Kate Upton will grace the cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. The announcement was made by … the leaked cover below, first posted on TMZ . A few of the issues arrived early to a gas station in Michigan (why that state got first dibs, who the heck knows) and the pics are already making the online rounds, as these things frequently seem to do. Check out Kate Upton’s SI swimsuit issue cover below: Sports Illustrated originally planned to announce the 2012 swimsuit edition cover girl and the cover shot at an event tonight … and they still might. But here she is. Kate Upton was recently rumored to be dating Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets. There’s no rumor about this, though: The 19-year-old (?!) is a stunner! Upton made a sizzling debut in last year’s edition, but it’s safe to say this 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover will launch her into the stratosphere. For those out there saying that the swimsuit issue has nothing to do with sports, annual issue also features athletes in body paint (i.e. Alex Morgan nude ). So there.
The cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue , leaked mere hours before the official announcement on The Late Show with David Letterman , reads: Kate Upton: Any Questions? Yeah, just one…can we borrow this for a few minutes? We, uh, need to use the bathroom. See more from seductive sexpot Kate Upton right here at MrSkin.com!
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A.I. just won’t ever learn. Iverson was nearly a member of the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, but he apparently wasn’t willing to meet their demands. Not only would he have had to practice, according to Smith, he would’ve had to do it while wearing the jersey of their D-League affiliate L.A. D-Fenders. Didn’t A.I. say he would do anything he could to get back in the NBA? Now he won’t even go to the D-league and start from scratch to get back in the league? Lord knows he needs the money . Maybe him and T.O. can start a Watch The Loan tour going around begging for money to get back on their feet. More On Bossip! How Precious! Jay And Bey Release The First Pictures Of Blue Ivy Carter!! Who Looked More Bangin??? Rihanna Vs. Kelly Rowland (2012 Grammy Awards) The Ultimate Swirl: Brothas Who Made White Dudes Mad [Photos] Galleries: Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa, Kim Kardashian, Sanaa Lathan, Serena Williams, Kelly Rowland And More At Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala [Photos]
Whitney Houston, one of the most successful female artists of all-time, died at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel today. She was 48. The singer’s rep confirmed the news this evening to The Associate Press, with insiders saying a member of Houston’s entourage discovered her body late in the afternoon; a hotel employee called 911; and paramedics arrived to find Whitney unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at 3:55 local time. Beverly Hill Police Lt. Mark Rosen said there was “no obvious signs of criminal intent,” though no cause of death has been determined and detectives have already started a full investigation. Houston leaves behind a daughter, Bobbi Kristina. The two-time Emmy and six-time Grammy Award winner sold over 200 million albums worldwide. She had battled alcohol and drug addiction – last seeking treatment in early 2011 – for many years prior to her death and was spotted out twice in Los Angeles over the last week, first with occasional boyfriend Ray J and then with a pal on Thursday night. Whitney was staying at the hotel in anticipation of Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party, which was scheduled to take place there last that night. It has since been canceled. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones and, in her honor, we present the greatest national anthem performance in professional sports history: Whitney Houston National Anthem: The Best Ever
Welcome back to the first annual Tournament of THG: Couples Edition , where fans vote on the most popular celebrity couple in the entire universe! The concept is simple: Pick your favorite of the two pairs in each poll. Done. YOUR VOTES will determine the winners of this tournament showdown. So far in round one, Robsten is cruising, while Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel and Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds both hold narrow advantages. Today’s battle: The President and the First Lady of the United States against TomKat! An unconventional matchup, we know. But a good one! Cast your VOTE BELOW for your favorite couple of the two:
The Lin Dynasty is taking over the NBA. He just Lins, baby. His every move is simply unbeLINable. Seriously, Jeremy Lin is awesome. After just three starts, the Harvard graduate – yes, Harvard – is the talk of professional basketball, dropping 38 points on the Los Angeles Lakers last night, outdueling Kobe Bryant and piling up the most points in his first trio of career starts than anyone NBA player in 40 years. Stars from Dwayne Johnson to Spike Lee are singing Lin’s praises on Twitter, while the only thing more proficient than his buckets are the pun-based headlines sweeping newspapers around the country. Before Lin made it big in the NBA, though, he starred in a YouTube video alongside viral sensation Ryan Higa (aka “nigahiga”). Watch “How to Get into Harvard” now and join the Linsanity… Jeremy Lin Music Video – How To Get into Harvard
