Joe Paterno, the Penn State football coach who was fired last week due to his role in a child molestation cover-up , has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer. His son, Scott, said the diagnosis took place last week and released the following statement: “He is currently undergoing treatment and his doctors are optimistic that he will make a full recovery. As everyone can appreciate, this is a deeply personal matter for my parents, and we simply ask that his privacy be respected as he proceeds with treatment.” Penn State remains under intense scrutiny and investigation for the alleged actions of ex-assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, who faces 40 counts of sexual abuse charges stemming from his interactions with young boys on and off the university’s campus. He recently admitted to showering with these young teens.
In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal that has roiled Penn State, two Syracuse University ball boys say they were molested by the school’s associate head basketball coach, Bernie Fine, in the late 1970s and continuing into the 1990s. Police in Syracuse said they have opened an investigation. In a statement Thursday night, Syracuse said it has placed Fine on administrative leave. One of the alleged victims, Bobby Davis, told ESPN that Bernine Fine molested him starting in 1984, shortly before Davis entered the seventh grade. Davis, the team’s ball boy for six years beginning in 1984, said the abuse occurred at Fine’s home, at Syracuse basketball facilities, and on road trips. The second alleged victim, Mike Lang, now 45, is Davis’ stepbrother and was also a ball boy for several years. He said Fine molested him at a similar age. Davis said Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim saw him in Fine’s hotel room on several of those road trips, but never told Boeheim about the alleged abuse. Police stressed that they are in the early stages of the investigation. Thursday evening, police planned to interview both men who made the allegations. Both men spoke in video interviews with ESPN Thursday night, describing the alleged acts by Fine – reaching into their shorts and rubbed their genitals. Fine is in his 35th season as an assistant to Boeheim, who came to his defense. “I know this kid, but I never saw him in any rooms or anything,” Boeheim said. “It is a bunch of a thousand lies that he has told,” the head coach said. “You don’t think it is a little funny that his cousin (relative) is coming forward?” “He supplied four names to the university that would corroborate his story. None of them did … there is only one side to this story. He is lying.” The university has just responded publicly as well. Kevin Quinn, Syracuse’s Senior V.P. for public affairs, issued a statement on behalf of the school: “In 2005, Syracuse University was contacted by an adult male who told us that he had reported to the Syracuse City Police that he had been subjected to inappropriate contact by an associate men’s basketball coach. The alleged activity took place in the 1980’s and 1990’s. We were informed by the complainant that the Syracuse City Police had declined to pursue the matter because the statute of limitations had expired. “On hearing of the allegations in 2005, the University immediately launched its own comprehensive investigation through its legal counsel. That nearly four-month long investigation included a number of interviews with people the complainant said would support his claims. All of those identified by the complainant denied any knowledge of wrongful conduct by the associate coach. The associate coach also vehemently denied the allegations. “Syracuse University takes any allegation of this sort extremely seriously and has zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. If any evidence or corroboration of the allegations had surfaced, we would have terminated the associated coach and reported it to the police immediately. We understand that the Syracuse City Police has now reopened the case, and Syracuse University will cooperate fully. We are steadfastly committed ensuring that SU remains a safe place for every member of our campus community.” The Penn State scandal, exposed after former defensive coordinator Sandusky was charged with 40 criminal counts of molesting at least eight boys over a 15-year span, got Joe Paterno fired and became the talk of the nation. Is Syracuse basketball, another storied collegiate sports institution, now headed down a similar path, or will this set of accusations prove false? More details to follow as the story develops …
Mariah Carey is back flaunting her post-baby body, instead of a new single. The OWN Network teased Mimi’s fans with a preview of her big reveal on “The Rosie Show” which will air later tonight. After shedding her pregnancy pounds, the singer’s slim figure will be a hot topic on the talk show. See a sneak peek below: Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Reveal Twins On 20/20 [PHOTOS] Mariah Carey Teases Christmas Song Duet With John Legend [VIDEO]
