MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

TOUGH S#T, PAL! Hook-handed Al Queda suspect, who once had the gall to request a bidet for cell, whining again over prison conditions in hope of unlikely transfer*

This hardline jihadist is pretty soft. Hook-handed Islamic preacher Abu Hamza Al Masri hined to a New York federal judge Monday that the jail wasn’t up to snuff. read full story »

FOOLISH GAMES: Husband uses PlayStation 4's live-streaming feature to broadcast wife while she's PASSED OUT and NAKED

The couple, known online as Darckobra, recorded themselves with a pre-installed app for the game system known as Playroom.

BLESSING OUT OF TRAGEDY: Connecticut home invasion survivor Dr. William Petit welcomes baby boy after second marriage

William Petit III, named after Petit's father and grandfather, was born early Saturday morning to Petit and his second wife, Christine.

THE MOST HORRIFYING MUGSHOT EVER: Fork-tongued man with 'Satan' inked above eye allegedly bludgeoned best friend to death

A forked-tongued freak with "Satan" inked above one eye killed his best friend before dumping his body in South Carolina woods, police said.

Netanyahu blasts President Obama on phone over Iran nuclear deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked President Obama during a phone call Sunday about the controversial nuclear deal with Iran, an Israeli lawmaker claims. The White House had described the phone call in bland terms, saying the two leaders “reaffirmed their shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon” and that they agreed to “stay in close contact on this issue.”

NYPD officer viciously beaten outside Queens bar released from hospital

Sgt. Mohammed Deen, who was in a medically induced coma following the beatdown on Nov. 17, was discharged from Mount Sinai Medical Center.

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.

Was Ashley Greene bitten by a vampire?

BREAKING Seven people shot in East Oakland

Seven people have been reported shot and injured near an intersection in East Oakland.

BAD SANTA: Mass. mall Santa, 62, molested female teen elf, cops say, and is barred from playing St. Nick

Herbert Jones, 62, now faces indecent assault and battery after cops say he got handsy with Santa’s Little Helper, leaving the teen in tears as she recounted what had happened to detectives.

KKK mistakenly distributes recruitment fliers to predominantly black Florida neighborhood

Residents of a predominantly black West Cocoa neighborhood say they were shocked and angered when they woke to recruitment fliers left outside their homes.

BRING HIM HOME: Calif. woman pleads for husband, 85, being held in North Korea to be sent home for holidays

Lee Newman is pleading for North Korean authorities to release Merrill Newman, her husband who was pulled from a plane a month ago and has been held by the communist nation ever since.

Retired FBI agent becomes longest held hostage, held captive in Iran for 2,455 DAYS

WASHINGTON --A retired FBI agent who vanished in Iran more than six years ago is now believed to be the longest-held American hostage ever.

Chicago cop charged with killing unarmed young woman

An off-duty Chicago cop was charged Monday in the 2012 shooting death of an unarmed young woman. It’s the first time since 1995 a city cop has been charged in a high-profile shooting death, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Queens College will conduct its own study of the Rockaway Beach rail line

A Rockaway lawmaker has convinced Queens College to jump into the debate on whether an abandoned rail line should be reinvented as a bikers corridor, or rebuilt for trains.

Edward Snowden could have ‘doomsday’ cache of classified material: officials

The cache contains documents generated by the NSA and other agencies and includes names of U.S. and allied intelligence personnel, according to current and former U.S. officials.

Lockdown at Yale University campus lifted after reports of person ‘with a gun’ sparks panic

A lockdown at Yale has been lifted following reports of a gunman on campus that sent four SWAT teams upon the Ivy League school and police searching from room to room.

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.

It was a 'tragic and preventable collapse': Philadelphia contractor charged with murder in fatal building collapse

The contractor who oversaw a botched building demolition that killed six people in a Salvation Army thrift store was charged with murder, manslaughter and reckless endangerment on Monday.

VIDEO 'Stop deportation': President Obama interrupted by hecklers during San Francisco immigration speech

Obama stopped the ejection of hecklers who interrupted his speech on immigration reform in San Francisco Monday, then he gave them a short civics lesson.

EXCLUSIVE: NYC 'Housewive' star eyes bankruptcy reversal

Worst Coast: Knicks start west swing with loss to Blazers, now 3-10

The frustration and anger surfaced early in the evening when Amar’e Stoudemire, watching a replay of the Trail Blazers recent win at Golden State, admonished a locker room attendant for turning on the Monday Night Football game. “We don’t need that,” Stoudemire said. “We’ve lost five straight.”

