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Teen Mom star Amber Portwood is going through a lot right now.

She's been involved in numerous violent altercations with fiance Gary Shirley, and there have even been reports that she's suicidal and/or losing her baby.

Not the case, she says. ”It’s not true!” she tells Hollywood Life regarding the rumors that she's losing Leah. “Where in the world would that come from?”

Gary Shirley and Amber Portwood enjoy a tender moment between fights.

Amber says Leah is staying with Gary, yes, but because she's in the process of moving. It's not safe while she searches for a baby-friendly home.

“I’m in the process of moving, so my stuff is all packed up,” she explains. “Gary does have Leah right now because it’s not safe in my house now.”

Especially since she kicks Gary Shirley's ass so regularly.

Despite the drama, Amber Portwood sounds like she’s ready to leave it behind. Literally. “I can’t wait to move out of Anderson!” she says of her Indiana hometown. As long as there are psychiatrists where she ends up, we support the move.

Everything seems fine and dandy for Ashley Greene and Joe Jonas, right? They couple has been spotted holding hands and kissing in recent days, while the former even accompanied the latter to South America this week.

“Oh My gosh! Just landed in Bogota and was met with lots of love and screams from fans! You guys are So amazing! Thanks for the warm welcome!” the actress tweeted on Wednesday.

So, what's the problem? Joe's mother has a small beef with Greene: she fears the Twilight Saga star will corrupt her religious, clean son!

“She’s edgier and older than Joe’s other girlfriends and his mom isn’t thrilled about the situation," a source tells Hollywood Life.

In the past, Joe reportedly controlled his love life. This included dalliances with Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato and Camilla Belle. But "Ashley’s the one leading the relationship," an insider says now, going on about the fears of Denise Jonas:

“They’ve instilled really moral believes in their boys, and Joe has always been the one to push the envelope a little bit. Denise knows her boys are heartthrobs, but she’s kind of nervous of the way Ashley has Joe wrapped around her finger.”

That isn't the major concern, of course. Considering the purity ring donned by this singer, Mrs. Jonas is likely more worried about Ashley wrapping herself around a different body part.

Katy Perry's new video for "Firework" debuted online this week, and the newly-minted Mrs. Russell Brand says she's dedicating it to bullied gay youth.

On her Twitter Wednesday, she posted "I am officially dedicating my new video to #itgetsbetter, because everyone has the spark to be a FIREWORK."

For more info on how you can help stop bullying, check out the official website for It Gets Better. Now, check out Katy's latest music video here ...

What do you think of Katy's "Firework" video?

Vicki Gunvalson has been hospitalized with internal bleeding.

The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member - filed for divorce from husband Donn last week - will remain under doctor care for further tests today, as professionals try to discover the source of the problem.

We wish her a speedy recovery and will update this story as more details come in.

Sometimes u have to fall down to know where u stand.

Such sage words were Tweeted by Miles Austin this week. Was the Cowboys wide receiver referring to his team's dismal record, which sits at 1-5 and has Dallas unlikely to make the playoffs?

Or might it have been a shout-out to ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian, who replied on her Twitter account: Those are some pretty wise words, followed by - gasp! - a winking smiley face!

Might Miles Austin be looking to score again with Kim Kardashian... off the field?!? [Photo: Pacific Coast News]

Kim has been spotted out with John Mayer and Kanye West over the last couple weeks, but insists neither is an option for romance.

“There are rumors that I’m dating a bunch of people right now," she told OK! Weekly at her fragrance launch in NYC. "If I’m out with some of my friends, I’m automatically dating them. You just have to kind of ignore them and live your life.”

As for a rekindled relationship with Austin? We have our doubts about what these Tweets mean. After all, standing is rarely the position Kim is in when it comes to professional athletes.

Those hoping for major fireworks or knock-down, drag-out brawls on the Jersey Shore Season 2 reunion special last night came away sorely disappointed.

On some reality shows, the reunion special is the best part. It's when Teresa Giudice flips tables and labels Danielle Staub a prostitution whores. Not here.

These people are all flirting with prostitution whore status, too. Anyway, here's THG's usual +/- recap of last night. Aww yeah, reunion show recap YEAH!!

There's no love lost between Ron and JWoww after The Note.

