The murder case against former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has shocked the country, but those who know him well say to reserve judgment. He was a fun-loving teenager at Bristol Central High School, where he followed in the footsteps of his older brother, D.J., a tight end at the University of Connecticut. Some recall him struggling with the death of his father, Dennis, in 2006, but staying determined to become a pro athlete, spending hours working out before and after school. As Bristol police assist Massachusetts investigators, arresting one local man as a fugitive from justice, the community is left to ponder the fall of the hometown hero. A former high school teammate, Andrew Ragali, 24, said the troubled street hood he has seen portrayed on TV is not the Aaron Hernandez he knew. “You could maybe say he was immature, but he wasn’t a gang-banger,” Ragali said. “Not at all. I think when he went to college things might have changed, hanging around with the wrong people, but in high school, he wasn’t like that at all .” Ragali recalled seeing Hernandez again, years after high school, at a Hartford bar. He described him as quieter, and with many more tattoos. But said he was still very nice, asked about his family and took pictures with his girlfriend. It was after his father’s death that Hernandez began smoking marijuana and hanging out with a rough crowd, Hernandez’s mother, Terri, told USA Today. “The shock of losing his dad, there was so much anger,” she said. Hernandez’s mother works in the office at the local South Side elementary school, and other family members still live in Bristol, a city now in shock. “All I can say is that he will be cleared of all these charges in the end,” she told the Bristol Press outside her home Wednesday. “Just let it play out until the end.” The 23-year-old Hernandez was arrested Wednesday at his mansion in North Attleborough, Mass., and accused of orchestrating the execution of his friend, Odin Lloyd. Alll allegedly because Lloyd had talked to the wrong people at a nightclub. He was denied bail at a hearing Thursday in a Massachusetts courtroom, where his lawyer argued his client is not a risk to flee and the case against him is circumstantial. Hernandez, who is being investigated for two more murders – this time stemming from a drive-by shooting in Boston – remains behind bars, however. On June 16, the night before the slaying, a prosecutor said, Hernandez texted two friends and asked them to hurry to Massachusetts from Connecticut. A few minutes later, he texted Lloyd to tell him he wanted to get together, the prosecutor said. Authorities said surveillance footage showed the friends arriving. They did not say who they believe fired the shots. Bristol police have been assisting investigators in Massachusetts and that Carlos Ortiz, 27, of Bristol, had been charged as a fugitive from justice. He is being held on $1.5 million bail in Hartford.
Ray Ray calls it a career, and for a couple million bucks you can live just like him Ray Lewis Puts $5 Million Palm Beach Home Up For Sale Via Realtor Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis capped off a Hall of Fame career by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy a second time, but he won’t be riding out his retirement in South Florida. Lewis, who is headed to Bristol where he’ll have a significant role as an analyst for ESPN, apparently has little need for his West Palm Beach mansion and has listed the oceanfront property for a cool $5 million. Perusing through the listing photos for the Highland Beach estate offers an interesting peek into the life of one of the most galvanizing figures in all of sports. The luxury manse offers a contrast from Ray Lewis the football player, who is renowned for his punishing play and fiery, inspirational rhetoric, The & bed, 9 bath, 6,788-square-foot home offers a sleek Mediterranean design that is warm and inviting, thanks to cavernous ceilings and towering windows. The vaulted interior allows for a wealth of natural light, while also offering up panoramic views of the Atlantic. Of the interior highlights, the chef’s kitchen stands out with a combination of top-tier amenities and a complement of wood built-ins, a ceiling patterned in honeycomb and artful leaded windows. Lest we forget No.52’s palatial master suite, it has a spa-like bathroom and its own private balcony overlooking the water. Finally, the All-Pro affair comes full circle with its own paradise patio complete with an outdoor kitchen and an infinity pool and spa running off to the side. Hit the flip side to see more of Ray “No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper” Lewis’ amazing Florida pad.
We’ve tracked down the first piece of definitive evidence that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are, indeed, back together. Forget rumors and innuendo and photos of the two simply in the same vicinity as one another. E! News has posted a photo of the couple out on Halloween last night… HOLDING HANDS! Robert and Kristen donned masks and attended Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Halloween party and clearly did so as an item, as you can see in this photo of Robsten . The reunion takes place just in time for Summit Entertainment, of course, as the Twilight cast is making the media rounds these days in preparation for the final film in that franchise. It will be released on November 16 and you can watch a sexy clip of Edward and Bella from Breaking Dawn Part 2 now!
