By Radar Staff

UPDATE: Snooki is now denying she’s pregnant. So, we’ll see….

Mamma Mia!

Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is about to drop her most scandalous bombshell ever, Star magazine has exclusively learned.

The pint-sized reality star and her boyfriend of a year, Jionni LaValle, are expecting their first child, reveals the upcoming issue of Star.

“She is pregnant and has only told her closest friends and some family,” an insider said.

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Never one to keep her mouth shut, the 24-year-old can’t resist hinting publicly at her baby joy, explained the source: “She’s been telling people that she has a big announcement coming.”

Snooki will soon be starring in a Jersey Shore spin off with her MTV co-star Jenni “J-Woww” Farley and her new arrival will be part of the plot. “They are having to redo the creative direction of her spin-off because of her pregnancy.”

Despite her recent high profile slim down, the reality star has been dropping clues on social networking sites that she may be in the family way.

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“I feel sick,” she admitted in a January 25 post on her Facebook page, then later tweeted: “Late night craving...yogurt hits the fricken spot!”

Now, the only question is -- will she admit it?

For the full story, pick up the new issue of Star -- on newsstands on Thursday.

 

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By Radar Staff

Nick and Aaron Carter's sister Leslie died Tuesday in Upstate New York. She was 25.

“Our family is grieving right now and it’s a private matter,” the family told Access Hollywood in a statement Tuesday. "We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and granddaughter, Leslie Carter.

“We request the utmost privacy during this difficult time.”

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Leslie, a singer, married husband Mike in 2008, and gave birth to the pair's only child, daughter Alyssa Jane Ashton, on April 1, 2011.

Like her brothers, she embarked on a music career in the 1990s. Leslie, who played both the piano and clarinet, inked a deal with DreamWorks Records in 1999 on an album that would never be released. 

We'll pass on more details on this sad story as we learn them, right here on RadarOnline.com.

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Soul Train’s legendary creator and host Don Cornelius is dead -- in what could be a case of suicide.

Police tell RadarOnline.com that Cornelius, 75, was found shot in the head at his home in Sherman Oaks, California at approximately 4 a.m. PT Wednesday.

Authorities say Cornelius was taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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We’re also told that he was alone in the home at the time, and officials are investigating it as a possible case of suicide.

His family has been told of the death.

A source told the L.A. Times there were no signs of foul play.

Soul Train premiered in 1971 and stayed on the air until 2006. Cornelius stopped hosting in 1993.

In 2010, he told the newspaper he’d been in talks to put Soul Train on the silver screen.

"We've been in discussions with several people about getting a movie off the ground. It wouldn't be the 'Soul Train' dance show, it would be more of a biographical look at the project," he said. "It's going to be about some of the things that really happened on the show."

Celebs such as Wyclef Jean and Ice Cube had taken to Twitter Wednesday to pay tribute to the music mogul. 

Jean: “JUST WOKE UP TO SOME SAD NEWS , R.I.P. Don Cornelius founder of SOUL TRAIN”

Ice Cube: “Rest in Peace, Love & Soul...Don Cornelius.”

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Cornelius was sentenced to three years of probation in 2009, after pleading no contest to misdemeanor spousal battery.

Stay with RadarOnline.com for more on this story as it develops.

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By Amber Goodhand - Radar Reporter

Lisa Vanderpump was on the defensive Monday night during the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion show when Adrienne Maloof accused her of selling stories to Radar, but RadarOnline.com can exclusively report the ladies are good, and it was all just a big misunderstanding!

"Don't blame Adrienne for accusing Lisa, she was told wrong info by person not from Radar," RadarOnline.com's Executive Vice President, David Perel, revealed on his twitter account (@IMPerel) Tuesday. "I don't blame Adrienne at all! Totally not her fault. She was given wrong info."

Perel also tweeted out in support of Lisa saying, "Happy to set the record straight for Lisa and everyone. Wild reunion!"

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Things got heated during the reunion show when Adrienne fingered Lisa as leaking a story to RadarOnline.com, with a price tag of a whopping $25,000.

“I’ve never sold a story!” Lisa adamantly said. But Adrienne wouldn’t back down, and the claws were out in full force.

“You’ve never sold a story? To Radar Online?” Adrienne questioned her former neighbor.

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“Never sold a story. Have I talked to Radar Online? Yes!” Lisa said, noting she's never been paid for anything. “Sold a story? You think they’ve given me a check? No on my children’s life. On my life!”

After talking to both ladies, Perel figured out who had communicated the false information to Adrienne and the air was cleared.

"@IMPerel Thank you for your support, I know what @TheRealCamilleG and I were told. Moving fwd in a positive direction! xoA" Adrienne tweeted on Tuesday to Perel.

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"Thank u!! following you @IMPerel glad we can move on to more important things! Have a great day!! XoxoA"

Lisa also tweeted in support: "@radar_online thank you for supporting me and not that bullsh*t...means a lot."

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So, until next week's second episode of the reunion show, everybody's getting along.

You can follow RadarOnline.com's Executive Vice President David Perel on Twitter @IMPerel.

 

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By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Senior Reporter

Is Hilary Duff ready to have her baby?

The 24-year-old actress was spotted at the St. John’s Hosptial in Santa Monica, Calif. on Tuesday carrying two large bags.

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She was showing off her very large baby bump in a tight gray shirt.

Hilary and her hockey player husband Mike Comrie announced their happy baby news on August 14, 2011 one year to the day after their wedding.

The mom-to-be has said that she’s expecting a baby boy, so hopefully congratulations are in order!

 

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Singer Alicia Keys, her husband Swizz Beats and son little Egypt were spotted arriving to the airport in Kauai after a weeklong vacation.

