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GRAPHIC VIDEO: Stuntwoman mother-of-2 and pilot killed instantly in fireball crash, leaving airshow spectators horrified

Two people are dead after a stunt plane carrying a wing walker Jane Wicker crashed Saturday afternoon during the Vectren Dayton Air Show in Ohio. read full story »

BREAKING NEWS: Hong Kong officials believe NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has left for a 'third country' aided by WikiLeaks

The South China Morning Post reported Sunday that Edward Snowden was on a plane for Moscow, but that Russia was not his final destination. Snowden has talked of seeking asylum in Iceland.

Gunmen kill 11 foreign mountain climbers in Pakistan

Eleven mountain climbers attempting to ascend the Nanga Parbat in Pakistan were killed by gunmen, police said.

ISLAMABAD — Police say gunmen have killed 11 foreigners who were climbing one of the highest mountains in the world in northern Pakistan. Local police chief Barkat Ali says the climbers from Russia, China and the Ukraine were killed before dawn Sunday as they set off to climb Nanga Parbat in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan.

HAZING HORROR: Teens brutally beaten, urinated on in hazing incident for high school football fan group

Authorities in Snohomish County, Washington are investigating the hazing incident, which occurred Monday night in a park near Inglemoor High School, where students with the unofficial football fan group the "Naked Viks" were beaten with golf clubs and PVC pipes.

Teen sues for $2 million after school uses Facebook photo

Chelsea Chaney believed only her friends and friends of friends could see the Facebook photo.

You never know who’s creeping through your Facebook profile. To prove that point, a high school administrator in Atlanta, Ga., grabbed a revealing photo from a student’s Facebook page and showed it to hundreds of students and teachers at a districtwide seminar. The student in the photo, 17-year-old Chelsea Chaney, is now suing her district for $2 million, saying the picture was used without her permission.

SOMBER SHOPPING SPREE: Gandolfini's widow spotted browsing at Macy’s, Bloomy’s in preparation for funeral

The grieving widow of James Gandolfini resurfaced to shop for new clothes in advance of next week’s funeral for the beloved star of “The Sopranos.”

CALIFALTERCATION! Chili Pepper Kiedis in red hot brawl

Lupica: The real treat that is the Heat's LeBron James

LeBron James, a basketball genius, a kid who somehow came straight to the pros from high school with not just his talent but impeccable basketball values, has now won two straight titles, been to the Finals three straight years, made it there four times by the time he is 28.

Two Wisconsin inmates spar over 'Jeopardy' dispute

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Alex Trebek poses on the set of his game show Jeopardy on April 21, 2012. Mr. Trebek was in Washington for his 'Jeopardy! Power Players Week' shows which were being filmed inside DAR Constitution Hall. (Photo by Tracy A. Woodward/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Inmates Jesse. A. Cortez, 47, and Allen A. Flowers, 21, began arguing at the Racine County Jail after Cortez flipped the TV to another station on April 2, according to the criminal complaint - but Flowers had wanted to watch 'Jeopardy.'

'I don't have a sense of adult life with full privileges': Decision due on nixing Jesse Friedman sex-fiend label

Jesse Friedman (right), featured in the 2003 documentary “Capturing the Friedmans,” has the support of his wife, Elisabeth, and lawyer Ron Kuby (left).

He served his 13 years behind bars and now Jesse Friedman is hoping to be free of his life sentence as well. The Nassau County district attorney's office will issue a report this week on its three-year long re-investigation into Friedman's case, and the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Capturing the Friedmans” is hopeful it will enable him to shake the label he’s worn for almost 26 years — child molester.

Mayoral marathon: Candidates accepting non-stop requests to speak at forums

Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner attends the Coalition for Queens Tech Policy Mayoral Forum at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria on Monday June 17, 2013.

If it's Wednesday, it must be Manhattan Beach. Like a rock band on tour — or, some might argue, a traveling circus — the mayoral hopefuls have been taking their act on the road.

Celebrity chef Sandra Lee abruptly ends stay in same hotel room where James Gandolfini died just three days before

Celebrity chef Sandra Lee suddenly ended her stay Saturday in the Rome hotel room where “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini had died suddenly three days earlier. The girlfriend of Gov. Andrew Cuomo was driven from her room in the luxury Hotel Exedra by endless media phone calls and an onslaught by the European paparazzi.

STILL SO CLOSE: Amanda Knox reunites with ex-love for New York rendezvous as Italian court argues for murder retrial

Amanda Knox and ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito had an emotional reunion in New York — on the same day Italy’s highest court explained why they should be retried for murder.

Warrant sought for Aaron Hernandez after reports he destroyed home surveillance following night out with murdered football friend

An arrest warrant has been issued for Aaron Hernandez, tight end for the New England Patriots, according to ABC News.

Officials are preparing a warrant against the Patriots tight end as he spent the afternoon at his lawyer's office. Police are investigating the mysterious homicide of Odin Lloyd.

City seeks to increase number of kids eating in Summer Meals Program

There will be 1,058 sites serving up meals in the city’s Summer Meals Programs, which offers free and healthy meals to eligible children.

School may soon be out, but breakfast and lunch are still served. City officials and nonprofits are seeking to boost participation in a program where thousands of city kids can get free meals over the summer — but just a small portion have actually taken advantage of the federally funded food.

NYC teacher is Ms. Write: Hometown Hero connects penning stories and students’ lives

Danielle Bero is nominated for a Hometown Heroes award for her work as a creative writing teacher with disadvantaged kids.

For her amazing ability to inspire students, a creative writing teacher at a Manhattan school for troubled kids was tapped for a Hometown Heroes in Education award this week.

A-listers Brangelina, Bieber and co. drop $200K to visit the outer limits

Raissman: To enhance 'Countdown,' Magic Johnson must disappear

In her lawsuit, Thomas also portrays Johnson as a finicky employer with peculiar demands. On the day she was fired, Thomas says she was standing in line at a deli to ensure the retired NBA star had “two types of specific turkey in his sandwich.”

If ESPN does not want to totally blow up its “NBA Countdown” studio show, the least it should do is dump Magic Johnson. The guy has plenty of other ways to occupy his time while raking in the moo-la-di. Things that won’t annoy us, like tending to his business empire.

Canadian realtor discovers 'doctor' husband is imposter

Timothy Szabolci was previously known as Andrew Szadolc, and he was caught impersonating a doctor and convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from the Texas clinic where he worked.

The doctor was never in. A Canadian realtor was in for a shock when she discovered that her husband was not the retired psychiatrist he claimed to be. In fact, he had a quite the criminal past in the U.S.

Cash-strapped Calif. woman buries husband in backyard

Yvonne has not been arrested for her actions, pending a cause of death ruling.

