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Clothed and actually sounding somewhat coherent, Tila Tequila attempted to explain her disturbing naked video meltdown that she posted on ustream yesterday.

Tila says she made the video after experiencing flashbacks from her alleged violent altercation with NFL star Shawne Merriman, her then-boyfriend, in September.

She says he assaulted her, but the police didn't press charges. Tila has since sued Merriman, and says amid the pressure, she "just kind of flipped out a little bit."

Ya think?

The best part of her explanation for the video? She says she's no Rihanna, and unlike the popular singer, she feels compelled to talk about the alleged abuse.

Tila Tequila tries to justify her naked video rant.

Never mind that Rihanna did talk about her abuse by Chris Brown - to the cops, who charged him with a felony. She just didn't talk to the press about it.

Rihanna has also now opened up about the incident in graphic detail in extensive interviews. Criticizing her for "not coming forward" is irrelevant and unfair.

Look, we're sorry Tila is so messed up, regardless of what happened with Merriman, and hope she gets help. But don't blame your problems on Rihanna.

Somehow we doubt the "Umbrella" singer made Tila show us a tampon to prove her vaginal cleanliness, masturbate or whip out a gun naked. Just saying.

Typically, a video of Tila Tequila, naked, and ranting like a loon would be fodder for endless jokes and puns.

But it's never funny when someone falls this severely off the deep end.

Late last night, the troubled bisexual filmed a ustream video of herself. It's since been taken down, but consider yourself lucky if you didn't actually watch this train wreck explode.

Appearing nude, Tila goes off on alleged woman beater Shawn Merriman; removes a tampon to prove the cleanliness of her vagina is; masturbates; and then pulls out a gun!

This grainy photo is courtesy of the ustream video in question:

Said Tequila during her rant:

"I am an angel... because I am here to save the world with my army... People call me an attention whore... but excuse me I'm a grown ass woman and I'm confident in myself... I think a woman's body is a beautiful thing... that's why I'm a lesbian... I was born naked... anybody who is against that is gay and in denial."

In a statement to TMZ, Tila's attorney, Cyrus Nownejad, said he thinks the "domestic violence" incident with Merriman in September "pushed her over the edge."

The lawyer acknowledges something is majorly wrong with Tequila and he's exploring options to find her help. We hope she gets it.

Tila Tequila wants you to feel sorry for her.

While we certainly wish her no physical harm, the girl has zero credibility, which may be why police decided not to charge her then-boyfriend, Shawne Merriman, in the altercation that took place between them in September.

Just the same, Tila Tequila is letting her bruises do the talking in a lawsuit she just filed against the NFL star, who she says grabbed her, shook her like a rag doll, threw he down and choked her during an argument at his house.

In the lawsuit, Tila included photos showing bruises on her arms and noting the disparity in height and weight (Tila is 4'11", 93 lbs. Shawne is 6'4", 280 lbs).

Which proves nothing, of course, but here they are ...

Tila Tequila says this proves Shawne Merriman assaulted her.

Tila says in her suit (for battery, assault, emotional distress and false imprisonment) that the San Diego Chargers linebacker had a bad temper combined with a drug problem, and that he humiliated her because of her bi-sexuality.

Merriman served an NFL suspension for steroid use the season before last.

Shawne's version of events that night? He wanted Tila to engage in a foursome with himself and two other girls, she flipped out and refused, and he had to physically restrain her from driving home naked and intoxicated.

The San Diego County D.A. declined to file criminal charges. She might have better luck auctioning off her breasts than banking on a big settlement here.

Tila Tequila has a large pair of breasts and... not much else to offer society.

Therefore, it's nice to see the bisexual celebrity at least putting her one asset to good use.

She's taking part on an online auction sponsored by the Keep A Breast Foundation, which donates all money received for painted, plaster breast casts to cancer research, detection and prevention.

So far, the highest bid for a copy of Tila's boobs is $44,500. The auction will be open through November 6.

