MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Monday, November 25, 2013

AMERICAS NEWS

Lady Gaga trots in as Naya Rivera takes the plunge on the American Music Awards red carpet — SEE the fashion hits, misses

The annual AMAs arrived at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2013. See who hit a high note on the red carpet ... and who should really consider hiring a stylist next time ... read full story »

EXCLUSIVE BREAST DEFENSE: Bikini babe not responsible in fatal crash after victim untied her top while she was driving

The ruling handed down last week by a Brooklyn appeals court provided the latest twist in the tragic case that unfolded after Brittany Lahm (pictured) crashed on the Thruway in July 2008, killing 19-year-old Brandon Berman (inset).

San Antonio police officer cuffed and raped 19-year-old during traffic stop after traffic stop, authorities said

San Antonio cop handcuffed, groped and raped a 19-year-old during a traffic stop in which he claimed the victim's own car was stolen, cops said.

Beefcake calls porn star girlfriend 70 TIMES while in jail for domestic violence charges: prosecutor

A short-tempered ex-con called his porn star gal pal from a New York jail nearly 70 times in less than two weeks — defying court orders — asking the busty babe to recant her story, it was revealed last week.

Thanksgiving sky light: Comet ISON to swing around sun on Thanksgiving, warming NASA scientists hearts

It's almost showtime for Comet ISON, the Thanksgiving celestial special that NASA is following like solar system paparazzi.

Florida couple accidentally smuggles 11 pounds of marijuana stuffed inside 'lost luggage' while on 900-mile road trip from Louisiana: sheriff

A Florida couple accidentally hauled an 11-pound stash of marijuana home from Louisiana, authorities said.

PHOTOS: Kate Upton poses bareback on Malibu beach

SEE IT Cowboy poses with fake blood after 'eating a Giant' following gruesome loss in pivotal match-up

Terrell Thomas's guaranteed win and Jason Pierre-Paul's talk of "blood being spilled" was thrown back in their faces after the Giants’ 24-21 loss by a suddenly talkative Cowboy team.

'Didn't even get to say ... goodbye’: Grieving mom speaks about losing her daughter in car that plunged into pond

A Minnesota mother is speaking out about the traffic accident that killed one daughter and hospitalized the other. Shaniece Thompson's girls — Zenavia Rennie, 5, and Zarihana Rennie, 6 — were among five children inside a car that plunged into a park pond.

EXCLUSIVE Mobster makes case for biggest turkey in the family after alleged $164 Home Depot heist attempt

Angelo “Little Angelo” Spata of the Colombo crime family was caught Nov. 8 making off with a dimmer switch and LED recessed lights from a Coney Island store without paying, according to a court complaint.

Raissman: Amani and Aikman Rolle over on Giants' Antrel in blistering postgame blitz

Antrel Rolle is never at a loss for words. That’s fortunate for him after being torched during Cowboys-Giants on Fox and following the game on Ch. 9’s postgame show.

Sarah Palin rips MSNBC host Martin Bashir for ‘vile comments’ after he called her a 'world class idiot'

Sarah Palin hit back at MSNBC host Martin Bashir Sunday for crass comments he made about the former governor last week.

Sen. Schumer calls for stronger robocall laws that will impose larger fines on violators of 'do not call' list

Telemarketers and scammers who violate federal “do not call” laws should face harsher penalties, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D.-N.Y.) said Sunday.

Egypt bans protests, gatherings of 10 people or more in latest attempt to crackdown on turmoil

Egypt's interim president on Sunday banned public gatherings of more than 10 people without prior government approval, imposing hefty fines and prison terms for violators.

Republicans step forward to slam Iran nuclear deal sternly defended by Kerry as big step

Lawmakers on Sunday overwhelmingly bad-mouthed the deal the U.S. reached with Iran for Tehran to halt its nuclear program in exchange for eased economic sanctions.

HEAVY SECURITY: Leftover 18-ton armored trucks from Iraq coming to local police agencies

Coming soon to your local sheriff: 18-ton, armor-protected military fighting vehicles with gun turrets and bulletproof glass that were once the U.S. answer to roadside bombs during the Iraq war.

More drivers are testing positive for pot since Washington state legalized marijuana: cops

The number of Washingtonians who tested positive for pot while driving got higher ever since the leaf's legalization in January, authorities said.

EXCLUSIVE 'Too-hot' banker sues nurse, driver for 'nerve damage'

Superman-JFK comic drawing by Curtis Swan fetches a haul of $112,015 at auction

A historic comic art summit between the Man of Steel and JFK — disguised as Superman’s alter ego — fetched $112,015 at an auction.

