MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

HOLIDAY HORROR: Violent carjacking in parking lot of upscale N.J. mall ends with man — shopping for presents with wife — fatally shot in head by fleeing suspects

The unidentified victim, who was out shopping with his wife, was rushed to the Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey after being shot during a carjacking at The Mall at Short Hills parking deck on Sunday night. He was later pronounced dead. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE BLESSING FROM ABOVE: Colombo mobster praying letters from Catholic priests influence judge's sentence for racketeering

A reputed Colombo mobster has submitted letters from a half-dozen Roman Catholic priests — including an NYPD chaplain — seeking leniency from the judge who will sentence him for racketeering.

'Felt like two people inside me': Family, friends claim Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev heard voices, but didn't seek help

Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed in a standoff with cops, confided in his mother that the voice “felt like two people inside me,” friends and relatives of the 26-year-old aspiring boxer told the Boston Globe.

Raissman: It's an RG3-for-all as Sharpe defends Shanahan on race issue

When possible, it’s always better to name names — especially when you are injecting race into the equation. This did not register on Shannon Sharpe. Talk of Robert Griffin III, and Mike Shanahan’s decision to shut him down, filled the air Sunday. Sharpe’s passionate soliloquy was a highlight.

SEE IT: Georgia police officer body slams elderly woman onto pavement after pulling her over for drunk driving

A police officer body slammed an elderly woman face-first into pavement after pulling her over for drunk driving. Kathleen Mary Allegrone, 70, did in fact scream and try to resist the officer as he escorted her from her car to his police cruiser.

Deng hazing death: Neighbor says Baruch frat house is hell-raiser haven

Jose Baez told the Daily News he’s called the police numerous times to report out-of-control renters at the six-bedroom home in leafy Tunkhannock Township.

EXCLUSIVE: Will Miley steal Britney's Sin City thunder?

SCARY FIGURE: Cancer cases to grow to 19 million by 2025, World Health Organization says

Increasingly more people are being diagnosed with cancer globally each year, research shows. Diagnoses have grown from 12.7 million in 2008 to more than 14 million in 2012 and cancer-related deaths rose from 7.6 million to 8.2 million, according to the World Health Organization.

Hamill: Mourners thank Mandela for ending apartheid

SOWETO, South Africa — Mildred Dingatha, 54, swept her hand across the ramshackle streets of this once-violent slum and described why she’d come to the Orlando soccer stadium to pray at Nelson Mandela’s funeral, which was being broadcast live from his home village of Qunu on three screens.

WATCH SANTACON BRAWL: Father Christmas battle royale unfolds in New York City's Union Square

It was a brou-Ho-Ho. A group of men wearing Santa suits got into a brawl near Union Square that was caught on video Saturday night, cops said. "We're looking into it," said NYPD spokesman Sgt.

Lovett: Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice facing criticism over handling case of ex-police commissioner

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, a co-chairwoman of Gov. Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission, is under fire from leaders of her own party over her handling of a political scandal in her home county.

EXCLUSIVE Booo-berg! NYC principals revolts against Mayor Mike, as de Blasio to overhaul evaluations

More than 100 New York City principals are in full-fledged revolt against key Bloomberg administration reforms of the last 12 years.

UGLY SIDE OF EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE: Walmart employee of the month’s SUV shot by jealous co-worker: cops

Walmart’s employee of the month competition is cutthroat at one South Florida store. A worker, angry when a rival co-worker won the award, fired a bullet into the woman’s SUV, authorities said.

Donohue: Montague St. tunnel dust worries transit workers, riders

Funeral parlors. Guys with neck tattoos. People wearing hospital masks in public. And, of course, clowns. These are some of the things that can make me uncomfortable.

MLB player Ryan Freel had chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the time of his suicide: Boston University study

When he took his life last year, former major league baseball player Ryan Freel was suffering from CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a report in the Florida Times-Union claimed Sunday.

SEE IT Bengals punter gets jaw fractured after hellacious collision

The Cincinatti Bengals are taking a beating from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and punter Ben Huber got the worst of it. The Steelers’ Antonio Brown was returning a punt from Huber in the second quarter when Brown broke free leaving the Bengals’ punter as one of the few people left to make a tackle.

Suspect arrested in the death of 9-year-old girl in Ohio just hours after body was found

Police arrested a suspect in the death of a 9-year-old Ohio girl Sunday, mere hours after they found her dead body in a trash can outside her home. "Any violent death is troubling, but the death of a child is much more so," said Sheriff Travis Hutchinson in a news release.

