MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EDITORIAL: Chris Christie is full of baloney! Throwing 2 aides under the bus is a shameless attempt to shelter the gov's Port Authority cronies and cover his own tail

Chris Christie’s one-hour-and-forty-seven-minute self-serving, self-pitying display of contrition on Thursday was a climactic act in a brazen cover-up that threatens to further unravel his political career. read full story »

PICTURED: The monster babysitter who used cigarettes to burn — and belt buckle to beat — 4-year-old boy who died under her care

Sitter Janaie Jones (right), who goes by the stage name Kryzie King, called 911 around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday claiming Myls Dobson had tumbled off the bathroom counter into an empty bathtub while she was briefly in another room.

'It's like they just disappeared into thin air': Mystery surrounds disappearance of two Georgia friends missing a week after fishing trip

The hunt for David Wood and Mason Cox, two pals who disappeared while fishing in Georgia, entered its seventh day as their mothers made a desperate plea to the public for tips.

Texas mother dies of flu at age 29, was otherwise healthy: report

A husband and three children are left grieving after an otherwise healthy Alice Jones, 29, died of the flu virus. She had no history of asthma or respiratory illness, but had not gotten a flu virus.

GET OUT! Indian diplomat indicted for paying housekeeper just $3.31 an hour has bolted the U.S.

Devyani Khobragade, 39, was busted on charges she lied on a U.S. visa application for her Indian housekeeper and then underpaid the woman.

California transgender teen bullied at school faces criminal charges for fight which only suspended other girls

After years of alleged bullying over her sexuality, Jewlyes Gutierrez says she snapped and finally fought back. And when it ended, four students were suspended but only Jewlyes who was charged with battery.

GHANA HELP: Two African language speakers add to NYPD diversity

The NYPD added a new language Thursday to its growing lexicon: Ewe, pronounced just like “away.

Old-school BFFs: Kim, Nicole share pic from 20 years ago

Woman gets 30 years in prison for torturing 13-year-old brother-in-law, tying him to chair with duct tape and hanging him from a bar in the garage

Viviana and Brandon Pernell Gunn have pleaded guilty to using a hot knife, hammer, staple gun and bat to systematically and repeatedly abuse the child who moved to live with them in Washington.

Family's horror after DNA test reveals convicted felon swapped Utah husband's sperm out with his own

The secret swap, more than two decades ago, was revealed after a family conducted a DNA test and realized their daughter isn't related to the wife’s husband.

Elderly Nazi soldier charged with massacre in France during World War II

German authorities charged an 88-year-old ex-member of an SS armored division with 25 counts of murder over allegations that participated in the largest civilian massacre in Nazi-occupied France.

HEATING UP! Knicks topple King James, Miami in thriller

The normal collection of luminaries and celebrities watching from courtside welcomed another significant spectator Thursday night, as Mike Woodson chose the Knicks’ first game against Miami this season to finally take a stand with troubled guard J.R. Smith.

Raunchy Dutch economist rejects jail-free offer in NYU stalking case

A former NYU professor accused of stalking her former lover, Citigroup's chief economist, after the romance fizzled out rejected a no-jail plea deal from prosecutors.

Warren: Gov. Christie has President Nixon moment with 'Bridgegate'

As with Nixon, the embattled governor merely accentuated the allegation despite an epic performance that still left his White House ambitions tenuous.

Family of elderly woman who died during GWB gridlock doesn't blame 'Bridgegate' scandal

The family of a 91-year-old woman who died during the George Washington Bridge lane closings won’t blame her death on the government-generated gridlock.

White House press briefing delayed as Chris Christie drones on for two hours in lane closure press conference

President Obama likely didn't have time to catch Chris Christie's lengthy press conference on Thursday, the White House said about the New Jersey governor's confessional before reporters in Trenton.

New Jersey residents sue Christie and the state over George Washington Bridge traffic scandal

North New Jersey residents slapped Gov. Christie and the main players in the George Washington Bridge roadblock scandal with a class action lawsuit Thursday over the engineered traffic jams.

EDITORIAL Bridge fiasco is a deeply damning window into Chris Christie's administration and proves at best, the N.J. governor built a top staff of lying thugs

Emails and text messages among his close aides made public Wednesday documented that in September they gleefully engineered George Washington Bridge lane closures to punish the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee for failing to endorse their boss’ reelection.

David Letterman lampoons Christie 'Bridgegate' scandal

David Letterman let rip on Chris Christie on the Late Show Thursday night. The embattled New Jersey Governor became easy target for the nation's comics in the wake of his 107-minute apology for the George Washington Bridge traffic scandal.

Making federal case against Christie on lane closures tough: expert

Setting up a roadblock for political revenge is shameful, but making a federal case against Gov. Chris Christie's despicable aides will be a heavy lift for prosecutors, legal experts say. The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey is “reviewing” the circumstances to determine if any federal laws were broken -- a preliminary step significantly short of a full-blown investigation. The feds would have jurisdiction because the traffic jams wreaked havoc on interstate travel between New York and New Jersey at the George Washington Bridge which receives funds from the U.S. government.

Christie's ex-Port Authority exec refuses to answer questions during hearing

Disgraced ex-Port Authority executive David Wildstein, unlike the Jersey guy who appointed him, had nothing to say Thursday.

