R&B singer Monica is pregnant with her third child, her first with husband Shannon Brown.

The 32-year-old tweeted a link to an Instagram photo Saturday with the message, “Show time Chattanooga.” Her pregnant belly is clearly visible through her blue dress.

After being congratulated by former Reno 911! star Niecy Nash, the “Don’t Take It Personal” singer added, “Thanks SO much… 5 months & counting LOL #excited.” 

In 2004, four years after the suicide of her boyfriend Jarvis “Knot” Weems, Monica began dating rapper Rodney “Rocko” Hill. The two broke up that same year, but got back together a few months later. After giving their relationship a second chance, Monica became pregnant. She gave birth to her first child, Rodney Ramone Hill III, in May 2005.

Monica became pregnant again in 2007, and gave birth to her second child, Romelo Montez Hill, in January 2008. He is named after Monica’s younger brother, Montez.

Monica and Hill got engaged on Christmas Eve 2007, a little less than two weeks before their son was born. The couple broke up in October 2009, after rumors surfaced that Hill cheated, but the split wasn’t announced until March 2010.

Three months later, Monica met Phoenix Suns shooting guard Shannon Brown, whom she met while shooting the video for her song “Love All Over Me.” The two were married five months later in a secret ceremony on November 22 at their Los Angeles home. A second wedding/vow renewal followed on July 9, 2011. Brown has a son, Shannon Christopher Brown, from a previous relationship.

Monica is currently working on her eighth, currently untitled, studio album. She announced that she would be working with Missy Elliot, Rico Love, Polow Da Don, and others on the album. Incidentally, the title of her previous album, 2012′s New Life, seems to have foreshadowed this latest pregnancy.

Congratulations to Monica and Shannon on their new addition!

[Photo credit: Monica/Instagram]

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“Comfort Women” are necessary during wartime, according to a Japanese mayor. Toru Hashimoto, Mayor of Osaka Japan, made the statement during a press conference this week. Japan’s use of women, forced into sex slavery during World War II,  has faced stark criticism.

Despite the controversy, Hashimoto defends the use of comfort women as the soldiers deserved to “rest” in times of war. He states that the enslavement of nearly 200,00 Japanese women was simply a “tragic result of war.”

As reported by CNN, Hashimoto further admitted offering prostitutes to US soldiers stationed in Okinawa. He explained that the soldiers would benefit from “releasing sexual frustrations.”

He contends that by utilizing comfort women, and modern prostitutes, soldiers are less likely to be sexually aggressive or violent.

Comfort women, utilized by the Imperial Army during WWII, were generally from Korea, China, and the Philippines. The women were forced to work as prostitutes, servicing soldiers during the war.

Many of the former comfort women demanded recognition, and compensation, for the suffering they endured. In 1993, the Japanese government finally recognized the women’s plight, offering acknowledgement and an apology.

As reported by The New York Times, government officials in South Korea are outraged by the mayor’s comments. A large portion of the comfort women were from Korea.

A senior government official from South Korea has stated that Hashimoto has displayed “a serious lack of historical understanding and a lack of respect for human rights.”

Numerous government officials in Japan have also spoken out against Hashimoto’s insensitive comments. Education Minister Hakubun Shimomura stated that he “could not believe that it came from a man representing a political party.”

Japanese minster Tomomi Inada was also disturbed by the comments about comfort women:

“I wonder is this something the representative of a political party should say? I myself think the comfort women [issue] infringed the human rights of the women.”

Hashimoto’s comments have sparked shock and disappointment worldwide. The comfort women were sex slaves as admitted by Japanese administration in 1993. The government’s apology has now been overshadowed by the mayor’s defense of the practice.

[Image via Wikimedia]

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Hyun-Jin Ryu is an up and coming pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers that has turned into a fan favorite at Dodger Stadium in his first year with the club. The lefthander has always been welcoming to fans who attend ballgames and he even played catch with a Dodgers’ youngster in the stands during batting practice before a game.

