Little People, Big World Return Date Announced by TLC!!!

It"s happening!

The long-anticipated new season of Little People, Big World has been announced — complete with a premiere date.

Watch the trailer below for a preview of all of the wonderful glimpses at the Roloff family that we"re about to get.

New episodes of Little People, Big World premiere on TLC on April 3rd. That"s in just a few weeks, folks.

Some fans might think that everything"s been covered by social media, since we can even track baby Ember Jean"s milestones online.

But the cameras will allow fans of the Roloffs to glimpse parts of their lives that they certainly never advertised on Instagram.

Season 13 looks like it"s going to focus a lot on how things are changing for the Roloff family as it grows — with baby Jackson and baby Ember — and as various members of the family worry that they"re growing apart.

Also, there is a lot of kissing at the beginning of the trailer.

Sadly, certain fans are likely to jeer at Amy Roloff"s relationship while cheering for Matt"s. Double-standards are unkind.

Amy Roloff confesses to the cameras during the trailer.

"My life has changed. The family is going separate ways and in different connections."

In the mean time, Matt Roloff hopes that the grandbabies Jackson and Ember Jean will help to keep the family connected.

The Roloff family patriarch does admit, however, that this may just be "wishful thinking."

Still, he sounds optimistic as he says that "We"ll see what happens."

It"s hard to be anything but optimistic when you"re looking at a face this cute.

Viewers will also get to see more of Auj and Jer (Audrey and Jeremy Roloff) and their pregnancy story.

Remember, Audrey wanted to give birth without painkillers, which results in a very painful childbirth. Obviously.

"Labor has begun," Jeremy tells the camera.

TLC"s cameras were in the hospital, and it appears that viewers will even get to hear Ember Jean"s first cries.

Certainly, both parents will talk about how much joy they felt welcoming their daughter into the world.

Jeremy and his brother Zach both talk about the difficulties of becoming a parent.

Zach talks about how being a parent is terrifying, and acknowledges that "sleep deprivation is a thing."

It sure is.

Jeremy, of course, speaks about the difficult weeks following Ember"s birth.

Audrey"s spoken of breastfeeding struggles due to mastitis, and viewers are going to learn a lot more about Ember"s struggle to gain weight.

Doctors even recommended surgery to correct Ember"s jaw, as Ember was having trouble latching on to breastfeed.

And yes, on top of kissing, there are relationship issues. Amy and Chris laugh off breakup rumors online, but it looks like Amy is clashing with Caryn Chandler. 

With the family possibly growing apart in some ways as people move to different stages of their lives, it looks like Matt is proposing to Amy that they amend their divorce agreement.

Specifically, it looks like he wants to boot her from Roloff farms.

Amy, however, does not intend to go anywhere.

Season 13 is sure to be a dramatic one.

Take a look!

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Joker Movie Announced: Batman Fans React in Shock, Anger!

The Joker has long been an iconic character in the Batman universe, so it comes as no surprise that fans are not impressed with the news that an origins movie is in development. 

On top of that, Hangover director Todd Philips is attached to co-writer and may even direct the flick. 

There is lots of skepticism when a bold move like this is announced, but the reactions so far seem very one-sided, and it will be a miracle if the film even gets made. 

Have a look below at the best internet reactions…

1. Trashing Everything In Sight

Would nerds really go as far as trashing everything in sight? It would not be surprising.

2. Recycled Materials

Would the budget really be so bad that Todd would use an old clown costume for the character?

3. Good Treatment

Fans sure like to know that their favorite characters are treated well.

4. Heath Ledger FTW

Heath Ledger’s performance is hands down the best iteration of the character.

5. Let’s Not Root For Him

People prefer the Joker as a character who is not to be rooted for.

6. No Origins Movie, Please!

Is it best to just let the origins idea die? We think so!

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Jodie Whittaker Announced as First-Ever Female Doctor Who; Sexist Internet Loses Its $hit

The new Doctor is in.

And the Internet is, naturally, very pissed off.

On Sunday morning, BBC and BBC America announced via video and via press release that Jodie Whittaker has been named the 13th person to be cast as the title character on Doctor Who.

It’s notable every time a new actor takes on this iconic role.

But it’s especially notable in Whittaker’s case because she’s an actress.

