GEORGE ZIMMERMAN MAKES FIRST COURT APPEARANCE

Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman made his first court appearance Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, as a court document provided new details on the prosecution’s case.

During the brief appearance, Zimmerman stood up straight, looked straight ahead and wore a gray prison jumpsuit. He spoke only to answer “Yes, sir,” twice after he was asked basic questions about the charge against him and his attorney. His hair was shaved down to stubble and he had a thin goatee, which appeared consistent with his booking photo from the day before. He had resurfaced Wednesday to turn himself in after weeks in hiding.

Judge Mark E. Herr said he found probable cause to move ahead with the case and that an arraignment would be held on May 29 before another judge.

A document prepared by prosecutors shed some light on why they chose to charge Zimmerman. The affidavit says Martin’s mother identified screams heard in the background of a 911 call as her son’s. There had been some question as to whether Martin or Zimmerman was the one calling for help. Prosecutors also interviewed a friend of Martin’s who was talking to him just before the shooting. The affidavit says Martin told the witness he was being followed and was scared.

Martin tried to run home, the affidavit says, but was followed by Zimmerman: “Zimmerman got out of his vehicle and followed Martin.” The affidavit says that “Zimmerman disregarded the police dispatcher” who told him to stop, and “continued to follow Martin who was trying to return to his home.” The Orlando Sentinel obtained the affidavit of probable cause before it was filed with the courthouse.

Speaking to reporters after the hearing, attorney Mark O’Mara said he was concerned that the case up to now has been handled in the public eye, with details coming out in piecemeal fashion. “It’s really supposed to happen in the courtroom,” O’Mara said, deflecting questions about evidence in the case and his client’s mental state. Earlier Thursday on NBC’s “Today” show, O’Mara said Zimmerman is stressed and very tired and hoping to get bail.

KENYA BELL TALKS BASKETBALL WIVES AND WHY SHE DIDNT WANT TO HURT EVELYN ON TV

Basketball Wives newbie Kenya Bell sat down with Juicy magazine to discuss her time on the hit VH1 show and how she really feels about Evelyn, Tami Jennifer and Keisha.

Juicy: What was going through your mind when Evelyn threw that bottle at you during dinner?

Kenya Bell: I’ve been professionally trained to fight thanks to my Dad. I have no fear of any of them and all of their bullying, negativity, and pure haterism. It’s sad that as women, they aren’t supporting my efforts to be independent as a woman and a mother, especially after I spent years helping my husband make it to the NBA and he’s chosen to ruin his life. [The cast] can talk all they want, as long as neither of them put their hands on me, they have nothing to fear.

Juicy: Speaking of your husband, what was the plastic surgery claims about?

KB: He’s decided to try and ruin my life by telling lies to the media about plastic surgery, etc. in attempt to ruin any possibility of me having a career. It seems that the women of ‘Basketball Wives’ would be on my side seeing what I’m going through.

Juicy: What made you invite Keisha to your video screening after she threw you under the bus?

KB: Actually that’s the result of editing. My video screening happened BEFORE the bottle throwing incident. I haven’t seen Keisha since she started the fight between Evelyn and I.

Juicy: You seemed to be taking the girls’ criticism very lightly at the screening…

KB: I’m a very cultured individual. I’ve worked in corporate America and shook hands with the President. I know the difference between what’s good and what isn’t, so when someone tells me something is horrible and I know it’s not, it’s laughable to me.

Juicy: The girls seem to think you’re jacking their style. What’s your response?

KB: In response to me “jacking” their style . . . I’ve been me since birth, and although I’m younger than most of them (oh wait I forgot, I’m 40 according to them!), ask those who know me the best, I haven’t changed.

Juicy: To set the record straight, when it comes to Jen do you adore her the way the girls claim?

KB: Jen has been the only person in the group that has been consistently nice to me and I appreciate that. Because of that, I consider her someone that I can become friends with. It’s soooo sad that they have a “mob” mentality and because Jen refuses to “join the crowd” and hate me like they have decided to do before they even got to know me, all of a sudden they say I idolize her. It’s their way of trying to make Jen not like me. I’m so proud of Jen for being an individual.

Juicy: What are your current thoughts on Tami?

KB: I’m very surprised to see the footage of Tami talking bad about me behind my back. I still feel that she has a good heart, that’s why she stepped in between Evelyn and I. Because of the supposed “stabbing” that my husband accused me of, I really didn’t want to have to hurt Evelyn on national television, so I appreciated that. But as a fellow mother of two, it’s very disappointing that she was so mean and hurtful knowing she went through the same things I’m going through on the show.

JENNIFER WILLIAMS SPEAKS ON EVELYN AND BASKETBALL WIVES

Jennifer Williams of Basketball Wives sat down with Shade 45 to discuss all of the drama happening this season and why her former BFF is so angry this season...

