jengpotski: January 2013

Sloane Stephens, 19, can now proudly say that she is the girl who defeated one of the greatest tennis players, Serena Williams. With a huge triumphant smile on her face, Sloane Stephens completed the 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 win against Serena Williams at the Australian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday. The recent tennis match is the farthest that Sloane Stephens has ever reached in a Grand Slam competition. The teenager has always looked up to her idol Serena Williams and even placed posters of the tennis superstar on her bedroom wall. Serena Williams reigns in the women’s tennis division as a 15-time major winner and a five-time Australian Open champion. However, the Wednesday tennis match destroyed her 20-match winning streak. Williams suffered ankle and back injuries during the match resulting to a three-minute medical check-up on court. When asked about what Sloane Stephens think about her victory, the teenager only uttered the words: "I don't even know. Oh, my goodness." Sloane has already competed with Serena Williams in the past but the second match-up proved she is ready and determined to win. Sloane’s mother, Sybil Smith, revealed that her daughter was not really paranoid competing against Serena but she was in fact excited about the match-up. "She wasn't so concerned about the hype and playing the greatest of all time. She just changed her mind-set and said, 'You know, it's just another tennis match. I've got to go compete, no matter who I'm playing against’," Smith shared. Sloane Stephens originally comes from Plantation, Florida but she currently resides in Bel Air, California. During her free time, Sloane is nothing but your usual teenager/daughter who loves to send text messages or post comments on Twitter, hang out with friends and go to the malls for a shopping spree. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts are definitely talking about this unexpected turn of events in the history of tennis. Hollywood as well as other sports legends are now aware of the name Sloane Stephens after her controversial win. "While it's not good for Serena, it's a great development for U.S. tennis. They've been waiting for a long time for someone to come to the forefront. It's too early to know what this will all mean but it's possible that they may have found the next up-and-coming female star,” Christine Brennan, a sports columnist for USA Today and sports consultant for ABC News, declared.

Apple iPhone 6 Rumors: Analyst Claims Upcoming Smart Phone Features Fingerprint Scanner - International Business Times

Prince Harry Runs After an Ice Cream Truck in Afghanistan [VIDEO] - Entertainment & Stars

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sophie Schmidt: 5 Things to Know About the Google Chairman’s Daughter - International Business Times

Taliban Claims Prince Harry Has Gone Mental

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/426857/20130123/taliban-claims-prince-harry-gone-mental.htm#.UP-EUfJ1SdE

Asteroid Mining: Deep Space Industries to Execute Mission on 2015 - International Business Times

Twitter Battle: Justin Bieber Ousts Lady Gaga with 33.3M Followers [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

Microsoft Surface Pro Scheduled for a Release on February 9 in US and Canada - International Business Times

Sophie Schmidt Recounted North Korea Trip with Her Father, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt on a Blog - International Business Times

Monday, January 21, 2013

US First Lady Michelle Obama Rolls Her Eyes at House Speaker John Boehner [VIDEO] - International Business Times

Prince Harry News: Royal Admitted Killing Taliban Rebels During Afghanistan Duty [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Casting News: Jennifer Lawrence Currently Leads for the Role of Anastasia Steele [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

Couple News: Amber Heard Dumped Johnny Depp for a French Woman [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Motorola X Phone vs. Nexus 5: Rumors on Smart Phone Features and Specifications - International Business Times

‘Sunrise’ Host David Koch Apologized for Controversial Public Breastfeeding Comments [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

2013 Gun Shows: 5 Injured in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/426016/20130121/2013-gun-shows-5-injured-north-carolina.htm#.UPy7lPJ1SdE

Couple News: Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne Ignores the Perth ‘F-word’ Scandal at Charity Event in Melbourne [SLIDESHOW] - Entertainment & Stars

Friday, January 18, 2013

UFO Sightings: High School Student Photographed UFO in Thailand - International Business Times

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Casting News: Felicity Jones, Krysten Ritter Open Up about Anastasia Steele Role [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

UFO Sightings: Expert Observed UFO Activity in Dunedoo, New South Wales - International Business Times

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Master Chef Marco Pierre White Slammed Behavior of Triple M Adelaide Radio Hosts - International Business Times

Chinese Billionaire’s Daughter Zong Fuli Complains about Being Loveless - International Business Times

Charlie Sheen Excited to be Grandfather, Daughter Cassandra Estevez Pregnant with First Child - Entertainment & Stars

Google Nexus 4: Manufacturer LG Dismiss Supply Issues as 'Groundless' - International Business Times

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Dan Brown Returns with New Book, ‘Inferno’ - International Business Times

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Casting Rumors: E.L. James Hinted Actor Garrett Hedlund to Portray Christian Grey? [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

Royal Fashion News: Zara Phillips Steals Style Limelight from Kate Middleton in Australia [SLIDESHOW] - Entertainment & Stars

UFO Sightings Accounted Close to NASA’s International Space Station [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/424510/20130116/ufo-sightings-accounted-close-nasa-international-space.htm#.UPZGefJ1SdE

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Unveils ‘Graph Search’ New Search Engine Tool! - International Business Times

Monday, January 14, 2013

Ryan Lochte Declines HS Senior Danielle Jennette as Prom Date: What He Did to Make it Up to Her? [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

NASA to Host Media Conference for Mars Curiosity Rover Update on January 15 - International Business Times

Washington D.C. Cop Richmond Phillips Left His Child in a Hot Car to Die - International Business Times

Royal Couple News: Kate Middleton to Give Birth in July, Prince William Posted ‘Household Help’ Ad [SLIDESHOW] - Entertainment & Stars

LG Display Takes Legal Action against Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 Screen - International Business Times

9-year-old Dalton Dingus Who Received More Than 700,000 Christmas Cards Died of Cystic Fibrosis - International Business Times