SEE IT Pope Francis displays box that is believed to hold bone fragments of St. Peter to public for first time

Pope Francis cradled a jewel box of the ancient shards during an end-of-year mass at the Vatican, offering the world a view of the relics for the first time.

PHOTOS: Look back at the week's best NFL moments

ICE BOWL: Frigid temps at MetLife Stadium serve as possible Super Bowl weather preview

The future site of Super Bowl XLVIII was blustery and frigid on Sunday evening during the Giants matchup with the Cowboys.

HOLIDAY CHEER: ‘Tis the season as 96% of firms throw holiday office party, survey says

More firms will host holiday shindigs this year after cash-strapped companies put the kibosh on December bashes during the height of the financial downturn.

OFF THE WALL: Two Sunday school children injured when strong winds topple brick wall outside Brooklyn bargain store

Two children who had just left Sunday school were injured outside of a bargain store in Brooklyn when gusty winds toppled a brick wall and an aluminum sign, officials and witnesses said.

HUSH MONEY: Richie Incognito paid $30,000 to 'quietly settle' alleged golf course harassment, report says

The Miami Herald reported Sunday that Incognito — who allegedly harassed a 34-year-old female volunteer at the Dolphins' annual golf tournament in May 2012 — paid roughly $30,000 to "quietly settle" the case.

BLOOD BROTHERS: One shoots himself at Houston mobile home park, second kills himself when cops arrive

A mobile home in Houston was the scene of two suicides by a pair of brothers in the same night — the second while police were already on the scene.

RHODE WIN: Bronx native, a Harvard senior, is bound for Oxford after prestigious scholarship selection

Harvard University senior Paolo Singer, 22, who hails from the Boogie Down, is among 32 American students to win Rhodes scholarships to study at Oxford, officials said Sunday.

SEE IT Put some spin on it! Packers QB twists and turns to make AMAZING touchdown against Vikings

Scott Tolzien showed off some fancy footwork Sunday on his way to making his first Lambeau Leap.

NY Giants lose to Dallas Cowboys on last-second field goal, slim NFC East hopes take huge hit

The Giants wanted blood and revenge and redemption, and they wanted to prove that they were back.

SEE IT Lions WR catches touchdown in first game since breaking his arm in pizza-related car crash

Many said Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson should've gotten delivery when he broke his arm in a one-car accident in September while trying to keep his pizza from falling off the passenger seat — heck, it even got him a year's supply of DiGiorno.

'SO, ARREST US': South Africa press defies warnings, shows photos of President Jacob Zuma’s $18M mansion

South Africa's press have defied warnings from the country's president and printed pictures of his lavish home revamped with some $18 million of taxpayers money.

Seahawks cornerback Walter Thurmond facing four-game suspension for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy

The idle Seattle Seahawks entered Week 12 leading the league with 10 wins. They might also lead the league in a less-desirable category: drug-related suspensions.

British man, 87, dies of heart attack while ambulance crew searches for keys

An elderly British man suffered a heart attack died after an ambulance crew lost the keys to their vehicle. The 87-year-old was at a golf course in central England when he suffered the heart attack.

30 years a captive: London woman writes letter from captivity after becoming infatuated with neighbor during long enslavement

A 30-year-old woman London authorities say was held prisoner for her entire life became infatuated with a neighbor she barely knew but begged her "beloved" not to rescue her for fear that her captors would kill them both.

Giada nearly FAINTS after SLICING her finger on live TV

It's for a good cause! Scottish strip club offers 'guilt-free' lap dances to raise money for injured man

A Scottish strip club is offering customers "guilt-free" lap dances by donating the proceeds of the performances to charity.

Record review: Group still going in only 'One Direction'

President Karzai won't sign U.S. security deal immediately — even after Afghan leaders say it should be signed by year's end

An Afghan assembly has called on President Hamid Karzai to sign a security deal with the United States by the end of the year, but Karzai said he would exercise patience in acting on the agreement.

OUTRAGE IN MIAMI: Police hunting ruthless gunman responsible for 10-year-old's death following senseless nail salon shooting

Armed robbers shot dead a 10-year-old boy after they raided a nail salon in Miami. Aaron Vu was gunned down after his father's business, Hong Kong Nail Salon, was targeted by thieves.

'They were totally irresponsible': Meningitis victims hope for criminal charges for company that caused nationwide outbreak and led to 64 deaths

Dirk Thompson III doesn't hold out much hope that he and the 750 other victims in a nationwide meningitis outbreak will ever see much, if any, compensation for the deaths and illnesses caused by tainted steroids.

