Yikes! Woman Jumps 35 Stories To Her Death To Escape Cops!

A woman, Elizabeth DeMaria was wanted for fraud charges tried to escape her fate by jumping 35 floors to her death.

A search warrant was released Friday and investigators forced their way into Elizabeth's room at the MGM Grand In Las Vegas and saw her throw her laptop over the balcony before jumping herself.

According to reports:

DeMaria, 46, was charged in 2010 with 11 counts of fraud and 11 counts of theft. She was accused of conning nine victims out of $200,000 by telling them they were investing in a media company called The Vegas Channel. Authorities say she allegedly bought luxury items for herself instead.
After tracking her to the resort, the investigators knocked and announced their intent to serve a bench warrant for her failure to show at a court-mandated May 10 status check when she was out of jail on bail. A female voice could be heard in the room, but requests to open the door were ignored.

The remains of DeMaria's laptop were recovered as evidence. Investigators said she had been renting the room since the day she failed to appear in court. While DeMaria insisted investor funds records show money being deposited into an account titled "Luxury Lifestyles Las Vegas."

SOURCE: Washington Post

Oh Boy! Michael Jordan's Son Busted For Fighting

His father is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever lace up in the NBA, but Central Florida’s Marcus Jordan isn’t concerned about that. The son of former NBA great Michael Jordan was arrested in Omaha early Sunday following a disturbance outside a downtown hotel.

According to ESPN, police responding to a call at the Embassy Suites found hotel security trying to subdue Marcus Jordan, who was having an argument with two women in the hotel driveway at 2:11 a.m.

Police say that Jordan was "very animated, intoxicated and uncooperative," and it took multiple officers to control and handcuff him.

Jordan was booked at the Douglas County Department of Corrections for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and obstructing. He had been released by Sunday night.

Jordan currently plays for the University of Central Florida, last season he averaged 13.7 points.

BET Awards 2012

With all the star power at the BET Awards - Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Samuel L. Jackson, to name a few - the most stirring moment came not from a superstar, but from the mother of one.

Whitney Houston's mother Cissy provided the emotional highlight of Sunday's ceremony as she sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in tribute to her late daughter, leaving audience members like Beyonce and Soulja Boy in tears.

Mariah Carey opened the tribute, and her voice wavered as she told stories about Houston. She recalled the last time she saw Houston last year, and how the two laughed and gossiped together.

 

 "I miss my friend," Carey said. "I miss hearing her voice and laughter."

R&B singer Monica was vocally top-notch as she sang "I Love The Lord," a gospel song once sang by Houston; Brandy sang two upbeat Houston hits, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "I'm Your Baby Tonight." Chaka Khan blazed the stage with "I'm Every Woman," which Houston remade. Gary Houston, Whitney's brother, also performed; and Houston's "Waiting to Exhale" cast mates - Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine - also honored the singer.

But it was Cissy Houston's soaring performance that brought the audience to their feet, and had many dabbing their eyes. The tribute came five months after Houston's death: She died the night before the Grammy Awards of an accidental drowning complicated by heart disease and cocaine use.

As compelling as that moment was, the show was also defined by its low points: Entire segments of performances, from Nicki Minaj to Rick Ross, were muted out due to foul language and obscenities, though several vulgarities were heard on air.

It started during the opening number by West's G.O.O.D. music group, which included Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz. There were long moments of censored silence when the rappers performed "Mercy," though not all the offending words were bleeped out. Moments later, Jackson, the show's host, was joined by Spike Lee as they did a comedic version of Jay-Z and West's hit song "... In Paris," to laughs.

"Two distinguished Morehouse men," Lee joked after the performance, referencing the alma mater of the two.

The censor police also worked overtime when Rick Ross performed with his Maybach Music Group and during Minaj's performance and acceptance speech for best female hip-hop artist. Minaj's win was her third consecutive time taking the prize.

"I really, really appreciate BET for keeping this category alive, and I appreciate all the female rappers doing their thing, past, present and future," she said, before uttering an obscenity.

