The Situation Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Braces For Prison

Last week, we learned that Jersey Shore star Mike Sorrentino’s tax fraud case has turned into quite the situation.

(Sorry, but one of the many downsides of giving yourself a dumb nickname in your twenties is that people will throw it in your face for the remainder of your days.) 

We’ve known for several months that The Situation might be facing jail time in connection with trying to hide approximately $ 9 million in earnings from the IRS.

But now, things are really coming to a head, as Sorrentino has pled guilty to charges that could land him behind bars for up to 15 years.

As The Ashley’s Reality Roundup reports, Mike was in court on Friday entering his plea.

His attorney issued a statement in which he pled for clemency from the judge:

“The plea terms call for a balance between punishing the wrong committed and conditions that facilitate Mike living a productive, law-abiding life moving forward,” the statement reads.

“Following through on this plea agreement, Michael intends to pay restitution before sentencing.”

We’re not sure what the taxes on $ 9 million in earnings are like, but we’re guessing it amounts to a hell of a lot more than the freakin’ Situation is able to come up with on short notice.

Mike’s situation scenario is dire, but it could be a lot worse.

For example, his brother, who allegedly masterminded the tax evasion is facing a whopping 25 years in the slammer!

And don’t worry Shore fanatics–Mike has obtained permission to temporarily relocate to Miami in order to participate in the show’s reunion, which is currently filming.

We don’t know about you, but this story is causing us some seriously mixed emotions.

On the one hand, the fact that The Sitch earned so much money that he thought he’d be able to hide $ 9 million makes us want to bang our heads into the wall until we stop feeling feelings.

On the other hand, his effort to bilk Uncle Sam proved woefully unsuccessful, which kind of reaffirms our faith in both the justice system and karma.

(Dude was often on colossal d-bag on Shore.)

On the … third hand (?) Mike has provided us with hours of entertainment over the years, and the thought of dude spending a decade and a half behind bars is undeniably a bummer.

This is real human drama here, folks.

Frankly, we’re starting to think MTV should Jersey Shore: Family Vacation on hold so they can start production on an 18-hour docu-drama about the story of the Sitch.

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Kate Gosselin: Leah Has No Braces AND No Collin! Hooray!

Just because Kate Gosselin had her children celebrate without Collin on Collin’s birthday doesn’t mean that she doesn’t know how to celebrate milestones for her other children.

This time, it’s Leah Gosselin who’s being celebrated, as she finally got her braces off!

And while the photos are cute, reactions in the form of Instagram comments were all over the place.

It seems that Collin Gosselin is still missing, off at some dubious institution where Kate decided that he belonged.

But Kate does have other children who, in an indictment of our society’s inability to look after the well-being of children, remain in Kate Gosselin’s custody.

There are, however, some positive moments, even in that household.

And there are things to celebrate.

In the photo below, Leah Gosselin — who, like her fellow sextuplets, turned 13 over the summer — has finally gotten her braces off.

And she’s celebrating with an array of tasty desserts … among other snacks.

See how happy she looks!

Leah’s smile is bright and celebratory!

But still not quite as happy as her smile will be when she one day escapes from her mother and never looks back.

As you can see, her teeth are no longer imprisoned by a sharp metal tooth-corset, which, having had braces when I was about her age, is how I would describe braces.

You can’t see her food choices too well in this photo, so Kate, in either a rare moment of kindness or perhaps a desperate attempt to show that she can be “nice” and “fun” sometimes, really, she promises, shared another photo.

In it, we see cake, a number of candies, and popcorn … which makes us think that Kate must have actually enforced the orthodontist’s rules about what to not eat with braces.

(When I had braces, I avoided only popcorn. Gum actually helped me adjust to having the braces, and I never had any problem with gum or anything else)

But here are the treats that Leah got to enjoy:

With both photos, Kate Gosselin included the caption:

“Somebody got their braces off today! [three grinning-face emojis] #CongratsLeah #BracesOffParty #GosselinTradition #BracesOnBracesOffConstantHere”

We’ll say this much about Kate Gosselin — having a braces-off celebration for your kids is a great idea.

That might be the only parenting advice that we’d ever take from her.

Various followers chimed in with well wishes:

“Hahaha … another constant is there’s always something to celebrate … no wonder everybody seems to be so happy …”

Instagram comments don’t  really need that many ellipses … but okay.