Yes, Jodie Whittaker is a woman. She’s the first woman to ever be cast as Doctor Who and she will officially take over for the departing Peter Capaldi on the Doctor Who Christmas special.

Said new head writer Chris Chibnall of the casting decision:

After months of lists, conversations, auditions, recalls, and a lot of secret-keeping, we’re excited to welcome Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.

I always knew I wanted the Thirteenth Doctor to be a woman and we’re thrilled to have secured our number one choice. Her audition for The Doctor simply blew us all away.  

Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring, super-smart force of nature and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to the role.

The Thirteenth Doctor is on her way

Whittaker, meanwhile, has the following to say:

I’m beyond excited to begin this epic journey – with Chris and with every Whovian on this planet.

It’s more than an honor to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can’t wait.

Whittaker is probably best known for having played Beth Latimer on the British crime show Broadchurch … where she co-starred opposite David Tennant, who previously played the lead role on Doctor Who.

She’s a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and appeared in the short film Wish 143.

It centered on a 15-year-old boy with cancer and it was nominated for Best Live-Action short at the 2011 Academy Awards.

Says Capaldi of the woman to whom he will be bequeathing this highly-sought-after part:

Anyone who has seen Jodie Whittaker’s work will know that she is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm.

She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part. She’s going to be a fantastic Doctor.

Despite the positive reaction from those associated with the series, this is the World Wide Web.

A whole bunch of idiotic trolls out there are taking issue with the casting of a woman as Doctor Who (“What will be next, Jane Bond?” one of them asked), despite the fact that this is a time-traveling, shape-shifting alien with two hearts.

If you somehow think the Doctor’s gender has any impact on his or her realism, well… just keep that sexist and ridiculous opinion to yourself, okay?

Thankfully, the excitement on Twitter over Whittaker’s casting appears to be far louder than the criticism.

To wit:

“The fact that there was so much interest in, quite literally, ‘Who?’ speaks volumes about the enduring power of the Doctor Who franchise around the world and for BBC AMERICA viewers,” says BBC President Sarah Barnett, concluding:

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome the remarkable Jodie Whittaker as a history making Thirteenth Doctor and look forward to the continuation of this story.”

What do YOU think of this casting choice?

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O.J. Simpson"s Parole Hearing Set for July, Possible Freedom Date Announced

O.J. Simpson is one step closer to being a free man … his official parole hearing date has been set for July 20.  A rep for the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has confirmed the date and says if things go well, Simpson could be released…

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O.J. Simpson"s Parole Hearing Set for July, Possible Freedom Date Announced

O.J. Simpson is one step closer to being a free man … his official parole hearing date has been set for July 20.  A rep for the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has confirmed the date and says if things go well, Simpson could be released…

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Sharknado 5: Confirmed! Cast Announced!

Sharknado 5 is about to take a bite out of Syfy.

The film will air on the cable network on August 6 at 8/7c and be titled Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.

In chapter 5 of this saga,“the mission gets personal for Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering) and his bionic wife, April (Tara Reid) when their young son gets trapped in a traveling ‘nado and transported all over the world," according to the official press release.

It adds:

"From London to Rio, Tokyo, Rome, Amsterdam and beyond, our globetrotting heroes will seek assistance from a highly-skilled squad of royals, scholars and Olympians, enlisting famous faces from news, entertainment, and sports in their most epic battle yet.”

As for who will star in Sharknado 5, aside from Ziering and Reid once again?

Scroll down for a look at cast and their characters!

1. Fabio Will Play…

… The Pope.

2. Tony Hawk Will Play…

… a masterful weapons operative strategist.

3. Clay Aiken Will Play…

… Llewelyn, a cutting edge technology genius.

4. Olivia Newton-John Will Play…

Electra, a brilliant scientists who helps defend Australia from a looming Sharknado. Her daughter will also portray a scientist.

5. Bret Michaels Will Play…

… a visiting artist that gets trapped in the storm.

6. Margaret Cho Will Play…

… a fussy bride whose honeymoon is interrupted by sharks.

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Liam Payne Baby Name: Announced! Frightening!

Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole have made it official:

They had a bear of a time coming up with a name for their brand new baby.

And mean this literally, based on confirmation from the One Direction singer that he and his gorgeous girlfriend have, indeed, decided to call their first child…

… BEAR!

Yes, the name of Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole’s son is Bear Payne.

