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PHOTOS and Guide to Kat von D’s hand tattoos

Kat von D, that tattooed icon who is now engaged to bad-boy Jesse James, is nothing if not decorated. She’s got tattoos all over her body, but recently her hands have received their share of attention while we ogled her engagement ring (which she’s been wearing for several months, but only recently confirmed an engagement):…

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PHOTOS More press stills from X-Men: First Class including January Jones as Emma Frost

A few more photos have been officially released from the film X-Men First Class and the good news is that we get to see a clear shot of January Jones as the intimidatingly lust-worthy Emma Frost! The bad news is that she’s not wearing her glorified lingerie costume. (Cue Debbie Downer music)

But hey, we take what we can get right? Plus, there’s something to be said for skin-tight white leather pant suits stuffed to capacity with January goodness!

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Jersey Shore Season 4 to be filmed in… ITALY!

Beginning later this year the Jersey Shore mantra GTL will stand for Gorgonzola, Tuscany and Leonardo as America’s favorite group of hedonistic Guidos and Guidettes head to their homeland for the fourth season of their hit reality series. That’s right – Snooki, The Situation, J-Woww, Pauly D, Sammi Sweetheart, Ronnie, Vinny and Deena will be packing their bags and headed to Italy! Keep reading for the official statement from MTV and a very unfortunate mashup of The Situation and Michelangelo’s David!

Lisa Vanderpump mistakes a RumbaTime watch tube for a vibrator
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PHOTO Lisa Vanderpump mistakes watch for a sex toy? (Giggy remains unfazed)

See a hilarious photo of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Lisa Vanderpump at a Golden Globes gifting suite and read the equally hilarious story involving a suggestive looking tube and something called RumbaTime!

Oh, and your weekly dose of Giggy Zen is included.

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Teen Mom Chelsea Houska shares photo and videos of Aubree

Teen Mom Chelsea Houska has taken to her Twitter account and a newly created YouTube page to share some seriously adorable images of her baby daughter Aubree Skye. Check them out, especially a goo-goo-gushing inspiring pic of Aubree discovering the simple joy of popcorn, to get a reminder of what all this Teen Mom stuff is really about, the babies!

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PHOTOS Debbie Gibson and Tiffany at Mega Python vs. Gatoroid premiere

1980s teen music sensations Tiffany and Debbie Gibson have left the differences they apparently never had behind to star in the latest installment of the SyFy channel’s wonderfully campy low-budget horror movie series titled Mega Python vs. Gatoroid. The much-anticipated super-creature super-collider premieres on the network Saturday night at 9/8c but the film had its World Premiere event at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City last night and of course Debbie and Tiffany were in attendance!

Keep reading to see photos from the red carpet and watch both women make a surprise appearance on Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen in which one of them reveals a past relationship with a member of New Kids on the Block!

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“Golden Voice” Ted Williams say no no no to rehab

The strange and twisting turns in the life of “Golden Voiced” homeless man turned viral video phenomenon Ted Williams has taken another bad turn. He has ditched rehab today after only a two week stay and is reportedly on his way to see his girlfriend who is in a California rehab center.

Read Dr. Phil’s statement in regards to the troubling news and catch up on all the latest deets for the wild ride that is Ted Williams’ pop-viral life.

PHOTO Debbie Gibson runs into love interest from 80’s videos

80’s megastar Debbi Gibson has been reunited with her old arch nemesis Tiffany in what promises to be a wonderfully campy science fiction film “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid.” While this is great it was a recent twit-pic she posted that really blew my mind. She randomly bumped into the guy who played her love interest in the music videos for “Foolish Beat Of My Heart” and “Lost In Your Eyes.”

Check out the twit-pic, the old school videos in question, a pic of Debbie and Tiffany looking hot from a recent premiere for their film and help me try to figure what the video dude’s name is!

