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Teen Mom 2 Season Finale Recap: Rehab, Cheating, Divorce and Heartbreak

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:44:51 EST

Teen Mom 2 closed out its second season with a bang last night.

Someone cheated, someone broke up their relationship (and household) for good, someone came back from rehab and someone got back together with their ex.

If you saw last week, and the week before that, you pretty much know who we're referring to in each case, but that didn't make it any less surprising to watch.

Let's get to it and break down the antics of Jenelle Evans, Leah Messer, Chelsea Houska and Kailyn Lowry our Teen Mom 2 season finale recap, THG +/- style!

Jenelle Evans heads off to rehab in Malibu, California. Plus 19.

That place must be really affordable. It's apparently run by hunks, once of which picks up Jenelle to take her to the facility. She remarks that she's never "been so upset, anxious and depressed" in her life. Debbie Downer much? Minus 10.

We kid. She's obviously there for a reason. Asked why she came, Jenelle explains that "Weed is not really a problem for me. The only problem with it is I'm not allowed to smoke." Plus 15 for such an obvious, defiant stoner comment.

She takes a drug test that turns up positive for THC. Minus 20.

A psychologist learns that Jenelle's brother (who we know even less about than her baby daddy) has bipolar schizophrenia. The doctor feels Jenelle may be bipolar as well, and he treats her with anxiety meds. She's surprisingly receptive. Plus 24.

Asked how she'd describe herself, she says "impulsive, smart and angry." Asked what she wants to be, she says: "happy, more caring and affectionate." Plus 13.

After two weeks, she's allowed to use her computer and cell phone, and Kieffer immediately guilt tips her. Mercifully, Jenelle's completely immune. Plus 17.

"Why don't you let me focus on myself while I'm here?" she asks. "I'm gonna move on," Kieffer replies. Hopefully he meant move on off a cliff. Plus 27.

Face Tahm with Bahhbrahh!!! Plus 19.

Their reunion is almost touching. We know Jenelle has had tons more troubles since this episode, but she really seems like she's trying. A little. Right? Minus 10.

Kailyn Lowry can't stop thinking about Jo, with whom "Things went further than they should have." At least she doesn't totally kiss/boink and tell. Plus 8.

Jo has no such filter, telling his bro: "We got Isaac to sleep ... and we ended up having sex in the shower." Plus 12, because he is an aspiring rapper and all.

Kailyn sort of confesses to Jordan: "I just started to have feelings for Jo again. It makes life so much harder. Why do I put myself in these positions."

You mean the position where you were bent over in the shower? Minus 19.

Minus 28 more for turning around the argument on Jordan, saying he can't understand the bond a mother has with her child's father. Girl, please.

His final words: "I hope you can live with yourself." Ouch. Plus 17.

When she confronts Jo, he bluntly says, "I'm not sitting here, trying to settle down. I'm just living my life. This is bad timing." Ouch again, Kails.

Now, the tears she did not shed for Jordan come on hard. Minus 13.

Chelsea Houska is focused on her GED, but decides she needs a break, which entails going to a car show her awful ex will probably be at! Yay? Minus 9.

Naturally, Adam is in fact there. "How long is it going to take before I can see him and not get sad?" Chelsea asked her mom. Here we go ... Minus 7.

Chelsea passes her GED flying colors! "Did you bomb?" Randy asks. LOL. Plus 20.

When Adam shows up to to hold Aubree, she panics and cries. Figures. Plus 12.

He asks Chelsea if she'd like to take a drive, and it's pretty obvious she will walk over broken glass if this loser shows a hint of interest, which is sad. Minus 39.

Later, she rides off into the sunset on the back of his black motorcycle. Neither her head nor her heart is safe at this point, and it's disappointing. Minus 11.

Leah Messer and Corey Simms are splitting up. This was obvious when he came across the section of the paper that lists everyone who filed. Minus 20.

That's located next to the Gun Permits column. Plus 12.

