Surely one of the last places you’d expect violence to break out at is during a Mother’s Day parade, but that’s exactly what happened in New Orleans on May 12. Reportedly multiple shooters opened fire during holiday festivities, injuring at least 17 people.

17 Injured During Mother’s Day Shooting

There were about 200 people in the area of the shooting, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Ron Serpas said. The 17 people were injured when they were grazed by bullets — thankfully, most of the wounds suffered were not life-threatening, and no deaths have been reported.

One 10-year-old girl was among the injured, though she was said to be in good condition. Reportedly, three or four of the victims had to undergo surgery, their conditions have not yet been updated.

NOPD Chief: ‘We’ll Get Them’

The Superintendent stated that the violent act was carried out by three suspects, who were seen fleeing the scene in New Orleans’ 7th Ward neighborhood. One of the suspects has been described as a man between the ages 18 and 22 with short hair in a white shirt and blue jeans, according to the Times-Picayune. Two guns were likely used. No arrests have been made yet, and a motive for the shooting has not been found.

The 7th Ward, where the shooting occurred, is a mix of low to middle-income houses. It was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and only about 60 percent of its residents have returned since.

New Orleans police have vowed to act swiftly and find the culprits of this senseless act. “We’ll get them. We have good resources in the neighborhood,” Superintendent Ron Serpas said.

WATCH: NOPD Chief Ron Serpas Gives Details On Mother’s Day Shooting

– Andrew Gruttadaro

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2. Adam Lanza Identified As Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooter
3. Suspects Taken Into Custody After Shooting At Lone Star College Campus

On Friday, Feb 1 an intimate cocktail party with a special performance by Santigold will take over the city and that is just the start of the fun as an after-hours event on Saturday/Sunday with DJ sets by Solange Knowles and Diplo are sure to make The Audi Forum the place to be during Super Bowl Weekend!

Jeremy Renner, Stacy Keibler, Ashley Greene, Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and so much more will be helping Audi host a weekend of exclusive events with special performances that will never be forgotten all to celebrate Super Bowl XLVII at the Audi Forum New Orleans.

The brand has become known for its star-studded Super Bowl celebrations and creative ad spots and this year Audi will create a luxurious space at the historic Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The Audi Forum will play host to exclusive events throughout the weekend including an intimate cocktail party on Friday night with a special performance by Santigold and a late night event on Saturday night featuring deejays Solange Knowles and Diplo.

In addition, Audi will bring a fleet of stunning vehicles to New Orleans for the weekend.

So HollywoodLifers, When it comes to class and fun, you can always count on Audi. Its going to be a blast!

Russ Weakland

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At this INVITE-ONLY VIP shopping experience, celebrities, athletes and tastemakers will pick up their custom 1 MX shirt from the Express Ultimate Shirt Shop. Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while their shirts are monogrammed on-site.

The party heats up at 5 pm with the Express Welcome to New Orleans Happy Hour where guests will enjoy cocktails while rocking out to live DJ sets. It should be an amazing time with Express, check out all the fun they have lined up below!

EXPRESS 1MX Ultimate Shirt Shop and Welcome to New Orleans Happy Hour!

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Noon to 5pm – EXPRESS 1MX Ultimate Shirt Shop

5pm to 7pm – EXPRESS Welcome to New Orleans Happy Hour

Hyatt Regency
French Quarter D.H. Holmes Room
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

EXPRESS Super Bowl Viewing Party!

Couldn’t score tickets to the big game? Don’t fret! Locals, visitors and football enthusiasts are invited to join Express for the hottest viewing party in NOLA. Guests will be treated to food and beverage specials, games and prizes while rooting for their favorite team. This event is open to the public, so grab your friends and join in on the fun!

Hosted by LSU Alum Rueben Randle from NY Giants and Curtis Lofton from New Orleans Saints

Sunday, February 3, 2013

5pm to 8:30pm

Poppy’s Time Out
500 Port of New Orleans Place suite 80, New Orleans, LA 70130

About the 1MX Shirt

Throughout the years the shirt has become widely popular from coast to coast selling millions in a range of 10 staple colors with an additional 10 colors rotated in per season. America’s best fitting shirt features an engineered collar, sleeve caps, interlining (hand patterned for the perfect fit), French seams, stretch fabric (97% cotton, 3% spandex) and includes highly engineered built in stretch for custom fit. With two styles of the shirt including the “Modern” and “Fitted,” both available in all sizes (XS-XXL) at a reasonable price ($49.90), EXPRESS is thrilled to be a part of the everyday attire for men across the country.