Ryu was hanging out near the left field wall as his teammates took batting practice and he decided to have a catch with a young fan wearing a Dodgers’ uniform with the name “Deuce” on his back. Most fans are hoping to catch home run balls or a t-shirt in-between innings, but Deuce has topped them all with a rare toss with Hyun-Jin Ryu.

Ryu is off to a solid start in his first year in the Major Leagues as he currently sports a 4-2 record with a 3.40 earned run average.  He gave up one run in a 7-1 win over the Miami Marlins in his last start this past Saturday.

He’s now given one young fan a memory that will last forever as the two played catch for around five minutes before batting practice ended. The most impressive part of the video is how well the youngster can catch and throw, from the left field bleachers no less. Maybe it’s time Magic Johnson considered giving Deuce a tryout with the team.

Hyun-Jin Ryu was spot on as well, as expected, and the kid never looked to be overly excited or out of his element; just playing catch with a Major League ballplayer is all.

The Dodgers’ players have a knack for taking care of their fans, and Deuce’s moment comes just one week after Matt Kemp made headlines by giving one of his biggest fans his cleats, hat, jersey, and an autographed ball after a game against the San Francisco Giants.

In both instances a Dodgers’ star went out of their way to share a moment with their fans, showing one of the more precious sides of baseball and how the game can impact much more than just a pennant race.

Here’s video of Hyun-Jin Ryu playing catch with the young man during batting practice at Dodger Stadium, courtesy of Dodgerfilms:

[Image via Keith Allison]

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A new Jennifer Lopez mansion in the Hamptons, which offers some of the most exclusive real estate in the United States, if not the world? That’s the rumor floating around today after The New York Post published an “exclusive” claim from an unnamed source that JLo had purchased a $10 million estate in a secluded area called Water Mill.

I don’t doubt that the lady can afford it. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her worth at a cool $250 million.

However, they also say that she has another mansion in Water Mill, which was valued at $18 million when she bought it in September 2011.

People confirmed the 2011 purchase, which included a pool and a dock on Mecox Bay — and also those all-important waterfront views.

So wait. Just how many mansions in the Hamptons does one lady need? And wouldn’t the second mansion be something of a come-down after enjoying a property valued at almost twice as much?

Maybe JLo’s new purchase is supposed to be the doghouse.

A site called Curbed Hamptons — complete with pathetically obvious photoshop of Jennifer Lopez in front of the new Water Mill mansion — didn’t seem to think much of the property, reporting that it wasn’t on the waterfront.

“The house itself is fairly unpretentious and doesn’t have a tennis court, although there is plenty of room for one,” the writer added.

Is that a snort of contempt that I hear?

A suspicious mind might wonder if anyone, Lopez included, has made an offer on it at all. Even The New York Post admitted that the real estate broker who supposedly made the sale hadn’t commented. Hmm.

I’m not going to tell you what to believe but I, for one, smell a publicity stunt. I’m open to evidence, so if you know anything different, by all means, leave a comment and let me know.

What do you think about the Jennifer Lopez mansion rumors?

[Jennifer Lopez photo by Phil Stafford / Shutterstock.com]

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Wolfenstein: The New Order dropped some new gameplay images, sparking rumors galore.

Back before first-person shooters were mainstream, there was a little game called Wolfenstein. It caused tons of controversy and a huge cult fan base over being among, if not the first of, the first-person shooters. The game had you shooting Nazis in a maze, and the final boss was Hitler. These days that’s no big deal, but back then it was big news. It struck such a nerve that some versions of Wolfenstein were censored to take out the Nazis.

Now what may be the oldest first-person shooter ever made is getting an HD update with Wolfenstein: The New Order. New images have been revealed this week showing gameplay and sparking some rumors about what the game might have in store.

Wolfenstein: The New Order takes the idea of Nazis winning World War II and adds a spin straight out of Hellboy, with Nazis dabbling in paranormal sciences. You once again play the role of William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, a veteran of World War II defending America from the Third Reich. Nazi war machines, which are actual killer robots, roam the streets and you’re the one assigned to undermine the New Order. The images the following speculation is based on can be seen here.

