Blog Posts by Kathleen Perricone

Ariel Winter. (WireImage)On “Modern Family,” Ariel Winter’s know-it-all character Alex Dunphy may often be at odds with her parents, but it’s always out of love. In real life, the 14-year-old actress’ relationship with her mother and father is a little rockier.

On Wednesday, it was reported that Winter was removed from the home she shares with her mother, Crystal Workman, following an October 3 guardianship hearing where a judge determined the teen was being both physically and mentally abused by her mom, according to TMZ. The judge also ruled that Winter’s mother must stay at least 100 feet away from her at all times. That same day, the young star tweeted, “ALWAYS be strong. Stand up for yourself,” possibly hinting at what she has endured at home.

According to the Associated Press, court documents stated the "ongoing physical abuse" consisted of "slapping and hitting, as well as name-calling and personal insults.” When reached for comment, Workman – who has been cut off from access to her daughter’s

Alley and Travolta. (WireImage)After at least four men came forward earlier this year and accused John Travolta of sexually assaulting them, the married-with-children actor never said a word about his innocence … or even if it was true that he’s gay. But his longtime friend Kirstie Alley is sticking up for him. In a “20/20” interview with Barbara Walters that is set to air this week, the “Dancing With the Stars” contestant insists, “I know John with all my heart and soul; he’s not gay. I think in some weird way, in Hollywood, if someone gets big enough and famous enough, and they're not out doing drugs and they're not womanizing, what do you say about them? I think people think that’s the supreme insult … ‘he’s gay!’”

It was reported last week that Alley, 61, also revealed to Walters her true feelings for Travolta when they were filming “Look Who’s Talking” in 1989. Calling him “the greatest love of my life,” the former “Cheers” star, who was married at the time to Parker Stevenson, added, "It took everything I

Lohan in NYC on Monday. (SplashNews)The truth will set you free, and in Lindsay Lohan’s case, not telling it could land you in the slammer. It was reported on Tuesday that the “Liz & Dick” actress will be charged with lying to police at the time of her June 8 car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway because she told them she was not the one driving – even though multiple witnesses, including her personal assistant, said she was.

While the charge is a misdemeanor, it could spell jail time for the 26-year-old since she is still on probation for the January 2009 necklace theft, even though her official probation ended earlier this year. It will be up to Judge Stephanie Sautner, who oversaw that case, to decide whether or not Lohan could wind up back in jail. As of press time, the L.A. City Attorney’s Office was aware of the new charge against Lohan, but had yet to make a decision about charging her with a probation violation.

TMZ also reports that police found prescription pills in Lohan’s purse and strewn all over

Teri and Brooke Shields. (Getty Images)Before there was Jaid Barrymore or Dina Lohan, the ultimate stage mom in Hollywood was Teri Shields, who got her gorgeous baby daughter Brooke into the business when she was just 11 months old in an Ivory Soap ad for which she was paid $25. On Tuesday, it was announced that Teri had passed a week earlier in Manhattan at the age of 79, following a long illness.

"My mother was an enormous part of my life and of who I am today," Brooke said in a statement. "I loved her, laughed with her, and respected her. And although she had her share of struggles, she was my mom."

Like many momagers, Teri faced backlash when she allowed Brooke, now 47, to take on provocative roles at a young age, beginning with 1978’s “Pretty Baby, in which the 12-year-old portrayed a child prostitute and even had a nude scene. "It's only a role," Brooke said at the time regarding concerns it was child pornography. "I'm not going to grow up and be a prostitute." A year later, Teri’s choices for her daughter were

Jamie vs Sam. (PacificCoastNews.com/Getty Images)Nearly five years after Britney Spears’ father Jamie stepped in as her conservator during her infamous meltdown, the family is finally rid of Sam Lutfi, the self-described manager many say is responsible for her downfall during that time. On Thursday, the judge presiding over the court battle between the Spears clan and Lutfi dismissed the case before it was sent before a jury. Lufti was suing for unpaid fees, alleged assault by Jamie, and defamation from Britney’s mom Lynne in her 2008 book about saving her famous daughter.

"I’m just so relieved that this is over with,” Jamie, who still serves as his daughter’s conservator, tells “Entertainment Tonight.” “That our family can finally put this behind us and move forward. I am so proud of each lawyer that represented our family in this. They were so prepared. They were ready. They stood behind us and I’m just so proud of each one of them that handled each one of these cases.” After also commending the judge for her “patience,” Jamie

Bynes in NYC. (Splash News)Patrons who were waiting for their turn at a Beach Bum Tanning salon in New York City recently got an eyeful when Amanda Bynes came wandering out of her private room in search of goggles … completely nude! According to In Touch, the very troubled actress was all set for a Mystic spray tan when she suddenly decided to head to the lobby sans clothes, or even a towel to cover herself!

“She didn’t seem to care that everyone saw her naked,” one eyewitness tells the magazine. “She seemed totally out of it. She took her time walking back to the Mystic room, dragging her fingers along the wall and smiling at customers who passed her. There was definitely something wrong with her.”

But Bynes insists the story is false. "I'm suing In Touch for printing a fake story," she tells Us Weekly. "I'm not 'troubled.' I don't get naked in public. I'm 26, a multi-millionaire, retired."

Bynes has been pretty low-key lately. Despite a report in late September about her locking herself in a bakery restroom

Joe on Monday. (Juan Sharma/Bruja/ PacificCoastNews.com)Is Joe Simpson trying to look younger now that he’s back on the market?

The father of Jessica and Ashlee Simpson has been sporting a different look since announcing his split from his wife off 34 years, Tina, last week. On Monday, Joe stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a tight v-neck sweater, silver necklace, slim-fit pants, and a fedora, which was covering up his brand new haircut and highlight dye job.

Perhaps the former minister is trying to look younger than his 54 years for his reported new love: 20-year-old aspiring actor and model, Bryce Chandler Hill. Just days before the Simpson’s joint divorce statement, the National Enquirer published a story claiming that Joe had revealed to his family two months earlier that he was gay. Although Joe and Tina insisted “there is no third party involved” and “any other related allegations are completely false,” reports are to the contrary.

According to Radar Online, which is owned by the same company as the Enquirer, Tina pulled the plug

RuPaul and Honey Boo Boo. (WireImage)America may be undecided about whether or not “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”—a reality show centered around a 7-year-old beauty pageant contestant from Georgia – is entertaining or the downfall of society, but the show’s sassy star has a big fan in RuPaul. The “Drag Race” creator tells omg!, “I live for that show,” and it’s not because of their shared love of pageantry. “What keeps me there on that show is that child is pure love. She is kind. I’ve got to tell you, I’ve been on this planet a long time, at the top of my list of human virtues is kindness, and she is pure love. The things she comes up with … she’s unpredictable and just lovely! At its core, that family, they love each other and they want the best for one another and that’s just gorgeous.”

RuPaul, 51, loves Honey Boo Boo (real name: Alana Thompson) so much, he wants to record a duet with her and has been actively pursuing her, but with no real luck just yet. (So Mama June, if you’re reading this, call RuPaul so we can have