George Zimmerman To Be Charged In Trayvon Martin’s Shooting Death A Florida special prosecutor has decided to charge neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in the shooting death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, sources told ABC News. The decision by Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to be announced at a 6 p.m. news conference in Jacksonville, Fla. The prosecutor’s ruling is certain to provoke controversy in Sanford, Fla., where shooting took place and across the country. Zimmerman, 28, a white Hispanic neighborhood watch captain, shot and killed Martin, who was 17 and black, on Feb. 26 after following the teenager for several minutes. The special prosecutor’s ruling came one day after Zimmerman’s legal team quit because they had lost contact with him, and suggested that the pressure of the case had “pushed him over the edge.” His lawyers said that Zimmerman was no longer in Florida and ABC News has learned that prosecutors do not know his exact location. Earlier this week, Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett said his city has become a “kindling box” due to the high emotions surrounding the case, and that he would “plan for the worst and hope for the best.” R.I.P. Trayvon. Source More On Bossip! Don’t Be Ashamed: A Gallery Of Women That Men Are Embarrassed To Admit They’d Chop Down Shook Ones:The Dumbest Celebrity Lies Of All Time Billionaire Beach Bums: BeyBey And Hov Lay Out In St. Barths, First Swimsuit Pictures Since Birth Of Blue Ivy! On The Party Scene: Busty Bangers Sheneka Adams, Erica Mena, And Natalie Nunn Let It All Hang Out In ATL [Photos]
‘Against all odds we won 11 states,’ Santorum said on Tuesday (April 10). By Gil Kaufman Rick Santorum at his press conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Photo: Jeff Swensen/ Getty Images After an improbable run that boosted him from a barely-considered fringe candidate a year ago to the last man standing to rival Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum announced he was suspending his campaign on Tuesday (April 10). “We made the decision to get into this race at our kitchen table against all the odds and we made a decision over the weekend that while this presidential race for us is over, for me, and we will suspend our campaign effective today, we are not done fighting,” he said. The 12-minute afternoon press conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania featured Santorum surrounded by his family and backed by a flag as he re-iterated many of the themes of his campaign: the rebirth of American manufacturing, reforming Washington and a return to conservative values. “Against all odds we won 11 states, millions of voters, millions of votes,” he said. “We won more counties than all the other people in this race combined.” With his emphasis on American manufacturing front-and-center to the end, Santorum even joked about his now-infamous sweater vests, noting that he sourced them from an American company, Minnesota’s Bemidji Woolen Mills. The suspension removed the last major obstacle to Romney’s bid to become the uncontested front-runner in the race, paving the way for him to focus full-time on attacking President Obama. Santorum had positioned himself as the only true conservative left in the GOP field, sitting way behind the pack for much of 2011 as a wide field of other candidates, and would-be candidates, rose and fell before him, including Donald Trump, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry. In late 2011, he caught fire unexpectedly, though, narrowly winning the Iowa caucus (after the fact), then winning 10 more states along the way, despite being vastly outspent and outmanned by Romney at every stop. The press conference came a day after three-year-old daughter Isabella was released from the hospital following her latest health scare, which took place on Friday and kept the family by her side all of Easter weekend. Bella suffers from the genetic condition Trisomy 18 and her hospitalization resulted in Santorum canceling his campaign events on Monday and Tuesday and speculation that he might be considering a suspension of his efforts. Romney released a statement praising his one-time foe, saying, “Senator Santorum is an able and worthy competitor, and I congratulate him on the campaign he ran. He has proven himself to be an important voice in our party and in the nation. We both recognize that what is most important is putting the failures of the last three years behind us and setting America back on the path to prosperity.” Though the men