Some of said war machines appear to be dogs, which may be programmed to attack anything not wearing the swastika. Technology has advanced quite a bit further in the 1960s, as guns appear to be much more high-tech and planning rooms seem to be lined with floating pathways.

Blazkowicz appears to have a love interest who aids him on the other end of a head-mounted phone system. There seems to be an old woman with a pistol who isn’t the least bit afraid of what’s going on as she aims it at you. There might be driving scenes where you ride shotgun and snipe Nazis on the go.

What do you think of the rumors surrounding Wolfenstein: The New Order?

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Will Smith has entered negotiations for a Wild Bunch reboot. The actor will star in the film, which would be a modernized update of the 1969 Sam Peckinpah classic, according to a Tuesday report from The Wrap.

The website noted that Smith would also produce under the same banner — Overbrook Entertainment — that he used for The Karate Kid remake.

The new version would not take place in the Wild West, but would follow a disgraced DEA agent (Smith), who unites with a band of modern day outlaws to take out a Mexican drug lord and his fortune.

The original was set in 1913 and focused on an aging band of outlaws vying for one last score at the Texas-Mexico border. It was also inspired by the real-life Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, Butch Cassidy’s team of ne’er-do-wells.

Critics praised and maligned the film in 1969 for its staggering level of violence, and it still holds up by today’s standards in case you’ve yet to give it a look. Will Smith and company will probably follow in the original’s footsteps in that regard.

They’re definitely hoping for an ensemble like the first film, which featured William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Edmond O’Brien, Warren Oates, Jaime Sanchez, and Ben Johnson.

(And if you don’t know who any of those people are, shame on you.)

Warner Brothers and producer Jerry Weintraub have been hoping for a remake for several years. They came close recently when Oscar winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) stepped in to the writer’s seat with the late Tony Scott attached to direct, according to the Standard-Examiner.

Scott’s 2012 suicide stalled the proceedings for a Wild Bunch reboot, but they now appear to be back on track.

Here’s a look at the original film’s trailer:

This film should make up for fans clamoring to see the actor in a western not getting that chance with Django Unchained, but with the modern setting, we’re not sure this technically counts. (And neither did that train wreck Wild Wild West.)

What do you think about Will Smith in a Wild Bunch reboot — good idea or “Please God, no”?

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Farrah Abraham is leaving Teen Mom (and Backdoor Teen Mom) behind.

The 21-year-old has revealed that she is planning to move to Los Angeles to start a new spin-off reality series.

Abraham told Hollywood Life, “I think for sure moving to Los Angeles is on the cards right now, because I’ve been here every week. It’s better that Sophia and I are together more instead of separate because [the distance] is getting to be a lot.”

Abraham added, “There are a lot of meetings for a spin off show with me right now, so I just need to see what I like. I have had other leads in the past when I got out of my contract with MTV, but I haven’t found anything I agree with yet but when the time is right I’ll be OK with that.”

The single mother, who rose to fame (or infamy, depending on who you ask) on the original Teen Mom in 2009, said her 4-year-old would be involved in the reality series.

Speaking of Sophia, Abraham recently revealed that she plans on showing her daughter the porno she made with James Deen when she turns 13.

“When she’s around 13, 14, gets on her period, kind of wants a boyfriend age. I think then that’s the year to really be like ‘Look Soph, I have this tape,’” she said.

Abraham also raised eyebrows when she was spotted buying a pregnancy test last week. Deen slammed Abraham (no pun intended) for her “pregnancy publicity stunt,” saying he never would have worked with her if he had know she was not “taking preventive measures.”

Deen added, “When you knowingly involve another human being and a publicity stunt around that, a child is not something to be taken lightly. It’s not a game anymore, and it’s really not cool.”

What do you think of Farrah Abraham trying to get a new reality series? Will you watch?

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Dwyane Wade received extensive knee treatment during the Miami Heat’s off day on Tuesday and he is now questionable for Game 5 against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Heat can finish off the Bulls and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a win.

Wade’s receiving treatment after colliding with the Bulls’ Jimmy Howard in the second quarter of the Heat’s 88-65 win in Game 4 on Monday night. Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Wade will be re-evaluated by the team’s medical staff after treatment on Wednesday to decide if he’s game ready.

