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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Names and Faces: DeSean Jackson, Jim Harbaugh

Is Jim Harbaugh worth $5 Million a Year?

Published 3:46pm, Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: Professional football player DeSean Jackson attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)

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DeSean Jackson

The Cal alum and current Washington wide receiver is no fan of his former team and had plenty to say about the Eagles during Tuesday nights premiere of his Home Team reality show on BET. I was at the top of the top and then I got released, Jackson said. It was a smear campaign. ... I mean, its their loss. I got a second chance to play in the NFL now with the Washington Redskins and Im proving Im one of the best receivers in the game. Around the time the Eagles released Jackson last year, reports surfaced about his possible affiliation with a gang. Many believe those rumors were planted by the Eagles in an attempt to justify unloading him after he had a career year in Chip Kellys offense. When I was released ... I felt they tried to paint a picture that definitely wasnt true. It was a slap in the face. Thats cold how they did me. He later added, I call myself a Cowboy killer, and a Giant killer. Now Im an Eagles killer.

Jim Harbaugh

The former 49ers coach and new head coach at Michigan was interviewed by ESPNs Colin Cowherd on Wednesday morning, an exchange widely described as awkward and which ended with Cowherd hanging up on Harbaugh. The coach, who parted ways with the 49ers in December after not reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years, played defense for most of the interview, offered little insight and stonewalled Cowherd on a number of open-ended questions such as Is your day much different coaching college versus pro football? Toward the end, Harbaugh criticized Cowherd for firing so many questions at him. That opened the door for Cowherd to vent his frustrations. Youre not giving me a ton to work with, coach, he said. Cowherd then noted that most other coaches from big college programs Urban Meyer, Nick Saban, Steve Sarkisian are happy to sell their programs. Cowherd then cut Harbaugh loose.

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Source: http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Names-and-Faces-DeSean-Jackson-Jim-Harbaugh-6361642.php

Atlanta Hawks set to re-sign Paul Millsap, trade for Tiago Splitter

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ATLANTA Paul Millsap became an All-Star in his first two years with Atlanta and helped lead the Hawks to their first Eastern Conference finals.

Hes back for at least two more years on a new contract which doubles his annual pay.

The Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign Millsap, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal cant be finalized until July 9.

The person said the agreement is a two-year deal with a player option for a third year that makes the contract worth $58.9 million.

Millsap said on his Twitter feed he is Blessed and excited to be back.

Added Millsap: Great things ahead. Thank you all for your support.

Millsap, who came to Atlanta from Utah on a two-year, $19 million deal, will make $38 million in the first two years of his new contract.

Re-signing Millsap, an All-Star in each of his two years with the Hawks, was an offseason priority that gained added importance after another key starter, small forward DeMarre Carroll, agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with Toronto.

Backup forward-center Pero Antic decided to return to the Euroleague, taking another piece from Atlantas front-line rotation.

The Hawks added size to their frontcourt by agreeing to acquire San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11, 245-pound Splitter averaged 8.2 points and 4.8 rebounds this season. He started in 35 of his 52 games.

Splitter has two years remaining on his contract and will earn $8.5 million in the 2015-16 season and $8.3 million in 2016-17.

Millsap averaged 16.7 points and 7.8 rebounds as the Hawks posted the best record in the Eastern Conference before losing to Cleveland in the conference finals.

Millsap also had strong interest from Orlando, according to reports.

The Hawks, who acquired shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Knicks during the NBA draft, may still look to add another wing player. Another small forward, Thabo Sefolosha, will be returning from a fractured fibula and ligament damage in his right leg.

Coach Mike Budenholzer could play with a big lineup that includes center Al Horford, Splitter and Millsap at small forward, but it seems more likely Millsap will spend most of his playing time at power forward.

Source: http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/35/article/110650/

RUMOR: Are Tiger Woods and Amanda Dufner dating?

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On May 3, whenLindsey Vonn, then Tiger Woods, announced they were no longer dating, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power listed a prop bet taking wagers on who Tiger Woods would date next. Among those listed were Woods ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, a typical subject of Woods-Vonn Doom stories in the tabloids.

However, golfs rumor mill is churning, and the erstwhile Amanda Dufner (whose maiden name is Amanda Boyd) has been linked to Tiger Woods, with claims that the two are dating running rampant.

Of course, theres been nothing official on this. And, in fact, if youre reading this, its because you sought out this post, so were just tapping our nose quietly in your direction.

Is it true? Who knows.