OPINION George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal will blow over — and won't put a stop to Chris Christie's presidential ambitions

The formidable New Jersey governor has found himself embroiled in a kerfuffle over the closing of three entrance lanes to the George Washington Bridge in September.

Ex-Gov. Codey: I was victim of Christie pettiness

After Chris Christie took office in 2010, he seemingly wanted to show off his new powers against his political rival — seen at the time as a potential challenger in the next governor’s election.

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor, mystery man on the hunt for NYC digs

N-word can be nice, New York federal judge rules in Eric Stevenson trial

The Manhattan Federal Court’s chief judge ruled Thursday that the N-word is used sometimes as “a term of endearment.”

Study identifies disrespect among athletes at Army, Navy and Air Force as cause of sexual assaults

A culture of bad behavior and disrespect among athletes at U.S. military academies is one part of the continuing problem of sexual assaults at the schools, according to a new Defense Department report.

THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES: Woman arrested for violently beating, kicking United agent who offered to help her

Shelby Henderson Griffiths, 22, allegedly punched Teresa Rodriguez in the face, grabbed her hair and threw her to the floor at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday.

Most special-needs students drop out of charter schools early: report

A whopping 80% of special-needs kids who enroll as kindergartners in city charter schools leave by the time they reach third grade, a report by the Independent Budget Office released Thursday shows. But the publicly funded, privately operated charter schools, which enroll 6% of city students, hold on to general education students at a slightly higher rate than district schools, according to the study, which covered retention rates for kindergarten through third grade.

Former business partner of slain Brooklyn landlord goes into hiding

The frightened former business partner of a landlord who was abducted and killed in Brooklyn last week is in hiding with round-the-clock security, while cops are moving closer to identifying the van the kidnappers escaped in, sources said. Menachem Stark’s charred corpse was found Saturday in a Dumpster in Great Neck, L.I.

NYC Parks Dept. deemed death trap truck OK for service

The death trap New York City Parks Department truck that workers are too scared to drive was returned to service the day after the union complained about it — at a supervisor’s order, records show.

Missing 16-year-old boy from Massachusetts found safe

The missing Jewish day school student from Brookline, Mass., is safe and sound. Around 9 p.m. on Thursday the Brookline Police Department tweeted, "Just in; Caleb Jacoby has been found. Safe and well more to follow as details become available."

Bronx judge slammed for using courthouse staff to baby-sit

At least she didn’t have her staffers do her laundry, too. A Bronx judge has received an official reprimand for using her courthouse staff as if they were her personal servants, baby-sitters and chauffeurs, state officials said Thursday.

Fidel Castro makes rare public appearance at Havana art studio

The Communist Party newspaper Granma reports that the 87-year-old Castro appeared Wednesday night at the opening of a Havana art studio.

NYC judge shows leniency to domestic violence victim convicted of stabbing boyfriend in chest

The judge showed spared a woman convicted of stabbing her boyfriend in the chest of lengthy prison time, handing down a term slightly above the minimum because the defendant was a victim of domestic violence.

MICKEY'S BACK: Disney ship 'reimagines' cruise experience

The mouse has returned to sea, taking a full boat of smiling princesses, wide-eyed, mouse-ear wearing kids and families of pirates on the Disney Magic, which recently sailed her first cruise from Miami after being totally “reimagined” from bow to stern.

Basketball ref convicted of groping girls DURING games

A bold pervert was convicted of groping Colorado high school girls in the middle of basketball games he refereed. Stephen Amador, 52, was caught red handed grabbing at least six girls’ butts and breasts as they played games in front of family members, friends and school administrators in Jefferson County.

W.Va. customers told to not use water after chemical spill

West Virginia American Water expanded its advisory from five to eight counties Thursday night after a chemical spill into the Elk River in Charleston.

Bloodthirsty tiger in India ordered shot on sight after animal kills five people

The tiger, whose most recent known victim was a woman in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, has been described as "different" from other tigers with it appearing to be attacking only humans, according to a report.

U.S. diplomat says civil war may soon engulf South Sudan

The top U.S. diplomat for Africa says the risk of an all-out civil war in South Sudan is growing with each additional day of violence.

Explosion on set of Iranian war drama leaves 5 dead, 2 seriously injured

A war drama being filmed in Iran turned into cinema verite when a real explosion tore through the set, killing five and seriously injuring two others.

Fatal December helicopter crash in Afghanistan caused by Taliban: report

Deadly crash of a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan on Dec. 17 was caused by Taliban insurgents — a stark reversal from the initial conclusion that enemy combatants had not caused the crash.

Surfer saves Anne Hathaway from powerful riptide

Olympic fear: Six men found dead in cars booby-trapped with bombs in Russia

A series of unexplained killings in southern Russia involving booby-trapped bombs has further heightened security fears ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Heroic teen in Pakistan dies stopping suicide bomber from blowing up school

Ninth-grader Aitazaz Hassan Bangash, 14, stopped the bomber from storming his school during a Monday morning assembly. His father hailed him as a heroic martyr.

New York school safety agent arrested after pulling knife on boyfriend's mom

School safety agent Rita Rodriguez, 32, was busted after brandishing a knife during a heated argument in her Bronx home, police said.

