Ronald Poppo is a survivor. The homeless man whose face chewed off by naked ” Miami zombie ” assailant Rudy Eugene, is awake and alert and doing well, according to doctors. That said, he will require more surgery, and his face is still in such a state that we cannot even post the newly-released, graphic picture of it here. Jackson Memorial Hospital released pictures of him with his permission Tuesday. Follow this link to see a photo of Ronald Poppo’s face after the attack. Poppo’s horrific injuries, roughly three weeks after the shocking assault on Miami’s MacArthur causeway, show one of his eyes is covered by gauze. The other, lost to the attack, is covered by skin. His nose is missing, and his forehead is a mass of scabs. The lower half of Poppo’s face appears intact. Poppo, who has been homeless in Miami since the ’70s, is covered by Medicare and Medicaid. A fund set up to assist Poppo has also raised $15,000. Doctors said the “extremely charming” 65-year-old man remembers the attack, understands that he is in hospital, and is aware of media coverage . The out-of-control Rudy Eugene , 31, was believed to have been on bath salts and was killed by police before he could eat Poppo alive last month. The medical team’s primary goal to date has been to clean and close Poppo’s wounds, but the patient’s psychological response is a concern as well. “In addition to [surgery], we have mental health professionals to help him with the coping; he’s doing remarkably well,” a hospital spokesperson said. The AP says Poppo, who loves Italian food and can’t wait to go swimming, prefers quiet and keeps his TV off … except during Miami Heat games.
‘It would be inaccurate to portray this show as anything other than completely dangerous,’ Robert Kirkman tells MTV News. By Josh Wigler Jeffrey DeMunn in “The Walking Dead” Photo: AMC Warning: Major spoilers for the latest episode of “The Walking Dead” lurk ahead! Death is par for the course on “The Walking Dead,” but that knowledge wasn’t enough to prepare for the shocking death of fan-favorite character Dale. Veteran actor Jeffrey DeMunn made his final appearance on the AMC survival horror series on Sunday night, and as is custom for the show, his exit was a gruesome one: While strolling along the quiet fields of Hershel’s farm, Dale was mortally injured by a roaming zombie and, ultimately, euthanized by a bullet to the head from antihero Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus). “Dale’s death comes at a time where he’s very much needed,” executive producer Robert Kirkman told MTV News about the shocking decision to kill DeMunn’s character. “[Rick and the gang] are trying to make this decision on what to do with Randall. The farm is becoming increasingly dangerous. There is still tension between Rick and Shane, despite the fact that it appears that they’ve put much of their differences behind them for now. They need that moral compass [in Dale], and it’s been taken away.” Losing Dale will have massive repercussions on the rest of the “Walking Dead” cast, Kirkman promised. Chief among those feeling the sting will be Carl (Chandler Riggs), who was partially responsible for Dale’s death. Earlier in the episode, Carl wandered into the forest by himself and taunted a seemingly immobile zombie — the very same zombie that ripped Dale’s guts out. “It’s interesting to see Carl doing kid stuff: going out on his own, trying to prove he’s strong enough to kill a zombie, proving that he’s deserving of carrying a gun,” Kirkman said. “He instigated this whole situation. We’re going to deal with his emotions and what comes from him causing Dale’s death to a certain extent. That’s definitely one of the big repercussions where Dale’s death affects these characters.” Once again, Dale’s death proves that the “Walking Dead” TV series is more than willing to deviate from the “Walking Dead” comic books. In Kirkman’s comics, Dale survives dozens and dozens of issues before finally succumbing to a fatal zombie bite. Seeing the popular character leave the show so soon is bound to be a shock for longtime fans then — but that wasn’t the only kind of shock value Kirkman and company were aiming for. “One of the things we wanted to do is show how dangerous these zombies actually are,” Kirkman said. “We were sitting around the writers’ room early on in the planning of season two, and we thought, you know, there aren’t a lot of zombies actually succeeding in what they’re trying to do. They eat people here and there, but we’ve never really had a zombie actually take down one of our main characters — at least not for a while, not since the first season. We wanted to remind people how dangerous these creatures are. It also threw a wrench in everyone’s plans to take Dale off the table, so those two ideas merged into one until we eventually came to offing this character.” Fans aren’t just losing Dale, of course: they’re also losing DeMunn, one of the finest actors “The Walking Dead” has to offer. Taking an actor of such high caliber off the playing field is not something the “Dead” team treated lightly, Kirkman said. “It’s a tremendous loss,” he admitted. “It’s difficult. It’s difficult for the cast, because they’ve become pretty much a family hanging out in rural Georgia. They keep each other company. It’s definitely a big deal [losing Jeffrey]; it sucks for everybody. Jeffrey in particular brought a serious sense of gravitas to the role and definitely legitimized this show by gracing us with his presence. We were lucky to get an actor of his caliber. He added a lot to the show, and his presence is definitely going to be missed. “But,” Kirkman added, “this is ‘The Walking Dead.’ It would be inaccurate to portray this show as anything other than completely dangerous, and in order to do that, you have to lose characters from time to time.” Were you shocked by Dale’s death? Tell us what you think in the comments or let me know on Twitter @roundhoward.