Drake is currently on the promotion trail for his new album Take Care . He recently visited Toronto radio station “Flow 93.5″ to preview some of the tracks from the album where he “disrespected” his alleged ex-girlfriend Kandi Henry. Kandi Henry, 27, claims Drizzy hit her up after the incident and tried to apologize. The alleged conversation between Drake and Kandis was obtained by Diary Of A Street King who also claims to have nude photos of the YMCMB rapper. Check out a clip of the alleged convo below: Drake: I am truly sorry if I offended you Drake: I just say whatever I think sometimes Drake: Our times together were hard but great Drake: I didn’t mean to play you ?Kandi’sKingdom : Why r u apologizing now after being so rude b4? With Drake mania in current effect, rumors like this will be popping up left and right! Click here , for the full story Drake’s “Take Care” Album Leaks! He Responds… Drake’s “Take Care” Tracklist [Updated]
Justin Beiber will be taking a DNA test to prove that is not the father of Mariah Yeater’s baby! Justin’s fans the “Beliebers” have lashed out at the alleged baby mother, even attacking her on Twitter! TMZ reports that once Beiber takes the DNA test he will sue Mariah. The 19 year old woman claims she took Justin’s virginity in a 30 second romp in the bathroom after one of his concerts. Beiber says she is lying…guess we have to wait to see what the papers say! Justin Beiber Feat. Usher “The Christmas Song” Ne-Yo Claims He Discovered Justin Beiber Before Usher
I don’t know what the hell is going on with Jessica Simpson and her alleged on-again off-again pregnancy. She’s clearly more than just a fat ass, there’s a human in there and holding out for $500K to announce it isn’t going to change that. I understand the old wives tale about not telling anyone until after three months because their can be complications, but this is the belly of a woman who’s way further along than that. She’s huge! She must love that she doesn’t have to stuff that thing into four pairs of industrial strength Spanx anymore. more pictures of Jessica Simpson here
Courtney Stodden got ejected from a pumpkin patch this weekend for… well, being Courtney Stodden. According to reports , the 17-year old and her middle-aged husband, Doug Hutchison, were simply minding their own business in Santa Clarita Valley, getting into the Halloween spirit, when parents around them complained about Stodden’s revealing outfit.
Courtney Stodden got ejected from a pumpkin patch this weekend for… well, being Courtney Stodden. According to reports , the 17-year old and her middle-aged husband, Doug Hutchison, were simply minding their own business in Santa Clarita Valley, getting into the Halloween spirit, when parents around them complained about Stodden’s revealing outfit.
Note to celebrity gossip sites: This is Snooki. You don’t have to dig deep for, let alone concoct material with which to insult her. It basically writes itself. Besides, her legal team will sue your ass for slandering her. Lawyers for the Jersey Shore star (real name Nicole Polizzi) just smoosh smooshed the crap out of Myth Buster, which published a false story about her. The blog reported that she was arrested in a marijuana mega-bust this week. Not the case, and now they are bending over backwards to apologize … In a statement to Snook’s camp, the site says : “It has come to our attention that the story we released regarding your alleged arrest was false.” “Our actions were wrongful and reckless … What we did was wrong. We are sorry we did it. We are sorry for the attention it brought you.” “We would also like to inform you that upon your request we will no longer use nor refer to you, your name, your likeness, nor your image.” Wow. Snooki FTW and then some. The show that made this girl a household name (for better or worse) returns for a new smush session in February. Check out this clip of Jersey Shore Season 5 ! [Photo: WENN.com]
What began in New York City as a result of protesters taking inspiration from the Arab Spring movement and Cairo’s Tahrir Square protests, Occupy Wall Street has spread from a protest started in NYC’s Zuccotti Park on Wall Street on September 17th, 2011 to over 100 cities across the nation and global. Protesters have been camping out and gathering for weeks and in some case months, in demonstrations against banks, financial institutions and corporate greed all across the world in demand of economic and social justice All in all, Occupy Wall Street has grown into the largest protest in America since the 60′s and 70′s. Just in case you haven’t been paying attention, here are 10 of the larger cities in America that started and are leading the Occupy movement. (Continue…)
