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A new installment of Teen Mom will be premiering on MTV this August. The stars of Teen Mom 3 arrived in New York City Monday, May 20, to do promotional work for the series. The new cast was reportedly filming after-show segments with Maci Bookout, who was on all four seasons of the original Teen Mom. Incidentally, the name “Maci,” as well as the name of her son, Bentley, showed the greatest increase in frequency from 2010 to 2011, according to the Social Security Administration. MTV hasn’t set an official premiere date just yet, but a recent report claims that it will after shortly after Teen Mom 2 ends. Teen Mom 3 will follow four of the teenage mothers from the fourth season of 16 and Pregnant: 19-year-olds Alexandria Sekella, Briana DeJesus, and Katie Yeager, and 18-year-old Mackenzie Douthit. Teen Mom Confidential reports that the show will premiere toward the end of August and will take over Teen Mom 2‘s 10 pm Monday time slot. Each episode of 16 and Pregnant followed a different girl, who was usually 4 and a half to 8 months into her pregnancy. The episode typically ended a few months after the baby was born. Douthit was featured in the first episode — she was a cheerleader from Miami, Oklahoma, who gave birth to a baby boy by C-section. Yeager, who is from Rocky Springs, Wyoming, and gave birth a to daughter with her live-in boyfriend. DeJesus was from Orlando, and her ex-boyfriend was disitnerested in her pregnancy. She gave birth a to a baby girl. Sekella was an aspiring dancer from Allentown, Pennyslyvania, whose mother wanted her to give the baby up for adoption or else she wouldn’t have a place to live. Her episode ran 90 minutes and ended with her having financial and housing problems because of her decision to keep the baby, a daughter. Will you be watching Teen Mom 3? ‘Teen Mom 3′ To Premiere In August [Report] is a post from: The Inquisitr

TGI Fridays locations in New Jersey have been accused of selling cheap booze as premium liquor. State authorities busted 29 bars and restaurants in a sting dubbed “Operation Swill.” These establishments reportedly filled empty bottles of premium liquor with less expensive brands. These fake products were then sold to customers. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control said these restaurants, including several TGI Fridays locations, were attempting to increase their profits by selling the cheaper products at higher prices. According to The Star-Leger, the investigation into the bogus booze was launched after authorities received numerous complaints from customers. Investigators managed to pinpoint the culprits through the use confidential informants and undercover detectives. New technology reported aided authorities in their quest to bust the perpetrators. The investigation took over a year to complete. Authorities have yet to reveal which premium liquor brands were being faked by these restaurants. However, officials stated that inventories and records were confiscated during the sting. Thirteen TGI Fridays locations were included in recent bust. The Associated Press reports that the company was working with the New Jersey franchisee accused to passing off cheap booze as premium liquor. A spokesperson for the restaurant described the allegations as “serious.” “We have one of the most extensive bar and beverage programs in the industry, which sets a very high standard in the quality and service of our beverages,” TGI Fridays said in a statement. The restaurants in New Jersey are owned and operated by The Briad Group. The company reportedly owns around 70 locations across seven states. Although several news organizations have reached out for comment, reps for The Briad Group have yet to comment on the situation. Here’s a complete list of the restaurants accused of selling fake liquor. Railroad Café, East Rutherford The Brick House, Wyckoff Sunset Tavern, Burlington Graziano’s Ristorante, Chesilhurst Villari’s Lakeside, Gloucester Township Yesterday’s, Marmora TGI Fridays, West Orange Italian Affair, Glassboro Bell’s Tavern, Lambertville TGI Fridays, East Windsor Brunswick Grove, East Brunswick TGI Fridays, Old Bridge TGI Fridays, North Brunswick TGI Fridays, Piscataway TGI Fridays, Freehold TGI Fridays, Marlboro TGI Fridays, Hazlet Murray’s, Dover TGI Fridays, East Hanover Sona Thirteen, Morristown Blackthorn Restaurant, Parsippany Ruby Tuesday, Bridgewater TGI Fridays, Linden Café 34, Matawan Applebee’s, Kearny Cucina Calandara, Fairfield TGI Fridays, Hamilton TGI Fridays, Springfield TGI Fridays, Clifton What do you think about TGI Fridays getting busted for selling fake liquor to customers in New Jersey? [Image via Shutterstock] TGI Fridays Accused Of Selling Fake Premium Liquor In New Jersey is a post from: The Inquisitr

Marijuana. Not even once. Or twice. Duuuuude. Anyone feel like Taco Bell? On Weed It Is is a post from: The Inquisitr

Queensland coach Mal Meninga says Ben Te'o remains in the Origin picture until investigations into an alleged assault are completed.

