While she hasn’t really found that special someone yet, Tila Tequila looks to have traded in her penchant for females in exchange for a hunky new boyfriend.
In related news, Miss Tequila has been quite the tweeter as of late, taking to her Twitter page to announce the advent of the new Tila Army.
She wrote, “I have been up all night training w/ my private sensei with intense mind, body & soul of Ninja art. Tonight I trained for 7 hrs. I sleep now.”
LMAO! I'm just kidding tho! I shot this promo with SETH GREEN for his SKATE PARTY PROMO for ROBOT CHICKEN! I love him he's HILARIOUS! We shot this at my h...
Chargers LB Shawne Merriman clarified that he was not in a relationship with Tila Tequila when he was arrested on assault charges last month.
Merriman was later cleared of wrongdoing when prosecutors declined to press charges. The linebacker appeared on Fox Sports Radio and discussed the incident:
"It was a process that I had to go through. Obviously I was doing the right thing and I really thank my fans, the organization and my friends and family who were there who really know the right thing that happened.
"Most importantly it was reported that it was my girlfriend, that's not true at all, barely knew her, it was a friend and I was doing the best thing possible. I am just glad to be removed from the situation and back playing football again."
Merriman was arrested on the morning of Sept. 6 and accused of choking Tequila, an MTV host. He later said Tequila was intoxicated and he was trying to protect her. -- Sean Leahy
We know this is likely a publicity stunt ... but ... Tila Tequila is threatening on Twitter that she's going to commit suicide.
First Tila started going in on her African American Twitter friends - telling them to stop "playing the race card" and claiming that her "tax dollars" pay for their food.
Then, when they started returning fire, the chick said she was committing suicide.
Much has been written about the incident Sunday involving San Diego Chargers star Shawne Merriman and reality TV star Tila Tequila at the NFL star's home.
Well, this latest account, from San Diego's 10 News, suggests that Tequila was "unhappy she was not the only woman getting attention from Merriman."
Jealousy thus played a role in the early morning altercation.
Witnesses at Merriman's home said the three-time Pro Bowler went to his bedroom with two women, and Tequila was asked to join in by Merriman.
Naturally, Tila Tequila reacted angrily and threatened to have sex with a member of Merriman's entourage. According to sources, Tequila was drunk at that point, and proceeded to get naked, then attempted to leave the house.
Tequila accused Shawne Merriman of choking and throwing her to the ground while she was trying to leave the house. Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment. Both are felony charges.
The football star will not discuss specifics about the case. Asked to clarify his relationship with Tequila, the linebacker immediately contacted his attorney.
"I don't know if ... let me text my lawyer real quick," he said.
He later acknowledged that he and the MTV reality star were friends and had only known each other a short time: "If anyone feels this is a distraction for me, I apologize. I know my No. 1 priority is guys in the locker room."
Sources also tsay Tequila faked a neck injury, and when paramedics arrived they determined she was OK. However, Tequila insisted on going to the hospital.
On Wednesday, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department handed over its findings in the case to the District Attorney's office, which will review the sheriff's department documents to decide if charges will be filed against Merriman.
The attorney representing Tequila disputed Merriman's claim that she was drunk when the football player allegedly choked her and held her against her will.
Merriman and his attorney have both said they expect him to be vindicated. On Tuesday night, Tequila's attorney called Merriman's explanation "spin."
When Merriman bailed out of jail on Sunday, a court appearance was scheduled for Tuesday. If no charges are filed, that will be removed from the court calendar. If the DA's office hasn't decided, the appearance will be rescheduled.
Tila posted a cry for attention, er, message to fans earlier today, saying she hopes this "nightmare" will soon be over. We can only hope so too, girl.