Surveillance airplane crash in Afghanistan kills 3 Americans

A U.S. military MC-12 plane crashed in eastern Afghanistan early Friday morning, killing three Americans. The plane was not struck by enemy fire, a defense official told ABC News, though a cause of the crash has not been released.

SNAKES ON A PIZZA: Florida pizza shop sells pie that includes python meat

Evan’s Neighborhood Pizza in Fort Myers, Fla. tops its Everglades pie with a curious amalgam of animals including hog, alligator, tomato, frogs legs, swamp cabbage — and, for good measure, python.

Spanish government accidentally tweets about top-secret raid on alleged terrorist supporters before it happens

Spain's Interior Ministry sent a tweet about a forthcoming raid on ETA, a Basque separatist group, ahead of the start of the sensitive mission.

Regardless of ruling, A-Rod collects $3M from New York Yankees on Jan. 15

Alex Rodriguez stands to lose a serious chunk of pocket change if arbitrator Fredric Horowitz upholds all or most of his 211-game doping ban, but A-Rod can look forward to a financial windfall regardless.

Man arrested after Google+ sends invitation to ex with restraining order

Tom Gagnon, 32, was detained minutes after the social network sent his ex-fiancée an invitation to join his circle. Gagnon said it was an automated email, and the judge promised to investigate.

Mysterious note claims responsibility for Ohio man’s shooting death

The Gallia County Sheriff's Department received an anonymous note that is supposedly related to the shooting death of Larry Bradley, who was shot while sitting in a tree stand in Morgan Township, Ohio.

Spanish IKEA store receives more than 100,000 applications for 400 jobs

Cash-strapped Spaniards desperate for work have been submitting CVs from across the country in a bid to work at the home furnishing firm's Alfafar branch, outside the eastern city of Valencia.

Irina Shayk stuns in sultry swimsuit ads

SPUD POLITICS: Top Zambian politician arrested, faces 5 years in prison for calling president a potato

Former Catholic Priest Frank Bwalya appeared on a radio program and labeled Zambia's president a 'chumbu mushololwa,' which is a term referring to a sweet potato that 'breaks when it is bent.'

USDA shutters California chicken plant over cockroach infestation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture shut down a Central California chicken plant after federal inspectors found it infested with cockroaches.

Butter consumption in the U.S. reaches 40-year high

An unlikely industry has benefited from the push to eat cleaner and healthier. Butter consumption in the U.S. jumped to a 40-year high in 2012, according to the American Butter Institute.

Both sides of contentious Jahi McMath fight slam fundraising

Both sides of girl’s right-to-live fight using 13-year-old brain dead girl as a fundraising tool. Consumer Watchdog tried to raise cash to remove the maximum award for medical mal-practice.

EXCLUSIVE PARKS & WRECK! NYC crews' death trap truck has seat belts anchored by bricks, rusted floorboards

Floorboards are eaten by rust on both the driver and passenger sides. The truck has exposed brake and fuel lines running underfoot and ripped-up seats stuffed with cardboard for cushions.

Elderly woman vows to use baseball bat if purse snatcher returns

A feisty elderly woman who was mugged in front of her Oregon home said if the cold-hearted suspect who attacked her ever returns — she better be ready for a fight.

Reputed mobster sent to joint over pot bust

His clemency argument went up in smoke. Reputed Genovese crime family foot soldier Salvatore Larca asked a judge to let him off easy Wednesday for running a massive marijuana distribution enterprise in the Bronx because weed is becoming mainstream.

Kate Upton can't 'keep her clothes on' for V

Sports

Hold on to your seismometer, it'll be loud in Seattle

When the gates open at CenturyLink Field for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game, Lorin Sandretzky will pass through, silent for just a moment.

Regardless of ruling, A-Rod collects $3M from Yanks on Jan. 15

Alex Rodriguez stands to lose a serious chunk of pocket change if independent arbitrator Fredric Horowitz upholds all or most of his 211-game doping ban, but A-Rod can look forward to a small financial windfall regardless of the ruling.

Myers: Peyton to Andrew a smooth handoff for Luck-y Colts

In the period before Bill Polian was fired as Colts vice chairman after they went 2-14 without Peyton Manning in 2011, he went to team owner Jimmy Irsay with a quarterback plan.

MLB teams ready to make pitch to Tanaka

Japanese ace Masahiro Tanaka is in the U.S. to meet with interested big-league teams and the Yankees are slated to be one of them, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the meetings.

Autos

Volvo Concept XC Coupe: A sexier side of Swedish design hatches—literally—at the Detroit Auto Show

Volvo is about to embark upon a design revolution. Under new design leadership and enjoying a new lease on life under Chinese parent company Geely, Volvo has introduced the second of a trio of concept cars intended to show the sexier side of Swedish car design.

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Facebook as required reading: New Jersey bill would teach teens to be social media savvy

The state Senate nearly unanimously passed a bill requiring sixth- through eighth-grade public school students to take a course "on the responsible use of social media."

Feds struggle to extradite JPMorgan staffers in ‘London whale' debacle

One day after the feds gave JPMorgan a slap on the wrist over their years-long dealing with Bernard Madoff, two former traders with the firm remained in Europe instead of facing justice.

NO LAUGHING MATTER: Florida woman is all smiles in mugshot after passing out drunk with toddler on stranger's porch

Florida woman Candace Long looks like she's having the time of her life in this mug shot. But she's in serious hot water after allegedly being busted drunk and passed out on a stranger's back porch.