He's shocked, or at least feigning it for the cameras, that Leah went through with this. He takes off his ring slowly, despondently for effect. Plus 18.

As Leah and her mom discuss Leah's future, her mom decides it's a good time to take out the wedding photos that finally came in the mail! Uhh, Minus 7.

When Leah heads to the lawyer's office to drop Aleeah and Ali off with Corey, she breaks down. The first night of loneliness is more than she can take.

"This is a marriage that's led to a divorce," she says. DEEP. Minus 10.

There's nothing positive about their home being physically wrecked, or at least divided up and moved out. They both cry a lot. It's depressing. Minus 25.

EPISODE TOTAL: +5! SEASON TOTAL: +48!

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Carbs and Catalina

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:11:15 EST

It’s a new week on The Real Housewives of OC and we’re picking up right where we left off during last week's season premiere - the party at Vicki’s house.

Actually, we’re backtracking a wee bit and seeing the arrivals of all the women again. And the awkward. Alexis looks downright unhappy being in the same place as Peggy.

And Peggy looks like a man. So there’s that.

The two of them swap some war stories about broken bones and Alexis attempts to one-up Peggy’s three year old daughter. Minus 10, Alexis.

But Plus 5 to Peggy for walking away.

Vicki says she’s having seller’s remorse and will be sad to leave the house. Then she sort of dodges questions about Don’s current relationships. You know, since they’re still living in the same house and all. I mean, seeing your nearly-ex-husband’s hookups doing the walk-of-shame out of your own house can’t be awkward AT ALL, right??

Ahhh, finally. Time for the appetizer course. Oysters.

Minus 10 for gross.

Gretchen shows Tamra how to eat oysters and Tamra makes a face that says she does not enjoy swallowing. Oysters, I mean. (Sheesh, people!) Plus 15 for trying those slimy little bottom-feeders because that’s more than I would do.

Vicki watches this entire exchange and suddenly realizes that something’s up with Gretchen and Tamra, but before she can form a coherent thought about what she’s just seen, new housewife throws her two cents into the pot when another party-goer says her fiancés proposal (in the Bahamas) was a bit lackluster.

“No honey, you know what he needs to do?” Heather says. “He needs to buy a ring. Until a man makes a monetary commitment…I’m sorry. He needs the ring.”

And Tamra says “I think Heather’s an opinionated person.”

GEE. YOU THINK?

Minus 10 for Heather’s over-opinionatedness.

It’s dinner time. Vicki tells the ladies they’ll be eating Cajun-style cuisine since she’s dating a man from Mississippi. Tamra complains about there being Fritos in her gumbo and Gretchen tells her to think of them as just the crunchy parts of a soup. Heather makes a crack about how Gretchen will give up carbs once she has kids and Gretchen just kind of stares at her.

Minus 5, Tamra. EAT THE CARBS, DAMMIT.

The ladies talk briefly about how Heather’s husband is a plastic surgeon but she’s never had any work done. She says that she’s finally considering it because, you know, she’s an actress. She wants to be able to play different kinds of roles. I can’t decide if plastic surgery would help or hurt her in that attempt, really. I’m not sure what point that little tidbit served, but there it is.

Tamra points out that Gretchen’s had her lips done recently. Over the middle of the first course of dinner. Gretchen neither confirms nor denies, but is clearly miffed at Tamra for the attention. Minus 5, Tamra, for being a bitch to your new friend.

But, Plus 10 to Vicki for making them all wear those ridiculous plastic bibs. Nothing says “classy” like a plastic bib with a lobster on it.

Another Plus 10 to Vicki for grossing the ladies out with the crawfish and shrimp served in plastic bags. Poor, poor ladies. It must be awful to have to work for your food.

Alexis and Gretchen leave the party and Peggy bursts into tears because she’s “lost her friend.” Tamra tries to be the intermediary by sending Peggy to talk to Alexis, but Alexis says they can’t talk right then because they’ve been drinking and should just meet for lunch to talk with clear heads even though she doesn’t think they have a lot to say.

