Bolt goes 400 meters in 2013 debut
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Usain Bolt kicked off his
sprint season Saturday by making a rare appearance in a 400-meter race
and finishing in 46.74 seconds.
Bolt, who has back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100, 200 and
4x400-meter relays, overtook Allodin Fothergill in the homestretch to
win his heat.
Bolt's biggest rival, Yohan Blake, ran 46.64 in a separate heat,
finishing second to Warren Weir, the 200-meter Olympic bronze medalist,
who finished in 46.23.
There were no finals in the small meet, which drew about three dozen sprinters to Kingston's National Stadium.
Bolt, the world-record holder in the 100 and 200, used to run the 200
and 400. But while getting ready for the 2008 Olympics, he took up the
100 and took a break from the longer distance.
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Usain Bolt kicked off his
sprint season Saturday by making a rare appearance in a 400-meter race
and finishing in 46.74 seconds.
Bolt, who has back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100, 200 and
4x400-meter relays, overtook Allodin Fothergill in the homestretch to
win his heat.
Bolt's biggest rival, Yohan Blake, ran 46.64 in a separate heat, finishing second to Warren Weir, the 200-meter Olympic bronze medalist, who finished in 46.23.
There were no finals in the small meet, which drew about three dozen sprinters to Kingston's National Stadium.
Bolt, the world-record holder in the 100 and 200, used to run the 200 and 400. But while getting ready for the 2008 Olympics, he took up the 100 and took a break from the longer distance.
Bolt's biggest rival, Yohan Blake, ran 46.64 in a separate heat, finishing second to Warren Weir, the 200-meter Olympic bronze medalist, who finished in 46.23.
There were no finals in the small meet, which drew about three dozen sprinters to Kingston's National Stadium.
Bolt, the world-record holder in the 100 and 200, used to run the 200 and 400. But while getting ready for the 2008 Olympics, he took up the 100 and took a break from the longer distance.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/XSUFYQ) police were
contacted shortly before 5 p.m. Monday about a domestic violence
incident. When police arrived, members of Brown's staff were at the
home, but the singer wasn't.
Police searched the home and didn't find any problems.
It's the latest so-called "swatting" prank targeting celebrities. The
practice is intended to get multiple officers, including specialized
SWAT teams sent to a home.
Last week, Beverly Hills police responded to a fake armed robbery
call at Tom Cruise's house. Other hoax calls have been made involving
the homes of Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher and Miley Cyrus.
Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/XSUFYQ) police were
contacted shortly before 5 p.m. Monday about a domestic violence
incident. When police arrived, members of Brown's staff were at the
home, but the singer wasn't.
Police searched the home and didn't find any problems.
It's the latest so-called "swatting" prank targeting celebrities. The practice is intended to get multiple officers, including specialized SWAT teams sent to a home.
Last week, Beverly Hills police responded to a fake armed robbery call at Tom Cruise's house. Other hoax calls have been made involving the homes of Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher and Miley Cyrus.
Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com
Police searched the home and didn't find any problems.
It's the latest so-called "swatting" prank targeting celebrities. The practice is intended to get multiple officers, including specialized SWAT teams sent to a home.
Last week, Beverly Hills police responded to a fake armed robbery call at Tom Cruise's house. Other hoax calls have been made involving the homes of Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher and Miley Cyrus.
Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com
Shakira Gives Birth to Baby Boy
Shakira is singing a happy tune!
The Colombian songstress and her boyfriend, professional soccer
player Gerard Pique, welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, according to Shakira’s personal website.
“We are happy to announce the birth of Milan, son of Shakira Mebarak
and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” the
statement read. “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear,
loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious;
and in Sanskrit, unification. “
And though he’s just hours old and currently only weighs 6 pounds, 6
ounces, it sounds like the little guy will be following in the footsteps
of his dad … or that’s what his parents are hoping, at least: “Just
like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth,”
the note continued.
Shakira had given her more than 19 million Twitter followers a hint
that her bundle of joy was on the way earlier on Tuesday, writing, “I'd
like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very
important day of my life. Shak”
Just last week, Shakira, 35, and her 25-year-old baby daddy announced
they were throwing a “virtual baby shower” to support UNICEF and while
they said they would “soon be welcoming” their first child, they didn’t
specify when. The couple – who confirmed their relationship for the
first time almost two years ago – reportedly had scheduled the birth so
that Pique could make sure he was there to welcome the newborn.
Sounds like all went according to plan!
The Colombian songstress and her boyfriend, professional soccer
player Gerard Pique, welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, according to Shakira’s personal website.
“We are happy to announce the birth of Milan, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” the statement read. “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification. “
And though he’s just hours old and currently only weighs 6 pounds, 6 ounces, it sounds like the little guy will be following in the footsteps of his dad … or that’s what his parents are hoping, at least: “Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth,” the note continued.
