Many women spend their lives trying to maintain a good reputation—but what happens when that’s not possible? I spoke with former video model-cum-Confessions of a Video Vixen novelist Karrine Steffans and asked her if it was possible to outgrow labels like “ho” or “Superhead.” Her response was complicated.

Hollywood Squares Rebooted as Hip-Hop Squares; Ghostface Killah Is the New Charo

Anna Breslaw

4/21/12 12:15pm

Remember the other night when The Game dumped two bottles of $1,400 Ace Of Spades champagne on the street and then bought hot dogs for everyone, and you were like, "I would really enjoy this sort of joie de vivre in a square"?

Kelly Bensimon Lives For Headstands

Tracie Egan Morrissey

12/07/10 7:30pm

Today in Tweet Beat, we understand Kelly Bensimon's view a little better, Teresa Giudice meets Santa Claus, and Bow Wow is extremely hot.

Josh Groban is Funny

Tracie Egan Morrissey

12/03/10 7:30pm

Today in Tweet Beat, Josh Groban doesn't take himself seriously. Plus, Mariah Carey wants to move in to the Magic Kingdom's Cinderella's castle.

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Brittany Murphy's Mom & Husband Shared A Bed

Dodai Stewart

8/18/10 9:00am

What is your reaction to the news that Brittany Murphy's mom and Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack slept in the same bed after Brittany died?

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Madonna Throws A Crappy Party

Dodai Stewart

8/17/10 9:00am

Apparently Madonna's 52nd birthday party over the weekend — which cost $100,00 — was incredibly dull.

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Katy Perry Paid For Her Mom's Plastic Surgery

Dodai Stewart

7/01/10 9:00am

Breaking: Katy Perry kissed a girl. [TMZ]

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Susan Sarandon's Ping-Pong Reality Show; Courtney Love's Disastrous D.C. Concert

Margaret Hartmann

6/28/10 7:30pm

Susan Sarandon, the self-described "Johnny Appleseed of ping-pong," is working on a reality show about her ping-pong nightclub SPiN, and the young players trying to make it to the Olympics. "It won't be the Jersey Shore," says Susan.

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Sandra Moves Out; Tarantino Might Cast Gaga In A Film

Dodai Stewart

3/18/10 9:00am

Uh-oh. Sandra Bullock has left the family home.

Heidi May (Or May Not) Have Given Birth; Mickey Defends Use Of Gay Slur

Margaret Hartmann

10/09/09 7:30pm

Radar Online reports that Heidi Klum gave birth to her fourth child, a daughter named Lou Samuel, early this morning. Us however, insists it isn't true, but labor is imminent. This shouldn't be so complicated, people. [Radar Online, Us]

Jon Gives Daughter A Misspelled Cake; Lindsay's Family Plans An Intervention

Margaret Hartmann

10/08/09 7:30pm

Jon Gosselin brought his daughter a birthday cake that read, "Happy Birthday Maddy" today. The only problem? Her name is spelled "Mady." But it's not "Johnathon's" fault: Entertainment Tonight ordered the cake for him.

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Heidi Klum's Name Change; Letterman's Apology

Dodai Stewart

10/06/09 9:00am

Heidi Klum is changing her name to Heidi Samuel! Did you know that her husband's real name is Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel? Short and sweet. [TMZ]

Penelope And Javier Are Engaged; Jon Calls Money He Withdrew A "Paycheck"

Margaret Hartmann

10/05/09 7:30pm

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are engaged, according to a source, who also reports, "They tried to keep it very private and quiet" (and apparently aren't succeeding). Some suspect this rumored engagement may be related to her rumored pregnancy.

Jon Has Sleepover With New Woman; Rihanna Wants Protective Order Loosened

Margaret Hartmann

8/04/09 7:40pm

After partying at a local bar, Jon Gosselin reportedly brought a 23-year-old cocktail waitress back to his apartment over the garage of his Pennsylvania home. She left the next morning wearing the same outfit. Jon claims she's just the babysitter.

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