Despite her initial claims, McDonald’s worker Mirlande Wilson didn’t actually win the Mega Millions lottery. She just made that story up … for reasons unknown. The Maryland woman claimed she won the lottery but couldn’t find the ticket, perhaps in hopes that someone would just take her word and cut her a check. Alas, three winners – all female teachers from Maryland who wish to remain anonymous – have come forward to claim the record $218 million winnings. This was a disappointment to Wilson, but she’s hanging in there. “I’m doing OK,” she said about finding out that her “missing ticket” ultimately didn’t have the winning numbers. “That’s alright that I didn’t win this time.” The winners, who call themselves “the three amigos,” were “privately laughing” about Wilson, who publicly proclaimed herself the winner before they did. When asked why she claimed to have the winning ticket, Wilson said, “I don’t even know what happened, but everybody doesn’t know what really happened.” Okay then. “If the money is for getting then I’m going to get it,” she added, while her sister added that she will “no doubt” keep playing Mega Millions. “If she has $20 and spends $19, she’ll take the last $1 and buy a ticket,” she said. So she spends five percent of her income, after taxes, on lotto tickets. Smart.
‘Call Me Maybe’ singer calls newfound success ‘the greatest surprise.’ By Christina Garibaldi Carly Rae Jepsen Photo: MTV News Just a few months ago, few had heard of Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen , but with the success of her first single, “Call Me Maybe,” the 26-year-old is quickly becoming a household name. Earlier this week, that infectious song became the fastest-selling U.K. single in 2012 so far — yet, what’s even more impressive is who she beat out for the #1 spot: her boss, Justin Bieber . Bieber, who signed the YouTube star to his Schoolboy Records, took to Twitter to send his congratulations. “So i get up today and #BOYFRIEND is #2 on ITUNES chart in the UK!! Incredible!” Bieber tweeted . “Who is #1?? My own artist @carlyraejepsen … hmmmm.” When she stopped by the MTV News offices Monday, Jepsen insisted the only place these two are battling it out is on the charts. “The fact that we are able to have that friendly competition is blowing my mind,” she shared. “I wouldn’t be here without his support and his help, and he is so great about it. He’s just happy for me, which is nice to see.” So, is she going to give up that #1 spot? “We can share it: two #1s!” Jepsen joked, laughing. The pair might actually share the #1 spot in the future, since Jepsen confirmed she and Bieber recorded a duet . But for now, Jepsen is still trying to adjust to the fact that her life has changed so dramatically in just the past few months. “It truly has been a whirlwind, but it’s been a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s just like my entire life changed, and it’s exciting. If you met me before this experience, I would have said my favorite thing about life is when it surprises you. This has been the greatest surprise so far.” Jepsen revealed that a lack of sleep has been the biggest adjustment for her since finding fame, but it’s the time away from her family that she misses the most. “That’s the one downer, because it’s hard not to feel grateful about everything that’s happening,” she said. “But I would say that’s the one hard part, just kind of keeping in touch with everyone. And they’re all so excited, but the most they see me is on TV. We’re trying to make a once-a-week little date, phone date, chat, we’ll have tea somewhere and talk; it’s nice.” Her success isn’t just working out for her: It seems her brother is also reaping benefits: “Everyone in my family is handling it in a different way, and all very positively,” she shared. “My brother is using it as a pickup line … It’s kind of awkward.” Are you a fan of Carly Rae Jepsen? Tell us below! Related Artists Carly Rae Jepsen Justin Bieber
