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Support Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America With Former Steelers Head Coach Bill Cowher

Join Super Bowl Champion former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher tonight at the Viper Room for a charity event for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).

Snoop Dogg will be a special musical guest along with Queen V. Tickets are only $10 and all the proceeds benefit IAVA.

If you are in Hollywood – come support a great cause. For more info, click here.

Shannon Miller Photo Shoot For Tom Bush Family of Dealerships

Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller participated in a photo shoot yesterday for the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships.

The gold-medalist will be featured on local billboards in the Jacksonville, Florida area for the dealership.

Photo: Facebook

Andre Agassi Secures Elton John And Rob Thomas For Charity Event

Former tennis great Andre Agassi confirmed today that Elton John and Rob Thomas will be performing at his annual Grand Slam For Children event put on by the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.

“Reaching our 15th Grand Slam is an incredible milestone, and the support we’ve gotten from both the artists and those involved with our Foundation have made that possible,” said Agassi. “We’re honored that Elton & Rob will headline this special anniversary night, ultimately helping us make a difference in the lives of Agassi Prep students.”

Since 1995, the Grand Slam has raised nearly $82 million, including $8 million from the 14th event, to support a movement that’s improving education.

Celebrity Sighting: Eva Longoria Parker

Television actress Eva Longoria Parker was spotted cheering on husband, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker on Thursday night in San Antonio.

The San Antonio Spurs played host to the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs eliminated the Mavs from the playoffs with a 97 – 87 win. The Spurs will face the Phoenix Suns next round.

Congrats to the Spurs!

German Soccer Legend Tapped As World Cup Analyst

German soccer great Juergen Klinsmann has been hired to provide commentary for the rapidly approaching World Cup.

He will be a studio analyst on ESPN and ABC for the tournament, which runs from June 11-July 11.

“What I can bring to the table in analyzing games and talking is to make people understand what goes on on a soccer field actually reflects a nation,” he said. “I’d like to tell people why they’re playing a certain way, what’s in the back of their mind. It all goes back to roots of where they grew up and how they identify with their own nation.”

Klinsmann was the first player to score at least three goals in three World Cups: 1990, ’94 and ’98. He remains Germany’s second-leading World Cup goal scorer with 11.

Congrats on the new gig Juergen!

Venus Williams On Wendy Williams Show

While Venus was in New York City yesterday, the tennis champ taped an interview for the Wendy Williams Show. They will talk about her fashion line and her preparations for Wimbledon.

The interview will air this afternoon – check your local listings!

Check out show info here.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Book

Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss has spent the last four decades photographing iconic athletes and some of the most famous bikini clad models.

The photographer has decided to compile all the photos of the most gorgeous woman in the world and create a book appropriately titled Heaven.

When asked who he thought should buy the book, Walter responded “I think anyone involved in the fashion world. People who love models. Photographers. Maybe designers. I would hope the fashion world would embrace it. The sports lovers. Women should buy it for husbands. I doubt women are going to buy it and put it on a coffee table. This is obviously a Father’s Day gift.”

There you go – in case you need some gift ideas for Dad, here it is!

Athlete Sighting: Chris Paul

Since his team failed to make the NBA playoffs this season, New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul has some free time, which apparently he has been spending vacationing in Barbados this past week.

Venus Williams Stops By The Today Show

Tennis champ Venus Wiliams chatted with the ladies at the Today Show this morning about fashion and clothing design.

They also discussed the importance of sports in the lives of our youth – building self esteem, promoting team work and dedication.

Venus also owns her own interior design company and the ladies quizzed her about her love life. Venus has been linked to pro golfer Hank Kuehne and rumors are swirling that the pair are engaged.

Check out the video here.

Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson Call Their Dispute “A Big Misunderstanding”

Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson are withdrawing the allegations that Ortiz physically abused Jameson. Tito had said the dispute began over Jenna Jameson’s relapsing on Oxycontin, but a drug test revealed she was clean. He found pills in the pocket of her pants that were old, and that’s when the argument escalated.

Ortiz would be facing a huge loss of money if convicted of domestic violence, especially since Orange County Court records show that back in 1998 Tito was arrested for battery causing serious bodily injury. He was also charged but found not guilty by the jury, in the same incident, for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, another battery charge, and another assault charge. He was sentenced to 29 days in jail, three years probation, and 232 hours of community service.