The Chicago Bulls looked to be on the right track with a win in South Beach in Game 1 despite injuries to Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich. The Bulls have also been without Derrick Rose for the entire regular season and the playoffs.

LeBron James and company picked up the pressure in Game 2 and have since strung off three straight wins to push the Bulls to the brink of elimination. The Heat transformed their game over night to keep pace with the Bulls’ aggressive style and it’s paid off leading up to Game 5.

Dwyane Wade’s status raises concerns for Miami going forward in the playoffs though they are only one game away from the conference finals. The risk of further injury to Wade’s knee has to be considered when the Heat look at the big picture, which is to defend their NBA title.

Anything less than another ring would be disappointing for everyone involved with the organization as expectations rise when you have this kind of talent on the court. Spoelstra isn’t ready to count out Wade for Game 5 just yet, though any signs of discomfort Wednesday morning could quickly change his mind. He addressed reporters at American Airlines Arena  about the situation on Tuesday during a practice session.

“His status hasn’t changed,” Spoelstra said about Wade’s knee injury. “We all know what he’s dealing with. He’s day to day. We’ll evaluate him today. We’ll evaluate him tomorrow and go from there.”

Should the Miami Heat give Dwyane Wade more time to rest his knee as they currently hold a two-game lead over the Bulls?

[Image via Keith Allison]

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Solange has launched her own record label, Saint Records, which will operate with distribution through Sony.

The 26-year-old made the announcement on Twitter Tuesday, adding that she will be releasing her full-length album through the label, as well as future projects. It was initially reported that she had signed a deal with Columbia, which is owned by Sony.

The news comes shortly after the release of her single, “Look Good with Trouble,” which features Kendrick Lamar and is currently available on iTunes.

The Dev Hynes-produced track was originally featured on Solange’s 2012 True EP.

“I wrote and recorded ‘Look Good With Trouble’ as a prelude to ‘Bad Girls,’” Beyonce’s little sister said. “But decided to create it as a full song and add the brilliant storytelling of Kendrick Lamar.”

Solange began working on her debut album, Solo Star, when she was 14 years old. The album featured Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, Linda Perry, Timbaland, and others as producers. Solange co-wrote and co-produced a number of tracks on the album, including the lead single “Feelin’ You (Part II).” The single failed to hit the Billboard Hot 100, but it peaked at number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales and Hot Dance Singles Sales. The album was released in January 2003 and debuted at number 49 on the Billboard 200.

Solange released her second album, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, in 2008. The album received positive reviews, and was generally considered better than her debut album. Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200, with the lead single, ”I Decided,” debuting at number 44 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

Super stoked to announce I’ve started my own label,SAINT RECORDS,where I’ll be releasing my music & other projects distributed through SONY!

— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 14, 2013

It is through SAINT RECORDS that I will be releasing my full length album, and also future music projects that I’m excited about sharing!

— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 14, 2013

Through Saint Records I will have 100% creative/artistic control & continue to passionately pursue my footing in this new musical movement.

— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 14, 2013

Are you excited for Solange’s new album?

[Photo credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com]

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From Dusk Till Dawn series talk from Robert Rodriguez was one of the highlights of Tuesday’s El Rey Network-Univision presentation in New York.

Deadline had the (limited) details from the New Amsterdam Theater, where Rodriguez made the announcement. Univision’s partnership with the El Rey Network, an upcoming English language cable channel, will make it possible.

El Rey intends to tap in to the domestic Spanish-language market with projects like the From Dusk Till Dawn series and an unnamed action series from Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci, the team behind Fringe and Star Trek Into Darkness. Rodriguez added, “The El Rey Network is going to be the home of kick-ass entertainment.”

Univision will handle El Rey’s back-office operations, sales, and distribution. They’re also not relying completely on Robert Rodriguez to bring in viewers.

On its own, the network has plans for a Spanish-language version of Breaking Bad called Metastasis and a translation of another American hit in Gossip Girl Acapulco.