On Her Fight With Evelyn
She actually is very angry. When she jumped on the table…that wasn’t…I don’t know what was going on. We were actually filming at a horse track. We were in the presidential suite okay. We were all dressed up and it just got real ghetto and I’m thinking like, ‘Is this really happening? This is crazy’. Evelyn is really angry and really, I don’t know why. I’m going to be honest with you, I’ve known Evelyn for a really long time and she’s always been somewhat of a hothead, but I’ve never seen her to this extent, all angry and doing all kinds of crazy s–t.

I don’t know if it’s for TV or if she’s real angry. I feel like this: you’re supposed to be so happy, you’re supposed to be getting married, you should not be letting little bulls–t phase you. If you’re really, really happy, then you don’t let little petty s–t phase you. I don’t know what’s really going on with her but that person jumping on top of tables and doing all that is not the person I know. I would never be friends with someone like that. It’s not even my personality. So I’m just looking at her like, ‘You wanna take that Halloween costume off? What’s really going on?’

I really don’t know what the issue is. My thing is this, let me just say this about the blog — when that blog came out I was in Italy and then we filmed the reunion show. So the blog was already out when I saw her in L.A. at the reunion show. I had spoke to her when I was in Italy, nothing, okay. That was in July. Now, we start filming in November and all of a sudden she’s mad about this blog and I’m like, ‘Hold up, I know for a fact this blog came out before the reunion.’

On Getting Slapped
It’s crazy because I’m from the suburbs and I’ve never had a fight in my life. This is not normal. We’re like in our 30s, why are we going around fighting?

On If There Are Any Married & Happy Basketball Couples
People put on a front to the outside world. You never know what’s going on inside someone’s home. It’s like a lot of times, yeah, I do see people that are married and they may look happy but I know some inside s–t going on and I’m like, ‘Okay girl.’ The thing about it is, like these wives, I think they know but they’re kind of in denial. They’re comfortable with their lives and no one wants to shake it up so it’s like, go with the flow.

On Her Divorce From Eric
We are still technically married, we are going through a divorce. We don’t have a pre-nup and it’s funny you said that because I hadn’t really spoke to Eric since he threw a drink in my face and I had a conversation with him for the first time I think it was about a week ago. He apologized over text but I think something like that you should pick up the phone and apologize. It was actually a cool conversation. He said, ‘You know, money was never an issue for me. I want you to be comfortable.’ We’ll see.

On if Eric Tried to Reconcile
Yes and No. One minute it’s like he loves me and the next minute he hates me. It just depends on the way the wind blows that day. I’m definitely over it. We were together for a long time. We had a lot of memories.[...]I’ll always have love for him but I’m not in love with him and that’s two very different things.

BRANDON MARSHALL OPENS UP ABOUT DISORDER

New Chicago Bears widereciever Brandon Marshall recently opened up about his personality disorder that has got him into a few run ins with the law...

‘‘A lot of people are afraid to talk about it — it’s taboo in our communities. But I’m willing to use myself, make myself and my family vulnerable, to break the stigmas.’’

"Since I’ve been in the league, things have been very rough for me. From Day 1, I’ve always wanted better for myself, on and off the field. To finally get an answer — to finally be in a place where someone can help me — that was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. But it was scary because someone is telling you, ‘Hey, you have to go through this therapy. You have to stay up here and talk to me.’ But the outcome was amazing.’’

He says his anger was, ‘‘my gift and my curse, because without that passion, without that intense approach to the game, which comes from a lot of my pain, a lot of my anger, I wouldn’t be here today.’’

‘‘This thing is bigger than me. We’re losing lives. When I was in treatment, there was a young lady who took her life. ‘It’s one of the most devastating disorders out there, but it’s the most treatable, and with the proper help and the proper treatment, we can make a huge impact in our community.’’

Great to hear his doing good and trying to better himself in his situation....

FROMER PUSSYCAT DOLLS MEMBER MELODY THORNTON SHOW BREASTS

Attention seeking is a big thing in Hollywood so why not show your titties to the world on the red carpet. Melody Thornton didn't think it was a big deal as the singer showed up to the Elle gala bearing it all...

Anything for fame and attention right?

YANDY CONFIRMS SHE IS PREGNANT

Love and Hip Hop breakout star Yandy Smith has finally confirmed what we all have been saying since that so called reunion in February that the reality star and ex manager of Jim Jones is pregnant. Yandy tweeted a pic of her pregnant on instagram saying:

“You wanted to know now you know!!!! #POW”

Rumor has it the father is her longtime boyfriend and not Jim Jones lol! Her bestie and costar Kimbella is also expecting as well. Season 3 should be interesting especially if Crissy is knocked up too. Catch Yandy on 106th and Park tonight.

NICKI MINAJ SHOOTS ADIDAS AD IN BROOKLYN

Rap superstar Nicki Minaj shot a adidas ad last night in Brooklyn with famous photographer Jeremy Scott. The ad is for adidas fall/winter 2012 campaign.