube but it’s all been free form until now. That’s right Jo, stage name N.I.C.K. B has released an official music video for a song called “Unthinkable Remix.” In the clip Rivera shows some of his rap skills and his bedroom skills as he spends a little time with an older lady in a motel room.

See the clip and read what Kailyn’s thoughts are about Jo’s current motivations.

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Born Again! President Obama releases long form Hawaii birth certificate at press conference, Donald Trump replies

ByChris Gaines

It has finally happened: President Barack Obama released his long form certificate of birth from the state of Hawaii. See what’s on it, if it answers any longstanding questions, or simply creates more… and perhaps more important: What does Donald Trump have to say about it?

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‘The Voice’ premiere recap with list of performers and teams

ByDarren O

The much hyped singing competition show The Voice featuring coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera premiered tonight. Check out our round-up including a list of performers with photos, what songs were performed, which coaches chose who and a poll that will let your voice be heard in regards to which team you feel is the strongest so far!

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Lynn Tilton and Forbes debate her billionaire status; is she going broke?

ByRuby Turpin

Lynn Tilton wants to know why everyone is paying attention to her all of a sudden. The handcuffs and whips have been on her office wall for ages, and she offered her executives jello shots off her abs at the Christmas party years ago. It isn’t like she just started wearing leather body suits to…

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Jenelle Evans visits a Buddhist Monastery

ByAsa Hawks

Can you say Teen Mommmmmmmmmmmmm?

In an apparent attempt to gain a little peace in her drama-filled life Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans visited the Wat Carolina Buddhist Monastery after her Teen Mom Brawl court hearing earlier in the day. Jenelle is seen in the photo doing a little meditation while sitting at a small bell tower thing. (Pardon my lack of Buddhist terminological skills)

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PHOTOS Bob Dylan at Byron Bay Bluesfest in New South Wales Australia

ByStarcasm Staff

The most influential musician of the last 100 years was on hand to help close out the Byron Bay Bluesfest in New South Wales, Australia as 69-year-old legend Bob Dylan rocked the Mojo stage Monday and Tuesday. See photos of Bob down under, set lists from both shows and a dream Australian-themed set list of slightly altered Dylan tunes!

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PHOTOS Jenelle Evans, Brittany Maggard, Britany Truett arrive for court

ByDarren O

It was like a Teen Mom fight catwalk at the Brunswick County Courthouse today as the three main players in the infamous brawl all appeared for their scheduled court date. See Evans, Britany Truett and Brittany Maggard taking the walk of shame and catch up on the results of this initial appearance including the probability that Evans will be going to trial.

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Biggest Loser love connection: Who is Austin Andrews dating?

ByRuby Turpin

Twitter is . . . well . . . a twitter about rumors Austin Andrews found love on The Biggest Loser ranch this season. But his dad, Ken Andrews, who was eliminated this week isn’t talking. The Pasadena, California Pastor will comment on his falling out with Olympic Gold Medalist, Rulon Gardner, and about the…

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Lindsay Lohan’s latest victim is Kristin Chenoweth

ByDarren O

Jay Leno managed to land Lindsay Lohan for an interview that is set to air tonight. Lost amid the million reports about what LiLo discusses and how she received a standing ovation (REALLY!?!) is that there is yet another victim in her downward spiral, Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth. Read on to find out how Chenoweth got wronged and her pleasant reaction via Twitter. Oh, and I’ve got some video from Lohan’s interview if you’re interested.

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Jenelle Evans ready to fight videotaped fight charges

ByDarren O

Another day, another court date for Teen Mom Jenelle Evans. The firecracker from Oak Island, North Carolina is scheduled today for her first appearance in regards to the charges stemming from the violent videotaped fight with Britany Truett. Her lawyer is hopeful a settlement can be reached but if not, you guessed it, Jenelle is ready to fight!

Bonus: Find out why Evans will be in court again on Friday and see her tweet that just might summarize her attorney’s argument for leniency.

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Rob Schneider marries, Gigilo no more

ByDarren O

Deuce Bigalow is a Gigolo no more! Funnyman Rob Schneider married his long time girlfriend and Mexican TV producer Patricia Azarcoya Arce in a private ceremony over the weekend. Read Rob’s blissful statement and see two great photos of the couple together. All I can say after seeing Schneider’s new bride is, “Deuce, ya done good sir!”

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Mob Wives’ Karen Gravano’s actual mug shot photo from 2000 ecstasy ring arrest

ByAsa Hawks

As part of the marketing for VH1’s new reality series Mob Wives the cast members all posed for fake mug shots to poke a little fun at the organized crime theme of the show. But, for Karen Gravano, it wasn’t the first time in front of a booking camera! Keep reading to see her intimidating mug shot from a 2000 arrest (alongside her infamous father) for being part of a multimillion dollar ecstasy ring!

What is Bethenny Frankel’s net worth?

ByStarcasm Staff

Some love her, some hate her, but for whatever it’s worth Bethenny Frankel transformed herself from a broke unknown natural foods chef to a Reality Star, best-selling author, and low-calorie margarita bottler worth (a reported) $120 million. She got her start on the Real Housewives of New York as Jill Zarin’s broke, wise-cracking friend. By…

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PHOTOS Is LeAnn Rimes copying Brandi Glanville?