As for Dusk, we’re thinking that’s a smart decision considering the success of the horror-western hybrid in theaters and on home video. The original grossed a little more than $25 million on a $19 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo — a marginal success by any standard.

However, it boomed on home video and inspired some fairly successful direct-to-video sequels, proving the concept had life in both markets. To date, there have been three films, From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money and From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter in addition to the original film.

Here’s a look at the first one’s trailer in case you haven’t seen it:

It’s been a great year for Univision. In spite of having to dodge an uncomfortable phone conversation with Sony over Spanish-language rights to Breaking Bad, the network has emerged smelling like a rose with two sure-to-be-successful remakes and the El Rey partnership. It also bested NBC earlier this year as the fourth-ranked network behind CBS, Fox, and ABC.

Do you think partnering with Robert Rodriguez on a From Dusk Till Dawn series is a good move for the network?

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The lead singer of La Mafia was attacked last night outside of a Houston nightclub.

The band wrote on its Facebook page that singer Oscar De La Rosa suffered severe face lacerations and lost two teeth during the attack. He was taken to the Memorial Herman Hospital for treatment early this morning.

The band writes: “Oscar De La Rosa was assaulted around 1:30 AM this morning leaving a local bar in Houston. He is still in trauma care at Memorial Herman Hospital. He has suffered severe face lacerations and possible damage to his right eye. A police report has been filed and the the identity of the assailant has been confirmed, assault charges will be filed as soon he is located.”

The Washington Post reports that De La Rosa’s driver was also attacked last night. Both individuals were knocked unconscious during the assault.

De La Rosa has left the hospital and is now resting at home.

Police are looking for a man who was thrown out of the bar for being violent last night but have not made any arrest yet.

The band has not announced any concert cancellations yet but co-founder Armando Lichtenberger Jr. said that due to De La Rosa’s condition the band may have to postpone a few shows.

La Mafia formed in 1980 and won a Grammy in 2006 for their album Nueavamente.

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The Powerball jackpot has climbed up to $360 million.

The next drawing is on Wednesday night and lottery officials said that the jackpot could increase a little more before the winning numbers are drawn.

The NY Daily News notes that the $360 million Powerball jackpot is just $5 million shy of the second highest jackpot in Powerball history. If no one wins on Wednesday night, the jackpot could have a shot of topping the largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history at $587.5 million.

Lottery officials increased the price of tickets from $1 to $2 last year and the change has had a huge effect on the game. Jackpots are growing faster and larger than ever before. Mary Neubauer, spokeswoman for the Iowa Lottery, also points to the “cross-selling” of Powerball and Mega Millions tickets as a reason why jackpots have gotten so big.

Neubauer told the Washington Post: “It usually took a handful of months, if not several months, for a jackpot to reach this large amount … Now it’s achieving that within a handful of weeks. I think the redesign is achieving exactly what we had wanted it to achieve, which is the bigger, faster-growing jackpot.”

The last major jackpot was won on March 23 by a man in New Jersey. The jackpot, worth $338.3 million, is considered the fourth largest in Powerball history.

Are you buying a ticket for the Powerball Jackpot this week?

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Borderlands 2 is getting Tiny Tina DLC, and an official release date.

The latest DLC for Borderlands 2 has just landed, and new DLC is already in the works. Krieg the Psycho was released just today, giving gamers a chance to play as a “good guy” version of the melee-heavy enemies you face in the game. However, alongside the new character released today, Tiny Tina has been announced as a followup, making yet another addition to the roster.

Tiny Tina doesn’t come alone, though. She comes alongside a new mission called Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. Regarding the tendency of Borderlands 2 to rely on internet memes to get a laugh, Tiny Tina isn’t just a new character, but the ultimate walking meme. The image the announcement was released with is a picture of a schoolgirl covered in steampunk clothes and a band-aid on her nose as she looks longingly back at you. The caption on the image states her name and the words, “Playtime’s over.”