Shakira had given her more than 19 million Twitter followers a hint that her bundle of joy was on the way earlier on Tuesday, writing, “I'd like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very important day of my life. Shak”
Just last week, Shakira, 35, and her 25-year-old baby daddy announced they were throwing a “virtual baby shower” to support UNICEF and while they said they would “soon be welcoming” their first child, they didn’t specify when. The couple – who confirmed their relationship for the first time almost two years ago – reportedly had scheduled the birth so that Pique could make sure he was there to welcome the newborn.
Sounds like all went according to plan!
“We are happy to announce the birth of Milan, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” the statement read. “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification. “
And though he’s just hours old and currently only weighs 6 pounds, 6 ounces, it sounds like the little guy will be following in the footsteps of his dad … or that’s what his parents are hoping, at least: “Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth,” the note continued.
Shakira had given her more than 19 million Twitter followers a hint that her bundle of joy was on the way earlier on Tuesday, writing, “I'd like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very important day of my life. Shak”
Just last week, Shakira, 35, and her 25-year-old baby daddy announced they were throwing a “virtual baby shower” to support UNICEF and while they said they would “soon be welcoming” their first child, they didn’t specify when. The couple – who confirmed their relationship for the first time almost two years ago – reportedly had scheduled the birth so that Pique could make sure he was there to welcome the newborn.
Sounds like all went according to plan!
Jay-Z Rents Luxe Nursery for $1 Million a Year at Barclays Center
Jay-Z
and Beyonce attend the NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New
York Knicks at Barclays Center on November 26, 2012 in the Brooklyn
borough of New York City. Getty Images
When Beyonce's husband Jay-Z watches basketball games at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, their daughter, Blue, 12 months, chills downstairs in a nursery!
"Jay rents a luxurious basement suite for $1 million a year," a source says in the new issue of of Us Weekly, on stands now. "It has an area for Blue filled with toys."
Jay's VIP space -- the priciest of 11 spreads for rent (average cost: $550,000) -- also serves as an adult playground. "It's all glass with a champagne bar and TV screen," says the source. "Jay lets friends use his digs when he's not there."
In October, Beyonce helped Jay-Z close out his eight performances at the Barclays Center as a surprise guest. Blue's parents, who wed in April 2008, performed "Crazy in Love" together, and shared a kiss on stage.
"Of course I had to let BK touch the stage in BK," Jay-Z joked to the audience. "Well, BKC now."
Beyonce kicked off the new year with a private performance in Las Vegas. "In our perfect ways, in the ways we are beautiful, in the ways we are human -- we are here," she wrote in a handwritten note on her Tumblr blog. "Happy New Year's. Let's make it ours."
$150 Million Dowry for Chinese Businessman’s Daughter
Miss Wu
Bringing new meaning to the phrase 'happy couple,' Chinese businessman Wu Duanbiao gave his daughter and her husband a dowry worth nearly $150 million in celebration of their wedding on Sunday, according to the South China Morning Post.
Wu, who is the chairman of the ceramics firm Fujian Wanli Group, gave
his daughter and her new husband four boxes of gold jewelry, millions of
dollars deposited into their bank account, donations to local charities
in their names, shares in the ceramics firm, two cars, and "an
impressive property portfolio."
A spokesman for Wu's firm confirmed the dowry.
Chinese wedding customs in Hong Kong
The groom's finances have vastly improved since his marriage on Sunday.
He only makes about $24,000 a year, and "gets his bread from the
government," according to the Daily Mail. The bride and groom have known each other since they were in kindergarten.
Reports of the Wu dowry and photographs of the bounty were published by
the South China Morning Post on Monday. The story follows a report by
Chinese newspaper the Apple Daily claiming that marrying a daughter from
this province in China is "better than robbing a bank."
Gold jewelry was part of the dowry.
The
dowry practice isn't uncommon in China, especially in the Fujian
province. The tradition is believed to ensure that the bride will be
treated well by her husband and in-laws. Just last month, two other
billionaires gave their daughter and niece dowries totaling in the
millions.
On a community board for International China Dating Services,
several people had questions over how much dowry they would be expected
to pay for a Chinese wedding, or if the dowry tradition was a
necessity. One commenter from Copenhagen wrote, "Dowry is a tradition
and Chinese culture. When you refuse to pay, then they do not believe
you love their daughter enough. I know it is not true, but I have to
recommend you: Just pay and live happily with your girlfriend/wife."
One of two cars from the dowry.
The popularity of the dowry payment amongst elites in the Fujian region is in contrast to the rest of the country, where eligible women are becoming a rarity,
due to China's laws about single births and the preference for male
over female babies. In fact, most single men in China pay fees upwards
of $30,000 to find a bride, according to a report from The Hindu.
The closest comparison to the dowry tradition in the United States is
the expectation that the bride's family will pay for the wedding, but
like all traditions, that one is changing with the times. According to
Psych Central, only 17 percent of couples have their parents foot the bill, with most choosing to share the financial burden with their family.