SEE IT Shocked shopper bites into peanuts and finds human tooth

A Canadian teen chomping down on peanuts early New Year's Day was shocked to find he was actually munching on a gigantic human molar — with its root still attached.

Lovett: Cuomo hits the ground running with centrist agenda

Gov. Cuomo took office in 2011 following the disasters of Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson — a time when late-night comics ridiculed New York.

Gonzalez: NYC City Council is breaking new ground with new speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

The East Harlem councilwoman's ascension shows that the city government is behind Mayor Bill de Blasio's plans, but she must be more transparent about her financial affairs.

RAPE ACCUSER PLOTTING LEGAL BLITZ: FSU QB Jameis Winston to be hit with civil suit, attorney for alleged victim says

The 20-year-old Heisman-winning quarterback, who led Florida State to a national championship victory win on Monday, will most likely be pulled back into court as his rape accuser prepares to file a civil lawsuit.

Assembly Dems call to end tax breaks for hiring teens

Assembly Democrats Thursday called for the repeal of a tax break for companies that hire teen workers. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said the controversial tax credit encourages businesses to hire students earning the minimum wage in place of higher-paid older and nonstudent workers.

Senate effort to extend jobless benefits collapses

A near-deal in the U.S. Senate to extend expired federal unemployment benefits collapsed Thursday amid partisan bickering. The breakdown may doom efforts to restore support to 1.3 million Americans who lost unemployment aid when Congress let the program expire last month.

FDNY issues 8 violations to elite Upper West Side high school after lab fire

FDNY officials cited Beacon High School in Manhattan for eight safety violations after two students were scorched in a botched science experiment.

Nicole Kidman strips off for Jimmy Choo ads — SEE THEM

'POINTING UP:' Gov. Cuomo pushes $2B tax cut, mum on de Blasio in State address

Gov. Cuomo didn’t once mention his fellow Democrat, who was in attendance, during his 67-minute speech Wednesday — despite giving shoutouts to ex-Gov. David Paterson, several county executives and an upstate mayor.

'It's a black market product': Natural diet pills land Queens woman in mental hospital, causes insomnia lawsuit claims

A Queens Army Reservist who took fat-burning pills spiked with illegal stimulants suffered insomnia that caused her to act so bizarrely she was committed to a mental hospital, according to a shocking lawsuit.

Oprah fumes over working with Lindsay: 'Everyone warned me'

EXCLUSIVE 'We waited so long': After 27 years, trial of man accused of stabbing Brooklyn teen 15 times to death gets underway

Career criminal Edwin Alcaide, 54, is accused of stabbing Lissette Torres 15 times in and around her face in Sunset Park early on New Year's Day, 1987

DOLLARS AND NO SENSE: Australian man to cough up $42,000 for ONE-HOUR webcam session with porn star Maitresse Madeline

The astounding five-digit sum, believed to be the highest amount offered in the adult webcam industry, is the result of a two-week bidding war that wrapped up in December, according to sultry star Maitresse Madeline.

New York tenant accused of nearly beheading his landlord after he 'humiliated and teased him' over money admits to The News: 'Yes, I did it'

An unhinged Brooklyn man butchered his landlord Mahuddin Mahmud — nearly chopping the man's head off — because the 57-year-old victim had "humiliated him," police sources said Wednesday.

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Madonna spotted with young dancer, sparks romance chatter

Mom, 58, acts as surrogate for daughter who suffered a dozen failed pregnancies - 'As a family, we have to help each other'

She's having her daughter's daughter! Selfless Utah mom Julia Navarro, 58, is pregnant with her child's child. Devastated Lorena McKinnon, 32, thought she'd never have children of her own after enduring years of failed pregnancies.

A constitutional lawn-care crisis blooming? Man cites First Amendment in fight over $130,000 in fines over his messy yard

Sean Law has filed an appeal with the Florida Supreme Court over the fines for his lawn full of deadwood, weeds and trash. He says he grows organic food, that un-mowed areas provide greater plant diversity — and that the First Amendment gives him the right to follow his own horticultural taste.

NO LAUGHING MATTER: Florida woman is all smiles in mugshot after passing out drunk with toddler on stranger's porch

Mom finds porn photos of couple after phone is swiped

A Brooklyn mom is calling out the sleazy couple who used her stolen cell phone to post dozens of X-rated selfies to her online account.

Editors' Picks

TV REVIEW ‘1964’

Landmark year forever changed the nation's course, with help from Lyndon Johnson, the Beatles and more.

TV REVIEW ‘True Detective,’ TV review

HBO series fits nicely among dramas with a dark crime story and a darker psychological story behind.

Amiri Baraka's love of jazz was a constant in his controversial life

As could be expected, a mixed gig bag of criticism was written about poet/playwright/artist/activist Amiri Baraka when he died in Newark on Thursday at 79.

Amiri Baraka, NJ's last poet laureate, dies

Prolific poet, playwright and author Amiri Baraka died Thursday at the age of 79.

Hold on to your seismometer, it'll be loud for Seattle Seattle in heated playoff game

When the gates open at CenturyLink Field for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game, Lorin Sandretzky will pass through, silent for just a moment.

