Undefeated 2013 Playoff Run Would Make Miami Heat Best NBA Team Ever

May 1st, 2013 | By love not hate

Could we be witnesses to the best team in NBA history? If the Miami Heat go Fo’, Fo’, Fo’, Fo’, yes.
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he 1995-96 Chicago Bulls are generally regarded as the best team in NBA history.

But if the Miami Heat romp through the 2013 playoffs without dropping a single game, the Bulls’ place in history will be in jeopardy.

Before flooding the comments section with cries of sacrilege, hear me out.

In Michael Jordan’s first full season back after his baseball-induced retirement, the 1995-96 Bulls finished the regular season with a 72-10 record. Through the 2012-13 season, no team in NBA history has ever matched or surpassed that feat.

The 2012-13 Heat weren’t all that far behind, though. They finished the regular season with a 66-16 record, something that’s only been done 13 times in NBA history. The 66 wins were a franchise best for Miami, too.

 

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ regular-season record of 72-10 still has yet to be matched.
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The 1995-96 Bulls also hold the advantage over the 2012-13 Heat in terms of most regular-season statistics, having ranked first in the league in points per game (105.2), offensive rating (115.2) and defensive rating (101.8), and third in opponents’ points per game (92.9). In 2012-13, Miami ranked fifth in points per game (102.9) and in opponents’ points per game (95.0), second in offensive rating (112.3) and ninth in defensive rating (103.7).

The 2012-13 Heat do beat the 1995-96 Bulls in terms of effective field-goal percentage, though. The Bulls ranked fourth in the league (.517) in eFG% back in 1995-96, but Miami led the league (.552) in 2012-13, as James, Dwyane Wade andChris Bosh all posted career-high shooting percentages.

The Heat also have a regular-season ace up their sleeve: their near-record-breaking winning streak. Miami strung together the second-longest winning streak in NBA history during the 2012-13 regular season, notching 27 straight victories from Feb. 3 through March 25.

Chicago’s longest winning streak during the 1995-96 season was 18 games, only the 12th-longest in NBA history.

	PPG	Opp. PPG	Off. Rating	Def. Rating	eFG%	Win Streak
‘95-96 Bulls	1st	3rd	1st	1st	4th	18 games
’12-13 Heat	5th	5th	2nd	9th	1st	27 games

 

Those 1995-96 Bulls finished the 1996 postseason with a 15-3 record, dropping only one game in the Eastern Conference semifinals to the New York Knicks and two games in the NBA Finals to the Seattle SuperSonics.

If the Heat complete the never-before-done “Fo’, Fo’, Fo’, Fo’ ” sweep through the 2013 playoffs, they’d possess the ultimate trump card over Chicago’s claim to the best-ever-team throne.

Of course, Miami still has a long way to go before seriously considering the possibility of running off 16 straight postseason wins.

“That’s not even on our minds,” Heat forward Shane Battier told NBA.com’s SteveAschburner after completing the first-round sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks.

“Sixteen in a row, I’m not even going to look at that,” said James to Aschburner.

There’s good reason. The Heat’s sweep of the Bucks was the franchise’s first playoff sweep since James took his talents to South Beach in 2010 and only their fourth in franchise history, according to Eric Reid, the FOX Sports Florida play-by-play broadcaster for the Heat.

 
 

Continuing their current 12-game winning streak (the final eight games of the regular season and the four-game series against the Bucks) will only grow more challenging from this point forward. As Miami advances deeper into the postseason, significantly tougher, more battle-tested opponents will await.

After all, it was only roughly a year ago when the San Antonio Spurs opened the playoffs with 10 straight wins, looking purely unstoppable in the process. TheOklahoma City Thunder proceeded to win the next four straight games, stopping the stunned Spurs dead in their tracks.

If any member of the Big Three gets seriously injured, it would almost certainly spell doom to Miami’s chances of an undefeated playoff run, too. Remember how vulnerable the Heat looked after Chris Bosh went down in Game 1 of the 2012 Eastern Conference semifinals?

Soreness in Dwyane Wade’s bruised right knee caused him to miss Game 4 against the Bucks in the opening round of the 2013 playoffs. If that knee continues to pose problems for Wade, the Heat’s quest for 16 straight only becomes that much more unlikely.

Given how well they’ve been playing since the calendar flipped to February, it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility for the 2012-13 Heat, though.

The defending champions started off the season in relative cruise control, but kicked things into high-gear after getting rolling on their 27-game win streak. They posted a 29-14 record in their first 43 games, then won 37 of their final 39.

 

Once the calendar flipped to February, the Miami Heat went into supernova mode and never looked back.
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To put that into some context: The Bucks won 38 games all season. The Heat matched Milwaukee’s full-season win total in their last 41 games.

Had the Heat played every regular-season game as though it were Game 7 in the NBA Finals, there’s a very real chance that they could have bested the 1995-96 Bulls’ 72-10 record.

No one can begrudge the Heat for taking it relatively easy in the first half of the 2012-13 regular season. Coming off a championship run, it’s difficult for any team to bring their A-game every night, especially on the road in December against bottom-feeders like the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons.

 

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Now that James, Wade and Bosh have won a championship together, they understand when they can ease off the gas and when it’s “go” time.

The playoffs fall under that latter category.

There’s a reason the Fo’, Fo’, Fo’, Fo’ hasn’t ever happened in NBA history. The combination of skill and luck needed (both in terms of injuries and opponents drawn) makes an undefeated postseason all but a pipe dream.

Miami currently has the best player in the world playing at the most efficient level of his career, though.

As long as the basketball gods don’t forsake the Heat with an unforeseen injury, they still possess an outside shot at completing the first 16-game postseason sweep in NBA history.

If that happens, Jordan and the 1995-96 Bulls better get ready to make room at the top of the best-ever-team rankings.

James and the 2012-13 Heat will leapfrog them.

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Louisville player suffers horrific compound

April 1st, 2013 | By love not hate

Louisville guard Kevin Ware badly injured his lower right leg during the Midwest Regional final against Duke on Sunday and had to be taken off the court on a stretcher.

An official told several reporters that a bone snapped. Trainers immediately covered the leg with a towel and placed Ware on a backboard, then lifted him onto a stretcher.

The injury occurred with 6:33 left in the first half as Duke’s Tyler Thornton made a 3-pointer to get the Blue Devils within 21-20. Ware tried to contest the shot and his leg buckled when he landed, bending gruesomely.

Horrific: Kevin Ware, 20, screams with pain as trainers cover his leg following a crippling injury Sunday night during the Louiseville-Duke game

The injury happened in front of the Louisville bench, and the Cardinals were overcome with emotion. Russ Smith collapsed onto the floor, along with several players, and was clearly crying as doctors attended to Ware. As Ware was being loaded onto a stretcher, the Cardinals gathered at midcourt until coach Rick Pitino called them over, saying that Ware wanted to talk to them before he left.

