Look at the funniest thing to happen last night on late night television! Keep up the good work, people.
Celebrity Buzz A former associate of Shaq, Robert Ross, claims in a lawsuit that the basketball star asked him to assassinate enemies and mistresses. Among the targets: a member of the Crips who disrespected O'Neal in front of his wife, a mistress for whom O'Neal had paid for an abortion, and a “renown (sic) record producer.” He was also asked to break the arm of a rival NBA player. Ross doesn't confirm if he carried out the alleged hits, but he seems to be implying that he'd like compensation for services rendered. (via tmz.com)
Shaquille O'Neal is a true renaissance man. Since arriving in Boston the Big Shamrock has posed as a statue, sung at “Cheers”, and now taken a turn leading the Boston Pops. You gotta love it when an orchestras play “We Are The Champions.”
Further proof Shaq is settling in nicely in Boston. The Big Shamrock sat down for some drinks and a little singing at the landmark pub.
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Desperate for frontcourt depth and intrigued by what the self-described “Most Dominant Ever” big man has left in his 38-year-old tank, the Boston Celtics were “close” on Tuesday, according to a league source, to signing center Shaquille O'Neal for next season.
First, he pwns Oprah. Now he's back with a touching ode to the forbidden pleasure of Krispy Kreme. God, I love this Mariah song.
Celebrity Buzz When Shaq tells his legions of Twitter followers he's at a diner, it means he wants them to come find him. The basketball star and Twitter icon not only graciously met two tweeters who tracked him down, he tipped his waiter $160! After the meeting, Shaq posted a note to all of his follows that they are forever connected in 'Twitteronia' and should always approach the 7'1” bball star. And THAT's how good publicity is done. Ashton Kutcher, take note!
What’s the ideal gift for a basketball-obsessed president? [Editor's Note: Barack gets a really, really big autographed shoe from his friend Shaquille O'Neal. When you're president, maybe Shaq will send you shoes too.]
Sports Buzz You can now sign up for the authentic Shaq Twitter, as opposed to the fake Twitter than inspired Shaq to start his own. “Somebody out there was trying to use my language and trying to speak for me,” says Shaq, so “I thought I’d do it myself.” The Twitter is actually Shaq texting, so now you can help Shaq make lunch decisions (note: do not pick McDonalds. Shaq is on a diet.)
Sports Buzz Shaq’s first game for the Phoenix Suns is against Kobe and the Lakers. First teammates, then rivals, and now rivals again. Has Shaq finally gotten in shape? Can he play nice with new teammates? Watch tonight and find out.