One could argue this show is depressing, and that its cast is a bunch of losers who reflect badly on our society. Or one could say It's T-shirt tiiiiiime!! Plus 7.

Could host Julissa Bermudez be more robotic? They should have gotten Angelina Pivarnick to host without the cast knowing. We'd pay to see that. Minus 5.

Speaking of Ange, Ronnie had one of the best Jersey Shore quotes last night: "How could you not smush if you get Fossil watch? And it was white!" Plus 9.

With a few exceptions, we basically got a clip show of Season 2 debauchery, with surprisingly little in the way of original fireworks. In a word, eh. Minus 8.

Sitch to Sam: "Regardless of who wrote the note, who didn't write it, who told you in person, the only person you could possibly be mad at was Ron." Plus 4.

Sitch to Ron: "Do you love that girl? Then you should be thanking me, because I'm the only one who goes up and talks to her when she's crying." Plus 4.

Yeah, Ronnie and Sammi are still together. Minus 13.

Vinny and Pauly put the VP in MVP. Or just VP.

Vinny and Pauly D seem somewhat genuine, despite their flaws. The other idiots seem like HGH-fueled caricatures of themselves at this point. Minus 10.

Ron claimed J-Woww offered to hook up with him if Sammi hooked up with Sitch. JWoww responded: "I'd rather just f--k Pauly." We can see that. Plus 5.

When footage played of Sitch's attempted robbery, Vinny declared: "It might be MVP to him, but it's VP to me." Ooooh, that's gotta burn, Sitch. Plus 4.

Number of times The Situation said situation? We have no idea, we lost count, since we were taking a shot each time. But it's awesomely high. Plus 6.

Deleted scenes: Snooki farts a lot, etc. Zzz. Minus 3.

Until Season Three of Jersey Shore begins ...

TOTAL: Even. SEASON TOTAL: +143.

Earlier this week, we heard from Audrina Patridge's mom, Lynn, who drunkenly declared that her class act daughter's a star who's "going to f*%king rise!"

Other Hills moms aren't feeling so enthusiastic about the future.

Darlene Egelhoff, who famously disapproved of daughter Heidi Montag's plastic surgery (and husband, and lifestyle) on the show, is now estranged from her. She's also fallen on hard times and is battling to make ends meet.

Darlene Egelhoff with Speidi in happier times.

After her restaurant closed after 21 years, Egelhoff now cleans houses as a maid in her native Crested Butte, Colo., she told Inside Edition Thursday.

Egelhoff admits some of her clients recognize her from The Hills.

"That's very humbling for me and I appreciate it because I don’t ever want to get full of myself and think I’m too good to do anything," Darlene says.

The reality mom says she hasn't spoken to or seen Heidi Montag since she debuted her new face/body in a tense visit to Crested Butte on The Hills.

That was more than nine months ago. Egelhoff has even launched a personal blog, Metamorphosis of a Mother, in the hopes of Montag reading it.

This assumes Heidi can even read, but we admire the effort.

Darlene's website calls itself "A mother’s support and encouragement blog focused on personal growth, self discovery, igniting passions, happiness, faith, adventure and the importance of an identity apart from our children."

Heidi, just wait until Spencer Pratt runs an errand and call her already. We know he's probably got surveillance cameras on you at all times, but still. Take a risk. Life's too short to distance yourselves from the ones you love.

Mel Gibson won't be able to spend a second with his baby girl Lucia tomorrow on her first birthday, after being shut down by the judge in their custody case.

The actor gets Lucia today but is supposed to return her to Oksana Grigorieva in the afternoon. The issue is that Mel's primary nanny is out sick this morning.

As such, Mel asked the judge for permission to return Lucia Saturday. No dice.

Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva are in an all-out war over custody.

Team Oksana objected, arguing Mel has another nanny who is perfectly capable of transporting Lucia. She already feels Mel already has too much visitation.

In the end, the judge kept the status quo, which means Mel must return Lucia this evening. He's testifying Monday in their case. All we're wondering here is ...

American Idol fans may be torn on new judge Steven Tyler, but Kid Rock has made it very clear what he thinks of this rocker's decision to join the show.

"I think it's the stupidest thing he's ever done in his life," the Detroit native told Entertainment Weekly.

