UFC on Versus 3: Munoz scores a huge KO against Dolloway

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UFC on Versus 3: Munoz scores a huge KO against Dolloway

Mark Munoz and C.B. Dolloway were decorated collegiate wrestlers, but they said during the prefight interview that they were willing to slug it out. Maybe Dolloway should've stuck to the grappling.

He scored a takedown early, let Munoz get up and then got blasted by a straight right. Dolloway fell to his back and got nailed by two more hammerfists. Referee Mario Yamasaki had to jump into save the downed fighter just 54 seconds in.

Dolloway regained his senses a few seconds later and couldn't understand why the fight was stopped, but it was clear his eyes were glassy and he looked lost on the ground after the two hammerfists.

Munoz has been very good since his move to middleweight in 2009 with five wins against just one loss. The Oklahoma State All-American and national champ in 2001 is now 10-2 in his MMA career.

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Justin Bieber Apologizes for Flipping Off Paparazzi

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Justin Bieber Apologizes for Flipping Off Paparazzi


Justin Bieber celebrated his 17th birthday Wednesday night with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez. The couple was then swarmed by paparazzi while leaving a romantic dinner at Maggiano’s. Bieber was angered and gave the paparazzi the finger after getting in the car. He regrets his actions and took to his Twitter to express his feelings about the incident.

According to Entertainmentwise, after Bieber realized that flipping off the cameras was a mistake, he tweeted, "Had a great bday and at the end of the night we got surrounded by paps and i reacted in a way i know better. im sorry."

The singer later added, "It's not always easy but i know better than to react in anger. Life has it's ups and downs but u guys r always there 4 me. i will make my mistakes but i promise 2 continue 2 grow with u and try 2 do."

In other news, Justin wished for fans to donate at least $17 to the Charity Water Foundation on his special day, reported PopEater. The foundation provides clean and healthy water for those in need. Justin tweeted to thank his fans for donating more than $40,000 saying, "On a better note i need to say THANK U to my fans. we raised over 40k for @charitywater for my bday. we together #madeachange."

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Second 'Water For Elephants' Trailer Debuts: 3 Grand New Things

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Second 'Water For Elephants' Trailer Debuts: 3 Grand New Things


There's nothing more disappointing than looking forward to a new trailer for a highly anticipated release, only for it to be a cleverly re-packaged version of the first with nary a new scene in sight. Well, "Water for Elephants" director Francis Lawrence got it right with this one, because it almost felt like I was watching clips from an entirely different movie (in a totally good way).

Sure, Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz were all there just like before, but this second trailer revealed a whole new perspective of Sara Gruen's best-selling novel that I totally enjoyed. Let's count all the exciting new things after the jump!

1. Jacob Jankowski's back story unfolds
Whereas the first trailer began with Jacob's (Robert) arrival at the Benzini Brothers show, this one goes back even further to the events that led him to join the big top. We see the veterinary student sit for an exam until he's interrupted by an official with tragic news—his parents were killed in a car accident. It's then that Jacob drops out of school and hops a train bound for his destiny.

2. Marlena and Jacob kiss!
Commence the fits of fangirl giggles! It's only a quick one- or two-second flash on screen, but we definitely spied a make out session between Reese's Marlena and Jacob. We knew it would only be a matter of time before those longing glances from the initial trailer we're fulfilled. (We just wish we had been on the receiving end instead of Reese!)

3. The tone is much darker
Kissing another man's wife tends to have consequences, and for Jacob, it's a beat-down from Marlena's husband August (Christoph). It's just one of several scenes—including the circus catastrophe hinted at in the first trailer—that gives this second trailer a decidedly darker tone. While the joy and whimsy of the circus—tinkly music and all—were the focus last time, the tension and conflict inside the tent take center stage now.

(As a final, brief aside, we'd like to thank Francis for giving Robert more than two lines in this trailer!)

"Water for Elephants" hits theaters April 22.

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Former major leaguer Elijah Dukes in more legal trouble

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Former major leaguer Elijah Dukes in more legal trouble

Former major league outfielder Elijah Dukes, who recently made headlines by telling the Tampa Tribune that he sometimes smoked marijuana before home games while he was with the Washington Nationals, is in hot water again.

The St. Petersburg Times reports Dukes, 26, was arrested Wednesday and accused of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman.

During his three-season major league career, which ended in 2009, Dukes was better known for his off-field problems than his on-field prowess.

He hit .242 with 31 homers and 123 RBIs with the Tampa Bay Rays and Nationals, but was arrested for contempt of court and failure to pay child support and alimony. According to the St. Petersburg Times, Dukes owed three women a total of $143,000 in child support and alimony. He also had run-ins with teammates and coaches during his baseball career.

The newspaper adds that at the time of his arrest Wednesday, Dukes was wanted on warrant for contempt of court. He also faces accusations of driving with a suspended or revoked license.

