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Cops bust 4 in run-down Manhattan apartment building who might have been suppliers of the drugs that killed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, seizing more than 350 bags of heroin

Police Tuesday night busted four people (not shown) in a Mott St. apartment (center) they believe may be involved in the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman (right). read full story »

ERIN GO BAH! Bill de Blasio boycotts St. Patrick's Day Parade over gay-pride ban marking first time in 20 years mayor will be absent

For the first time in 20 years, the mayor is boycotting the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in a protest over its ban on marchers who carry gay-pride signs.

Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ debates Creation Museum founder on life's beginnings

TV’s “Science Guy” Bill Nye and the leader of a Kentucky museum who believes in creationism debated a question Tuesday that has nagged humankind: “How did we get here?”

12-year-old girl testifies on how stepdad 'waterboarded' her: 'I felt like I was going to die'

The 12-year-old stepdaughter of a prominent Delaware pediatrician and best-selling author charged with waterboarding her as a form of punishment testified that the incidents made her fear for her life.

Florida mom accused of pimping 15-year-old daughter for 'fetish stuff' during Super Bowl week facing up to 15 years in jail

Manhattan prosecutors indicated Monday they will seek felony charges against Yolanda Ostoloza, who was nabbed Jan. 29 after her daughter agreed to have sex with an undercover cop.

New York mom being questioned after girl, 2, dies under suspicious circumstances: cops

Toddler Kevasia Edwards was found dead in her Queens home with bruising around her mouth, police said Tuesday. She was unconscious when cops arrived at the Beach 56th Place home in the Rockaways.

Utah toddler dies after mom gives him liquid methadone she'd stored in Gatorade bottle: cops

Aiden Goff, who was just 2-years-old, passed soon after his mother Jill Goff served up the powerful pain relieving drug in a sippy cup at their Tooele home on Friday afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE: Woody plays jazz gig to melt away the blues

California mom, boyfriend kill 3-year-old, hide body in freezer, suitcase before fleeing, cops say

A deranged Northern California mother killed her 3-year-old daughter last week, crammed her into a suitcase and stuffed the tot’s body in a freezer before going on the run, shocking court papers revealed Tuesday.

Couple having sex in parked car while it's running die of carbon monoxide poisoning

Keith Payton and Salina Johnson, both 40, had a deadly sexual encounter in a Pennsylvania garage when the two left a car running while they had sex.

IS IT THE CHUPACABRA? Strange sightings in Texas backyards are of real creatures, animal experts say

Photos taken in a Houston-area neighborhood over the weekend show a large, hairless canine with pointy ears and a long skinny tail trotting past lawn chairs. It was allegedly the third sighting in 11 days.

FROM RUSSIA WITH HATE: Gay attacks on the rise ahead of Sochi Olympics: report

Russia’s harsh new anti-gay law has led to a spike in organized homophobic attacks as the county prepares for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, according to a new report.

THIS TAKES THE CAKE: Illinois health officials SHUTTER enterprising 11-year-old’s cupcake business

Eleven-year-old Chloe Stirling has been ordered to shut down her thriving cupcake business after Illinois health officials told her she was breaking the rules.

WALKER'S FINAL WISHES REVEALED: 'Fast & Furious' actor leaves entire $25 million estate to his daughter in will, sparking possible family conflict with ex over her custody: report

Paul Walker has left everything to his 15-year-old daughter, TMZ reported. According to Walker's will, which was obtained by the gossip site, it reads that his estate is worth $25 million and it all goes to Meadow.

EXCLUSIVE'My neighbors saw me naked... it was degrading': Brooklyn mom alleges NYPD officers groped her before breaking her 10-year-old son's leg in shocking lawsuit

A Brooklyn cop kicked a 10-year-old boy in the shin, breaking his leg, as the child was recording him with his cell phone, according to court papers.

Coffey: Olympic Games in Sochi gone to dogs before start

The first thing you see when you arrive at Vladimir Putin’s Olympics is the five interlocking rings just outside the main airport terminal, all huge and sparkly, orbital beacons by the Black Sea. Not everything else at the most expensive Games in history — $51 billion, pending any cost overruns in the dogged pursuit of those pesky homosexuals — is quite so fetching.

EXCLUSIVEHealthCare.gov compnay loses $10M NYC contract

The company fired by the feds for the botched rollout of the Obamacare website has been “fired” again — the time by the New York City controller.

Oklahoma teen says gun used to kill Australian baseball player was thought to hold blanks

James Francis Edwards Jr. told an Oklahoma judge Tuesday that Chancey Luna, 16, shot and killed Christopher Lane, of Melbourne, from a car driven by Michael Dewayne Jones, 18, in August.