“That is so awesome! Kate, you’re always finding unique ways to make your kids feel special and I LOVE that! [red heart emoji]”

We weren’t the only ones who are still preoccupied by the fact that Kate decided to disappear her own child and keep him isolated from his siblings.

One commenter wrote:

“Collin doesn’t get braces.”

Point of fact, we don’t know that Collin does or does not have braces. But we don’t know because, well, he’s wherever Kate sent him off to.

Another commenter replied:

“Yeah, that poor child.”

Our only comfort is that Collin, though isolated from his siblings, is at least away from Kate.

When there’s nothing else that you can do, folks, you have to look at the bright side.

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Guess Who This Braces Boy Turned Into!

Before this mini metal mouth was behind the scenes producing big time movies, he spent time in front of the camera cheesin’ it up in Syosset, New York. Can you guess who he is?

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Cardi B Beefs With Azealia Banks, Internet Braces For Savage Clap Back

If you’re like us, you’re old, and uncool, and you get your news from a tattered parchment delivered to your door by a young lad in a jaunty cap whom you reward with a single shilling and some wise words about prudent spending each fortnight.

Because of our woeful lack of hipness, we only recently became familiar with Cardi B, the rapper whose debut single “Bodak Yellow” just dethroned Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” as the number one song in the country.

Cardi is an artist on the rise, and she’s been praised by some of the biggest names in hip-hop.

Of course, in 2017, you haven’t really made it as a rapper until you’ve feuded with Azealia Banks.

Banks has beefed with Nicki Minaj, Jay Z, Eminem, Iggy Azalea, that Soundcloud rapper who’s always posting links to his new sh-t along with a bunch of fire emojis on your Facebook page …

Basically, if you’ve ever rhymed two words, Banks doesn’t like you, and she wants the world to know.

Predictably, Azealia has now set her sights on Cardi B, going off on the Bronx native in a since-deleted Twitter rant in which she attributed Cardi’s success to music industry racism.

“Black industry men are too hype for this Latina girl I’ve never seen them jump like this for remy [Ma] or nicki,” Banks wrote.

“Charlemagne [Tha God] and black men in hip-hop should have gotten me, remy AND nicki a number one before they gave cardi or iggy [Azalea] one.”

This is Azealia Banks we’re talking about, so it only got worse from there.

Cardi is of Trinidadian and Dominican descent, and for reasons that remain unclear, Banks feels she should have tailored her public image accordingly:

“She’s only black when black want to include themselves in a success story,” Azealia wrote.

“I thought she was gonna be a Latina hottie and not a poor mans Nicki Minaj,” she added. “It went the other way and now I’m over it.”

On Instagram, Banks was even more savage, calling Cardi “a f-ck toy” who is “super inarticulate,” and accusing her “suck[ing] d-ck for raps.”

Fortunately, Cardi knew just how to respond:

Azealia Banks Dances to Cardi B

That’s a clip of Banks singing along to “Bodak Yellow” in the club.

Cardi posted the image to Instagram with a caption reading:

“One of the reasons Bodak Yellow went #1! Cuz even the HATERS love it!”

Banks has yet to respond to that burn, but something tells us her response will be nuclear.

The weird thing is, before Cardi became only the second solo rapper to ever reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100, Banks had nothing but praise for the 24-year-old:

“I always thought she was funny, and when she started rapping, I was like… what is she doing? Then I heard ‘Foreva’ and I was like, Okay, this is really f-cking good, she’s not playing,” Banks told XXL.

“Then I heard a couple other songs and I was like, Oh shit, Cardi’s not playing! And now I’m a fan of Cardi B’s music and her personality.”

So what happened?

It couldn’t be that Azealia’s bitter about Cardi’s success because shot her own career in the foot years ago, could it?

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7 Little Johnstons Promo: Boyfriends, Braces and A Bombshell

We don"t know for certain when 7 Little Johnstons will return with Season 3.

But we do know this fun TLC reality series will turn some time this fall…

… and now we have some idea of what viewers can expect when it does, in fact, return with new episodes.

The network has released a lengthy trailer for 7 Little Johnstons, giving us a look at how the family will try to eat far healthier when we next see them on our small screens.

To sort of hilarious results.

What else can we expect from the program, which centers on Amber Johnston, Trent Johnston and their kids, all of whom have Achondroplasia Dwarfism, a genetic condition that affects their size?