Vladimir Putin visits and snubs Pope Francis — but gets Silvio Berlusconi's promise of Italian feast

Putin visited two men in Italy on Monday who couldn’t be more different in character: Pope Francis and Italy’s scandal-scarred former prime minister Berlusconi.

Top Washington newsmakers put aside political differences to give thanks

Vice President Joe Biden says he is grateful for his bestie, Barack, as Biden joins the cast of leaders who are setting aside their political differences to join together in expressing their gratitude.

Bidding starts at $90K for charity lunch, luxury seat with Yanks' Jeter

BlackBerry, Walmart shake up their managements as both look to bolster sales

Three BlackBerry executives are set to exit, while Walmart promotes long-time worker Doug McMillon as CEO.

Will this icy comet survive a close encounter with the sun on Thanksgiving? If so, we're in for a show

Talk about an astronomical cliffhanger. The sun-grazing comet ISON will either fry and shatter or put on a stunning celestial show as it swings through the cosmos on Thanksgiving Day.

Two arrested in Virginia for abusing toddlers at childcare facility

Kierra Nicole Spriggs, 24, and Sarah A. Jordan, 29, were charged with two counts of cruelty or injury to a child, and two counts of assault and battery.

Google Maps scrubs image of dead teen and updates satellite image after dad says he made shocking find

Jose Barrera said last week that he came across a shocking satellite image of what looked like the body of his 14-year-old son, Kevin, lying next to a set of train tracks in Richmond, Calif.

NY racial profiling task force includes Macy's, Barneys execs

Civil rights leaders and executives from the state’s Retail Council pulled together a list Monday of representatives to sit on a special racial-profiling task force. The Rev. Al Sharpton had given industry leaders the weekend to create the working committee.

Bulls superstar Derrick Rose to miss the rest of the season after surgery on his right knee – after missing all of last season because of his other knee

The Bulls' supersar point guard faces a rehab of six months or more. He's played in only 49 games over the last three seasons; a torn ACL in his left knee cost him the entire 2012-13 season.

Two arrests made in shooting of Eastern Michigan football player Demarius Reed

The university said on its website Monday that one suspect was arraigned Sunday and the other was being arraigned Monday.

President Obama defends deal with Iran, pushes back against critics

Responding to his critics, the President forcefully defended the weekend nuclear agreement with Iran, declaring that the United States “cannot close the door on diplomacy.”

Dick Cheney's daughter, Liz, highlights family togetherness in new Senate campaign ad

Wyoming Senate candidate Liz Cheney is highlighting the importance of sisterly love in a new campaign ad, focusing on the bond her three daughters share.

As Mayor Bloomberg tries to ban Styrofoam cups in NYC, the opposition sounds off

One of Bloomberg’s last legacy projects — banishing Styrofoam cups and containers from city restaurants — was put to the test in a hearing before the City Council on Monday.

EXCLUSIVE Waitress awarded $3.5M in suit against ex-boss who snorted coke off her shoulder

Who’s snorting now? A Manhattan waitress is getting the last laugh on the creepy nightclub owner she says snorted cocaine off her shoulder and then licked her neck.

EXCLUSIVE 'If there's nothing wrong why is the heat off?' NYCHA leaves hundreds of Bronx tenants shivering as heating fails in middle of arctic chill

Hundreds of public housing tenants in the Bronx shivered through a frigid weekend, as heating systems in several NYCHA buildings failed when low-20s temperatures gripped the city. The breakdowns affected hundreds of apartments at the 1,182-unit Throggs Neck Houses, the 992-unit Mott Haven Houses and a 96-unit building at 1471 Watson Ave. Some tenants told the Daily News they got nowhere in their efforts to get the problem fixed.

Tax break for companies that hire teens only for small businesses: Sen. Peralta

ALBANY - A Queens state senator wants to limit a controversial tax break for companies that hire teen workers to mom and pop stores - not big retailers like Walmart.

Sen. Harry Reid unlikely to allow Iran sanctions vote by year's end

Reid (D-Nev.) does not sound poised to accommodate lawmakers clamoring for the Senate to impose tough new sanctions on Iran before year’s end.

NYPD probes another possible 'knockout' attack after woman, 72, is punched in Brooklyn

Mira Harpazi, 72, was walking on Vandalia and Pennsylvania Aves. in East New York around noon when a young man simply walked up to her and socked her in the kisser, the sources said.

NYPD memo clarifies what cops in NYC can and can’t do when they ‘stop and frisk’

The memo was issued to correct the misinformation that has become part of the dialogue concerning the controversial tactic, police sources said.

San Antonio police officer cuffed and raped 19-year-old during 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.