Iggy Azalea, Don Trip and Roscoe Dash take the stage to celebrate hip-hop magazine’s freshman class. By Rob Markman, with additional reporting by Nadeska Alexis Machine Gun Kelly performs at XXL ‘s Freshman show on Monday Photo: Steve Mack/ FilmMagic NEW YORK — On his 1986 classic “Eric B. is President,” the great Rakim famously rapped “MC means move the crowd,” and last night the 2012 XXL Magazine Freshman class did just that — well, the bulk of them anyway. On Monday night, the rap mag, in conjunction with sponsors like Monster Energy Drink and Reebok, held its annual rookie concert, showcasing Machine Gun Kelly , French Montana , Future, Danny Brown , Hopsin, Macklemore, Roscoe Dash, Iggy Azalea, Don Trip and Kid Ink. Things started a bit slow as the crowd filed in to the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. It was approximately 8 p.m. when L.A. MC Kid Ink took the stage to perform joints from his Wheels Up mixtape; Don Trip followed with a poignant performance that included his soul-bearing “Letter to My Son.” It was 9 p.m. when the night’s hosts, Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg, introduced Iggy Azalea, XXL ‘s first-ever female freshman. She started with “My World” from her Ignorant Art mixtape and ended with her latest single “Murda Bizness” sans her Grand Hustle mentor T.I. “I wish Tip was here,” Iggy told MTV News on Monday just hours before she hit the stage. “It’s so sad that he’s not.” A few other ATL talents were in attendance though. Roscoe Dash ran through a collection of his own hits and high-powered collaborations like Waka Flocka Flame’s “No Hands” and Big Sean’s “Marvin & Chardonnay.” Then Seattle rapper Macklemore brought a tremendous amount of pageantry to the stage, being the only freshman to rock with a horn player. Hopsin came out to his “Ill Mind of Hopsin 4,” the song where he takes aim at Odd Future. “All these no-flow, gimmicky-ass, fired-up behaviors/ With wack beats and gap teeth like Tyler, the Creator,” he spit as the crowd cheered in approval. Hop continued to thrill the crowd by bringing out Tech N9ne to perform their collaborative single “Am I Psycho.” However, things took a turn when Detroit rapper Danny Brown took the stage with the tongue-in-cheek single, “Radio Song.” The crowd jeered in disapproval, but later turned around when he brought out snubbed- XXL freshman Schoolboy Q. As the night began to wind down, XXL rolled out their heaviest hitters. Atlanta’s Future, with an astronaut mascot in tow, promoted his upcoming April 17 album Pluto by rocking songs like “Tony Montana” and his current single “Same Damn Time.” Hometown hero French Montana was next up. Not only did the Coke Boy perform all of his underground favorites like “Choppa, Choppa Down” and “Everything’s a Go,” French and his team flooded the stage to deliver his biggest hit “Shot Caller.” He then brought out Bad Boy labelmate Red Caf
While it will be a big loss for the show, we think all three can move on to strong careers. By John Mitchell Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg Photo: Getty Images The news that Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg may leave “Saturday Night Live” at the end of the current season has fans wondering why their favorite stars are looking to jump and how they’ll fare once they’ve departed the safety of the sketch-comedy institution to pursue TV and movie stardom. Neither Sudeikis nor Samberg has commented on the rumors , but on Alec Baldwin’s podcast Monday, Wiig did address the departure talk, though she neither confirmed nor denied the chatter. “I don’t know,” Wiig told Baldwin when asked if her tenure as one of the most beloved “SNL” performers was nearly up. “Everyone has to leave … and I will say that when I do leave, it’s not because I’m sick of it and not because I see something better or anything like that. It’s just that it’s time. When I do leave, it will be the hardest thing.” While some “SNL” performers have had shaky post-show careers, plenty have had great success, and there’s no reason to think Wiig, Samberg and Sudeikis won’t do the same. All three have plenty of projects lined up and a history of behind-the-scenes work that makes us think they’ll be just fine. Let’s take a look at what these three have cooking: Kristen Wiig Wiig is arguably the biggest star of the current “SNL” cast. She’s been on the show for nearly seven years and has received three Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy nominations for her performance on the show. Her characters Gilly and the Target Lady and her impersonations of Kathie Lee Gifford, Nancy Pelosi and Taylor Swift are among the show’s most well-known. If she does leave, it will be a major loss for the show, but