Hulk Hogan Refiles $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gawker Over Sex Tape
Miss Wu
Bringing new meaning to the phrase 'happy couple,' Chinese businessman Wu Duanbiao gave his daughter and her husband a dowry worth nearly $150 million in celebration of their wedding on Sunday, according to the South China Morning Post.
Wu, who is the chairman of the ceramics firm Fujian Wanli Group, gave his daughter and her new husband four boxes of gold jewelry, millions of dollars deposited into their bank account, donations to local charities in their names, shares in the ceramics firm, two cars, and "an impressive property portfolio." A spokesman for Wu's firm confirmed the dowry.
Chinese wedding customs in Hong Kong
The groom's finances have vastly improved since his marriage on Sunday. He only makes about $24,000 a year, and "gets his bread from the government," according to the Daily Mail. The bride and groom have known each other since they were in kindergarten.
Reports of the Wu dowry and photographs of the bounty were published by the South China Morning Post on Monday. The story follows a report by Chinese newspaper the Apple Daily claiming that marrying a daughter from this province in China is "better than robbing a bank."
Gold jewelry was part of the dowry.
Wu, who is the chairman of the ceramics firm Fujian Wanli Group, gave his daughter and her new husband four boxes of gold jewelry, millions of dollars deposited into their bank account, donations to local charities in their names, shares in the ceramics firm, two cars, and "an impressive property portfolio." A spokesman for Wu's firm confirmed the dowry.
Chinese wedding customs in Hong Kong
The groom's finances have vastly improved since his marriage on Sunday. He only makes about $24,000 a year, and "gets his bread from the government," according to the Daily Mail. The bride and groom have known each other since they were in kindergarten.
Reports of the Wu dowry and photographs of the bounty were published by the South China Morning Post on Monday. The story follows a report by Chinese newspaper the Apple Daily claiming that marrying a daughter from this province in China is "better than robbing a bank."
Gold jewelry was part of the dowry.
The
dowry practice isn't uncommon in China, especially in the Fujian
province. The tradition is believed to ensure that the bride will be
treated well by her husband and in-laws. Just last month, two other
billionaires gave their daughter and niece dowries totaling in the
millions.
On a community board for International China Dating Services, several people had questions over how much dowry they would be expected to pay for a Chinese wedding, or if the dowry tradition was a necessity. One commenter from Copenhagen wrote, "Dowry is a tradition and Chinese culture. When you refuse to pay, then they do not believe you love their daughter enough. I know it is not true, but I have to recommend you: Just pay and live happily with your girlfriend/wife."
One of two cars from the dowry.
On a community board for International China Dating Services, several people had questions over how much dowry they would be expected to pay for a Chinese wedding, or if the dowry tradition was a necessity. One commenter from Copenhagen wrote, "Dowry is a tradition and Chinese culture. When you refuse to pay, then they do not believe you love their daughter enough. I know it is not true, but I have to recommend you: Just pay and live happily with your girlfriend/wife."
One of two cars from the dowry.
The popularity of the dowry payment amongst elites in the Fujian region is in contrast to the rest of the country, where eligible women are becoming a rarity,
due to China's laws about single births and the preference for male
over female babies. In fact, most single men in China pay fees upwards
of $30,000 to find a bride, according to a report from The Hindu.
The closest comparison to the dowry tradition in the United States is the expectation that the bride's family will pay for the wedding, but like all traditions, that one is changing with the times. According to Psych Central, only 17 percent of couples have their parents foot the bill, with most choosing to share the financial burden with their family.
The closest comparison to the dowry tradition in the United States is the expectation that the bride's family will pay for the wedding, but like all traditions, that one is changing with the times. According to Psych Central, only 17 percent of couples have their parents foot the bill, with most choosing to share the financial burden with their family.
Hulk Hogan Refiles $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gawker Over Sex Tape
Terry 'Hulk' Hogan
Hulk Hogan is back with a vengeance — in court, that is.
The former wrestler has refiled a $100 million lawsuit against media
gossip site Gawker for posting a portion of his sex tape online, TMZ.com
reports. Hogan initially sued the website in October 2011, but
dismissed the suit in federal court last month in order to refile in a
Florida state court, where he is also suing Heather Clem, the woman on
the sex tape. The dismissal was necessary to consolidate his claims
against both Clem and the website.
Hulk Hogan sues ex-wife for defamation
Hogan also initially sued Clem's ex-husband, radio personality Bubba
the Love Sponge, claiming both he and Clem had a role in leaking the
footage. That lawsuit was settled, and Bubba apologized to Hogan on the
air.
Terry 'Hulk' Hogan
Justin Bieber's New Tattoo: See His Giant Rose Leg Ink
Bieber. (WireImage)
Adding to his eight existing tattoos, Justin Bieber debuted his newest artwork via Twitter Dec. 31: roses on his left leg, situated next to a massive set of praying hands.
"New tat," the 18-year-old "Boyfriend" singer posted on Instagram.