RHOBH A guide to Camille Donatacci Grammer’s appearances in Playboy magazine Part 2
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RHOBH A guide to Camille Donatacci Grammer’s appearances in Playboy magazine Part 2

Welcome to the second installment of the Camille Donatacci Grammer Playboy files featuring edited versions of Camille’s appearance in the pages – and on the cover of – the January/February 1997 issue Readers’ Choice Supermodels – Playboy’s Book of Lingerie. Camille once again strips down in public in New York City, this time taking us all on a patr-erotic journey through New York Harbor to pay tribute to The Statue of Liberty? Oh Camille… Blame it on the editing I suppose.

The King’s Speech leads 2011 Oscar Nominations! 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Academy President Tom Sherak and Academy Award Winner Mo’Nique announced the 83rd annual Academy Award nominations! 10 Best Picture nominees: Black Swan The Fighter Inception The Kids Are All Right The King’s Speech 127 Hours the social network Toy Story 3 True Grit Winter’s Bone Supporting Actress: Any Adams – The Fighter Helena Bonham-Carter –…

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VIDEO – Young Ricky Gervais was ’80s pop singer in Seona Dancing

Before Ricky-Gervais was the middle-aged, creator of two of the best television shows both in the U.S. and across the pond (The Office and Extras), or a middle-aged trimmed-down Golden Globes host’ he was a pop singer who modeled himself after David Bowie. It was the ’80s, Ricky Gervais was thin and hot in an…

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The Bachelor: How did Michelle Money get a black eye?

The Bachelor contestant and actress Michelle Money woke up one morning with a black eye, and claimed to have no idea how it happened! While she claimed ignorance about it’s creation, she did hope it would score some sympathy from bachelor Brad Womack and snag her a date with him (or that the producers would…

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Taylor Armstrong Tulsa Union High School yearbook photos as Shana Hughes

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Taylor Armstrong has quite the mysterious past that includes being attached to numerous business start-ups and almost as many aliases. The earliest of those aliases is Shana Hughes, the name she was going by while a senior at Tulsa Union High School in Oklahoma. Keep reading for numerous photos from her junior and senior years including her senior portrait from the 1989 TUHS yearbook!

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PHOTOS Talia Balsam, the only woman George Clooney will ever marry

George Clooney broke the hearts of women across the globe including model-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis when he revealed to Piers Morgan that Talia Balsam would be the only woman he will ever marry. Wait, who’s Talia Balsam!?!

Well read on and we’ll answer just that including a photo gallery as well as the low down on the handsome Mad Men actor the actress is currently married to.

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PHOTOS, VIDEO – US Skins MTV: Sofia Black-D’Elia as hot lesbian Tea

Tonight’s Skins episode features the sure to be controversial Tea (Sofia Black D’Elia), a new character for the US remake. Tea is cheerleader, and out-and-proud lesbian (except to her parents) who woos girls and dumps them because she feels like no one is interesting enough. Just the first episode of Skins inciting a firestorm of…

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VIDEOS Amazing entries for The Situation’s web series

It’s hard to argue that reality America has become The Situation nation and now us non Jersey types can star alongside Mike Sorrentino in his upcoming web series on Yobi.tv! That’s friggin’ right, you can submit a video entry to show why you gots whats the Sitch needs to take his game to the next level. Even grenades have a shot, well that’s not true cause ya’ know Mike is never down with the grenades. Boom! Check out some eye poppin’ submissions and find out how to register for your dang self.

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Teen Mom Leah Messer defends her love for daughter Ali

The most recent episode of Teen Mom 2 revealed an extremely emotional moment in the lives of Leah Messer, Corey Simms and their daughter Ali. As an observant mother Leah noticed that there appeared to be issues with Ali’s development in relation to her twin sister Aleeah. In response she took Ali to the doctor and discovered that her worst fears may be realized.

Read a recent tweet from the Teen Mom in which she takes offense to an insinuation that she would favor daughter Aleeah over Ali and see the emotional first visit to the doctor in case you missed it.

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PHOTOS Teen Mom Farrah Abraham models furkini for a motorcycle calendar

In addition to being a star of MTV’s Teen Mom, an author (she’s currently working on a book) and a culinary student with dreams of someday opening a restaurant, 19-year-old Farrah Abraham is also finding time to pursue a professional modeling career! Keep reading to see photos from her photo shoot for the 2011 Mastering the Art of American Motorcycles 16-month calendar and find out from the photographer what it was like working with a real deal reality superstar!