Nadya Suleman, a.k.a. Octomom, dreamed of sex tape stardom a la Kim Kardashian when she filmed her solo “performance” video for Wicked Pictures this summer. “All Nadya talked about was making millions,” an insider said of the Octomom porn . “She even compared herself to the Kardashians, hoping to be famous.” Nadya claims she made the film to overcome her fears of intimacy and sexuality – not for the money – but it’s well-documented that she hit rock bottom financially. Whatever the motivation, a friend says she was convinced she’d strike it rich : “Nadya tends to get obsessive and her immaturity leads her to make impulsive decisions. She truly thought she was going to end up as successful as Kim Kardashian .” We don’t even know where to begin analyzing that statement. Nadya entered rehab over the weekend, with Michael Lohan immediately claiming credit for convincing her to check into an in-patient treatment program. Another source close to her exclusively told Radar that she suffers from major psychological issues that require treatment, but she’s also looking to work the angle: “Nadya absolutely has major psychological issues that have been untreated for years and she should be getting help for those very complicated problems.” “However, this trip to rehab is probably just another ploy for Nadya to get publicity and money from media outlets that pay her for pictures and stories.” “Nadya leads a very sad and lonely life. You have to remember, she is surrounded by children all day every day and has very little interaction with adults.” Gotta be rough. One could almost feel sorry for Octo if she didn’t have six kids before she had IVF to implant eight more fertilized embryos inside her. All while having no income or partner to help out with childcare or bills. Very well thought out.
Bristol Palin apparently has a new boyfriend in Joey Junker, a professional snowmobiler! Or snow machine racer, some might call his profession. Either way, Joey’s junk is totally in that trunk. Not long ago, Bristol Palin and Gino Paoletti, her first serious boyfriend following her split from baby daddy Levi Johnston, were considering marriage. For whatever reason, that didn’t work out … and Joey Junker – a lifelong Alaska resident with a talent for riding and adventure – is now in the picture . Their relationship is still new, but insiders say the single mom is “smitten.” “She really likes him! She is a quiet person, so [she] hasn’t been gushing about him, but she has been texting with him a lot the past few weeks,” a source says. “Someone asked about her ‘boyfriend,’ and she turned bright red blushing!” “[Bristol] has said she’s at a good place in her life right now… she wants to be cautious about the guys she allows into her life these days … she is taking it slow.” As for her former fake finace? Levi Johnston and Sunny Oglesby , who recently welcomed his second child, daughter Breeze Beretta, got married Sunday. Here’s wishing Bristol and Joey the best in their fledgling romance. No wonder she’s selling her car … she can hitch rides in his snow machine now. [Photo: WENN.com]
After last Tuesday’s shocking double elimination, Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars’ fourth week featured the nine survivors showing off some of their best moves yet. Some of them even scored perfect 10s for their efforts. Watch them all here and see their scores in our recap! Shawn Johnson – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Melissa Rycroft – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Bristol Palin – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Kelly Monaco – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Kirstie Alley – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Sabrina Bryan – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Gilles Marini – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Emmitt Smith – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Apolo Anton Ohno – Dancing With the Stars Week 4 Week 4’s DWTS: All-Stars scores, out of 40 due to the presence of guest judge Paula Abdul: Gilles Marini & Peta Murgatroyd: 39.5 (10s except from Len, stingy with that half-point) Shawn Johnson & Derek Hough: 39.5 (Same as Giles) Kelly Monaco & Val Chmerkovskiy: 37.5 (Two 10s) Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani: 37 (One 10) Emmitt Smith & Cheryl Burke: 36 Sabrina Bryan & Louis van Amstel: 35.5 Apolo Anton Ohno & Karina Smirnoff: 34.5 Bristol Palin & Mark Ballas: 32 Kirstie Alley & Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 30 Who do you think’s going home tonight? Will it be Kirstie Alley or Bristol Palin ? Or will the voters shock us once again by taking someone from the middle of the pack?
The two most successful American Idol winners met in Perth, Australia last night. Sort of. Continuing her trend of covering hit songs by fellow artists, Kelly Clarkson took on Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away,” per a fan’s request. Take a look and a listen now, sound off with your take – and then prepare to answer the most important question of all… Kelly Clarkson – “Blown Away” So, THGers, we love them both, but only one can come out on top: Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood? Which of these Grammy winners would you rather… listen to?
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