Elisabeth Hasselbeck is out . Might Brooke Shields be in? With The View set to undergo some serious changes – neither Hasselback nor Joy Behar will return next season – sources tell Showbiz 411 that this beautiful actress is set to join the ABC talk show panel. Barbara Walters is apparently a huge fan of Shields because she’s the right age (47), is a Princeton graduate and is also a mother. Shields will play a significant role this spring on Army Wives Season 7 . But will she play a welcome role on The View ? Are you in favor of Brooke Shields as a new cast member? Yes, I love her! No, terrible choice! Who is Brooke Shields? View Poll »
Former Grand Slam tennis champion Jennifer Capriati is fighting back against accusations that she got into a fight with her ex-boyfriend Ivan Brannan. Capriati and Brannan allegedly got into an altercation at the Oxygen Health & Fitness Gym in North Palm Beach, Fla., one that may have turned violent. Brannan states that the world’s former top-ranked player stalked and punched him in the chest with her fist before a yoga instructor called the cops. According to initial reports, Capriati fled the scene before the police arrived, but there is a warrant out for her arrest . Her camp denies this is true. A lawyer for Capriati said in a statement: “There is no arrest warrant for Jennifer Capriati. The case between Ms. Capriati and Mr. Ivan Brannan has not yet been assigned in Palm Beach County and has not been reviewed.” “The current facts being circulated by Mr. Brannan are an over exaggeration and the police report is one-sided in Mr. Brannan’s favor since they failed to get Ms. Capriati’s side of the story.” Jennifer Capriati , 36, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame last July, but has run into occasional personal problems over the years. Four months after receiving that honor, Brannan sought a restraining order against her, claiming she called his office more than 100 times in a single day.
The greatest relief pitcher of all-time has announced his pending retirement. Mariano Rivera, who is returning to the mound in 2013 after tearing his ACL while shagging fly balls last year, confirmed at a new conference today that he will call it quits following the upcoming season. Said Rivera, 43, this morning at the Yankees’ spring training complex, surrounded by teammates and club officials: “After this year, I will retire… I thank God I was able to play baseball so many years.” Rivera is baseball’s all-time leader in saves. He owns five World Series rings and a career ERA of 2.21.
Ray Ray calls it a career, and for a couple million bucks you can live just like him Ray Lewis Puts $5 Million Palm Beach Home Up For Sale Via Realtor Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis capped off a Hall of Fame career by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy a second time, but he won’t be riding out his retirement in South Florida. Lewis, who is headed to Bristol where he’ll have a significant role as an analyst for ESPN, apparently has little need for his West Palm Beach mansion and has listed the oceanfront property for a cool $5 million. Perusing through the listing photos for the Highland Beach estate offers an interesting peek into the life of one of the most galvanizing figures in all of sports. The luxury manse offers a contrast from Ray Lewis the football player, who is renowned for his punishing play and fiery, inspirational rhetoric, The & bed, 9 bath, 6,788-square-foot home offers a sleek Mediterranean design that is warm and inviting, thanks to cavernous ceilings and towering windows. The vaulted interior allows for a wealth of natural light, while also offering up panoramic views of the Atlantic. Of the interior highlights, the chef’s kitchen stands out with a combination of top-tier amenities and a complement of wood built-ins, a ceiling patterned in honeycomb and artful leaded windows. Lest we forget No.52’s palatial master suite, it has a spa-like bathroom and its own private balcony overlooking the water. Finally, the All-Pro affair comes full circle with its own paradise patio complete with an outdoor kitchen and an infinity pool and spa running off to the side. Hit the flip side to see more of Ray “No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper” Lewis’ amazing Florida pad.
The always-unpredictable Nicki Minaj shows off her sizable chest region in French Montana’s new music video for “Freaks,” which hit the web Thursday. In the video, Nicki sports blond locks, leopard-print pants and an open gold jacket revealing her gigantic breasts (with pasties covering her nipples). All while gettin’ down at an underground club. Peep it (NSFW): Fresh Montana – Freaks (Ft. Nicki Minaj) Nicki raps alongside the Moroccan-born French Montana in “Freaks,” which samples the Doug E. Fresh and Lil Vicious song by the same name. His debut album drops March 21. For a screen-grab of the American Idol judge showing off her considerable assets in the new music video collab, just follow the jump (again, NSFW):
The always-unpredictable Nicki Minaj shows off her sizable chest region in French Montana’s new music video for “Freaks,” which hit the web Thursday. In the video, Nicki sports blond locks, leopard-print pants and an open gold jacket revealing her gigantic breasts (with pasties covering her nipples). All while gettin’ down at an underground club. Peep it (NSFW): Fresh Montana – Freaks (Ft. Nicki Minaj) Nicki raps alongside the Moroccan-born French Montana in “Freaks,” which samples the Doug E. Fresh and Lil Vicious song by the same name. His debut album drops March 21. For a screen-grab of the American Idol judge showing off her considerable assets in the new music video collab, just follow the jump (again, NSFW):
When Thirsty Thursday and Freaky Friday meet, this happens. Chrissy Teigen Posts Bare-Bodied Pic On Instagram The weekend is near and not far behind at all is the itch to attention-slore it up on the internet. In celebration of the thirst, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and beard fiance of John Legend, Chrissy Teigen decided to take full frontal advantage by posting a clothes-less picture of herself on her Instagram page. via E! Online A little wine and a lot of Twitter fans prompted Chrissy Teigen to get a little daring yesterday. To celebrate reaching 200,000 Twitter followers, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model uploaded a “bare-bodied” picture of herself getting spray-tanned to her Instagram page. “If this doesn’t get me suspended I dunno what will #happy2000000,” she tweeted with a link to the pic, which has since been taken down—and for obvious reasons as one of her nips was visible. Not long after, Teigen was quick to note a math error in her original post, blaming the fact that she put it up while drinking a little vino. “Lol I wrote two million. Whatever. Same thing kinda not really at all,” John Legend’s fiancée wrote, adding, “S–t. I didn’t think it was that bad but I’m on the wine.” Teigen later admitted that maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to post it after all, tweeting: “It’s not a nip it’s a shadow it’s not a bush it’s a shadow oh god I just blew it up on my computer…I get what you’re saying oh no.” While it doesn’t appear Twitter is going to take action regarding the explicit pic, a more sober Chrissy today didn’t seem so sure. “:( now I is gonna be suspended times,” she said. Le sigh. You can see Chrissy in all her bare-bodied glory on the flip…
