Welcome to the Tournament of THG: Couples Edition, where you decide the best celebrity couple EVER! The concept is simple: Pick your favorite pair in each poll. Done. The quarterfinal round begins Monday, so this is your last chance to cast virtual ballots for all eight first round contests. So far, some are a lot closer than others. Robsten, the royals, the President and First Lady, and Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are all sitting pretty. In every other showdown, the results are still very tight. Who will advance to the quarterfinals? We’ll update the official bracket and begin the next round next week. Until then, VOTE below (and after the jump)!
Nicole Malliotakis, boxing insurance fraud. (Photo: Facebook) Eric Adams formally registered his campaign account for Brooklyn Borough President, from New Jersey. Michael Grimm vowed to fight the allegations against him. He congratulated Timothy Dolan on the House floor. Chris Bragg reflects on John Liu’s speech . As does Azi Paybarah. The School Boards Association would like more details on the teacher… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Politicker Discovery Date : 16/02/2012 23:05 Number of articles : 2
“T.I & Tiny: The Family Hustle” aired another episode last night with this one focusing on Domani, his school performance and his first video shoot. When Tip learns that Domani isn’t doing well in school, he tells Domani that his motto should be “God, Family, School and Hustle,” in that order. He understand that Domani wants to shoot a video for his first single, but Tip has a plan to get Domani more focused on school. Tip plans to take his son to a video shoot and get him all hyped up about shooting his own video, and then rip the dream right from under him by telling him that if he doesn’t get his act together in school then there will be NO VIDEOS for Domani. Well said. Domani works hard to get his act together in school and then two weeks later he returns home to show Tip that he’s made the honor roll. See what you can do when you put your mind to it! Domani gives Tip his idea for the video shoot, which involved President Barack Obama, Ben Franklin, doing the dougie and $100 bills everywhere. Sounds like fun! When they finally get to the video shoot, Domani realizes that his big video dreams have been halted to a mere $2,000 budget with Tip’s assistant, Snake, as the video’s director and his brothers and the OMG Girlz as his video talents. When the camera’s start rolling, Domani doesn’t know what to do, what camera to look at and how to conduct himself. Tip hangs his head saying, “Hes half-assing again. His name shoulda been Half-Ass Harris.” Eventually Domani finally gets his life together, and does an amazing job at his video shoot! Looks like another star is born in the Harris household! Get More: T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle “Wait, We Ain’t Gon Get No Presents?”, “T.I & Tiny: The Family Hustle” [RECAP] A Family That Raps Together, Stays Together “T.I & Tiny: The Family Hustle” [RECAP] Five Reasons We Love T.I & Tiny “The Family Hustle” [RECAP] Why T.I. Thinks Tiny Is Beautiful… [EXCLUSIVE] T.I. & Tiny Dirty Talk In Reality Show Sneak Peek [VIDEO] T.I. & Tiny Land Reality Show, Reveal Promo Shots [PHOTOS] Visit T.I’s Hometown, Georgia! Tiny To Tip: “Put My Love On Top!”, “The Family Hustle” [RECAP]
And… there it is. As expected, the Catholic League has issued a statement regarding Nicki Minaj’s controversial performance of “Roman Holiday” at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, which featured choir boys, bishops, holy water, faux possessions, levitation and a confessional. Nicki Minaj – “Roman Holiday” (2012 Grammy Performance) “Nicki Minaj, fresh off looking like a fool with Madonna at the Super Bowl , showed up last night on the red carpet at the Grammys with a guy dressed like the pope. This was just a prelude of what was to come,” wrote Catholic League President Bill Donahue, adding: “Perhaps the most vulgar part was the sexual statement that showed a scantily clad female dancer stretching backwards while an altar boy knelt between her legs in prayer. Finally, ‘Come All Ye Faithful’ was sung while a man posing as a bishop walked on stage; Minaj was shown levitating.” Donahue concluded by calling out the Grammys themselves, writing: “Whether Minaj is possessed is surely an open question, but what is not in doubt is the irresponsibility of The Recording Academy. Never would they allow an artist to insult Judaism or Islam.” What is Nicki’s defense of her act? She told Ryan Seacrest it was all about an alter ego named Roman. Naturally. “I had this vision for Roman, for him to be exorcised, but people around him telling him he’s not good enough, that he’s not normal, he’s not fitting in with the average Joe,” Nicki explained. “He wanted to show that not only is he amazing and confident, but he’s never going to be exorcised and when they throw the holy water on him, he rises above it.” Well… okay then. WHAT DID YOU THINK OF MINAJ’S PERFORMANCE AT THE GRAMMYS?
With Bobbi Kristina Brown out of the hospital, but with family members still concerned over her well-being , Bobby Brown has released his first public statement regarding his 18-year old daughter with Whitney Houston. “My daughter did visit with doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles,” said the singer, seen below touching down in Los Angeles to be there for his child.