So now not only do Borderlands 2 fans have a new character to look forward to, but also a whole new map and mission, if you can call it that. Dragon Keep is basically a stage where you play a table game parody of Dungeons and Dragons, with Tiny Tina playing the role of dungeon master, rolling the dice, changing names and character attributes on the fly.  This is the fourth campaign in Borderlands 2 and quite unexpected for a title that’s about running around and killing Psychos and such.  Here’s hoping the humor keeps it interesting.

Borderlands 2 is expected to get the new Tiny Tina DLC before you know it on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. In case you haven’t peeked below already, the release date for Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep is set for June 25. There is no set price yet, but you can expect to grab it for around $10 to $15.

Are you excited about the release of the Tiny Tina DLC for Borderlands 2?

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Lauryn Hill was sentenced to a three month jail term on May 7 for failing to pay income tax on around $1.8 million in earnings. She has been ordered to report to prison on July 8. But one man who doesn’t think she’ll serve a day of ‘time’ is former Fugees member Pras.

Doorstepped by TMZ, the rapper admitted he hadn’t spoken to Hill but said he had left a voicemail for the once feted Grammy Award singer to “reach out” to her.

Then, Pras chimed in with an opinion about Hill’s sentence:

“I doubt if she’ll do three months … listen [if] Lindsay Lohan doesn’t do any time, why would she [Hill] do time.”

Pras also said he was “doing good” because he had no “tax problems and that’s what it’s all about.”

The rapper-producer certainly knows what he’s doing in a studio, back in the 1990′s the Fugees set the music world alight.

But when it comes to the law, if Pras really wants to help Hill he might want to keep his opinions off-air.

Despite Hill’s claims in court that she stopped paying taxes “when she withdrew from society at large due to what she perceived as manipulation and very real threats to herself and her family,” the judge at a federal court in Newark, N.J., handed Hill a three month jail sentence then went further.

The 37-year-old singer was also given an additional sentence of three months home confinement after her release from prison.

Last year, Hill pleaded guilty to charges that she had failed to file tax returns from 2005 to 2007, despite owning four companies and generating over $1.8 million in gross revenue.

The singer paid back more than $970,000 before her sentencing and had sought probation, but the judge awarded her a custodial sentence instead.

Hill recently signed a new record deal with Sony and is planning to release a new studio album, The Return, later this year.

[Image via Featureflash / Shutterstock.com]

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A romantic honeymoon ended with a prostitution arrest earlier this month.

Yep, a man from Illinois attempted to hire a prostitute while he was on his honeymoon with his new bride in Orlando.

According to NBC, Mohammed Ahmed answered an online ad for a prostitute.  Ahmed left his hotel to meet the woman but when he arrived at the location he was greeted by undercover police officers.

After Ahmed was arrested, his bride started to worry about his whereabouts and called the police to report that he was missing. The sheriff’s office then had the uncomfortable duty of informing the newly wed woman that her husband was in jail for hiring a prostitute. Ahmed was also charged with marijuana possession.

According to Fox News, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 92 people during the prostitution sting.. In addition to the 21-year-old man on his honeymoon, a 45-year-old youth minister was also arrested for prostitution. In total, 12 pimps, 39 prostitutes and 39 johns were arrested for prostitution during the four day sting. Two other people were arrested for accompanying the Johns to the undercover location.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said: “Prostitution is illegal, and those who commit or who derive proceeds from this crime in Polk County can expect to go to jail … Whether it is on the street or online, prostitution is illegal and we will continue to investigate and arrest those involved.”

Is this the worst possible way to start a marriage? Do you think Mohammed Ahmed and his wife will stay married after their honeymoon ended with a prostitution arrest?

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O.J. Simpson has one hand free in this week’s hearings where he is appearing all week in a Las Vegas courtroom to fight for a retrial in his conviction for a robbery in hotel room at the Palace Station Casino.

As I previously reported for The Inquisitr, the 65-year-old Simpson, with the help of attorney Patricia Palm, is presenting Clark County District Court Judge Linda Bell with 19 different motions. Most of the “Hail Mary” last-chance case for freedom will rest on their argument that his former attorney Yale Galanter provided inadequate or even dangerous representation.