Jesus named most famous person in the world — Justin Bieber is a very distant 8,633rd, according to study

A study by researchers in the U.S. ranked famous individuals using a specially developed algorithm that would see how famous they remained 200 years after their death.

SPOILER ALERT! Major character killed on 'Homeland'

EXCLUSIVE Safety fouls called during Madison Square Garden revamp construction

The Knicks season isn’t the only thing going up in smoke at Madison Square Garden.

EXCLUSIVE Manhattan judge finds accounting firm stole from the cloud in landmark ruling

Hey you, get off of my cloud! In a landmark ruling that could impact Internet data rights nationwide, a judge found a Midtown-based accounting firm liable for stealing information from the online storage system known as "the cloud."

Boy allegedly punches grandma over refusal to buy toy

The slugging minor was detained after a witness called the cops. The incident happened in Rose's department store, reports The Smoking Gun.

NFL recap: Brady, Pats fall to Dolphins; Cutler a hit in return

SEE IT: Car cemented into sidewalk following dispute

A row between road workers in Brazil and a car salesman resulted in a vehicle being cemented to the sidewalk. The dispute happened in the city of Belo Horizonte, reported Metro.

Lebanese army shoots Israeli soliders, killing one

Lebanon's official news agency says a Lebanese army force has opened fire on a group of Israeli soldiers along the two countries' volatile border.

Jets botch playoff hopes with 30-20 loss to Panthers

Santonio Holmes will probably think twice about insulting the Panthers secondary again. Three days after Holmes called the Carolina defensive backs their "weakest link," Captain Munnerlyn had a pick-six on a ball intended for him, the Jets secondary was the one getting gashed, and Gang Green lost to the Panthers on the road, 30-20.

Student suspended for sexual harassment after hugging teacher

Keep your hugs to yourself. A Georgia high school senior has been suspended for a year after he hugged a teacher.

LIFE GOES ON: South Africans honored to have weddings, births connected to Mandela's death

Death, marriage and the other milestones of life are going on for the ordinary people of Nelson Mandela's home district of Qunu, even as the world prepares for a historic burial of the freedom icon.

New Jersey settles for $168 million after years of overlooked abuse left 4-year-old boy blind, brain dead

A New Jersey family was awarded $168 million by a jury that ruled the state should have removed a boy from his abusive father before a horrific beating left him blind and brain dead.

Newtown marks poignant anniversary of school massacre, revisiting ‘wounds that will never heal’

Under gray skies that matched the mood of the community, Newtown paused Saturday to mark the anniversary of the mass shooting that rocked the Connecticut town and the nation as a whole.

Bondy: Florida State QB Jameis Winston wins Heisman Trophy — but one question remains unanswered

Jameis Winston was both the right and wrong choice to embrace the Heisman Trophy, a sight hard to celebrate in any case.

Miley flashes breasts — ‘it’s about equality’

Florida man's Instagram photos lead to 142 felony charges

A Florida man was slapped with 142 felony charges after police discovered his Instagram account full of incriminating photos.

Construction halted on World Cup stadium after yet another worker dies

Public prosecutors want to halt construction at the World Cup stadium where a man fell 115 feet to his death while working on a roofing structure in the jungle city of Manaus. Prosecutors want the “immediate” interruption of work in all areas where laborers need to be high above the ground.

Hamill: Nelson Mandela’s funeral in South Africa unites a diverse and optimistic nation

Blacks and whites; Jews, Muslims and Christians, and babies, teens and the elderly — came to thank a man who dreamed for 27 incarcerated years not of retribution but of unity for a racially divided country.

SEE IT Dolphins holder gets hit in the face by snap against Patriots

Dolphins punter Brandon Fields took one to the face Sunday, when the snap from John Denney caught him right in the grill in the second second quarter against New England.

Eli, Giants come up small against Seahawks

They spent last week insisting that they had everything to play for, that pride and the desire to defend their home turf were enough to matter. And then Sunday came around, and the Giants played exactly like what they are: A squad that's just counting down to the end of 2013.

Bloomberg’s legacy takes shape as three-term mayor prepares to leave office

When Michael Bloomberg took the oath as mayor nearly a dozen years ago, he was a political neophyte faced with a city still smoldering from a terrorist attack that crippled its economy, wounded its psyche and left a ragged scar across lower Manhattan.

Tea Party candidates launch battle against GOP honchos

It’s a civil war. A Tea Party insurgency has escalated into a full-scale battle within the Republican Party that could cost the GOP gains they hope to reap from the sickly start of Obamacare.

Switzerland searching for new national anthem

Switzerland has begun the search for a new national anthem because no one knows the words to the existing tune. Beginning Jan. 1, a competition will be launched to come up with a new anthem for the alpine country.