Even Fred Phelps has to look at this and admit, “well played … “ Christian Mingle Backfires is a post from: The Inquisitr

Amy’s Baking Company has set the bar pretty low in that retail district. Amy’s Baking Company’s Neighbors is a post from: The Inquisitr

“Where’d you learn to put french fries on pizza like this?!” “From you, dad. I LEARNED IT FROM WATCHING YOU!” Anti-Marijuana PSA is a post from: The Inquisitr

Independent creative agency Cummins Ross has won Australian Office’s Reflex account. The announcement: Australian Office has appointed independent agency CumminsRoss as a first step in a new era for the Reflex brand. This comes after the announcement of their $90m investment in Australia’s only premium white paper recycling facility at Australian Paper’s Maryvale mill. “We’re extremely excited to be moving into a new era for the Reflex brand with CumminsRoss’ said Martin Rodger, General Manager – Marketing at Australian Paper. “They will work closely with us as we launch our new strategy for Reflex which leverages our environmental leadership by taking recycled to a much broader customer base over the next two years’ added Rodger. CumminsRoss are delighted to add Australian Office, which has a diverse portfolio of products and leading brands including include Reflex, Optix, Australian, Tudor, Olympic and Queen’s Slipper playing cards. CumminsRoss Managing Director Chris Jeffares said “Reflex is an amazing brand and we are honoured by the win. Their new focus on recycled product is a great story not just for the brand and consumers, but also Australian manufacturing.” Source: Cummins Ross press release. The post Cummins Ross wins Australian Office’s Reflex account appeared first on mUmBRELLA.

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Jungleboys’ previous venture A Moody Christmas Screen NSW has announced funding for four film and TV projects which it claims will generate more than 1000 jobs. According to the announcement from the state government body, its $974,000 in grants will also create “more than $25 million investment”. Among the TV shows to receive funding is the follow-up to A Very Moody Christmas, The Moodys, from production company Jungleboys. Screen NSW claims that its $200,000 grant will be responsible for 274 jobs and lead to production spend of $3.5m on the ABC comedy. The funding was given to the projects through Screen NSW’s Production Finance Fund and Regional Filming Fund. According to the announcement, the “four new film and television projects… will together generate more than $25 million investment and 1,015 jobs for the State”. George Souris, Minister for the Arts, said in the announcement: ”The follow-up to the hugely popular series A Moody Christmas, is slated for Sydney and the NSW South Coast supporting 274 jobs and a production spend of more than $3.35 million.” One of the projects, a film called Backtrack, will be written, directed and produced by Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Rite writer Michael Petroni. This is Petroni’s first work in Australia since 2002′s Till Human Voices Wake Us. Souris said Backtrack would support 520 jobs and have a production spend of more than $6 million. The other works include international TV comedy/drama Camp, starring Rachel Griffiths, and a Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder documentary called Two Men in China. The announcement: Title: Backtrack Company: See Pictures Pty Ltd. Locations: Sydney, Picton and/or Bathurst surrounds. Screen NSW support: $500,000 from Production Finance Fund and grant of $100,000 from Regional Filming Fund. Jobs and production investment: 520 jobs and NSW production spend of $6,649,558 million. Production dates: July 1, 2013 – August 14, 2013. Synopsis: Backtrack is described as a spine-chilling supernatural thriller from writer/director Michael Petroni and producers Jamie Hilton (The Waiting City) and Antonia Barnard (Last Ride). Psychologist Peter Bowers’ life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers that his patients are the ghosts of people who all died in an accident 20 years previously. Afraid of losing his mind, Peter returns to his home town where he uncovers a terrifying truth, which only he can put right. Title: The Moodys Company: Jungleboys. Locations: Sydney and NSW South Coast. Screen NSW support: $200,000 from Production Finance Fund Jobs and production investment: 274 jobs and NSW production spend of $3,352,438. Production dates: August 26, 2013 – October 11, 2013. Synopsis: The follow-up to the hugely popular series A Moody Christmas. Picking up a month after we last saw them, it will visit the Moodys at various family events throughout the year. Like A Moody Christmas, each episode will revolve around a particular occasion that naturally brings them back together such as Australia Day, Bridget’s 60th Birthday, or the Easter Long Weekend. Title: Camp Company: Matchbox Pictures for NBC Locations: Murwillumbah and surrounding Northern Rivers areas. Screen NSW support: $100,000 grant from Regional Filming Fund. Jobs and production investment: more than 200 jobs and NSW production spend of $14,703,216, including a regional spend of $3.2 million. Production dates: March 18, 2013 – June 27, 2013 Synopsis: A raunchy, funny, loud summer series with moments of romance and wistfulness following the lives of the families, counsellors and owners of the quintessentially American Little Hawk Family Camp. It’s a relentlessly cheerful, lakeside slice of family summer heaven that is completely unplugged – no cell phone reception, no TVs, no internet. Title: Two Men in China: Australia Company: Cordell Jigsaw Locations: Australian locations including Po