OUCH! British pol threatens to ‘nail’ reporter’s genitals ‘to the floor’ after question about daughter

What ever happened to diplomacy? An unhinged British lawmaker threatened to nail a reporter’s genitals to the floor Sunday after the inquisitive writer asked a question about the pol’s daughter.

Sarah Palin hits back at Martin Bashir for crude remarks

Sarah Palin hit back at MSNBC host Martin Bashir Sunday for crass comments he made about the former governor last week. "I don't have to accept his words, his vile, evil comments, so they don't have to affect me."

Religious mobile apps changing the faith-based landscape in America

Need a quick dose of enlightenment? There are several apps for that. A growing number of faith-based apps are being designed to feed users’ spirituality on the go.

REUNITED IN GRIEF: Embattled A-Rod and MLB Commish Bud Selig nearly cross paths at Michael Weiner memorial

Hundreds of mourners packed Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel in Paramus, N.J., Sunday for the memorial service for Michael Weiner, the late executive director of baseball's Players Association.

EXCLUSIVE Potential new NYPD Commish Bill Bratton expanded stop and frisk as LAPD chief, study reveals

Bill Bratton, a leading candidate to become Bill de Blasio’s top cop, dramatically expanded the use of stop and frisk when he ran the LAPD — but it led to more arrests than NYPD policy.

Teen accused of making bomb threats on Facebook

A teenager from the Hudson Valley has been arrested for making bomb threats on two locations — including one in the city — through a hacked Facebook account, police said.

Obama to embark on West Coast fundraising tour

Money, star power and Hollywood awaited President Barack Obama on West Coast swing featuring a bit of official business but mostly fundraising for a Democratic Party eager to go on offense after a politically debilitating two months.

Mick Jagger to be a great-grandfather

Sports

Packers, Vikings play to rare tie at frigid Lambeau, 1st in over a year

Backup quarterback Matt Flynn threw for 218 yards to help the Packers storm back from a 16-point deficit for a 26-26 tie as the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay could only muster field goals in overtime Sunday.

Chiefs shocked by Chargers for 2nd straight loss

Philip Rivers threw for 392 yards and three touchdowns, the final one a 26-yarder to Seyi Ajirotutu with 24 seconds remaining, to give San Diego a 41-38 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and end the Chargers’ three-game losing streak.

Isola: Super Mario could be on the move

Mario Balotelli once celebrated a goal for Manchester City by lifting his uniform to reveal a shirt that read “Why Always Me.” The answer, of course, never changes. Super Mario is his own worst enemy but that’s what makes the Italian striker so appealing.

Madden: Baseball would be better off if they all could be like Mike

All you needed to know about the measure of the man who was Michael Weiner was to look around the packed, SRO Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel in Paramus, N.J., Sunday at the diverse gathering of baseball dignitaries who came from all over the country to say goodbye to the executive director of the Players’ Association, who died at 51 on Thursday after a nearly 15-month battle with brain cancer.

Autos

Ford Mustang to launch worldwide for first time

Ford Motor Co is preparing to launch its Mustang coupe overseas for the first time, betting that the romance of the iconic American car will draw more consumers to its showrooms outside the United States.

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Jolie spends time with twins amid 'Unbroken' shoots

Bill de Blasio gives cold shoulder to education reformers

Charter school operators and Bloomberg-style education reformers are getting the cold shoulder from mayor-elect Bill de Blasio as he assembles his transition team and prepares to choose a chancellor. De Blasio snubbed charter school educators and education reformers from his 60-member transition team announced Wednesday, choosing instead to place high-profile critics of Bloomberg’s policies on the roster.

'All we do is work work work': Six-year-old complains to congressman about working too hard — and he responds

Kindergarten was so much easier. First grade proved too much for the small shoulders of 6-year-old Sophie Mullens.

Manny Pacquiao wins one for the Philippines in defeat of Brandon Rios to secure international title

Manny Pacquiao defeated Brandon Rios by unanimous decision Sunday, returning to his winning ways and giving back a victory to his typhoon-stricken home country.

EXCLUSIVE NYCHA executive vows to fix 150 Brooklyn apartments by the time Santa arrives as bitter cold sets to grip city

If the Housing Authority follows through on an unusual promise made last week — to have repair requests at 150 Brooklyn apartments cleared by Christmas Day — heat will be restored to families.