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PHOTOS ‘Glee’ cast celebrate Naya Rivera’s 24th birthday in Vegas

A star studded line up from TV’s hit show Glee got together over the weekend to celebrate cast-mate Naya Rivera’s 24th birthday. Check out some great photos of the birthday gal along with the cast members in attendence. Also find out who were notable no-shows including Mark Salling whom Naya allegedly had a heated break-up with.

Teen Mom 2 Jenelle Evans and her son Jace
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Teen Mom 2 Jenelle Evans admits Andrew Lewis isn’t Jace’s father?

Who needs to watch Teen Mom 2 when the drama plays out in the tabloids and online in real time every day?!? Keep reading for the latest in the Jenelle Evans/Kaylin Zorich virtual battle royale including Jenelle’s apparent admission that Kaylin was telling the truth when she told OK! magazine that Andrew Lewis couldn’t be the father of Jenelle’s son Jace!

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Kaylin Zorich responds to Jenelle Evans Facebook feud

The feudal fallout continues from this week’s OK! magazine story in which Jenelle Evans’ friend Kaylin Zorich says the Teen Mom 2 star has been lying about who the father of her son Jace really is. Jenelle responded by posting Kaylin’s phone number and mugshot on Facebook and now Kaylin talks with us to offer up her reaction to The False Father Facebook Feud Fiasco!

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PHOTOS Pregnant Rachel Zoe out shopping in Beverly Hills

One of the soldiers in the ever-growing baby bump army was spotted out and about earlier today as celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe went shopping with a couple pieces of yummy looking arm man-candy on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. See photos of her almost concealed expanding belly and find out which body parts she seems to have left home without!

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Wallpaper promo photos for ‘Kourtney and Kim Take New York’

On Sunday, January 23 at 10/9c on E! the Kardashians further expand their reality show empire by invading the Big Apple when sisters “Kourtney and Kim Take New York.” Keep reading for tons of high-resolution promo images you can use to decorate your desktop or just stare at longingly until five o’clock comes around. Also includes the video trailer and a preview clip!

Teen Mom 2 Jenelle Evans
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Teen Mom 2 Jenelle Evans responds to Kaylin Zorich’s accusations that Andrew isn’t Jace’s father

In this week’s issue of OK! magazine a friend of Jenelle Evans named Kaylin Zorich reveals the Teen Mom 2 star hasn’t been completely honest about the identity of the father of her one-year-old son Jace. As you might expect, this doesn’t sit too well with Jenelle who responded by posting numerous things about Kaylin on her Facebook fan page including a mug shot and her phone number! Keep reading for all the over-the-top Teen Momma drama!

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Roger Ebert before and after new face photos

Roger Ebert has struggled with complications from jaw cancer for the past five years. He’s currently cancer-free, but missing a good chunk of jaw and the ability to talk without a computer. But that hasn’t stopped him from working on the development of a new movie-review television show, and now he’s got a new prosthetic…

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PHOTO Katy Perry chillin’ with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg

Katy Perry is everywhere these days and her latest quest featured a trip to our modern day version of Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, the campus of Facebook! That’s right Perry and her fireworks got a golden ticket and were allowed to roam the campus of the social network company’s headquarters.

Check out the full great and awkward photo Katy posted of herself with CEO Mark Zuckerburg along with her comment about the pic.

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Todd Palin alleged prostitute mistress Shailey Tripp offered services for dental work and groceries

Affair rumors have exploded again for Sarah and Todd Palin as the National Enquirer and additional sources have come out with a report accusing Todd of having an affair with massage therapist Shailey Tripp from, you guessed it, Wasilla, Alaska.

Read on for what little I could find out about Shailey Tripp who appears to be in virtual hiding (not good news for the Palins) including a fleamarket ad in which she offers massage services for a number of fair trade items such as dental work and groceries!

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Camille Grammer in red dress on the red carpet
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RHOBH A guide to Camille Grammer’s appearances in Playboy magazine Part 1

As mentioned numerous times on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, America’s favorite least favorite housewife Camille Donatacci Grammer has graced the pages of various Playboy magazine publications over the years, and in honor of The National Enquirer‘s announcement that Hurricane Camille would be back for a second season of the popular reality series, I’ve compiled a fairly comprehensive guide to her Playboy print appearances! Keep reading for the first installment with Camille’s appearances from 1995-1997!

