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My name is Mikaela, I’m 15, and I live in Pennsylvania….

My name is Mikaela, I’m 15, and I live in Pennsylvania. I’ve been a belieber since 2009, when I first discovered Justin and his music. After two and a half years, I finally had my own Bieber experience. Back in 2011, two of my friends won fan passes from the Today Show to see Justin on November 23 rd . My friend Ashley brought me, and my friend Kristen brought her dad. We all went together, and stood in the rain for 12 hours. The fan passes ended up not really doing anything. We were in the back and we couldn’t see anything besides umbrellas and posters. But we could still hear him, and that’s really all that mattered. Anyway, when we got back, Kristen’s dad emailed the Today Show to tell them what happened and just wanted to see if they could make it up to us somehow. Long story short, they emailed back, invited Kristen and one guest to a concert of her choice to be directly in front of the stage, and we did just that . We had doubts about it for a while, but when we got to New York, one of the workers told us where to wait for her when she got done handing out the fan passes. When she was done, she brought me, Kristen, and like 7-10 other beliebers through the MSNBC building and to the plaza. We were literally in the best spot possible. It was still dark when we got there and the dancers started to run through their dances and everything. Scooter came out and was telling all of us that we couldn’t grab Justin because it could mess up the performance. As he was walking back, he gave me a high five. I started freaking out. Scooter means a lot to me, and I couldn’t believe he was just in front of me. Justin came out for sound check once it got a little brighter and it was flawless. There weren’t cameras filming yet, so he paid a lot of attention to us. I’m pretty sure we were the first fans he looked at when he came out. It was such a good feeling to know that he knows I exist. He ran through his songs, and then went back inside. A few hours later, the show was starting, and Justin was coming back out. He sang Boyfriend first. He killed it, of course. He touched our hands almost every time he walked past us. It was incredible. Next, he sang Baby. Then, As Long As You Love Me. We knew all the words already and it was so much fun. Then, the most amazing thing that could have happened that day, happened.  It was in between As Long As You Love Me and All Around The World, and Justin was near the back of the stage. I saw him looking towards us, so I just kind of waved at him to come over to us , not expecting at all that he was even looking at me. But he was, because  he walked right over to me, and was like, “Do you, you want me to..” and then he took my camera and took a picture of us. HE TOOK A PICTURE OF US. ME AND HIM. TOGETHER. And best of all, HE took it. Not me, him. That moment right there, honestly, I can’t even put into words how much that meant to me. He made my entire life . During the show, I called my mom to tell her what happened, but it was too loud and she couldn’t hear me. Right after I said it out loud that he took a picture of us, I immediately starting balling my eyes out. It was too good to be true. My inspiration, my idol, my hero, my everything, just noticed me and took the time to take a picture with me. Wow, it was perfect. I think the best part is, that it was totally unexpected. I didn’t even think he was even looking at me, let alone that he would come over and take a picture of us. The whole day was hands down, the best day of my life. I am forever grateful. Justin, if you ever read this, I just want to thank you. Not just for what happened at the Today Show, but for everything. You inspire me each and every day and you get me through so much. I LOVE YOU. I hope one day I can tell you how much you mean to me in person. Never say never, right? And to everyone reading this, know that dreams really do come true. June 15 th  is my proof.   -@supitsmikaela See the original post here: My name is Mikaela, I’m 15, and I live in Pennsylvania….

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My name is Dominique. I live in Pennsylvania, I’m 15 years…