Seven arson suspects were looking for GHOSTS when they set massive New Orleans plantation fire: authorities

Seven suspects, all between the ages of 17 and 31, decided to enter the 160-year-old house and — allegedly under the influence of alcohol and marijuana — search for ghosts in the mythical structure.

New York Yankees to sign catcher Brian McCann to five-year, $85 million deal

McCann has been one of the Yankees’ primary targets this winter and his agent, BB Abbott, told the Daily News earlier this month that the Bronx was 'certainly a place that is on Brian’s radar.'

American teenage hit man — who's linked to FOUR beheadings for Mexican drug gangs — to be released from juvenile prison

Mexican authorities are trying to deport Edgar Jimenez Lugo, who was born in San Diego, Calif., when his prison sentence ends on Dec. 3, according to a report.

Washington D.C. mayor proposes $10 minimum wage

District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray said Friday he supports increasing the city's minimum wage to $10 an hour, setting up a possible showdown with the D.C. Council over pay for low-wage workers.

Back on the market: Brooke Hogan ends engagement from Dallas Cowboy

Slimmed down Jessica Simpson hits red carpet with family

Boeing urges carriers to avoid flying Dreamliner planes near high-level thunderstorms in engine icing warning

Boeing advised airlines on Friday about a risk of engine icing problems on its new 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner planes with engines made by General Electric.

IT WAS HIM: Wife of Brooklyn man, 72, IDs drunk homeless man as perp who shoved husband onto A train tracks

A 72-year-old straphanger was clinging to life Friday after a drunken homeless man shoved him off a train platform onto the subway roadbed, officials said.

CRIME OF PASSION: High school football standout stabs older lover to death with steak knife, cops say

Tarence Mitchell, 18, reportedly stabbed Ronald Taylor Jr., 27, five times with a steak knife — including at least once in the back — during an argument Thursday night in Bloomfield.

Pakistani airline pilot who was FOUR TIMES over the drink-fly limit before flight sentenced to prison

Irfan Faiz was arrested in cockpit of flight bound for Islamabad with 156 people on board.

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Barneys, Macy’s among stores urged to create racial profiling task force — or else, civil rights leaders warn

Rev. Al Sharpton took a hard line against Mark Lee, CEO of Barneys New York, and other retail executives on security policy, threatening to divert holiday spending away from the major brands.

You don't want to sit next to THIS guy on a flight! Man forcibly removed from Atlanta airline after screaming he would blow up the jet — SEE THE VIDEO

An airplane passenger who went berserk and started screaming that he would blow up the jet was forcibly removed from a Spirit Airlines flight in Atlanta on Friday morning.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Star student, 14, shot in leg on way home from school in Brooklyn — 3 years after her brother drowned

A Brooklyn couple whose son drowned three years ago were devastated Friday when their daughter was shot while walking home from school. Star student Tamia Tucker, 14, was hit in the leg.

More trouble? Obama administration issues new deadlines on Obamacare coverage and 2014 signup

The Obama administration delayed two signup deadlines for Obamacare Friday in another acknowledgment of the botched launch of the health-insurance law.

Elizabeth Olsen promises shocks in 'Oldboy' thriller

Editors' Picks

RECAP AMAs 2013: Miley Cyrus feline the groove

You might call it a cat-astrophic performance.

SPOILER ALERT ‘The Mentalist’ wraps up with a vigilante-style killing

The longest-running story arcs on prime-time ended Sunday night.

EXCLUSIVE Bono, Chris Martin, others raise $26M at auction to fight disease

The season of giving got an early start Saturday night.

‘Catching Fire’ burns out box office competition with $307.7 million

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" blazed straight to the top of weekend movie charts, setting a U.S. and Canadian record for November ticket sales and hauling in a huge $307.7 million around the world.

Michelle Obama gets festive for the holidays

The sounds of Christmas in the White House mean James Taylor, Mariah Carey and Nat King Cole.

Josh Hutcherson falls short as ‘SNL’ host

Josh Hutcherson tried his best to set the stage ablaze on "Saturday Night Live" Nov. 23. Fresh off "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" opening night Friday, the 21-year-old actor spoofed the action sequel with the help of "SNL's" cast.

Naomie Harris finds her voice as Winnie in 'Mandela'

Naomie Harris is no stranger to playing tough women.

'The Voice' pits N.J. friends at odds

When New Jersey teen Caroline Pennell flew out to California to audition for “The Voice,” she got a sixth sense about another girl on the same crowded flight.