Senator ex-staffer seeks release in child porn charges

A former chief of staff for Sen. Lamar Alexander has asked a judge to release him from custody and let him live with his parents as he faces federal child pornography charges.

Prominent chief surgeon in Arizona found dead in house fire

The chief of surgery of an Arizona hospital halfway between Phoenix and Tucson is among three people found dead in a house fire, hospital officials said Saturday. The fire is currently under investigation.

WHOA, MAMMA! Amber Rose flaunts post-baby body 10 months later

AMERICAN SIZZLE: Amy Adams calls kiss with J-Law ‘electric’

Casino owner willing to accept bitcoin in bid to sell $7.8M Vegas mansion

Jack Sommer said he got the idea to seek bitcoin for his 25,000-square-foot mansion from two of his sons, who’ve been involved in making and trading the currency.

Lupica: No heroes in this breakup between New York Yankees and Robinson Cano

There are no bad guys in the Robinson Cano story, even though you have to say the Yankees’ ex-second baseman showed more effort on playing the 'respect' card than he did about running out ground balls.

SEE IT Milan officials take down XXXmas tree decorated with sex toys

A sex shop had erected the "Tree of Pleasure" for the holidays outside its store on a busy shopping street in the northern Italian city.

Thousands of porn watchers' names released after German court order

Some 20,000 people who watched porn on a U.S.-based website have had their names and addresses released by a court and could end up paying a fine.

Sports

Carroll and Seahawks leave Swamp in Super spirits

Pete Carroll admitted his mind wandered a bit Sunday, but to the past, not the future.“Getting ready to come over here this morning, I conjured up some old thoughts of being a kid, watching the Giants and the Skins playing on TV, a little kid watching on black and white,” he said.

Brady on Dolphins loss: We made a lot of s---- plays

The Patriots so often find a way to win these close games in the fourth quarter. Six of their wins this season, including their previous three, were by three or fewer points. Just last week Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes over the final 61 seconds to give New England a one-point win over Cleveland.

Crabtree throws fit - and football - takes penalty

Maybe Michael Crabtree just wants to play quarterback. The 49ers wide receiver expressed his frustration in a bone-headed manner after Colin Kaepernick overthrew him early in the fourth quarter.

Isola: Neymar on track for World Cup glory

The player most likely to be the breakout star of the World Cup next summer is already ahead of schedule. Neymar, the Brazilian forward, scored five times this past week, including both goals in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday.

Autos

The 19 coolest (and craziest!) car gifts this holiday season

Some awesome, some silly, and some literally for the car fan who has absolutely everything; our gift list will inspire you to pick the best present for that special car guy (or gal) in your life this holiday season.

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show through the years

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Teeny–weeny Christmas bikini: Polar Bear Club storms Coney Island

Wichita airport 'bomber' caught with often used counterterror tactic

Arrest of Terry Lee Loewen, accused of trying to bring what he thought was a car bomb into a Wichita airport marked the end of a months-long undercover sting in what has become a widely used tactic.

Teen arrested for beating, raping 70-year-old nun in Pennsylvania, cops say

A Pennsylvania teen was arrested Friday after he allegedly attacked and raped a 70-year-old nun in a church parking lot, authorities said.

Undercover drug cops bust 22 Southern California high school students

Male and female narcotics officer passed themselves off as two 11th graders for an entire semester, leading to the arrests of 22 students at Southern California high schools, authorities announced.

GOING POSTAL: New Jersey woman busted for attacking mailman while drunk: cops

A U.S. Postal carrier had to deliver mail through some hazardous conditions in New Jersey as police said a drunken woman followed and attacked him along his route Friday.

HIS ‘EVIL INTENT’: Unhinged teen arrived at Colo. school armed with machete, shotgun and ammunition strapped to body, sheriff says, as his 17-year-old victim clings to life

Claire Davis, 17 (top center) is still in critical condition at a Colorado hospital after she was gunned down by Arapahoe High School shooter Karl Pierson (left) on Friday.

McCain warns Congress will push further sanctions against Iran without progress

A prominent lawmaker warned Sunday that Congress would push ahead with new sanctions against Iran if further progress isn’t made to curb the isolated nation’s nuclear program.

Rep. Paul Ryan gently pushes back against conservative groups that blasted his budget

You can’t please everyone -- but if you’re Rep. Paul Ryan, you can try. The Wisconsin Republican Congressman -- who last week helped architect a bipartisan budget agreement that triggered intense backlash from tea party conservatives gently pushed back against his party’s hardline faction Sunday.