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Mickey Rooney: Elder Abuse Made Me Feel Trapped

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Mickey Rooney: Elder Abuse Made Me Feel Trapped


Former MGM leading man Mickey Rooney, at one time the biggest box-office name in the country, appeared before a new audience Wednesday: the United States Congress.

The 90-year-old – whose on-screen problems were always easily resolved when he played all-American boy Andy Hardy – told a Senate hearing of a real-life drama involving elder abuse, and he spoke from his personal case history, he said.

"I felt trapped, scared, used and frustrated," testified Rooney, who also said he and his (ninth) wife Jan were made to go hungry, had medicine withheld and that his Oscar was even sold off. "But above all, when a man feels helpless, it's terrible," said the screen legend.

According to a court case in Los Angeles, Rooney has accused his stepson, Chris Aber, of elder abuse, and has obtained a restraining order against him. Aber denies Rooney's claims, as does Jan Rooney, say news reports.

Still, Rooney is shedding some much-needed light on a genuine problem. According to , The Washington Post Sen. Herb Kohl, (D-Wis.), who chairs the Special Senate Committee on Aging, considers the nation's elderly particularly vulnerable given their fragile state and the fact that those abusing them rarely fall under scrutiny.

Furthermore, according to the American Psychological Association, an estimated 2.1 million older Americans annually become victims to physical, psychological, sexual, financial, or other forms of abuse and neglect.

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Whitney Houston, Daughter Bobbi Kristina Photographed Doing Cocaine!

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Whitney Houston, Daughter Bobbi Kristina Photographed Doing Cocaine!

Socking news! According to The National Enquirer, Whitney Houston and her daughter with Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina were photographed doing cocaine. Hello Beautiful has photos proving the issue.

The singer is well known for her drugs problems. In 2006, The National Enquirer released a photo of her room complete with a crack pipe and drug paraphernalia.

In 2009 though, Whitney told Oprah that she was sober, adding that she took Bobbi Kristina with her to an "Atlanta drug rehab for mothers and children". Last year, Whitney had an erratic behavior on her tour and there were rumors claiming she was still using drugs.
As for 17-year-old Bobbi Kristina, she must have been very affected by her parents' addictions. In 2008, she attempted to stab Whitney. Then she tried to slit her wrists and she was put under observation in a hospital in Atlanta. In 2009, she was photographed with a semi automatic gun, which is illegal for a girl of her age. So it doesn't come as a surprise the fact that she's snorting cocaine. This is what she saw her parents doing.

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Strawberry Festival: Fun Family Event

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Strawberry Festival: Fun Family Event

Have you heard of the Strawberry Festival? Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival welcomes visitors throughout the Sunshine State and the world. Festival Dates are
March 3rd – 13th, 2011. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. This would make for a fun family event, don’t you think? The annual event has become one of the best Festivals in the nation, and now ranks among the Top 50 Fairs in North America. Keep reading after the jump for more info about the Strawberry Festival!

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Rodney King Anniversary: 20 Years Later, LAPD Adjusts To Life In The Youtube Age

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It was shortly after midnight, 20 years ago Thursday, when George Holliday awoke to the sounds of police sirens outside his Lake View Terrace apartment. Grabbing his clunky Sony Handycam, he stepped out on his balcony and changed the Los Angeles Police Department forever.

The nine minutes of grainy video footage he captured of Los Angeles police beating Rodney King helped to spur dramatic reforms in a department that many felt operated with impunity. The video played a central role in the criminal trial of four officers, whose not-guilty verdicts in 1992 triggered days of rioting in Los Angeles in which more than 50 people died.

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Brandon Davies suspended by BYU after admitting sex with girlfriend, breaking honor code

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Brandon Davies suspended by BYU after admitting sex with girlfriend, breaking honor code: report

Brigham Young University basketball star Brandon Davies has been suspended from the team for the rest of the season for the most personal of fouls: He had sex with his girlfriend, breaking the Mormon's school's honor code.

Davies admitted to the school that he violated the school's ban on premarital sex on Monday, sources close to the team told the Salt Lake Tribune.

The Cougars, ranked third in the nation, were stunned by the news of the 6-foot-9 forward's dismissal.

"It was a surprise to everyone," coach Dave Rose said. Asked if thought Davies would play again, the coach said, "Yeah, I do."

One of the sources told the paper Davies was "extremely remorseful, heartbroken."

The school announced on Wednesday that Davies was suspended, only saying his violation was not anything criminal.

"Everybody who comes to BYU, every student if they're an athlete or not an athlete, they make a commitment when they come," Rose said. "A lot of people try to judge if this is right or wrong, but it's a commitment they make. It's not about right or wrong. It's about commitment."

BYU's honor code bans students from drinking alcohol and coffee. Students are also expected to be honest and regularly attend church services.

The team's best player, Jimmer Fredette said recounted Davies' apology.

"He told us everything. He told us he was sorry and that he let us down," Fredette said.

Following BYU's crushing 82-64 loss to Fredette tried to remain positive.

"(Davies) was like a brother to us, family. It's tough to lose a guy like that and pull together. I think we'll be all right."

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