'Angel' Candice sizzles in the sand at St. Bart's

Have you ever wondered what heaven looks like? Well, we're pretty sure this comes close -- the Victoria's Secret Angels landed on the beaches of St. Barts doing what they do best.

James Brolin does a lighter turn in 'Christmas With Tucker'

Let there be light. While no one is going to argue that Hallmark’s new holiday film “Christmas with Tucker” is on the same level as “The Sopranos,” “The Wire” or “Breaking Bad,” it’s at least comforting to know there is a still a huge appetite for programming that doesn’t involve cold-blooded murder, selling drugs to children or leaving family members in shallow graves.

'Princesses Behaving Badly' tells of wayward royalty

Snow White, they’re not. In the new book “Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories From History — Without the Fairy-Tale Endings,” journalist Linda Rodriguez McRobbie takes on the Disney myth of the girl in the gown who always finds her happily-ever-after.

PHOTOS Artist 're-sculpts' personal space with strangers on NYC subway

Performance artist and sculptor George Ferrandi embarked on a quite unusual project.

See Cyrus' craziest moments as the pop princess celebrates her 21st birthday

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.

PHOTOS Giant Letdown! 'Boys beat Big Blue to end G-Men's streak

Tony Romo led the Cowboys down field to set up a game-winning field goal by Dan Bailey as time expired to lead to Cowboys to a 24-21 victory over the Giants.

Murdoch ex Deng possibly cheated with Tony Blair

Is Wendi Deng getting too close to ex-British PM Tony Blair the reason for Murdoch's icy turn?

Book review: 'The Gods of Guilt'

Five novels into Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller saga, with the new book, “The Gods of Guilt,” it’s fair to ask how the series is working out. The answer is, really, really well.

exclusive Adam Sandler recruits man on street for role in new flick

Adam Sandler just gave one New Yorker his 15 minutes of fame.

The National Dog show returning to NBC on Thanksgiving

If recent history serves as an accurate guideline, some 20 million Americans will watch the National Dog Show Thursday. Okay, the title sounds a little self-glorifying.

Miley 'really shaken up' after birthday eve burglary

It's not a very happy birthday for Miley Cyrus. The pop star turned 21-years-old on Saturday and instead of happily ringing in her milestone year, she was the victim of a burglary on Friday, Us Weekly reported.

Lady Gaga dishes on her 'weirdo' boyfriend

So that's why they get along. Lady Gaga opened up to Ellen DeGeneres about her relationship with "Chicago Fire" star Taylor Kinney on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "He's a hidden weirdo," the 27-year-old pop star said.

Whitney Port shows off engagement ring

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Beckham's clothes sell for 3 times the price on eBay — aiding typhoon victims

Celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian are cleaning out their closets for a cause.

Bieber jumps off a cliff and hangs with mystery gal in Hawaii

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

WATCH Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul read 'Breaking Bad' finale for first time

The series stars were just as surprised by the ending of the series as you were.

Kanye takes a break from tour to get dinner with his girls

Kanye West is a doting daddy! Kim Kardashian and her fiancé were spotted on their way to dinner in New York City on Friday with their baby girl North West in tow.

PHOTOS Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, is erupting in Sicily, spewing ash on nearby towns.

How Sarah wooed Jimmy: You're fat and have no charm

Ever since she was a child, it was clear that Sarah Silverman was destined for greatness. Or at least standup.

SMELLS LIKE A WINNER: Company creates KFC scented candles

An enterprising company has come up with the takeaway scented candle after frying chicken in wax and then seasoning according to the Colonel's recipe.

Vinnie Jones reveals he and wife battling skin cancer

Tough guy British actor Vinnie Jones has revealed he and his wife Tanya are both battling skin cancer. The Los Angeles-based star said he would fight the condition with "everything I've got". He told Britain's Sun newspaper: "Cancer is a horrible word to hear.

Katie prepping ABC News exit for Yahoo!

Katie Couric is closer to joining Yahoo! for interview show.

PHOTOS Pirelli Calendar celebrates 50 years

The calendar is marking 50 years by publishing never-before-seen pics by famed photog Helmut Newton.

PHOTOS Check out the best celeb photos of the week

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Adele goes makeup-free with adorable son Angelo

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

WATCH Jennifer Lawrence ribs Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'

Lawrence, 23, teased Stewart about his off-the-cuff interviewing style.

'Mermaid' Benson is back with in-depth role on 'Sofia'

Jodi Benson, the voice behind “The Little Mermaid” is reprising her iconic role on “Sofia the First.”