Body of NFL player Jovan Belcher exhumed for brain exam one year after he killed his girlfriend and himself

His body has been exhumed more than a year after he killed his girlfriend and himself so that his brain can be examined for signs of a degenerative condition linked to repeated concussions.

Katie Couric to earn $6M a year as Yahoo global anchor

Snooki: I quit drinking because 'my milk was so full of alcohol'

STANDING BY HER MAYOR: Bloomberg’s girlfriend Diana Taylor says NYC will appreciate him with time

Diana Taylor, the elegant, 57-year-old investment banker who moved in with the now-71-year-old Bloomberg in 2000, said she believes New Yorkers will come to appreciate his 12 years in office.

Cop gives sweatshirt of his back to homeless man

A Manhattan cop melted a freezing homeless man’s heart when he gave him the sweatshirt off his back Friday . “I was just giving him the sweater because it was so cold,” Officer Carlos Ramos said. Ramos, who turned 29 Saturday, was assigned to look for suspicious packages or activities near the United Nations when he stumbled upon the shivering homeless man Friday morning. “I saw he was in need and it was my job to help him.”

Staten Island infant dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Paramedics rushed 3-month-old Jessica Holland in cardiac arrest from the Midland Hotel in Midland Beach to Staten Island University Hospital at about 10 p.m., authorities said.

EXCLUSIVE After heated exchange with Knicks coach Woodson, J.R. Smith took just ONE SHOT in protest during game

Smith’s self-imposed freeze-out during Friday’s loss to the Celtics came one day after Smith was chided by Woodson following Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls, The News has learned.

Comics & Games

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Lost Images of Linda Lovelace

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Walker laid to rest after private funeral

A MOTHER'S HEARTBREAK: Oregon mom's search for long-lost son ends in tragedy as she finds out he was killed in 1988 Lockerbie bombing

A mother at 19, Carol King Eckersley put her newborn son, Kenneth Bissett, up for adoption. This year, she discovered that her son was one of the Syracuse University students killed when Pan Am Flight 103 blew up over Lockerbie, Scotland.

YOUNGEST VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE: One year after Sandy Hook massacre, a child is fatally shot every 3 days

They are among 121 children — ages 8 and under — who have been killed by a gun since the Newtown shooting last Dec. 14.

Long before the horror on Metro-North tracks, New York train disaster of 1918 killed 93 people during rush-hour commute

Nearly 100 years before the Metro-North tragedy on Dec. 1, a far larger train wreck struck the city.

'Dementia is like an emery board that wears you down and rubs you raw': Loved ones of Alzheimer's patients desperate for more support as stress, frustration grows

A new survey of 496 city residents caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s found high levels of stress and frustration and an urgent need for improved New York City services.

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'Pippi Longstocking' actress arrested after hit-and-run

Pippi Longstocking has fallen even further. Tami Erin, the actress who played the fictional children's character on the big screen back in the 1980s, has been arrested for hit-and-run drunk driving.

Harry Styles jets to London for Kendall Jenner, ditches band

Although Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles have defined their relationship as 'just friends' all signs point to something more serious.

Who dumped whom? Lamar claims he ended it with Khloe

Dumped by Khloe Kardashian? Not so fast. Lamar Odom is claiming that he is the one who ended his four year marriage to Kardashian, according to TMZ.

Now it's Time Warner Cable News NY1

NY1 is taking the bandages off its face-lift Monday.

PHOTOS Peter O'Toole dead at 81

The Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost in 2013 ...

PHOTOS A look back at Peter O'Toole's career

He achieved instant stardom as "Lawrence of Arabia" and at the age of 81, actor Peter O'Toole has died. Take a look back at the decades-long career of one of Hollywood's finest film legends.

‘Hobbit’ has precious opening weekend

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” towered over the cinematic competition in its opening weekend.

PHOTOS Nelson Mandela funeral

Family members, celebrities, royalty and leaders were in attendance at the funeral service for the anti-apartheid hero.

Snooki: I quit drinking after club scare

'My milk was so full of alcohol, I could have used it to start a bonfire,’ she said in a book.

Pink Floyd veteran compares Israel to Nazis

Roger Waters has caused an outcry after comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

PHOTOS: Sloshed Santas dash through the SantaCon snow

Thousands of revelers in red suits and hats descend upon New York City on a snowy Saturday.

Naya Rivera on wedding plans: 'Happy wife, happy life!’

Naya Rivera is thinking of her wedding day and knows she'll be the star of the ceremony.

Katie Couric to earn $6 million a year at Yahoo

How about a part-time job making $6 million a year? Yahoo! Kate Couric will make a $6 million annual salary in her new gig as "Global Anchor" for Yahoo, a staggering pay cut compared to her company's current $20 million-a-year contract with ABC, a news report said Sunday.