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s upskirt is country strong!

Gwyneth Paltrow has been riding a wave of success following her film “Country Strong” and her well received appearance on the hit TV show Glee. Over across the big pong the actress took it to the next A-list level as she revealed a little too much after leaving the May Fair Hotel in London.

Check out some serious SFW Gwyneth upskirt whoops right here folks!

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‘The Bachelor’ Brad Womack mug shot photo from 1993 felony arrest!

Check out this little skeleton that just danced out of The Bachelor Brad Womack’s closet – a felony arrest record! The 38-year-old manly man from Texas was arrested by the San Marcos Police Department in 1993 and went in to update his mug shot just last year. Keep reading for all the arrest details and to see one of the handsomest celebrity mug shots ever!

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Hi-res PHOTOS of Magneto and Professor X from ‘X-Men: First Class’

A couple days ago we saw the first images of the cast of X-Men: First Class in costume featuring nine of the mutant stars looking MARVELous. Now we have the first official high-resolution press stills from the film featuring the leader of the X-Men Professor X (played by James McAvoy) and super-villain Magneto (played by Michael Fassbender). Keep reading for all the wallpaper-sized mutant glory!

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Kim Kardashian vs. Teen Moms!

Here at Starcasm we are all about keeping up with Kim Kardashian and all our favorite Teen Moms but not in a million years did I see the two forces coming together in a virtual war of words! Somehow, someway the two unstoppable pop phenomenons have found themselves at the doorsteps of a battle over the issue of teen pregnancy and it ain’t pretty folks.

Read what Kim K blogged and then batten down your hatches for Amber Portwood’s and Jenelle Evans’ heated returns of fire. Pop culture cat fight!

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PHOTOS Heather Graham looking rather thin at ‘Portlandia’ screening

Heather Graham was on hand for a special screening of the upcoming TV show “Portlandia” in New York City yesterday. The star was all smiles during the red carpet arrival but from the photos taken she looked noticeably thin. She was still radiant but check out multiple photos as well as a side-by-side to see what appears to be a much skinnier Heather Graham.

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PHOTOS VIDEOS BIO of Pia Toscano from 2011 American Idol 10

Fox’s popular reality talent competition American Idol kicks off its tenth season tonight with the first half of their New York/New Jersey auditions featuring a crew of judges that includes veteran Randy Jackson alongside newcomers Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Jennifer Lopez with Interscope Geffen A&M Records chairman Jimmy Iovine serving as the in-house mentor.

Among those who auditioned in the Big Apple is 21-year-old Pia Toscano from Howard Beach, New York. Her unique name may ring a bell among devout Idol fans as she tried out for the show in Season 6 and made it all the way through to the top 40 before being eliminated. Keep reading for photos, videos and a little background info on this sexy singing soul sister!

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The Bachelor Brad Womack high school yearbook photos as Brad Pickelsimer

Being a handsome, single man is nothing new for Brad Womack, the 38-year-old bar owner from Texas who is currently trying to decide between 30 attractive women competing for his affection on the 15th season of ABC’s The Bachelor.

I’m not just talking about Brad’s first run on The Bachelor three years ago, when he left a duo of potential future Mrs. Womacks in the lurch after turning down both DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft during the final rose ceremony. Brad was officially handsome dating all the way back to 1989 when he was voted “Mr. Handsome” during his sophomore year at Livingston High School in Texas! Check out multiple photos of the dapper whipper-snapper from his high school yearbook and find out why his name isn’t Brad Womack but… Brad Pickelsimer?!?

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MUGSHOTS Florida men accused of snorting human and dog ashes

Five suspects allegedly broke into a Marion County, FL home for a burglary and tried to get high by sniffing human and dog ashes they mistakenly identified as cocaine.

Read on for all the strange details of the Keith Richards reenactment, a video report and large high-res mugshots of the three adults being charged for the crime.