Also over the long New Year's Eve holiday weekend, Bieber posted
shirtless pictures taken in an undisclosed location. "Vacay," Bieber
wrote in one image, which shows off his crown tattoo on his chest and
the word "Believe" on his left forearm.
Many of the singer's tattoos have religious significance, including
one on his ribcage that reads "Yeshua," which means "Jesus" in Hebrew.
He also inked a portrait of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns on his leg.
Bieber's new leg tattoo. (Instagram)
Bieber wasn't the only celeb to unveil new ink over the holiday
weekend. Ahead of her gig hosting MTV's New Year's Eve bash live from
Times Square, new mom Snooki tweeted about her "fierce leopard tattoo."
"I wanted to get this because to me it represents being a strong
independent woman, and obviously I love leopards/leopard print! The
crown represents being a queen and being fabulous, and the wings
represent everyone who has passed in my family," Snooki -- who got inked
when she shot the Jersey Shore reunion -- wrote on her Celebuzz blog. "Anytime I can incorporate my loved ones who have passed, I do it!"
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com
Bieber. (WireImage)
"New tat," the 18-year-old "Boyfriend" singer posted on Instagram. Also over the long New Year's Eve holiday weekend, Bieber posted shirtless pictures taken in an undisclosed location. "Vacay," Bieber wrote in one image, which shows off his crown tattoo on his chest and the word "Believe" on his left forearm.
Many of the singer's tattoos have religious significance, including one on his ribcage that reads "Yeshua," which means "Jesus" in Hebrew. He also inked a portrait of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns on his leg.
Bieber's new leg tattoo. (Instagram)Bieber wasn't the only celeb to unveil new ink over the holiday weekend. Ahead of her gig hosting MTV's New Year's Eve bash live from Times Square, new mom Snooki tweeted about her "fierce leopard tattoo."
"I wanted to get this because to me it represents being a strong independent woman, and obviously I love leopards/leopard print! The crown represents being a queen and being fabulous, and the wings represent everyone who has passed in my family," Snooki -- who got inked when she shot the Jersey Shore reunion -- wrote on her Celebuzz blog. "Anytime I can incorporate my loved ones who have passed, I do it!"
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s son dies of a reported drug overdose
Donald and Shelly Sterling (Getty Images)
Anyone that has ever suffered with or known someone that has attempted to work their way through drug addiction understands that the creation of that affliction usually doesn’t stem from trying to have a good time. There are myriad factors that go into willingly attempting to break the law in order to impair your usual state. This is why each and every one of us should slow down and consider our own influences as we take to the news that Scott Sterling, son of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, has been found dead of a reported drug overdose.
The 32-year-old was found in his Malibu apartment, just south of Pepperdine University, on New Year’s Day.
Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives were sent to an apartment in the 22600 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday on a welfare check, authorities said.For years Ball Don’t Lie has taken great offense to Donald Sterling’s work both in and away from the NBA’s arena. It nearly goes without saying that this isn’t the time nor forum to continue that tone.
When deputies arrived, they found the body of 32-year-old Scott Sterling inside the unit.
“Sheriff’s Homicide and Los Angeles County Coroner’s personnel at this time believe that Sterling died of an apparent drug overdose,” Deputy Guillermina Saldaña said.
Alex Ovechkin is off the market, engaged to Maria Kirilenko; sorry, ladies
Congratulations to Russian tennis star Maria Kirilenko, who will undoubtedly become the next reason why Alex Ovechkin isn’t the same player he was or is playing better than ever. One of the two.
David Abrutyn of IMG congratulated Ovechkin, 27, and Kirilenko, 25, on their engagement on Monday morning, as the Washington Capitals captain asked his girlfriend of over a year
for her hand in marriage. Ovechkin has been playing for Dynamo Moscow
of the KHL during the NHL lockout; Kirilenko is 14th in the WTA world
rankings.
Alas, Kirilenko wasn’t given a ring, because Ovechkin doesn’t know
how to get one. (Just jokes, people; we're sure the diamond is the size
of Red Square.)
OviLenko have been an adorable couple, with Ovechkin having exuberantly celebrated her bronze medal victory at Wimbledon at the London Olympics.
In an interview with CSN Washington about his relationship, Ovechkin said Kirilenko taught him the ways of tennis:
Before meeting Kirilenko, Ovechkin admits he knew nothing
about tennis. But he played a lot of it this summer. “Tennis helps me a
lot to be in good shape, Ovechkin said. When you’re not practicing and
eating food and watching you get out of shape. But I was always running
and moving when I played.”
So at least something good came out of the lockout for Ovechkin. Oh,
who are we kidding: He made millions, was treated like a returning hero
and played hockey for his hometown team during the last few months,
along with getting engaged to a tennis hottie. Everything’s coming up
Ovi...
Alas, Kirilenko wasn’t given a ring, because Ovechkin doesn’t know how to get one. (Just jokes, people; we're sure the diamond is the size of Red Square.)
