First we have Kate landing a spot on Dancing with the Stars. Lots of people have been making a big deal over this.  Personally I can’t say that I’m that interested. I can only assume that she’ll make it through part of the show, dancing decently but with no real distinction. Certainly Aldrin will last longer, despite her being half his age. It’s no contest – living legend versus fame mongering housewife.

But I digress.

Because what could be better than Kate having an opportunity to be put in her place amongst real celebrities? It would have to be Jon getting solicited by Playgirl – and for a fraction the price. It’s like they were short one page on the magazine and ran to the bargain bin for filler. While 20 gees is not a sum to laugh at, Playgirl’s offers are usually much, much higher. Try $80,000 dollars higher, as Levi Johnson was reportedly payed for his shirtless shoot.

“We discussed it and we’d offer him only $20,000,” Playgirl rep Daniel Nardicio told Life & Style magazine. “His star is extinguishing, and he’s not very [well endowed].” (source)

Ouch – that’s gotta sting.

BuddyTV:

We’ve often wondered if those who’ve recently fallen for Jon Gosselin have lived under a rock before they met him.  His latest girlfriend, Morgan Christie, seems to be one of those people who know not of the reality TV dad’s notoriety.  But we’re pretty sure she’s not that dim; she just has her own reasons for allowing herself the humiliation of being with the Jon and Kate Plus 8 star.

“I have no doubt she’s doing it for the publicity.  It’s all about getting her picture taken,” the insider revealed.  “I mean, there’s nothing attractive about Jon Gosselin.  Why would Morgan want to be with an older, overweight man with eight kids?”

But since that’s what Morgan Christie is after, maybe we should just let her do what she wants for now.  She’ll eventually learn; if this really will be a big mistake she can look back on in the future.

Of course, if there is a chance of media attention, Jon will make sure he gets it. Apparently he’s been parading his new lady friend all over the film festival, all the while indulging in some major PDA. Enough that your average festival goer was feeling a tad uncomfortable at the publicly intimate moments.

“Tons of PDA, holding hands, kissing,” an onlooker tells UsMagazine.com. “They kept walking around, it’s not like they tried to be discreet and stay in a corner.” And despite Christie’s actual age, the law-school student “looked anywhere from 19 to 23,” the partygoer says. “Anyone who saw him remarked how inappropriate it was. Gosselin seemed to love the attention.” As for Christie, another guest that night says she was “super clingy and got jealous when he talked to other girls.” (US Magazine)

So one does wonder if this move has anything to do with the rumors of Jon’s money troubles? Here on the internet, Jon has been accused of being broke and mooching off of his new GF. It was supposed that he would be leaving his expensive NY pad very soon to take up with her and her money in Utah.

If rumor is right, then we will suppose no more.

As we all remember, Kate’s brother Kevin had a lot to say about his opinions when it came to Kate raising her children. Common criticism voiced concerns that his attempts to “help” (i.e. attention grabbing/whining on network television) weren’t doing anything to improve the situation. Many felt that he and his wife were only exacerbating the problem while managing to glean their 15 minutes of fame from their family’s coattails.

Buddy TV has the dish:

Morgan Christie is a graduate of Emory University, earning her degree in 2007.  She was in the sorority AEPhi during that time, and later worked at a store called Blue Bee.  Soon she became employed at a law firm, and is currently planning to go to law school.

“Jon doesn’t have money to pay lawyer bills, legal fees and Manhattan rent. He needs to get rid of the NYC apartment. It is all too much for him to handle,” a source revealed.  “Jon is staying with Morgan in Utah and they are hitting the slopes together.  He felt like he needed to get away from the drama, so he escaped with Morgan to her family home.”

However, Jon’s friends have blabbed once again about his personal life. Such good friends.

One squealer reports that Jon didn’t necessarily choose to move in with Morgan. Instead, he had to dues to *gasp* money troubles.

I quote:

“Jon can’t afford to pay his bills and a lot of people are asking for their money immediately,” the source said. “Jon doesn’t have money to pay lawyer bills, legal fees and Manhattan rent. He needs to get rid of the NYC apartment. It is all too much for him to handle.” (source)

Yeah, who knew all that junk and legal fees would cost so much? It seems that Jon fell into the well known cliche of “new money”.  He took one look at that chunk of moolah he milked from his cash cow (aka his kids), and thought he couldn’t spend it all.

News flash: You can if you spend it on stupid stuff, then spend it to do stupid stuff, then have to spend more to legally defend your stupid actions. Whoops. And now he can’t afford any of it.

So know, after only dating a month, Jon’s already depending on his new sucker girlfriend. Even the unidentified “friend” thought that Morgan could end up supporting the loser if she wasn’t careful.

Because nothing says “romance” like bankruptcy.

But leave it to the internet to manage. Many of these celebrity chasers are like dogs worrying an old chew toy. They take the same subject and just chew until it’s completely worn out. But when you get down to it, it’s still just hair. Yes, I think it looks nice (definitively after the reverse mullet). Yes, I think it was waaay too expensive, and in bad taste given the fact that in these recession times 7 grand would buy a whole lot of food for most families.

OK – I’m over it.

Now on to more important news.

Did you hear that Jon has yet again snagged himself another catch? He was spotted having dinner with California gal 25 year-old Morgan Christie and her family in Park City, Utah. The anonymous source thought that it appeared that Jon knew the family, however, he also appeared nervous while in the restaurant. That leaves me asking only one question.

Why go to Utah?

I guess teaming up on Jon Gosselin during the court days last month really had a way of bringing them together. Their had been rumors of them potentially being an item after Lohan had a tattoo done, and soon after Kate had the same thing inked onto herself.

So…I can’t help but think about how insanely creepy this couple is. Let’s just break down a few facts.

First, Lohan introduces Kate to Jon after the men get all bromancy. Then Kate quits her job over the creep, then is immediately dumped by Jon. Then Kate and Lohan dump all over Jon in court. Obviously the next course of action was for them to hook up. Oh, and have I mentioned that Kate is only 3 years older than Michael’s daughter?

Gross.

Yes, Jon’s posh pad is that trashed.

Pillows, clothes and furniture lie strewn about his apartment, all slashed and ruined. A nasty note that reads “Cheater” is pinned to Jon’s headboard with a knife.

And here’s the kicker. That note was signed by none other than Hailey Glassman.

Of course she claims that she didn’t do this and that someone must be framing her. In all honesty, she could have a point. She isn’t the only woman Jon has crossed in the last six months. And I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t hear about many vandals who sign their names on the evidence.

On the other hand, Hailey certainly has enough reason to be angry at Jon. In addition to all the womanizing ( I still have trouble associating that word with Jon Gosselin), Hailey recently hopped on Twitter to complain about Jon’s rent paying ethics:

“FYI That apartment everyone calls “Jon’s Apartment” was MY APARTMENT as well. We split rent! He’s been living off of my family and I,” she wrote.

“So get your facts right before you all assume. My family and I found out a week ago he’s been pocketing our rent money and not paying the rent!” (source)

That would give her reason to be mad at him.

What do you think, my dear reader? Could this criminal act be yet another tarnish on Hailey’s reputation or do you think she is telling the truth – that she has been framed?