The Bachelor With Ben Flajnik Debuts: Caption This Photo

Happy 2012 my friends, it is time for the first Right Celebrity Caption This photo contest of the new year, woohoo! This week’s chosen topic is of course Bachelor Ben Flajnik, whose installment of the ABC show premiered last night. Ashley Hebert may have turned down his marriage proposal but last night 25 ladies set out to win Ben Flajnik’s heart. I have a few thoughts on this and I will be more than happy to share them with you but first let me give you the lowdown on our Caption This photo contest. It is really simple, as I am you already know. Take a look at the above pic of Ben and caption it by leaving your witty remarks about the new Bachelor in the below comments section. Then next Tuesday when a super hot new topic and picture are posted check back to see if your name is in print as the big winner! I told you it was easy, now get captioning. Ok so I will admit that I don’t usually watch The Bachelor but I was so intrigued by Ben on The Bachelorette I decided to tune in. All I can say is I sure [...]

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Iowa Caucus Comedown, Andrew Jenks Counts The Votes

'If I convinced a few of those ... girls I met the other night at Mullets to vote, maybe I could have swayed' the outcome, Andrew Jenks says from Iowa.
By Andrew Jenks


Andrew Jenks
Photo: MTV News

DES MOINES, Iowa — Up all night. It's 2 a.m. and I just got back from the Rick Santorum speech, followed by a Mitt Romney speech in which neither declared victory in the Iowa caucus.

Who ever, ever, ever thought this would happen? Romney, who a month ago never thought he could actually win in Iowa, one-on-one with Santorum, who two weeks ago nobody thought could win anything.

And the results we just got ... Romney by 8 votes. Eight votes! The closest Iowa caucus in history, it was declared on Wednesday (January 4). What?

If I convinced a few of those loud, beer-drinking girls I met the other night at Mullets to vote, maybe I could have swayed the election. If I'd pushed harder with that undecided couple ... things might have gone a different way.

But as I leave Iowa, I think about all those young people I've spoken with. I think about those eight that said they weren't going to vote. But it must be a proud day for them. They have a unique system: When it comes down to voting time, you go to a local school, firehouse, sometimes even a house, and talk it through with everyone — then you cast your ballot.

But I will also think about their lives in Iowa. Starting today, all of the cameras and worldwide press move on. On Thursday, Iowa will be a completely different state. And that is what makes this place so surreal. Within the last few weeks, I have gotten to know the locals, members of the media — I shook hands with nearly every candidate. But I don't know the name of a single person that lives on my floor in NYC.

When I saw Rick Santorum a few weeks back he smiled and said, "Oh, it's you guys again!" When I was at Drake, I saw a few students I met a month ago, and we talked for quite awhile. Leaving Iowa is strange, because it doesn't take long to really get to know everyone.

MTV is on the scene in Iowa! Head to Iowa.MTV.com for all our Iowa caucus coverage, and stick with PowerOf12.org throughout the presidential election season to follow Andrew Jenks on the campaign trail.

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Ke$ha Celebrates National Coming Out Day1672294

'We R Who We R' T-shirts support the Human Rights Campaign.
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Ke$ha design of t-shirts National Coming Out Day
Photo: Ke$ha

Kesha has joined forces with the Human Rights Campaign to help celebrate National Coming Out Day on Tuesday (October 11). The pop singer created a special message T-shirt, featuring a purple zebra, that proclaims "We R Who We R," the title of her hit anthem about individuality. The shirts sell for $35, with all proceeds supporting the HRC's work to achieve equality for the LGBT community. According to the HRC website, only 1,000 shirts will be produced. Others are also using the day to bring awareness to LGBT issues. Several notable celebrities will be honored by the Equality Forum, which is hosting an event and profiling notable LGBT members in pop culture. As LGBT History Month rolls on throughout October, Ricky Martin, Wanda Sykes, "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy and Pedro Zamora, a former "The Real World" castmember turned AIDS activist, all will be profiled by the organization. "We're the only minority worldwide that's not taught history at home, in school or religious institutions," said Malcolm Lazin, Equality Forum's founder and executive director. "Like every group that's been marginalized, it really helps to make the case why we should take real pride in ourselves and our community." Since launching the program five years ago, over 200 icons have been profiled, including Jane Lynch, Lady Gaga and Neil Patrick Harris. Lazin called LGBT month "empowering and life affirming." The message comes amid increased awareness about young people being bullied, including MTV's A Thin Line campaign. The MTV film "DISconnected," which premiered Monday night, focuses on issues in a world where technology controls personal lives. "I see the viciousness of people every day," said "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino on the "DISconnected" after show. "I kind of want to be a soldier in the field, so to speak, and try to combat the negativity with a positive message. I want to help open people's eyes up, like this movie does, to the negativity." Check out the Facebook page for "DISconnected."

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Murray will represent himself as he contests involuntary manslaughter conviction for which he faces up to four years in state prison.
By Kara Warner


Dr. Conrad Murray
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As expected, Michael Jackson's former doctor Conrad Murray has filed an appeal to challenge his involuntary manslaughter conviction.

According to TMZ, Murray filed the petition in pro per, which means he has decided to forego hiring legal representation and represent himself. He reportedly listed "Men's Central Jail" and his booking number in the space on the appeal document where a lawyer would normally list a firm's name or contact information. TMZ also reported that although Murray seems to be without a lawyer, he is still in communication with Nareg Gourjian, one of the attorneys who represented him during his manslaughter trial. "This case presents a gold mine of issues for any appellate lawyer," Gourjian told TMZ. "Dr. Murray is confident that the Court of Appeal will vindicate him." Following the guilty verdict, Murray's lead defense lawyer Ed Chernoff told CNN, "What matters most right now is trying to keep Dr. Murray from taking up a prison cell in this community. That's what we're focusing on right now, and we'll deal with an appeal after that." Murray was sentenced to four years in jail Tuesday, but due to overcrowding, he's unlikely to serve his full term.

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