OviLenko have been an adorable couple, with Ovechkin having exuberantly celebrated her bronze medal victory at Wimbledon at the London Olympics.
In an interview with CSN Washington about his relationship, Ovechkin said Kirilenko taught him the ways of tennis:
Before meeting Kirilenko, Ovechkin admits he knew nothing about tennis. But he played a lot of it this summer. “Tennis helps me a lot to be in good shape, Ovechkin said. When you’re not practicing and eating food and watching you get out of shape. But I was always running and moving when I played.”So at least something good came out of the lockout for Ovechkin. Oh, who are we kidding: He made millions, was treated like a returning hero and played hockey for his hometown team during the last few months, along with getting engaged to a tennis hottie. Everything’s coming up Ovi...
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian expecting 1st child
Associated
Press - FILE - Kim Kardashian, right, and Kanye West, left, are shown
before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the New York
Knicks in this Dec, 6, 2012 file photo taken in Miami.
FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2012 file photo, television personality Kim Kardashian poses for photoigraphers at the red carpet during the 40th anniversary of cosmopolitan magazine in Spanish in Mexico City. Kanye West announced at a concert Sunday night Dec. 30, 2012 that his girlfriend is pregnant.
FILE - In a Monday, May 7, 2012 file photo, Kanye West arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala benefit, in NY. West announced at a concert Sunday night Dec. 30, 2012 that his girlfriend is pregnant
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A kid for Kimye: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are expecting their first child.
The rapper announced at a concert Sunday night that his girlfriend is pregnant. Kardashian was in the crowd at Revel Resort's Ovation Hall with her mother, Kris Jenner, and West's mentor and best friend, Jay-Z. West told the crowd of more than 5,000 in song form: "Now you having my baby."
The crowd roared. And so did people on the Internet.
The news instantly went viral on Twitter and Facebook, with thousands posting and commenting on the expecting couple.
Most of the Kardashian clan also tweeted about the news, including Kim's sisters. Kourtney Kardashian wrote: "Another angel to welcome to our family. Overwhelmed with excitement!"
West, 35, also told concertgoers to congratulate his "baby mom" and that this was the "most amazing thing."
Representatives for West and Kardashian, 32, didn't immediately respond to emails about the pregnancy.
The rapper and reality TV star went public in March.
Kardashian married NBA player Kris Humphries in August 2011 and their divorce is not finalized.
West's Sunday-night show was his
third consecutive performance at Revel. He took the stage for nearly two
hours, performing hits like "Good Life," ''Jesus Walks" and "Clique" in
an all-white ensemble with two bandmates.
The rapper announced at a concert Sunday night that his girlfriend is pregnant. Kardashian was in the crowd at Revel Resort's Ovation Hall with her mother, Kris Jenner, and West's mentor and best friend, Jay-Z. West told the crowd of more than 5,000 in song form: "Now you having my baby."
The crowd roared. And so did people on the Internet.
The news instantly went viral on Twitter and Facebook, with thousands posting and commenting on the expecting couple.
Most of the Kardashian clan also tweeted about the news, including Kim's sisters. Kourtney Kardashian wrote: "Another angel to welcome to our family. Overwhelmed with excitement!"
West, 35, also told concertgoers to congratulate his "baby mom" and that this was the "most amazing thing."
Representatives for West and Kardashian, 32, didn't immediately respond to emails about the pregnancy.
The rapper and reality TV star went public in March.
Kardashian married NBA player Kris Humphries in August 2011 and their divorce is not finalized.
West's Sunday-night show was his
third consecutive performance at Revel. He took the stage for nearly two
hours, performing hits like "Good Life," ''Jesus Walks" and "Clique" in
an all-white ensemble with two bandmates.
Rapper Tyga shares his Lamborghini Aventador crash with the fan
When
you're 23 and a rising rap star, the world of supercars greets you
warmly. Just ask Young Money rapper Tyga, a.k.a. Michael Ray
Nguyen-Stevenson, whose spent sizable amounts of his capital on his
garage — including a gold-painted (not vinyl-wrapped) Audi R8 and a
$376,000 Lamborghini Aventador, which was last seen this weekend on Tyga's Instagram in a snowy ditch after he crashed it.
Not even the all-wheel-drive Aventador can
keep its nose unbent if its 691-hp V-12 gets tested in snowy conditions.
There's not much else known about the wreck outside of Tyga's own comment
"Just crashed my lambo. Thank God for the seatbelt." Given that the
Aventador's frame is made from carbon fiber, it probably survived mostly
unscathed, although the repair bill for any mechanical piece that met
with the ground at speed will take several bills.
Tyga does have a few marks on his driving
record; he was arrested in Las Vegas and spent a few hours in jail last
January after a traffic stop where police found he was wanted in relation to four other traffic incidents,
including reckless driving. There's no point to owning a car like the
Aventador if it's never driven at speed — but lacking the skills and
sensibility to drive a supercar safely can quickly ensure young money
never has the chance to grow old.