like Wiig told frequent “SNL” host Baldwin, “Everyone has to leave.” Like many successful comediennes before her, Wiig honed her comic talents as a performer and writer with the Groundlings comedy troupe. The latter talent served her particularly well last year, earning her an Oscar nomination for co-writing the screenplay to her hit film “Bridesmaids,” which grossed nearly $170 million in the US. Perhaps in preparation for her inevitable “SNL” departure, she’s recently been taking on dramatic parts — as in the just released “Friends With Kids” and the upcoming “Freezing People Is Easy” — and even her planned laughers skew away from the screwball comedy where she made her name, including “Imogene,” about a playwright who stages a suicide to win back her ex but ends up in the custody of her gambling-addict mother, and “The Comedian,” which will be directed by Sean Penn and co-star Robert De Niro. Prediction : Pretty, smart and an undeniable double threat, Wiig will be just fine. She’s got a long list of promising projects in the works, indicating that while she’s already a household name, she’s probably set for even bigger things. Jason Sudeikis Like Wiig, Sudeikis is currently enjoying a surge of interest from the film community. While his recent “Good Old Fashioned Orgy” was a miss, Sudeikis found modest box-office success with the comedy “Hall Pass” and scored an even bigger smash last summer with “Horrible Bosses,” which was a $117 million-grossing hit in the U.S. and pulled in another $92 million overseas. Sudeikis has found himself in some pretty ideal company if he’s looking to launch a long-term career in big-screen comedies. He already has “The Campaign,” co-starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, in the can, as well as a still-untitled short-film compilation (think “Paris, je t’aime”) that co-stars, in some fashion, everyone from Kate Winslet and Hugh Jackman to Elizabeth Banks and Emma Stone. The actor is also carving out quite a TV niche, appearing regularly on HBO’s acclaimed “Eastbound & Down” and as a voice on the animated “Cleveland Show.” Prediction : Sudeikis’ reputation for being easy to work with should not be underestimated here. Comedians are notoriously touchy subjects, so it’s not surprising that his easygoing nature has quickly made him a go-to for directors looking for a handsome funny guy. And let’s face it: There will always be a role for the handsome funny guy. But if he wants to prove himself to be more than a one-trick pony, he needs to take on a dramatic role in the near future. Might we suggest an ensemble pic from a director like Paul Thomas Anderson, Steven Soderbergh or David O. Russell? That way, if he’s good, critics will call him a “scene stealer,” but if he’s not great, he would blend into the background. Andy Samberg Samberg’s departure is perhaps the biggest risk of the three “SNL” castmembers reportedly looking to fly the coop. Unlike Wiig and Sudeikis, he has not been the lead or major featured player in a successful film. Indeed, he’s been a supporting player in a number of misfires and is a hard sell as a leading man. He’s going to make a go of it with the upcoming Sundance Film Fest crowd pleaser “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” and there seems to be a lot of interest in his upcoming summer comedy with Adam Sandler, “That’s My Boy.” But Samberg’s problem may lie in the very thing that’s made him famous: his goofball shtick. The Digital Shorts he brought to “SNL” with his Lonely Island crew have been insanely popular, but Samberg has so far been at his best in small doses. To make a strange analogy, there’s a reason Leslie Knope is the lead character on “Parks and Recreation” instead of Ron Swanson or Tom Haverford. It’s because wild and crazy works for supporting characters, but leads have to be able convey far more depth and connect with audiences. Samberg has yet to prove he can do that. Prediction : He may have a rough go of things until he finds his footing, but if he’s able to bring the kind of creativity and innovation to his post-“SNL” career as he did to his time on the show, he’ll figure things out. He really needs to dial it back and prove he can be more than the zany sidekick. Which “SNL” star do you think will have the most success after leaving the show? Let us know in the comments below!
