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NCAA Investigating Kentucky Basketball Program for Contact with Agents

TMZ reported early this morning that the NCAA is investigating the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team and four players in particular for their involvement with a sports agent, which is illegal under the NCAA by-laws.

According to a source who was interviewed by an NCAA investigator, the agency is interested in at least four players — two current and two who were just drafted by NBA teams.

In the case of one former Wildcat, we’re told the NCAA wants to know about his relationship with his current agent. We’re told the investigator asked about multiple meetings the agent allegedly had with the player … dating back to the player’s senior year in high school.

The insinuation is the agent had an arrangement with the player before he went to Kentucky.

Kentucky set a record last week as they had five players: John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Patrick Patterson, Eric Bledsoe, and Daniel Orton selected in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft (Complete Draft Results).

The Wildcats have been under heavier scrutiny since they hired John Calipari to be their head coach last year.  Calipari is the only coach in NCAA history to have two Final Four appearances vacated.

Related: Did Chris Douglas-Roberts Accidentally Tell on Coach Cal & WWW?

Related: Kentucky Lands 5 Players in First Round of NBA Draft

Andrew Garfield Is The New Spider Man (Photos)

Actor Andrew Garfield is set to replace Tobey Maguire as hero Peter Parker in the Spider-Man’s fourth screen adventure, which is set to start filming later this year to be released in 3D on July 3, 2012 (more pictures below).

“Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker,” says Spidey 4 director Mark Webb.

The 26 year-old actor was born in Los Angeles, but grew up in England, where he is well known for his starring roles in “Red Riding” and “Boy A”. Andrew appeared in “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” and will hit the big screen again this fall in “The Social Network”, a movie about Facebook, and in the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Never Let Me Go”.

Andrew Garfield New Spider Man Pictures go on reading »

Reactions To Mel Gibson’s Racist and Sexist Rant

Actor Mel Gibson is currently under fire after the leak of secretly-recorded tapes, in which he is heard using racial slur to attack the mother of his baby daughter, Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva (more details here).

Oksana Grigorieva To Spill Mel Gibson’s Dirty Communist Secrets

The tapes in question are part of the nasty divorce and custody battle between Mel and Oksana, who accused the actor of domestic abuse. Mel has a restraining order against Oksana prohibiting her from releasing these tapes. The 40 year-old singer’s lawyers vehemently denied that she was the leak.

Porn Queen Violet Kowal & Mel Gibson Affair (Photos)

Meanwhile, Mel is possibly the most hated man in the country at the moment. This is not the first time Mel has proven to be narrow-minded, adding racist and sexist to his 2006 anti-Semitic comments. Here are the first reactions to Mel Gibson’s rant:

Mel Gibson’s Baby Girl Lucia Anne FIRST PICTURES

Rev. Jesse Jackson said, “Mel Gibson’s outburst demonstrates once again that we are far from a society that is ‘beyond race and racism.’ His penchants for anti-Semitic and racist diatribes reveal the actor’s fundamental character flaw. He needs help. But as a society we must redouble our efforts to combat racism and eradicate racial inequalities wherever they may exist.”

Reverend Al Sharpton via National Action Network said, “The use of the “N” word and calling women denigrating terms combined with Gibson being accused of anti-semitism makes us wonder whether he is an outright bigot. We intend to aggressively look into this matter.”

Infamous celebrity mistress lawyer, Gloria Allred released the following statement:

“If in fact these quotes are accurate, Mr. Gibson’s statements are appalling. They exhibit the worst kind of racism and sexism. They clearly demonstrate a woman hating temperament which, in my opinion, is dangerous to women.

“Also his contempt for African Americans is evident,” she continues. “He is clearly in need of anger management and intense counseling for his hatred of racial minorities and women. I am very concerned about the risk of harm that I believe he presents to women and minorities unless he receives effective counseling.”

Actor Mike Epps warned Mel, “We gonna get Danny Glover on you … he gonna whoop you!” Mel and actor Danny Glover starred together in classic action-comedy movie series of “Lethal Weapon”.