A California woman buried her husband in a shallow backyard grave because she couldn’t afford a proper funeral. Police discovered Thomas Winn’s body wrapped in two garbage bags and placed in a 4-to-5-foot deep hole behind his Apple Valley home on Thursday.

Nelson Mandela's liver and kidneys 'functioning at 50%' as family weighs need for medical intervention: report

The South African government insisted Friday that Nelson Mandela was on the mend, but a jarring report by CBS News raised fresh concerns that his health might have actually taken a turn for the worse.

Bizarre death of tourist found dead in L.A. hotel's rooftop water tank ruled an accidental drowning

Theories of foul play festered after Elisa Lam's corpse was discovered Feb. 19 above the Cecil Hotel near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles.

Former teacher faces year in jail for telling students to hit 6-year-old boy so he knows 'how it feels to be bullied'

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A former San Antonio teacher accused of directing students to hit a schoolmate for being a bully has been convicted of official oppression. Cynthia Ambrose, 44, was accused of telling her students at Salinas Elementary School to line up and hit a 6-year-old boy so he knows "how it feels to be bullied."

James Gandolfini was the victim of a bad heart, not drugs or alcohol, autopsy confirms

James Gandolfini attended the premiere of ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ at the Dolby Theatre on Dec. 10, 2012, in Hollywood.

As his sister confirms identity of body in Rome, autopsy dispels reports that 'Sopranos' star binged on booze and food at a dinner shortly before his shocking death

Ban on gay men donating blood should be lifted, AMA says

A man in Indiana says he'll sue a blood donation center for barring him from donating blood because it suspected he was gay. The FDA bans gay men and women from donating blood.

Gay men should be allowed to donate blood in the United States, according to the nation's largest association of doctors. The American Medical Association voted to recommend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lift its ban on gay male blood donors, which has been in place since 1983.

A DEATH RAY? REALLY? Gov. Cuomo laughs off wild ray-gun attack plot by 'right-wing nutsies'

Cuomo joked Friday about allegations that an industrial engineer at General Electric Co., Glendon Crawford, plotted to build a radiation-emitting device and aim it at the governor.

EXCLUSIVE: Aspiring Brooklyn rapper faces prison after drug deal gets caught on camera

Rapper Michael (Rab) Garrett allegedly hired a film crew to accompany him across state lines to film a drug deal.

Michael (Rab) Garrett was ratted out by an associate during a traffic stop in Pennsylvania, court papers say.

GOP governor with history of making crude remarks bashed for using sexual imagery in slam of foe

Maine's Governor Paul LePage said of his critic, he “claims to be for the people, but he’s the first one to give it to the people without providing Vaseline."

A man who 'spoke the truth from his heart': Beloved Daily News ace Jason Sheftell laid to rest

Once asked what his dream home would be, Sheftell said, 'An old historic house in Red Hook near the water with a big backyard,' further noting, 'That would be heaven.'

Sheftell, who joined the Daily News in 2007, died at 46 over the weekend in his West Village apartment. “Jason will never be forgotten,” Rabbi Joshua Hammerman told a standing-room-only crowd.

Four injured in Texas A&M construction accident

Four workers were hurt, three critically, after a barn frame collapsed Saturday at an $80 million Texas A&M University equestrian complex that’s under construction. The collapse happened on university property about a mile from the main campus, Texas A&M spokesman Lane Stephenson said.

Wolf chases Canadian motorcyclist in Rockies (PHOTOS)

Mechanic Tim Bartlett took this photo June 8 after the wolf started chasing him as he rode his motorcycle through the Canadian Rockies.

No one will think he is crying wolf with this evidence. A motorcyclist was cruising through the Canadian Rockies when a gigantic gray wolf emerged from the brush and chased him down.

TONY'S LAST ACT: Tourist photos reveal a relaxed James Gandolfini enjoying la dolce vita hours before death

Hours before he suffered the heart attack that would claim his life, James Gandolfini was out enjoying a meal during his vacation in Italy.

Tony Soprano paved the way for Don Draper, Dexter

But she hasn't even said she's running! Stop Hillary 2016 effort launched to mobilize GOP voters

America Rising launched a website Thursday, StopHillary2016.org, which solicits money from donors to "prevent Americans from ever having to see another Clinton in the White House."

America Rising, a Super PAC run by Mitt Romney's former campaign manager Matt Rhoades, is responsible for the effort.

'Tanning mom' escorted to rehab — by Michael Lohan

Judge rules experts can't testify on 911 call in Zimmerman murder trial

George Zimmerman pictured in court June 20. He is charged with second-degree murder for the February 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

The judge in the murder trial of George Zimmerman said Saturday that prosecution audio experts who point to Trayvon Martin as screaming on a 911 call moments before he was killed won't be allowed to testify at trial.

NY lawmakers OK cameras to catch school zone speeders

Speed cameras monitor traffic on the 2200 block of Wooton Parkway in front of Wooton High School in Rockville, MD, where the speed limit is 25mph.

Lead-footed drivers beware, speed enforcement cameras could be coming to a New York City school zone near you. The state Senate approved legislation in the predawn hours Saturday granting the city permission to set up a pilot program of between 20 and 40 cameras in school zones.

Adventurers win Australia tourism dream jobs

Andrew Smith from the US, the winner of the New South Wales "Chief Funster" job in Tourism Australia's "Best Jobs in the World" competition, poses on the steps of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney on June 21.

It doesn't get any better than this. Six lucky thrill seekers have been given what Tourism Australia has dubbed the "Best Jobs in the World" — which range from "Chief Funster" to "Outback Adventurer."

James Gandolfini dead at 51: Chris Christie orders flags to fly half-staff in memory of 'Sopranos' star

Chris Christie has ordered state buildings in New Jersey to fly flags half-staff on Monday in honor of James Gandolfini, the beloved state native who died on June 19. The "Sopranos" star died of a heart attack while he vacationed with his family in Rome.

Judge rules experts can't testify on 911 call in Zimmerman murder trial

Mom begs doctors to help baby born with TAIL

A horrified mum in southern China has told how her baby son has grown a tail that gets longer as he gets older.

A mother in China is urging doctors to help her seven-month-ol d son, who was born with a three-inch-long “tail” that is still growing. The boy, Xiao Wei, was born with spina bifida, a disorder in which the spinal column is not fully closed.

Lupica: LeBron James is the MVP of ALL pro sports after dominating a Game 7 played with at least six future NBA Hall of Famers

If you are looking for the one player who pointed his team toward a title, look at LeBron James.

The Heat wins again. The Heat has two straight titles and three straight trips to the Finals and if you don’t think that makes them a great basketball team — then you don’t want to give this team its proper due.

FDA officially lifts all age limits on over-the-counter morning after pill

The morning-after pill is finally going over-the-counter. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved unrestricted sales of Plan B One-Step, lifting all age limits on the emergency contraceptive.

