MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

FEAR AND PROBING OUTSIDE LAS VEGAS: Former NY Knicks guard Baron Davis says he was 'abducted by aliens' and poked

The basket-case baller told the hosts of “The Champs Podcast” that he crossed into his own personal twilight zone while driving through the desert from Las Vegas to L.A. when he had a visit from the mothership. read full story »

THE INTERN DID IT! NTSB points finger at summer employee who confirmed offensive names for Asiana crash pilots as 'Wi Tu Lo' and 'Sum Ting Wong'

Oakland TV station was apparently duped into giving racist names of the Boeing 777 pilots that crash landed at a San Francisco airport on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: NYPD detectives sued for $15 million by innocent man jailed 4 years

A construction worker who spent nearly four years in prison for stickups he didn’t commit filed a $15 million lawsuit against the NYPD detectives he claims framed him.

Man knocked unconscious, cracks skull outside burrito bar after using racial slur against black customer

An unidentified man was hospitalized with a massive head injury Friday following an apparent bias-fueled attack in the West Village, witnesses and officials said.

A-Rod mum during meet with MLB's Biogenesis investigative team as possible suspension nears

Alex Rodriguez got a taste of what’s to come on Friday when he met for four hours in Tampa with Major League Baseball officials who outlined their case against him.

Mandela’s wife: He has improved

Nelson Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, said the condition of the hospitalized former South African president has improved over the last week. Mandela, 94, who has been in the hospital in the country’s capital of Pretoria since June 8 “is responding to treatment,” she said in an interview with Johannesburg’s SAFM Radio.

LiLo to get her OWN reality show

Manslaughter charge improves chances George Zimmerman could go to jail: expert

The addition of a manslaughter charge improves the chances that George Zimmerman could wind up in jail.

Newtown families to get $281K each of $7.7 million donations

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Families of the 26 children and educators killed in the Connecticut school shooting last year would receive $281,000 each under preliminary recommendations made by advisers to a committee tasked with dividing up $7.7 million in donations.

Brooklyn court officer a prolific pedophile: Feds

A Brooklyn court officer charged with uploading kiddie porn from the Internet has been re-arrested after the feds discovered he was also making sexually explicit videos of children in his home.

Eliot Spitzer sued for defamation by Wall Street titan Hank Greenberg

Someone from Eliot Spitzer’s past is coming back to bite him now that the scandal-scarred ex-governor is making a political comeback — and it’s not a call girl.

Cleveland kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro indicted on hundreds of new charges

A man accused of holding three women captive in his Cleveland home for about a decade was charged Friday with hundreds of additional counts covering the entire time period of the alleged imprisonment.

Yanks to shut down Jeter until after All-Star break

Derek Jeter is being shut down for the weekend and the Yankees are hoping his quad injury heals itself during the All-Star break. Jeter has a Grade 1 quad sprain and the Yankees won't rule out the possibility of the 39 year old going on the DL after the break.

Boston strangler exhumed: Suspect Albert DeSalvo’s body will now undergo new tests

Police on the hunt for new forensic evidence dug up the remains Friday of the man who once said he was the notorious Boston Strangler and then later recanted his confession.

Oregon man using rifle as a crutch accidentally kills 5-year-old girl upstairs after gun goes off, police say

Court records show an Oregon man told police he was using his assault rifle as a crutch to help him get up from a couch at a friend's apartment when it fired a burst through the ceiling and killed a little girl upstairs.

'She came on to ME': NYPD cop charged with trying to rape 16-year-old after plying her with porn blames victim, sources say

Officer Peter Ciollo, 29, plied a teenager with porn and booze before a Fourth of July sexual encounter that ended when his wife found the two in bed, police sources said.

Ex-teacher’s charges dropped in relationship with student... because she MARRIED him

Kim Bynum, 31, who was fired from her job at Vina High School in Alabama, was indicted on June 16, 2011, for the forbidden relationship.

Iowa dentist who fired pretty and 'irresistible' employee acted legally: court

The Iowa Supreme Court stood by its ruling that a dentist acted legally when he fired an assistant because he found her too attractive and worried he would try to start an affair.

Hottest celebrity pics of the week

Tens of thousands of Egyptians march in Cairo

Tens of thousands of Egyptians packed into squares and marched along streets in Cairo on Friday to protest against the military overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, and the United States called for the first time for him to be freed.