Teen overcomes SEVERE spine deformity to become fashion model

A British teenager who was bullied as a child after an agonizing spine condition left her with a hunched back and a severe limp has had the last laugh — after landing a job as a catwalk model.

SEE IT 'Girls' season 3 trailer debuts

Hannah Horvath is back, and she's awkward as ever.

BUSTED BEAUTY: Miss Italia finalist arrested for cocaine trafficking

A Miss Italia beauty queen was busted as part of an alleged international cocaine trafficking ring, police said. Samantha Scarlino, 32, was detained in a Milan hotel this week after being accused of delivering cash from Italy to drug cartel bosses in Peru.

Eva Longoria strips down for Elle

Even Eva Longoria gets body conscience from time to time. The 38-year-old actress covered the December issue of Elle Spain wearing nothing but Swarovski crystals to cover up her lady bits and admitted to the mag she "feared being so naked" for the photo op.

Carmen Electra takes it off for sexy calendar shoot

There's still a few months to go before the new year, but you can get a sizzling sneak peek at Carmen Electra's upcoming 2014 calendar right here ...

Maybe he was tired of Walken

The actor gave a few fans a thrill as he took them up on their offer of a ride in NYC.

Egypt's 'Indiana Jones' bans Beyoncé from Pyramids

The singer once kept renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass waiting, he has revealed.

Clint Eastwood's daughter weds Jonah Hill's brother

The famous faces are now related by marriage, thanks to the union of Francesca Eastwood Jordan Feldstein

Writer campaigns for a kidney donor teacher

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer is hoping to end up writing the happiest ending of his career.

2015 shaping up for blockbuster sequels

The list of big releases is growing, but industry experts say not all of them can be box office hits.

Karl Lagerfeld updates iconic watches

The celebrity couturier's brand is presenting a brand new watch collection for the Spring 2014 season.

Famed producer admits to secret agent double life

Arnon Milchan is breaking his silence on his secret role in a real-life espionage thriller.

Simon Cowell wants to name his son Simon

The X Factor judge is hoping that his new baby is going to take after him, at least by name.

PHOTOS A touch of glass

See the best holiday displays at NYC's department stores — and an EXCLUSIVE look at Macy's windows.

Picture this! Jets QB Sanchez in cornrows

Mark Sanchez continues to make noise off the field – with this hairstyle.

Lamar Odom appears incoherent as he raps about Khloe in leaked video

Lamar Odom’s attempt at rapping was not exactly a good one.

20 questions about the next-gen console era

It’s finally here. The next generation of consoles officially arrived Friday at midnight.

Facebook app gives users a place to grieve

Family and friends of a deceased Facebook user are left with a silent page that may use as a memorial.

The Situation under federal investigation

The probe centers on the 'Jersey Shore' star's businesses.

Doug Dorst talks penning J.J. Abrams' concept novel

His involvement with “S.,” a covert novel and brainchild of J.J. Abrams, began with a cryptic phone call

Jimmy Fallon to host 'SNL' on Dec. 21

Justin Timberlake will be the musical guest.

Josh Brolin checks himself into rehab for substance abuse: report

Brolin may be MIA from the red carpet circuit.

Why hangovers are worse after you hit 40

'All of the effects of alcohol are sort of amplified with age'

Solange Knowles announces Brazil-inspired collection for Puma

Puma has named Solange Knowles as its new art director and creative consultant.

Pharrell Williams launches 24-hour 'Happy' music video

The video features celebrities lip-synching along to his new single.

photos Jessica Lowndes flaunts teeny new bikini

Celebrities have no problem oversharing their luxurious lives on Twitter.

Leonardo DiCaprio donates $3M to help save tigers in Nepal

The initiative aims to double the number of tigers in Nepal by 2022.

Biopic about J.R.R. Tolkien in the works

Fox Searchlight to tackle British author whose real life was exciting as his books.

Google doodle celebrates 'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary

The doodle doubles as an 8-bit video game.

CONFIDENTI@L Booker Melissa Lonner is on the way out at 'Today'

The show won’t bring fiery entertainment booker back when her contract expires.

'Care Bear' state of mind: Artist unveils Jay Z statue

Jay Z has a supporter in sculptor Daniel Edwards.

Sassy Sarah Silverman back to standup roots in HBO 'Miracles'

The comedian touches on issues like science, truama and aging breasts

Hugh Jackman reveals skin cancer scare

The Australian star was reminded of his mortality.

The skyline stars of NYC

Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel loved brash geometric buildings, sharp angles and swooping curves.