Bikini body battle: Brandi Glanville vs. LeAnn Rimes

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Lawrence: Paul's star power gives Clippers owner itch to win

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Known as one of the cheapest guys in the business, Donald Sterling is willing to re-sign Chris Paul for the maximum $105 million, pay Doc Rivers upwards of $35 million to come in from Boston to coach his team, and then send DeAndre Jordan to the Celtics in a trade while having to pay his $3.5 million trade kicker.

Sharapova fires a verbal shot at Serena before start of Wimbledon

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Serena Williams of United States of America holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen next to Maria Sharapova of Russia after victory in the Women's Singles Final match during day fourteen of French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Maria Sharapova took quite a shot at Serena Williams — and it was nowhere near a tennis court. At her pre-Wimbledon news conference Saturday, Sharapova was asked about a recent Rolling Stone article where the author surmised that critical comments directed at an unnamed player by Williams were referring to Sharapova.

Kane scores twice in Blackhawks' win; Bruins' Bergeron injured

Patrick Kane celebrates after he scored one of his two goals in Game 5.

Patrick Kane scored two goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night.

Stejskal: MLB finally on right track in PED fight

In August 1994, I was attending an FBI sports presentation conference. The bureau has a program where trained agents make presentations to college and professional sports teams regarding illegal sports gambling and other topics.

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Beloved Daily News real estate reporter Jason Sheftell dies at 46

Daily News real estate reporter Jason Sheftell was found dead in his apartment on Monday. He was 46.

Jason Sheftell, The Daily News’ enterprising and enthusiastic real estate reporter, was found dead Monday in his Manhattan apartment. Respected in the industry and much-loved in the newsroom, Sheftell was found unresponsive in his bed by an old college pal who had come by his West Village pad to check on him. Sheftell was just 46.

PERFECT CATCH: Joe Torre’s daughter saves baby boy who climbed out of second floor window

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She never took her eye off the baby. The daughter of Yankee legend Joe Torre heroically caught a year-old boy who fell from the awning of a Brooklyn storefront Wednesday.

Liquid nitrogen at Jägermeister Mexican pool party sickens guests

A pool party turned into a chemistry experiment gone wrong in Mexico when organizers poured liquid nitrogen into the pool, creating a noxious fog that put one man in a coma and sickened eight others. The nitrogen formed a thick cloud over the pool and hampered revelers’ breathing, proving almost deadly.

WATCH: Lil’ Wayne stomps on the American flag filming music video

“Didn’t think I could like this dude less,” one Twitter user wrote of

Political protest or accidental flag faux pas? Filming for Lil Wayne’s “God Bless Amerika” music video in New Orleans is under scrutiny after a clip of his performance shows an oversized American flag drop to the street before Wayne tramples Old Glory as he raps.

What a drag! LiLo smokes in new pictures from rehab

Crane topples onto German rooftop, injuring 13

A sight-seeing cabin suspended from a crane, fell into a Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany home during a school festival. Thirteen sightseers were in the cabin — five children and eight adults.

A crane with a panoramic viewing cabin collapsed on top of a German house Saturday afternoon, injuring 13 people .

SHOCK CLAIM: Blind Chinese dissident was given bugged iPad upon arriving in New York

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When Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrived in the United States in May last year he was given a fellowship at New York University, use of a Greenwich Village apartment, and a pile of gifts from supporters.

Man files claim against U.S. Airways over saggy pants

Deshon Marman, 20, a defensive player for the University of New Mexico and graduate of Lincoln High in San Francisco, was arrested and removed from US Airways flight 488 Wednesday after police said he ignored an airline employee's request to pull up sweatpants that exposed his underwear below the buttocks.

A young African-American man is suing U.S. Airways for allegedly arresting him because of his baggy pants. Deshon Marman was a passenger on a June 15, 2011, flight from San Francisco to New Mexico, having just attended a friend's funeral. The then-20-year-old claims that he was arrested and straightjacketed — all because of his choice of attire.

Furious woman demands answers after cop forces her to lift shirt and shake out her bra during routine traffic stop

Brugger, 28, was pulled over for a broken headlight. Her license was also suspended. Fetz ordered her out of the car and had her turn out her pants pockets before telling her to lift her shirt. In the video, she can be seen fighting back tears after complying with the order twice.

EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers on the hook for Lopez gropes as state will cover Silver's legal bills

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says the Assembly speaker's legal expenses from two lawsuits filed by former staffers of Lopez will be covered by the state.

VIDEO: Feminist makeup tutorial spoof teaches how to 'dismantle the patriarchy'

The “Feminist Makeup Tutorial” video pokes fun at stereotypes.

A new makeup tutorial parody that shows you how gain the "upper hand in defeating your male enemies" has been making the rounds on the Internet. The clever and satirical video made by YouTube user tadelesmith actually offers some good makeup advice along with her quips about applying blush "so that you'll still look cute when you're covered in the blood of a thousand men."

Anthony Weiner apologizes after elderly voter he was courting called his opponent a gay slur

A steamed Anthony Weiner fields question in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Wednesday and erupted when he was asked “how dare you” run for mayor.

The encounter with the woman occurred Saturday in Forest Hills, Queens, and was disclosed in a story about the campaign published Thursday by The Washington Post.

What a clown: Professional clown runs for mayor in South Carolina

The 48-year-old dresses up as Pickles Da Clown to perform at birthday parties and community events.

A professional clown known around her South Carolina town as Pickles Da Clown is set to give policymaking a try. Barbara Emery, 48, dons a blond wig and red rubber nose to perform at children's birthday parties and community events but now she has her sights set on the mayor's office.

'WE ARE THE NOT DEAD': Extraordinary images of soldiers pictured before, during and after deployment

British photojournalist Lalage Snow spent 2010 traveling between England, Scotland and Afghanistan documenting the lives of a regiment of British soldiers training the new Afghan Army.

Vladimir Putin says nyet to Super Bowl ring theft

Robert who? The New England what? Russian President Vladimir Putin slyly declared Friday that he doesn’t remember meeting Patriots owner Robert Kraft or pilfering the billionaire’s sparkly Super Bowl ring. Putin, asked about the purported 2005 jewelry heist, then offered a sarcastic solution to the story that’s received more ink than the Patriots’ signing of Tim Tebow.

Man fascinated with news article about a 97-year-old letter in a bottle shocked to find out that the author was none other than HIS granny!

A Michigan man was fascinated by a newspaper story about a near-century old message in a bottle found in a nearby river. Then his interest exploded when he realized the note was written by his grandmother when she was only 22.