Source: http://thegolfnewsnet.com/rumor-tiger-woods-amanda-dufner-dating/

Iggy Azalea"s bridesmaid-to-be Demi Lovato reveals pair went to Target when ...

ByDaniel Van Boom for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 06:50 EST, 2 July 2015 | Updated: 07:17 EST, 2 July 2015

Iggy Azalea was taken to Target on her first date with now fianc Nick Young.

And now Demi Lovato, who will be a bridesmaid at the rapper"s wedding, revealed onSiriumXMthat their relationship was also forged at the department store.

"Our first time hanging out we went to Target...we bought Christmas decorations and things to make ginger bread houses and then we went back to her place and made ginger bread houses."

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Why not? Demi Lovato has revealed that she and Iggy Azalea went to Target the first day they met each other

Demi, 22, explained that the pair were neighbors who "became close over the holidays."

"It was so cool to meet someone who is really real, she"s been through a lot and she"s coming out the others side, also she"s super chill."

The singer and actress also opened up on the moment Iggy, 24, asked her to be a bridesmaid, saying:

"I was there when Nick proposed to her, and she was like "you"re gonna be a bridesmaid!," I said "don"t get my hopes up," she was like "yeah you are!""

Nick got on one one knee for Iggy at his 30th birthday at the beginning of last month, presenting her with a $500,000 ring.

Can"t get that at K-Mart! Demi will be a bridesmaid at Iggy"s wedding, where she"ll marry Nick Young - who took her to Target on their first date

Last year Iggy appeared on The Breakfast Club radio program and said of her first date with the NBA star:

"We went out to dinner after this...but I was like, "Target is my favourite place! I want to go to Target!" You can learn so much about someone at Target!"

She added that a trip to the department store can reveal such details as what type of quilts a person buys, their favourite movies and their favourite snacks.

Speaking to Today"s Richard Wilkins last month, she revealed Nick"s family is larger than hers so an Australian wedding is out of the question, but that she plans to bring him Down Under when she visits later this year.

Now THAT"S Fancy! Nick got on one one knee for Iggy at his 30th birthday at the beginning of last month, presenting her with a $500,000 ring

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Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3147042/Iggy-Azalea-s-bridesmaid-Demi-Lovato-reveals-pair-went-Target-day-met-store-fiance-Nick-Young-took-rapper-date.html

Monday, April 20, 2015

Bobby Brown -- Keeping the Faith at Bobbi Kristina"s New Medical Facility

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Keeping the Faith at Bobbi Kristina"s New Medical Facility

3/27/2015 12:45 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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Bobby Brown is in it for the long haul -- standing firm in his belief Bobbi Kristina can pull out of her coma ... now that she"s getting treatment at a facility known for its long term care.

Bobby was walking outside DeKalb Medical this week. It"s touted as the best Long Term Acute Care hospital in the Atlanta area ... partly because the facility has equipment to provide continuous monitoring of vital signs -- crucial in a case like Bobbi Kristina"s.

As we reported ... doctors at Emory University Hospital tested her responsiveness last week before she was transferred to DeKalb. We"re told there was no change.

Sources tell us Bobby is still leaning on the power of prayer to save his daughter ... who"s remained unconscious since Feb 1.

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2015/03/27/bobby-brown-bobbi-kristina-hospital-photo-dekalb-medical/

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Zayn Malik: "I"ve let the fans down"

Celebs React to Zayn Malik Leaving One Direction

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*NSYNC *NSYNC members Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Joey Fatone struck gold in the United States with "I Want You Back" in 1998. Before they broke up in 2002, the group established a mega fan base with songs like "No Strings Attached" and "Bye, Bye, Bye." Although they"re not together anymore, *NSYNC is as popular as ever; you should"ve heard the shrieking their reunion at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards caused.

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Backstreet Boys In 1996, the Backstreet Boys released their debut album, "Backstreet"s Back." "Millennium," "Black & Blue," "Never Gone," "Unbreakable" and "This Is Us" followed. After parting with the group years ago, Kevin Richardson rejoined A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and Nick Carter. They released their album "In a World Like This" in 2013 and embarked on a world tour for their fans.

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New Kids on the Block Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block perform live in 2008. The group, which rose to superstardom in the late "80s and early "90s, reunited for 2008"s "The Block" and 2011"s "NKOTBSB" with the Backstreet Boys. The Kids released their box set "10" in 2013.

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New Edition Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill of New Edition perform an homage to Michael Jackson during the 2009 BET Awards. The R&B group"s albums include 1983"s "Candy Girl" and 1988"s "Heart Break," among others.

