Sunday, June 28, 2009

BET Awards

The BET Awards - a show thrown into "total overhaul" by the death of Michael Jackson - were preparing for what was sure to be a spectacular celebration of the King of Pop, put on by an dazzling collection of the artists he influenced most. Already an affair of major star wattage, Sunday night's show was thrown under a white-hot spotlight in the wake of Jackson's death, adding attendees and guests, doubling the number of media requests and even lengthening the red carpet to accommodate all who want to take part.
It was not immediately clear whether any members of the Jackson family, who had been gathering at their Encino compound over the weekend, planned to attend or take part. Producers of the annual awards show - which recognizes the best in music, acting and sports - say they scrapped their plans and revamped the show to meet the moment.
Previously announced performers, such as Beyonce and Ne-Yo, who worked on their performances for weeks, hoped to change them to honor Jackson, producer Stephen Hill said. Other artists who hadn't planned to attend the ceremony, including Usher and Justin Timberlake, tried to catch last-minute flights to Los Angeles to participate, Hill said.

Lashley vs Sapp VIDEO

Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp was the main event in Ultimate Chaos Ultimate Chaos featured heavy weights Lashley vs. Sapp as the main event that took place in Biloxi, Mississippi Saturday night. The main event featured super heavyweights Bobby Lashley up against Bob Sapp, and Gilbert Yvel fighting Pedro Rizzo. The undercard featured UFC veterans as well as Affliction Entertainment Vice President Tom Atencio in his second MMA fight.

While Fight Force International may be a new promotion to most MMA fans, matchmaker Russell Schenck recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio that the weekend card featuring Bobby Lashley vs. Bob Sapp, Pedro Rizzo vs. Gilbert Yvel and more is just the beginning – and a continuation of what has already begun.

"We've done 14 mixed martial arts cards, about eight of them in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss.," Schenck said. "The shows that we've done are called the 'Blood and Sand' series, and we've done seven of those. Then we've done some smaller shows throughout the Gulf Coast area." Schenck said he and promoters Fight Force International, as well as co-promoters Prize Fight Promotions, are starting a new series in "Ultimate Chaos," but he also warns not to consider the group a new organization.

Kendra Wilkinson Wedding

Tons of people are searching for Kendra Wilkinson Wedding Pictures today after the former Playboy Playmate married NFL player beau Hank Baskett at the Playboy Mansion. At around 6:45 p.m., the Playmate and former Girls Next Door star, 23, walked down the aisle in a white dress, dripping in more than $100,000 worth of platinum jewelry by Michael Barin, including drop earrings, a pendant and bracelet. The groom also wore white, as did the groomsmen, while the bridesmaids were in lavender.
Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson got married last night at the Playboy mansion. Kendra and Hank got married on the lawn of the Playboy mansion, near the wishing well. What did Hugh Hefner think about his former girlfriend's wedding? He told E! "I could not be more delighted,". Hef also said "This is one of the happiest days in one of the happiest places on Earth."
Despite previous rumors, Hugh Hefner did not walk Kendra down the aisle. That honor went to Kendra's brother, Colin Wilkinson. Kendra's mom, Patty Wilkinson said "Watching Colin walk Kendra down the aisle was really emotional and beautiful,". Kendra's mom also said that "She looked breathtaking." Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson's wedding pictures have not been released to the public yet.
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