Peggy says she’s trying to be the bigger person.

Plus 10 to Alexis for actually BEING the bigger person by not trying to have a serious discussion when they’ve both been drinking.

Peggy, Vicki, and Tamra discuss Jim and his dishonesty. Peggy and Jim had a relationship BEFORE Jim and Alexis got together, right? So what’s the deal with Alexis not knowing this until 5 months ago?

Oh, right. Because Alexis is a bit of a princess. Minus 10 for making mountains out of molehills. And I’m not talking about her boobs.

Heather tells us she’s from small town New York. She came to LA to be an actress and met Terry, her now-husband plastic surgeon. She’s sure to tell us it was love at first sight. For him.

Heather’s closet is as big as my house. The house also has a movie theater and an elevator. And she’s complaining about how they don’t have enough space for all four of their children’s rooms to be upstairs. What a problem to have, y’all. Minus 10 for First World Problems.

Terry and Heather are Jewish. And Buddhists. She calls them Boo-Jews. But, she and her four children bake their own challah bread, so Plus 20. (That’s a cumulative Plus 5 for each child.)

Back at Tamra’s house, Tamra’s folding clothes and packing a suitcase while talking to her boyfriend Eddie about their upcoming trip to Catalina for Tamra’s birthday. They’re bringing Vicki and Books along. And there’s NEVER been any drama.

Which means there’s sure to be drama, right??

Vicki calls Brooks and asks him if he’s packed. He says he is. And then she tells him what to pack. And follows it up with “He’s strong and he’s not going to let me tell him what to do.”
Ummm…..

Minus 10 for being a control freak.

Gretchen and Slade have dinner and Slade asks about Vicki’s party. Gretchen says she had more fun than she anticipated but she expected Peggy and Alexis to duke it out. Then she calls Heather pretentious.

Plus 10 to Gretchen for hitting that nail. And for eating pizza. Go Team Carbs!

Alexis is getting her hair done, I think for a Starbucks run, with her children as helpers. She lets her son help by lining her lips and then says “I just like to look natural. Like I don’t have a lot of makeup on.” Her son says “It looks like you have a lot on.”

From the mouths of babes, y’all. Mouth. Of. Babes. Plus 15 for that, kid.

Tamra picks up Vicki and Brooks in a limo and they’re off to Catalina. Tamra says she’s looking out for Vicki and wants to make sure Brooks is a good guy.

Vicki’s love tank is empty, y’all. And Brooks is working hard to fill it up. He gives Vicki cards every day. Tamra seems disgusted. Or jealous. I mean, Vicki’s getting cards and sweet nothings. Tamra’s getting farts and public nose hair plucking.

Plus 5 to Vicki and Brooks. Plus 10 to Tamra for having a freaking nose hair trimmer IN HER PURSE.

Gretchen’s off to a photo shoot for the bag she designed for a breast cancer campaign. It’s a nude photo shoot. To sell a handbag. Maybe she’s rethinking those carbs now.

Plus 5 for confidence, Gretchen. And carbs.

Remember that drama Tamra foreshadowed by saying there was NEVER any drama when she and Vicki and their men got together?

Vicki, Brooks, Tamra, and Eddie are on a boat to Catalina. And Tamra orders shots. Of tequila. Pre-tequila all the talk of licking, drinking, and sucking just makes Vicki the Prude uncomfortable. Post-tequila, Vicki’s all warmed up and ready to go.

Vicki grabs Eddie’s hand and they touch each other’s faces. Tamra goes all Crazy Jealous Bitch. She grabs Brooks’ hand in retaliation. And puts his hand on her boob.

SCREEEEEEEEEECH! That’s the sound of the party coming to a halt.

Eddie’s pretty upset. Vicki asks “So, how about those Cubs!?” The tension isn’t broken.

But Plus 5 for trying, Vicki. I’ll give you points for that.