Kid says he loves the Aerosmith front man "to death," but adds:

"He's a sacred American institution of rock 'n roll and he just threw it all out the window. Just stomped on it and set it on fire... I think whoever's advising him, we should bring back the guillotine or whatever they call that thing. And if it was himself, he needs some serious counseling."

Tell us how you really feel, Kid Rock. Stop holding back. What do you think, readers? Are you happy Tyler and J. Lo are joining Idol?

Jessica Simpson might be pregnant.

That's the brilliant deduction of the National Enquirer, after one of the star’s friends came to them  and told them Simpson and her BF are about to become parents.

"Jessica is crazy in love with [Eric Johnson], so they’ve decided to make a baby. She always said she wanted to be pregnant by the time she was 30," said this pal.

Is Jessica Simpson pregnant? Or just gaining weight again?

The compelling testimony continues: "Her priorities have changed. All she can think of is motherhood. She’s happily eating for two and not the least embarrassed.”

Simpson’s pregnancy would certainly explain her putting on some weight in the last couple of months, however she's been through that cycle naturally in the past.

Still, another friend said: "A pregnancy explains her sudden weight gain. Two months ago, she bragged she was in the best shape of her life on Eric’s vegan diet."

Coincidence? The friend also notes that "the biggest tipoff is that Jess has been hinting to friends that there will be some big news any day from her and Eric.”

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson, a former NFL player, have been dating since May, and recently, the couple went to Italy to celebrate Jessica’s 30th birthday.

They seem to spend a lot of their time together and give the impression of a healthy and happy relationship. She gushes about him at every opportunity.

Then, at the beginning of this month, Simpson vomited during a show, which led everyone to the conclusion that rumors about her pregnancy might be true.

A few days ago she stated that she is eager to start a family with her boyfriend Eric and would want to give birth to a baby. Could it be happening next year?

We doubt it, highly. But it makes for fun speculation.

Howard K. Stern has been found guilty of contributing to the death of Anna Nicole Smith, his former client, confidant and longtime cash cow.

A Los Angeles Superior Court convicted Smith's ex-lover on two counts of conspiracy today - giving false names and acting by fraud to obtain prescriptions - determining that he helped fuel the late starlet's fatal drug habit.

Dr. Khristine Eroshevich was also convicted of four charges; while another physician who treated her, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, was cleared on all counts.

Looks like Howard K. Stern is off to prison.

Sentencing for both parties is scheduled for January 6, but D.A. spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said outside of court this afternoon that "both defendants are looking at possible maximum of at least three years in state prison."

The D.A's office still has the opportunity to reduce or limit sentencing to some of the misdemeanor charges. Whether that happens is another story.

Stern was a longtime attorney for Smith and spent many weeks arguing that he, not Larry Birkhead, was the father of Anna Nicole's daughter, Dannielynn.

He was acquitted on seven other charges, including unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance and obtaining a prescription for an opiate using false info.

It appeared the case, which the jury deliberated nearly two weeks, was headed for a mistrial as recently as this morning, but the jury came to a consensus.

Charlie Sheen allegedly caused $7,000 in damages to the Plaza Hotel this week and has offered to pay the bill for his drunken rampage.

While the actor's checkbook is out, a source tells Radar Online he also might wanna make things right with Capri Anderson. A new report claims this porn star also works as an escort, and that Sheen "ordered" her from a service.

"Charlie had never met [Christina Walsh, Capri's real name] until that night," the insider says. "Christina was supposed to be paid $12,000. By the time the crazy night was over, she never got paid because Charlie flipped out."

This acquaintance of Anderson's says the adult film actress is "more than a porn star" and has someone in Los Angeles schedule dates for her.

“She’s furious because he still NEVER paid her! And she’s determined to get her money one way or the other, so she’s shopping her story," the source says. "Saying she’ll go to the district attorney makes her story more valuable she thinks and puts pressure on Charlie.”

It's true that Anderson has hired a lawyer and may take action that jeopardizes Sheen's probation.

But is it even possible for Charlie Sheen to feel pressure at this point? Consider all he's done, consider all the public knows and consider that CBS gave him a raise this summer. It's hard to imagine what Capri Anderson could do or say that affects Sheen one bit.

Angelina Pivarnick, formerly of Jersey Shore before she quit both of the seasons so far, chatted it up with Detroit’s Mojo In The Morning radio show Thursday.

She spoke about as eloquently as youse would expect.