Flavor Flav busted for pot on way to mom's funeral

Rapper arrested for driving with a suspended license — and cops caught him with reefer in his ride.

Meryl: Walt Disney was sexist and an anti-Semite

The winner for best drama surrounding a dramatic performance award goes to... Meryl Streep.

SEE IT 'Real Housewives of NYC’ Season 6 trailer

The ladies of the Big Apple are back and bringing the drama.

'Best bathrooms for sex' list angers business owners

Article naming the top five bathrooms for sex in Indiana town has caused quite a stir.

Device showing promise for sleep apnea

A new implant could soon be an alternative to a bulky mask for the millions with sleep apnea.

Martha Stewart's $2,000+ beauty routine

She gets star treatment with pricey serums, facials and almost-daily masks.

Jason Aldean announces stadium tour

The country star is partnering with Major League Baseball to launch a 50-date stadium tour this spring.

Gabrielle: I won't 'sacrifice my relationship' for acting

As Gabrielle Union prepares to become Dwyane Wade's bride, she's focused on her priorities.

Khloe and Lamar put lovenest up for sale

Couple no longer needs the Hollywood Hills home. Now seeking $1.5M profit after just five years.

People’s Choice Awards 2014: Sandra Bullock steals the show

Actress Sandra Bullock swept the 40th People's Choice awards on Wednesday with four wins.

Ric Flair gets death threats over football pep talk

When it comes to choosing between the Panthers and 49ers, Ric Flair refuses to be pinned down.

Kelly Osbourne, Matthew Mosshart break off engagement

Kelly Osbourne is a single lady.

PHOTOS How to steal the styles of your favorite stars

Look like a celebrity without breaking the bank.

JT celebrates People's Choice wins at Taco Bell

He celebrated his People's Choice wins by indulging in a little fast food.

Air Sex World Championships head to the UK

The salacious sport sees contestants simulate sex in front of a live audience.

SEE IT Carly Rae Jepsen shares photos of 'Cinderella' fitting

Jepsen loves playing dress up, especially when it's for her Broadway debut.

So fetch! A 'Mean Girls' jewelry line is coming

Los Angeles-based jewelry company Stella and Bow is launching a “grool” line of baubles.

Gerard Butler in talks to star in ‘Point Break’ remake: report

Butler is in negotiations to play the part portrayed by Patrick Swayze.

WWE ready to rumble with big sports networks

WWE is moving outside the ring to mesh the best of Hulk Hogan, The Rock and John Cena all in one place — its own network. It’s time to lay the smack down 24/7.

Coachella festival will feature reunited Outkast

It took an event as big as Coachella to bring Outkast's Andre 3000 and Big Boi back together.

EXCLUSIVE Lindsay could be out on her OWN soon

It seems not even Oprah will be able to save LiLo’s lost soul.

People’s Choice Awards 2014: Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder joke about break-up

Who said exes who still play a couple on television can't be good friends?

'Cold Comes the Night': movie review

Hey, look at this — it’s the archetypal early-January junk flick, dumped right at our doorstep!

Kris Jenner, 58, relaxes poolside in teeny black bikini

When it comes to sexy swimsuit shots, Kris fits right in with her famous daughters.

Miley the new face of Marc Jacobs

See her first campaign ad.

reviews 'Hamlet' and 'If You Build It'

This Canadian “Hamlet,” completed years ago, is as airless as a tomb, confining the English language’s greatest tragedy to a bland London apartment.

Redskins hire Jay Gruden to replace Shanahan

The Redskins hired Jay Gruden, the Bengals offensive coordinator, to succeed Mike Shanahan.

Zoe Saldana cast in NBC mini-series ‘Rosemary’s Baby’

Actress Zoe Saldana has been cast as the lead role for the NBC mini-series "Rosemary's Baby."

Christy Turlington stuns in new Missoni ads

The Italian design house has enlisted American supermodel Christy Turlington to present its latest collection.

Gwyneth Paltrow helps out at kids' lemonade stand

Gwyneth Paltrow may be a health nut, but even she can appreciate lemonade and cookies.

Penelope Cruz strips down in new ad campaign

Actress poses once again in the Spring-Summer 2014 campaign.

Sofia Vergara: 'Damn, I still look good'

She's sexy and she knows it. Sofia Vergara certainly knows how to flaunt those famous curves via her social media.

Michelle Rodriguez makes a drunken spectacle of herself at Knicks game

'Rodriguez drunkenly made out with model Cara Delevingne.

Zhang Yimou fined $1.2M for violating China’s strict children policy

Famed film director Zhang Yimou must pay more than $1.2 million in fines for having three children in violation of China’s strict family planning rules, officials said Thursday.

Leo 'mentally scarred' from terrifying Great White attack

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed he has been terrified of sharks ever since he got trapped inside a cage with a gigantic Great White. 'The Wolf of Wall Street' lead told The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday how he narrowly cheated death during a diving expedition in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2006.

TV REVIEW ‘Helix’

Syfy's virus thriller packs a dose of the offbeat with Billy Campbell as a medical investigator.

SEE IT Man surprises parents with 130-lb. weight loss

Lucas Irwin nearly gave his parents a holiday heart attack when he showed them his massive weight loss.

Kellan Lutz denies Miley romance rumors

The "Legend of Hercules" star debunked rumors linking him romantically to 21-year-old pop princess.