My name is Dominique. I live in Pennsylvania, I’m 15 years old and I’ve been a belieber since 2009 . My family and I have tried all we could just to get of glimpse of Justin for the past 3 years! We camped out for the Today Show for 8 hours and didn’t see him, but at BET it finally happened. My brother used to work at BET and Justin was supposed to be filming his episode there for it to air on the Friday. I didn’t know he was going to be there until I got there and they surprised me! I was sitting center stage and Justin came out and he skimmed all of the fan’s hands. I was freaking out by then already!  Justin started shaking fans hands and he came and shook mine! When it went to commercial break, Justin turned and looked at all the fans and stopped and looked at me for a few seconds while smiling! After Justin went off stage my brother pulled me back stage where his friend Terrance could get us to meet Justin! We all looked for him and then my brother and I saw him walk down the hallway! The first group of girls went to take a picture with him and I was trying to get through the people to get to the second group! He saw me trying to get through and he said, “Aww wanna squeeze in?” I was so freaked to even talk. We took our picture, ours didnt turn it pretty clear but you can still tell its him. Justin said goodbye and left. I didn’t get to hug him but THIS was ENOUGH! I’m so glad I finally got to meet my idol after 3 year. Love you Justin! Link: My name is Dominique. I live in Pennsylvania, I’m 15 years…

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Jerry Sandusky Verdict: Guilty on 45 Counts of Child Abuse

Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach who was once the heir apparent to Joe Paterno, has been found guilty on 45 charges of sexual abuse. The jury reached its verdict late tonight, determining that Sandusky abused 10 boys over a period of 15 years. He faces life in prison for his actions and will be sentenced in approximately three months. In total, eight men testified in a Pennsylvania courtroom over the last few weeks, all of them recounting instances of Sandusky either kissing them, groping them, or engaging with them in oral and anal sex. Sandusky never took the stand in his own defense, but his wife testified at the request of his lawyers and tried to paint a picture of a conspiracy against her husband. However, the jurors chose to side with prosecturors, who described Sandusky as a “predatory pedophile” in closing arguments. The ex-defensive coordinator was arrested in November, a shocking and traumatic event that eventually exposed a cover-up at Penn State University and led to the firing of the legendary Paterno, who died a couple months later. The abuse scandal also led to the removal of university president Graham Spanier, along with criminal charges against two university administrators for failing to properly report suspected child abuse and perjury. After the jury was sequestered for deliberations, Matt Sandusky , one of Jerry’s adopted sons, came out and admitted he was also abused as a foster child living with the Sanduskys.

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Nicki Minaj Pushes for FREE Universal Health Care

Yvette Wilson passed away from cancer a few days ago, and while the actress’ death has left Nicki Minaj in tears, it’s also left her irate. At the American health care system. In a series of Tweets posted not long after Wilson died, Minaj went off on current policy and even addressed President Barack Obama at one point. “What’s sad is that when Yvette was bringing home the bacon, the gov’t was probably taking millions.On her deathbed though, #Nowheretobefound,” Nicki wrote. “That should be a God given right! Even with Obama Care, too much involved. Just give FREE health care to all. @barackobama What can we do? “@BarackObama I wouldn’t mind the millions they took if it was going to healthcare. Why should a poor person struggle to pay for MEDS sir?” The President, of course, is too busy helping Amanda Bynes avoid a DUI charge, but Member Questo of The Roots replied to Minaj’s Tweets with one of his own: “@NICKIMINAJ i personally know that the white house administration would LOVE for you to use ur tweet power to raise health care awareness.” Are you in favor of universal health care, readers?

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Dottie Sandusky Testifies at Husband’s Child Sex Abuse Trial

Dottie Sandusky, whose disgraced husband Jerry Sandusky is accused of 52 felony counts of child sex abuse, took the stand in his trial Tuesday afternoon. Dottie Sandusky has stood by her husband, posting his bail, accompanying him to court and issuing a statement last year that proclaimed his innocence. Whether her remarks will change the direction of the case is an open question, but her testimony, at least early on, focused on how she and Jerry met. Jerry Sandusky Trial: Wife to Testify? One witness has testified that he was attacked the Sanduskys’ basement and tried to cry out for help when Dottie was upstairs, only to be ignored. Dottie, who is not charged with any crimes, says all the accusers are lying. Also Tuesday, Sandusky’s attorney closely questioned two Pennsylvania state police investigators about whether they coached Jerry Sandusky accusers . One of the troopers, Cpl. Joseph Leiter, now retired, acknowledged to lawyer Joe Amendola that he told at least one alleged victim of the former Penn State coach that they “wouldn’t be alone” if they came forward because “there were others.” Sandusky is accused of molesting 10 children over a 15-year period.