Convicted Somali pirate loses appeal

The three judges of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in the case of Mohammad Saaili Shibin, who has been sentenced to 12 life terms for his pivotal role in two hijackings, which included the slaying of four Americans on their yacht off Somalia.

DO WE NOT BLEED? First gay blood drive held to challenge FDA ban

The FDA has not allowed gay and bisexual men to donate blood since 1983. On Friday, supporters of lifting the sweeping ban participated in the first national gay blood drive to give federal regulators an idea of how much blood this policy is costing them.

COMMUTER TRAGEDY IN PARIS: Train derails in French suburb, killing at least 7 and injuring dozens

France's interior minister says at least 7 people are believed dead and several injured after a packed passenger train derailed outside Paris.

DE-NEIN! New Jersey judge strikes down custody bid by Nazi-obsessed father who named one of his kids Adolf Hitler

A New Jersey judge has denied a Nazi-obsessed father's bid to regain custody of his youngest son.

Homeland Security Chief Janet Napolitano resigns – Could NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly replace her?

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is resigning after four years to become president of the University of California system, the Obama Administration said Friday.

Can YOU prove we are not alone? Roswell UFO website allows visitors to upload pictures, video of other-worldly sightings

The recently launched roswellsightings.com allows anyone on Earth to upload photos or videos of sightings or encounters with what they believe are UFOs.

Hillary Clinton would beat New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in presidential race: poll

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would narrowly beat Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in a hypothetical 2016 race for the White House, a new poll shows. If the election were held today, Clinton would get 46% of the vote, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Friday, while Christie would get 40%.

BITING BACK! NHL team snaps at ESPN after sports station tries to jump on the 'Sharknado' bandwagon

After the low-budget horror movie "Sharknado" generated an intense internet storm Thursday night, ESPN tried to jump on the bandwagon for a few social media laughs.

Photog calls Suri Cruise a 'b----' after she tells him to move

Texas teen jailed since March for alleged 'terroristic' threats on Facebook freed on $500K bail posted by anonymous donor

Justin Carter, 19, had been in prison for months, charged with a felony count of making terrorist threats over a comment he posted during an online argument with another player of "League of Legends."

'Candy in a can': Diet soda is NO HEALTHIER than regular, study says

A recent study from Purdue University said that, even though they lack the high calorie and sugar content of regular soda, diet soft drinks can still contribute to weight gain and diabetes.

EXCLUSIVE: Dentist wrongly accused by Eliot Spitzer warns against campaign for city controller

Leonard Morse has a message for voters now that Eliot Spitzer is running for New York’s city controller: “I have seen his dark side and what that can do.”

'It was a miracle': Newborn pronounced dead 'comes back to life' in Brazilian chapel

A Brazilian girl pronounced dead at birth "came back to life" three hours later as she lay on a hospital chapel's altar, it's been claimed.

'Dear Daddy, I love you so much & I'm so glad I got a goodnight hug': Michael Jackson’s handwritten notes with his kids reveal caring father

Touching handwritten notes that give an intimate glimpse of Michael Jackson’s relationship with his kids were shown to a jury Thursday after a bitter legal battle.

He's 'a shell of himself': One of Nelson Mandela's oldest friends shaken up by hospital visit with ailing anti-apartheid leader

Nelson Mandela is “a shell of himself,” one of the ailing anti-apartheid hero’s oldest friends said Thursday, describing a visit with the hospitalized former South African president.

STORM OF BUREAUCRACY: Sandy victims outraged to learn they may be ineligible for $720M in new relief grants

There is $720 million available in new grant money for victims of Superstorm Sandy, but many folks are learning that since they already applied for a federal loan, they are not eligible

HORROR IN SAN FRANCISCO: Two killed in armed robbery outside of jewelry market

Two people were killed on Friday when at least one gunman opened fire during an armed robbery at a San Francisco jewelry market that prompted major technology companies located nearby to be placed on lockdown, police said.

Leah Remini speaks out after leaving Scientology

Lupica: Biogenesis scandal drama makes A-Rod star of MLB

In the real baseball summer of 2013, on the eve of the ’13 All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citi Field, who knew that the big story wouldn’t be Alex Rodriguez once again batting fourth.