Pitino wiped away his eyes as Ware was wheeled out, as did several of the Louisville players.

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, who famously sustained a broken leg during a Monday night football game against the New York Giants, tweeted, ‘Watching Duke/ Louisville my heart goes out to Kevin Ware.’

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Lets go HEAT!

March 29th, 2013 | By love not hate

For the first time in almost two months, the Miami Heat head into a game after losing the previous one.

Their 27-game winning streak was snapped in Chicago by the Bulls on Wednesday night, so the Heat will try to start a new one on Friday when they visit the New Orleans Hornets.

Miami fell 101-97 on Wednesday to end the second-longest winning streak in NBA history. They fell six games short of tying the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers record-setting mark, but the focus is still on a bigger goal than a winning streak.

“It was a heck of an experience for all of us to have together. We’ll understand, probably more so later on in our careers, the significance of that,” said Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. “It was never about the streak. We have a bigger goal.”

That goal is a second consecutive championship.

On Wednesday, the Bulls definitely rattled the Heat with physical defense.

LeBron James, who led all scorers with 32 points, complained after the game about two fouls committed against him that were not “basketball plays.” He himself committed a Flagrant-1 foul against Carlos Boozer.

“It’s been happening all year, and I’ve been able to keep my cool and try to tell Spo (Spoelstra), ‘Let’s not worry about it too much,’” said James. “But it is getting to me a little bit because every time I try to defend myself, I got to face the consequences of a flagrant for me or a technical foul.”

Chris Bosh had 21 points and Dwyane Wade netted 18. No other Heat player scored in double figures and Miami was outrebounded 43-31 by the more physical Bulls team.

The Hornets had a three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Clippers came to the Big Easy and won, 105-91. It was the second setback in a homestand where the Hornets are 3-2 thus far with Miami and Cleveland still on deck.

“I thought for the most part we forgot a bit about how we won these past three games – defending, moving the ball and playing with a level of force that’s necessary to have a chance to compete,” said Hornets coach Monty Williams.

The Hornets trailed by two at the start of the fourth quarter, but L.A. outscored New Orleans 26-14 in the final frame.

Eric Gordon led the Hornets with 24 points, followed by 19 from rookie Anthony Davis. Robin Lopez had 13 and Brian Roberts added 10. Starting point guard Greivis Vasquez went scoreless in almost 28 minutes.

Miami has won three in a row in this series with New Orleans, but the Hornets have taken six of the last 10. The Hornets have also won six in a row and 13 of 15 at home against the Heat.

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Openly gay in the NFL

March 26th, 2013 | By love not hate

The National Football League may soon be faced with its first openly gay player – a man who intends to keep playing after coming out.

Football has never had a gay active player in its nearly 100-year history, but some have argued that it’s time for a change.

That change is likely to come sooner rather than later, as a player is reportedly preparing to make a public announcement about his sexual orientation before the 2013 season.

Divisive issue: There has never been an openly gay active player in football’s nearly 100-year history

Activists: Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, left, and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, right, have emerged as outspoken LGBT advocates in the NFL

CBS sportswriter Mike Freeman writes: ‘I’m told that a current gay NFL player is strongly considering coming out publicly within the next few months – and after doing so, the player would attempt to continue his career.’

Freeman did not say who the player is or any specifics about when his announcement would be made.

But whoever the player is, he can count on the support of former players like Scott Fujita and active stars like Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, who are all outspoken LGBT advocates.

Fujita told Freeman: ‘I honestly think the players of the NFL have been ready for an openly gay player for quite some time now.

Controversy: Chris Culliver sparked uproar when he suggested that gay men were not welcome in the 49ers locker room

He added: ‘Trust me, the coming out of a player would create much bigger waves outside the locker room than inside.’

But on the opposite end of the spectrum are opponents and a culture of homophobia.

Days before the Super Bowl, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver was asked about the prospect of gay players in the locker room during a radio interview.

Culliver shot back: ‘I don’t do the gay guys man. I don’t do that.’

When asked if he believed there were any gay players on the 49ers roster, Culliver responded: ‘No, we don’t got no gay people on the team, they gotta get up out of here if they do.’

Culliver later issued a bizarre apology for his remarks, saying that the comments were a ‘reflection of thoughts in my head’ but not representative of how he feels.

A debate about gay players in the NFL was sparked anew in the Manti Te’o ‘fake girlfriend’ hoax, where the former Notre Dame football star claimed that he was the victim of a prankster who was posing as a woman and later faked her death.

It was alleged that Te’o was gay and had invented the online persona in an attempt to cover it up.

He denied he was behind the scam – as well as being gay – in an interview with talk show host Katie Couric.

Hoax: A debate about gay players in the NFL was sparked anew in the Manti Te’o ‘fake girlfriend’ scandal, where the star claimed that he was the victim of an online prankster

At the NFL scouting combine earlier this month, Te’o – as well as several other players – were reportedly asked about their sexual orientations.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called such a line of questioning ‘unacceptable,’ and the New York attorney general has urged the league to investigate.

Michigan quarterback-turned-receiver Denard Robinson, Colorado tight end Nick Kasa and Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell indicated they were asked about their sexual orientation at the combine earlier this month in Indianapolis.

Holding firm: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said asking potential players to reveal their sexual orientation is ‘unacceptable’

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Asap cancels show

March 25th, 2013 | By love not hate

Rihanna’s world tour has been dealt another blow after her opening act, rapper ASAP Rocky, pulled out of two shows due to illness.

The singer’s Diamonds tour got off to a rocky start earlier this month when she fell sick with laryngitis, forcing her to call off the second and third dates on her North American leg of her trek.

The tour subsequently got back on track, but now her support act has also fallen ill.

ASAP Rocky was unable to perform at Rihanna’s shows in Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois on Thursday and Friday.

Rihanna has since issued an apology via Twitter.

“Sorry Detroit Chicago ASAP really wanted to be there for you guys! We wish him a speedy recovery!” she wrote.

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Miami extends win streak to 26

March 25th, 2013 | By love not hate

LeBron James finished with 32 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 15 points, and the Miami Heat won their 26th straight game, cruising to a 109-77 victory Sunday night over the visiting Charlotte Bobcats.

James made 11 of 14 shots while helping Miami move within seven wins of matching the 1971-72 Lakers for the league record of 33 victories in a row.

Norris Cole scored 15 points and Ray Allen added 14 for the Heat, who played without Dwyane Wade, held from the lineup because of right knee soreness that the team believes is minor.

After overcoming yet another slow start, Miami begins a four-game road trip in Orlando on Monday, a swing that will also take the Heat to Chicago, New Orleans, and San Antonio.

Charlotte led by 11 in the early going and was within 5 in the third quarter, but two huge spurts by the Heat put the game away. Miami used a 31-6 run in the first half to erase the deficit, and a 26-5 blitz in the second half finished the job.