Fresh-faced Tara Reid makes waves in Miami

EXCLUSIVE Lawsuit claims Andrew Cuomo's new trust is unconstitutional

The controversial new law that Gov. Cuomo signed this month allowing the Hudson River Park Trust to raise money in new ways violates the Constitution, a new lawsuit says.

RAIN ON OUR PARADE: Major storms — in addition to massive winds and continued dropping temperatures — will soak NYC as annual Thanksgiving festivities near

We freeze, we get soaked, we get blown away. That, in short order, is what Mother Nature has in store for New York City in the run-up to Thanksgiving.

Well-clad Michael Bloomberg ‘suited’ to hipster haven in Brooklyn

Hizzoner’s a hipster — sort of.

Guess which fiftysomethings made People's 'sexiest' list

Arizona student banned from flying Confederate flag on truck while on high school grounds

Jacob Green, a junior at Millennium High School in Goodyear, has denied accusations that he is racist after he was forced to pull down the emblem.

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.

Congestion traffic pricing back on table

The New Year could bring a new version of an old idea — congestion pricing. A group of transit advocates, led by former city traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz, is trying to revive parts of Mayor Bloomberg’s comprehensive plan to toll New York City’s bridges, which was met with intense controversy and died in Albany in 2008, it was reported Monday.

Amtrak Crescent train headed to New York with 218 aboard derails in South Carolina

The train had 218 passengers and crew members onboard, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

'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 were among five children inside a car that plunged into a park pond.

Morning-after pill 'identical to Plan B' is ineffective in women over 176 pounds

The morning-after pill may not be a good plan after all if you weigh more than 165 pounds, a European drug maker is warning women.

Adulterers may be stoned under new Afghan law: official

Death by stoning for convicted adulterers is being written into Afghan law, a senior official said, the latest sign that human rights won at great cost since the Taliban were ousted in 2001 are rolling back.

EDITORIAL Obama bombs on Iran as he gets played after going for an iffy short-term step

Dangerously wishful thinking won the day as President Obama struck a deal Saturday that leaves Iran fully capable of realizing its dream of regional domination through nuclear weaponry.

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.

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.

Former English Premier League player accused of sexually assaulting teen in front of teammates 25 years ago

George Blackstock is suing Peter Fox, a former star goalkeeper for the English Premier League, claiming that he violated him with a soccer glove covered in Deep Heat salve during the 1980s.

Where's the beef? Rick Perry owes Bobby Jindal 100 lbs. of brisket after LSU beats Texas A&M

Texas Gov. Rick Perry owes Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal 100 pounds of brisket from the Lone Star state after Perry lost a bet over the Louisiana State University game against Texas A&M.

Escaped Chinese forced-abortion opponent Chen Guangcheng ensnared in U.S. culture wars

The blind activist, who escaped 7 years' confinement to secure refuge in the U.S., found two close but vastly different allies in the founder of a Christian human rights organization and a NYU professor.

Olympic skier Bode Miller loses child custody battle

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.

Sports

Melo star stuck? Kobe deal tightens Lakers' cap

If Carmelo Anthony decides to leave the Knicks and play for the Lakers starting next season, he's going to have Kobe Bryant as a teammate.

Dolphins staying quiet on BullyGate

Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman addressed his team’s inability to score in the fourth quarter, the struggles of its running game and the need for his quarterback Ryan Tannehill to connect better with wideout Mike Wallace downfield on Monday.

Ten ex-NHL players sue league over concussions

Ten former National Hockey League players are claiming in a class-action lawsuit that the league hasn't done enough to protect players from concussions. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Washington, seeks damages to be determined at trial.

Seattle's 'Legion of Boom' busted for drugs

A second member of Seattle’s “Legion of Boom” has been busted.A day after Seahawks defensive back Walter Thurmond was suspended four games for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, cornerback Brandon Browner is facing a season ban for violating the same policy, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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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SPOILER ALERT: Key characters dropping like flies on hit prime-time shows

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.

Philadelphia family pays $5,000 ransom for abducted man

A Philadelphia family paid $5,000 ransom after a relative was abducted — and called police only after the man wasn’t immediately returned home early Monday, according to a report.

WATCH Strangers' Instagram pics combined to create strange Paris-to-New York trip

Filmmaker Thomas Jullien used more than 800 Instagram pictures to create his new movie.

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.

Thailand's prime minister invokes emergency law around Bangkok as protesters seize ministry offices

Protesters swarmed the Finance Ministry compound, overrunning several buildings and cutting electricity in an escalating campaign to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s government.