(Two of these kids are biological, Jonah and Elizabeth; while three are adopted, Anna from Russia, Alex from South Korea, and Emma from China.)

It looks as if one of the daughters will have an interested suitor, but will be become her full-fledged boyfriend?

And it also looks as if the family will be the victim of some ignorant bullies who drop the "M Word" while all seven Johnstons are out and about for what they hoped would be a day of simple family enjoyment.

And it also looks like a major bombshell will be dropped.

What does Trent tell his kids that elicit so many tears?

Why does he feel the need to preface this announcement by telling the children they"ll remain his "priority" forever?

That"s what we want to know. And that"s what we"ll need to wait several weeks to find out, unfortunately.

What is your best guess? What is the information Trent is about to drop on his relatives?

Watch the following sneak peek and try to figure it out.

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Kim Kardashian Promises Nude Selfies Forever, World Braces Itself

As a community of interweb users, we only have ourselves to blame.

Last night, before she hopped on a private plane that took her to the Cannes Film Festival, a Vivienne Westwood-clad Kim Kardashian accepted the first-ever “Break The Internet” gong at the 20th Annual Webby Awards, which honors “the best of the internet.”

Best is a relative term in this case.

Kardashian was toasted at the ceremony – held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York – for her “bold and creative” ways of using social media, according to Us Weekly.

“As the leading celebrity in terms of her online presence and understanding of how to connect with a global audience via social media, apps and online video, Kim has set the standard incredibly high,” the Webby Awards site explained.

“She has shaped our understanding of how someone or something can draw the popular attention of Internet users everywhere. To the degree that she’s created a new type of celebrity — publicizing her life to the benefit of herself and her family — is due to the Internet.”

View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian Nude Pictures: A Tantalizing Timeline

Prior to the ceremony, Kardashian taped a Facetime segment for Ellen (airing today), in which she asked the talk show host to help her with an acceptance speech.

“I’ve been texting all my funny friends like Chrissy Teigen, everyone I think is so funny, asking what my speech should be. Any ideas?” she asked DeGeneres.

“Um..”I thank Ellen Lee DeGeneres?” the comedian suggested, before an even better idea struck.

“You should say, ‘You’re welcome for naked selfies,"” DeGeneres said.

And so, Kardashian took to the stage to accept her award, telling the audience and viewers at home, “Nude selfies until I die.”

Jessica Alba took home Entrepreneur of the Year, Kanye West won Artist of the Year, and The Onion took home the Lifetime Achievement Award for “commitment to online publishing and satire” as well as being one of the first online publishers.

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Dog Gets Braces For Overbite, Chases His Tail in Celebration

Wesley is a Michigan-based golden retriever puppy with a super set of choppers, thanks to Harborside Hospital For Animals.

The six-month-old pup got braces after his owner, Molly Moore noticed that something was wrong.

“He wasn’t able to fully close his mouth and chew well and he stopped playing with his toys because of the pain and started losing weight because he couldn’t eat," Moore told ABC News.

Moore told her dad, veterinarian Dr. James Moore about Wesley, who suggested they put braces on the puppy to help realign his teeth.

“February is National Pet Dental Health month, so we thought this was a good time to let you know about the importance of your best buddy"s dental health,” the hospital posted on Facebook, along with pictures of Brace Face (ILY, Wesley).

The braces went on February 19th, and are due to be removed this week.  Wesley, however, doesn"t seem to mind.

“I think the only way he realizes anything is different is because we had to take his toys away so he doesn’t pull the braces off,” Moore said of dog.

“He’s still as puppy-ish as ever.”

The Facebook post of Wesley"s orthodontia adventures has been shared more than 270,000.   Check out the video below to see how they"re giving Wesley his groove back.

Dog Gets Braces For Overbite, Chases His Tail in Celebration

Wesley is a Michigan-based golden retriever puppy with a super set of choppers, thanks to Harborside Hospital For Animals.

The six-month-old pup got braces after his owner, Molly Moore noticed that something was wrong.

“He wasn’t able to fully close his mouth and chew well and he stopped playing with his toys because of the pain and started losing weight because he couldn’t eat," Moore told ABC News.

Moore told her dad, veterinarian Dr. James Moore about Wesley, who suggested they put braces on the puppy to help realign his teeth.