After four years in prison, O.J. Simpson is grayer and chubbier than the man we knew. He arrived in court on Monday morning in shackles, cuffs, and jailhouse blues.

However, on Tuesday morning, the judges agreed to allow an officer to uncuff Simpson’s right hand so that he could more easily take notes and drink water.

Simpson, who didn’t testify in his own defense in the original trial for robbery and kidnapping, still hasn’t spoken. He is currently serving a nine to 33 year sentence for the 2008 conviction and won’t be eligible for parole until he’s 70.

And he’s blaming Yale Galanter for making multiple mistakes in the original trial.

Yale Galanter’s co-counsel, Gabriel Grasso, testified Tuesday that Simpson was extremely dependent on Galanter and would do whatever he advised. And it was Galanter’s decision that Simpson not testify in his own behalf — advice that Simpson now feels is wrong.

According to court documents, Simpson will likely also claim that it was Yale Galanter who told him that it was legal for him to visit the hotel room at Palace Station to reclaim his own memorabilia from the sports dealers who were selling it there.

The trouble is that Simpson tried to reclaim the items with guns, goons, and f-bombs — and the whole sorry saga was caught on audiotape, causing a jury to find him guilty of felony robbery and kidnapping.

You can get a look at the grayer, heavier Simpson here:

Simpson filed a writ of habeas corpus in order to win this week’s hearings. It’s his final chance to overturn his conviction.  And it’s a long shot to work.

For now, only  Simpson’s right hand is free.

[1990s era O.J. Simpson photo by Gerald Johnson via Wikimedia Commons]

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The owners of Amy’s Baking Company may have a slight anger problem. Samy and Amy Bouzaglo created such a headache for Gordon Ramsay that he walked away from the restaurant on the season finale of Kitchen Nightmares. The episode aired on Friday but Samy and Amy have kept their restaurant in the spotlight by screaming at their online critics on Facebook.

Samy and Amy said on Kitchen Nightmares that they frequently responded to online critics on review sites like Yelp. Ramsay was absolutely shocked to learn that the restaurant owners cursed and screamed at the online bullies and told the owners of Amy’s Baking Company that it had to stop.

Well, Samy and Amy didn’t exactly learn their lesson. They’ve spent the last few days screaming at people via Facebook.

After the episode aired (check out the video below) Amy’s Baking company wrote on Facebook: “We do not feel the need to make any excuses for our behavior on tonight’s show.”

The restaurant’s page was filled with mean comments and the restaurant owners replied exactly how you might think they would.

One comment reads: “You are little punks. Nothing. You are all nothing. We are laughing at you. All of you, just fools. We have God on our side, you just have your sites.

Another comment promises to bring Reddit users, Yelp users, and Gordon Ramsey to the light of God.

The comment reads: “YOU DO NOT KNOW US!!! WE WILL THRIVE! WE WILL OVERCOME! WE WILL TEACH OUT CHILD EXACTLY WAHT GOD WANTS IN THEIR PATH. WE WILL TEACH THEM HOW TO FIGHT AGAINST OPPRESSORS LIKE YOU PEOPLE! WE WILL START A GENERATION OF TRUTHFULNESS AND WE WILL FIGHT TO BRING PLACES LIKE YELP AND REDDIT AND HORRIBLE PEOPLE LIKE GORDON TO THE LIGHT.”

Here’s the video from the season finale of Kitchen Nightmares.

Amy’s Baking Company posted a Facebook message today saying that their account had “obviously been hacked.”

The message reads: “Obviously our Facebook, YELP, Twitter and Website have been hacked. We are working with the local authorities as well as the FBI computer crimes unit to ensure this does not happen again. We did not post those horrible things. Thank You Amy &Samy.”

Needless to say, people aren’t really buying the “hacked” excuse.

What do you think of Amy’s Baking Company? Do you think they’ll get redemption on the next season of Kitchen Nightmares?

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Wigan was relegated from the Premier League after its 4-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The Latics are now the only team to ever drop down a division and win the FA Cup in the same season.

Lukas Podolski led the way for the Gunners with a brace while Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey also scored as Arsenal leapfrogged Tottenham into fourth place.

