Tila Tequila showed off bruises on her arms yesterday while leaving a hotel in Beverly Hills. The reality star claims that they are the result of alleged violence at the hands of her (ex?) boyfriend Shawne Merriman. She had him cuffed using a citizen’s arrest this past weekend. [Photo: Splash News Online]
Before being accused of choking reality star Tila Tequila, NFL star Shawne Merriman had some oddly foreshadowing words about his allegedly violent behavior. The football star, who appears in the October issue of Playboy, said, “I’m so dangerous right now, I scare myself,” when asked about his rebuilt body.
Shawn, whose nickname is “Lights Out” for his ability to knock players out, tells the mag, “…on the field, I’m a beast and a killer.” Shawne also shared that he had a rough upbringing “and some of the unfortunate things that happened are why I’m able to do what I do now. I’m built for everything that’s taking place now.” In high school, “parents sent letters complaining that I shouldn’t be on the field with their sons, that I was an animal. It was hilarious. They stopped letting me hit in practice. Whenever we had contact drills, they’d send me over to another field, where I would practice hitting dummies.”
Sounds ferocious! [Source: Playboy; Photo: Courtesy of Playboy]
NFL player Shawne Merriman is doing what he can to clear his name after being accused of choking reality star Tila Tequila this weekend. In a statement released late Sunday, Merriman, who only refers to Tequila as an acquaintance and not his girlfriend, wrote, “At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided. We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety.”
To corroborate Merriman’s story, staff at the bar where the two had been hanging out on Saturday night say that Tequila had several drinks and invited them to do a shot with her, while Merriman only had water. On Sunday, in an attempt to tell her side of things, Tequila took to Twitter, saying that she is allergic to alcohol and her name is just an ironic nickname and she never drinks (the tweet appears to have been removed). Merriman is accused of battery and false imprisonment, and as a result of the altercation, Tequila spent the night at the hospital while Merriman spent 2 1/2 hours in jail before posting bail.
Though he didn’t reveal additional details about the evening, he seems confident that his name will be cleared once additional facts are revealed, saying, “I think when it all surfaces, it will be a different situation. Period.” [Photos: GettyImages]
Tila Tequila is in the hospital after reportedly being attacked by her NFL boyfriend. The Shot At Love star, real name Tila Nguyen, made a 911 call in the early hours of Sunday morning, after an incident with her San Diego Chargers boyfriend Shawne Merriman. “Nguyen told deputies she had been choked and physically restrained by Merriman when she attempted to leave his residence,” it’s reported.
When the police arrived at the scene, Tila signed a citizen’s arrest warrant, which charged him with battery and false imprisonment. Before the incident, the couple had been enjoying an evening at Stingaree nightclub in San Diego, without any sign of problems, according to TMZ.
Tila has now reportedly been released from the hospital, although Merriman remains in police custody at San Diego County jail with his bail set at $58,000. [Photo: Getty Images]
Chris Brown looked like he was enjoying himself at Diddy’s White Ball in Beverly Hills over the weekend — and got chatting up close and personal with Rihanna look-alike Teyana Taylor. The two had already been spotted sitting together courtside at the NBA finals, and it was pointed out that her style looked similar to Rihanna’s. But don’t think she’s taken fashion tips from Chris’ ex. “I’ve always dressed like that. I’ve always had style … I’ve had that Mohawk now for months,” Teyana previously explained. OK!
The charity bash was a celeb-stuffed affair, with guests like co-hosts Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Khloe Kardashian, Tila Tequila, Tara Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah Carey and Russell Brand all nearly blinding us with their bleached-out duds. [Photos: Getty Images Entertainment, Splash News Online]
Many more pics of Diddy’s annual soirée below.
No boring little black dresses at this event! The outfits on the red carpet at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada were all about stripes, lace, color, cutouts, metallics, and designer tights. Stars like Kim Kardashian, Kelly Clarkson, Tila Tequila, and the Black Eyed Peas kept things colorful in wild getups that spiced up the red carpet. Check out our gallery from the MuchMusic Video Awards! [Photos: Splash News Online]
Despite their celebrity status, stars are no more immune to style blunders than you and I. Whether it may be a planned disclosure or an accidental mishap, butt cleavage is a common mistake. We’ve brought you galleries of the most shocking camel toes and over-the-top cleavage, but now it’s time to turn things around (quite literally) and bring you 45 of the most heinous, awkward, and impossible-to-forget butt cracks. Happy snackin’. (Ew). [Photo: Splash News Online, Getty Images]
Was she or wasn’t she? After a bizarre Twitter incident last month, in which Tila Tequila claimed to be pregnant but then quickly deleted the statement off of her Twitter, the Shot At Love star says she is not “currently” pregnant but leaves it to the imagination whether she was or wasn’t pregnant before - and if so, if the babydaddy was alleged boyfriend Ray J.
“I just felt the need to clear up the rumors for all of my fans because I care about you and want you to know the truth,” she blogs. “The point is…maybe I was pregnant or maybe I wasn’t pregnant. I think that is something very personal but I’m going to clear that up now and say that I am not currently pregnant.”
Being pregnant is personal, that’s why most people don’t write about it on Twitter! [Source: People; Photo: Getty Images]
Rumor has it the sexy reality TV vixen is pregnant. ONTD has a screenshot of Tila Tequila’s twitter feed, in which she admits to being knocked up. Of course, this could be a big cry for attention or possibly a Photoshop hoax.
officialTila - Before I bounce, and since it’s late…Im gonna tell ya’ll something REAL FAST, then delete it ok?
officialTila - Since nobody is awake…reason why I’ve been feeling sick on and off lately is because yes, I am pregnant! *GASPS******* Ok bye.
It’s probably too good to be true and someone is just messing with our heads, but Tila does seem to be going through some major drama right now. A few days ago she took to her twitter saying cryptic things like:
officialTila - Pt 2: Aside from that though….I have some huge news to announce that would SHAKE the whole country up, but maybe I shouldn’t announce it9:51 PM May 12th from web
officialTila - Pt 3: cuz if I tell people this….I’m telling you….it would just change EVERYTHING! Everyone will be VERY shocked…so Imma hush 4 now9:52 PM May 12th from web
officialTila - Trust me, this is LIFE CHANGING and not a small thing. Even I was shocked when I found out….Let’s all pray. Let’s just say I got hip hop.9:54 PM May 12th from web
Could our girl really be pregnant? If so is it possible it’s Ray J’s? Anyone else smell a new reality show on the horizon? And if all this is true it may account for why girlfriend’s boobs looked extra large last week at the Maxim Hot 100 party. [Photo: Getty Images]