Kemba Walker led Charlotte with 20 points.

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MICHAEL JACKSON AND MICHAEL JORDAN!

March 14th, 2013 | By love not hate

Getty ImagesMichael Jordan and Michael Jackson: Two legends who came together for one memorable video.

Last month, the world celebrated the legacy of Michael Jordan with his 50th birthday. But perhaps the coolest off-the-court thing he did in his career, back in the spring of 1992, was forgotten.

That’s when Jordan, the biggest athlete on the planet, collaborated with the biggest musical artist, Michael Jackson, for the video to his song “Jam.” When it occurred, not only were music videos in their heyday, but also the entertainment world had never seen a cross-over interaction of that magnitude on a global scale. Plus, MJ and MJ had a special ring to it.

At the time, Jordan recalled: “First I said, ‘I don’t know if I want to do this, because this guy’s going to try to get me out there to dance, and that’s going to be really embarrassing.’ But then I said: ‘Well, shoot, it’s Michael Jackson. When would you ever get an opportunity to get to know him socially for a little bit, and yet at the same time, get to do his video?’ So I changed my mind and went on and did it.”

Twenty-one years later, ESPN Playbook has captured exclusively the many behind-the-scenes moments never shared before from Jordan and Jackson’s first and only time working together. Here is “Jam” director David Kellogg and producer Phil Rose, who are both still actively working together on commercials, with their vivid memories from the once-in-a-lifetime shoot, which also featured rappers Heavy D and Kris Kross

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Hottest MC’s In the Game!!!!

March 8th, 2013 | By love not hate

Why wouldn’t the overly dedicated Kendrick Lamar be concerned with his position in the rap game?

With his guest verse on A$AP Rocky‘s “1 Train,” K-Dot made it clear that playing second fiddle was of no interest to him. “If I’m not the hottest, than hell must’ve froze over,” he spit in a poignant and measured tone.

Well, someone tell Kendrick that the underworld is still intact because the Compton, California, native has just been crowned the Hottest MC in the Game by MTV’s Hip-Hop Brain Trust.

“I think when it’s all said and done, Kendrick Lamar is going to be an important voice of his generation,” said MTV News Senior Hip Hop Writer Rob Markman.

K-Dot earned the #1 spot in a unanimous decision, while 2 Chainz landed in the #2 slot. While both MCs made indelible marks in the last year, it was Kendrick’s artistry and commercial appeal that helped him earn the title. Lyrically, Lamar is an expert spitter who weaves complex rhyme patterns around soul-drenched beats, with as unique a style as rap has seen in years. And while verbal depth isn’t usually a marker for rap success, the Compton rapper moved major units when he dropped his debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city.

Released in October on Interscope by Top Dawg Entertainment and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, the LP earned Kendrick a gold plaque before 2012 was over and is making its way toward platinum status with more than 700,000 units sold to date. The Drake-assisted “Poetic Justice” just crept into the Billboard‘s top 10 on the Rap charts, while his platinum-selling commentary on alcoholism, “Swimming Pools (Drank),” hit #1 on the Rap Songs chart. “Every time you listen to the album you get something new. I was worried that he was such a great lyricist that that wouldn’t translate to sales and then he blew it out of the water,” said RapFix Blog Editor Nadeska Alexis.

Off the strength of his music, Kendrick was able to cross over, making a key appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in January that included a collaboration with comedian Andy Samberg and Maroon 5′s Adam Levine on the iTunes chart-topper “YOLO.”

When it came to collabs, however, there was no question 2 Chainz had the rap game on lock, but what Kendrick lacked in quantity he made up for in quality. He turned up on the final verse of A$AP Rocky’s Billboardbeast “F—in’ Problems” and Schoolboy Q’s deep and penetrating “Blessed.” Then there was Lamar’s headlining run on the BET Music Matters Tour, his European run and a Coachella set that saw him perform alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and the infamous Tupac hologram.

But even with all of the metrics, it’s Kendrick’s impact on the game that he’ll be most remembered for when the hip-hop community looks back on the year. Artistically, good kid was the album with which all albums were measured by in 2012. Not only did it resonate with fans, it was also a commercial success in an era where albums don’t thrive like they used to.

“I think he gives inspiration to the kid whose pen game is serious and maybe he’s not so concerned with what I wear, or the slang or my ad-libs; he’s just going into lyrics,” Markman said. “I think Kendrick is kinda shifting the momentum of hip-hop a little bit.”

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The heat brought the HEAT TO THE KNICKS.

March 4th, 2013 | By love not hate

NEW YORK — LeBron James stretched his arm above the rim, soaring high on a shaky knee and turning his steal into a finishing dunk as Carmelo Anthony hung his head near midcourt.

The Heat took the Knicks’ best shot, but it wasn’t good enough to beat the defending champs.

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Nothing is right now.

James had 29 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and Miami tied a franchise record with its 14th straight victory, rallying for a 99-93 victory at New York on Sunday.

“We feel like this is one of our better wins of the season, even under the circumstances that we went through tonight, a little adversity being down double digits,” James said.

Dwyane Wade added 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Heat, who had to overcome a 16-point deficit to beat the Knicks for the first time in three tries this season. Chris Bosh bounced back from a dismal first half to finish with 16 points and Shane Battier hit all four 3-point attempts to score 12.

The Heat won their sixth straight on the road by controlling the final minutes against a team that had a pair of 20-point victories over them this season and looked ready to run them out of the building again.

But James shook off a third-quarter leg injury and was back in top form by the finish, putting it away by coming up with a steal and throwing down a dunk with 23 seconds left.

“Obviously, it’s great to win games, period. But when you’re on a win streak, you’ve got to find many different ways to win ballgames and we’ve had comebacks in the last seconds, we’ve had double-overtime games, but this was probably the most thrilling one,” Wade said. “It was the most challenging. For a team who beat us twice, they handled us twice and they were up 16 in the first half, for us to have the resilience to come back, find a way fight out this win, it was great.”

Anthony scored 32 points for the Knicks, who had won three in a row. Jason Kidd emerged from a lengthy slump to finish with 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists. J.R. Smith had 13 points and 12 rebounds, but shot 5 of 18 from the field.

“I think we are disappointed because we had an opportunity to win a ballgame here at home against the champs,” Kidd said. “So it’s something we can look at and get better at with those mistakes, especially later in the game.”

The Heat matched their 14 straight wins during the 2004-05 season and finally beat one of their closest pursuers in the Eastern Conference after dropping their first four against the Knicks and Indiana Pacers.

James landed awkwardly when he was fouled trying to catch a lob pass in the third quarter and was trying afterward to loosen his left knee or leg. He looked fine in the closing minutes, making key plays on both ends of the floor.

“His motor is limitless. I don’t want to take that for granted. I don’t just want to assume that he can play 40-plus minutes, but he had to do it on both ends,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “Couldn’t get him out in the fourth quarter and if I would have tried, he probably would have strangled me.