Girl, 12, reportedly cut from Christian school’s football team

Madison Paige Baxter, known as “Maddy” to her friends, played for Strong Rock Christian School’s football team in sixth grade. But the school’s CEO says she can’t play in seventh grade.

A 12-year-old football player was punted off her private Christian school’s football team—just because she’s a girl. Madison Paige Baxter spent the past year playing football for Strong Rock Christian School, a pre-K to 12th grade private academy in Locust Grove, Ga.

Amanda Bynes removes 'uncomfortable' breast implants

Michael Jackson SEVERELY sleep deprived in weeks leading up to death - had no REM sleep in two months: expert

Michael Jackson could barely moonwalk before he died because he hadn’t had any real sleep for 60 days.

Say what? White House spokesman Jay Carney has shirked reporters’ questions 9,486 times, review finds

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has used phrases like 'I don't have the answer' and 'You already know the answer' to evade nearly 10,000 Press Corps' questions.

As the punching bag for the press, White House spokesman Jay Carney has mastered the art of deflection in his 444 briefings.

‘I just praise God we found her’: Volunteers exhume body of unidentified little girl raped and decapitated 30 years ago

The girl’s body was found in a dirty yellow shirt with her hands tied up with a red and white rope.

Back in February 1983, the little African-American girl between 8 and 11 was found in an abandoned warehouse in St. Louis. All she had on was a dirty yellow shirt. A nylon rope tied her hands behind her back.

TRUMP THIS! Three men BASE jump from 92 stories up from Chicago's Trump Tower

Three unidentified men scaled Chicago's Trump Tower Wednesday around midnight and BASE jumped off the roof - the second highest in the city, deploying parachutes that carried them safely to the city streets below.

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'Sopranos' star may have had symptoms leading up to heart attack but didn't recognize them: expert

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Without all the facts and his complete medical history, it’s hard to know exactly what caused James Gandolfini’s heart to stop.

Summer solstice customs involve sex, fire and ... herring?

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In some cultures, the odds of getting lucky at a summer solstice celebration are stacked in your favor. The Northern Hemisphere's longest day of the year marks a time when the earth is fertile and traditions often honor the fertility of humankind as well.

Teen boys, who both admit role in hatchet slay of 78-year-old woman for $155, give chilling testimony to their horrific crime — ‘We both had to pull (the blade) out’

A Wisconsin boy saw his great-grandmother as a human piggy bank, hacking her to death with a hatchet and hammer so he and an accomplice could steal a measly $155.

'All of a sudden I heard, 'boom, boom, bang": Two killed in MASSIVE Quebec fireworks warehouse explosion: police

A massive explosion at B.E.M. Fireworks warehouse killed two people Thursday, police said, leaving a huge plume of smoke blanketing an area west of Montreal.

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KAPLAN: A look at how James Gandolfini and 'The Sopranos' raised the bar for TV

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Tony Soprano will go down in TV history as far more than a ruthless but lovable killer.

Can anyone wear a bindi? Photographer documents cultural appropriation

Should one person’s identity be another person’s fashion accessory? Sanaa Hamid grew up grappling with this question. As a product of the South Asian diaspora, the 21-year-old photography student from Rochester, England is constantly aware of what she calls “offensive” cultural appropriation.

Justin Bieber keeps plane waiting for 8 hours

The monkey business continues for Justin Bieber. The 19-year-old singer kept the pilot on his private plane waiting for eight hours in Miami while he reportedly searched for his pet monkey before returning to Burbank, Calif., on Friday.

YOU'RE FRIED! Paula Deen axed over racial slur debacle

Paula Deen's video statement on June 21, 2013 addressing her racism scandal.

Deen, 66, and her brother Bubba Hiers (left) were sued by former employee Lisa Jackson, who alleged sexual harassment and a hostile work environment at Deen and Hiers' restaurant, Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House in Savannah, Ga.

North West? It's not so bad, others say

Kim Kardashian gave birth to her daughter with Kanye West last Saturday. The little girl's name? North West.

North Wests from around the nation claim the name has served them well, and are kicking a kick about all the new attention: 'I know my past girlfriends are hearing it everywhere right now. It’s like a little dig.'

Justin may get rehab over pot, booze issues

Bielieb it or not, Justin Bieber could be heading to rehab. The teen sensation’s longtime manager, Scooter Braun, is mulling the move because Bieber’s pot smoking and drinking have gotten out of control, RadarOnline.com reported Friday.

SEE IT: Kutcher computes as Apple co-founder in first 'jOBS' trailer

First full trailer of “jOBS,” the Steve Jobs biopic starring Ashton Kutcher hit the Internet on Friday.

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PHOTOS: Nicki bares it all in 'gripping' snapshot

Nicki Minaj goes topless in Instagram photo on June 19, 2013. @Onikam via Instagram "#throwback lmao @scaff_beezy "

The singer went completely topless in the snap, which is hardly a surprise for the quirky star.

Move over, Garfield! Morbidly obese cat enters competition to lose weight

Looks like this cat dragged in a couple extra pounds. Ulric the Norwegian Forest cat is twice as big as he should be. Weighing in at a whopping 30 pounds, the ginger-colored tomcat might just be Britain’s fattest feline.

Twitter UNLEASHES on Kimye's baby name

It didn't take long after Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby's name for the slams to surface.

DON'T LOOK DOWN! Daredevil Nik Wallenda to wire walk over a gorge — 260 FEET above ground

The heir to the Flying Wallendas circus family plans to walk above the Little Colorado River Gorge on Sunday without a harness or safety net, at a height taller than the Empire State Building.

Media mogul, 90 and gal pal welcome baby

Billionaire Sumner Redstone’s 42-year-old girlfriend, Sydney Holland (r.), is adopting a child whose name was inspired by his.

It’s Sumner love at the tender age of 90 for a media mogul. Confidenti@l has exclusively learned that Sumner Redstone may soon be changing diapers.

Killer roles: Actors playing murderes

Check out these celebrities who've taken a turn as a real-life serial killer.

This was Kim just 5 days before giving birth to North West

A very pregnant Kim Kardashian shows of her body in a revealing swimsuit

With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian -- especially when it comes to her maternity style. Will the reality TV vixen, who has made a name for herself showing off her famous curves every chance she gets, tame down her sexy look now that she's pregnant? Our guess? Probably not. Take a look for yourself ...

Daniels: 'Dumb and Dumber' sequel will be 'painfully funny'

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In one of the smartest casting coups in recent years, Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are reprising the roles that jump-started their careers in the upcoming “Dumb and Dumber” sequel.

SEE IT: Grieving pets sleep in late friend’s crate

A Reddit user posted a heart-wrenching photograph of her pets.

Hollywood prom: From 'Carrie' to 'Grease' check out memorable moments

Classic prom scenes from movies you've probably seen more than once! Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, Molly Ringwald, John Travolta and others star...

