Tragic news out of Alabama yesterday, as a sign toppled over the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, injuring three civilians and taking the life of a 10-year old boy. Luke Bresette was rushed to a local hospital following the incident, where he was soon pronounced dead. His mother was also a victim in the accident and is in critical condition, while two older brothers were also injured. “We’re going to continue to look into the situation, but for now we have secured the site,” airport spokesperson Toni Herrera-Bast told ABC News . Six bystanders were needed to life the 300-pound flight status sign after it fell, an incident that took place not long after the airport underwent a $201 million renovation. Said Birmingham Mayor William Bell in a statement Friday, addressing the tragedy and investigation. “I have asked our public safety staff to assist this family in their time of need in any way possible as they grapple with what has happened.”
Kate Upton recently got that booty spanked by Flo Rida – on stage, and in jest, of course. Though we’re sure the rapper did take some pleasure in it. At Samsung’s Spring 2013 Launch Party this week for some reason, Kate Upton joined Flo Rida in a sexy blue dress. That will liven up a tech convention! The highlight: As Flo dropped his classic “Low” lyric, “She turned around and gave that big booty a smack,” well, that’s pretty much what happened up there. Avert your eyes, Jake Davidson … Kate Upton and Flo Rida
Desiree Hartsock may not have won The Bachelor, but the fourth-place finisher will be handing out the roses as the new Bachelorette starting May 20. The cutie said on The Bachelor: After The Final Rose special that she is “ready and open” to “to meet the man of her dreams” come this summer. Despite the fact that she made it far and became a fan favorite, we still don’t know that much about her. So here are some fun Desiree Hartsock facts: 1. She is a bridal stylist and a designer in Los Angeles. That will certainly come in handy if, as she hopes, she’ll be wearing her own before too long! 2. She designed her own dress for the opening rose ceremony when she wowed Sean Lowe . Who is now engaged to Catherine Giudici, but still! 3. She’s outdoorsy. Loves hiking in particular. Hope you’re in shape, guys! 4. She grew up in Colorado before settling in Newport Beach, Calif. 5. Like Sean Lowe, Desiree is a loyal and devout Christian, whose Twitter often refers to God and his will. No wonder she made it so far with Sean. Her Twitter has been quiet since March 11, of course, since filming for The Bachelorette is underway! Sounds like it’s going well so far, too. “OMG just saw Desiree on her first date for The Bachelorette! S he’s so cute omg & we talked & the guy was so hot” tweeted a Twitter user this week. Des was spotted “on the freeway in Sherman Oaks, California” at “like 2:00 pm” on March 16, driving with a very cute guy in a very cute convertible! Life looks pretty good for her right now, for sure. “Excellent first date for Dez!!! So important to get off to a good start!!!” tweeted producer Mike Fleiss. “Dez is doing great. Already a first kiss!!!” Excited to see Des as The Bachelorette? Yes! She’s like perfect for the show! No, I prefer Lindsay/Catherine! No, someone new entirely! View Poll »
Here’s a story you don’t read about everyday… Mixed martial arts promoters Christo Piliafas and Scott DiPonio say they were shocked to learn today of Charles Rowan’s arrest for armed robbery and assault… because they were led to believe he died in a car accident last month. Just two weeks ago, the promoters helped raise $1,000 to pay for Rowan’s funeral, only to discover that his girlfriend, Rosalinda Martinez, clearly misled them. After all, Martinez, Rowan and a friend were booked this afternoon after holding up a gun shop in Michigan Monday. They were charged with three felonies, including assault with intent to murder because they left the gun shop owner a bloody mess. “It made me sick to my stomach. I was furious. I was livid,” Piliafas said upon seeing Rowan’s mug shot. “It’s not so much about the money. It’s just how many people were involved in this scam…. The little bit that I knew [about] this kid, I never would have thought that he’d try to pull some Machiavelli crap like that.” Rowan’s fifth career fight was scheduled for February in Traverse City. That evening, according to DiPonio said, Martinez called from Rowan’s phone number to inform him that her Rowan had been involved in a wreck on the way to the event and was dead. Rowan has past convictions for failing to register as a sex offender and for attempted delivery and manufacture of pot.