Jury selection continues in the murder trial of William Balfour. By Gil Kaufman Jennifer Hudson Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/ WireImage Jury selection continued on Monday (April 9) in the trial of William Balfour, who is accused of murdering three members of Oscar-winning singer Jennifer Hudson ‘s family. It is expected to take three days to find the 12 jurors and six alternates for the trial from among the 150 prospective jury members and, according to the Chicago Tribune, the shadow of Hudson’s fame could become a factor in the selection. Balfour is accused of murdering Hudson’s mother (Darnell Donerson), brother (Jason Hudson) and nephew (Julian King) on October 24, 2008 and while the singer has rarely spoken out in public about the tragedy, her fame could have an impact on the proceedings. The judge in the case, Charles Burns, will attempt to purge the jury pool anyone who might be swayed by the star’s celebrity, while the lawyers on each side will strive to find a mix of deliberators who will favor their arguments, regardless of how they feel about the star. Balfour, 30, is facing a maximum life sentence if convicted, but Burns warned any would-be jurors who oppose the death penalty that he cannot be put to death because the state of Illinois outlawed capital punishment in 2011. Testimony is slated to begin on April 23 and officials expect Hudson to attend every day of the trial, which could last a month. She is also on a list of 300 potential witnesses, though it has not yet been confirmed that she will take the stand. Burns also instructed the potential jurors to avoid watching news coverage of the case, though it’s possible they will see Hudson on TV this Thursday, when she will return to sing on “American Idol,” where she finished in seventh place in 2004. Everyone involved in the case is aware of how Hudson’s presence could sway the trial, which explains why nine out of the 66 questions on the questionnaire filled out by would-be jurors last week were related to her career. Among them was one that asked if they’d ever seen her Oscar-winning turn in the movie “Dreamgirls,” as well as others about her work on television and if they’d ever read books by or about Hudson. Details emerged recently about the incidents leading up to the murders . At the time her career was peaking, Hudson made a point of calling or texting her mother at home in Chicago every day between 9 and 11 a.m., according to reports. But when she didn’t hear back by late in the morning of October 24, she texted and realized something was wrong when there was no response. A few hours later, the bodies of her mother and brother were found in the family’s Englewood home, followed three days later by the discovery of her young nephew’s body in a stolen vehicle abandoned on the city’s west side. Balfour was the estranged husband of Hudson’s sister, Julia. Related Artists Jennifer Hudson
WTF?!?! Florida Wife Threatens To Kill Herself, Kids, And Husband After Cheating Texts Are Revealed A fight over two cell phones containing potentially incriminating messages led to the arrest of a wife on a charge of aggravated assault of her husband, according to police reports. The husband said he returned from a trip to Peru and found two hidden cell phones at home with messages about wanting to leave and being in love. When he confronted his wife and he threatened to seek a divorce, she allegedly became enraged and began kicking the door he was behind and screaming. The couple’s two children, ages 7 and 10, were home at the time, according to police reports. At 10:58 a.m. Friday, she allegedly got a knife from the kitchen. According to the reports, the husband said she “raised the knife above her shoulder and stated I’m going to kill you and the children and myself.” Police responded to a 911 call that hung up. Lina Husein, 30, of the 7800 block of Long Cove Way, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault without intent to kill. She was handcuffed and taken to the St. Lucie County Jail. So wait, SHE got caught cheating and SHE wants to kill everybody?!?! What part of the game is that?! Source More On Bossip! Making It Rain On Them House-Hoes: The Salaries Of The RHOA Have Been Leaked! International B.I.C.: Mommy Banger BeyBey And Hubby Hov Take Blue Ivy Yachting In St. Barths! Must Be Nice: Evelyn Soon-To-Be-Johnson And Stripper Pal “Tip Drill” Spend A Couple Stacks At G5 Strip Club In Miami Join The Craze: 10 More Celebrities That Need To Join Tumblr Like Beyonce
The special prosecutor investigating the shooting death of Trayvon Martin ruled out using a grand jury in the case, meaning her office alone will decide whether or not to charge the teenager’s killer, George Zimmerman, with a crime. Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Angela Corey, a seasoned state attorney based in Jacksonville, to take over the Trayvon Martin case as special prosecutor. “State Attorney Angela Corey has decided not to use a grand jury in the Trayvon Martin shooting death investigation,” her office said in a statement. “At this time, the investigation continues and there will be no further comment.” It’s very much unclear when a decision will be reached in the case. Martin’s death has captured national attention because of racial profiling and Florida’s controversial self-defense laws, prompting demonstrations across the U.S. The unarmed Martin, 17, was black and Zimmerman, 28, the neighborhood watchman who has not been charged with a crime, is white and Hispanic. A demonstration Monday temporarily shut down the police department in Sanford, Fla., the epicenter of the case and where the shooting took place. Sanford police declined to arrest Zimmerman after the shooting, saying they found no evidence to contradict his account that he acted in self-defense . Police cited Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law, which allows people to use deadly force against adversaries when they fear great bodily harm or death. But defense lawyers with experience litigating “Stand Your Ground” say Zimmerman, will face a tough challenge to assert immunity under that law. If the special prosecutor does not charge Zimmerman, some fear that the escalating racial tension could boil over into full-blown rioting in Florida. Meanwhile, the man at the center of the storm has launched a website. Zimmerman warns about various online groups that falsely claim to be raising funds for his defense, and has started soliciting donations for himself. “I am the real George Zimmerman,” declares the website. “On Sunday February 26th, I was involved in a life altering event which led me to become the subject of intense media coverage,” he writes. “As a result of the incident and media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life.” “This website’s sole purpose is to ensure my supporters that they are receiving my full attention without going through any intermediaries.” In addition to the controversies over race and Stand Your Ground, the case – in the eyes of many – has become the poster child for media bias . Zimmerman, despite his highly questionable actions, remains free and is innocent until proven guilty, yet has been vilified from day one. NBC’s editing of the Trayvon Martin 911 call was the most glaring example.