Brace yourselves: The trailer for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has arrived! Yes, this is a real movie. The subject matter of which is explained by the title. The absurd movie mash-up of historical drama and vampire horror stars Benjamin Walker as our nation’s greatest president, haunted by the death of his mother at a young age, a horrific tragedy blamed on the blood suckers … fictionally of course. We think. He devotes his life, and ends up President of the United States, as part of an all-out quest to eradicate vampires from the world. The Vampire Diaries should really consider an Abe Lincoln plot line at some point. Watch the trailer below … Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer
‘We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize Whitney’s remarkable contribution to music fans,’ executive producer says of tonight’s show. By Tomika L. Anderson Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston at the 2009 Grammy Awards Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Jennifer Hudson will perform a tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammy Awards , Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow confirmed onstage Saturday night at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. The award show’s executive producer, Ken Ehrlich, announced on CNN that Chaka Khan will also join in honoring the late pop icon on Sunday night (February 12). “It’s too fresh in everyone’s memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize Whitney’s remarkable contribution to music fans in general, and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years,” Ehrlich said. “I’m speechless … I’m in shock right now. Just pray for her and the family,” Chaka tweeted upon hearing the news. It is not yet known what other changes might be made to the show night in light of Houston’s passing, but Neil Portnow issuing this statement on the loss of one of the music world’s greatest artists: “Six-time GRAMMY winner Whitney Houston was one of the world’s greatest pop singers of all time who leaves behind a robust musical soundtrack spanning the past three decades. Her powerful voice graced many memorable and award-winning songs. A light has been dimmed in our music community today, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, fans and all who have been touched by her beautiful voice.” Houston was found dead at 48 on Saturday in a Beverly Hills hotel, and police are still investigating the cause of death. She was best-known for mega-hits like “I Will Always Love You” and “How Will I Know,” but her reach extended to the big screen as well with box-office hits like “The Bodyguard” and “Waiting to Exhale.” Join us for a tribute to Whitney Houston with non-stop music videos on MTV Hits and MTV Jams, all day Sunday. Share your thoughts, memories and comments on our Facebook page. Related Videos Whitney Houston: Life And Music Of An Icon Related Photos Whitney Houston: A Life In Photos Related Artists Whitney Houston Jennifer Hudson
Guess what the commander in chief is listening to? What’s On President Obama’s 2012 Playlist? Sorry Hip hop fans. Barack was feeling a little soulful this year. No nods for rap in his category. Artists like Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, Raphael Saadiq, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Hudson and Darius Rucker made the 29-song list, which was created using music discovery service Spotify.
Actress teams up with Vogue ‘s Anna Wintour for ‘Runway to Win’ fashion fundraiser. By Uptin Saiidi Scarlett Johansson before attending Runway to Win Tuesday night Photo: Alo Ceballos/FilmMagic Scarlett Johansson , a vocal Barack Obama supporter during his first election campaign, lent a hand to the President’s re-election run on Tuesday night. The actress co-hosted a fundraiser event with Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour at a Theory store in New York City, where they also promoted new merchandise. The “Runway to Win” event brought together 23 of the biggest fashion designers, all of whom designed Obama swag to sell in support of the campaign. According to the Huffington Post , Johansson gave a talk in which she ticked off Obama’s various accomplishments in the last three years, from signing the Fair Pay Act to ending Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. But while the actress has been supportive during the president’s first term, some of Obama’s A-list supporters have been slower to sign on again. The “We Bought a Zoo” star seemed to hopes the fashion project will help reignite hope. “There is so much at stake in this campaign,” Johansson said in a press release. “2012 will not be easy. We have to fight even harder this time around, and that’s where Runway to Win will make a real difference.” The campaign collection includes merchandise, like tote bags, designed by Marc Jacobs, Sean John, Beyonc
As accomplished as NBA legend Bill Russell was on the court, he was also a giant off the court. Why else would President Obama see fit to present Russell with a Presidential Medal of Freedom Award in 2010? On the hardwood, Bill Russell was the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics’ dynasty of the 1960s, winning an unprecedented 11 championships in his 13 seasons. A skilled shotblocker, Russell revolutionized NBA defensive concepts. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time All-Star, Russell averaged 22.5 rebounds per game and led the league in rebounding four times. He had 51 boards in one game, 49 in two others and a dozen consecutive seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds. William Felton Russell was born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana. His family later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where Russell would go on to attend the University of San Francisco, where he blossomed. Russell would lead the University of San Francisco to 56 consecutive victories and NCAA Championships in 1955 and 1956. Russell was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 1955. Boston Celtics Coach and General Manager Red Auerbach drafted Russell to the Celtics in 1956, but Russell didn’t join the Celtics until December because he was a member of the 1956 U.S. Olympic basketball team, which won a gold medal at the Melbourne Games in November. After another NBA Championship in 1965-66, Red Auerbach retired, and Russell took over as player-coach the following season, becoming the first African-American coach in the league. He led the Celtics to a 60-21 regular-season record, but Boston finally had their streak of championships snapped when they lost to a powerful Philadelphia 76ers team in the Eastern Division Finals. Having witnessed racism and all its ugliness firsthand as a child growing up in segregated Louisiana, Russell took public stands against discrimination throughout his career. Before the 1961–62 NBA season, Russell refused to play in an exhibition game in Lexington, Kentucky when he and his black teammates were refused service at a local restaurant. Russell also joined other prominent black athletes like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in publicly supporting Muhammad Ali’s decision to refuse to be drafted. Until the ascent of Michael Jordan in the 1980s and ’90s, Russell was considered by many as the greatest player in the history of the NBA.