Yup, an Oscar winner has been cast in Divergent . Following weeks of speculation it’s been confirmed that Kate Winslet will play a key role in the adaption of this wildly popular novel. She will come on board as Jeanine Matthews, the most powerful member of the Erudite faction and someone who pens articles to smear the Abnegation faction. Divergent tells the story of a teenager (Shailene Woodley) in the future, as she looks to break free from her homogeneous society, one that divides people based on human traits. She leaves her sect and joins its rival, where she falls for a young man played by the recently cast Theo James .
It’s new, it’s sort of improved and it will soon be on supermarket shelves around the nation. PepsiCo Inc. announced yesterday that it will be rolling out a new shape for its 20-ounce bottle, marking that item’s first change in 20 years. The updated version (pictured) will possess an easier-to-grip, contoured bottom half, along with a wraparound label that is shorter than before, allowing more of the beverage to be exposed. Pepsi has been losing a great deal of its market share to Coca Cola and is actively trying to alter its brand. The company signed a mega deal with Beyonce earlier this year, while spokeswoman Andrea Foote said this change is part of an overall, major marketing makeover. The new bottles will first appear in the New York region, then hit Chicago and parts of California and Florida. It may take two full years to replace all the old bottles. So… what do you think of the new Pepsi bottle?!? I love it! I hate it! Just give me a Coke! View Poll »
We still can’t say with 100 percent confidence who exactly Benedict Cumberbatch is playing in Star Trek Into Darkness , but we do know that he’s terrifying. And for a guy named Benedict Cumberbatch, that’s hard to pull off. Check him out in the new Star Trek Into Darkness international trailer : Star Trek Into Darkness International Trailer Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto return as Kirk and Spock in the J.J. Abrams sequel. This time, Star Fleet is attacked, causing the Enterprise crew to embark on a manhunt to catch those responsible. The trailer also features a quick shot of Alice Eve in her unmentionables. But here I go mentioning them, so I guess they’re mentionable. It’s still hot. Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Jon Cho, Anton Yelchin, and Karl Urban also star. Star Trek Into Darkness will hit theaters May 17.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Regina King have called it quits, apparently. The couple dated for two years, it wasn’t the most amicable of breakups. “He said he wasn’t feeling it anymore,” a source adds, explaining that Warner asked King and her young son (with ex-husband Ian Alexander Jr.) to move out. The SouthLAnd star is “still very brokenhearted” over it, too. Friends sinc both were child TV stars – Warner on The Cosby Show and King on 227 – the twosome, both 42, rarely opened up about their romance. The couple shot down engagement rumors in 2011; King divorced Ian Alexander Sr. after a decade of marriage back in 2007. Warner has never wed.
What in the world has Amanda Bynes done to her face? The troubled star continues Tweeting up-close photos of herself, this time with proudly pierced cheeks, enlarged lips and what appears to be a blonde wig … Bynes, who said earlier this week that she coined the term LOLOLOL and that Drake is hot (among other Twitter gems), has been exhibiting bizarre behavior of late. This is not first time Amanda Bynes has shocked her fans. Not will it be the last. In February, she said she hoped to shed 20 pounds … off her already slim figure. “I gain weight quickly so I need to work out constantly … I moved to New York City and I love it! I lost 4 lbs since I moved. I’m 121 lbs – my goal is 100,” she said. Looks like she’s well on her way based on this:
We hope you’re sitting down, THGers. Because a new report claims Kanye West has come up with a name for his impending child with Kim Kardashian and it… NORTH. Get it? As in North West . The Sun also claims Kanye plans on titling his next album “I Am God.” “Kanye’s ego is something else,” the insider says, stating the obvious. “He also has a sense of humor and knows how his self-indulgence is seen by the general public. It’s half tongue-in-cheek, half what Kanye probably feels is true.” Will Kim approve of the moniker? It doesn’t begin with “K,” of course. It’s also absurd. But Kardashian has other things to worry about these days, such as how SHE CAN’T STOP EATING ! What do you think of the name North West? It’s perfect! It’s a joke… right? View Poll »