“He was strong and was at his strongest after 40 minutes of basketball.”

Bosh tied it at 87 and Wade’s basket with 4:29 left gave Miami the lead for good. James then blocked Tyson Chandler at the rim and hustled down the floor to put back a Miami miss, making it 91-87.

The Knicks twice were within two, but James scored on a drive the second time. Bosh followed with a jumper for a 97-91 advantage, and after two free throws by Raymond Felton, James ended the Knicks’ final hopes when he stepped in front of a pass headed toward Anthony and broke in alone for the slam.

“They kind of walked us down towards the end,” Anthony said. “We made some mistakes, turned the ball over, and then that turnover was probably just the icing on the cake right there.”

James said he felt the knee a little bit during the game, but expected to be in uniform Monday at Minnesota.

The Knicks beat Miami here by 20 in their season opener and won again in Miami in early December by 20, even while playing without Anthony because of a cut on his finger that required stitches.

This looked headed for another blowout.

Kidd missed his 14 3-point attempts in the last three games and had been in a 7-for-49 slump behind the arc since Feb. 1, finally losing his starting job before Friday’s victory at Washington.

But he made a 3 early in the second quarter, then hit three more in the period. The Knicks rattled off eight points in a row to make it 59-43, their only concern coming when Anthony went to the locker room before the half ended with what the team said was pain in his ribs. He was back when the second half started and said the injury didn’t bother him.

The Knicks’ two victories over the Heat came during their 18-5 start, when they seemed championship capable. But they are just 17-16 since, and Miami’s a far different team now than it was in December.

Bosh had eight quick points in the third quarter after a two-point, 1-of-6 first half. Miami scored the last six of the period, cutting it to 77-73 on Battier’s 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds to go.

Miami finally caught up at 79-all when James nailed his second straight 3-pointer, stomping his feet forcefully as he walked away following the second with 10:04 to play.

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Evelyn Lozada says shes waiting on GOD

February 21st, 2013 | By love not hate

Lozada,37, has been vocal about her growing Christian faith recently and made headlines after ex-husband Chad Johnson physically assaulted her last August one month after they were married.

Still, the reality television star recently opened up to Celebuzz about her desires to let God choose her next husband.

“I still want to be a mother, I still want to have other children, I still want to get married and have a family,” Lozada told Celebuzz recently. “Only this time, instead of me choosing, I’m going to allow God to choose whomever for me.”

The reality star and author spoke about what she is looking for in her future husband.

“I just want a good guy. A family man who wants kids,” Lozada told Celebuzz.. “I don’t want five kids, but one or twins would be great.”

Still, Lozada admitted that it may be too soon to think about marriage seven months after marrying him.

“I’m starting to get to a place where I entertain the idea,” Lozada told Celebuzz. “I still think it’s too soon, but I’m open to it.”

The “Basketball Wives” star did not seem to be upset that she was without a husband on Valentine’s Day, and tweeted about having God’s clarity.

“Happy Valentines Day My Loves. Self-love is the most important type of love and it feels soo good,” Lozada tweeted. “It’s better to be single than in the wrong relationship. Thank God for clarity.”

The reality star spoke about healing from her broken relationship with Johnson on her personal blog last year.

“This is a normal and realistic process for anyone and I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I know God holds it and I’m taking things one day at a time. I appreciate the love from so many of you and right now I’m still working on becoming a better person,” Lozada said on her personal blog. “Chad and I are attending therapy separately, meeting with a Life Coach and trying to figure out how to work on our individual selves and navigate through this entire ordeal.”

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NFL player Da’Quan Bowers seized with HANDGUN in his luggage at New York LaGuardia

February 19th, 2013 | By love not hate

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da’Quan Bowers was arrested on firearm charges at New York’s Laguardia airport

Authorities say an NFL player has been arrested at a New York airport after police found a handgun in his luggage.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da`Quan Bowers Bowers was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and is expected to appear in court on Monday evening. He posted $10,000 bond.

Bowers was arrested at LaGuardia Airport as he was about to board a US Airways flight to Raleigh in North Carolina.

Authorities say the loaded .40-caliber weapon was found during a search of his carry-on bag.

The charges carry a minimum sentence of three and a half years in prison.

Meris Campbell, a spokeswoman for the Queens District Attorney’s office, told USA Today that Bowers did not try to go through security with his Smith & Wesson firearm.

When he got to the check-in counter, he told airline employees he had a gun in his bag, Campbell said.

She did not have any information on Bowers’ reasoning for having the gun in his bag.

Bowers played college football for Clemson University and was chosen by the Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL draft.

Bowers missed the first six games of the 2012 season with a torn Achilles tendon but returned in time to play in 10 games and record three sacks last season.

The Buccaneers released a statement reading: ‘We are aware of the situation and are gathering information. We will withhold comment until we know all the facts.’

New York’s LaGuardia Airport, where Bowers was arrested. He was attempting to board a flight to North Carolina

The NFL will also review the matter. League spokesman Greg Aiello said: ‘It will be reviewed under our league policies.’

Former Giants star Plaxico Burress was arrested on the same charge after he accidentally shot himself in 2008.

Burress, whose gun was tucked into his jeans and shot him in the thigh in a Manhattan night club, later accepted a plea deal to a lesser charge (attempted criminal possession of a weapon) and served 20 months in prison.

A Smith and Wesson M&P .40 cal handgun. File picture

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Mike tyson and Evander HolyField make up!

February 18th, 2013 | By love not hate

Judging by this warm embrace, you would think these two old fighters were the best of friends and always had been.

But it was a different story in June 1997 when Mike Tyson bit off part of Evander Holyfield’s ear during a fight.

The infamous confrontation appeared to be ancient history as the former boxers greeted each other at a promotional event for Holyfield’s Real Deal barbeque sauce at Chicago grocery store Jewel-Osco.

Friends again: Former champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield hugged 15 years after tge bite (inset)

Almost 16 years on the pair seem to have no hard feelings but 50-year-old Holyfield was probably a little apprehensive about 46-year-old Tyson’s mouth going anywhere his head. 

Tyson kept his teeth where they should be as he smiled while making contact with Holyfield at the photo call.

Putting his face out there as support for the brand, it was probably the best way Tyson could say sorry for the outlandish and aggressive attack at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas all those years ago.

Holyfield – who donned a white polo shirt – was also supported by Henry Tillman, heavyweight gold medallist at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

Plenty of pals: They were also joined by Henry Tillman, gold medalist at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Tyson – who has appeared in films such as The Hangover since his boxing career ended – just happened to be in town performing his one-man show when he popped by to help out with the launch.

He gushed: ‘I just wanted to see Evander, man. I love Evander. I’m forever linked with him for the rest of my life.’

His stage presentation documents his rise from Brooklyn’s streets to the heavyweight championship and then fall from grace. 