Lindsay Lohan writing tell-all autobiography

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to spill the beans and tell all in a book.

Brandi Glanville axed from gig after racist remark

Brandi Glanville's thoughtless remark to a co-star has cost her some serious cash. According to Radar Online, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Fla., announced that it had dropped Glanville from a party-hosting gig in the wake of a racist remark she made to fellow "Real housewives of Beverly Hills" co-star Joyce Giraud.

‘Teen Mom 2’ star Jenelle Evans arrested for disturbing the peace

Jail records show 21-year-old was booked into the Horry County jail just after 5 p.m. Saturday.

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s house damaged in fire

A suburban New York house owned by former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley has gone up in flames. The Journal News reports that firefighters were called to the stone house in the town of Yorktown Heights late Saturday morning. The home was heavily damaged, with flames burning through the roof.

'Interstellar' teaser trailer drops

Fans of "The Dark Knight" and "Inception" take note: A new Christopher Nolan movie is on the horizon. The first teaser for the director's new project "Interstellar" has hit the internet, but it isn't giving out any answers to the project.

PHOTOS Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts that give back

'Tis the season for giving! Not only will these gifts make your loved ones smile, a percentage of proceeds goes back to charity. Money well spent!

NYE fun is easy to find in NYC

Outside of Times Square, there's plenty of New Year’s Eve events in the five boroughs to liven up the night.

Will Ferrell recalls 'Anchorman's' modest start

Working with Will Ferrell is enough to attract a plethora of A-Listers to make cameos in the sequel.

Mayor pens thank you notes to Big Soda, Jay Z on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined Jimmy Fallon on Friday's episode for the Late Night host's weekly thank you note segment.

Rev your engines! Choppers hit Big Apple for motorcycle show — PHOTOS

Rev your engines! The choppers were on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City.

Joanna Krupa proves again that she's the hottest 'Housewife'

We think it's pretty safe to say Joanna Krupa will go down in history as one of the hottest "Housewives" of all time. Don't believe us? Check out her sexiest moments ...

Khloe already moving on from Lamar with Matt Kemp: report

Has Khloe Kardashian already found a new man? On the same day after the 29-year-old reality starlet officially began divorce proceedings with estranged husband Lamar Odom, Kardashian was photographed heading to the gym with baseball star Matt Kemp.

Ward off winter's chill with a hot toddy

Coming down with a cold? Take two hot toddies — and you might not have to call anyone in the morning.

Paul Walker laid to rest by friends, family

Family and friends of the "Fast & Furious" actor gathered for a private, 45-minute burial in Los Angeles.

'Her' and the love of all things computer-related

'Her' stars Joaquin Phoenix as a divorcee falling in love with his computer, voiced by Scarlett Johansson.

SantaCon is on! Drunken St. Nicks, Mrs Clauses swarm NYC

Thousands of drunken Christmassy characters dutifully earned their places on the "naughty" list.

PHOTOS Miley, other stars rock Jingle Ball

Miley, Macklemore and Ariana Grande performed at Madison Square Garden.

PHOTOS Beauty on two wheels

See all the choppers on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in NYC.

PHOTOS Christmas decorations around the world

If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, we don't know what will.

Beyoncé clamped top-secret rules on her new release

Staffers at the highest levels of Columbia Records were kept in the dark about Beyoncé’s new album until Thursday night, when they found out along with the rest of the world their top client had secretly been recording music and making unbelievable videos in anticipation of the stealthy release Thursday.

Priestly calendar features holy hotties

Venice-based photographer Piero Pazzi selects 12 Catholic priests every year to be featured in his Calendario Romano (Roman Calendar).

Whiz kid genius is only 4 years old and has same IQ as Einstein

Sherwyn Sarabi has tested off the scale for intelligence—scoring an IQ of 160—the highest mark on the test. It's the same score that experts believe scientist Einstein had.

Bruce Jenner nixes plastic surgery after media leak: report

The former Kardashian patriarch, 64, reportedly canceled plans for a procedure to flatten his Adam's apple after news of the operation got out to the press.

TV quiz show host McGarry dies

Mac McGarry, who hosted “It’s Academic” for decades, has died. He was 87.

Blue Angels jets treat NYers to flight demonstration

What in the World was that? Oh, just your everyday hotshot pilots!

PHOTOS Child 'criminals' of 1870s England

The Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums has a collection of children's mug shots from Newcastle, England in their Criminals of 1871-1873 collection.

Diaz-zling! Cameron stuns without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story. So how do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs?