Vonn adopts dog with 'bad knee, just like me'

Injured skier adopted a homeless dog from a shelter near Florida home she and Tiger Woods share.

Kanye threatens legal action over Coinye

Founders of a Kanye West-themed digital currency are defying a legal threat from the famous entertainer.

'SNL' adds two African-American staff writers

The sketch show's adding LaKendra Tookes and Leslie Jones along with new cast member Sasheer Zamata.

Models, designers help Dress for Success

Vintage Vanguard was created by writer and filmmaker Liz Goldwyn and model Karen Elson.

Shia posts cease and desist letter in plagiarism scandal

After a sky-written apology to Daniel Clowes, Shia LaBeouf doesn't appear to be sorry.

Chris Brown rejects plea deal in assault case

The Washington, D.C. assault case from last October will now go to trial.

Only 1 in 4 teens exercise enough

Young teens aren't exactly embracing the government's Let's Move mantra, new fitness data suggests.

Sex toys? There's an app for that

OhMiBod's vibrator slips into a woman's underwear and can be controlled by a partner with a cell phone.

Tupac musical heading to Broadway

All eyez will be on Broadway this summer when "Holler If Ya Hear Me," debuts at the Palace Theater.

Ex-'Full House' star explains marriage role

Candace Cameron Bure says she falls into a "submissive role" in her marriage to NHL player Valeri Bure.

Sasheer Zamata's path to 'Saturday Night Live'

'SNL's' first black female cast member in several years shares an improv troupe with Tina Fey.

Lindsay Lohan ‘stolen’ laptop may contain racy photos: report

Lindsay Lohan's allegedly stolen laptop may be worth more than just money - it could cost her reputation.

'Bikini bridge' Internet prank is no laughing matter

Hoax could cause real damage when it comes to people with eating disorders.

Rapper Young Jeezy surrenders to police on multiple charges

Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy surrendered late last week on charges including terroristic threats.

Johnny Football declares for NFL draft

Johnny Football is going pro. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is declaring for the NFL Draft.

Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike dead sexy in 'Gone Girl' first look

Ben Affleck snuggling up to a corpse? No, it's not Halloween again. It's just director David Fincher's photograph for the cover of Entertainment Weekly.

Shoe-Gate II: Knicks' Smith tries lace trick... AGAIN!

J.R. Smith either tried (or faked trying ) loosening a player's shoelace, this time on Detroit's Greg Monroe.

photos 2014 National Board of Review Awards Gala

Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep were among the stars to arrive at the2014 National Board of Review awards gala in New York City on Jan. 7, 2014.

Insane Clown Posse sues FBI alleging violation of Juggalos' constitutional rights

Civil liberties, how do they work? The Insane Clown Posse and four die-hard fans announced a lawsuit against the FBI and Department of Justice Wednesday, saying their constitutional rights were violated when the feds designated their Juggalo devotees a gang.

This is 'the worst online dating profile ever'

A Los Angeles comedian created the “worst online dating profile ever” to find out just how horrible a woman has to be before the indecent proposals finally stop.

'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' family injured in car crash

The famous family faced a scary reality Monday when their SUV was slammed head-on by a truck.

‘Gravity’ leads BAFTA Award nominations

"Gravity" won 11 BAFTA nominations on Wednesday, while "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" were in the running in 10 categories.

Shakira on boyfriend: ‘My man prefers meat over bone’

The Colombian beauty opened up to Glamour magazine.

Anthony Weiner makes Hollywood debut on 'Alpha House'

Anthony Weiner is making his Hollywood debut, with a cameo on Amazon’s “Alpha House.” The disgraced Congressman and failed New York City mayoral candidate will be among the guests stars on the season finale of the comedy series about four Senators rooming together on Capitol Hill.

Super Bowl XLVIII Countdown Blog: Gearing up for the NFL's cold-weather showcase

The official countdown to Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium has begun! Get complete coverage of the Big Apple's Big Game from the Daily News' award-winning team of writers, bloggers and columnists.

Macaulay Culkin's Pizza Underground band debuts video

Hot from the oven: Macaulay Culkin's pizza-themed Velvet Underground cover band.

Kraft announces Velveeta shortage

Customers on the East Coast were already having trouble finding the processed cheese product.

The No Pants Subway Ride is a brief trip

Underwear usually remains hidden, but it speaks volumes about you.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Mega

Just when you thought the smartphone couldn't get any bigger, here comes the Samsung Galaxy Mega.

TV REVIEW 'Chicago P.D.'

The younger sibling of "Chicago Fire," quickly stakes out its own turf with a no-nonsense style.

Mindy Kaling's close-up Elle cover sparks controversy

Elle Magazine is on the defense after a recent cover of Mindy Kaling.

Shia LaBeouf's lewd 'Nymphomaniac' audition

The actor admits he sent in a photo of his penis to land a starring role in the sexually explicit drama.

Harry Lennix makes the case for 'Blacklist'

Lennix plays FBI agent Harold Cooper, who must try to figure out shadowy genius Red Reddington.

The key to Bob Grant's success

To see how he became such an influential talk radio figure, look to the early rock ’n’ roll DJs.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Alyssa Miller split

"Prisoners" star has called it quits with Sports Illustrated model Alyssa Miller, 24, after nearly six months.