Prosecutor asks Italian court to reinstate Amanda Knox’s guilty verdict

The prosecutor seeking to reinstate Amanda's Knox's guilty verdict in her roommate's 2007 murder urged an appeals court on Monday not to repeat mistakes purportedly made by the court that freed her.

Syria peace talks in Geneva to begin in January, UN says

Syria's government and opposition will hold their first peace talks on Jan. 22 in Geneva, in an attempt to halt the nearly 3-year-old civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people, the United Nations announced.

EXCLUSIVE HOT OR NUTS? Banker who once claimed discrimination for being too sexy for Citibank now suing lab for causing 'severe' injuries after her blood was drawn

A woman who claims she was fired for being too attractive is also apparently too sensitive.

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.

Students in Italy develop bizarre allergic reaction to school

It may sound like a made-up illness, but kids at Falcone di Bergamo High School, in Bergamo, reportedly start itching and break out in rashes every time they set foot inside their classrooms.

Lady Gaga at AMAs roars in revealing nude bodysuit

Did Angie buy Brad a heart-shaped island for his birthday?

Probation officer turns in $223K missing from La. security guards' truck

An upright probation officer saved the day with an exceptional good deed when she immediately turned over $223,600 that fell off a truck in Louisiana.

New York officials warn people about fake phone, email tax collectors

New York Gov. Cuomo said the scammers claim they are from the Internal Revenue Service or the state Tax Department and threaten people with fines, deportation or arrest if they fail to pay up.

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.

SHOT OVER A CIGARETTE? Country singer killed in Nashville bar by owner who claims self-defense after he caught victim smoking

Jerald (Wayne) Mills, 44, was fatally shot by Pit and Barrel bar owner Chris Ferrell during a fight that erupted after he caught the crooner lighting a cigarette in a non-smoking area of the club early Saturday. 'Extremely sad to hear about the death of my old friend Wayne Mills,' country music star Blake Shelton tweeted on Sunday.

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Chinese president visits victims of oil pipeline blast that rocked residential area and left 52 dead; 11 people remain missing

China’s president on Sunday visited hospitalized victims of deadly explosions that ripped through residential and commercial roads from a ruptured pipeline owned by the country’s largest oil refiner.

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.

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.

Lawmakers from both parties slam Iran nuclear deal as Kerry goes on defense

Democrats Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Eliot Engel were among the members of Congress who criticized that the agreement doesn't forbid Iran from enriching uranium altogether.

Kendall Jenner talks Harry Styles date: 'We're friends'

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Chris Brown returns to rehab, set to fight assault charge

Chris Brown is "doing well" back in rehab and plans to be in court next January to fight the charge he assaulted a man in Washington D.C., a source told the Daily News. Brown, 24, was not in the D.C. courtroom Monday when the judge on his assault case continued the matter to Jan. 8.

Katy Perry's geisha turn at AMAs blasted as racist

Katy Perry opened the American Music Awards on Sunday night dressed as a geisha while belting out her latest single "Unconditionally."

‘Maltese Falcon’ figurine fetches $4M

The 45-pound statuette from the Humphrey Bogart thriller, with its distinctive bent right tail feather, fetches a huge amount from a person who placed a bid over the phone.

PHOTOS World's most hilarious mug shots

You don't need to be a celebrity for your mug shot to be newsworthy.

'Kirstie' brings Kirstie Alley back to sitcoms

Alley says she always wanted to play a diva who lives large in “a great brownstone.”

SPOILER ALERT: 'Family Guy' shocks fans with death of major character

Warning: Spoiler alert for Sunday night's "Family Guy."

One year later, Christina Aguilera stuns on red carpet

Christina Aguilera looked simply stunning on the American Music Awards red carpet. Just a year after her last appearance at the show, Aguilera, 32, showed off her noticeably thinner frame in an elegant white gown and blond coif.

SPOILER ALERT Prime time TV's death toll rises

A startling number of entrenched characters in the last 10 days have been killed off.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Black Nativity'

Faith and music claim the spotlight in the spiritual drama starring Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker.

National Dog Show backs therapy program on NBC

The show will be promoting the therapy dog program, which is tied to the Angel on a Leash.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Frozen'

While the movie is loosely inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen story, these royal damsels represent a step forward.

PHOTOS J.Lo at the AMAs: All her dazzling costume changes

Check out her sexiest (and most controversial) looks through the years.

Katie Couric to anchor Yahoo’s video news coverage

Couric will anchor an expansion of the Internet company’s video news coverage.

Brittany Murphy’s mom disputes ‘absurd’ claim that actress was poisoned

She's refuting claims by Murphy's father.

Christina Aguilera stuns on red carpet at the AMAs

She received criticism for choosing unflattering outfits for her fuller figure at last year's show.