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98 Degrees 98 Degrees perform in 1999, made up of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. The group released three albums, in addition to one Christmas album, between 1997 and 2000. Their latest album, "2.0," arrived in 2013.

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Hanson Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson of Hanson perform in 2001. The brothers became superstars with their 1997 album "Middle of Nowhere" thanks to a little earworm called "MMMBop."

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The Wanted The Wanted released their self-titled debut album in 2010, and by 2012 their song "Glad You Came" was inescapable. Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Tom Parker, here after receiving a 2013 People"s Choice award, are repped by Justin Bieber"s manager Scooter Braun, so they know a thing or two about heartthrobbing. The group has appeared on TV in the E! reality show "The Wanted Life," and their album "Word of Mouth" was released in September 2013.

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Menudo Menudo performs in 2008. Originally formed in the "70s, they helped launch Ricky Martin"s career. The boy band has had many members over the years.

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The Boys The Boys released three albums between 1988 and 1992. "Dial My Heart" was the debut single from brothers Khiry, Hakim, Tajh and Bilal Abdulsamad.

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O-Town Erik-Michael Estrada, Jacob Underwood, Trevor Penick, Dan Miller and Ashley Parker Angel of the group O-Town perform in 2002. The group, which came to be thanks to the first season of MTV"s "Making the Band," is perhaps best known for the single "Liquid Dreams" in 2000.

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LFO Lyte Funky Ones, also known as LFO, released their first album in 1999. Made up of Rich Cronin, Devin Lima and Brad Fischetti, the boy band referenced New Kids on the Block and gave a shout out to girls who wear Abercrombie & Fitch on their single "Summer Girls."

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The Monkees Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Mickey Dolenz and Michael Nesmith of The Monkees, the band created for the 1960s TV series of the same name, won the hearts of fans with hits like "I"m a Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday" and "Daydream Believer."

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/27/entertainment/feat-zayn-malik-interview-one-direction/

Richard Branson Becomes A Human Bowling Ball During Chicago Bulls Game

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Sir Richard Branson accompanied by Green Man from the TV show "It"s Always Sunny In Philadelphia" waves during a ceremony marking the arrival of a Virgin America aircraft at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Philadelphia. The event marks the airline"s first commercial flight to Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Decked out as Don Johnson from Miami Vice fame, Richard Branson, left, president of Virgin Atlantic Airways, poses after pretending to capture supermodel/actress Karolina Kurkova during a photo-op before a news conference, Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Miami Beach, Fla. Branson announced that Virgin is launching its 33rd destination with flights between London and Cancun, Mexico. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Decked out as Don Johnson from Miami Vice fame, Richard Branson, president of Virgin Atlantic Airways, poses after jumping in a swimming pool after pretending to capture supermodel/actress Karolina Kurkova during a photo-op before a news conference, Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Miami Beach, Fla. Branson announced that Virgin is launching its 33rd destination with flights between London and Cancun, Mexico. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Richard Branson, second from right, president of Virgin Atlantic Airways, and supermodel/actress Karolina Kurkova, second from left, walk to a news conference after a photo-op, Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Miami Beach, Fla. Branson announced that Virgin is launching its 33rd destination with flights between London and Cancun, Mexico. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, greets Miami from the wing of a 747 with British singer, Sarah Harding, in celebration of 25 years connecting Miami and London Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Miami International Airport. (David Adame/AP Images )

Stars and stripes meets Union Jack to celebrate Virgin Atlantic"s 25th anniversary of connecting Miami and London with Sir Richard Branson, British singer, Sarah Harding and cabin crew Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Miami International Airport. (David Adame/AP Images for Virgin Atlantic )

British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, center, performs with a aerial artists as he rappels down the side of the new Spaceport America hangar Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 in Upham, NM. Branson dedicated the newly completed terminal and hangar where his Virgin Galactic will stage its commercial space tourism venture on Monday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

British billionaire Sir Richard Branson drinks champagne after rappelling down the side of the new Spaceport America hangar Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 in Upham, N.M. Branson dedicated the newly completed terminal and hangar on Monday, where his Virgin Galactic will stage its commercial space tourism venture. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Virgin Group Chairman and Founder Sir Richard Branson on the plane at the Orange County Virgin America Launch Event at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Virgin America Inc. has added five daily flights to John Wayne Airport from San Francisco. Orange County is the ninth destination in Virgin Americas national network. (Casey Rodgers/AP Images for Virgin America)

