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"Bristol Palin is the daughter of Sarah Palin. She got pregnant by accident just as her mom was added to the 2008 Republican ticket, at which point she pretended to be engaged to Levi Johnston, then attempted to cash in on her 15 minutes."

Lifetime's press release for Bristol Palin's new reality show COULD say that, and it wouldn't be incorrect, but alas, their bio is a bit different.

Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp (get it?!) premieres on June 19 with two (!) episodes. Here's Lifetime's explanation of why you should watch it:

"Viewers will get the chance to experience the life of one of America’s most famous young mothers, Bristol Palin, in the new docuseries ... showcasing Bristol’s journey growing into womanhood with her young son, Tripp."

"With never-before-granted access to Bristol’s real-life experiences, the show follows her everyday life as a single mother living under intense media scrutiny that comes from her lineage as the daughter of former Alaska Governor and V.P. candidate Sarah Palin."

"The series follows Bristol’s move from Wasilla to Los Angeles with Tripp and her sister Willow, and back to Alaska as she deals with parenting and disciplining her toddler without Tripp’s father."

"Giving viewers a unique look at the difficult decisions she makes for relationships, career and family, Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp will capture how true-to-life challenges test her resolve as she single-handedly writes the next chapter in her and Tripp’s life."

The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons reveals that he is gay and in a long-term relationship in a recent interview with the New York Times.

The Times, interviewing Parsons about his Broadway career, mentioned that he is gay and in a 10-year relationship, but did not elaborate.

The news is not exactly a surprise: Parsons thanked his presumed partner, Todd Spiewak, at the 2010 Emmys when he won for lead actor.

Mostly, the actor spoke about his role Elwood P. Dowd in Broadway's Harvey.

While best known for Sheldon's classic Big Bang Theory quotes, Parsons praised Dowd as a character desiring to "connect with other people."

Parsons, 39, continued, saying, "The jump-out-of-bed happiness I feel transcends any nerves about taking on a history-laden role."

Elwood P. Dowd was most famously played by Jimmy Stewart in the 1944 film version of the play. Jim will no doubt do it justice.

Follow this link for the newspaper's full article on Parsons.

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You don't see this every day: Anderson Cooper rather abruptly pulled the plug on his own interview with Sarah Burge, a.k.a. Human Barbie, almost as soon as it began.

Calling her "dreadful" and nearly at a loss for words, AC couldn't hide his disdain for Burge, the Guinness World Record holder for most plastic surgeries.

We know ... we thought Heidi Montag held that too.

Watch the amazing clip below, in which Barbie Mom gets absolutely eviscerated by the Silver Fox and is effectively kicked off Anderson in mid-interview ...

Anderson Cooper CRUSHES 'Human Barbie' Mom

Things started to unravel when Cooper was grilling Sarah Burge over allowing her teen daughter to get Botox so she'd sweat less during beauty pageants.

As she tried to explain, he said, "I gotta be honest ... just stop. I'm sorry. I try to be really polite to all my guests, but I just think you're dreadful."

He added, "I honestly don't want to talk to you anymore."

Anderson later released a video statement saying he regrets the way things ended and his decision to have her on the show in the first place.

Take a look at that video clip after the jump ...

Donna Summer's funeral in Tennessee has brought together musical legends from across the world, including famed record producer David Foster.

In addition to Summer, he worked with Michael Jackson, the Bee Gees and many other big name acts from the 1970s to the present day.

Giorgio Moroder is also present at the funeral, having produced several disco hits with Summer, including "Love to Love You Baby" and "I Feel Love."

Donna Summer died last week at the age of 63.

The late singer's entire family is also at the ceremony, a private event taking place in Nashville (private, though up to 1,000 people are attending).

The Queen of Disco will be greatly missed.

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They survived a fake adventure at sea. But can Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy survive rumors of the former's infidelity?

The latest issue of Star Magazine claims these reality stars are headed for an "imminent divorce" and Bethenny's cheating heart/crotch is the reason why. She has gotten really close with Skinnygirl business partner Matt Hesse... if you know what we mean!

An onlooker tells the tabloid that Frankel and Hesse shared a meal at Phillipe Chow's in NYC a few months ago and:

“They walked through the restaurant with his chest pressed up against her back, and she leaned back and he whispered in her ear. Then, they went up the stairs to a private dining area together, literally with their arms wrapped around each other.”