Prom night is about one thing, and one thing only: the dress.

SEE IT: Yogis take over Times Square to celebrate summer solstice

Summer Solstice 2013: Yogis celebrate longest day of the year in Times Square

Thousands of yogis flocked to participate.

Bright idea: Smart brake light that warns other cars

The intelligent brake light being tested by Ford Motor Company can transmit a warning to other vehicles, even when they're around a corner or behind other traffic.

Ford is helping to develop intelligent brake lights, which could warn other drivers even when they're not within visual range.

Muscle Milk done with Pats' Hernandez

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No arrest warrant has been issued for Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez as of early Friday afternoon, but the NFL star has lost some financial support. Cytosport Inc., the company that makes Muscle Milk, has terminated its sponsor relationship with Hernandez.

'Independence Day 2' given official release date

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Circle your calendars, the next alien invasion is landing on July 3, 2015. “Independence Day 2,” the sequel to the 1996 sci-fi blockbuster that introduced an armada of intergalactic attackers to Will Smith’s fists, has been given an official release date.

North West has no middle name!

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 12: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West talk from their courtside seats before the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

Maybe Kim and Kanye should have gone in a different direction.

Ex-inmate grateful for Gandolfini friendship

Martin 'Marty' Tankleff (l.) with James Gandolfini (c.) and unidentified friend. Gandolfini helped free Tankleff from prison.

Late, great actor James Gandolfini gave wrongly convicted Marty Tankleff two things: his unbending support and a gorgeous, custom-made Italian suit.

A LIFE IN PHOTOS: Daily News' tribute to James Gandolfini

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A look back at the "Sopranos" star's historic career.

Yearbook photos depict a young James Gandolfini as a loveable 'flirt’

Gandolfini was a Park Ridge High School student and athlete.

Miami Heat's Shane Battier celebrates NBA title ... at Denny's

Denny's. a championship tradition. #Grandslam

The unlikely hero poured in 18 points off the bench in Miami's 95-88 Game 7 win over the Spurs.

Brad Pitt opens up on horrific ‘World War Z’ first cut

Brad Pitt and the producers of ‘World War Z’ had to take an axe to the film, so to speak, after a disasterous first cut.

Pitt revealed the first cut of his zombie thriller “World War Z” inspired feelings of terror in him.

Justin Bieber goes shirtless for first Instagram video

Justin Bieber gets very giggly in his first Instagram video on June 20, 2013.

Bieber has the case of the giggles.

Tan Mom finds herself in a porn film

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Patricia "Tan Mom" Krentcil visits XL Cabaret on August 29, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey on VH1's "The Gossip Table."

Waka Flocka Flame to produce Amanda Bynes rap album

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 29: Hip Hop Artist Waka Flocka Flame attends the "April Showers" Mixtape Listening at Trump SoHo on April 29, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/Getty Images)

He’s already got the ball rolling by allegedly hiring writers.

Job takes lot of balls! News reporter hoping to catch on at U.S. Open tryouts

Daily News reporter Justin Rocket Silverman tries out to be a ball person for the 2013 US open at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens, NY. Photographed June 20, 2013. (Craig Warga/ New York Daily News)

I realized I was undergoing the hardest job interview of my life.

PHOTOS: LeBron James, Heat win Game 7 to earn back-to-back NBA titles

Miami Heat's LeBron James holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy and the Bill Russell MVP trophy (L) after the Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win Game 7 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

With 37 points and 12 rebounds, LeBron James leads the Heat to a 95-88 Game 7 victory over the Spurs to win the NBA title.

Aw! Baby Blue Ivy is growing up fast

Beyonce and Jay-Z’s 17-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy, is already getting attention from shutterbugs without help from her famous parents. The beautiful baby girl was spotted in New York City with her nanny Wednesday and paparazzi didn’t hesitate to take snapshots of her cute pout, reports Us Weekly.

Kim & Kanye head home with their bundle of joy: report

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may finally be out of the hospital with their new bundle of joy. According to TMZ, the reality star and her new family have left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with the still unnamed baby, and are staying in a private location.

James Gandolfini helped the Knicks try to lure LeBron James to New York

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The late James Gandolfini twice made offers to LeBron James to join the Knicks that that world's best player refused. He appeared in a video that the club presented when they visited the free agent in 2010.

1/3 of women are violence victims

More than a third of all women worldwide are victims of physical or sexual violence, posing a global health problem of epidemic proportions, a World Health Organization report said on Thursday.

7 out of 10 Americans take at least one prescription drug: study

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Almost 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to a new study. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center found that 20% of patients were taking five or more medications.

You don't need a pilot's license to enjoy these views! See the stunning scapes that unfold from inside an airplane cockpit

The spectacular scapes that unfold in front of a plane are rarely seen, but one Dubai-based airline captain has invited the world into his office.

See America's best burgers from chain restaurants

The Daily Meal ranked In-N-Out Burger’s Double-Double Animal-Style as the second best chain burger in America.

Burgers are deceivingly simple delicacies that can be dressed up with fancy ingredients or crafted to perfection with the basics. The Daily Meal went on a nationwide quest to find the very best burgers. They received suggestions from acclaimed chefs and experts, including Jonathan Waxman, Jimmy Bradley and John T. Edge.

James Gandolfini's final interview with The News for 'Not Fade Away'

James Gandolfini and John Magaro in NOT FADE AWAY

When David Chase started shooting his first movie, “Not Fade Away,” the 67-year-old “Sopranos” creator’s first thought was “Fuhgeddaboudit!”

One-piece swimsuits making a splash in summer fashion

It’s the simple solution to effortless beach style — let’s hear it for the one-piece.

Lauer: Katie Couric's ‘very attractive’

Matt Lauer tells Howard Stern that Katie Couric is a ‘9 or 10’ physically, but her personality gets her to ‘14.’

Speaking to Howard Stern, the "Today" newsman said "every man in America" was attracted to his ex-colleague — including him.

Volvo's autonomous driving car takes the pain out of finding a parking spot

The Volvo "Autonomous Parking Test Vehicle" is a dream machine for anyone who hates hunting for an open parking spot.

A self-parking car that doesn’t need the driver onboard.

New app allows women to anonymously rate former beaus like restaurants!

Gossip ranges from flattering — he does the dishes, loves his family and has a six-pack — to scathing criticisms. Ed Hardy-wearing men, consider yourself warned.

Morbidly obese cat enters animal fitness competition to lose weight

Rachel Zoe pregnant with second child: report

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 13: Rachel Zoe (L) and Rodger Berman attend Vogue and MAC Cosmetics dinner hosted by Lisa Love and John Demsey in honor of Prabal Gurung at the Chateau Marmont on Monday, May 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for MAC Cosmetics)

Is another best-dressed bundle of joy on the way for Rachel Zoe? The 41-year-old fashion designer and stylist to the stars is pregnant again, according to an Us Weekly report.