Best gospel winner Yolanda Adams, who also performed, gently took some of her peers to task, urging them to act mature and use their fame wisely.

"We need all of y'all," she said onstage. "I'm saying the world needs everyone in this room. Please make sure that you use your gift responsibly, 'cause we're watching. Our babies are watching, and they want to be like us."

West, the most nominated act of the night with seven, and Jay-Z won the ceremony's top prize, earning video of the year for "Otis." They also won best group.

Beyonce was the second most nominated act with six. She won video director of the year (along with Alan Ferguson) and best female R&B artist and thanked the genre and her female influences.

"I fell in love with music by listening to R&B. It's the core of who I am," she said, giving special thanks to Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige and "Whitney Houston, my angel."

When she lost video of the year to Jay-Z and West, she playfully hit her husband and laughed. The joking continued: Moments later, as West was giving his acceptance speech, Jay-Z interrupted him and said: "Excuse me Kanye, I'm gonna let you continue, but ...," and the audience erupted with laughter, recalling West's infamous interruption of Taylor Swift's MTV Video Music Awards speech a few years back.

Chris Brown was also a double winner, picking up his second consecutive win for best male R&B artist, and the "Fandemonium" award for a third time.

Brown also performed in his first televised appearance since the New York City nightclub brawl between his entourage and Drake's. Brown, his girlfriend, his bodyguard and NBA star Tony Parker were among those injured in the June 14 encounter, where bottles were thrown.

Drake didn't show, despite being nominated.

The tone of night fluctuated frequently, as the show shifted from hotly anticipated performances to solemn moments to irreverence. Usher performed his groove "Climax," and Minaj sported a blonde wig with pink tips as she performed the songs "Champion" and "Beez In the Trap," which featured 2 Chainz.

D'Angelo returned to the television spotlight with his first performance in years as he attempts a comeback.

The night also featured some tributes to deceased greats: Chante Moore performed a medley of Donna Summer's hits and Valerie Simpson sang a song in honor of her husband and writing partner Nick Ashford. Don Cornelius, Dick Clark and Hal Jackson were remembered. Even West offered tributes: after his performance, he name-dropped Rodney King and Whitney Houston in a verse that got cheers from the crowd, including his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian.

Presenters included Taraji P. Henson, Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx, who wore a T-shirt that had a picture of Trayvon Martin, the Florida teen killed by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman.

Frankie Beverly featuring Maze were honored with the lifetime achievement award, and they were serenaded with performances by Tyrese, Faith Evans and Joe. Rev. Al Sharpton received the humanitarian award, and urged the crowd to vote this November.

"This election is not just about Obama, this is about your momma," he said.

How to Build a Better Burger

The Meat: Fat Is Good (It's True!) You want a burger packed with rich, beefy flavor and drip-ping with juice, right? Well then, you want--and need--fat. It's the source of all that messy goodness. So do two things: (1) Find a butcher you trust and order freshly ground chuck (stay away from the stuff that's been sitting around in a Styrofoam tray for days), and (2) ask for a ratio of 80 percent meat to 20 percent fat--the magic formula. It'll yield a juicy burger, but not one that triggers flare-ups when excess grease hits the coals. Memorize this ratio and you can't go wrong.

The Patty: Be Gentle

The less you handle the meat, the better--kneading is for bread. A loosely formed patty will be more succulent, more...luscious. To shape it, grab a handful of beef and form a round patty by gently turning the meat while cup-ping the edge with your palms; lightly press the top to flatten it as you go. Stop when you've got a 4" patty that's about 3/4" thick (six or seven turns). Burgers contract as they cook, causing the middle to push up into a dome. To avoid this, make a small indentation in the center of the patty with your thumb. This keeps the burger flat as it cooks. One more thing: Spatulas were made for flipping, not pressing on the patty. Hear that hissing sound when you do? That's all the flavorful juices dripping on the coals--they belong in the burger.