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Chrissy Teigen drank a little wine Thursday night and celebrated the fact that she just passed 200,000 Twitter followers. Then she posted a photo of herself. Nude. After posing the nude photo of herself (see it after the jump), John Legend’s wife wrote “If this doesn’t get me suspended I dunno what will #happy2000000.” Then she added a series of follow-up Tweets: Lol I wrote two million. Whatever. Same thing kinda not really at all. S***. I didn’t think it was that bad but I’m on the wine right now. It’s not a nipple it’s a shadow it’s not a bush it’s a shadow oh god I just blew it up on my computer I get what you’re saying oh no. 🙁 now I is gonna be suspended. All we can say is that whether it’s a nipple or a shadow, Chrissy Teigen really needs to drink and Tweet more often. Kate Upton too, once she turns 21.
If only someone had been there for Junior Seau … Former NFL Players Talk Another Recently Retired Player Out Of Suicide Via CBSSports An NFL linebacker recently retired, and as has happened so many times before, to so many players who have difficulty making the transition from playing to regular life, a series of frightening thoughts began to enter into his mind. The former player thought about killing himself. It wasn’t the first time he had thoughts of suicide, but these thoughts seemed more serious. The player’s wife became so concerned for not just his safety, but hers, that she contacted the NFL. Two ex-players from the NFL’s new league initiative that uses former players to coach recently retired ones responded. The three former players spent three days together. The players themselves bonded over having been in the NFL and talked bluntly about how difficult it is to leave the game and the money and the accolades and become a normal person again. At the end of the three days, the player was no longer talking about taking his own life but instead was talking about the future. The wife of the player sent an emotional email to the NFL and the two players who talked a player away from the brink. It read: “I just wanted to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to the two of you for what you did for my husband over the weekend! He is so enthusiastic about seeing the light at the end of a tunnel, and it absolutely would NOT have been possible without your support and this fabulous program. I honestly think it is the most worthwhile thing I’ve seen the NFL do in all of the years he was involved. He summed it up by saying, ‘I think those few days saved a couple of lives in that room.’ I don’t profess to know or understand the small brotherhood of NFL alumni, but you guys did a phenomenal job in reaching out and changing lives. [Former player’s name redacted] I know you spent years as an NFL great, but perhaps this is your best work, the thing for which you should be most proud. [Former player’s name redacted] thank you for that initial phone call and email — you made a difference in our lives. As a wife, I thank you for doing something I couldn’t. Please express to whomever the powers that be what great importance this program bears. It is an integral part of the transitioning process and if you ever have a board for families or wives involvement, count me in — this is the best thing the NFL has put money towards in years. THANK YOU and I hope to meet you two in person one day. Until then…” That is a truly amazing story. Shout out to those players who took the time to help this brother get his life together. There is no telling how his survival will impact the lives of his friends and family. The NFL runs what it calls ambassador and transition programs, but it is the latter program that is extremely interesting. It consists of recently retired players who go through extensive training and actually become certified to help in the areas of mental and behavioral health. The program is run by former NFL player Troy Vincent, who said one of the main goals is to give “a sense of hope” to players having difficulty both in the game and once retired. “We want to support both active and retired players,” said Vincent, who’s currently a league vice president. Clap for ‘em! Image via AP
Sandy came in and shut isht down at the Atlantic City 0/40 club Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club In Atlantic City Officially Shuts Down After seven years in business, the Atlantic City location of Jay-Z’s ever-popular 40/40 club has officially closed its doors. A spokesperson for the club recently confirmed the closing, stating that while the venue has had a good run, it has not been operational since October 2012 when the club was massively damaged during hurricane Sandy. via Press Of Atlantic City The 40/40 Club, an upscale sports bar, nightclub and restaurant in Atlantic City, has waved-in its last celebrity. The $4 million, two-level facility co-owned by hip-hop superstar Jay-Z closed in October, said Cristin Bentz, assistant general manager for Tanger Outlets The Walk. “Our leasing team is actively and diligently working to bring a great new tenant into the space. Stay tuned,” Bentz said. Ron Berkowitz of Berk Communications in New York, the 40/40’s spokesman, said the club’s lease ended in October, the same month that Hurricane Sandy hit, causing tremendous water damage inside the club. The club has not been operational since then. “There was a big hole in the roof as well,” Berkowitz said Wednesday. “With the end of the lease and with Sandy, we decided we had a great run, and it was time to move on.” Between Hubby Hov and his blonde-haired boo-thang signing million-dollar deals every other month in addition to the opening of another 40/40 club at the Barclays Center last year, we somehow doubt he’ll miss this money,