Amanda Bynes tweets: 'I was born with a webbing in between my eyes'

Amanda Bynes says, “surgery is a complete miracle for me – nothing can hold you back from living out your dreams. There’s a surgery for everything that’s wrong with you!”

While Amanda Bynes is calling everyone ugly on Twitter, the former child star is apparently doing all she can to improve her own looks. In her most recent online reveal, Bynes admitted to having a birth defect that she had to get surgically corrected before she could “start the next chapter of my career!

Stephen Colbert pays tribute to his late mother on air

Colbert shared how his parents met and that his mother was born the week women received the right to vote.

Stephen Colbert’s usual snide remarks and sarcastic persona were momentarily set aside on “The Colbert Report” on Wednesday in honor of his late mother. The 49-year-old TV host returned to the show one week after losing his mom, Lorna Tuck Colbert, who was 92.

Sexy Miley gets wild in new music video

Miley Cyrus really twerks it in her new music video for "We Can't Stop." The 20-year-old singer puts an interesting spin on the first single off her highly anticipated album with which, she told Billboard magazine, she wants "to start as a new artist."

'Voice' winner Danielle Bradbery has message for haters

Danielle Bradbery was speechless when she won “The Voice” on Tuesday night. But by Wednesday she had plenty to say.

PHOTOS: Nicki Minaj leaves little to the imagination

The pop star flashes the camera with a shocking shot.

Half of men use face creams, 1/3 are OK with getting facials

A new report reveals men have discovered the joys of primping and pampering.

Paris Jackson: Former nanny would sneak into dad's bed

The Jackson family argues that Grace Rwaramba was fired by AEG as part of an attempt to control Michael Jackson's inner circle.

Paris said their longtime nanny once claimed to be the King of Pop's wife.

Oh, neigh! Kate Upton poses topless on horse for photo shoot

MIAMI BEACH, FL - JULY 15: Kate Upton walks the runway at the Beach Bunny Swimwear show during Merecdes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 at The Raleigh on July 15, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Beach Bunny)

The supermodel flaunted her bouncing assets during a recent shoot.

Hinckley: Star of 'Sopranos' made TV’s most lethal crime boss lovable

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Gandolfini turned Tony Soprano into the baddest man in TV.

Weitzman: Gandolfini was more than a TV gangster

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He started out with a breakout turn in Tarantino's 'True Romance.'

Abercrombie discontinues Taylor Swift shirt after backlash from fans

Abercrombie & Fitch has removed the shirt, which fans believed was mocking Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift fans were close to never, ever, ever getting back together with Abercrombie & Fitch.

Fans eager to see David Beckham cause Shanghai stampede

Seven people, including five security officers, were injured in the stampede.

This former playmate may soon be an inmate

A former playmate is facing jail time for trying to smuggle her ex-con beau into the U.S.

Men's Wearhouse fires founder George Zimmer

George Zimmer, founder and executive chairman of The Men's Wearhouse Inc., speaks during a panel discussion at the annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The conference brings together hundreds of chief executive officers, senior government officials and leading figures in the global capital markets for discussions on social, political and economic challenges.

The retailer offered no reason for his abrupt departure.

Gaby Hoffman: Mel Gibson 'screamed at me' until I cried

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The former child actor says Mel Gibson screamed at her until she wept during filming.

Did health scare force Kim to deliver baby before due date?

Kim Kardashian may have suffered health complications during her pregnancy, according to a ‘Good Morning America’ report.

Kim Kardashian's delivery room drama may have been due to a health scare.

Are Wyclef Jean and Amanda Bynes making music together?

Amanda Bynes may be working on launching her music career - but Wyclef Jean isn’t one of the musicians helping her, the rapper confirmed.

Rumors are swirling that Amanda Bynes will launch her singing career.

Kanye West is ready to put a ring on it

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West want their baby's gifts to go to the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago where West, 35, grew up.

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey gets the scoop on VH1's "The Gossip Table."

PHOTOS: Date night! Miley, Liam spotted together

Despite split rumors, Miley and Liam were spotted enjoying a movie date.

Sugar high! Cronut delivery service charges $100 per pastry

For an absurd price, you can have a cronut delivered right to your door.

A new “white glove” service hand-delivers orders from the Dominique Ansel bakery.

Shailene Woodley cut from 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

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Despite shooting several scenes for the film, Woodley has been booted.

PHOTOS: Curvy Christina flaunts her big voice and slim body

Aguilera stunned on "The Voice's" finale.

PHOTOS: Oh my, Mariah! Carey flaunts her curves

Mariah Carey and Miguel Jontel Pimentel in the blue grotto on June 17, 2013.

The 43-year-old singer donned a skimpy white bikini to shoot a new music video.

PICTURED: The moment Brazilian riot cop blasts woman with pepper spray

The dreadful image of the attack went viral.

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Erin Brady wins Miss USA 2013

America has a new leading lady! Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was named Miss USA at the annual Miss USA 2013 pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 16, 2013.

Boring work day? Take a tour of the 'desk safari'

Office workers morphed into animals in new "Desk Safari" internet craze.

Sure, sometimes working in an office can feel more like you're working in a zoo, but the newest internet craze has taken a wild day at work to another level! These clever shots by office goofballs involve matching up a coworker's face with a wild animal's body.

Inside the Brooklynettes open auditions

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The Brooklynettes held open auditions for their 2013-2014 dance team at LIU Brooklyn on June 15, 2013.

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing! Awkward Father's Day photos

Awkward Father's Day photos from the site Awkward Family Photos.

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing. Check out the most awkward Father's Day photos of all time ...

Famous fathers with their children

Steven Tyler and daughter, Liv, celebrate her high school graduation in New York City in 1995.

It's Father's Day and as is often the case, pictures speak louder than words — especially when relating a dad's love and pride for his children. Through the years, Daily News photographers have captured that special bond.

Miss USA beauty queens get naked for PETA

Miss USA Queens pose for PETA ad. Miss USA pageant winners Susie Castillo, Shandi Finnessey, Shanna Moakler, and Alyssa Campanella bare it all in their jaw-dropping new ad for PETA—shot by famed photographer Fadil Berisha—in a united effort to urge the pageant industry to do away with fur.

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

'Sandlot' stars reunite 20 years later

Chauncey Leopardi and Patrick Renna of "Sandalot" reunite.

They grew up on screen, but sometimes fall off the map. See what your favorite pint-sized celebs look like as adults.

Uh-oh! Honey Boo Boo's mom hits the beach

We hate to burst your bubble, but even the rich and famous have body parts that should stay safely covered.