‘I loved Bella’s piercing red eyes … I’m even more excited for ‘Part 2′ now,’ fan Cynthia Rodriguez says of teaser debut at NYC Target store. By Erin Strecker Fans watch a clip from “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” at Target in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday Photo: Erin Strecker/ MTV News Vampires may come out after dark, but there weren’t any bloodsuckers at the Brooklyn, New York, Target store Friday night — just roughly a hundred women (and a few guys) who wanted to meet one. The crowd was anxiously waiting to pick up the DVD of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” which was released at midnight. But it wasn’t just the thrill of re-watching Bella and Edward’s honeymoon that had these NYC Twi-hards — some of whom had been in line since 8 p.m. — bubbling with the kind of excitement normally reserved for a newborn vamp chasing his first kill. At 11 p.m., as promised, exclusive footage from “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” was shown for the first time at 500 Target stores nationwide. “Part 1” may have featured a wedding, but the fandom wars over who should have Bella’s heart were still raging on as the countdown to new footage began, with passionate discussions about Team Edward and Team Jacob popping up throughout the crowd. Friends Patrice Waite, 21, and Cynthia Rodriguez, 22, may not be able to agree on matters of vampire vs. werewolves, but the duo, who lovingly refer to themselves as “Team Switzerland,” can agree that they are psyched to see “Part 2,” even as they reminisced over “Part 1” scenes such as the romantic wedding and the intense birth of Renesmee. “In a perfect world,” Waite said, “the scene [I want to see tonight] would be when they are at the cottage, and they go all out [having sex], breaking walls and stuff.” “I want to see more of Renesmee [in Part 2]” Lauren Perciballi, 25, said. “I’m anxious to see how that works out because it’s a vampire/human, so she’s growing at a rapid pace. I’m interested to see the special effects behind that.” The actual clip may have been sex-and-Renesmee-free, but the five-minute-long tease certainly worked to entice fans gearing up for the premiere of “Part 2” next November. Aside from some behind-the-scenes shots of Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner preparing for battle in the woods, the full, exclusive-to-Target scene is from early on in the movie, when Bella discovers a note in a book with instructions from Alice, explaining what to do to get new passports. The clip showcases a heart-to-heart between Edward and Bella and features a swoon-worthy kiss that made the audience scream. The best part? Judging from fan reaction, it was the first shot of vampire Bella, whose red eyes and special-effect-aided speed definitely enticed Twi-hards to be even more excited for the next chapter in the saga. “[The clip] was good,” Waite said. “Of course, it was just a little clip, making us want more. I wasn’t expecting that, but it was pretty good. I loved seeing [vampire Bella] zoom across the room.” Rodriguez agreed. “I loved Bella’s piercing red eyes. I thought they did a good job [with the vampire stuff]. I’m even more excited for ‘Part 2’ now.” Not everyone at the event was a vampire lover though. Special sneak peek or not, the fandom wars continue on. While Kimberlee Imperato was excited about the special footage and loved newly vamped Bella, her daughter, 14-year-old BaileeAnn Darbasie, wasn’t impressed. “[My mom] dragged me here,” she explained. “I’m a Harry Potter fan.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Breaking Dawn – Part 1’ Related Photos Twilight: Breaking Dawn
Kevin Youkilis is keeping it all in the Boston family. The Red Sox third baseman is engaged to Julie Brady, according to The Boston Herald , the sister of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Youkilis first met Julie – a teacher and the mother of a five-year old daughter – at a 2010 party thrown for the Patriots party after they was knocked out of the 2010 playoffs. She’s one of the signal caller’s three sisters. The engagement announcement comes as a time when both Boston stars could use some good new: Brady and the Pats lost in the Super Bowl last weekend, while Youkilis and the Red Sox made history with a September 2011 collapse that cost them a spot in the American League playoffs.
In case you somehow needed another reason to get excited for the March 23 opening of The Hunger Games… Sources confirm that the first trailer for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 will debut in front of Katniss, Peeta and company in theaters across the country. It’s a move that makes perfect business sense, as Lionsgate (distributor of The Hunger Games ) acquired Summit Entertainment last month. The Hunger Games Trailer Meanwhile, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 hits DVD and Blu-ray tonight at midnight. Are you in line yet?!?