PHOTOS Progressive Int. Motorcycle Show hits NYC

Rev your engines! The choppers were on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City.

PHOTOS Arapahoe High School shooting leaves one dead, 2 injured

An armed student opened fire at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo.

SEE IT Where was the most Instagrammed place in 2013?

This destination has caught the fancy of smartphone shutterbugs.

CONFIDENTI@L Beyoncé clamped top-secret rules on her new release

Staffers at the highest levels of Columbia Records were kept in the dark until Thursday night.

TV REVIEW ‘Ultimate Survival Alaska’

There's scenery to die for as teams compete in a rugged northern wonderland on National Geographic series.

Vergara flaunts ring bling despite talk of engagement woes

"Modern Family" star is letting her bling speak louder than her words.

VIDEO Beyoncé releases surprise self-titled 'visual' album

Surprise! Friday the 13th is proving to be a lucky day for Beyoncé fans.

Beyoncé new album draws praise from fellow pop stars

Only Beyoncé can get other pop stars to "bow down."

Beyonce's album release surpasses 'Sharknado' in social media buzz

Her fans generated more than 1.2 million tweets in just 12 hours.

MOVIE REVIEW Five stars for 'American Hustle'

There’s a great fever-dream quality to David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” that instantly reels you in.

'Glee' star Nolan Funk strips for Versace

The Italian haute couture house has chosen the Canadian actor for its menswear collection.

PHOTOS Uma Thurman's daughter, Maya, takes after mom

When it comes to good genetics, these kids have hit the jackpot.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas'

Sometimes characters become so much like old relatives that their edge is gone.

PHOTOS Kardashian family drama through the years

Keep up with the Kardashians and their family feuds.

'Naked Gun' reboot starring Ed Helms in the works: report

The cows have come home to roost again. Paramount is rebooting “The Naked Gun” comedy franchise, with Ed Helms deputized to play the part of the bumbling police detective made famous by the late Leslie Nielson, Variety reported.

Zach Braff poses with new godson Rocco Faison

Zach Braff can add babysitter to resume. The former "Scrubs" star posed for a photo with his new godson, four-month-old Rocco Faison.

Bruno Mars named Billboard Artist of the Year for 2013

Billboard announced Friday that the Bruno Mars is the year’s top overall artist.

Tom's ex-publicist told him to 'cool it' with Scientology

Hollywood publicist Pat Kingsley opened up about why she was fired by Tom Cruise in 2004.

Sony announces Spider-Man brain-trust to expand franchise

Spider-Man landed a new batch of amazing friends. Sony confirmed that its expanding Spider-Man cinematic universe.

Lizzy's 'True Blood' sex secret: 'Chugging vodka naked'

The "Masters of Sex" actress wasn't always a sexual aficionada in her on-screen career.

Bruce Jenner to have Adam's apple flattened

The Olympic gold medalist met with a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE Lauer Claus: Matt picks up lofty bill for 'Today' holiday bash

Lauer picked up the tab for the entire party, a source tells Confidenti@l.

pics Kardashian family drama through the years

It seems even when the cameras stop rolling, the drama continues for the Kardashians. The royal family of reality TV has built a multi-million dollar empire around their candid and drama fueled reality TV series, but the drama doesn't stop there. Keep up with the Kardashians and their family feuds ...

pics Riots erupt in Bangladesh following execution of Islamist leader

The execution of Islamist opposition leader Abdul Quader Mollah sparked violent riots in Bangladesh as activists destroyed homes and torched vehicles less than a month before elections are set to take place ...

pics 'August: Osage County' premiere

Lots of beautiful dresses were on show for the premiere of "August: Osage County" in New York City.

PICS Thousands line up to pay final respects to Mandela as he lies in state

Thousands pay their respects to the late South African President.

PHOTOS Glamorous Fergie cuddles up with newborn son Axl

Celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts the next.

'Hours' director Eric Heisserer pens Paul Walker tribute

Paul Walker's recent death in a car accident inspired a flood of tributes from friends and fans, including a recent photo essay by "Hours" director Eric Heisserer.

PHOTOS Fitness guru Jennifer Nicole Lee works up a sweat

The stars sure know how to work up a sweat ...

Matlin 'appalled' by 'fake' Mandela sign language interpreter

Oscar winner Marlee Matlin to the list of deaf men and women "appalled" by the fraud committed by the sign language interpreter who worked the Nelson Mandela memorial this place.

Beyoncé new album draws praise from fellow pop stars

Only Beyoncé can get other pop stars to "bow down." As the overnight release of her new self-titled album became the buzz of Friday morning, among the social media stir were several of the "Grown Woman" singer's fellow celebrities.