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Russ Weakland

The Maxim Party presented by Patrón Tequila, along with valued partners “Gears of War: Judgment” for XBOX 360 and Fox Sports welcome the hottest VIPs and athletes to celebrate the biggest weekend in professional football in the Big Easy. This year’s Maxim Party will be the ultimate 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl celebration as guests will experience a fantasy world of beautiful Maxim goddesses. Talk about awesome!

HollywoodLife.com will be on hand to celebrate the 2013 Super Bowl in style while we hit up the Maxim Party presented by Patron. Everyone from 50 Cent to Paul Wesley to Maria Menounos will be ready for a party like none other.

In previous years, the Maxim Party has been the place to be during the Super Bowl and its looking to be the same in the Big Easy!

Whether you are a fan of the Baltimore Ravens or the San Francisco 49ers, one thing everyone can be a fan of is the Maxim Party! Stay tuned for all the happenings and all the fun times as HollywoodLife’s own Russ Weakland will be out in New Orleans at all the parties!

So HollywoodLifers, What are you doing for the Super Bowl? Sound off below!

Russ Weakland

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We would have liked this pic a lot more if Peter and Jennie Garth’s youngest girls weren’t packing heat.

Peter Facinelli has been having a lot of fun with his wife, Jennie Garth, and their three daughters, Luca, 13, Lola, 8, and Fiona, 4, in New Orleans, where he is currently filming the final Twilight installment, Breaking Dawn! Yesterday, Peter posted an hilarious old time photo of him and his daughters, all guns a blazin’, on Twitter but we have to say, the girls holding pistols is a little off-putting!

Mario Lopez and Courtney tweeted a pic of their baby girl on the beach!

Peter, 37, ditched his Cullen fangs for the day to spend time with the “Facinelli Gang!” “Had off today,” he wrote. “Been busy having adventures with my kids in New Orleans. They were hopped up on a beignets sugar rush all day.” Is that why they thought it was OK to strike a pose with his kids showing off their guns? But weapons aside, this picture is pretty adorable!

–Leigh Blickley

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There are literally one billion football games on TV today, and HollywoodLife.com has a fool-proof method for choosing which team to root for: Pick the one with the hotter players! Yes, it might sound shallow… but it’s a holiday. We’ll forgive you.

Here are your options — choose wisely:

1. Dallas Cowboys with Jessica Simpson‘s ex-BF Tony Romo and Kim Kardashian‘s former squeeze Miles Austin
2. New England Patriots with none other than Giselle Bündchen‘s hubby Tom Brady
3. New Orleans Saints with Kim’s OTHER ex Reggie Bush
4. New York Jets with the always fine Mark Sanchez

So tell us, HollywoodLifers — whose end zone are you eyeing?

Who knew 50 Cent was so romantic? He was seen serenading Chelsea and holding her close — how cute!

The rumors appear to be true: Rapper 50 Cent, 35, and comedian Chelsea Handler, 35, are an item! The two were spotted at New Orleans hot spot Blue Nile jazz bar Oct. 4 on what really looked like a date!

50 and Chelsea seemed to be totally into each other, as an insider tells TMZ the couple was basically up in each other’s business all night long. Fitty even got up in the middle of their date to serenade Chelsea with a special performance!

“I told you I’d get you,” he rapped. “If I was your best friend, I’d want you around all the time!”

Click here to watch 50 rap!

WOW! BFFs, do you think 50 and Chelsea make a good couple? Vote below!

— Lindsey DiMattina

If you missed the big premiere (and the big fight), I’m here to fill you in! Plus, who will be dubbed the first official Skank of the Week?

The Real World: New Orleans premiered last night, bringing with it the usual antics we’ve come to expect from eight strangers thrown together in a sweet house. We saw the roommates interact for the first time, watched as they paired off and picked bedrooms (no one wanted to live with Wisconsin-bred, hockey-lovin’ Knight) and foamed at the mouth as they got into their first fight! It looks like it’s going to be a great season. Check out my video to see what you may have missed and tell me what YOU thought of the season premiere!