traded harsh barbs during the campaign, it is expected that Santorum will fall in line and throw his support behind Romney in a bid to deny Obama a second term. With polls showing that he was on track to possibly lose in the April 24 primary in his home state of Pennsylvania — which would have been embarrassing and possibly hurtful to his political future — Santorum’s exit leaves Romney with just two remaining challengers. At press time neither Gingrich nor Congressman Ron Paul appears to present much of a threat, as they are far behind in the delegate count and in fundraising. Gingrich, who has won two primaries, conceded over the weekend that Romney is “far and away the most likely” nominee; libertarian Paul has yet to win a primary. Like Santorum, Romney still faces a serious gap with Obama when it comes to young voters (18-29), 22 million of whom voted in 2008. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), Santorum was trailing among that demographic up until Super Tuesday, when his wins in the Alabama and Mississippi primaries helped vault him beyond youth-magnet Ron Paul. Even with that victory, though, Santorum still trailed Romney in terms of the overall youth vote count. Through Super Tuesday, the cumulative 2008 Democratic youth vote exceeded both the 2008 and 2012 count for the GOP, a figure that could prove important down the road for Romney. Current estimates have Romney with 645 of the 1,144 delegates needed to win the nomination, with Santorum well behind at 252, Gingrich with 128 and Paul with 45. Romney still needs to reach the 1,144 figure to lock down the nomination, in addition to winning over the many still-unconvinced voters in the party’s conservative base. A Washington Post /ABC News poll released on Tuesday had Romney trailing Obama in a head-to-head race by a 51 to 44 percent margin. Stick with MTV’s Power of 12 throughout the presidential election season for updates and news from the campaigns. Related Videos Barnstorming The Iowa Caucus With Andrew Jenks Super Tuesday: MTV News Is On The Ground!
Sorry for Party Rocking Tour kicks off May 22 and also features Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills. By Jocelyn Vena Far East Movement Photo: MTV News Far East Movement clearly aren’t preparing any apologies for their upcoming Sorry for Party Rocking Tour with LMFAO. When MTV News caught up with the fellas of FEM recently, they shared what the motto is for the 26-date trek, which will also feature the Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills. “It’s gonna be a whole lot of bass and a whole lot of showers,” J-Splif explained. “Bring your raincoats.” “There’s going to be a little bit of wiggling going on,” Kev Nish added. “There’s gonna be shuffling, booty popping, a lot of movement. That’s what both crews like to do. Big shout-out to [LMFAO’s] RedFoo and the Party Rock Crew and [our label] Cherry Tree, really, for putting this all together.” The tour will kick off in Columbus, Ohio, on May 22 before partying all around the country, including stops in Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Miami. The tour will wrap up on July 4 in Toronto. And, given the two groups’ long, rambunctious history with each other, it should come as no surprise that their focus will be on having fun. “We’ve been friends with LMFAO since, like, the diaper days,” Nish continued. “We was all partying in diapers, chilling in the crib. But, yeah, we’re grateful to them, all the love they’ve shown us. RedFoo actually co-directed/executive produced the video for ‘Live My Life,’ and we took the energy of the tour that we’ve already been on and put that on camera.” May 22 also happens to be the day Far East Movement drop their new album, Dirty Bass, which features Justin Bieber on the lead single, “Live My Life,” and Tokio Hotel’s Bill Kaulitz on “If I Die Tomorrow.” Are you planning on seeing Far East Movement and LMFAO live? Leave your comment below! Related Artists Far East Movement Lmfao