PHOTOS Newly single Courtney Stodden unveils brunette look

Who says blonds have more fun?

THEATER REVIEW 'The Night Alive'

Conor McPherson’s moody new drama focuses on two down-and-out Dubliners who meet by chance.

Queens of the Stone Age will rule Barclays

Band stands as one of just four young (ish) hard guitar bands that can top the charts and sell out arenas.

World's largest champagne bottle to be opened

The huge bottle of rosé bubbly holds the equivalent of 40 regular 750 ml bottles.

Oprah reveals why she never had kids

Oprah Winfrey may be the mother of all things media, but she doesn't want to be anyone's mom.

Hoops player gives fan the shirt off his back

Zack Randolph provided one lucky fan with a memorable moment Wednesday night.

‘Pretty Little Liars’ star rips new poster

Ashley Benson took to Instagram to voice her dismay over a poster for the show’s upcoming season.

PHOTOS Inside Air Force One

The Obamas are joined by the Bushes and Hillary Clinton for the 15-hour flight to South Africa.

Hollywood reacts to Golden Globes nods

When “Rush” director Ron Howard found out the film was nominated, it put the wind back in his sails.

PHOTOS Gift ideas for her

One look, and you know she's gotta have it. We've rounded up our top holiday picks for her.

Naked pics of Carla Bruni used to plant email virus

The virus is affecting dozens of horny diplomats from around the world.

PHOTOS Hottest toys for kids

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents.

Fonda's lapse in giving

Her foundation has not made a charitable contribution between 2006-2011, newly-revealed documents say.

There's something about Walker Tower!

Cameron Diaz drops $9 million for luxe 3-bedroom NYC pad that's also attracted Blake Lively, Ryan Seacrest.

PHOTOS Gift ideas for him

This year, be sure to get all the men in your life a gift they can't resist.

PHOTOS Vanessa Hudgens plays bikini babe

"High School Musical" star is among many who enjoy flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

Barker returns to 'The Price Is Right'

Biggest applause on "The Price Is Right" Thursday was for the oldest model in the house: Bob Barker.

PHOTOS Kim K is a golden girl

Reality star dressed head-to-toe in a blinding yellow coat and matching silk dress.

Maya's ode to Mandela

Maya Angelou has penned a tribute to the iconic South African leader, titled "His Day Is Done."

Sarandon: I was high at 'almost all' awards

Some may not peg Oscar winner as a pot head, but she's confessed to toking up before most award shows.

ANALYSIS Awards season looks to be a bumpy ride

The Golden Globe nods prove 2013 offered a bounty of some great flicks.

How video games can kill you

A new study has found that playing video games for hours on end could lead to life-threatening blood clots.

Kimye mocked on ‘South Park’

Even South Park had something to say about Kim Kardashian's post-baby body.

Cloudy with a chance of Brick

Steve Carrell brought his "Anchorman 2" character to the party as he visited UK program "Daybreak."

Sofia Vergara, fiancé Nick Loeb headed for a split?

While "Modern Family" star shared photos of her joyous Thanksgiving fest, one person was absent.

REVIEWS 'The Unbelievers,' 'What’s in a Name?' and 'Liv & Ingmar'

It's a trio of three-star reviews.

Mena Suvari shares awkward family Christmas photo

The "American Beauty" actress and her boyfriend released an "ugly sweater"-themed photo.

'SNL' adding black female after secret audtions

The show responded to criticism about a lack of diversity in its cast with a secret audition.

Company creates 24-karat-gold 'anti-aging' leggings

Proskins sells leggings are designed to diminish wrinkles and help skin regain some youthful elasticity.

Jason Segel to play David Foster Wallace in new biopic

This is not a jest: Jason Segel has been tapped to play late novelist.

In memoriam: Stars we've lost in 2013

The Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost in 2013 ...

2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show

Rev your engines! The choppers were on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City.

Kardashian family drama through the years

Joanna Krupa's hottest moments

We think it's pretty safe to say Joanna Krupa will go down in history as one of the hottest "Housewives" of all time. Don't believe us? Check out her sexiest moments ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 9

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

Celebrity kids who look just like their famous parents

When it comes to good genetics, these kids have hit the jackpot. Check out which celebrity children have grown up to look just like their famous relatives ...

Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour: Her hottest moments

Check out the racy ensembles Beyonce has donned while taking the stage for her Mrs. Carter World Tour.

Courtney Stodden trades platinum blond locks for brown hairdo

Who says blonds have more fun? It seems Courtney Stodden has washed 53-year-old ex-husband Doug Hutchison right out of her hair -- losing her Barbie girl image for a new brunette 'do. The 19-year-old bombshell showed off her new look at Ralph’s supermarket in Los Angeles on Dec. 11, 2013.