L.A. NAACP (National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People): “It’s unfortunate a man who has made his millions off of women, African-Americans and Jews harbor such racist, sexist, and anti-semitic feeling against people who have admired and respected him for decades. An apology is insufficient given his history of racism, sexism and anti-semitism.” Jenkins adds, “No amount of words will change his image as an out of date and out of control racist.”

Anti-Defamation League (Jewish anti-discrimination organization) said, “Most people who hate one group hate another. Not only has Mel Gibson shown himself to be an anti-Semite, he’s a racist.”

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Harry Potter’s Afshan Azad Family Threaten To Kill Her

Harry Potter” star Afshan Azad, who plays Padma Patil in the movies, was allegedly attacked by her brother, Ashraf Azad, and father, Abul Azad, who threatened to kill the 23 year-old actress at her home in Manchester, England on March 21, 2010.

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Trailer (VIDEO)

Afshan’s father and brother were presented to court on Tuesday (June 29). They were charged with attempted murder and the brother, Ashraf is also charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Abdul and Ashraf were released on bail and are due back in court on July 12. There is no information about the motive for such vicious crime.

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Janet Jackson Gorgeous On Essence Cover (August 2010)

Singer/actress Janet Jackson graces the cover of the upcoming August 2010 issue of Essence Magazine. At the age of 44, Janet looks absolutely gorgeous, flawless and she feels more confident than ever.

Janet says, “It took me a good minute to get here, it really did. But I love my life. I only wish I had this confidence when I was younger.”

Despite the tragic death of her brother Michael Jackson one year ago, Janet has plenty of reasons to share that beautiful smile with the world – a successful acting and singing career!

Janet Jackson “Again/Nothing/Nasty” On American Idol (VIDEO)

Janet, who starred in “Why Did I Get Married Too?”, had the chance to work with Tyler Perry in his new movie titled “For Colored Girls” and still managed to have some time to direct her own romantic flick. She will be performing at ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend.

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Jersey Shore Season 2 Sneak Peek Trailer (VIDEOS)

The Jersey Shore fabulous cast, including Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki, Jenni Farley aka JWoww, Mike Sorrentino aka The Situation, DJ Pauly D and friends, are back to take over Miami in a brand new second season of the controversial MTV’s reality show (watch trailer and 10 minute sneak peek videos below).

The Jersey Shore Saga: Friggin’ Twilight Spoof VIDEO

Our guidos and guidettes will deliver hilarious hours of junk entertainment as they party their troubles away in Miami. There will be a lot of drunkness, fights, cat fights and romance. Jersey Shore Season 2 premieres on Thursday, July 29 at 10PM ET/PT.

Jersey Shore Season 2 Trailer + 10-Min Preview Videos go on reading »

Quote of the Day: Herb Caen

“Cockroaches and socialites are the only things that can stay up all night and eat anything.”

Herb Caen

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Eminem Tops Billboard, Smashes Records with ‘Recovery’

Eminem is out of hiding and is on topof the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart with his new album Recovery.  The album sold more copies in it’s first week of release than any other album so far in 2010.

Other newcomers to the Top 10 this week included: Miley Cyrus with Can’t Be Tamed, Ozzy Osbourne with Scream, and The Roots with How I Got Over.

Here is a look at the top 10 Billboard Albums:

  1. Recovery – Eminem
  2. Thank Me Later – Drake
  3. Can’t Be TamedMiley Cyrus
  4. Scream Ozzy Osbourne
  5. NOW 34 – Various Artists
  6. How I Got OverThe Roots
  7. To The Sea - Jack Johnson
  8. My World 2.0 – Justin Bieber
  9. Laws Of Illusion – Sarah McLachlan
  10. Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack
  11. Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals EP – Soundtrack

source: Billboard: Issue 2009-07-10

Camille Grammer, Kelsey Grammer’s Wife, Files For Divorce

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Camille Grammer has just filed for divorce from her husband, actor Kelsey Grammer, who is best known for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane. Kelsey and Camille have been married for almost thirteen years and they have two children together (pictures below).