Dina Lohan must undergo treatment

Before she can fully get into the holiday spirit, she must first undergo a court-ordered treatment evaluation.

How will Melissa explain this serious beauty blunder?

Melissa Joan Hart suffers red carpet beauty blunder, sports white blotchy face powder.

Will Smith, Margot Robbie step out together

The co-stars stepped out in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a photo call relating to their film "Focus."

VIDEO Improv group recreates 'Harry Potter' in Penn Station

Harry Potter visited New York for a day, thanks to comedy collective Improv Everywhere.

Unexpected duo: Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles spotted on date

Is this the best couple ever?

The Doctor is in

David Bradley remembers the beginning of “Doctor Who” and William Hartnell, who played the first Doctor.

Marsden and Jones' paternity joke

January Jones may never tell who the father of her son Xander is, but she will joke about it.

Haute couture or hot mess? Gaga covers herself in moss for new video

It's likely the wardrobe budget wasn't very high.

UFC makes a case for legalizing MMA in NY

Fighters Lorenzo Fertitta and Chris Weidman ripped Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver at press conference.

Are races like Tough Mudder safe?

Scientists investigate as more and more people are turning up at the ER with serious injuries

PHOTOS Out of the barn, in the nude

A youth club in England called the Bedfordshire Young Farmers created a charity calendar -- naked.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Bettie Page Reveals All'

The title of Mark Mori’s reverential biography is inaccurate, but perhaps that’s only appropriate.

Rosie Photoshops arms, stomach

Rosie O'Donnell wasn't shy about admitting she altered a paparazzi photo taken of her at the beach.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?'

Michel Gondry, director of “Eternal Sunshine,” joins heads with philosopher Noam Chomsky.

ASOS to restock Sasha Obama sweater

The unicorn sweater flew off the shelves after it was spotted on the President’s youngest daughter.

PHOTOS Best celebrity Twitpics

We know Hollywood is Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and wackiest.

PHOTOS Angels descend on St. Barts

The Victoria's Secret Angels landed at St. Barts doing what they do best, posing in next to nothing.

Baldwin professes his love to a man

The actor tried to ease backlash after he berated a photographer with what sounded like a gay slur.

Madonna tops Forbes list of highest-paid musicians

The "Material Girl" still has it. Madonna easily surpassed singer Lady Gaga and veteran rockers Bon Jovi as the highest-paid musician in 2013, Forbes said on Tuesday.

Palin cancels 'Today' interview over MSNBC jab

Sarah Palin has canceled an interview with Matt Lauer after an insult from Martin Bashir.

SEE IT Frog species is no more

Frog named after Charles Darwin has gone extinct because of a amphibian skin disease, scientists say.

Hawke goes for the crown with 'Macbeth'

Ethan Hawke is anticipating scrutiny as he tackles Shakespeare on stage.

The McRib won't be available nationally this year

The company will offer the seasonal sandwich regionally. The unusually shaped patty is designed to look like there are bones inside.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's matching style

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are the perfect match -- especially when it comes to their clothing.

PHOTOS Obama awards the Medal of Freedom

President Obama awarded the 2013 award to famous faces like Oprah, Bill Clinton and Sally Ride.

Monty Python announces plans for reunion show

The Monty Python gang is coming back for a reunion show at London’s 02 arena in July. John Cleese said Thursday the London show is planned as a single event but that further engagements are possible.

No Ford in Toronto TV's future

Just a day after it debuted, “Ford Nation” — featuring embattled Rob Ford and his brother — has been axed.

Jason Statham: Stuntmen deserve Academy Awards

Statham's greatest stunt may have been drawing attention to the real heroes of the action genre.

Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy sings ode to Rob Ford

Rob Ford may be having a rough month, but he can always count on one supporter: Ron Burgundy. Will Ferrell appeared on "Conan" Wednesday night as "Anchorman 2" character Burgundy, and voiced his support for the beleaguered Toronto mayor.

Aaron Carter declares bankruptcy: report

Life is no longer a party for Aaron Carter. The faded pop star, who once sang about beating Shaq, apparently had no similar game-plan to overcome his debtors and filed for bankruptcy, TMZ reported.

Forget Adam! See OUR list of the 'Sexiest Men Alive'

We think a few other Hollywood hunks were perhaps more deserving of the title.

TV REVIEW 'Bill Cosby: Far From Finished'

Watching Bill Cosby do a standup comedy show, or in this case a sitdown, gets real comfortable real fast.

Old iPhones find new lives as jewelry, furniture

Twice Used is an initiative to create everyday objects (jewelry, photo frames, tables, wall clocks, etc.) from broken or discarded iPhones.