We’re guessing they decided on this moniker after one of the stars said he or she had a pain so terrible that he or she could hardly bear it.

Either that, or Liam and Cheryl are very big fans of Alicia Silverstone and Kate Winslet, both of whom actually also named their children Bear.

The mostly private couple welcomed Bear (LOL!) into the world on March 22, with Cole sharing the following precious photo of daddy and son on her Instagram page soon after.

Wrote Payne upon becoming a first-time father:

“My close friends and family know there are very few times when I’m left speechless… wow!

‘I’m incredibly happy to welcome our new baby boy into the world, it’s a moment that I will never forget for the rest of my life and my favourite memory I have so far.”

Added Payne of Cole:

“I’m completely in awe of his incredible mother and how she has been the whole way through this, she’s really made my dreams come true.”

Payne also said at the time that he and Cole had not come up with a name yet, although the precious bundle of joy was “already capturing hearts including mine. I feel very blessed.”

The Daily Mail first published a report on Tuesday that claimed the artist and the former X-Factor host had decided to go with Bear as the first name for their son.

And then Payne came forward and corroborated this report.

“Liam and Cheryl couldn’t decide on a name for ages and kept toing and froing between options,” wrote the newspaper, adding:

“But they both loved Bear and settled on it a few days ago. Despite the sleepless nights, the couple are completely smitten with little Bear.”

Upon reading this article, TV’s adventurer Bear Grylls tweeted at Liam, writing the following:

“Great choice! Love & blessings to you guys as you start on the greatest adventure… @CherylOfficial @LiamPayne.”

HA!

Even better? Payne replied!

“Thanks man hope he grows with an ounce of your courage! Your a boss,” wrote back Liam.

The question now is when Payne and Cole will get married.

Let’s face it: the question now is also this:

Is Bear the most ridiculous name any celebrity has ever given to his or her offspring? Bottom 10? Bottom five?

As you can see below, there are plenty of contenders for this (dis)honor…

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Game of Thrones Season 7: Premiere Date Announced!

Summer is coming.

Doesn’t exactly have the same ring to it, does it?

But it remains true, and with summer will come the return of the most popular show on television.

Via a Facebook Live “event” that was really just a block of ice slowly melting away to reveal a date, HBO announced today that Game of Thrones Season 7 will premiere on July 16, 2017.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVR. And plan all vacations accordingly.

The network has also unveiled the first official poster for this beloved series, which will debut in July for the first time in show history.

The teaser image – first seen this week at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas – evokes a pair of the the iconic fantasy series’ favorite themes:

1. Fire (typically represented by Daenerys and her “children,” of course).


2. Ice (most commonly associated with northern son Jon Snow).

What might this mean? You’re guess is as good as ours.

But it’s safe to assume that Dany and Jon will finally meet this season.

What else do we know at this time about Game of Thrones Season 7?

According to a script that allegedly leaked, fans can look forward to the following storylines. (Consider yourselves SPOILER WARNED.)

Jon Snow and Daenerys spend a great deal of the season together at Dragonstone.

Arya and Sansa will be reunited, with the former essentially acting as a killing machine at this point.

Under orders from Sana, Arya will kill Littlefinger.

Cersei will be pregnant (no word yet on the identity of the father) and will form an alliance with Euron Greyjoy to do battle against Jon and Dany.

Sam, Gilly and Bran will piece together that Jon Snow the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.

Jon will head north of the Wall to capture a wight and bring it back as evidence of the very dangerous threat that exists there.

Oh, and The Night’s King will actually possesses Dany’s dragon Viserion and turn him into an ice dragon that destroys the fall. WHOA!

This all should be taken with a grain of salt the size of Tyrion’s ego, of course.

But it all sounds rather epic.

No official announcement has been made, meanwhile, but Game of Thrones is expected to come to an end after Season 8.

We have no idea what we’ll do on Sunday nights after that. We really don’t want to think about it.

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Dancing With the Stars Season 24: First Cast Members Announced!

One is known for being tough. 

The other is known for being limber.

But both will soon be known for something they have in common:

A burning desire to win the Mirrorball Trophy on Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars.

Indeed, Entertainment Tonight has confirmed the first two cast members for the upcoming season of everyone’s favorite reality competition.

And the first will be… Mr. T!

The former A-Team star and movie star has not been on any type of screen since 2014.