ByStarcasm Staff

The Brandi Glanville-LeAnn Rimes-Eddie Cibrian live soap opera might might be enough to fill the void left by One Life to Live and All My Children. At the very least it’s a Lifetime movie that can’t end well. In fact, Eddie and LeAnn met on the set of a Lifetime movie, Nora Roberts’ Northern Lights! Keep reading for a little background on trist and see LeAnn’s Single-White-Femalish Twitpic imitation of Brandi Glanville in a bikini!

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PHOTOS VIDEOS Rebecca Black on the red carpet at “Prom” premiere

ByAsa Hawks

“Friday” singer Rebecca Black made her first major red carpet appearance Thursday night at the premiere of the film Prom held at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles. See photos and videos of the 13-year-old overnight star as she talks about her upcoming 5-song EP set to be released soon!

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Lynn Tilton: “Distressed Diva” billionaire reality star turns around failing businesses and gives Real Housewives a run for their money

ByRuby Turpin

When Diva of Distressed premiers on the Sundance Channel, the first things viewers will see are Tilton’s hair, her legs, her cleavage. The first things they’ll think about are her money and her power. How could anyone miss these things, when Tilton, in her skin-tight clothing, stiletto heels, and waist-length platinum blonde hair gets off her private jet, swishes across the screen, and gives pep talks to men in jeans and hard hats?

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Was Jillian Michael’s family emergency in New Zealand related to her adoption plans?

ByRuby Turpin

Biggest Loser star and fitness dominatrix Jillian Michaels missed this week’s New Zealand weigh in for a “family emergency.” Let’s hope everything is OK. Whatever might have been going on to prompt an unplanned return to LA in February when the New Zealand episode was filmed, the big family news now is that Michaels has…

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PHOTOS Amy Poehler looking rough at Hoodwinked Too! premiere

ByDarren O

While many of my compatriots consider themselves Tina Fey men I’ve always been partial to Amy Poehler’s look which made this post purty difficult! Amy made an appearance at her film Hoodwinked Too’s premiere at Tribeca over the weekend and the Parks and Recreation star was looking rough. Read on to see the full monte and to get a side-by-side of her recent appearance at Paleyfest in comparison to her over-the-weekend red carpet showing.

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Leah Messer moves out of her and Corey’s house

ByAsa Hawks

In what may be the straw that breaks the backs of Teen Mom 2 hopeless romantics, Leah Messer was photographed earlier today moving her belongings out of the home she shared with Corey Simms in Clay, West Virginia. Keep reading for dramatic photos of Leah, Corey and the twins on an extremely emotional (and drearily rainy) day.

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PHOTO Wet Paris Hilton slips-n-slides on Easter

ByDarren O

When I first caught the “after the jump” photo tweeted by Beverly Hills Housewife Kyle Richards of her famous niece Paris Hilton I was bowing down to Paris’ ability to get wet, slip-n-slide on her knees, and still provide a happy ending (that sounded dirty). But now I’m crying foul.

See the great Paris Hilton slip-n-slide photo from Easter weekend that I believe is too good to be true!

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Fan Crystal Thornton who died during, yet survived Lady Gaga concert

ByDarren O

Today’s Tasty Peep is 33-year-old Crystal Thornton from Lyles, Tennessee. Crystal is a devoted “little monster” that made her way to the Lady Gaga concert Tuesday night in Nashville where she proceeded to die during the opening act! Died, as in unconscious with no heartbeat dead but thankfully for her some seriously well-trained paramedics were on hand and brought her back to life. Catch up with Crystal and read her brief but amazing quote that shows some unmitigated “mother monster” devotion!

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Did Jennifer Del Rio scheme pregnancy to appear on 16 & Pregnant?

ByDarren O

The latest in the he said, she said war of words between 16 & Pregnant’s Jennifer Del Rio and baby-daddy Josh Smith is bringing up the same old question of whether or not the Teen Mom franchise on MTV encourages teen pregnancy.

Read Josh’s conspiracy theory argument from court papers in which he states he was set up and that Jennifer’s pregnancy was no accident.

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PHOTOS Da Brat gets amazing Michael Jackson tattoo on her leg

ByAsa Hawks

Shawntae “Da Brat” Harris was just released from prison last month after serving three years for assault after smashing a nightclub hostess over the head with a bottle of rum, and the first thing she did was rush down to the tattoo parlor to pay homage to the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson! Keep reading to see photos of the da tat Da Brat got as well as details of the amazing assault she went to jail for and a video of her back in the studio with Jermaine Dupri.

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PHOTOS VIDEOS BIO of Ben Flajnik from The Bachelorette 2011 with Ashley Hebert

ByAsa Hawks

Meet Benajmin Flajnik, a 28-year-old winery owner from San Diego who will be one of the many eligible bachelors competing for the heart of Ashley Hebert in the upcoming seventh season of The Bachelorette! There are photos, a radio interview and even a bit of trouble with the law – everything you need to know to already have an opinion when Ben meets Ashley Hebert during the premiere May 23!

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Mob Wives’ Drita D’Avanzo’s f-bombs get radio host fired

ByStarcasm Staff

Radio host John Tabacco got whacked from his job at 970 AM after only two episodes of his family business show thanks to some on-air F-bombs from guest Drita D’avanzo from VH1’s controversial new reality series Mob Wives. Listen to the complete radio show and read D’Avanzo and Tabacco’s shocked reactions to the news!