Psychologist asks court to spare Ronell Wilson from death penalty – even though he has never met or spoken to the cop killer

A $500-per-hour psychologist testifying to spare Ronell Wilson from the death penalty acknowledged Thursday that he has never met or spoken to the cop killer.

That ended faster than a speeding bullet! Cavill and Cuoco split

Asiana crash victim WAS run over by truck: cops

But investigators were still unsure if Ye Mengyuan was dead or alive when hit by the emergency vehicle during the chaos following the crash of Flight 214, said San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr.

KIDS THESE DAYS: Goats draw customers to Tokyo cafe

Enter the goat cafe, which houses a pair of friendly goats for customers to pet, play with and even take for walks through Tokyo's concrete jungle.

Feelin' groovy? Lithuanian city to get 'happiness meter' to monitor residents' moods

The mayor of Vilnius plans to install a huge screen on the town hall to broadcast a real-time "happiness barometer" that will monitor the mood of the Lithuanian capital.

EXCLUSIVE: Sex abuse allegations piling up against former gynecologist at NYC hospital

Allegations of sexual abuse against former New York-Presbyterian Columbia Hospital gynecologist Dr. Robert Hadden now total eight.

LAWYER FEE-A$CO: Manhattan attorney who sued to collect $6K fees from client is ordered to RETURN $21K to couple

Ronny Buni claimed his firm was owed $6,000 in fees for case work related to Vivian Kleinerman's co-op battle but Judge Frank Nervo ruled Buni had grossly overcharged.

Flagged by PETA! Animal-rights group knocks Jets coach Rex Ryan for joining bull run in Spain

Rex Ryan, 50, helped kick off the annual San Fermin Festival by joining thousands of thrill-seekers running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, on Sunday and Monday.

Yeshiva University High hit by 5 new sex abuse allegations

Five more former Yeshiva University High students have stepped forward to say they were molested by staffers at the prestigious institution — just days after 19 other alumni filed a $380M lawsuit.

MICRO-SOFT: Tech giant was so accommodating to NSA's requests for customer information that gov't called spying program a 'team sport'

Microsoft reportedly worked with the spy agency to ensure analysts had access to its Outlook email service as it was rolled out with better security protections earlier this year to replace Hotmail.

SPOTTED: Demi and daughter at tantric yoga retreat

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Garnett and Pierce are Nets as blockbuster deal official

The Nets announced the trade Friday they hope will bring them a title, acquiring Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry from the Celtics in the blockbuster agreed to last month.

Baseball Insider: Trade Byrd? Explaining Mets' deadline approach

Marlon Byrd is the perfect candidate to be traded this month, right? A veteran on a one-year contract, distinguishing himself with dynamic play for the non-contending Mets and not a part of their future -- that’s a guy who moves to a better team before the July 31 trade deadline.

Metta World Peace says NO THANKS to Knicks and NBA

Metta World Peace says he wants to continue his playing career in China or try his hand at coaching, and if those don’t work there is always Arena Football.

Penn State in abuse deal

The Penn State Board of Trustees announced on Friday that it has reached tentative settlements with several men who say they were sexually abused by Joe Paterno’s longtime defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.

All-Star Game 2013 Preview

The forgotten all-star game: 50 years ago, baseball’s Latino legends played in Polo Grounds’ last game

What did Courteney Cox do to her face?

Athletes bare all for ESPN's body issue

Three Cleveland kidnapping victims release 'thank you' video

Kidnapping victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight have released a video thanking the people of Cleveland and the world for their support in the aftermath of their ordeal.

Bieber caught on video urinating into restaurant mop bucket, yelling 'F--- Bill Clinton'

Justin Bieber turned a restaurant mop bucket into his own personal bathroom. The 19-year-old pop star apparently couldn't use a public restroom like the rest of us while out with friends, a video obtained by TMZ shows.

Beauty queen, mom say NYPD treated them ‘like animals’

A teenage beauty queen says NYPD cops acted like pigs when they stopped, frisked and handcuffed her. Male officers yanked 19-year-old Kristy Abreu — the reigning Miss Westchester — and her mother from their car in Harlem and tormented them for hours before releasing the pair, say the women, who were never charged with any crime.