Beastie Boys fire back at GoldieBlox over use of ‘Girls’

They want the toys' video to stop using their iconic 1986 song.

Angelina Jolie spends time with twins amid 'Unbroken' shoots

The 38-year-old actress was spotted with her five-year-old twins Saturday.

SPOILER ALERT 'The Mentalist' wraps up Red John saga

One of the longest-running story arcs on prime-time ended like a 1970s-style vigilante vengeance movie.

Francesca Eastwood annulling marriage to Jonah Hill's brother: report

The reality starlet is apparently regretting the quickie Las Vegas wedding.

Rihanna turns heads in doobie wrap at the AMAs

The "Umbrella" singer’s wrapped hair has sparked memes and jokes.

PHOTOS French fans brawl at soccer match

Cops break out the pepper spray as visiting fans tear seats apart and toss them at home supporters Sunday.

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

The season of giving got an early start Saturday night.

PHOTOS Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

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

MUSIC REVIEW One Direction gets older, edgier in new album

The twinkle-eyed boy band finally tries to go all the way.

Jessica Simpson hits red carpet with family

The 33-year-old singer was joined by her fiancé, Eric Johnson, and their adorable kids.

‘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.

Kate Upton poses bareback on Malibu beach

Upton sure looked sexy posing on horseback at the beach on Saturday.

SEE IT Lady Gaga channels Donatella in Versace

Gaga has taken on a striking resemblance to her friend Donatella Versace in an ad.

Giada De Laurentiis nearly faints after slicing finger on live TV

The Food Network star says she's fine.

Essential tips for eating healthy on a budget

Here's the truth behind the lies about healthy eating and what it will cost you.

A Laker for life: Kobe gets 2-year extension

The deal will reportedly ensure Bryant, 35, will still be the league's highest-paid player.

REVIEW 'X-Men' enemies now best buds on Broadway

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen lend their considerable acting chops to two plays.

FDA orders 23andMe to halt sales of DNA test kits

The FDA says the company has failed to show that the technology is supported by science.

How to indulge, but stay healthy on holiday

This holiday brings stress, unwanted pounds and feeling run down and sluggish.

H&M: 'Living wage' for textile workers by 2018

The chain has been fighting to raise minimum wage in countries like Bangladesh and Cambodia.

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

Brooke Hogan has called off her engagement to Dallas Cowboy Phil Costa.

Mick Jagger to be a great-grandfather

His daughter Jade said her 21-year-old daughter, Assisi, expects to give birth in several months.

Poetry breaks through fog for some Alzheimer's sufferers

The rhythm and pace of well-known verse can act as a trigger.

Michelle Obama gets festive for the holidays

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

Former Man U captain Bill Foulkes dead at 81

Bill Foulkes survived the Munich air disaster in 1958.

Mulberry cancels London Fashion Week show

The British brand is still searching for a new creative director.

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.

Elizabeth Olsen promises shocks in 'Oldboy' thriller

Even Elizabeth Olsen is shaken by her new film.

'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.

The Do's and Don'ts of dressing for the airport

People used to dress up for airline travel -- but even A-listers are resorting to Uggs and sweatpants topped off with a baggy sweatshirt. For every Victoria Beckham, who treats the Kennedy Airport runway like, well, a runway, there's a Jessica Simpson, who favors big cleavage and little taste.

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 ...

Firefighters in Madrid strip down for sexy calendar shoot

These firefighters are ditching their shirts for a good cause -- they're raising money for the Madrid Food Bank.

Jennifer Lopez's hottest moments

She may be a 43-year-old mother of twins, but Jennifer Lopez is hotter than ever. Check out J. Lo's sexiest (and most controversial) looks through the years ...

Celebs in nude bodysuits

Whether it's Britney Spears or Jennifer Lopez, check out the stars who are putting their business out there in nude bodysuits.

Christina Aguilera's hottest moments

From her skimpy on-stage getups to her signature body-hugging red carpet style, check out Christina's evolving body of work ...

American Music Awards 2013: All the red carpet looks

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.

Sports

Vikings release CB Jefferson over domestic assault arrest

The Minnesota Vikings have released cornerback A.J. Jefferson after he was arrested and jailed on a domestic assault complaint. The move was made on Monday. According to Hennepin County records, the 25-year-old Jefferson was being held without bail.

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.

Northern Illinois out to bust BCS

Northern Illinois moved ahead of Fresno State in the BCS standings and up to No. 14 as the Huskies and Bulldogs jockey to be the last BCS buster. NIU jumped two spots Sunday and Fresno State slipped one to 16th.

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.

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.

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