The Seasoning: S&P Are All You Need

Think about your favorite burgers, whether at In-N-Out or your neighborhood pub. The reason they're so good is simple: The cooks start with fresh, quality beef and then don't add much to it. No Worcestershire sauce, no onion, no egg (save that for meatloaf). As with steak, let beef speak for itself and allow the intense heat of the grill to draw out its natural flavors. The method: Season one side of a patty generously and evenly with salt and pepper. Grill it, seasoned side down. Then, before flipping, season the other side. Done.

The Cheese: Go All-American

You know that moment when American cheese reaches a molten, near-liquid state, seeping into the crags of the crisp patty, merging with the juices and special sauce? That's what you want. That's what everyone wants. So let the fancy-pants chefs crumble Roquefort on their burgers. You should keep it classic.

The Bun: We Say Potato

Squishy. Not a word typically used as a compliment. But that's what a burger bun should be. It should almost fuse with the meat--a moist, soft wrapper for the patty. We love potato rolls (available at any supermarket) straight from the bag. They're just sturdy enough to hold their shape, soft enough to let you appreciate the burger's texture, and a touch sweet, which is a great foil for the salty, savory beef.

Condiments Count

We'll say it again: Focus on great meat and the right seasoning, and this burger will deliver. If you want to dress it up, let these toppings do the work.

Tomato: We wait all year for juicy, peak-season tomatoes. Now's the time to indulge.

Special Sauce: When ketchup and mayo meld, well, magic happens. To taste what we're talking about, try our signature Special Sauce recipe.

Pickles: Briny, crisp pickles add pucker and punch to a rich burger. Skip the bread-and-butters-- they're just too sweet--and try a few classic dill slices instead.

Onion: Lay a slice or two of raw onion on the bottom bun before you put the burger on top. The fatty juices will run onto the onion and soften it just so.

Lettuce: Frilly green-leaf lettuce and other delicate greens go limp when they hit a hot burger. Stick with iceberg; it's got backbone and off-the-charts crunch.

New Music: Azealia Banks ft. Styles P "Nathan"

The mermaid rapstress Azealia Banks shows love to the streets that raised her in the Styles P-assisted "Nathan." Haters, take that, take that.

Chris B Disses Drake in New Freestyle

Uh-oh! Is Chris Brown firing off at Drzzy Drake?

New Music: Game & Chris Brown - "I Don't Like (Remix)" (Drake Diss)



“A fuck ni**a, that’s that shit I don’t like/ They throwin’ bottles, I’m throwin’ models just ’cause I give a bitch long pipe. Doing shows on the soccer field/ that's dome right? I be singin’, he be singin’, so it’s on, fight/ But hold up, I ain’t give a ni**a no green light/ This head up, my bread up, one on one, what you scared, bruh?/ Matter fact, take care bruh, you a pu**y ni**a/ My ni**a Tunechi, yeah that ni**a nice/ Shout out to Nicki, man, that ass tight/ Them eyebrows, man, them shits is yikes/ OVO, you overdosed, screamin’ YOLO no, I live twice.”

Usain Bolt says movement in the blocks distracted him before ill-fated 100m

Jamaican runner Yohan Blake shocked the track world on Friday when he beat world record holder Usain Bolt in the 100m dash at the Jamaican Olympic Trials.

On Saturday, Bolt said movement by runners next to him made him get a bad start.



The Jamaica Observer reports Bolt said his fellow racers flinched in both the finals and the semifinals:

Bolt said in the finals he saw Nesta Carter beside him flinch, "I lost focus and when the gun went I was not focussed," and in the semi-finals "the guy next to me moved and it threw me off; I see these guys in my peripheral vision and it is kinda hard to ignore them so when they move its gonna throw me off a little bit and I got left and when I get left it is hard."

No false start was called, but track and field officials may be hesitant to call a false start because of the IAAF's one-and-done rule. The current rule disqualifies a runner after just one false start. Bolt was disqualified in the semifinals of the 2011 world championships. Though he's the world's fastest man, he's not the world champion.

I'm not alleging any wrongdoing on behalf of Jamaican track officials. It's more they are giving athletes the benefit of the doubt. In the face of a rule so harsh, who can blame them?