Singer Jennifer Lopez: 'I was homeless' at age 18

She really is still Jenny from the Block. Bronx-born Jennifer Lopez returned to her childhood home for a stunning photo shoot in the August issue of W magazine.

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Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles

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Long story short: How Chelsea Handler’s sidekick Chuy rose to fame

Harry Reid goes 'NUCLEAR': Dems seek to end Senate filibuster for White House nominees

The Senate Majority Leader fumed at GOP obstruction of several nominations, while Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned that a so-called 'nuclear option' could doom the Senate itself.

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed allowed to build vacuum in CIA prison and enjoyed 'Harry Potter' series

It makes sense that a dirtbag for the ages would know a thing or two about vacuums.

EXCLUSIVE: Missouri mom booted from water park for wearing a bikini proud to don suit

The idea that it was even suggested by employees at Adventure Oasis, a Missouri Water Park, caught the 42-year-old mom off guard.

Pregnant radio show host's water breaks LIVE ON AIR: 'Call your husband for God's sake!'

Kathie J of a morning show in Denver freaked out her co-hosts Wednesday when she began, in her words, ‘tinkling’ on her seat.

SEE IT: Squirrel is caught eating chunks out of Florida family's car

Munchy the squirrel, as he’s been nicknamed, has already ripped two 6-inch panels out of her Toyota Sequoia SUV and seems intent on eating more.

Was it worth it? NYC toll cheat busted for breaking officer's arm in bid to avoid paying a grand total of $18 in bridge fees

Staten Island motorist busted a Bridge and Tunnel officer’s arm while piggy-backing another car to avoid paying the pricey toll on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, authorities said.

Real estate mystery: Why can't you show the INSIDE this house that is up for sale?

For the $510,000 home in England, a website put up a note that read: "Due to the owner's hobby, we are not able to take internal photographs."

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Weiner's ex-House pals giving him the cold shoulder on mayoral endorsement

Anthony Weiner has launched a charm offensive targeting old U.S. House of Representatives colleagues after two years of strained silence. But it may be too little, too late.

If you've got it, flaunt it: Gaga hits the town in bra

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4th of July in NYC through the decades

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Pet insurance becoming a popular employee perk

One-in-three Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of other employers now offer health care plans for their workers’ four-legged friends.

Court upholds life sentence of JFK bomb plot imam Kareem Ibrahim

A federal appeals court upheld the life sentence of an imam who joined a foiled plot to firebomb JFK Airport. Lawyers for Kareem Ibrahim, 67, had contended that he hadn't gotten a fair trial when he was convicted of joining a conspiracy to blow up the airport's fuel lines, and there wasn't enough evidence to sustain his conspiracy conviction.

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Confidenti@l: Gladys Knight was no pipsqueak after Davis' help

Empress of Soul credits mentor Sammy Davis Jr. for her star turn.

Helena Christensen still sizzling over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Bollywood icon Pran dead at 93

India’s legendary actor Pran, who played some of Bollywood’s most memorable villains in a career that spanned six decades, died of pneumonia at a Mumbai hospital Friday, his doctor said. He was 93.

Eat at every three-star Michelin restaurant in the world for $275,000.

A luxury, British website has created a once-in-a-lifetime epic travel itinerary that will take one couple to all 109, three-Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, for the cool sum of about $275,000.

LIVE BLOG: All-Star Week hits the Big Apple

The News' team of reporters is covering all the festivities leading up to the Midsummer Classic.

'Sharknado' star Tara Reid on joining up for a sequel: 'Why not?'

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your television... After the whirlwind of social media surrounding Thursday night’s broadcast of “Sharknado,” the telepic’s star Tara Reid says she’d be up for another go-around.

PHOTOS: Slimmed down Lady Gaga back to black in a tiny bra

The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties.

Coca-Cola-flavored wine launched in France

Talk about a wine cooler. A French winemaker has introduced a Coca-Cola-flavored wine called Rouge Sucette, or “Red Lollipop,” that’s 75% wine and 25% sugar, water and cola flavoring, The CUT reported. According to Victoria Moore, a wine critic at “The Telegraph,” the soda-flavored wine “is something the French have already embraced.”