Ill grills: Celebrity teeth makeovers

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 12: Actress/singer Miley Cyrus arrives at the Myspace event at El Rey Theatre on June 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

Celebrity bridesmaids

Lady Gaga was a bridesmaid in her best friend Bo O'Connor's wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on June 8, 2013.

The last thing any bride wants is to be upstaged on her big day, especially by an A-list friend! Check out which famous starlets have served as bridesmaids -- and even maids of honors -- at their best friends' nuptials.

Plastic People: Stars who overdo it with plastic surgery

Farrah Abraham shows off her new breast implants in the June 24, 2013 issue of IN TOUCH WEEKLY.

These plastic surgery-loving stars are seemingly frozen in time. Take a look at Hollywood's most plastic people.

First look: Rob Lowe as JFK

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Whether it's for the big screen's countless biopics or for a magazine spread, we bring you Tinseltown's most famous doppelgangers.

Tony Awards 2013: Best & worst dressed

Jane Krakowski attends the 67th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2013 in New York City.

Sure they can act, but can they dress well?! See what the stars wore on Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards, on June 9, 2013.

Rare views of New York City and Long Island from a seaplane

The Daily News took a trip on Whale Force One, a seaplane taking off in the water from the East River in Manhattan. Our destination was Sag Harbor to visit Watchcase, a new condominium built in an 1881 watch factory. Take a look at the breathtaking photos of the Big Apple and its surrounding islands from above.

Wackiest (and most delicious) donuts in America

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Raised yeast doughnut filled with raspberry jelly topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake! (characteristics of Voodoo Dolls are all different)

Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon Started Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland's Old Town. They now have three locations and plans for more.

Celebrate National Donut Day with the top 10 best fried dough treats in America ...

World Naked Bike Ride: Cyclists dare to bare for a cause

A man takes a photograph of a woman participating in the annual World Naked Bike Ride in central London on June 8, 2013 to protest against car culture and to raise awareness of cycling as an environmentally friendly option.

Nude cyclists took to the streets worldwide to partake in World Naked Bike Ride day on June 8, 2013.

Celebrities who've felt the wrath of Amanda Bynes

Drake attends the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2013 in New York City.

Several celebrities, "friends" and even family members have felt the wrath of Amanda Bynes lately. Using her Twitter account, Amanda Bynes has been targeting people and mainly calling them ugly. See who has felt her wrath ...

Inside Kim Kardashian's baby shower

Kim Kardashian celebrated impending motherhood with a star-studded baby shower in Beverly Hills on June 2, 2013.

CMT Music Awards 2013: Red carpet hits and misses

There was no shortage of glitz and glam as country music's biggest stars hit the red carpet at the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 2013.

Angelina Jolie makes first public appearance since double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie attends the 'World War Z' premiere in Leicester Square, London on June 2, 2013.

Making her first public appearance since revealing she underwent a preventative double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie took to the red carpet to attend Brad Pitt’s "World War Z" premiere at Leicester Square in London, England on June 2, 2013.

2013 CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet

Actress Sofía Vergara on stage at the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on Monday, June 3, 2013 in New York.

As if the stars needed another reason to play dress-up! It was a fashion free-for-all at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards where designers, models, starlets and, yes, Hillary Clinton, joined forces to honor the best in the business ...

These stars know how to put on a show! Sexiest stage outfits of all time

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Okay yes, they can sing, but when these stars take the stage no one's talking about their amazing set of pipes. From nude bodysuits to flame-shooting bras to latex getups so tight it's a wonder anyone can breathe let alone belt out a tune, check out the sexiest stage styles of all time ...

Stars who share the screen with their kids

Will and Jaden Smith star in "After Earth."

Having parents in the movie business comes with many perks -- like nabbing a part in mom or dad's film! While some celeb kids merely enjoy making cameos with their famous parents, others have turned their moment in the spotlight into full-fledged careers. Check out the parents and kids who have shared screen time.

Boston Strong Benefit Concert: An Evening of Support and Celebration

All the performers gather on stage at the end of the evening's performance performs during the Boston Strong: An Evening Of Support And Celebration, including Jimmy Buffet, Doug Flutie, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, Donnie Wahlberg, Steven Tyler, J. Geils Band, New Kids on the Block, Boston and Extreme at TD Garden on May 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Strong: An Evening Of Support And Celebration included musical acts from Jimmy Buffet, Doug Flutie, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, Donnie Wahlberg, Steven Tyler, J. Geils Band, New Kids on the Block, Boston and Extreme at TD Garden on May 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Summer's finally here! Celebs chowing down on ice cream

La dolce vita! Rihanna stops for some Italian ice-cream as she continues her European holiday break in Portofino. Afterwards she was whisked away by boat.

Think celebs have the perfect diet and always exercise proper etiquette? Think again! Check out Hollywood's hottest chowing down on ice cream.

Relive the Cannes Film Festival's glamorous past

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Glamour has been a long standing tradition in The South of France for the Cannes Film Festival which started in 1946. In the classic Cannes days, Hollywood stars like Natalie Wood, Liz Taylor and Sophia Loren brought their sophisticated style to the French Riviera. Check out these old school Cannes moments ...

Tiger Woods dating Lindsey Vonn: A timeline of their romance

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn take his children jet skiing during Memorial Day Weekend in Florida on May 26, 2013.

When it comes to love, Tiger Woods has hit a hole in one with new girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. The couple have appeared inseparable since going public with their relationship in March, putting to rest one of the worst kept secrets in the sports and gossip worlds. Take a look back at their romance ...

Cannes 2013: Stars dazzle at amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala

CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Actress Jessica Chastain attends amfAR's 20th Annual Cinema Against AIDS during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2013 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/French Select via Getty Images)

Few events boast a guest list quite as dazzling as amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS gala, which coincides each year with the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. From socialites to supermodels to Hollywood heavyweights, see who all arrived at the star-studded benefit ...

Cannes Film Festival 2013: All the red carpet looks

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 22: Irina Shayk attends the 'All Is Lost' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Hollywood has arrived in the French Riviera. The stars put on their red carpet best to attend the glittering festivities of the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival in France for the 12 day film fete. Check out all the stars spotted so far.

Worst fashion moments at Cannes 2013

Turns out some celebrities left their fashion sense back home before heading to the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival. From ill-fitting frocks to wardrobe malfunctions to see-through dresses, check out the worst fashion missteps spotted at the f

Turns out some celebrities left their fashion sense back home before heading to the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival. Check out the worst fashion missteps spotted at the festival this year.

World's largest LEGO replica lands in New York City

Thousands gather in New York City's Times Square to watch the unveiling of the world's largest LEGO model on May 23, 2013.

The Force was strong in Manhattan's Times Square on May 23, 2013 as gawkers witnessed the landing of the replica of a "Star Wars" X-Wing fighter, the largest LEGO model ever assembled.