Virgin Group Chairman and Founder Sir Richard Branson at the Orange County Virgin America Launch Event at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Virgin America Inc. has added five daily flights to John Wayne Airport from San Francisco. Orange County is the ninth destination in Virgin Americas national network. (Casey Rodgers/AP Images for Virgin America)

Virgin Group Chairman and Founder Sir Richard Branson and Olympic gold medalist Shaun White at the beach party celebration of Virgin America"s launch in Orange County held at the Pacific Edge Villa in Laguna Beach, Calif. on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Virgin America has added five daily flights to John Wayne Airport from San Francisco. Orange County is the ninth destination in Virgin America"s national network. (Casey Rodgers/AP Images for Virgin America)

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. president Sir Richard Branson, left, jokes around with flight attendant Sarah Frances in an over head luggage bin aboard the inaugural flight between Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after arrival in Grapevine, Texas Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. Virgin will be serving air routes between DFW and San Francisco-Los Angeles. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Virgin Atlantic President Sir Richard Branson "conducts" the fountains in front of the Bellagio resort on the Strip. Branson is in Las Vegas to celebrate the 10th anniversary of non-stop service to Las Vegas from Gatwick Airport in London. Wednesday, June 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau, Darrin Bush)

In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Virgin Atlantic President Sir Richard Branson swims in the lake in front of the Bellagio resort on the Strip, after falling from a Jet Ski. Branson is in Las Vegas to celebrate the 10th anniversary of non-stop service to Las Vegas from Gatwick Airport in London. Wednesday, June 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau, Darrin Bush)

Sir Richard Branson arrives with Virgin Atlantic"s VS001, recreating the airline"s innaugural flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport as part of Virgin Atlantic"s "Red Hot 25th Anniversary" celebration Monday, June 22, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Virgin Atlantic)

The Spice Girls from left Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm, right, with Sir Richard Branson officially open Virgin Atlantic"s new terminal at Heathrow Airport in London in their first engagement in the UK since the announcement of their world tour, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

In this photo made available by the Cuban Government"s Prensa Latina (PL), Virgin Express Holdings PLC chief Richard Branson, center, poses for photo next to unidentified Cuban dancers and flight attendants during the arrival of the "Virgin Atlantic" at the airport in Havana, Cuba, Monday, June 27, 2005. Virgin Atlantic launched an inaugural flight to Havana Monday for its regular, twice-a-week service from London"s Gatwick Airport beginning in July. (AP Photo/Miguel Guzman/PL)

Sir Richard Branson, right, founder and chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways, carries actress Pamela Anderson off the wing of a limited edition 21st birthday plane with a newly styled "Flying Lady" decal on the fusilage during a promotional event marking the airline"s 21st birthday at New York"s John F. Kennedy airport, Wednesday, June 22, 2005. The "Flying Lady" was inspired by the famous Vargas girls whose images graced many of a generation of British and American military aircraft during and after the World War II. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Richard Branson, right, Chairman Virgin Group of Companies, lifts an Indian model while standing on the wing of a Virgin Atlantic plane, as a Virgin Atlantic staffer waves the British flag at the international airport in Bombay, India, Thursday, March 31, 2005. Branson is in India to mark Virgin"s inaugural service from Bombay this month. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

British entrepreneur Richard Branson, center, holds a surfboard as he stands on the wing of his Virgin Atlantic Airways plane with models after touching down on its inaugural flight into Australia at Sydney Airport, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004. Atlantic chairman Branson hopes to have up to 300,000 passengers a year flying on the new London-to-Sydney service. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Virgin Chairman Richard Branson, wears a Chinese fishing-folks" hat as he and Virgin Atlantic Airways flight attendants, sit in a sampan in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004. Branson, who is visiting Hong Kong to launch Virgin Atlantic"s new daily service between London and Sydney through Hong Kong, told reporters that his British conglomerate Virgin Group Ltd. is holding talks with a mainland Chinese telecommunications company to set up a joint venture to provide mobile services in China. (AP Photo/Anat Givon)

CEO of Virgin Atlantic Airways Sir Richard Branson dons a 1st Battalion Blackwatch British Military beret while meeting with members of the media at the Basra International Airport, in Basra, Iraq, Friday, May 2, 2003. Branson arrived in one of his 747 passenger jets, the first commercial airplane to land in Iraq since the war. The plane carried 60 tons of medical aid for Iraq. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

British entrepreneur Richard Branson, pioneer of Britain"s cut-price record industry and founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, is seen in February 1986. (AP Photo)

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