“I am so excited to be able to work with Keep A Breast Foundation!” Tila wrote on her blog. “It’s a great charity... and now my boobies are at $44,500.00!!. Incredible!!! I’m gonna cry of joy!"

Tequila has promised to call - and kiss! - the winner of her auction. She'll also donate $10,000 for people to Tweet about the Keep A Breast Foundation and the bidding.

We never thought we'd say this, but: great job Tila Tequila! Way to put your breasts to work in a way that doesn't involve random fondling and exposure.

As you've probably seen and heard (approximately once a week for the past two months) Levi Johnston has been on a media tour bashing Sarah Palin.

Last year, Levi knocked up the former Alaska Governor and Republican V.P. candidate's teenage daughter Bristol, then pretended to be engaged to her until the campaign was over. Now that it is, Levi's not holding anything back!

But Meghan McCain, daughter of Palin's running mate John McCain, thinks he should focus his time and effort elsewhere. Like on raising his baby son.

"I think he should go back to Alaska and take care of his baby, which he claims he wants to be doing, but I just see him going to events," Meghan said.

Not posing in Playgirl? Come on, Megs, cut him some slack!

Meghan McCain offers criticism of Levi, and encouragement for Tila.

Speaking to Us Weekly at a launch party for fashion blog CocoPerez in New York, the 24-year-old McCain, who is friends with Bristol Palin, said of Levi:

"If I had a child, I would be at home taking care of it."

It's not an unfair statement. Tripp Johnston, Levi's son with Bristol Palin, will be nine months old later this month, and he's been trying to pay the bills with countless interviews. But how smart is it to keep ripping Tripp's grandma?

In any case, Meghan also said her dad is "doing good" and "keeping busy," while her BFF Tila Tequila is also hanging in there. Yes, they really are friends.

Tila recently claimed San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman roughed her up over Labor Day weekend, but the D.A. decided not to press charges.

"My heart goes out to her," Meghan said. "I think she's going to do a civil trial. Obviously, I think any abuse towards a woman is just reprehensible."

Added the younger McCain of her pal Tila, "She's a fighter!"

Sure thing. Click here for more Meghan McCain pictures!

Desperate to milk attention after the San Diego County D.A. decided not to press charges against Shawne Merriman, Tila Tequila zeroed in on a new target:

Chris Brown.

The back story, if you're unaware: Tila alleges that Merriman, who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL, assaulted her at his house a week ago.

He said he was only trying to keep her from leaving his house and driving home drunk. She may have been jealous about a foursome he wanted to have.

Merriman was arrested, but D.A. said yesterday he would not be charged.

Angry that she can't milk this for more attention justice will not be served, Tila egged on admitted woman-beater Chris Brown over and over on Twitter.

Whether she's posing for risque pics, pretending to be bisexual or calling out celebs who have nothing to do with her, Tila Tequila will do anything for publicity.

Note that Chris, who recently pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna, is not involved in this whatsoever, Tequila just started a Twitter feud for no reason.

But it got so bad that Brown felt the need to respond:

"NOT TRYNA BE RUDE but i keep hearing tila bringing my name up. ur 15 seconds of fame has ended. dont try to gain fans by dissing me. godbless."

At least he took the high road, mostly, though he did get in a small dig.

Not that we blame Chris for firing that one back, since he's already been punished by the court and public... and has nothing to do with Tila Tequila.

The San Diego District Attorney will not prosecute NFL star Shawne Merriman after Tila Tequila said he choked her and trapped her in his mansion last week.

"After a thorough review of the investigation into the incident at the home of Shawne Merriman, we have determined there is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that any crime was committed," the D.A.'s office said.

"The case is now closed."

San Diego Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith said of his star player: "It's good news for Shawne. We're happy things worked out for him on the legal front."

Tila called 911 after allegedly being choked and restrained by the linebacker at his home in Poway, Calif., last Sunday, and had Merriman arrested for assault.

Police said Tequila, who was hospitalized, appeared to have been drinking heavily. Merriman said he was trying to restrain her from leaving and driving drunk.