Camille, who cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce, is seeking joint legal custody and primary physical custody of the kids. She is also asking or spousal and child support.

Camille and Kelsey looked fairy happy during their last public appearance together at the 2010 Tony Awards just a couple of weeks ago on June 13 (photo above).

Kelsey Grammer & Camille Grammer Pictures go on reading »

Al Gore Investigated For Sexual Assault, Denies Accusations

Former VP Al Gore, who recently separated from his wife of 40 years, Tipper Gore, has finally broken his silence to vehemently deny the sexual assault accusations made against him by a masseuse named Molly Hagerty.

Masseuse Molly Hagerty On Al Gore Sex Scandal (PHOTO)

Portland, Ore., Police has already reopening the investigation into Molly’s claims that she was a victim of an “unwanted sexual contact” with Al during a three hour massage session almost four years ago, back in October 2006.

Al Gore Multiple Affairs Scandal, Cheating on Wife Tipper

“Further investigation into this matter will only benefit Mr. Gore,” says family spokesperson Kalee Kreider. “The Gores cannot comment on every defamatory, misleading and inaccurate story generated by tabloids. Mr. Gore unequivocally and emphatically denied this accusation when he first learned of its existence three years ago. He stands by that denial.”

Al Gore & Masseuse Sexual Assault Scandal

The masseuse was offered $1 million to exclusively tell her story to the National Enquirer after giving a statement to the police last year and considering the possibility of suing Al Gore. The case wasn’t further investigated at the time because the woman was not willing to talk and due to “insufficient evidence to support the allegations”.

Dean McDermott In Intensive Care After Motorcycle Crash

Tori Spelling’s husband Dean McDermott has suffered another motorcycle accident, the second this year, on Tuesday (June 29) which left him with a punctured and collapsed lung, and he is currently in the intensive care unit at the hospital.

Tori Spelling In Bikini To Prove She’s Not Scary Skinny

Dean and a couple of friends were dirt bike riding when the accident happened. He couldn’t move and could hardly breathe, so the friends took him to a Los Angeles-area hospital without scaring Tori.

“His friend called me and said he was in the ER,” says Tori. “He didn’t want to to scare me so he just said he had a crash and that they were X-raying him.”

“At first I was mad,” she says. “I was pissed that he was out biking and crashed. But when I showed up and saw him lying there, and they told me they were admitting him to ICU with a collapsed lung, my heart dropped. My biggest fear had come true.”

Despite Tori’s initial anger, she is now just happy that Dean is OK and expected to make a full recovery. “He’s in a lot of pain,” Tori said. “He’s taking this as a sign and realizing family is too important to risk his life.” Tori and Dean have two children, Liam and Stella.

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Kidnap Victim Jaycee Dugard Awarded $20 Million from State of California

Kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was held kidnapped and held captive for 18-years, will be given $20 million dollars in damages from the state of California for failing to adequately monitor Phillip Garrido, a sexual predator, who kidnapped her in 1991.

He had a history of abducting women and sexually assaulting them.  Garrido even served time in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting Katherine Callaway in 1976.  The state of California failed in monitoring Garrido for the two decades since his release.

Garrido is accused of snatching Dugard when she was 11 from outside her South Lake Tahoe home. Since his arrest, officials have revealed he was being monitored by the state parole system for years and had at least five parole officers.

Some have questioned why none of the parole officers discovered the backyard prison where Garrido allegedly kept Dugard at his home in Antioch, Calif.

Dugard and her two daughters, who were also held captive by Garrido, had filed suit against the state of California for negligence, failure to discharge a mandatory duty and infliction of emotional distress.

The California Assembly approved the settlement, but it still needs to be approved by the state Senate.

Approval of the settlement would end Dugard’s claims against the state.

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