Kristin Cavallari sent photographers swarming to nab the first photo of her pregnant baby bump the other night, but would you even know the difference? Seriously, had she not announced she’s pregnant , we’re not even sure the picture below would even generate the obligatory pregnancy rumors online. In any case, here she is at Wednesday’s This Means War premiere … “Such a fun movie,” the expectant reality star, 25, Tweeted afterward. “Here is a pic from last night’s premiere and [you] can see a little baby bump.” Debatable, but she’s not far along right now, and it’s a nice thought! Cavallari wore a dress by Maria Lucia Hohan and accessorized with Isharya earrings. She and fianc
This week on the Jersey Shore, the “family” continued to experience all kinds of ups and downs. Vinny fell for a lesbian, Pauly acquired a new stalker, JWoww fought with Roger, Snooki acted ridiculously and no one could figure Mike out. Pretty standard stuff, really. We are happy/sad to report that no one threw down! How did it all play out in Seaside Heights? Let’s recap Jersey Shore , THG style! The Situation gets the dirt from his brother on his recent date with Deena’s sister. Yep, that happened. As if this crew weren’t incestuous enough. Minus 12 . “The real Mike is back and I love watching all the $h!t he does.” – Pauly, after Mike decides he’s going all out to start some $h!t again. Game on, brah. Plus 5 . Mike’s plan to CRUSH Snooki by having his boy The Unit tell Jionni all about Sitch and Snook’s sexy times failed because Unit was in Miami. Too bad? Plus 11 . Snooki tries to hang out with The Situation. Always a dangerous move. Minus 3 . Vinny juggles two girls at the bar. Good to be back, right? Plus 11 . Deena keeps Vinny’s other girl occupied. Wing-meatball! Plus 8 . The more “hotass” of the two is Nicki, who is a lesbian. Vinny tried to get it in anyway, and Plus 7 for the effort, but Minus 14 for delusions. She bounced. JWoww ducks out early, hella annoyed that Roger was dodging her calls even though he was down the street on the boardwalk. We smell drama. Minus 9 . The next morning, Jenni finally got ahold of Roger, who said he didn’t have a phone and that’s why he took the day off. Sketchy, and she knows it. Minus 1 . Snooki attempts to master the art of sitting in a hammock. Fail. Minus 5 . Snooki cleans the Smush Room bed. Plus 15 for even attempting that, but Minus 40 for the imagery of some of the things that have probably gone on there. Snooki finds a hiding spot on the deck. Very stealthy. Plus 27 . Snooki complains about sunlight and mused that it’s always dark in Arkansas. Minus 10 because that’s not even true, and Minus 30 because she meant Alaska. Probably. Vinny’ smush with the backup girl was average. Good to know. Minus 5 . “Released some demons, you know.”- Vinny. Gross. Minus 13 . Deena and Snooki decide to skip out on their shift at the Shore Store. BOLD move, since it’s not actually a real job and the store only “hires” them for PR. Minus 10 . “Danny’s such an annoying.” – Deena. At least he’s not trying to “do sex.” Plus 8 . Pauly D has an encounter with his new stalker. Bosnian Grilled Cheese set the bar pretty high, so this girl had better be aware of what an elite club she’s in. Plus 4 . Are stalkers required to wear the same thing every day? Plus 3 . Roger told Jen he’d be an hour late for their date, which they canceled, as JWoww ripped him a new one without him having a chance to respond. Minus 8 . No Sammi and Ronnie drama to speak of, at least! Plus 22 . In a turn of events, Sitch went out for a drink with Deena and Snooki. Who he wants to ruin … about half the time. Dude’s moods are hard to predict, but Plus 5 . “A leopard never sheds its stripes.” – Deena, on Sitch. SO true. Plus 20 . The Situation teases Deena about becoming brother-and sister-in-law, but then gets nervous when Deena’s sister calls the house. Plus 9 for the expression above. Imagine Mike being your brother-in-law, though. Exactly. Minus 5 . Danny tells Deena and Snooki that if they get fired, they’ll have to leave the Seaside house. Minus 8 because there is absolutely no way MTV’s letting that happen. Pauly D and Vinny run into JWoww’s boyfriend at the gym. Dude’s not small. Plus 2 . He’s also not backing down after the way she acted, he tells them. Plus 3 . JWoww decides to swallow her pride and apologize to Roger. Plus 30 . The call (and episode) ended with an ultimatum: “So what’s it going to be?” Dun dun dun! EPISODE TOTAL: +17! SEASON TOTAL: +174! Jersey Shore …