Other witnesses corroborated Merriman's account, noting that Tila was both hammered and jealous of other girls Shawne wanted her to have a foursome with.

Legally in the clear after investigators apparently believed his version of events over Tila Tequila's, San Diego Chargers star Shawne Merriman is all kinds of fired up.

Whatever the reason, no charges were filed against Merriman. But Tila's rep is not letting the issue die (surprised?) lashing out at the D.A. via this statement:

"Tila Tequila is the victim of a violent crime. The San Diego D.A.'s decision not to press charges against Shawne Merriman for the battering of Tila Tequila demonstrates an unconscionable negligence in the discharging of their public duties."

"We strongly feel that justice has not been served in this matter."

"Obviously, The San Diego Charger's [sic] NFL franchise brings millions of dollars in revenue to the city of San Diego, and it appears clear that other interests are being served by the DA's office than the upholding of the law."

"A young woman was violently beaten and choked, and the physical evidence is both overwhelming and disturbing. Tila's account of these events has remained consistent from the beginning, while Merriman's story has changed repeatedly."

"Just because the DA made this reckless decision doesn't mean that justice will not be served. No one is above the law. Tila Tequila will immediately begin pursuing civil charges against Shawne Merriman and she will have her day in court."

Whose side are you on?!

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.

Witnesses say Shawne Merriman, 25, tried to stop Tila Tequila, 27, from leaving his Poway, Calif., residence, and that's when she placed a call to 911.

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.

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Tila Tequila is an attention whore of the worst kind.

Which is normally all good. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag know what they are and have no qualms about milking every ounce of PR they possibly can.

Trying to cash in and plug "future projects" (whatever the hell those are) by calling attention to a violent assault you claim to have suffered is low, though.

Even for a woman who calls herself Tila Tequila.

A week after she says she was assaulted by Shawne Merriman, her NFL star boyfriend, Tila has reached out to her fans with a voicemail message.

Rather than laying low and letting this die down, her plea for this "nightmare" to go away is really just a ploy to get more attention and publicity.

Feel sorry for me! Pay attention to me! [Photo: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

“I’m just trying to get away from this horrible nightmare,” she says, adding that she just wants to move on, which is totally untrue, as this has her back in the news. “Everything’s gonna be alright. I’m just trying to look forward now.”

If that were true, why post this voicemail?

After lying about wanting to focus on something else (as she herself brings the incident up again), Tila encourages fans to give her a call at 860-256-8452.

We just hope her password is 1234 like Lindsay Lohan's voicemail.

Here's Tila's shameless ploy for attention message to her "fans" ...

Reality star Tila Tequila said (via her Twitter page of course) that she will meet with the San Diego County District Attorney's office on Friday.

The D.A. is reviewing reports regarding the assault she alleges was committed against her by Shawne Merriman, her NFL star boyfriend, early Sunday.

Tila Tequila accuses the Chargers linebacker of choking and throwing her to the ground while she was trying to leave his suburban San Diego home.

She signed a citizen's arrest warrant accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment, both felonies, and was hospitalized. No charges were filed.

Shawne Merriman says he was protecting Tequila, who he says was drinking and intended to drive home. "I was concerned about her welfare," he said.

Merriman also that he wants to clear "his name" and "put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers."

Tila Tequila and Shawne Merriman offer differing accounts.

Tequila, whose real name is Tila Nguyen, has denied Merriman's claims that she was drunk at the time, even claiming she is "allergic to alcohol."

The Tweets from Tequila's account this morning said "I will never be a VICTIM of anything. So when someone lays a hand on me then lies. Its on."

She followed that up with more than 30 updates in the next hour, including accusing Merriman of lying in his statements to the media about her.

"Damage control. Blame Tila. Make her look bad. Send it out to the media so they don't [sic] believe her! Quick! Cover it up!," Tila Tequila Twittered.

A San Diego County spokesman said the DA's office can reject the accusations, or refer them to the San Diego City Attorney's Office for consideration.

Whose side are you on?