Fun & Flirty Ways to Rock a Frock

Get a leg up on scoring summer’s best-dressed title in these flirty summer frocks. From shifts to kaftans, minis and midis, beating the heat has never looked better. For a chic daytime look, add a pop of color with a bright bracelet or shoe.

REVIEW: 5-stars for 'Fruitvale Station'

Tragic story of Oscar Grant's death is one of the most extraordinary films you'll see this year.

Is Betty White past her prime? NBC yanks 91-year-old's prank show

The Peacock network yanked White's prank show, "Betty White's Off their Rockers" Thursday, a candid camera style show in which old people would punk young ones.

Mojito madness! Shake up your summer with fruit-filled recipes

According to Johnny Swet, co-owner and mixologist at JIMMY in Manhattan, the motto behind this summer’s freshest mojitos is short and sweet.

Green smoothies: Health benefits and recipes

Going green is in – and yes, that applies to smoothies. Consider that green smoothies are easy to make, healthy and tasty, and their recent popularity makes sense.

PHOTOS: Famous Scientologists

High-profile stars who are involved with Scientology.

Chicago nightclub gets citation after letting in Justin Bieber

The pop star is listed as an underage guest on the Chicago police citation.

SEE IT: Hanks shows Disney magic in ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ trailer

The biopic is about the making of the 1964 movie musical, “Mary Poppins."

Parents, would you use a digital diaper to track your baby's heath?

The sensor-embedded diaper tracks hydration and kidney health.

Lady Gaga to release next album 'ARTPOP' this fall

The singer will release a single from the new album on August 19.

The most expensive car ever sold? Mercedes racecar sells for $29.6M

The 1954 Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 racecar was driven by Juan Manuel Fangio.

Dennis Rodman to launch his own Bad Boy Vodka brand

The former NBA star has a boozy new venture.

'Pacific Rim' actors had to endure real hardships on set

The robots and monsters were movie magic — but the anguish in their eyes was real.

REVIEW: 'Newsroom' cast shines, but drama still flawed

Aaron Sorkin show retains first-season flaws, but the actors are strong.

The crazy places where people use smartphones

Smartphones are now so ingrained in Americans' lives that they're unwilling to put them down.

Confidenti@l: Soros sparing no expense on Bolton

Billionaire George Soros is going full-steam ahead with a September wedding to Tamiko Bolton.

LiLo gets hot and heavy in erotic thriller — SEE THE TRAILER

Lohan is finally returning to the big screen - to play a troubled actress mired in scandal.

Charlie Sheen makes move to stop $55K monthly child support

Sheen is asking to cut Mueller's monthly child support payments to zilch.

WATCH as cheetah attacks Adam Sandler during safari

The star recalled a wild encounter with a big cat while on a safari.

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Women tend to underplay drunkenness while men exaggerate

Guys get hammered, while girls might get just a little buzzed -- or so they say.

Seyfried: 'Everybody I've dated I've been sexually attracted to immediately'

Amanda Seyfried is channeling the risqué side of her “Lovelace” character.

Lamar Odom goes nuts on paparazzi

The NBA star and husband of Khloe Kardashian lashed out.

REVEALED: Why did this teen model go topless in NYC restaurants?

If you've got it, flaunt it. That’s what Cheyenne Lutek was thinking...

Sofia Vergara: 'I don’t believe in a natural look'

Is it possible to always be glamorous? Sofia Vergara seems to think so.

Exercise, obesity both up in the U.S.: report

New research revealed some good news and some bad news about Americans and their health. The good news? Exercise is on the rise throughout the country. The bad news? So is obesity. Men and women in more than two-thirds of the counties in the United States reported becoming more active over the last decade, according to data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.

President Obama's favorite food? Broccoli!

Eat your broccoli! President Obama gave the crunchy crucifer a ringing endorsement earlier this week, telling children attending the Kids’ State Dinner that it was his favorite food.

Bieber calls up Bill Clinton to say sorry for F-bomb diss

Justin Bieber reached out to former president Bill Clinton on Wednesday, after a video of the teenage pop star surfaced online, showing him urinating in a restaurant mop bucket and later yelling "F-k Bill Clinton!" as he exited a New York City night club.

He's still got the fever! John Travolta boogies down in Rio

It wasn't Saturday night, but John Travolta sure caught dancing fever in Rio.