 

And little Egypt was dancing up a storm while the parents unloaded luggage.

Looking relaxed, but now it's back to work for the fam...

And in LA.......

 

 

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1. Elephant Man Arrested on Rape Charges. Story.

 

 

The producers of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," True Entertainment, have announced they're partnering with the TLC network to produce a new Atlanta-based reality show called "Preacher Wives." Get the deets inside.....

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As if there aren't already enough urban reality shows based in Atlanta, True Entertainment is about to bring to light a lot of  "church drama" in a new reality series called "Preacher Wives." 

The show will follow the "First Ladies" of Atlanta area churches as they play out their roles in the congregation and at home.

Talking about the show, True Entertainment president Steven Weinstock said,

“We are excited to work with TLC to profile the lives of these strong-willed women.  With most praise in religious communities directed towards male preachers, we are thrilled to give these remarkable ladies the spotlight they crave and deserve.”

It will be interesting to see what type of holy drama the preacher's wives keep up.  I'm sure it will cause many debates at beauty shops, women's conferences and churches around the country.

Hmmm...It would be interesting if Bishop Eddie Long's wife Vanessa participated!

Will you be watching?

Funnyman Tracy Morgan's strained relationship with his mother and sister is no laughing matter. In fact, his diabetic mother is facing home foreclosure and Tracy won't give her the $25,000 to save it! Get the deets inside...

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Despite having a few health challenges in recent months, Tracy Morgan has no desire to make amends with his estranged mother. 

Apparently, Tracy's 61-year-old diabetic mother, Alicia Warden (who lives in Ohio) is facing foreclosure and Tracy won't give her the $25,000 to save her house!

Though he is worth a reported $18 million, the "30 Rock" star has pretty much severed ties with his mom and is described by his sister Asia Morgan as a “d-- bag.” 

She adds, “Because of the way he’s treating our mother, all bets are off.  He’s never been a nice person, And money’s just made it worse.”

She continued,

“My mom’s house isn’t extravagant, but it’s her home, Her health is failing. She has diabetes, and her legs are giving out on her.  This would be a drop in the bucket for Tracy. She has a son that can do, and she’s done everything that she could possibly could for her family.”

But for some odd reason, Tracy did offer his mom $2,000 (through his assistant) though it would not actually save her home.  

When asked about the $2K, his mom said she talked to a woman who said,

“Tracy’s offering you a one-shot deal” of $2,000.  I told her, ‘Thank you, but no thank you. I’m not some person in the street."

She added, “That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. God don’t like ugly.  Karma comes back to you.”

Ummm.....is he holding onto some childhood issues? Or is he mad because his mom has allegedly given interviews about him in the past?  Hmmm....

And in defense of their childhood (which was rough) Asia said, 

“My mother did everything she could.  She ran numbers, but she did it to put food on the table. We were raised in the [Tompkins] projects [in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn}, but we didn’t think we were poor.”

Sigh.......

Tracy has not responded publicly to his mom's claims, but in the past, he has said of her,  “I love my mother and always will. She did the best she could.”

Should Tracy get over his issues and save his mom's home....no matter what?

ABC's "Scandal" star Kerry Washington covers the March 2012 issue of ESSENCE Magazine where she dishes on what it's like to be a black actress in Hollywood.  Get the deets inside.....

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Kerry Washington, who will be honored at ESSENCE Magazine's "Black Women In Hollywood" luncheon this month, covers the latest issue of the magazine.  Inside, she dishes on being a Black actress in Hollywood and how things are changing.

She said,

“I think it’s a really special time to be a woman of color in this business. The landscape of who has the power is changing. We are in more influential positions and are able to have a say in the stories that are told. I feel very lucky to be in the business now…”

And Kerry's also making history.  As the star of SHonda Rhimes' upcoming drama "Scandal," Kerry will become the only Black actress to lead a drama based on a real-life black woman, high-profile crisis management adviser Judy Smith.

Loves it.  Congrats Kerry!

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In a gorgeous emerald Grecian gown with plenty of embellishments, Jen Williams is covering J'Adore magazine...complete with a diamond headpiece.  Looks like she's trying to prove she's more angelic than she really is.  We'll see when the new season of the original "Basketball Wives" kicks off this month.

And "Basketball Wives: LA" cast member Laura Govan is showing off her newly slim post-4-babies body.  In a fitted navy ruched gown with embellished wide straps, Laura dishes all on her dislike for Shaunie O’Neal and her 10 year relationship with fiancé and father of her children NBA all star Gilbert Arenas:

 

On Shaunie O’Neal:
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On Developing A Brand:
"My kids are my world! So right now I'm in the process of creating a product line for women & children. The line will include a workout DVD for new moms who've just given birth and want to lose their pregnancy weight, children books & more! A lot of people suggested I do stuff like write a book or cosmetics, etc. but I really wanted to do something that was true to me."

On Gilbert Arenas:
"We love each other. Yes, we have our ups and downs, but we have four kids together and like I tell most people, we are doing better than most married couples. I knew the person before I knew the athlete. Whether he still plays ball or not, I’m still going to be married to the person that I fell in love with. We're not announcing the date yet. When we do, it will be small and intimate. We actually got engaged three years ago. That ring that everyone saw is three years old. If anything, he needs to upgrade that ring. We’ve been together for 10 years."

On Growing Up In Oakland, California:
"I have nine brothers and sisters and we grew up well; both parents had jobs but we worked hard for things we wanted. My dad has always owned some type of club or jazz venue, and we worked there growing up. I’ve bartended, did janitorial work, I was a waitress as well as management, so I was a jack of all trades growing up and I come from a working family."

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