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Amber Portwood might be focused on being single right now, but that's not keeping her longtime on-and-off boyfriend Gary Shirley from spilling his heart out to her. This troubled twosome has been separated for a while (both have reportedly been dating other people), but it seems that Gary's anxious to get his baby mama back. In fact, TMZ.com just posted a recording of Gary singing Lonestar’s "Amazed." "She totally melted when she saw [the] acoustic guitar video he made for her," said the site's source. Watch it here and tell us what you think of Gary's love song!

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Tonight's episode of "I Used To Be Fat" not only documented Jordan's incredible weight-loss journey, but it highlighted the impact that having a mentor can have on a young person. Jordan's family life was unstable--his mom was out of the picture and there was no one really encouraging him to succeed, but meeting his trainer changed everything. Joey taught him all about working out and eating right, plus gave him some helpful tips on how to lure in the ladies (apparently flashing your triceps and shouting "Boom!" is the way to go).

Jordan's completely changed his outlook on life and now has dreams of becoming a personal trainer. He's also found a close friend in Joey. Share your thoughts about their inspirational journey together, then check out Jordan's amazing before-and-after pics below.

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It was great to see Jordan attack the weight room with such intensity on tonight's episode of "I Used To Be Fat." He embraced the pain and never really complained during his training. Luckily, Joey was on hand the entire time to keep him motivated and ensure that he was performing each movement correctly. Preventing injury is crucial when starting a new workout plan because any small tweak can really set you back.

Check out this week's "Trainer Tips" for guidelines on staying injury-free, plus find out how to get shredded like Joey (he makes it look so easy).

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"Jersey Shore" has inspired a smattering of wannabe spin-offs on other networks, which is both flattering for the cast and awesome for us because we're reality TV junkies. But now the people that started it all is adding its own "Shore"-esque series to the mix! MTV Networks UK just announced that they've started production on a brand new reality series entitled "Geordie Shore," which for those of you that haven't crossed The Pond yet (Pond = The Atlantic Ocean), is the city of Newcastle. Just imagine: Cheesy pickup lines spoken in a Cockney accent!

"It's fantastic that the UK is going to be the first international MTV territory to take inspiration from the cultural phenomenon that is Jersey Shore and re-imagine it for a UK audience. Newcastle is an amazing city with a culture and ethos of its own," said Kerry Taylor, Acting SVP, Director of Television, MTV Networks UK & Ireland.

If you're reading this, MTV execs, we suggest buying the kids of "Geordie" a Europass to Italy!

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Move over JWOWW, Sammi may be stealing your Scrappiest "Jersey Shore" Girl championship title. Whether it was the intense cat-tussle in Miami (and/or Seaside!), Ronnie's betrayal (which he'll NEVER live down) and/or 'The Note' that toughened her up, one thing's for sure: Sammi's not so sweet anymore! Just take a look at some of these hot shots from the "Jersey Shore GTL Party" she hosted last night in Philadelphia. It appears as if one of the paps was acting fresh with her, or perhaps a guest was getting lippy? Or maybe she's just redirecting her anger over the recent breakup with Ronnie. Who knows, but apparently these are the type of scary faces and hand gestures you'll see if you ever get on Sammi's bad side.

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We have to imagine that once you've aired your sauseech on national television (read: smushed for MTV cameras), there's really nothing left to keep from your family. That's the sort of logic we're thinking prompted Vinny to recently take his folks to Dusk nightclub in Atlantic City. According to People.com, he brought the whole Guadagnino clan there for a night of fist-pumping and we can only guess what else. The "Jersey Shore" star accompanied his "his grandmother, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins for a night of drinking and dancing," a source told the site.

This isn't the first time Vinny's dragged some of his relatives to events, but partying with them at a club? That's quite a risky move. Apparently, they stayed out until 3 a.m., which, after meeting Uncle Nino last season, seems totally reasonable.

+ Would you bring your family to a club with you? Take the poll and let us know what you think about Vinny's invite list!

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Jo and Kailyn's relationship has been on a downward spiral since the first episode of "Teen Mom 2" aired. He felt like she was manipulating him for money, and they got to a point where they couldn't even have a civil conversation. As a result, Kailyn started dating someone else, which infuriated Jo, as well as his parents.

Even with all of this chaos going on, it seems that Jo's not ready to give up on love just yet. Check out a sneak peek of next Tuesday's episode below, where the young parents sit down to discuss their future. Even though he's upset, Jo just wants things to go back to how things were...when they were a couple.

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As if it were all part of some master plan to take over the music business, Heidi Montag premiered her brand spankin' new track, "Heartbreak," merely hours after Spencer Pratt seduced us with his chicken song. Yesterday afternoon, Perez Hilton sneaked Heidi's jam, which is a breathy tune filled with tons of synths--sort of what we've come to expect from her.

Heidi's freshman album, "Superficial," wasn't necessarily a financial success (she claimed it wiped our her savings), but that didn't deter the entertainer from getting back in the studio and murmuring all over the mic. Listen to her jam here, then let us know which recording artist you're more impressed with: Spencer or Heidi.

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Even though Jenelle moved back in with her mom on last week's episode of "Teen Mom 2," Barbara wasn't going to give up the fight for guardianship of Jace. Realizing she wasn't financially prepared to head into a grueling legal battle over her son, Jenelle agreed on tonight's episode to turn over custody to her mother. It was a tough adjustment, but she seemed OK with its temporary nature, plus it improved the energy in their household.

+ Did Jenelle make the right choice to give her mom custody of Jace? Take the poll, then check out a clip from this week's "Teen Mom 2 After Show," where she explains the rules of the parenting agreement. Her mom is the only person who can make important decisions for Jace, but Jenelle is trying to stay focused so she can one day regain her role as primary caretaker.

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On tonight's episode of "Teen Mom 2," Kailyn found herself on the defensive end of an uncomfortable conversation with Jo's parents. Once they caught wind of her Facebook-official relationship with Jordan, they sat her down and gave her an ultimatum: She wasn't welcome to live in their home unless she broke things off with her new boyfriend. Since having a place to raise Isaac was her priority, she obliged.

+ Jo's parents may have had a point, but did they cross the line by getting too involved in Kailyn's romantic life? Take the poll, then check out a clip from this week's "Teen Mom 2 After Show" to hear her talk about how overwhelmed she was by Jo's parents' demands.

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