British bet 5-to-1Middleton will give birth on Bastille Day

Could the royal bundle of joy be a Bastille Day baby? Great Britain's betting 5-to-1 odds that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome their royal progeny on July 14 — France's national holiday.

LeAnn on weight gain rumors: 'I'm far from pregnant'

The country star isn’t expecting a baby, she confirmed via Twitter.

The trick to successful wardrobe mixology revealed!

To brighten your summer style, pick a print and then pick another. The trick to successful wardrobe mixology is to choose pieces in complementary shades and distinctly different patterns.

Woman finds penis-shaped strawberry in garden

Carole Collen, 52, stumbled across the suggestive fruit in her vegetable patch at her home in Dartford, Kent, on Tuesday morning.

Good Rats lead singer Peppi Marchello dead at 68

Peppi Marchello, the vibrant lead singer for the beloved Long Island band the Good Rats, has died. The vocalist, known for his powerful vibrato, died of a heart attack Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. He was 68.

Alcohol labeling: Coming to a bar near you

People tend to overlook 'liquid calories,' particularly those that come from alcoholic beverages – because if you don't chew, it seems like it doesn't count. Sadly, that's not the case.

Busy Philipps names daughter Cricket Pearl

When Busy Philipps and her husband, Marc Silverstein, announced the name of their newborn baby girl, they may have heard crickets. The couple have given their daughter the name Cricket Pearl Silverstein, reports E! News.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Hurray for Bollywood and the 'Flying Sikh'

Forget critics. When it comes to his new movie, “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,” out Friday, Bollywood director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra frets about the opinion of one man — his subject, legendary track star Milkha Singh.

Are there really ‘healthier’ processed foods?

The answer to the question of healthier processed foods will be based on how you define "healthier." If your definition is simply a processed food that contains a smaller quantity of an unwanted component, or more of a wanted one, then no doubt there are many "healthier" processed foods – and no doubt, too, consumers are flocking to them.

Managing your digital afterlife

When writing your will, don't forget to include access to social media, online photos and more

Sam Mendes to direct next James Bond movie

Sam Mendes’ license has been officially renewed. The Academy Award winner announced Thursday he’s returning to the director’s chair for a second-straight James Bond film months after bowing out over scheduling conflicts.

'Spider-Man 2' star Andrew Garfield: Why can't Spidey be gay in future flick?

'Why can’t we discover that Peter is exploring his sexuality?' Garfield said.

Inventor of iconic board game Twister dies at 82

Charles “Chuck” Foley died at a care facility in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park.

Confidenti@l: Gaga suffers setback in back-pay suit

Lady Gaga is being sued by former assistant, and is losing.

Lil Twist arrested for alleged DUI while driving Bieber's car

The rapper was pulled over for speeding on a California parkway.

Charlie Sheen goes to Scotland to look for Loch Ness Monster

Not surprisingly, Sheen came back empty-handed.

'The Biggest Loser' star sued for gaining weight, but did she?

FC Online Marketing Inc. is weighing in on "Biggest Loser" star Tara Costa.

Foul ball! Giants pitcher charged with groping woman on her hospital bed

Chad Gaudin faces a lewdness charge.

Review: Cyndi Lauper infuses hits with wit

A deep sense of symmetry hovered over Cyndi Lauper's NYC concert.

PHOTOS: Amanda's bizarre behavior

Amanda Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out the child star's downward spiral.

What did Courteney Cox do to her face?

See which stars have (allegedly) upgraded their physical assets...

Adam Lambert joins cast of ‘Glee'

"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy confirmed the rumors in a tweet Thursday.

KWJ 'happy' with reaction to nude ESPN pics

Volleyball golden girl Kerri Walsh Jennings posed pregnant and after giving birth for The Body Issue.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck announces move to 'Fox & Friends'

Hasselbeck spent 10 years on ABC's hit talk show "The View."

John Mayer buys fan expensive guitar while out with Katy Perry

Who says John Mayer can’t make dreams come true?

MORE PHOTOS: Athletes strip down for 'Body Issue'

Here's a sneak peek at the athletes stripping down.

Oregon toddler buys car on eBay with dad’s smartphone

Fourteen-month-old Sorella Stoute has already made her first adult purchase.