He’s remained relatively quiet on social media as well, but an insider tells ET that “production has been trying to get Mr. T for years,” adding:

“He will be a great contestant this season.”

The 64-year old certainly fits the mold: he’s a mostly washed-up Z-Listers with name recognition and no other real entertainment options these days.

By which we mean no offense! Those are just mostly facts. We think Mr. T is a terrific choice.

The second confirmed contestant, meanwhile, has been identified as… Simone Biles!

The Gold Medal-winning gymnast from the 2016 Summer Olympics told ET in August that she wasn’t able to join the program last year due to her schedule.

However, she made it clear that she “would love” to participate in a future season, even picking out her dream partner in an interview with the outlet.

“If I could do the spring season, I would love to do that,” Biles said at the time, meaning her dream is now coming true.

She added:

“I think [I’d like to dance with] Sasha [Farber]. I think it would be cool to be with Sasha.”

The pressure will be on for Biles, too, because her Olympic teammate Laurie Hernandez took home the DWTS gold just a few months ago.

The new Dancing with the Stars season premieres on March 20 on ABC.

No other celebrities have been announced for the cast yet, but expect plenty of rumors over the next few weeks, along with the eventual casting of some Real Housewife, some athlete and and some ex-Playboy centerfold.

Those are at least a few of the boxes producers try to check each season.

On Tuesday, pros Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd announced they’ll be returning for season 24, after welcoming their son, Shai, in January.

“I’m definitely a little bit nervous but I’m very excited to get back,” Murgatroyd said on Good Morning America. “I’ve definitely missed the dance floor. I haven’t been able to defend my title with Nyle [DiMarco].”

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Added Chmerkovskiy, joking about his fiancee:

“I just want to make her coming back and winning as difficult as possible. Yeah, somebody has to pose some competition.”

Which other stars do YOU want to see take part on the show this spring?

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The Bachelorette: Why Was Rachel Lindsay Announced Now?

By now you’ve heard The Bachelor spoilers: Rachel Lindsay is The Bachelorette, despite still being in contention for Nick Viall’s heart.

On TV, that is. She’s been eliminated by this point, as filming has concluded. We’re just learning about it ahead of time … from ABC.

 

Therein lies the true “historic” nature of this announcement.

Yes, Rachel Lindsay is the first African-American lead in 34 seasons of the reality franchise. That is significant and a very good thing.

Giving away the fact that Rachel, a popular contestant this season, is not The Bachelor winner is a surprising and controversial decision.

Rachel is still competing on the show, and will go on a hometown date (as will Corinne Olympios, Raven Gates and Vanessa Grimaldi).

You can follow the links above to find out, but the assumption that Nick eliminates her after the hometown date isn’t necessarily true.

It wouldn’t make a lot of sense if she made the finale now, but she could easily make it to the subsequent overnights following hometowns.

For obvious reasons, the next star of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette has never been announced during the current season they’re on.

As a result, Chris Harrison has apologized for this spoiler … one most likely necessitated or inspired by The Bachelor spoilers themselves.

The third- or fourth-place finisher going on to be the next lead of the franchise is not abnormal. Finding out about it right now definitely is.

If you’re hoping for a detailed, truthful answer to why the show’s brain trust went this route, you’re not gonna get it this week, anyway.

“I hate that anything was ruined for #BachelorNation but I’m incredibly excited that @therachlindsay is our new #Bachelorette,” Harrison wrote.

Notably absent? Any explanation of why.

Entertainment Tonight reports that The Bachelorette will begin production sooner than usual, right after Nick’s season wraps on March 13.

Producers need to start the process of casting suitors for Lindsay as soon as possible, and need additional time to generate interest?

The producers did do this with Emily Maynard, who wasn’t on The Bachelor that season, as a means of getting applicants / fans excited.

Perhaps the fact that Rachel has less of a social media presence than Corinne, Raven or others played a role in their decision to spill?

Or, maybe it’s as simple as Chris, Mike Fleiss and their associates wanting to get ahead of the story and control it from the beginning.

Every season, it’s spoiled. Just not by them.

Rachel Lindsay has a fan base, one that is likely to grow in the period between the announcement and when she’s eliminated by Nick.

Now that we know she’s The Bachelorette, the producers can craft what we see on and off the show accordingly to boost her popularity.

Moreover, it avoids any disappointment by Bachelor fans who might be hoping for Raven or Vanessa to get the job (or Corinne, LOL).