The self proclaimed Kim K. of Staten Island said the reason she bailed "was because I was getting bullied by all of them and they were trying to ... like, you know abuse me and it was just ridiculous. There was a drama fight everyday."

BULLYING VICTIM: Angelina Pivarnick claims she is, anyway.

Pivarnick said her "principles" kept her from attending the second season's reunion show, as she didn’t plan going there on bended knee and apologizing.

"To them, I owe them something and I, they need, they want me to go on hands and knees and beg for forgiveness. That's not the type of person I am."

The last image Jersey Shore viewers have of Pivarnick was her getting her ass kicked in a brawl with fellow cast member Snooki prior to leaving for good.

Pivarnick said she and Snooki "cant stand each other," which she hinted might have been borne out of romantic jealousy over Vinny Guadagnino.

Vin smashed both at various points in Season 2.

Snooki "got mad at me for having sex with Vinny," Pivarnick said, noting that “Meanwhile she was bringing guys home and he was bringing girls home."

"I had no idea that she actually like Vinny in that way, like, I had no idea and you know she never explained to me, like hey don’t touch Vinny whatever."

IN THE SMASH ROOM: Vingelina smush it real good.

"It’s so funny ‘cause it’s like me getting blamed for it but, Vinny’s the one who antagonized the whole entire thing of me hooking up with him," Ange said. 

Yes, that's the only thing funny about it.

"He's the one that came at me first," she says of Guadagnino. "He's the one that was like flirting with me, but then she gets mad at me.”

Pivarnick said Snooki was trying to make her "look like a ho."

"How am I a slut when I hooked up with Vinny like I had sex with him the whole two months I was there,” Pivarnick said, labeling Snooks a hypocrite.

“But then it's OK as soon as the episodes where she was having a guy in the bed?”

She has a good point ... we think. It's hard to understand her.

Mariah Carey confirmed her pregnancy today.

Tracy Young is waiting for Kim Zolciak to do the same.

In response to Young telling Star that her ex-girlfriend is pregnant with Kroy Biermann's child, Zolciack Tweeted yesterday that the rumor is "hilarious." Not exactly a denial, but not an admission, either.

Tracy Young claims this is photographic evidence that Kim Zolciak is knocked up. Are you buying it?

Now, Young has spoken out again, telling the tabloid:

"While I was staying at her house in Atlanta, I watched Kim do numerous pregnancy tests all of which came back positive... For her to deny it is ridiculous, but it doesn't surprise me in the least. It's typical Kim with an agenda. Who knows what that is. Maybe her own show?"

Despite sounding bitter, Young has a final message for her ex:

"I wish her and her growing family all the best."

Many celebrity gossip followers were surprised by yesterday's divorce announcement from Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus.

But sources say one person was aware this was coming a long time ago: Miley Cyrus.

“Miley knew about the divorce awhile ago and she’s been taking it really hard," a friend told Hollywood Life. "Pretty much at the same time, she broke up with [Liam Hemsworth], Hannah Montana was ending and then her parents’ marriage was falling apart."

Left: Tish Cyrus make her first appearance since her divorce goes public. Right: Miley grabs Liam by the hand.

In a quest for what this insider describes as "normalcy and structure" in her life, Miley got back together with Liam in September.

“She got super stressed out and that’s really when she started acting out more," says the source. "Plus, her parents really like him and so she’s trying to make it work. She’s just doing the best she can.”

More than ever, Miley will now be counted on to be the rock of her family. We don't always agree with her professional decisions, but we do wish her the best in overcoming this personal obstacle.

We really wish were were making this up, but: Mastercard is coming out with a prepaid, Kardashian-based credit card.

The item will be available to consumers on November 10 - and we'll just let Kim take it from here, as we must go purchase canned goods for the upcoming Apocalypse:

"I am so excited to reveal to you guys that Kourtney, Khloe and I have partnered with Mobile Resource Card to create our very own Kardashian Prepaid Mastercard," Kim blogged today.

Kontinued Kardashian:

"To me, the coolest thing about this prepaid card is that when you get the card you also get a Mobile Mone account for free and you can transfer your money between your accounts when you need it, using your phone. It’s like having an ATM in your phone, LOL. No one likes going to banks and ATMs and we’re constantly on our phones, so why not make it easy to manage your money from your mobile!?"