Jay Z brings 12-year-old fan onstage

Maryland boy has become a YouTube sensation after he jumped on stage with Hova in Greensboro, N.C.

Happily Emma after?

Emma Roberts is engaged to Evan Peters — six months after domestic violence arrest.

Weiss: A happy birthday for FSU's famous Jameis

FSU QB Jameis Winston celebrated his 20th birthday with an incredible Rose Bowl performance.

PHOTOS Nearly a million displaced in the Central African Republic

Religious violence continues to escalate, destabilizing the entire region.

Directors Guild Awards 2014 nods released

Steve McQueen has gained his nomination for his historic saga, "12 Years a Slave."

PHOTOS The best images from around the world

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Inside the lives of 'female maskers' who become dolls

A British documentary has unmasked a community of men who really know how to get dolled up.

Neil Young is electric in Carnegie Hall acoustic show

The singer had time on his mind at Carnegie Hall Monday for the first of four shows.

Docs short on sex talk with teens

Doctors spend a measly 36 seconds on average talking about sex with teen patients, a new study finds.

Mediterranean diet miracle?

Following a Mediterranean diet can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

Sensorized bracelet June tracks your sun exposure

A sleek new bracelet called June wraps around your wrist to track sun exposure throughout the day.

Charlie Sheen bashes his 'Two and a Half Men' replacement

Sheen slams Ashton Kutcher on Twitter for 'barfing' on his old show.

photos Jenny McCarthy ditches long tresses

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 ...

Paulina Gretzky hits the beach in Hawaii

The daughter of hockey great Wayne Gretzky was pictured on vacation with fiance Dustin Johnson.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley sexy vacation pics

You can live vicariously through celebrities -- even when they're on vacation.

One-woman play 'The Surrender' tackles tricky taboo

Toni Bentley’s 2004 erotic memoir, “The Surrender,” is now a one-woman play.

Emma Watson, college boyfriend Will Adamowicz split

Emma Watson has been single since the summer. The 23-year-old British actress and her college beau, Will Adamowicz, parted ways a few months ago, Us Weekly reported.

Tupac was to audition for 'Star Wars: Episode I' before his death: report

Would the force have been with him? We'll never know.

Revealed: The best cruise lines in the Caribbean

It can be tricky to narrow down what cruise lines offer the best experience.

Tebow's BCS final score prediction off by ONLY ONE point

The former Heisman Trophy winner is now a college football analyst for ESPN.

Barclays Center gets a barbershop

The Nets are playing pretty ugly these days, but there’s no reason their fans can’t look good watching them at the Barclays Center.

SEE IT ESPN's Brent Musburger introduces himself as Kirk Herbstreit

Don't you know he will read anything on the teleprompter?

Neil Young is electric during Carnegie Hall concert

Neil Young took the Carnegie Hall stage for the first of four shows on Monday.

Lily Tomlin weds longtime partner Jane Wagner

After 42 years together, Lily Tomlin and her longtime girlfriend Jane Wagner finally tied the knot on New Year's Eve 2013.

PHOTOS Whoops! Kim Kardashian BURSTS out of low-cut top

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

Novelist Gary Shteyngart's a 'Failure'?

Think author Gary Shteyngart is a big success? You must only know his novels.

Angelina could play troubled Nigella in biopic: report

Producers have reportedly made the 38-year-old actress their number one choice.

Panama named best place to retire

InternationalLiving.com has placed Panama at the top of the list of the best spots to spend retirement.

Jane Campion to preside over Cannes Film Festival jury

Campion is the only woman to have won the top prize at Cannes.

Eurythmics to reunite for Beatles tribute concert

British pop duo Eurythmics will reunite in Los Angeles later this month for a performance.

PHOTOS Incredible frozen buildings and snow sculptures at festival

In Harbin, China, snow sculptures are constructed for annual celebration.

Styles and Jenner hit the slopes as dating rumors continue

Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner took their budding romance to the ski slopes.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of January 6

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

Irina Shayk stuns in latest sultry Beach Bunny swimsuit campaign

If Irina Shayk's latest campaign for luxury swimwear brand Beach Bunny doesn't have you dreaming of summer, we don't know what will.

Annie Leibovitz's Disney Dream Portraits

These Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz take you from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Stars caught 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.

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. To celebrate her 32nd birthday, check out the style icon's best moments ...

Mirror images: Celebrity look-a-likes

You may think your favorite celebrity is one of a kind, but there are some stars who will have you seeing double. From Hollywood heartthrobs to aging rock stars, get a peek at who's taken a turn as a celebrity doppelganger ...

Celebrity beach bodies

Fight off the winter chill with a look at the hottest celebrity beach bodies making waves this year.

People's Choice Awards 2014

The people have spoken! The 2014 People's Choice Awards kicked off the awards season in spectacular fashion as Hollywood's finest hit the red carpet and took home the night's top honors on Jan. 8, 2014. Check out which stars won your vote ...

Steal the look: Recreate the styles of your favorite stars

Look like a celebrity without breaking the bank.

Vanessa Hudgens for Bongo

Winter may be in full force, but Vanessa Hudgens is all ready for spring. The former Disney darling is the latest starlet to snag a Bongo campaign, modeling fun and flirty looks from the label's spring collection. Take a sneak peek ...