When you're 23 and a rising rap star, the world of supercars greets you warmly. Just ask Young Money rapper Tyga, a.k.a. Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, whose spent sizable amounts of his capital on his garage — including a gold-painted (not vinyl-wrapped) Audi R8 and a $376,000 Lamborghini Aventador, which was last seen this weekend on Tyga's Instagram in a snowy ditch after he crashed it.
Not even the all-wheel-drive Aventador can
keep its nose unbent if its 691-hp V-12 gets tested in snowy conditions.
There's not much else known about the wreck outside of Tyga's own comment
"Just crashed my lambo. Thank God for the seatbelt." Given that the
Aventador's frame is made from carbon fiber, it probably survived mostly
unscathed, although the repair bill for any mechanical piece that met
with the ground at speed will take several bills.
Tyga does have a few marks on his driving
record; he was arrested in Las Vegas and spent a few hours in jail last
January after a traffic stop where police found he was wanted in relation to four other traffic incidents,
including reckless driving. There's no point to owning a car like the
Aventador if it's never driven at speed — but lacking the skills and
sensibility to drive a supercar safely can quickly ensure young money
never has the chance to grow old.
Rick Ross Cancels North Carolina Tour Dates Over Gang Threats?
Rick Ross has cancelled a pair of tour stops in North Carolina this weekend. Some speculate it could be due to recent threats from local gangsters.
The Miami rap star and artists from his Maybach Music roster were slated to perform in Charlotte and Greensboro, but have pulled out last minute. His camp has yet to issue a statement, but Live Nation says tickets will be refunded starting Friday (December 7).
The cancellation comes on the heels of death threats made by members of notorious street gang, the Gangster Disciples, who issued a warning to Ross, via Youtube (see below), to stay out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
It's unclear if the threats were the cause.
Beyonce Lands $50 Million Deal With Pepsi
Beyonce has reportedly landed a multi-year deal with Pepsi worth around $50 million, serving as its brand ambassador.
According to the New York Times, the deal includes commercials, as well as a multimillion-dollar fund to support the singer's creative endeavors.
"Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve," Beyoncé said in a statement. "As a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity."
The campaign will coincide with the release of her next album, which is expected in 2013. Following her performance at the Pepsi-sponsored Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on February 3, the singer will appear in a global TV commercial for Pepsi ("Live for Now"), her fifth for the soft drink maker since 2002.
As part of the promotional blitz, her image will also adorn life-size standees in stores and a limited-edition line of soda cans (below), which will launch first in Europe in March.
Beyoncé will also collaborate on the design of all materials related to the partnership.
Juan Manuel Marquez Knocks Manny Pacquaio Out Cold In Sixth Round.
In an exciting fight, Juan Manuel Marquez shocked boxing fans when he knocked Manny Pacquiao out cold at the end of the sixth round during their fourth meeting on Saturday (December 8) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
After three close fights -- a draw, and two decisions for Pacquiao, a split and a majority -- the boxing rivals promised to definitively affirm Saturday night's victory... and it seemed Pac-Man was going to do just that until a short right caught him on the button and sent him, face first, to the canvas.
The fight started off slow, with Manny doing enough to take the first two rounds. Then, in the third, Marquez lands a big right that drops the Filipino boxing star at the 1:12 mark. Manny would recover, and return the favor by knocking down the Mexican fighter in the fifth, and taking over in the sixth with a slew of punches that bruised, bloodied, and wobbled Marquez.
It appeared Marquez's nose was broken, and he wasn't going to make it out alive, but that's boxing -- one punch can turn things around. At 2:59 in the sixth, Marquez hit Pac-Man with a vicious right counter-punch that ended the fight.
During the post-fight interview, Manny described it perfectly. "I got hit by a punch I didn't see," he said.
"I threw a perfect punch," Marquez said. "I knew Manny could knock me out at any time."
Pacquiao was down for about two minutes before his handlers managed to get him up. He was helped to his corner, and sat on a stool while he was cared for and examined. Commentators said it may signal the end of Pacquiao's boxing career.
Pacquiao earned more than $20 million for the fight, and was ahead 47-46 on all three scorecards after the fifth round. Marquez earned a guaranteed $6 million, said reports.
After the fight, both fighters said they'd be interested in a fifth meeting. Only time will tell if it will happen. Manny turns 34 this month, while Marquez is 39.
The loss also seemed to wipe the long talked about super fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather off the table.
Novak Djokovic is buying the world’s entire supply of donkey cheese.
Why is this man smiling? Donkey cheese! (Getty Images)We know that "Novak Djokovic
is buying the world's entire supply of donkey cheese" sounds like the
kind of headline that would show up around April Fool's, but it's
apparently legit. The world No. 1 is spending millions to purchase all of the rare cheese made from, uh, donkey milk.