Tamra, however, gets Minus 20 points for blaming Eddie as they depart the boat and making everything his fault when she’s the one who put Brooks hand on her boob and all he did was touch Vicki’s face. Tamra realizes the mistake she’s made, but not until next week’s episode, so no points until then.

EPISODE TOTAL: +15! SEASON TOTAL: +20!

Kim Kardashian: All Natural in Allure?

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:14:47 EST

The natural position of Kim Kardashian is standing up tall, chest out, on the red carpet of Las Vegas.

So we suppose the reality star has a point when she blogs that she appears on this month's cover of Allure with a "very low-key, natural look!" See what she means here:

Kardashian is supposedly mascara free for the shot, as makeup artist Fulvia Farolfi tells the magazine that "Kim is a natural beauty. So we wanted to show her as naturally as possible, like she had just come back from the beach."

Ummm... by definition, doesn't that mean they made her up? We somehow doubt this is the way Kim looks when she wakes up in the morning, but we'll have to get our hands on Ray J's video to be certain.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS KIM'S BEST LOOK?

Puppy Rescued From Underground Pipe, Goes Viral

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:15:18 EST

A tiny Michigan puppy was recently rescued from an underground pipe and became a viral video star ... just in time to warm hearts this Valentine's Day!

What's not to love about a tale of human rescuers and a trapped puppy, bonded by love? Not a lot, people. The story begins in subterranean Detroit.

Five days ago, a four-week-old Puggle / Dauschund mix got trapped in an underground pipe, and was stuck overnight. Workers could hear, but not see it.

The Michigan Humane Society called plumbers who brought cameras to look inside the pipe and a Bobcat excavator was brought in to dig around the pipes ...

Puppy Rescued From Underground Pipe

Eventually, workers were able to reach the section of the pipe where the precious little critter was squeaking for help ... and look what emerged!

The dog was in surprisingly good health, just a little dehydrated and cold. Even better news? You can adopt him from the Michigan Humane Society!

Even if you're one of those people who curses February 14 as a useless, Hallmark holiday (i.e. a guy), you've gotta be tearing up just a little here.

Right? Right. Happy Valentine's Day!

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Models: Who's the Hottest?

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:34:48 EST

It's entirely possible that Kate Upton is the most beautiful woman in the world.

Then again, it's also entirely possible that she isn't even the best looking woman in the pages of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Indeed, that blonde bombshell covers the magazine - and looks ridiculously hot while doing so - but she's joined inside by women that range from John Legend's fiancee (Chrissy Teigen) to Adam Levine's girlfriend (Anne V).

Sit back now, ogle the sexy selections below and then decide: Which bikini babe looks best?

Nancy Grace Wonders: Was Whitney Houston Murdered?!?

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:03:59 EST

Let's all stop and give thanks for Nancy Grace, shall we?

Seriously, without this attention-starved egomaniac, we might not know just how low humanity can sink.

Earlier today, during an appearance on CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin, the blowhard evoked the instances of Anna Nicole Smith and Michael Jackson when talking about Whitney Houston, wondering whether someone else played a role in the singer's death.

"I’d like to know who was around her, who - if anyone - gave her drugs... following alcohol and drugs, and who let her slip, or pushed her, underneath that water?" Grace asked, referring to reports that Whitney's body was found in a hotel room bathtub. "Apparently, no signs of force or trauma to the body. Who let Whitney Houston go under her water?"

Forget the fact that initial reports indicate Houston did NOT die by drowning; and forget the fact that it seems perfectly reasonable someone could overdose on pills and pass out in a bathtub... Grace is on a role, folks!

Grace claims that three prescription drug containers for the same drug - benzodiazepine - were found on the scene, each from three different doctors.

No other source corroborates this assertion and CNN itself has released a statement saying "we don't know that to be true," but, come on, people! Grace simply MUST weed out a potential Conrad Murray for ratings justice's sake.

“They were medicating her out the yin-yang,” she said.