Even his former rival has seen it and thinks it reveals how much his has changed for the better.

Crunch: Tyson take a bite of Holyfield’s ear during the heavyweight rivals’ rematch

‘The show is good. The show is showing his way of coming back, being able to come to an agreement, come to an acknowledgment of what he’d done good and what he’d done wrong and to get over it. When people don’t get past their problems, they never come to an understanding.’

The act is being taken to 36 cities after a run on Broadway and features a part where Tyson acknowledges THAT moment with Holyfield.

Holyfield continued: ‘I think he was letting people know that he was wrong and what happened, happened. He appreciates that I forgave him. He’s forgiven himself. That’s how you make adjustments in life.’

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Scooter folds for storage and rolls smartly like a suitcase

February 15th, 2013 | By love not hate

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Alfa Romeo 4C

February 14th, 2013 | By love not hate

Representing the true essence of a super sports car at the heart of famed Alfa Romeo’s DNA which includes high-performance, timeless Italian style and technical excellence, offering unmatched driving satisfaction with utmost safety, here’s the mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupe, the production version Alfa Romeo 4C which will make its debut at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva. Marking the return of Italian brand to the U.S. and inaugurating Alfa Romeo’s global growth plan, the new compact supercar 4C designed by Alfa Romeo Style Centre and produced in the Maserati’s Modena plant, will be made available for grabs this year. Besides, we have also recently seen that Mazda and Fiat signs agreement which sets the impressive Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept for production in year 2015. The production model looks just as sweet as the concept we saw a while ago with the exception of a few minor tweaks on the headlamps, tail lights, and side mirrors.

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Christopher Dorner found in blazing fire dead

February 13th, 2013 | By love not hate

Charred human remains were found early this morning in the burned-out cabin where fugitive former LAPD cop Christopher Dorner had been holed up after a dramatic gun battle with police.

Jodi Miller from San Bernardino County sheriff’s office said the remains were found after Tuesday night’s shootout that killed one sheriff’s deputy and injured another.

Last night’s showdown in California’s Big Bear signaled a dramatic end to LA’s biggest ever manhunt and brought the number of murders Dorner is said to have committed to four.

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Shootout: Sheriff’s deputies can be seen firing shots near the cabin, as it begins to burn

Burned down: This is the collapsed cabin where Christopher Dorner was believed to be hiding. It burned to the ground two hours after a gun battle that claimed the life of one sheriff’s deputy

Identification: Investigators will attempt to determine if the remains are Dorner’s through forensic test, but it could take up to a week

Authorities believe Dorner barricaded himself inside the cabin and a fire later ensued.

Investigators will attempt to determine if the remains are Dorner’s through forensic tests, but it could take up to a week. 

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Beyonce super bowl performance inspires clothing line

February 8th, 2013 | By love not hate

It begins!Welcome to New York Fashion Week. The Wanderlust Girls — aka Emily Bache and Abigail Breslin — will preview all the presentations and shows we attend from Thursday, February 7th – Thursday, February 14th on LovelyWanderLust.com. Select previews and reviews will also appear here on FOX411.

So without further adieu, above are photos from our first presentation, chromat.

We’ve admired these cage-pieces for many months, especially after they made custom pieces for Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime show!

Futuristic and fabulous.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/02/07/fashion-week-chromat-follows-beyonce-super-bowl-outfits-with-futuristic-lineup/#ixzz2KJgu6IR2

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Christian Louboutin Troop Multi-Buckle Booties ($1,595)

February 8th, 2013 | By love not hate

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Michelle Williams fires back at Keyshia Cole?

February 7th, 2013 | By love not hate

Contrary to a fake tweet that popped up recently, Michelle Williams still has not responded to Keyshia Cole‘s Super Bowl diss.

Following the “Trust and Believe” crooner’s tweets, which referred to the Destiny’s Child member as “always f–king the groove up” among other things, a fan of Williams tweeted, “Welp! *tears* RT @RealMichelleW @KeyshiaCole I’m Destiny’s Child and you are Frankie’s Child… You do the math,” according to Rumorfix.

Essentially, retweeting words that Williams never wrote (and threw Cole’s mother, who has battled with drug addiction, into the mix).

Once Williams caught wind of the fake tweet, she responded, writing, “I never tweeted that! Be wise and check the ORIGINAL timeline before you spread more mess! Once again…God bless!”

Meanwhile, former Destiny’s Child member LaTavia Robertson appears to have let go of her past beef with the group (she and LeToya Luckett were replaced by Williams and Farrah Franklin in 2000), tellingCelebuzz the trio “looked great and did a good job with their dance moves” during the show.

“Obviously, seeing Beyoncé perform was the highlight for me,” Robertson continued. “I got a real surprise when both Kelly and both popped up on the stage like that.”

“Beyoncé was especially amazing. She looked fabulous and her voice was really strong,” she went on.

Luckett also had nothing but nice things to say about the killer halftime show,tweeting, “The MOST entertaining Super Bowl I’ve ever seen in MY life from start to finish! #Handsdown,” adding, “I.N.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E. #soproud.”

Cole has since deleted most of her rant after receiving a bit of backlash herself.

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Nkemdiche picks Mississippi

February 6th, 2013 | By love not hate

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The consensus overall top recruit in the nation Robert Nkemdiche has signed to play at Mississippi.

He’ll be joined by one of the top-rated wide receivers and offensive lineman, forming the foundation for what could be the Rebels’ best recruiting class ever. Receiver Laquon Treadwell (Crete, Ill.) and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla.) also signed with the Rebels on Wednesday.

Nkemdiche, a 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end from Loganville, Ga., announced that he will attend Ole Miss during a press conference on ESPNU.

He had been on several programs’ wish list for more than a year, but family ties gave Ole Miss the inside track. His brother Denzel Nkemdiche plays for the Rebels and led Mississippi’s defense with 82 tackles, including 13 for a loss last season.

Robert Nkemdiche went on an official visit to LSU last week, but when it was all said and done, he signed with the Rebels, donning a red Ole Miss hat after he made the announcement.

”I feel like it’s the right place for me,” Robert Nkemdiche said during his press conference. ”I feel like they can do special things and they’re on the rise. I feel like going to play with my brother, we can do something special.”

Rivals.com, Scout.com, ESPN, CBS Sports and 247Sports all rated Nkemdiche the top prospect in the country. Treadwell and Tunsil weren’t far behind.

Second-year coach Hugh Freeze led Ole Miss to a 7-6 record last season, improving from a 2-10 mark in 2011.

When Nkemdiche, Treadwell and Tunsil announced their decisions, the Ole Miss coaching staff celebrated.

Ole Miss doesn’t have the pedigree to usually recruit toe-to-toe with the likes of Alabama, LSU and other Southeastern Conference powerhouse programs. But at least on paper, the Rebels might outshine their SEC opponents when signing day comes to a close on Wednesday.