The couple open up about their first encounter 14 years ago and how a credit card mix-up sparked a romance. By Rob Markman Alicia Keys on the cover of Vibe Photo: Vibe It’s all about timing. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz got it right eventually, but if it was up to the multiplatinum producer, the power couple would have gotten their party started 14 years ago. In the April/May issue of Vibe Magazine, on stands April 16, cover star Keys and her husband, Swizzy, talk about the humble beginnings of their now-blossomed love. After they first met in 1998, Swizz tried to get the songbird’s phone number through a friend, but he was shut down Vibe reports. “It wasn’t our time yet,” he told the mag. There was another encounter several years later. The two spilt the check for a business lunch and in the midst of some usual after-meal payment confusion, Swizz ended up with the “Fallin’ ” singer’s credit card in his back pocket. The couple, who married in 2010 , would eventually look at their quirky encounters as signs of fate. “My credit card was in his pocket,” Alicia said. “Why was my credit card in his pocket?” “It was the craziest thing,” Swizz remarked. In an excerpt of the feature article, Vibe paints the picture of a happy and confident couple, even though the two have been the subject of plenty of rumors and gossip fodder. Through the perceived ups and downs, Swizz and Keys have flourished in their respective careers. The 31-year-old singer is now working on her sixth album and tells the mag that for the first time she feels comfortable in her own skin. “Let’s just say I’ve been very uncomfortable,” she said. “I’ve been brave enough to be uncomfortable.” Related Photos Lovebirds: Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz Related Artists Alicia Keys Swizz Beatz
Facebook.com – Become a Fan! Twitter.com – Follow Us! Roselyn Sanchez, looking beautiful as always, celebrated her birthday dinner party with some her friends at Red O restaurant in West Hollywood. Roselyn, lovely as always chatted with the paparazzi as she left. But, as Roselyn got into her car was confused cause her valet was already paid for! Turns out the paparazzi paid for her valet as a birthday gift to the always beautiful Roselyn!
The guys put their signature bad-boy attitude in the spotlight on ‘Chasing the Sun.’ By Jocelyn Vena The Wanted Photo: Steve Thorne/ Redferns The Wanted recently described their new single, “Chasing the Sun,” as being “in the same vein” as their smash “Glad You Came.” Well, the guys didn’t lie. On Thursday (April 5), the guys dropped their latest single off their self-titled U.S. debut, and it’s full of fist-pumping beats and sing-along chants. The club-banger, with its swirling production and booming beat, is a bit more aggressive than “Glad You Came” though. It has more in-your-face moments in terms of the way the song grinds along, corresponding to the fivesome’s signature bad-boy swagger. “We’ve only just begun/ Hypnotized by drums/ Until forever comes/ You’ll find us chasing the sun,” the guys proclaim on the track, written by British rapper and singer Example. They continue, “They said this day wouldn’t come/ We refuse to run/ We’ve only just begun/ You’ll find us chasing the sun.” Where “Glad” focuses on the guys romancing ladies with double entendres and innuendos, “Chasing” seems to be about the guys declaring that no matter what, in love and life, nothing can stop them from going all the way. And yes, the expected sexy moments are still there, as evidenced by lines like, “When the daylight’s fading/ We’re gonna play in the dark/ Until it’s golden again.” The song’s release coincides with their appearance on Thursday night’s “American Idol.” Their U.S. album hits shelves on April 24, and the guys will also appear on an episode of MTV’s “Punk’d” later this season. “To be in the U.S. is amazing,” bandmember Siva Kaneswaran said recently. “But just as long as we go out there and be ourselves and the U.S. takes us as we are, we’re just coming over here to have a laugh.” Related Artists The Wanted
Afrojack, Steve Angello, Avicii and many others set to touch down in Las Vegas for three-day party kicking off June 8. By Akshay Bhansali David Guetta Photo: Larry Marano/ Getty Images What began as a modest event nearly two decades ago in California is now one of the biggest dance music experiences on the planet. Yes, we’re talking about Electric Daisy Carnival , which is gearing up for its return to Sin City on June 8, after a successful move last year to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And before you book your tickets, MTV News has the exclusive phase-one lineup! According to estimates, a whopping 300,000 carnival-goers (up from 240,000 in 2011) will walk through the gates during this year’s three-day EDC . They can expect to see heavy hitters like Ti