Contestant suffered a ‘mild concussion and whiplash’ after falling during Monday night’s performance. By Gil Kaufman Melissa Gilbert and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy on “Dancing With the Stars” Photo: ABC ” Dancing With the Stars ” has a long history of sending its competitors to the hospital with a variety of hoofing-related injuries. But on Monday night’s episode, former “Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert appeared to suffer one of the worst two-stepping mishaps in show history. While the judges were high on her bad-girl take on the paso doble, the real news was that Gilbert, 47, slipped at one point and though the audience didn’t notice, she suffered a head injury that required hospitalization. Host Tom Bergeron announced the news on the show, but didn’t give much detail. “If you’re wondering why Melissa and [dancing partner] Maks [Chmerkovskiy] are not here, she injured herself and as a precaution has gone to the hospital to get it checked out,” Bergeron said on the show, promising a full update on Tuesday night’s results show. Gilbert hit her Twitter account shortly after to explain her absence, writing, “I’m alright. Mild concussion and whiplash. Very soon I will be safely home resting and being taken care of.” I’m alright. Mild concussion and whiplash. Very soon I will be safely home resting and being taken care of. — Melissa Gilbert (@MelissaEGilbert) April 10, 2012 Some of Gilbert’s competitors spoke to Us Weekly about the scary moment after the show. “She hit her head during her dance, and then after she felt a little dizzy, so they took her to the hospital just to get checked out and make sure she was okay,” explained Sherri Shepherd. “I think she’ll be all right, though.” Gavin DeGraw said he carried Gilbert down to the green room because the TV actress was “too weak to walk,” adding, “my arms were tired by the time I started the dance after carrying her!”
Source says the rapper will appear on ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ at end of season. By Jocelyn Vena Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Photo: Eric Ryan/ Getty Images While Kim Kardashian might be waiting to see what the future holds for her and Kanye West after going out on several dates in New York last week, fans of her E! show, “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” might soon be let in on their budding romance. According to a source, the rapper may appear on the show towards the end of the season. “Kanye is head over heels in love with Kim, and he has told her he would love to appear on the reality show if she wants him to,” the source told Radar Online about possible cameos. “Kim is a bit leery of having her man appear on camera because of the whole fiasco with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Kris Humphries, but watch for Kanye to make several appearances on the show towards the end of the season. Viewers won’t see him featured in the first part of the season, and it won’t be all about Kanye.” It would hardly be the first time that Yeezy showed up on a Kardashian reality show. He previously appeared on the NYC-based Shortly after he appeared on the show, Kim brushed off any rumors that anything romantic was happening between the pair, instead dubbing him the Kardashians’ “fashion muse.” Now, however, both parties seem to be more forthcoming about what exactly is happening between them, and that includes some lyrics about Kanye’s feelings for Kim on his track “Theraflu.” The source added that “Kim feels extremely comfortable with Kanye because she feels that for the first time she is with a partner that understands what she does for a living and doesn’t scrutinize her for being in a reality show. … She also doesn’t feel like Kanye is using her, like she did with Kris.” While the Radar source insists that Kanye will appear on the show, another source tells the Huffington Post that the series had already completed filming by the time the two began dating. “The next season shows Kim, after her devastating split with soon-to-be ex-husband Kris Humphries, get even closer to her family,” the source said. “Kourtney is getting ready for the arrival of a baby girl, and Khloe is dealing with reports that she might not be the biological daughter of Robert Kardashian. But all 18 new episodes were shot before Kim started dating Kanye.” Kourtney Kardashian appeared on Fox News and didn’t really have much to say about the couple’s relationship status or whether Kanye will appear on the show when it kicks off next month. “Well, he has a ‘K,’ but I think they’re friends,” she said. “They’re definitely friends and [have] been friends for years. … I don’t think so, who knows.” Related Photos Kim Kardashian Photos Related Artists Kanye West
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