”I’m so thankful and blessed that these families have chosen to trust in us,” Freeze said. ”We’ll treat these young men as our own.”

Wednesday is the first day prep football recruits could officially sign with colleges.

”I feel like he’s a good man, he’s special,” Robert Nkemdiche said of Freeze. ”I feel like he’s a man of his word. I respect him a lot and I feel like he has good things coming.”

He’s the first major piece in a class that could be the Rebels’ best on paper.

The Rebels are also have a shot at other recruits, including safety Antonio Conner (Batesville, Miss.), defensive end Elijah Daniel (Avon, Ind.) and offensive tackle Austin Golson (Prattville, Ala.).

Denzel Nkemdiche said he and his mother pushed hard for Robert to choose Ole Miss, but ultimately the decision was his. Denzel said his individual success at Ole Miss – along with the big improvement for the program this season – were important factors in Robert’s choice.

”The feeling right now is unreal,” Denzel Nkemdiche said. ”It’s real hard to explain. I’m glad it’s over. I wanted him to make the right decision that he wanted to make and I wanted him to feel comfortable with the decision he made because he’s going to be where he’s going to be for the next three years. I’m glad he’s going to be there with me. I’ll be able to look after him and take some care of him and we’ll be able to win the national championship together.”

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Chad Johnson in trouble again!

February 5th, 2013 | By love not hate

Chad Johnson has been sued by a coconut water company for his involvement in a “public scandal”.

Johnson was hired by ZICO Beverages in July 2012, just a month before he was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly headbutting his wife Evelyn Lozada.

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The football player was released from the Miami Dolphins as a result of the altercation, and his divorce from Lozada was finalized a month later.

ZICO Beverages – who terminated their agreement with Johnson following the scandal – has now filed for damages, E! Online reports.

In court documents, the company claimed that Johnson’s arrest “garnered significant negative publicity across the nation and was a scandal that significantly impaired the use of Johnson’s image as a representative of the ZICO brand”.

“As a result of Johnson’s arrest and significant negative publicity, and his release from the Miami Dolphins team, ZICO has been damaged and continues to suffer damages in amounts to be proven at trial,” the company said.

“ZICO paid fees to Johnson under the Agreement for services it did not receive, spent a significant portion of its marketing budget in reliance upon Johnson’s endorsement and sponsorship of ZICO, and declined other sponsorship opportunities in reliance upon the Agreement with Johnson.”

ZICO is seeking at least $40,886.76 in damages, as well as interest and costs. Johnson and his attorney have reportedly not yet commented on the lawsuit.

The news comes after Johnson took legal action against two websites which hosted his allegedly stolen sex tape without permission. Meanwhile, Lozada confirmed last month that she is “still separated” from Johnson after the pair were seen at a dinner together

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CHRIS BROWN IN MORE TROUBLE

February 4th, 2013 | By love not hate

SPLASH

We have to say that nothing singer Chris Brown could do would surprise us but the weekend was quite eventful for even him.

As well as being pulled over by cops for speeding, he apparently drove further along the road and got stopped by a police car too. He’s very popular among the men of the law, clearly.

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And although Frank Ocean might have refused to press charges over their fight a week ago in a car park, his producer Michael Uzowuru spoke out about the incident on his blog, claiming it was a set up and saying he believes Chris has demons.

Michael says he arrived at Westlake Studios with Frank and a guy called Chito, but there was an orange Lamborghini parked in the space marked with Frank’s name.

The car belonged to Chris, who then came outside with two other men and a row between Frank and him began over the space, says Michael.

One of Chris’s companions allegedly punched one of theirs, which was when all hell broke loose.

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“Then instantly Chris and the other dude grab [Frank] and try to jump him. There’s no doubt in my mind the whole thing was a set up,” he wrote on his blog.

He went on to claim that Chris then tried to “beat the living s**t out of” Frank. “I don’t know what type of demons Chris is facing, but I hope he clears them all and finds a new life rooted in love and light,” he added.

Despite staying at the scene to talk to police and initially wanting to press charges, Frank has changed his mind. He posted the following statement about it on his blog.

“As a child I thought if someone jumped me it would result in me murdering or mutilating a man.

“But as a man I am not a killer. I’m an artist and a modern person. I’ll choose sanity. No criminal charges.

“No civil lawsuit. Forgiveness, albeit difficult, is wisdom. Peace, albeit trite, is what I want in my short life. Peace.”

Chris is one lucky woman beater.

 

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BAD BITCH Nicki Minaj boyfriend cheats on her!!

January 31st, 2013 | By love not hate

 Nicki Minaj is facing the ultimate betrayal and heartbreak as the new issue of Star magazine exclusively reveals that theoutrageous singer‘s longtime boyfriend, Safaree Samuels, has cheated on her!

The feisty American Idol judge‘s longtime music producer beau reportedly propositioned a number of young ladies recently during a party at a friend’s house in Los Angeles.

After being repeatedly being turned down flat, Star reports that Samuels eventually got lucky after finding a girl that agreed to fulfill his sexual desires – in return for a sum of cash!

“[The party] was really wild,” a fellow reveler tells Star. “It was packed with women, some of whom were doing Ecstacy, and Safaree was ogling all the girls from the moment he arrived.

“Everyone recognized Safaree the moment he walked in, and all the women also recognized the fact that he’s Nicki Minaj’s man.”

Star reveals that the woman Samuels eventually got lucky with is former porn actress Beauty Dior.

“She agreed to give Safaree oral sex – but for a price,” a source at the party told Star.

DANG bruh . . . you got NICKI . . . and you’re still PAYING FOR P*ZZY???

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Worlds Most expensive bike

January 31st, 2013 | By love not hate

Designed by renowned British Artist Damien Hirst and ridden by Lance Armstrong during the 2009 Tour de France, the Butterfly Trek Madone bike was auctioned off at Sotheby’s, raising $1.3 million for the Texan’s Livestrong charity. The bike was sold for $500,000, which makes it the most expensive bike in the world. Real butterfly wings were used in the making.

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Is Randy Moss the New Michael Jackson? Ray Lewis doesnt think so!

January 31st, 2013 | By love not hate

One moment Ray Lewis was offering his opinions on imaginary girlfriends. The next he was fielding a question about murder. Welcome to Media Day – the annual pre-Super Bowl press conference which grew up to become a spectator event in its own right. A place where grizzled beat reporters compete with men in clown costumes for the right to put questions to NFL stars.

A record 5,205 journalists were credentialed for this year’s Media Day, and as usual some came in fancy dress. One man in a referee’s uniform set about challenging players to replicate the dance which Lewis performs as he enters the field. Another simply walked around trying to get players to put on his fuzzy purple wig.

At times it felt as though everyone had come solely to speak to Lewis. The scrum around the Baltimore linebacker’s podium dwarfed even that which had greeted San Francisco’s emerging superstar Colin Kaepernick.