Dragging it out increases the possibility of spoilers, rumors and confusion taking away from Rachel’s announcement tour. No longer.

As for whether the viewing audience will accept a black Bachelorette, and rumors that this had something to do with the early unveiling?

We don’t see it.

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This is a show that has survived since the early 2000s because of its format, not necessarily based on the strength of any one lead.

Some leads are more controversial than others (Nick). Others (cough, Juan Pablo Galavis) have even gone onto be universally despised.

Still, The Bachelor and Bachelorette soldier on, and by and large, the biggest stars of both genders are more popular with fans than not.

Rachel will be no exception.

As Harrison put it, she’s “a smart, strong, independent Texan who loves her @dallascowboys. What more could a man want?”

Get to know her more via the gallery below and tell us what you think of ABC’s decision to cast her – and do so in unorthodox fashion …

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Caitlyn Jenner Biography: Title, Release Date Announced

Caitlyn Jenner is a reality star, an activist, a parent and an Olympic Gold Medalist.

In just a few short months, however, the transgender celebrity will be able to officially add yet another title to her ever-growing resume:

Author.

The stepfather of Khloe, Kourtney, Rob and Kim Kardashian has confirmed the release date of his upcoming memoir.

The book will be titled “The Secrets of My Life”* and it will be available for purchase on April 25, 2017.

(*We know Caitlyn has been very busy ever since her transition, but couldn’t she have spent a few extra minutes thinking of a more personal and unique title?!?)

The memoir will be written in collaboration with Buzz Bissinger, who penned the famous Vanity Fair cover story detailing Jenner’s transition to womanhood in April of last year.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Friday Night Lights author was Jenner’s first choice as a partner on the project.

Jenner has lived quite the life. There will be a great deal to cover in this biography.

According to various sources, the memoir will go into Jenner’s childhood and career as an Olympic decathlete, for which she won the Gold Medal in 1976.

Long before she was better known for what her relatives were up to, Jenner was one of the most recognized and respected athletes on the planet.

The memoir will also delve into her three marriages (including the most recent one to Kris Jenner, of course), along with relationship with her kids, before getting into her transition and current experience as the world’s most famous transgender woman.

We expect this to be a best-seller.

There’s been talk of late that Caitlyn isn’t getting along so well with her family.

Was she really snubbed at Kendall Jenner’s 21st birthday party? There’s been talk that she wasn’t invited to the shindig.

Was she really told by Rob Kardashian to stay away from his daughter? There’s also been chatter that Caitlyn is yet to even meet his precious little grandchild.

Perhaps we’ll have fewer questions about Caitlyn’s world in April after the book comes out.

With Bissinger helping her write it, we can safely presume that this effort will be far more worth our time than past books released by members of Jenner’s family.

From Kris Jenner’s cookbook to actual novels penned by Kylie and Kendall Jenner, these people have somehow been under the impression that people want to read what they have to say.

Scroll around below to gain a better understanding of just how very wrong they have been…

WILL YOU PICK UP A COPY OF THE CAITLYN JENNER MEMOIR?

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Dancing with the Stars Season 23: Cast Announced!

ABC has confirmed who will be Dancing with the Stars on Season 23.

It will include a disgraced, lying swimmer; a former Brady Bunch actress; a woman who has seen Kanye West naked; and Vanilla Ice!

Scroll down for a look at the full cast and their professional partners:

1. Amber Rose and Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Amber Rose will be shaking what her mama gave her alongside Maksim Chmerkovskiy on Season 23 of Dancing with the Stars.

2. Maureen McCormick and Artem Chigvintsev

Maureen McCormick will be Dancing with the Stars. And her partner will be Artem Chigvintsev.

3. Marilu Henner and Derek Hough

Marilu Henner will be Dancing with the Stars. And she’ll be lucky enough to have Derek Hough as a partner.

4. Rick Perry and Emma Slater

Oh, yes, Rick Perry really is Dancing with the Stars. He’ll be partnered with Emma Slater.

5. Calvin Johnson and Lindsay Arnold

Former Lions standout receiver Calvin Johnson will be showing off his athletic process on Dancing with the Stars. And Lindsay Arnold will help him with it.

6. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Allison Holker

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds can REALLY sing. Can he also dance? We’ll find out when he teams with Allison Holker.

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