Podolski wasted no time in opening the scoring as he was left completely unmarked by the Wigan defence and had all day to place his header past Joel in the 11th minute.

It was exactly the start the home side was looking for as they looked to move closer to sealing a Champions League spot at the expense of Spurs.

Arsenal then had an excellent chance to double its advantage but Laurent Koscielny was unable to hit the target from close range after the ball bounced freely in the penalty area.

The Gunners would be left to rue that miss as the visitors equalised on the cusp on halftime. Shaun Maloney stood over the ball and unleashed a curling free kick that left Wojciech Szczesny with no chance.

Arsenal was fortunate not to go down a goal after the restart as Szczesny was forced to make a big stop on Arouna Kone.

Joel was then called into action twice in the next 1o minutes to keep out efforts from Podolski and Walcott.

However, the Gunners found the goal they were desperately looking for when Santi Cazorla set up Walcott for a simple tap in.

The hosts made it 3-1 in the 69th minute when Podolski beat the offside trap before slotting the ball past Joel.

Arsenal was free and clear at this point and added another goal only moments later when Ramsey beat Joel to add a little gloss to the scoreline.

Wigan are officially relegated following the 4-1 setback while the Gunners hold their Champions League destiny in their own hands as they lock horns with Newcastle on the final day of the season.

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Brian Urlacher has been in a Chicago Bears jersey for his entire NFL career but next year he could be playing for a division rival. Urlacher is reportedly getting close to signing a contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

Urlacher, who missed the end of last season with an injury, is reportedly looking at a one or two year contract with the Vikings.

A source told Michael Sneed of the Chicago Tribune: “It’s getting close to happening, but Brian is leaning toward heading to Minnesota and is talking a one to two year contract.”

NFL.com reports that the Vikings have been closely monitoring Urlacher’s workouts and are reportedly getting close to offering the Pro Bowl linebacker a job.

Neither Urlacher nor the Vikings have commented on the report.

Urlacher joined the Chicago Bears out of New Mexico in 2000 and earned the NFL Rookie of the Year during his first year with the team. The linebacker would go on to earn 8 Pro Bowl selections and win the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2005.

Urlacher was hoping to finish his career in Chicago but he rejected the team’s $1.6 million offer earlier this year.

It was not a negotiation it was an ultimatum. Gonna miss my teammates. snip.ps/ultimatum

— Brian Urlacher (@BUrlacher54) March 21, 2013

Do you think Brian Urlacher will sign with the Minnesota Vikings?

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Manchester City beat Reading 2-0 at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday following the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini.

The Italian was relieved of his duties ahead of the encounter but City was able to pull out the victory and clinch second place in the process.

Goals from Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko ensured the visitors secured an automatic place in the Champions League next season.

City showed it meant business in the early going when Aguero pounced on a loose ball and unleashed a shot that Alex McCarthy did well to save.

McCarthy then made a fantastic double stop moments later when he kept out James Milner’s effort before blocking the follow-up.

Reading had its goalkeeper to thank for the 0-0 scoreline approaching the half-time interval but the youngster was finally beaten when David Silva set up Aguero on a platter to open the scoring.

It was a deserved lead for the visitors who were undoubtedly thankful that they had something to show for their dominance in the first 45 minutes.

Reading almost equalized five minutes after the restart when Pavel Pogrebnyak outmuscled two defenders to direct a header at goal that Joe Hart tipped away.

Yaya Toure then tried to double City’s advantage but once again McCarthy was up for the task and Reading remained in the game.

The home side turned on the pressure with 15 minutes to go and was almost rewarded but Carlos Tevez headed Nick Blackman’s effort off the line.

It was a close call for Manchester City who were on the back foot a little bit until substitute Edin Dzeko put the game to bed with two minutes remaining.

David Silva was once again the architect as he found Dzeko in the penalty area and the Bosnian cut inside before unleashing a shot that beat McCarthy.

Manchester City are now guaranteed an automatic place in the Champions League following the win and started the post Mancini era with a victory.

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