Lewis certainly had plenty to say, but only on subjects he felt like discussing. The linebacker reflected at length on faith and leadership, but gave short shrift to journalists who wanted to know more about a Sports Illustrated report this week which claimed he had discussed using a banned substance in his recovery from a torn triceps injury.

After flatly denying the allegation, Lewis insisted the story was “not worthy of the press”. He gave similarly short shrift to a question about the incident which saw him plead guilty to obstruction of justice following the deaths of two men outside an Atlanta nightclub in 2000, saying: “Nobody here is really qualified to ask those questions.”

More willing to take on difficult topics was Lewis’s team-mate Bernard Pollard, who re-affirmed his previously stated belief that the NFL would be dead within three decades. It is Pollard’s contention that rules to increase player safety will ultimately drive fans away – though he has also acknowledged that injuries are only likely to get worse as players get bigger and stronger.

Player welfare was a hot topic across both sessions at Media Day – as first San Francisco, then Baltimore reacted to Barack Obama’s suggestion that he might not want a child of his to play football. Most disagreed with the president’s stance. The 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith went as far as to say he would not walk away from the sport even if certain that carrying on would leave him with long-term brain damage:

“No, I wouldn’t stop. I love the game. I’d probably just tell my girlfriend, or wife, or whoever: ‘Baby, in a couple of years I’m going to have a problem, so hopefully you understand what’s going on.’”

Not all the conversations taking place inside the Superdome were quite so weighty. Randy Moss provided one of the day’s headline moments when declaring himself to be the best receiver of all time, shortly before likening himself to Michael Jackson.

“I think it was [Jackson's] sister or his brother — one of them said, Michael just always wanted to be normal. I’m not putting myself on Michael Jackson’s pedestal, but I kind of understood where they were coming from. I always wanted to be able to go to the park and play a game or go shopping or go to the grocery store. I’ve always wanted to be normal.”

Moss was in entertaining form – joking at times but speaking candidly at others. Asked how he would describe the 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, he dead-panned: “A coach”. Questioned about his role in the San Francisco offense he was brutally honest, saying: “I don’t like my role; I don’t. I like to be out there playing football.”

It was a stark contrast with Kaepernick, sat just a few yards away. For all his qualities as an athlete, the 49ers quarterback did not emerge from Media Day as an especially compelling speaker – limiting himself often to clipped, one-sentence responses. More engaging, indeed, was the man that he replaced.

Alex Smith was not afforded one of the 17 designated player podiums – instead left to wander the floor of the Superdome along with the rest of the team’s back-ups and bit-part players. He did not get far before being mobbed by a pack of journalists hungry for a whiff of dissent. Instead what they found was a player who acknowledged being devastated to lose his job, but conveyed a genuine determination to put the team first. Smith dismissed the notion that he might hope for Kaepernick to play poorly and lose as: “disgusting”.

“Why do you play football? Why do you play a team sport? If this is all about yourself go play golf, go play tennis or something. Why did you get into team sport in the first place? I’m not saying this has all been easy, it definitely hasn’t. But if you can’t be happy for your team-mates’ success, there’s something wrong with you.”

Smith sought to deflect questions about his future, saying that there would be “plenty of time” to talk about that once the season was over and denying reports he had already requested to be released after the Super Bowl. His efforts were in vain, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reportinglater in the evening that the team would cut Smith unless they could find a suitable trade partner very swiftly.

Nevertheless, on a day of silly questions and childish costumes, Smith had handled himself with a rare maturity.

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Whats wrong with Halle Berry CAT? SNIFF SNIFF!

January 31st, 2013 | By love not hate

Her 2004 incarnation as the feline heroine may have flopped in comparison to Michelle Pfeiffer’s 1992 version.

But when it comes to her off-screen antics Halle Berry is the ultimate Catwoman.

The actress looked relieved to return her moggie to the veterinarian surgery in Culver City, California on Wednesday for a check up.

Catwoman to the rescue: Halle Berry was seen taking her pet cat to the vet in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday

The 46-year-old was spotted rushing the ginger and white cat to the same surgery last Wednesday, and was most likely following up on the visit.

She dressed smartly for the jaunt in a warm coat and baker hat.

The star teamed her clothing with slouchy boots and the fresh-faced star appeared to have eschewed all make up for the errand.

Responsible owner: Despite her starry status, Halle accompanied her pet to the appointment herself which will have made it much less traumatic for the cat

Taking care: The 46-year-old toted the carrier from her car in Culver City last week when she initially transported the cat

Halle’s seemed much happier and alert for the trip.

The screen star looked concerned however, showing she’s as responsible a pet owner as she is a mother.

Hopefully she can now rest easy knowing her four-year-old girl Nahla won’t have to come home from school and worry about the health of her beloved moggy.

On the mend: Halle’s cat was looking alert, happy and healthy

Something else precious: Halle flashed her gorgeous emerald engagement ring from Olivier Martinez, it’s estimated to be worth over $100,000

The screen star – who is engaged to French actor Olivier Martinez – is known for her role in the bombed motion picture.

The Oscar-winner declared during her joke Razzie Awards speech in 2005: ‘I want to thank Warner Bros. for casting me in this piece-of-s**t, god-awful movie.’

The Golden Raspberry awards, whose Web site touts the event as ‘the foremost authority on all things that suck on the big screen,’ has mocked everyone from Madonna to Sylvester Stallone to Mariah Carey over the years.

Family pet: Halle is mother to four-year-old daughter Nahla Aubry

Film flop: Halle portrayed Catwoman in the 2004 movie

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Guy who car jacked Bobby V. has been arrested

January 28th, 2013 | By love not hate

Police have identified one of two men accused in the armed carjacking of R&B singer Bobby V in Midtown Atlanta Tuesday night.

Robert Unrico McFarland, 18, was arrested Tuesday shortly after the carjacking. Police said he was one of two armed robbers who approached singer Robert Wilson — known as Bobby V — after he parked a red 2013 Bentley in a lot outside the Hot Beats Recording Studio at 1200 Spring Street Tuesday night. Police say Wilson complied with the men and they drove away in the car.

An off-duty lieutenant heard a call over police radio about the incident and found the luxury car abandoned nearby at the Arts Center MARTA station, according to police spokesman Greg Lyon.

Authorities say Wilson and witnesses identified McFarland as a suspect and he was taken into custody.

The swooner is known for his big hit “Slow Down” in 2005, and other notable tunes such as “Lights Down Low,” “Come Touch Me” and “One Girl To Love.”

Police are asking anyone with information on the robbery to call (404) 658-6636 or Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2000.

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Rojan Rondo out after tearing anterior cruciate ligament in his knee

January 28th, 2013 | By love not hate

Boston Celtics star point guard Rojan Rondo will miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.