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Karina Brez Denies Sheena Monnin Claims, Role in Miss USA Scandal

Karina Brez, the reigning Miss Florida title holder, is speaking out and denying the allegations lobbed by former Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin this week. Specifically, that Brez found out Miss USA is rigged . Monnin is now being sued by the Miss Universe Organization over her accusations, which stem from Brez’s alleged discussion of seeing a list of the five finalists before last week’s pageant even took place – which Brez denied. Sheena Monnin claims Brez said she saw the list of the final five, but Miss Florida claims what she saw did not reflect the big Miss USA winner(s). “Looking back, it’s definitely a rehearsal list, because from the names that I read off that sheet, it wasn’t even the top five,” Brez told E! News. The pageant’s eventual winner, Olivia Culpo, wasn’t even on it, she adds. “It was nowhere close to what [Monnin] is saying, so her claims are incorrect … I know that I made the comment out loud saying something about a rehearsal list backstage … maybe she assumed that I said a fact, [while] I said it jokingly.” “I honestly don’t even remember speaking to her … I feel bad at how this has been handled … [Monnin’s] been taking it just way too far.” When Donald Trump seems like the voice of reason, we’d have to agree.

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Amanda Bynes Charged With DUI, Asks President Obama to Fire Cop

Amanda Bynes has been charged following her April 6 DUI arrest. In response, she Tweeted at President Obama to have the cop who arrested her fired. “I don’t drink,” the actress, 26, said in a Tweet to the Barack Obama presidential campaign (@barackobama). “Please fire the cop who arrested me.” Don’t count on it. The U.S. Government has no jurisdiction over a West Hollywood police matter. Moreover, guy doesn’t even read his own account! With Lady Gaga, you might get a reply, even as one of 25 million Monsters . The misdemeanor charge of DUI against Bynes was filed Tuesday and relates to her April 6 arrest, when she was pulled over in West Hollywood. The actress allegedly sideswiped a police car in her BMW when she tried to turn right, then did not stop. She refused a breathalyzer and drug test. If convicted she faces a maximum penalty as a first-time offender of 48 hours in jail, three years probation and a nine-month alcohol program. She could also lose her driver’s license for a year, which might not be the worst thing, as this is one of several other recent driving mishaps for Bynes. About a week after her arrest, she backed over a curb while texting , and a week later was spotted holding up traffic while making a slow three-point U-turn.

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Sheena Monnin Resigns Miss Pennsylvania Crown, Accuses Miss Universe of Fraud, Lack of Morals

Miss Pennsylvania USA Sheena Monnin resigned this week, calling the Miss Universe Organization “fraudulent, lacking in morals, inconsistent and trashy.” Let’s start with the first part. She wrote on Facebook that a fellow contestant saw a list revealing the top five Miss USA finalists before the show took place. The Miss Universe Organization denies this, saying in a statement: “The Miss Universe Organization can confirm the resignation of the Pennsylvania title holder after she did not place in the Top 16 at the Miss USA pageant.” “In an email to pageant organizers, she cited the Miss Universe Organization’s policy regarding transgendered contestants as the reason for her resignation.” “Today she has changed her story by publicly making false accusations claiming that the pageant was fixed, however the contestant she privately sourced as her reference has vehemently refuted her most recent claim.” “We are disappointed that she would attempt to steal the spotlight from Olivia Culpo of Rhode Island on her well-deserved Miss USA win.” Culpo, who won Sunday, was asked during the show about the inclusion of transgender contestants, which the organization permitted two months ago. “I do think it is fair,” she said. “I could understand how people could be apprehensive to take that road, but I do accept that … I believe it’s a free country.” After the organization changed its rules to allow Jenna Talackova , who was born male, to compete (for Miss Canada), Sheena Monnin was PISSED. According to Miss Universe officials, she wrote that she refuses “to be part of a pageant system that has so far and so completely removed itself from its foundational principles as to allow and support natural born males to compete in it.” “This goes against ever moral fiber of my being. I believe in integrity, high moral character, and fair play, none of which are part of this system any longer.” NOTE: Talackova placed in the top 12 and won the Miss Congeniality award. Monnin, meanwhile, stands by her allegation that Miss USA is rigged and that finalists like Culpo and Aubrey Bolte were pre-selected by higher-ups. She wrote on Facebook that, when she found out that the finalists were predetermined, she “decided at that moment to distance myself from an organization who did not allow fair play and whose morals did not match my own.” She also urges fellow Miss USA contestants to come forward, “then perhaps action can be taken. As for me, I believe her words and will not encourage anyone to compete in a system that in my opinon and from what I witnessed is dishonest.”