Stars caught without makeup

Cutest kids in Hollywood

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

Celebrity fit club: How the stars stay in shape

The stars sure know how to work up a sweat ... and somehow manage to still look perfect doing it. See how they keep those picture-perfect physiques ...

The 19 coolest (and craziest!) car gifts this holiday season

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 ...

Golden Globe nominations 2014

"12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" led the pack at this year's Golden Globe nominations. See what else is up for an award ...

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gift ideas for her

One look, and you know she's gotta have it. We've rounded up our top holiday picks for her ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Stocking stuffers

When it comes to holiday gift giving, bigger isn't always better. These stocking stuffers will absolutely delight ...

2013 Hollywood Reporter Annual Women in Entertainment breakfast

It seems being the golden girl of reality TV has gone to Kim Kardashian's head. The reality star was dressed head-to-toe in a blinding yellow coat and matching silk dress at the 2013 Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment breakfast on Dec. 11, 2013. Check out all the stars who glammed up for the annual event.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Hottest toys for kids

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents sure to delight come Christmas morning ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Craziest selfies of all time

Kim Kardashian does it. The Pope does it. You've probably done it too. The word "selfie" has officially been declared Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries and we're celebrating the only way we know how -- by rounding up the craziest (and most controversial) selfies of all time.

Danica Patrick: Las Vegas Showgirl

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick trades the racing suit for sequins, feathers and not much else as she performs a routine at the American Country Awards.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show through the years

Supermodels come and go, but the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is forever. Take a look at all the scantily-clad beauties who have stomped the catwalk through the years ...

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show aired on Dec. 10, 2013, but you can relive all the ultra-glam action from the lingerie spectacular right here ...

American Country Awards 2013

LeAnn Rimes, Danica Patrick and Sheryl Crow all put on a show at the American Country Awards in Las Vegas on Dec. 10, 2013.

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure ... that is, except for ogling celebrity beach bods. Thus, we bring the two together for your viewing pleasure ...

Sexy celeb vacation Twitter photos

Since celebrities have no problem oversharing their luxurious lives on Twitter, you can live vicariously through them -- even when they're on vacation.

Bieber Fever: Justin Bieber through the years

The hair. The voice. The swooning legion of teenage fans. Of course, we could only be talking about singing sensation Justin Bieber. See his transformation from squeaky-clean star to wild child ...

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' European premiere

Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson were among the red carpet arrivals at the European premiere of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' at Cinestar in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 9, 2013.

Celebrities going braless

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

Stars on set

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

Sexiest magazine shoots

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

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.

Hollywood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

The women of Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are expecting a baby. They look elated while leaving a steakhouse in Los Angeles.

Holiday outfits that sparkle

It's your time to shine with these glittering looks, perfect for the holidays.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Jessica Hart heats up Miami with sizzling bikini photo shoot

The Australian stunner made waves as she posed for photographers on the shore in one sexy beach look after another.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 2

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

Kate Middleton's top style moments

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

Supermodels show off their bikini bods

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Sports

Construction halted on WC stadium after worker death

Sea you later? Wilson and Seahawks enter MetLife with return trip in sight

Russell Wilson, now in his second season as Seahawks quarterback, relishes the spring days when he sits in the seats or a suite at Safeco Field in the offseason.

Wel-done: Danny leads Man U. past Aston Villa

Danny Welbeck’s double steered Manchester United to a 3-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday to halt a four-game winless run in the Premier League.

End Zone: Relatives, friends of slain Odin Lloyd share their grief

Ursula Ward, mother to a murdered son, aunt to a slain niece, walked slowly onto the red rubber running track that circles Jack Crump Memorial Field in Roxbury, a rough-and-tumble neighborhood two blocks from Boston Police Headquarters.

Myers: Super no-grill policy is no frills for fans

Scott Podell has a steak sandwich in one hand and a bottle of his favorite beverage in the other as he cooks up tailgating delicacies on the charcoal grill, and watches his kids throw around a football in the parking lot at MetLife Stadium before a Jets game.

Leonard: As GM, Neil Smith would bring credibility to Flames, Sabres

The Calgary Flames fired general manager Jay Feaster this past week (yes, NHL teams do fire GMs), and president of hockey operations Brian Burke — the same man who wrote a guest column in USA Today this fall defending the practice of fighting in hockey — is empowered to hire Feaster’s replacement.

NFL Week 15 Bettor's Guide: Seahawks set to smoke Giants

From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.

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