Hoppy is allegedly aware of this relationship and, the insider claims, will "call Bethenny out on her infidelity and name Matt in the papers" once he files for divorce.

This isn't the first time a tabloid has reported problems between the couple, who share a cute daughter named Bryn.

In March, sources said Hoppy stormed out of the pair's apartment and had checked in to a hotel.

Raffaello Follieri, who first came to celebrity gossip prominence by being served by Anne Hathaway on a yacht, has served his time in federal prison for fraud.

Hathaway's infamous ex, who pleaded guilty to 14 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy in October 2008, will soon walk free. Just not here.

He will be released and immediately deported to his native Italy.

The former real estate developer, whose schemes allegedly consisted of convincing rich investors to buy historic properties by falsifying ties to the Vatican, will be handed to federal officials who will then put his ass on a boat.

Or a plane, more likely. A boat just sounds more degrading.

Raffaello Follieri's rep, who met with him at Pennsylvania's Loretto federal prison this week, explained to the New York Post on Wednesday:

"It is my understanding from counsel, that he is indeed to be transferred into the custody of ICE for immediate processing and subsequent deportation back to Italy where he is expected to be released into the care of his family."

"[He] expects to resume his role at the helm of the Follieri Group."

That's one Group that clearly values its business reputation.

Hathaway, who today is engaged to Adam Shulman, called things off with her Italian businessman beau right before he was indicted.

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You've heard of Hello Kitty? Prepare yourselves for Hello Courtney.

No, really, hold on tight, try to keep your lunch down and prepare yourselves.

Courtney Stodden has released her latest in a string of exceptionally odd, attention-grabbing videos. First, she complained about her feet. Then, she challenged fans to a dance-off.

She's also fondled some produce.

Now, the 17-year old is making like a cat, crawling around, purring, coughing up a hairball. It's weird, disturbing stuff. Watch below and pray along with us that Stodden does not have nine lives...

Courtney Stodden as a Cat

Welcome to The Real Housewives of Amazing Six Packs.

In court once again this morning to testify in the custody hearing brought on by ex-wife Tameka Foster, Usher was grilled about an incident from a couple years ago when Foster reportedly spit on Usher and sort of threatened his life.

Usher Questioned in Court

Did Usher provoke this attack by cursing off his ex? No, the artist insisted over and over against allegations made by the attorney.

From there, meanwhile, things got really weird, as the same lawyer questioned Usher about his relationship with Maya Fox Davis, one of Tameka's bridesmaids from their wedding. She asked if the singer was caught "in bed" with Davis, at which point his attorney objected, claiming irrelevancy to the custody case.

Usher, to his credit, handled himself as well on the stand as he handles himself on the dance floor, remaining calm and under control, with the exception of yesterday's tears.

The trial is now in recess and will continue in July.

Russell Brand is not really trying to win back Katy Perry, but that doesn't stop celeb gossip tabloids from having a field day with the former couple.

By all accounts, they were in love, but got married too quickly and were just too different to make it work, but harbor no ill will toward each other.

That's just not sufficient for OK! Magazine though.

According to this breaking, almost certainly bogus tabloid report:

• Russell has been bombarding her with phone calls and texts
• He's flat out begging her to take him back after they split
• She's lonely while her new man is on tour in Australia

Never mind that Katy broke up with Robert Ackroyd already, or that Russell admitted on Ellen that it wasn't mean to be (even if he loves her as a person).

Amazingly, this may not be the most ridiculous thing in the issue! OK! also claims that Kanye is proposing to Kim. No way those two are even really dating!

She may seem shy in front of still photographers, but the same can't be said for Kristen Stewart when movie film is rolling.

At least not when it comes to her latest endeavor, On the Road.

The drama, based on a classic Jack Kerouac novel, finds Stewart's Marylou topless at one point (as teased in this On the Road trailer), seated between costars Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund. Was the actress nervous about such a scene? Heck no.

I "wanted to do it," she said today at a Cannes Film Festival press conference.

"I love pushing. I love scaring myself," Stewart told reporters. "I've always wanted to get as close to an experience as I could... I'm usually self conscious about running around town with my face hanging out. But I got to live more in those four weeks than I ever usually do in my life."

Ouch, burn, Robert Pattinson! You gotta take your girl out more.

Next, Kristen stars in Snow White and the Huntsman. She then finishes a VERY busy year with Breaking Dawn Part 2.