Some people come to Hollywood and become stars. Others get kicked to the curb. And yet some others faint and fall off stage. Before we get into the talent portion of American Idol’s Hollywood Week (Part I!), let’s cut right to the shocking moment everyone will be talking about today: 16-year-old Symone Black’s … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 09/02/2012 03:42 Number of articles : 2
With your purveyor of outdated and debunk stereotypes, Janice Shaw Crouse: [SOURCE: RWW] Shocking an appalling, indeed. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Good As You Discovery Date : 12/12/2011 22:30 Number of articles : 2
Kris Bumphries is about to start getting some endorsement checks: After weeks in hiding following the shocking end of his 72-day marriage, Humphries resurfaced in New York Thursday to announce a Kardashianesque endorsement partnership with Sector brand watches. Apparently, he didn’t utter a word about his soon-to-be-ex-wife Kim Kardashian, but he seems to have a found a great new relationship with his Italian watchmaking friends at Sector. “I’m really excited. It’s a perfect fit. Everything fits. It was such a natural fit,” he said during his solo press conference. Good for him! There is life after Kimmy Cakes after all for Kris. SMH. Source
Lady Gaga will sit down with ABC’s Katie Couric for a TV special that will air three weeks from tonight. Its title is short, sweet and holiday-themed: A Very Gaga Thanksgiving. The special promises an intimate look inside the private life of the pop superstar, who will perform eight songs – including ” Marry the Night ,” ” You and I ,” ” The Edge of Glory ,” “White Christmas” and “Lady and the Tramp” with Tony Bennett. The audience: Her own friends and family. “We all know Lady Gaga is a phenomenon. This is a chance to see more of who she is beneath the wild costumes and staged musical numbers,” says Couric . “She will impress you, delight you and surprise you.” The 90-minute special (November 24, 8 p.m. ET) will also feature an interview with Couric, who will sit down at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Manhattan. At Gaga’s alma later, the women will discuss the New Yorker’s music, her relationships, her rise to stardom, her life in the spotlight … and her love of deep-fried turkey and waffles, which she’ll make with the help of chef Art Smith. Can’t miss TV if you ask us!
Before doctors advised Rihanna to cancel her concert in Sweden , the star was seen walking around her hotel, looking happy and strong despite the ailment. The Barbadian has been battling a nasty case of the flu, and has now been forced to call off her second show in as many days this week because of exhaustion. “Sorry Malmo!!! #LOUDtour,” Rihanna tweeted Monday, along with a pic of herself hooked up to IVs. “I am sorry to everyone who was coming out to my show.” “I was so excited to perform for you. It would have been a great time, so much better than being sick with the flu, ugh! I’m really disappointed I can’t be there.” Organizers are working to reschedule the shows. We’ll drink to that. Rihanna – Cheers (Music Video)
A new Breaking Dawn television spot has been unveiled. The following trailer features new scenes from the November 18 release, as Bella discovers her shocking pregnancy; Edward reacts with anger (and also does some online searching); Jacob responds with fear and questions; and Bella then gives birth. Yes, it’s the most harrowing scene in the entire Twilight Saga and you can get your first glimpse of it now: Breaking Dawn Preview: A Focus on Pregnancy For many more clips and previews, visit our Breaking Dawn video section . Enjoy!