Men's bedroom woes linked to surprising hormone

While the hormone prolactin is normally associated with stimulating breast milk production in women, a new study finds that it's also a major culprit in sexual problems in men.

Barack Obama awards 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Nov. 20, 2013, President Barack Obama awarded the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to over a dozen accomplished Americans. The award was established fifty years ago by President John F. Kennedy.

PHOTOS Kim Kardashian keeps warm — and covered — in NYC

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn.

Vonn suffers partial tear of ACL, mild knee sprain

Skiing accident has resulted in a new injury to the same knee that was surgically reconstructed.

PHOTOS Recreating 'Star Wars' with Legos

Finnish photographer Vesa Lehtimaki spends hours recreating everything from the space classic.

TV REVIEW ‘Nashville 2.0: The Rise of Americana’

There's more than slight irony in the rise of “Americana” in this PBS documentary.

Monty Python members post reunion pic

Five surviving members of classic comedy troupe huddled together as they plot their reunion.

Miley bleaches her brows in latest eyebrow-raising stunt

She's just being Miley, sans her eyebrows.

PHOTOS Emily Blunt shows off her baby bump

Bradley Cooper joined pals John Krasinski and Emily Blunt for a beach vacation in Hawaii.

American Music Awards 2013

The annual AMAs arrived at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2013. See who hit a high note on the red carpet ... and who should really consider hiring a stylist next time ...

American Music Awards 2013: Top show moments

Taylor Swift was the night's big winner, while Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez had some of the evening's most talked-about performances.

"It felt like I knew you": An innovative art project

Performance artist and sculptor George Ferrandi embarked on an unusual project: she attempted to mentally and emotionally "re-sculpt" the space between strangers on the New York City Subway, eventually resting her head on their shoulders while being filmed. See the incredible video stills ...

PETA sells limited-edition stamps featuring vegtarian celebs

These celebs have PETA's "stamp" of approval! PETA has released a limited-edition book of stamps celebrating vegetarian and vegan celebrities.

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of November 18

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

Holiday window displays in New York City

'Tis the season for window shopping, and spirits aren't the only thing the city's world-famous storefronts are making bright.

Victoria's Secret bikini shoot in St. Barts

Have you ever wondered what heaven looks like? Well, we're pretty sure this comes close. The Victoria's Secret Angels landed on the beaches of St. Barts to do what they do best.

Celebrities going braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Sports

Stafford's 4 INTs help Bucs upset Lions

Matthew Stafford’s fourth interception went in and out of Calvin Johnson’s hands inside the Tampa Bay 5 in the final minute, allowing the Buccaneers to hold on for a 24-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Tampa Bay (3-8) has won three straight after losing its first eight.

Chiefs shocked by Chargers for 2nd straight loss

Harvard beats Yale, 34-7, for 7th straight in ‘The Game’

Paul Stanton scored four touchdowns to tie a record for the 138-year history of The Game, and Harvard beat Yale 34-7 on Saturday — the seventh consecutive victory for the Crimson against their longtime rivals.

The Score Hears: Poll shows all at fault in Dolphins mess

Americans believe the Miami Dolphins’ bullying scandal is indicative of a broader problem in sports, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted last week.

Cards trade Freese to Angels

Former World Series MVP David Freese was traded by his hometown St. Louis Cardinals to the Los Angeles Angels in a four-player deal Friday that reunites Albert Pujols with a pair of ex-teammates.

Michigan State a Payne for Virginia Tech in 96-77 rout

Before handing any national player of the year honors to one of the uber freshman in college basketball this year, voters better make sure to keep Michigan State senior forward Adreian Payne near the top of the short list.

Welker cleared for practice, listed as probable vs. Pats

Five days after leaving a game with a concussion, Broncos receiver Wes Welker was cleared for full practice Friday and listed as probable for Denver’s game against New England.

Brees and Graham connect again as Saints beat Falcons

Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes and the New Orleans Saints overcame a lackluster offensive showing, holding off the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 Thursday night.

UConn hangs on to beat BC at 2K Classic

The New England showdown between Connecticut and Boston College resumed Thursday night in New York City with a 72-70 win for the Huskies in the 2K Classic semifinals.

Florida St. wears down No. 10 VCU, 85-67

The last time Florida State and Virginia Commonwealth met, the Seminoles lost in a matchup of attacking defensive styles in a ragged, fast-paced affair that saw VCU trudge away as the survivor. The rematch featured the same brand of basketball on both sides.

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