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Randy Travis remains critical condition, doc says

Country star showing improvement but remains in critical condition with congestive heart failure.

PHOTOS: J.Lo's hottest moments

She may be a 43-year-old mother of twins, but Jennifer Lopez is hotter than ever.

Sheen’s 'Two and a Half Men' daughter to be gay

Charlie Harper's spirit will return to CBS in the form of a long-lost daughter who is 21, gorgeous and gay.

Director in tears as he testifies about Jacko’s last days

Kenny Ortega broke down crying as he testified about Michael Jackson's shivering and rambling state.

Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez wedding coming up?

The couple, engaged since 2012, is reportedly taking the plunge this weekend.

SEE IT: Dustin Hoffman tears up over 'Tootsie'

In an interview that went viral this week, he got emotional about dressing up as a woman for the flick.

EXCLUSIVE: The K-man did it!

Kenny Kramer, the inspiration for the quirky “Seinfeld” neighbor, is now a fully licensed minister.

SEE IT: Zach Braff lends a hand for YouTube proposal

'Scrubs' star took some time to help Matt Hulbert pop the question.

Kenzo, Toilet Paper mag team up for new ads

Paris-based label joins forces with Toilet Paper magazine on a new Autumn-Winter 2013 ad campaign.

Wedding bells for Bobbi Kristina

The 20-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown isn’t hiding her love for Nick Gordon.

Olivia opens up about fiancé

The 29-year-old actress spills secrets about her big day to SNL star Jason Sudeikis.

Clooney and Keibler hadn't had sex 'in months': report

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler's break up was certainly not a sudden one.

Brandi Glanville on partying too hard: 'It's not murder.'

Photos showed Glanville stumbling out of a Hollywood hotspot with a male friend.

Venezuelan women get surgery to have 'white noses'

Plastic surgery is on the rise in Venezuela as more women strive to look “white."

Magnolia introduces ice cream sandwiches

Cupcake shop has just the treat to beat the heat this summer — a new line of ice cream sandwiches.

Willow Smith, 12, ignites controversy with 'summer fling' video

Is Willow Smith's new music video too grown-up?

PHOTOS: Rihanna rocks yellow guitar bikini

We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the beauty goes above and beyond.

Elton John ‘could have died at any time’ from appendicitis

John says he is grateful to be alive after receiving the diagnosis.

What break-up rumors? Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth reunite in Canada

Cyrus was spotted visiting her fiancé while he films his latest project.

Is 'Death Wish Coffee' the strongest java ever?

A cup contains 200% more caffeine than a typical coffee and comes with a health warning.

Taylor Swift fan arrested at concert for alleged death threats

A man brought a sign to the show declaring "Taylor Swift is with Satan."

REVIEW: 'Pacific Rim' so bad it's mind-rattling

There's a certain kind of 9-year-old boy who will go crazy for "Pacific Rim."

Kanye calls ‘Black Skinhead’ video leak ‘heartbreaking’

Kanye West slammed the leak on his Twitter feed.

How to make your own sea salt straight from local waters

It’s easy to take artisanal salt-making with a grain of, well, salt.

PHOTOS: Amanda Bynes wigs out at Manhattan Criminal Court

Check out the child star's downward spiral before marijuana arrest...

Broken songbird: Mariah tweets pic from hospital

Can you say TMI? Check out pictures straight from celebrities' hospital beds.

NYC tourists, beware: JFK has longest wait for customs in U.S.

International travelers spend an average of 36 minutes to get through customs at JFK.

SHE'S A PISTOL! Anna Benson carried knife and loaded ammunition belt during arrest

The 37-year-old ex-model allegedly busted into her estranged spouse’s apartment.

Prankster writes 'I love Rob' on KStew's dusty car

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New Jersey superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk is retiring from the NHL and returning to Russia. The Devils released the stunning news Thursday afternoon in a statement, saying that the 30-year-old Kovalchuk had alerted them earlier this year that he wanted to return home with his family after 11 seasons in the NHL.

Billup returns to Pistons with two-year, $5M deal

Chauncey Billups wanted to stay with the Detroit Pistons for the rest of his career. Now, the team that traded him away wants him back. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars confirmed Thursday morning that Billups and the team have agreed to terms on a contract.

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