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VIDEO – Does Kim Richards have a drinking problem?

The teaser trailer for the upcoming Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion features Andy Cohen asking former child-star Kim Richards point-blank about a rumor that briefly circled around the internet a few months: “Do you have a drinking problem?” It’s hard to make-out what really happened because of the editing, but it appears that this…

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David Brent and Michael Scott are finally going to meet!

Since the first few episodes, and even long meandering story-lines (not to mention the unadressed documentary film crew that follows both  of the office staff)  from U.S. The Office are plucked straight from the Ricky Gervais-created U.K. The Office, the fanboy fantasy of Michael Scott and David Brent is kind of minbendingly sci-fi. It’s like…

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Box of ‘sex toys’ tips Tammy Lynn Michaels off about Melissa Etheridge affair

A misdelivered box of sex toys is no way to find out that your relationship is over. This is especially true when the box was intended to be shared by your lover and her “best man” who happens to be a woman.

Alas, this is the sad story of Tammy Lynn Michaels according to her most recent blog post in regards to her ex Melissa Etheridge and her new lover Linda Wallem. Read on for the poetic blog bomb comments dropped by Tammy!

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Adult themed game BoneCraft lampoons Worlds of Warcraft

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, well I would argue that in today’s media cycle a porn-parody is the highest compliment any pop culture phenomenon can achieve. And now “Worlds of Warcraft,” the game a gazillion people have played has been bestowed with this ultimate demarcation.

“BoneCraft” exists and you’ve been warned! Read on for what SFW deets I could share and see a clip from my favorite South Park episode that also targeted the mega-popular game.

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VIDEO Snooki’s publicist vs. Bill O’Reilly’s producer

These are strange media times we’re living in and I have a wonderful example of this via a video clip from The O’Reilly Factor. Watch as Bill O’Reilly’s publicist attempts to barge in on a Snooki book signing but gets headed off at the pass by the Jersey Shore reality star’s publicist. Middle men and women of the world unite!

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VIDEO Teen Mom 2 Episode 2 After Show with Leah, Jenelle, Kailyn and Chelsea

The girls from Teen Mom 2 sat down with MTV’s SunChin Pak to talk about the issues that came up in tonight’s second episode of the first season of the new reality series. Keep reading to find out how Leah dealt with her baby’s health issues, how Jenelle feels about her custody battle with her mom, whether Chelsea thinks getting back with her notorious baby daddy Adam is a good idea, and if Kailyn regrets announcing she was dating someone new via Facebook!

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PHOTO First look at X-Men: First Class in costumes

See the first photo of the X-Men: First Class cast in costume including Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Rose Byrne as Moira MacTaggert, January Jones as Emma Frost, Jason Flemyng as Azazel, Nicholas Hoult as Beast, Lucas Till as Havok, Zoe Kravitz as Angel, Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique and James McAvoy as a standing upright Professor Charles Xavier!

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A look back: Willie Nelson’s ‘Spirit’ 15 years later

So what if I told you that musical legend Willie Nelson released arguably his best album in 1996 to little fanfare or critical acclaim? And what if I told you that if this hidden gem were to be classified as a “country” album that it would be the very best release under that genre in the last 20 years? You would probably think, like that character in Willie’s classic song, that I’m crazy right? Well I may be crazy but this is exactly my opinion of Nelson’s masterpiece Spirit.

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VIDEO Teen Mom 2 Jenelle Evans smoking pot (or a funny looking cigarette)

Back before she had to deal with the stress of being an international celebrity (and mother), Teen Mom 2‘s Jenelle Evans was a fun-loving teenager who liked going to the beach, partyin’ with the girls and uploading videos of herself smoking what looks to be marijuana to YouTube.

I wrote a post about one of these videos and Jenelle’s love for the wacky weed way back before her episode of 16 and Pregnant first aired, but soon after making the post the video mysteriously disappeared and was feared lost forever. Since that time Jenelle’s pot-puffin’ potty-mouthed pickup party has been forced to live on only in the memories of those of us fortunate enough to have seen it and in mythical retellings around message board campfires… Until now!