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Kristen Stewart And The ‘C’ Word: A Love Story

‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ star tells MTV News her favorite British slang is ‘a really good word.’ By Terri Schwartz, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Kristen Stewart Photo: MTV News We didn’t quite know what we were getting ourselves into when we asked Kristen Stewart to name her favorite British slang word. The actress spent a while perfecting her British accent in anticipation of “Snow White and the Huntsman,” and between that practice and her British boyfriend, Robert Pattinson, we were sure Stewart had learned a phrase or five that she was partial to. But we should have realized where she was headed when she told MTV News that she was being “way too honest here” during her Sneak Peek Week interview. That’s right: KStew’s favorite British word is “cu–.” She defended it, saying, “You go over there [to England], and it’s a very different effect. It’s fun. It’s good.” Sure, we would have gone with “arse” or “wicked” or “innit,” but we sort of get where Stewart was coming from in her preferential colloquialism. As her “Snow White” co-star Sam Claflin said, “[‘Cu–‘]’s become the new ‘mate.’ ” The conversation could have ended there, but Stewart added that her favorite way to use the “C” word is by adding an “-ing” to the end. “Add an ‘-ing’ to it — this is terrible — I heard some really down English crazy guy, on our crew actually, really angry, adding the ‘-ing,’ ” she explained. “It’s a really good word.” What about Claflin’s favorite American word? Apparently, that’s an easy question. “Aluminum. Garage. Trash,” he said with a laugh. “The list is endless.” Fortunately, you won’t hear the pair saying any of those words in “Snow White and the Huntsman,” which hit theaters Friday (June 1). But at least now we have a better idea of what Stewart and Pattinson are whispering in each other’s ears in all those paparazzi photos. Head over to MovieAwards.MTV.com to vote for your favorite flicks now! The 21st annual MTV Movie Awards air live this Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET. Related Videos Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week: ‘Snow White And The Huntsman’

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Bam Margera Hospitalized After 100-Foot Kayak Jump

‘Jackass’ alum tweets a picture of himself from a hospital bed after hernia operation. By Terri Schwartz Bam Margera Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images Bam Margera is a daredevil on and offscreen. The “Jackass” alum took a 100-foot tandem kayak jump off a waterfall in Oregon with pro kayaker Steve Fisher Wednesday and lived to tell the tale. However, he did have to undergo a hernia operation Thursday as a result. Margera tweeted a picture from his hospital bed showing him a bit out of it and hooked up to medical machines but still giving a thumbs-up to show that he’s all right. Though he was originally supposed to appear at an art show in Pennsylvania on Friday night (June 1), the 32-year-old had to cancel his plans, tweeting , “Can’t make it to the show tonight, in hospital still. Phil, Ape & Boof will be there. Stop by if your in WC.” It’s unclear if Fisher was also injured in the fall, but we would guess that Margera would reference it if that was the case. Fisher also has a Twitter but hasn’t used it in years. This isn’t the first time Margera’s stunts have gotten him in trouble. Back in February, he was arrested after jumping into a pool fully clothed during Mardi Gras in New Orleans and refusing to get out. He ended up not getting a ticket because, according to him, the police didn’t know what to charge him with. “I was just swimming in a pool with all my clothes on, and I refused to get out,” he told E! Online . “No ticket. They just wanted to f— with me, drunk Mardi Gras nonsense.”

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