We don't have an answer for that, Kim. Or for what's become of society.

gravitas (n): seriousness, solemnity, or importance

Does Sarah Palin possess these qualities? Former George W. Bush puppet master and current GOP commentator Karl Rove certainly doesn't believe so.

The former vice presidential candidate's new reality TV show, Sarah Palin's Alaska, isn't helping her gravitas factor, Rove told the UK's Daily Telegraph.

Karl Rove isn't moved by Sarah Palin's gravitas ... or anything.

"With all due candor, appearing on your own reality show on the Discovery Channel, I am not certain how that fits in the American calculus of 'that helps me see you in the Oval Office,'" the former Deputy White House Chief of Staff said.

"Being the V.P. nominee on the ticket is different from saying 'I want to be the person at the top of the ticket,'" Rove adds. "There are high standards that the American people have for it [the presidency] and they require a certain level of gravitas."

"They want to look at the candidate and say 'that candidate is doing things that gives me confidence that they are up to the most demanding job in the world.'"

This was the second time in a week that Rove, a poster boy for the GOP establishment if ever there were one, has appeared reluctant to provide any degree of enthusiastic support to Palin, who may or may not run in 2012.

On CBS' Face the Nation this weekend, Rove said Palin would be a "formidable candidate" if she ran in 2012, a decision he wasn't ready to weigh in on.

He also appeared unswayed, noting that candidates would be vetted to determine the "strength they will need to work on magnifying and weaknesses that they need to endeavor to overcome, or challenges that they need to overcome."

Questions about Palin's qualifications have been par for the course for Republican candidates and politicians alike of late, as well as various media types.

Alaska's Joe Miller and Delaware's Christine O'Donnell, Senate candidates backed by Palin who shocked the establishment with primary victories, were both unwilling to definitively answer questions about her presidential fitness.

Carl Paladino, the Tea Party-backed candidate running for New York Governor, gave a more concrete response regarding the Palin 2012 buzz:

"We need a real leader," Paladino said. "Not someone who just wants to go and throw a bunch of words around and proverbs and - I want somebody that is going to be totally responsible. Someone that is a student of that government."

Should Sarah Palin run for President?

The Game is a moron. When one faces an intellectual dilemma such as this, one should think twice before going on Twitter to broadcast it.

"Aye! I gotta question," he Tweets. "What kinda man let another man put his d!ck in his booty…. I'm just askin n!gga that sh!it krazy tho."

"Aint no attack on gay people, I'm just askin on the real that sh!t krazy dog. Gay women, kool ! Ellen, kool ! D!ck in the booty, not kool."

GAME OVER: This dude has serious issues.

So basically, gay men having relations is just "krazy," but if a couple of hot girls wanna go at it, The Game's down. He might even watch!

Game's one-sided chat ended with this gem: "its a FREE WORLD, be GAY & be proud if thats ya choice... But in the dook shoot doe ?????"

Oooookay. Where do you even begin with this?

The level of ignorance displayed here has us at a loss for words. Although this Tweet posted a bit later may explain his mental state:

"drunk a whole bottle of cherry NyQuil & took two viccodin's & survived !!! kids DO NOT try this at home…. #certifiedgangsta"

No, kids, do not. Gay-bashing Twitter rants or not, you don't need to be sippin' sizzurp gettin' slizzard. First T.I.'s arrest and now this.

According to a shocking new report, there's one thing Joe Giudice likes more than beating up his relatives: strippers.

Indeed, a former dancer at Showoffs strip club in West Orange, New Jersey reveals to Life & Style the startling news that Joe was a regular at that establishment - before it was closed in 2006 due to allegations of prostitution.

"He was always up for a lap dance," says the source. "There was a lot of hanky-panky that went down in the club's basement. If you had money, you could get pretty up close and personal with the strippers."

Another insider claims Teresa's worse half was a "loyal patron" at another strip club in Paterson and had his eye on a Dominican Republic waitress there.

"Joe would always make sure that wherever he was, he could be back in Paterson on a Friday night so he could see her," says someone supposedly in the know.

While Teresa says she has a "great husband" and that she wakes up every morning and thanks God for Joe, this moron isn't exactly a saint.

He spent 10 days in jail this fall for driving with a suspended license and was arrested for DUI in January.