Loose pills and a small spoon with a ‘white crystal like substance’ were found in late singer’s hotel room. By Kara Warner Whitney Houston Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage Although the official cause of Whitney Houston’s death was recently announced as accidental drowning , the L.A. County coroner released its final report Wednesday (April 4) that provides new details about Houston’s condition when authorities arrived on the scene at the Beverly Hilton on February 11. According to the report obtained by People and E! Online , Houston complained of a sore throat so she decided to take a bath before getting ready for Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. When Houston’s assistant returned to the hotel room after running an errand, the singer was face down in the bathtub in 13 inches of “extremely hot” water, which caused a burn on Houston’s back. When police arrived on the scene, they found an open bottle of champagne, bottles of prescription drugs and loose pills scattered about the room. In the bathroom, they found an ashtray with several cigarette butts and a small spoon with a “white crystal like substance in it and a rolled up piece of white paper.” The report also states that the white substance was found on a small mirror. Kristy McCracken of the Beverly Hills Police Department wrote in her final report that she reasoned Houston “possibly overdosed on a narcotic substance, prescription medications, over the counter medications and alcohol” and noted a “bloody purge” coming out of Houston’s nose, as well as minor abrasions on her face, arms and legs. Aside from the traces of cocaine, Benadril, the muscle relaxer Flexeril, marijuana and Xanax found in the toxicology screening, the report cited Houston’s body as being “well built, muscular and fairly well nourished.” The man who performed the autopsy, Dr. Christopher Rogers, chief of the coroner’s Forensic Medicine Division, and chief medical examiner-coroner Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran wrote that Houston’s drowning was due to the effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use. They also detected mild emphysema, pulmonary edema and leiomyomas (benign tumors) in her uterus. Houston was laid to rest in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey , on February 19. Related Videos Farewell To A Legend: Whitney Houston’s Funeral Related Photos Whitney Houston: A Life In Photos Related Artists Whitney Houston
As Jessica Simpson’s baby bump gets bigger, so does the girl’s mouth … in a manner of speaking. The girl’s quotes about pregnancy just keep getting more absurd. Don’t get us wrong … the Jessica Simpson nude cover of Elle was pretty, and we’re happy she’s excited for the birth of her daughter Maxwell (seriously) in May. There have been TMI moments, however, as she can’t go an hour without telling us ALL about it. Some of the best/worst Jessica Simpson pregnancy quotes. “Kraft mac and cheese with Lawry’s seasoning salt is the breakfast for pregnant champions!” “Woke up looking like the lip injection fairy visited me in the night! Is this how pregnancy face begins? Yikes!” “The average person expels gas 15 times each day. The average pregnant woman farts 15 times that!” “I feel like I have a bowling ball sitting on my hookah. Apparently I have a lot of amniotic fluid, so whenever my water breaks, it will be like a fire hydrant!” “I just started referring to myself as Swamp Ass. Like, I have ‘swamp ass’ right now. I seriously had major swamp ass because I was wearing these Spanx to hold in my gut. It’s like the bayou up in that region.” “I am definitely ‘feeling intimate’ … I’m kind of unstoppable right now. The Big O is, like, the biggest O ever!” “Oh my God, y’all. I just had a daydream that my vagina ate a bag of Skittles!”
Like countless other Americans, Washington Wizards swingman Chris Singleton learned that week that he did not win the Mega Millions jackpot valued at well over $400 million. Unlike his fellow citizens, however, Singleton believed he actually had a relatively decent chance… considering he purchased $10,000 worth of tickets for the drawing! Explaining on Twitter that he considered the collection of tickets to be an “investment,” the former Florida State standout added the hashtag #halfwaytoabillionaireifiwin and told followers: “If I get richer, I will change the world for the better.” That’s nice to know. Not as nice as if Singleton had simply donated the 10 grand to a food bank instead of essentially flushing it down the toilet. But hey. The guy plays for the Wizards. He’s not exactly familiar with winning game plans. Does the rookie, who is averaging 4.8 points per game, have any regrets? Nope. The only options available to him and this cash were to play Mega Millions or “blow it in the club,” he Tweeted. But is that really true? What should Chris Singleton have done with his $10,000?