Vanderbilt Cup: New York's auto racing history

Lewis Balus piloting a Dusenberg during qualifying trials for1936 Vanderbilt Cup race.

Before the Indy 500, engines were roaring on Long Island. The Vanderbilt Cup was America's first major auto racing tophy, taking place each year in Nassau County. Check out early race photos ...

FAIL! Worst parent blunders of all time

When it comes to raising kids, these moms and dads look like they could definitely use a little help. Check out the worst (or should we say best?) parent fails of all time ...

Parsons students pose for Fine Arts nudie calendar

(L) Dominique Suberville posing with her painting, "Cigarettes"; (R) Ariela Kader posing with her piece, "Patterns of Consumption: Coffee"

The "Fine Arts Senior Nudie Calendar" is a series of intimate portraits featuring Parsons students posing naked, well except for their works of arts they've used to cover up their "nudie" parts.

Billboard Music Awards 2013: Best and worst looks

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 19: Singer Taylor Swift arrives at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Music's biggest stars attended the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 19, 2013. Check out what all the celebs wore on the red carpet.

Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

"First look: #JenniferLawrence as a vengeful #Mystique. #XMen #DaysOfFuturePast" Jennifer Lawrence in costume for X-Men in Twitter photo by director Bryan Singer.

From 'Star Trek' star Alice Eve to Henry Cavill in his Superman tights, check out the sexiest sci-fi stars of all time.

'90s teen heartthrobs: Where are they now?

Mario Lopez before and after he was famous.

Whether you had their poster on your wall or they were your first celebrity crush, these '90s teen heartthrobs all eventually moved on from teen stardom -- some more successfully than others. See what they all are up to now ...

Prince Harry's American tour: Inside the royal redhead's travels

Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup at the Greenwich Polo Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, May 15, 2013.

Prince Harry has landed in the U.S. of A. Everyone's favorite royal redhead is back on American soil for the first time since last summer and he's making the rounds with an itinerary that includes stops in Washington, D.C. and Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as visits to Sandy-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey. See the Prince in action.

And action! Behind-the-scenes look at stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Kate Moss strips down for St. Tropez campaign

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Kate Upton sizzles on the cover of Vogue

Kate Upton on the June 2013 cover of Vogue Magazine.

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal.

Miley Cyrus tops Maxim's Hot 100 List

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Celebrities and their old-time look-alikes

Ellen Degeneres has a historical doppelganger.

Seeing double? Though these celebrities are famous in their own right, they do bear very striking resemblances to some other well-known historical figures. Check out who in Hollywood has a historical doppelganger.

Aww-dorable! Baby animals with their mothers

These mamas are wild! No matter what the species, nothing can break the bond between a mother and her baby. In honor of Mother's Day, take a look at the cutest moms in the Animal Kingdom ...

Awkward Mother's Day photos

Celebrate your mom this Mother's Day by checking out some of the most hilariously awkward Mother's Day photos.

Hilarious receipts: Most bizarre transactions EVER

Hilarious receipts from Pophangover.com.

Cha-ching! These receipts are definitely worth a few laughs. From outrageous restaurant checks to downright bizarre store transactions, check out the most hilarious receipts of all time ...

Sports

McCarron: By George, Yanks should get Manny!

Oh, to have back the days of the impulsive Yankee acquisition, that moment when George Steinbrenner had had enough — or some underling acted out of fear of an inevitable Boss eruption — and grabbed for a player who might be a jolt of adrenaline for a listing Bronx squad.

Danish driver Simonsen dead after Le Mans crash

The No.95 Aston Martin Vantage GTE, driven by Allan Simonsen of Denmerk is seen after his crash. The No.95 Aston Martin Vantage GTE, driven by Simonsen exited the track at high speed at the "Tertre Rouge" corner on his fourth lap of the race, he died after due to his injuries. Le Mans, France, Saturday, June 22, 2013. (AP Photo)

Danish driver Allan Simonsen died Saturday following a crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the first driver fatality at the high-speed endurance event since 1997. Race organizers said the 34-year-old Simonsen was taken to the hospital after his Aston Martin No. 95 crashed about 10 minutes into the race.

The Score: NFL rookies should hear from Pacman's victim

Tommy Urbanski, who was shot by NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones one year ago in Las Vegas, sits in a room at his residence where he keeps the equipment he needs because of his paralysis. Friday, February 15 2008. (AP Photo/Jacob Kepler)

He is no longer “Pacman.” He is no longer a punk with a predilection for bar brawls and drug busts. He is a changed man, he says, a good father, a good husband, a community asset, a mentor to youth. The makeover of Bengals cornerback Adam Jones has begun.

The Score Hears: Shameless plugs from Welker

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker heads of the field after off season training camp at the NFL football team's training facility in Englewood, Colo., on Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

They’re real, and they’re spectacular. That’s how Wes Welker feels about the hairs on his head — get your minds out of the gutter, folks, this is a family newspaper — and he was making the rounds last week thanking Dr. Robert Leonard for his new, flowing locks.

Riley basking in Heat glory days

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra (l.) and president Pat Riley celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Bruce Springsteen’s “The Rising” played during the trophy presentation here on Thursday for the second straight year, a song that is neither the preferred music of LeBron James nor the battle hymn of the Miami Heat. The Boss is simply played for the boss.

Lawrence: Spurs will remember the game that got away

On this night, the Larry O’Brien Trophy arrived on the court to stay, and it belonged to the Miami Heat. As the San Antonio Spurs saw the Heat celebrate a 95-88 win in Game 7, they were still thinking about Game 6 and remembering how the trophy arrived near the court for them two nights earlier.

Report: Tortorella close to landing Canucks gig

On Friday, while the Blueshirts introduced ex-Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault as their next head coach, former Rangers coach John Tortorella received an offer to coach the Canucks, according to the Winnipeg Free Press, and the two sides reportedly were close to a deal.

SEE IT: TV station misses Blackhawks' game-winning goal

Brent Seabrook (c.) celebrates his overtime game-winner with Duncan Keith.

Did you see the winning goal of Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Finals game? If you live in Austin, Tx., the answer is definitely a no.

Harper: Mets skipper Terry Collins, now armed with young pitchers Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler, should stay

For Terry Collins, it was around the fifth inning of Zack Wheeler’s debut on Tuesday when he had a vision of how dramatically different it could be to manage the Mets in the coming years.

Blackhawks net OT game-winner, hold off Bruins

Bryan Bickell and Jonathan Toews celebrate after Brent Seabrook scores the game-winning goal in OT.

The goal-horn operator at TD Garden Wednesday night prematurely sounded his alarm in the second period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The puck had skidded wide, but who could blame him? The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks were putting on a show.

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