Pule recently received the distinction of the "world's most expensive cheese." Created at one farm in one town in Serbia, the cheese is derived from milk on one of Serbia's most well-known natural reserves. Djokovic purchased the farm's entire year's supply.
"It will save a lot of effort having to deal with various restaurants, with only one customer buying the lot we don't have to worry too much about salesmen," said Slobodan Simic, manager of the farm. "It is a great vote of confidence as well in what we do here." Simic recently told Reuters that the cheese could fetch as much as $2,900 a pound if it were sold on the open market, but it's sold privately at around $576 a pound to promote the farm's conservation efforts.
Congrats to Djokovic for cornering the donkey cheese market. We look forward to Donkey Cheese Sticks and Donkey Cheese Omelets showing up on his menus very soon.
Premier League - Quickfire Van Persie goal sees off West Ham
Premier League, Old Trafford - Manchester United 1 (Van Persie 1) West Ham United 0.
- Eurosport - Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates his goal against West Ham United during their English Premier League match at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Robin van Persie's goal after just 33 seconds was
enough to keep Manchester United top of the Premier League in a 1-0 win
over West Ham at Old Trafford.
But a strong defensive display kept the visitors in the contest until the final whistle, with substitutes Carlton Cole and Modibo Maiga coming close to equalising.
On an away trip to the current league leaders, a common aim is to avoid conceding for as long as possible. Unfortunately for Sam Allardyce and his players, that hope ended after 33 seconds at the Theatre of Dreams.
Van Persie, who without a goal in his last three games was going through somewhat of a crisis by his own superb standards, flicked the ball over Winston Reid and watched his subsequent shot deflect off James Collins over Jussi Jaaskelainen and in within moments of kick-off.
The perfect start for the hosts also ended a 16-minute record for the fastest Premier League goal this season set by Arsenal’s Theo Walcott at Everton in a slightly earlier kick-off, marking another moment of frustration for the Gunners courtesy of their former star striker and his new club.
The Red Devils bossed possession and often looked good value to extend their lead, but West Ham nonetheless had a host of chances of their own, with skipper Kevin Nolan flicking a Matt Jarvis free-kick narrowly wide of the near post just 11 minutes in.
Nolan almost poked Matt Taylor’s distance drive beyond Anders Lindegaard on 23 before Javier Hernandez forced a decent save from Jussi Jaaskelainen and James Tomkins, shifted forward to defensive midfield duties, had to cut out more than one dazzling Reds passing sequence.
Wayne Rooney’s placed low curler just before the hour mark provoked another fine parry from Jaaskelainen for a corner which sparked a frantic goalmouth scramble, but the Irons continued to stay in the match.
The hosts continued to crank up the style and their best move of the match on 74 minutes almost set up Van Persie’s second – and more importantly, breathing space for the entire side – but for Guy Demel’s perfectly-timed sliding interception.
In the dying embers, a West Ham free-kick was headed down to Cole, whose chested-down volley on the turn was kept out by Lindegaard before Nolan had a stoppage-time effort closed down and Patrice Evra got away with a nightmare back pass attempt thanks to defensive colleague Jonny Evans at the death.
The tense finish meant that, ironically, a comfortable performance from Sir Alex Ferguson’s men finished as a shaky three points, when the opposite had been the case for a number of their victories so far this season.
MAN OF THE MATCH
James Collins - West Ham United: The Hammers back line all worked hard to stay in the contest until the very end, and Collins made more challenges, blocks and clearances than anyone.
PLAYER RATINGS:
MANCHESTER UNITED: Lindegaard 8, Rafael 7, Evans 8, Smalling 7, Evra 6, Anderson 7, Carrick 6, Cleverley 6, Hernandez 6, Rooney 7, Van Persie 7. Subs: Jones n/a, Young 5, Welbeck 6.
WEST HAM UNITED: Jaaskelainen 8, Demel 8, O'Brien 7, Reid 7, Collins 8, Tomkins 8, Diame 5, Nolan 6, Jarvis 7, Taylor 6, Carroll 5. Subs: Maiga 6, Cole 6, O'Neil 5.
School match abandoned as linesman gets in fight with pitch invader.
A school football match in Trinidad was abandoned amid shocking
scenes as a linesman was involved in a fight with a pitch invader.
Presentation College San Fernando were taking on Shiva Boys Hindu College in the final of the secondary schools South Zone InterCol final when, with six minutes left on the clock and San Fernando leading 2-1, Shiva Boys were denied a penalty.
It was all too much for one Shiva Boys fan: he stormed out of the stands and on to the pitch and attacked linesman Kevin Charles.
But rather than run away from the confrontation, the enraged match official decided to go toe-to-tie with his assailant, using his flag to hit him and getting in a few punches.
Police quickly descended to pull him away and arrest the pitch invader, but Charles wasn't done yet: clearly still furious, he rushed back and tried to kick his attacker even as he lay on the floor with police trying to handcuff him.