The team made the announcement during Sunday’s 100-98 double-overtime win over the Miami Heat.

The victory in the nationally televised game snapped a losing streak that had reached six games despite back-to-back triple-doubles by the point guard who had been elected to start for the East in the Feb. 17 All-Star game in Houston.

On the disabled list: Boston Celtics star point guard Rojan Rondo will miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee

‘We’ve just got to rally around each other,’ Paul Pierce said after the game. ‘I feel for him. He was having such a good season. It’s disappointing news.’

As Celtics players walked off the court through a tunnel toward their locker room, Rondo, dressed in street clothes, greeted them.

Rondo injured his right knee in Friday night’s double-overtime loss in Atlanta, a game in which the Celtics blew a 27-point lead.

He reported to the TD Garden on Sunday for a pregame shootaround but was taken to a hospital after complaining of knee pain.

Out for the season: Rondo injured his right knee in Friday night’s double-overtime loss in Atlanta, a game in which the Celtics blew a 27-point lead

The initial report was a hyperextended knee but tests showed the ACL tear, an injury that usually takes up to a year for recovery.

Surgery had not been scheduled as of Sunday afternoon, said team spokesman Brian Olive, who confirmed that Rondo’s season was over.

Rondo was averaging career highs of 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds along with 11.1 assists this season.

Still, the Celtics struggled to remain at .500, entering the day with a 20-23 record to hold the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Highs: Rondo was averaging career highs of 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds along with 11.1 assists this season

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ALABAMA TEACHES THE IRSIH ITS NOT A ABOUT LUCK~

January 8th, 2013 | By love not hate

MIAMI — Nick Saban is a perfectionist. We all know this. He looks at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and questions Michelangelo’s color choices. He wonders if E really does equal mc².

But Saban is going to need an electron microscope to find much wrong with Alabama’s 42-14 humiliation of Notre Dame in Monday’s Discover BCS National Championship. It was so complete, so, well, perfect, that Bama should get a crystal trophy and a half for this one.

“I think it’s pretty special what we accomplished,” Saban said.

Wait? What? Did Saban really mean that? After all, this is a guy who can find fault with the shape of a snowflake.

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Cal Sport Media/AP ImagesNick Saban can hoist his third crystal trophy in four seasons.

“Whether I look it or not, I’m happy as hell,” he said.

Happy and houndstooth were best friends Monday night. “Sweet Home Alabama” blared from the Sun Life Stadium loudspeakers as players waved just-issued newspapers with headlines that read “Bama Again!” Other players danced with Obie, the Orange Bowl mascot.

Crimson Tide athletic director Mal Moore, the consummate Southern gentleman who has been part of 10 Bama football national championships as a player, coach and AD, stood at the 25-yard line, surrounded by reporters. But when he turned a certain way, you could see a fresh lipstick kiss on his left cheek.

Roll Tide, Mal.

Anyway, we can pretty much hold a retirement party for the “Is Alabama a Dynasty?” debate. The Crimson Tide are not only a dynasty, they’re the program other football teams want to be when they grow up.

This is Bama’s second consecutive national championship, its third in four seasons. If this keeps up, they’re going to have to rename the trophy The Nicky, or ask the Tide to join the NFC South.

“Dynasty,” said senior long-snapper Carson Tinker. “I say it all day. Unprecedented. Dynasty, man!”

Do you know how hard it is to get to a national title game? Saban and Bama not only get there, but they keep coming back. And they keep winning. It is beyond impressive, it’s historic.

“I don’t think words like ‘dynasty’ are really words I’m much interested in,” Saban said. “We’re interested in ‘accomplishment’ and ‘consistency’ and ‘performance.’”

“Dynasty. I say it all day. Unprecedented. Dynasty, man!

” – Senior long-snapper Carson Tinker

Sorry, but this is bigger than Saban and his football dictionary. Dynasties are a rarity, and we’re living in the middle of one now. Saban can try to pretend it doesn’t exist, but that’s like trying to ignore the Big Al in the room.

This latest championship wasn’t about him, he said. None of them are. This was about a team, Saban said, “that exceeded every expectation we had of them.”

The three proudest teams in America today are Alabama, Texas A&M and Georgia. Bama, for the obvious reasons; the Aggies, because they’re the only ones to have beaten the Tide this season; Georgia, because it was 5 yards short from upsetting Bama in the SEC championship.

And then there’s Notre Dame, which entered the BCS championship as the nation’s No. 1-ranked program but didn’t leave it that way. Let’s be honest, it was never a game.

Notre Dame was officially dead leprechaun walking with 13:37 remaining in the second quarter. That’s when the Fighting Irish, already trailing by three touchdowns, decided to try to convert a fourth-and-5 from Alabama’s 39-yard line.

Hello, incompletion.

Goodbye, Notre Dame.

If you want, you can crack wise about Notre Dame: that Heisman finalist Manti Te’o played more like Boyti Te’o. … That the Irish marching band crossed midfield more often than the actual football team. … That the Irish had a “Bridesmaids” movie moment; you know the scene, just after the women eat lunch at the Brazilian steak restaurant?

But it wasn’t as though Notre Dame phoned it in. It didn’t. It’s just that Alabama was wayyyyyy up here, and ND was wayyyyyyy down there.

“For one of the first times this season, we were able to play a complete game,” said Tide running back Eddie Lacy, who gained 140 yards and scored twice.

I’m still not sure Bama quarterback AJ McCarron, who completed 20 of 28 passes for 264 yards and four touchdowns, was ever touched by a Notre Dame defender. He had so much time to throw that there weren’t enough Mississippis to count to. His jersey barely had a grass stain on it.

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Cal Sport Media/AP ImagesYou cannot ignore this Alabama dynasty any more than you can ignore Big Al.

And remember all that pregame gushing about the Tide’s offensive line? Turns out we didn’t gush enough. Bama’s linemen should have been named the game’s Most Outstanding Player(s). Instead, the honor went to Lacy.

Meanwhile, Bama’s defense neutralized Notre Dame’s one offensive advantage (tight end Tyler Eifert), duct-taped the Irish running game to the turf and turned quarterback Everett Golson into an afterthought. At times, Golson had the look of someone who had just been asked to recite the U.S. Constitution. Backward.

Saban’s team held hands with perfection for large chunks of the game. Midway through the third quarter, the Tide led 35-0. The game had a mercy-rule feel to it.

Meanwhile, Saban threw a few sideline hissy fits, but I’m not sure his heart was into it. He fumed at a side judge. He steamed over a Notre Dame third-down conversion. But after a while, why bother, right?

Saban has a 24-hour celebration rule. In fact, he was already thinking about how he needs to help some of his underclassmen gather information about their potential NFL draft status.

Then someone asked about a three-peat and the possibility of winning an unprecedented fourth BCS championship in five years.

“I’m not ready to go there yet,” Saban said.

No, not yet. But give him time. Give him a day.

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