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.

Hollywood hair chameleons

The women of Simon Cowell

As Simon Cowell prepares to become a first-time dad, take a look back at the X-Factor judge's history as a bachelor ...

2014 National Board of Review Awards Gala

Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep were among the stars to arrive at the 2014 National Board of Review awards gala in New York City on Jan. 7, 2014.

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 ...

Cutest kids in Hollywood

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

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.

Candice Swanepoel poses nude for Vogue

She's famous for strutting her stuff down the catwalk in skimpy lingerie, but Candice Swanepoel has showed off even more skin, going completely nude in the January 2014 edition of Vogue Brazil for her most daring photo shoot yet.

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

Hottest wives and girlfriends in sports

Game on! It looks like these sports stars know how to score both on and off the field. Not only do athletes have fame, fortune, legions of adoring fans and countless endorsement deals, they also have some of the most gorgeous wives and girlfriends of all time. From world famous supermodels to stunning actresses and pop stars, check out the hottest WAGs in sports ...

Celebrity tattoos

Check out which celebs are sporting some new ink.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Hollywood's finest hit the red carpet at the Awards Gala for the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4, 2014. Check out which stars brought a dose of glamour to the California desert.

Ryan Seacrest parties in St. Barts

New Year's Eve may be over, but according to Ryan Seacrest the party's still going. The American Idol host looked very merry while partying on St. Barts beach on Jan. 2, 2014.

New year, new you: Best fitness gear for 2014

With these cute workout looks, you'll actually want to hit the gym.

Hollywood PDA: Stars go public with their affection

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 30

See what all the stars were up to this week …

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Best celebrity photobombs

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

Lively looks to help ring in the new year

Start the new year off with a bang with these glitzy party dresses.

Celebrities celebrate New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year! Check out how the stars saw in 2014

Celebrities wearing short shorts

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

Sexy star advertisements

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

Stars on the subway

Stars or straphangers? See which A-list celebs were spotted taking the subway ...

Embarrassing celebrity photos

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

Hollywood brides

From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

Celebrity babies 2013

Hollywood experienced a major baby boom in 2013! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have become proud mums and dads this year.

New Year's Eve celebrations through the years

Before we welcome in 2014, take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City through the years.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Sports

Mehta: Luck looking like all-time great with Colts

The latter-day Captain Comeback with the horseshoe on his helmet looks like Dwight Schrute’s cousin, sounds like a NASA employee and plays with selective amnesia. His general manager likens him to His Airness (presumably without the protruding tongue). His teammates think he’s a stud.

Report: Redskins hire Jay Gruden to replace Shanahan

The Redskins have picked Jay Gruden to replace the fired Mike Shanahan, ESPN is reporting. Gruden, who has been the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator since 2011, is Dan Snyder's latest choice to try and turn around the flailing Redskins franchise.

Warriors coach backs Kidd in Frank mess

In his complicated and nasty saga with Lawrence Frank, Jason Kidd has a staunch supporter in Warriors coach Mark Jackson. The two coaches with similar backgrounds turned their pregame interviews into a lovefest for one another, but Jackson changed the mood when asked about Kidd cutting off his lead assistant.

Ex-Germany national team player Hitzlsperger: I’m gay

Former international Thomas Hitzlsperger became the first German footballer to say he’s gay. “I am expressing my sexuality because I want to promote the discussion of homosexuality among professional athletes,” Hitzlsperger told Die Zeit in excerpts of an interview on the newspaper’s website on Wednesday.

Dolphins GM Ireland out after six seasons

The first airborne banner calling for Jeff Ireland to be fired flew over the Miami Dolphins’ stadium in 2011. Other similar signs followed, most recently in November, and on Tuesday those wanting him out finally got their wish.

UTEP boots three from men's hoops over gambling

UTEP said Tuesday it has kicked three players off the basketball team after they bet on at least one sporting event.

Weiss: In this BCS title game, destiny not on SEC's side

Florida State, out of the mediocre ACC, made a statement regarding the SEC’s dominance, becoming the first non-SEC team to win the BCS national title game since Texas in 2005.

Coffey: 20 years later, Kerrigan-Harding scandal as shocking as ever

Evil was lurking behind the curtain, but nobody knew it, least of all Nancy Kerrigan. She had just come off the ice at Cobo Hall in Detroit, having finished a practice session for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. It was a little before 3 p.m., on a Thursday.

FSU coach not sold on new college football playoff

When Florida State’s BCS national championship coach Jimbo Fisher looks at the future of college football and the upcoming four team national playoff that will start next year, one thought enters his mind: Be careful what you wish for.

Bulls trade Deng to Cavs for Bynum, picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Andrew Bynum and three future draft picks to the Chicago Bulls for All-Star forward Luol Deng late Monday night. Just days after suspending Bynum in his only season with the team, the Cavaliers were able to unload the center before having to guarantee his contract — and got back an All-Star the last two seasons in return.

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WHO'S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL? Disney characters come to life in stunning portraits — thanks to a handful of celebs

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	*Don Chandler*
	*Jason Elam*
	*Garrett Hartley*
	*Mark Moseley*
	*Jim O'Brien*
	*Jim Turner*
	*Adam Vinatieri*
	*Uwe von Schamann*
	*Ray Wersching*

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