Sherri Shepherd Defends Chris Brown on The View, Calls Singer a "Role Model"

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:03:10 EST

Sherri Shepherd is on Team Breezy.

The View host has been vocal in defense of Chris Brown before, so it's no surprise that she stood up for the star in the wake of this week's Grammy lovefest backlash.

All Brown did was show up at the award show, perform and win. No controversy at all. Yet his mere presence at the event after his 2009 attack on Rihanna upset many.

While Shepherd criticized female fans who Tweet about how they'd let Chris beat them all night (among other things), Shepherd defended Brown from criticism.

He may even be a role model, she says. Why?

Sherri Shepherd Defends Chris Brown

"There may be a child in a situation of going through abuse that Chris Brown has gone through. His mother was abused right in front of his very eyes six years before this happened to Rihanna. He used to wet his pants from the fear," Shepherd says.

"He was a victim! He became an offender. He did what the courts told him to do. He went to 52 weeks, a year of domestic prevention counseling."

That's all true, and she makes a strong case. But on the flip side, critics will point to the (perceived) utter lack of responsibility Brown has taken for his actions.

Behind-the-scenes blowups, arrogance and a lack of remorse (real or otherwise) contribute to the lack of forgiveness in people's eyes. Not heartlessness.

What do you think? Is Chris Brown a role model?

Tournament of THG Couples Edition: Prince William & Kate Middleton vs. Britney Spears & Jason Trawick!

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:34:27 EST

Welcome back to the first annual Tournament of THG: Couples Edition, where fans vote on the most popular celebrity couple in the entire universe!

The concept is simple: Pick your favorite of the two pairs in each poll. Done. YOUR VOTES will determine the winners of this tournament showdown.

In yesterday's matchup, Jay-Z and Beyonce took on Jason and Molly Mesnick from The Bachelor in what has become a surprisingly close slugfest.

Today's battle: Our #6 seeds, Prince William and Kate Middleton, up against the #11 seeds, the newly-engaged Britney Spears and Jason Trawick!

Vote for your favorite duo in the first-round contest below!

Lindsay Lohan Forgets to Pay Taxes ... Again

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:02:44 EST

Lindsay Lohan has more tax liens against her than she does probation violation charges. Okay, that's a gross exaggeration ... but she does have more than one.

Which is ridiculous in itself. That's right, according to the L.A. County Recorder's Office, Lindsay never paid federal income taxes for 2010: $140,203.30 worth.

This is a different case than the $93,701.57 she owes from 2009. Baffling.

As TMZ previously reported, LiLo never cut Uncle Sam a check for the $93,701.57 she was supposed to pay in federal income taxes for 2009 either.

Lohan blamed her accountants for the 2009 debacle (obviously, never her fault) so it's probably safe to say they're on the hook for 2010 as well.

On a side note, Lindsay Lohan owed $140,203.30 in just federal taxes in 2010? From what work, exactly? And are her legal fees nearly as high?

Good thing those Lindsay Lohan Playboy pics just netted her nearly a million bucks. She may need a good chunk of that just to pay off the IRS.

[Photo: Pacific Coast News]

Whitney Houston Memorial Service Off, Funeral Planned for Saturday

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:51:32 EST

The earlier reports are true: Whitney Houston will be laid to rest this Saturday in her native city of Newark, New Jersey.

The service will take place at the New Hope Baptist Church, the same locale in which Houston (and cousin Dionne Warwick) sang in the choir as a child. Sources say the family wants to keep this event as private as possible and will limit capacity to no more than 300 guests.

Meanwhile, Newark Mayor Cory Booker has come out and shot down talk of a public memorial, saying of rumors that one would take place later this week:

"The Houston family has no plans to set up a public viewing at the Prudential Center this Friday. In compliance with the family's wishes, the city is not moving forward with any public ceremony."

Across the country, of course, citizens and celebrities continue to celebrate the singer's life in their own ways. LeAnn Rimes, for example, sang a tribute to Whitney last night.