The law enforcement officers had to intercede one more time, and Charles was led from the pitch pulling off his official shirt like a footballer who has been sent off for a vicious foul.
With one of the officials having been involved in the shocking scenes there was little option but to call off the match.
The attack at the at Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella became headline news in Trinidad, with local authorities queuing up to condemn the attack amid suggestions that the linesman may even have been stabbed.
The last 10 minutes of the match - six minutes plus injury time - will be played on Wednesday.
Presentation College San Fernando were taking on Shiva Boys Hindu College in the final of the secondary schools South Zone InterCol final when, with six minutes left on the clock and San Fernando leading 2-1, Shiva Boys were denied a penalty.
It was all too much for one Shiva Boys fan: he stormed out of the stands and on to the pitch and attacked linesman Kevin Charles.
But rather than run away from the confrontation, the enraged match official decided to go toe-to-tie with his assailant, using his flag to hit him and getting in a few punches.
Police quickly descended to pull him away and arrest the pitch invader, but Charles wasn't done yet: clearly still furious, he rushed back and tried to kick his attacker even as he lay on the floor with police trying to handcuff him.
The law enforcement officers had to intercede one more time, and Charles was led from the pitch pulling off his official shirt like a footballer who has been sent off for a vicious foul.
With one of the officials having been involved in the shocking scenes there was little option but to call off the match.
The attack at the at Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella became headline news in Trinidad, with local authorities queuing up to condemn the attack amid suggestions that the linesman may even have been stabbed.
The last 10 minutes of the match - six minutes plus injury time - will be played on Wednesday.
Katie Price and X Factor’s Rylan Clark to sign up for Celebrity Big Brother? We ruddy well hope so!.
Katie Price and Rylan Clark are rumoured to be in the next series of Celebrity Big Brother which is due to start in January.
Could Katie and Rylan go in the BB house?
Yep, show bosses are said to be super keen to first get Jordan to sign up for the series, and we reckon she would make great viewing.
A sneaky show insider told The Sun: "Signing up Katie would be a
massive coup for CBB and bosses are really keen to get her to sign on
the dotted line."
"They have given her the option of going in the new series or the one in the summer."
However, we reckon this one would be perfect for Katie as her old mate X Factor's Rylan Clark is also being considered
The show insider continued: "Producers have also approached Rylan and the pair of them in the house together would be hilarious."
We reckon Katie would be amazing on Celeb BB.
Well, we would definitely watch.
However, the only thing stopping Katie is the worry of being compared to her ex, Alex Reid who won the 2010 series:
"But there would be pressure on Katie to win as she wouldn't want to play second fiddle to Alex who won in 2010.
But Alex aside, we reckon this could be a great booking.
Leandro has vowed to stay in Britain.
Anyone who watched Katie's reality show will know just how er,
'outspoken' she is and plus, we reckon there is a strong possibility her
ex, Leandro Penna could turn up."They have given her the option of going in the new series or the one in the summer."
However, we reckon this one would be perfect for Katie as her old mate X Factor's Rylan Clark is also being considered
The show insider continued: "Producers have also approached Rylan and the pair of them in the house together would be hilarious."
We reckon Katie would be amazing on Celeb BB.
Well, we would definitely watch.
However, the only thing stopping Katie is the worry of being compared to her ex, Alex Reid who won the 2010 series:
"But there would be pressure on Katie to win as she wouldn't want to play second fiddle to Alex who won in 2010.
But Alex aside, we reckon this could be a great booking.
Leandro has vowed to stay in Britain.
He has vowed to stay in England despite the split and we all know what those Big Brother producers are like - er, evil.
Things could get very dramatic indeed.
Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez trying to hide their romance (literally).
We'll
be honest. We don't really know what's going on with Justin Bieber at
the moment. We know that they split up, but since then the rumour mill's
been in overdrive with lots of whispers that the pair are back
together.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have both been hiding recently.
And it seems that since the Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez back together rumours began, the pair have been desperately trying to hide from the paps.
We think the whole hiding thing is quite suspicious. We also think it could well be because the pair have got back together and are trying to figure out their differences privately. Which is totally fair enough, it's just that we're well nosy.
Selena Gomez hid her face with her hood.
After they were spotted leaving the AMAs together a couple of weeks ago, the pair have come over all camera shy.
Selena Gomez made a very impressive attempt to keep her face hidden from the paparazzi, by covering her head with numerous objects.
Selena Gomez shoved her bag in front of her face too.
She pulled the hood of her jacket over her face, covered it with her arm and when all else failed shoved her massive bag in front of her.
Justin Bieber did a similar performance when he was papped out and about in New York.
Justin Bieber hid as well.
The paparazzi dodging has come just days after Justin Bieber's interview with Oprah was broadcast.
The interview was filmed before his split with Selena Gomez and he explained that he was crazy about her and spoke about how she has a 'good heart'.
Come on guys, just come out and have your photo taken together. You're too cute a couple to shy away.
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