2013 Golden Globes Awards: Jodie Foster Acknowledges Being a Lesbian during Speech - Entertainment & Stars

Sunday, January 13, 2013

2013 Global No Pants Subway Rides: Event Took Place in Australia and Other Countries [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/423676/20130114/2013-global-pants-subway-rides-event-took.htm

Couple News: Representative Confirms Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Engagement News [SLIDESHOW] - Entertainment & Stars

Reddit Co-Founder Aaron Swartz Commits Suicide, Family Blames the Prosecutors - International Business Times

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Sony Xperia Z: Smart Phone Battle on Features, Specifications, Price and Release Date [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/423080/20130111/samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-sony-xperia-z.htm#.UPOpbPJ1SdE

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Odd Couple News: Divorce Granted to 70-year-old in Saudi Arabia Married to a Teen - International Business Times

Lady Gaga vs. Kelly Osbourne: Pop Singer Respond to ‘Fashion Police’ Host’s Negative Comments [SLIDESHOW] - Entertainment & Stars

LEGO Received Letter from 7-year-old Luka Apps Asking Replacement for Lost Christmas Toy [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/422989/20130111/lego-received-letter-7-year-old-luka.htm#.UO-zZax1SdE

Tom Cruise A Killjoy, Actor Declined Psy’s Dance Request to ‘Gangnam Style’ - Entertainment & Stars

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

ZTE Grand S vs. iPhone 5: Unveiled Smart Phone to Beat Apple’s Thin iPhone Design? [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/422143/20130109/zte-grand-s-vs-iphone-5-unveiled.htm#.UO0eGKz8tWk

NASA Considers the $2.6 B Keck Asteroid-Moon Mission - International Business Times

2013 Asteroid Apophis: Where to Watch the Asteroid’s Near-Earth January 9 Flyby - International Business Times

Ian Somerhalder Auctions Personal Copy of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Books for Charity - Entertainment & Stars

Odd Couple News: 70-year-old Man in Saudi Arabia Marries a 15-year-old Girl - International Business Times

Monday, January 7, 2013

Lego Mindstorms Proclaim EV3 Kit Feature on Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch [VIDEO] - International Business Times

‘Life of Pi’ Movie Competes with ‘The Hobbit’ for the Top Spot in Australian Box Office [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

Teenager Arrested After Posting on Facebook about His Drunk-Driving Stunt [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/421624/20130108/teenager-arrested-posting-facebook-drunk-driving-stunt.htm#.UOvBdKx1SdE

[PHOTOS] New South Wales Bushfire: Worst Fire Danger Recorded in Australia History

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/421608/20130108/new-south-wales-bushfire-worst-fire-danger.htm#.UOu3xax1SdE

NASA Astronomers Prepare for January 9 Asteroid Apophis Flyby near Planet Earth - International Business Times

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Justin Bieber Expresses Regret over Leaked Pot-Smoking Photos - Entertainment & Stars

Tasmania Bushfire: Police Braces for Deaths [PHOTOS]

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/421148/20130107/tasmania-bushfire-police-confirms-100-missing-persons.htm#.UOpLIKx1SdE

Apple iPhone Mini Rumors: Smartphone Price Ranges from $200 to $250 - International Business Times

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Movie Casting Conflict Continues Between Nina Dobrev and Lucy Hale - Entertainment & Stars

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Apple Will Not Repair the iOS 6 ‘Do Not Disturb’ Bug on iPhones - International Business Times

Chris Hemsworth vs. Stephen Amell: Who is The Perfect Christian Grey in “Fifty Shades of Grey” Film? - Entertainment & Stars

Couple News: 'Star Wars' Creator George Lucas Engaged to Mellody Hobson - Entertainment & Stars

Nina Dobrev vs. Lucy Hale: Actresses Battle the ‘2012 Hottest TV Chick’ Award

“The Vampire Diaries” actress Nina Dobrev came out victorious against “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale for the “2012 Hottest TV Chick” award. The battle of the actresses thickens the conflict story between the two since Nina Dobrev claimed that she does not want Lucy Hale to star opposite her boyfriend Ian Somerhalder in the upcoming “Fifty Shades of Grey” film. Nina Dobrev apparently made the major on-screen impression with the television viewers where Lucy Hale only came in at second place and Zooey Deschanel at the third spot. In Hollywood Life’s “Hottest TV Girls of 2012” contest, Nina Dobrev also appeared to be the frontrunner. Even though Lucy Hale lost to Nina Dobrev with the “Hottest TV Chick” award, she still has a strong chance of landing the female lead role of Anastasia Steele in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” film since she is constantly mentioned for the part. If ever Lucy Hale gets cast alongside Ian Somerhalder, this could be a huge blow for Nina Dobrev. Ian Somerhalder and Lucy Hale remain fan favorites in portraying the major characters Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. However, Nina Dobrev expressed her fear that Ian Somerhalder might fall for Lucy Hale if the pair officially gets cast in the highly anticipated “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie. In an ongoing survey at Wetpaint, both stars are included in the list of the potential actor and actress to portray the famous characters. Ian Somerhalder has a strong fan base that supports all of his professional and personal accomplishments. Meanwhile, Lucy Hale has attracted the “Fifty Shades of Grey” fans with her striking features similar to Anastasia Steele. The "Pretty Little Liars" actress has no upcoming movie projects which gives her an advantage in bagging the coveted female role. Also, Lucy Hale reportedly stated in an interview in June 2012 that portraying Anastasia Steele “would be freaking awesome.” “Fifty Shades of Grey” enthusiasts may have already considered the pairing of Ian Somerhalder and Lucy Hale since a fan-made video trailer has been posted on YouTube for months. It has already received more than 340,000 views.