“February is National Pet Dental Health month, so we thought this was a good time to let you know about the importance of your best buddy"s dental health,” the hospital posted on Facebook, along with pictures of Brace Face (ILY, Wesley).

The braces went on February 19th, and are due to be removed this week.  Wesley, however, doesn"t seem to mind.

“I think the only way he realizes anything is different is because we had to take his toys away so he doesn’t pull the braces off,” Moore said of dog.

“He’s still as puppy-ish as ever.”

The Facebook post of Wesley"s orthodontia adventures has been shared more than 270,000.   Check out the video below to see how they"re giving Wesley his groove back.

Angela "Big Ang" Raiola: Fighting Stage 4 Cancer; Family Braces For the Worst

In April of last year, Mob Wives cast member Angela “Big Ang” Raiola was diagnosed with throat cancer.

The popular reality star  – who’s raspy voice has become one of her trademarks – underwent a surgery that was described as a “complete success” and quickly returned to making public appearances. Unfortunately, it now looks as though she was far from out of the woods at that time.

Radar Online is reporting that Big Ang’s cancer has returned, and this time, the 55-year-old’s diagnosis is much worse.

According to the site, Raiola is now suffering from stage four cancer, and chemotherapy doesn’t appear to be helping.

“It’s serious,” says one insider. “She isn’t doing well right now.”

Ang’s sister, Janice Detore, has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for Raiola’s treatment.

The family is close to reaching its $ 25,000 goal, but Detore’s description of her sister’s condition is far from encouraging:

“As you know my sister was diagnosed with stage 4 brain and lung cancer,” she writes.

“Chemotherapy was started January 5 th. On January 26th the doctor reviewed her CT scan and informed us that the treatment was not working, and in fact one tumor grew larger and the other tumors had no change.”

Detore adds that Raiola’s “breathing is labored and the amount of pain she is having is by far more than she can handle.”

As traditional treatments seem to be doing little to relieve Ang’s pain, Detore plans to use the donated funds to purchase cannabis oil and other alternative medicines.

“Angela cannot function to work anymore,” Detore writes. “I’m not sure that it will work but I’m praying.”

Ang has thanked fans for their support in a brief social media message, but her family says it may be several months before she’s able to resume her public appearance schedule.

Scott Disick Hangs Out With Chris Brown, World Braces For Apocalypse

If you were asked to name the two biggest douche-nozzles of 2015, the names Chris Brown and Scott Disick might immediately spring to mind. 

These two have always been douchey, but this year, they reminded of just what kind of D-baggery they’re capable of.

Disick was caught cheating on the mother of his three children and then had the balls to try to weasel his way back into her life.

Brown was involved in more violence than the LAPD, and it wasn’t even his most violent year!

Obviously, these two are a couple of grade-A f–kboys on their own, so we can’t imagine what they’re capable of when they combine their powers to form Captain Douchehole.

Sadly, we may soon find out.

TMZ is reporting that Breezy hosted a listening party for his new album last night, and not only was the Lord in attendance, he was spotted chatting Chris up at length.

It’s possible that Scott was there as a guest of fellow Kardashian ex French Montana, but in any event, it’s pretty surprising that he was in attendance.

Not only is he the least gangsta human being on the planet, Disick just got out of rehab, so we kind of assumed he would keep away from the party scene for a little while.

Of course, finding out your baby mama is hooking up with Justin Bieber would drive anyone to drink.

Jenelle Evans Sparks Pregnancy Rumors, Universe Braces For Impact

Everyone more or less freaked TF out when they read Jenelle Evans’ December 1st tweet.

“Killed it at the gym today… Feeling great but feel like throwing up… Love it lmao,” the Teen Mom 2 star wrote.

The wheels on the speculation wagon started to roll after that, with even getting a response!

“Throwing up…Hmm…Pregant [sic] again? user @kathyvaliquette asked.

“No sweetheart, it’s called a good workout,” Evans shot back.  “You should try it.”

YA BURNT, KATHY.

“People thought she was pregnant but Jenelle is actually on birth control,” a friend of Evans told Radar Online.

“She definitely does not want to have another kid right now.”

This would have proved useless ten years ago, but then we wouldn’t have Barbara.

Evans is mom to Kaiser, 17 months (dad is Nathan Griffith) and Jace, 6, from her time with Keifer/Keifah Delp.

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