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Michael Douglas photobombed wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angelina Jolie at the Golden Globes

Not only was Michael Douglas celebrating the good news that his tumor is gone, but he scored probably the best moment of the entire 2011 Golden Globes ceremonies when he photobombed two of the most gorgeous women in Hollywood (one of whom is his wife, lucky guy.) “Hai! We’re smug A-list hotties wearing green, and…

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Is ‘Teen Mom’ Amber Portwood dating someone new?

Just when you think you have Teen Mom Amber Portwood figured out she goes behind all our backs and dates a new man! That’s right, according to sources with Radar Amber has moved on from cage fightin’ Clinton Yunker to a new man AND managed to keep it a secret. Find out the deets about the new man in Amber’s life and the glitzy date they reportedly went on with Amber’s old cellmate Carol Thomas!

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VIDEO PHOTO – Drunk Paz de la Huerta flashes boob and falls at Golden Globes after party

Last night wild girl Paz de la Huerta partied a little too hard last night at a Golden Globes after-party. Her HBO show Boardwalk Empire won big that night with best drama series and best actor for Steve Buscemi, but the young starlet (, drank so much that she could barely walk, fell down, and…

Skins co-creator Bryan Elsley explains how regular teens help write the show

Skins, a US adaptation of the provocatively-raw-yet-sweet UK show about hot young things trying to have a little fun and learn how to love while they find their way in the world, is so fresh and authentic because it is partially written by real teenagers. US Skins‘ (which premieres tonight @ 10/9 c on MTV)…

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PHOTOS The Bachelor’s Britt Billmaier bikini photos from Tempe12

Although Brittany (Britt) Billmaier said on last week’s episode of The Bachelor that she is a bit on the shy side, these super sexy bikini photos seem to suggest otherwise! Keep reading and see if Britt doesn’t clear up any question in your mind that she would be a nice catch for any eligible bachelor, including Brad Womack! And as a bonus, read up on her gymnastic prowess while a student at Stanford!

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Top 25 Currently Pregnant Celebrities PHOTOS and BIOS

Apparently it isn’t just the future stars of MTV reality shows having unprotected sex! The baby boom bonanza in Hollywood is out of control as we seem to hear about a new expecting celeb about every 12 hours or so. To help you keep track of all these buns in the ovens I’ve compiled a list of the Top 25 Pregnant Celebrities that includes photos and a little background info on the expecting moms and baby daddies as well as how the pregnancies were announced.

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PHOTOS Teen Mom 2 Kailyn Lowry kissing her new boyfriend Jordan

The Teen Momarazzi have invaded Pennsylvania! Photographers captured Teen Mom 2 star Kailyn Lowry out and about with co-worker and rumored new boyfriend Jordan as they shopped for diapers and threw a party celebrating Kailyn’s son Isaac’s first birthday earlier today. Kailyn (or Kail as she likes to be called) was not afraid to unleash some serious public displays of affection as she and her new man got rather intimate for the cameras.

PHOTOS Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s humble new home

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a fascinating young man. At the age of 24 he has amassed billions of dollars but has remained low key to say the least. The film that focused on his life story, “The Social Network” was the big winner at the Golden Globes last night and this success is due in large part to the enigmatic young man who launched a new social revolution.

In keeping with his M.O. Zuckerburg has moved into a new home that by any billionaire’s standards would seem extremely humble. See photos and info for the new digs that Mark calls home.

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Does Kelsey Grammer like being treated like a woman in the boudior?

On the “heels” of cross-dressing rumors started by Camille Grammer a new report from Radar sources close to Kelsey Grammer have stated that, “He was into, let’s just say, having women treat him like a woman in terms of what was done in the bedroom.”

Read on for the salacious deets and further reported exploits from the Frazier star including long ago leaked photos that were too hardcore for the tabloids.

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VIDEO Lacrosse halftime show features a lap dance contest

At Saturday night’s home opener for the Boston Blazers, a professional lacrosse team, the halftime festivities included a sexually supercharged promotion. Three ladies in heels and short skirts lined up and took turns performing lap dances on the team’s mascot Scorch in a too hot for the jumbotron adult contest. What!?!

Yes, there is video and yes there were many children in attendence.