Okla. teen says friends thought gun used to kill Australian baseball player held blanks

James Francis Edwards Jr. told an Oklahoma judge Tuesday that Chancey Luna, 16, shot and killed Christopher Lane, of Melbourne, from a car driven by Michael Dewayne Jones, 18, in August.

REHABBING WITH BEER PONG: Injured New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski pictured at Providence College parties

Rob Gronkowski was spotted at Providence College Monday, taking part in what looked a whole lot like a game of beer pong and towering over co-eds in a photo of the Patriots tight end that was shared on Twitter.

LAPD officers who shot innocent women during manhunt for crazed cop Chris Dorner violated policy: report

Eight LAPD officers who unloaded a hail of more than 100 bullets on two unsuspecting women delivering newspapers last year violated department policy, Chief Charlie Beck and Police Commission have found.

Senate approves farm bill, sends legislation to Obama for signature

Congress has given its final approval to a sweeping five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for farmers ending years of political battles.

Kris Jenner breaks silence on Bruce sex change claims

Girls forced to recruit other underage girls for Mexican prostitution rings

Pimps in Mexico are now forcing girls to pull in others to work as prostitutes. If they don't, their families are threatened, activists report.

CRUISE SHIP HORROR: 4-year-old boy dead and brother seriously hurt after both found unconscious in pool

A 4-year-old boy died and his 6-year-old brother was seriously hurt after they were found unconscious in a pool on a cruise ship off the North Carolina coast on Monday, officials said.

Have you seen him? LAPD hunting for sex offender murder suspect

A manhunt is underway in Los Angeles County for 54-year-old sex offender Oscar Bridges, who is accused of murdering another man last month.Bridges is believed to be armed and dangerous.

POO-TIN OLYMPICS: Reports of crappy toilets and foul water turning Vladimir's Sochi games into a $51B five-ring circus

These are just some of the bizarre problems guests and athletes can expect at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Winter Olympics in Sochi.

OBAMACAN'T? GOP attacks as nonpartisan group finds Affordable Care Act will shrink America's workforce by 2.3 million, while White House denies it's a job killer

Congressional budget analysts said Tuesday that Obamacare will shrink the workforce by the equivalent of 2.3 million full-time jobs, touching off a political battle that put the White House on the defensive.

Victoria Beckham wraps up little Harper for NYC winter

'Little House on Prairie' star Richard Bull dies

RICHARD BULL, who gained small-screen fame playing the kind-hearted proprietor of the general store on the beloved TV series “Little House on the Prairie,” died Monday in Calabasas, Calif. Bull was 89. He played Nels Oleson, the long-suffering owner of Oleson Mercantile, from 1974 to 1983 on the NBC show.

Insider trading case of Matthew Martoma – the largest in U.S. history – goes to jury

Martoma, a former SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund portfolio manager, allegedly helped his firm to the tune of $275 million with the help of confidential information.

Texas to execute convicted torture killer Suzanne Basso Wednesday

Suzanne Basso was convicted of capital murder in the torture and death of a mentally impaired man near Houston more than 15 years ago.

Navy investigating alleged cheating on tests by sailors training to work on nuclear reactors

The Navy is investigating alleged cheating on tests by senior enlisted sailors training on naval nuclear reactors at Charleston, S.C., officials said Tuesday.

Top U.S. envoy to Syria Robert Ford to retire

State Department’s top diplomat on Syria is planning to retire by the end of the month, officials said Tuesday, leaving the Obama administration without one of its lead negotiators on one of its biggest security concerns.

Al Qaeda distances itself from Islamist group in Syria because it is TOO EXTREME

An Islamist group causing mayhem in the Syrian civil war is so vicious that even Al Qaeda no longer wants to be associated with them.

#Busted! Florida man arrested after cops post suspect’s selfie from stolen phone to social media

Jess Ewald, 19, used a stolen iPhone to take the selfie - which the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office posted to their Facebook and Twitter accounts. Ewald surrendered to authorities soon later.

Washington state bar that served 'Date Grape Koolaid' defends name with Urban Dictionary

The Washington State bar that incited nationwide outrage with its "Date Grape Koolaid" invoked Urban Dictionary to defend daiquiri name.

Target exec apologizes for massive credit-card security breach that may have affect up to 70 million

A Target Corp. official on Tuesday apologized to senators for the huge data breach that impacted as many as 70 million Americans. He revealed it was the government that actually discovered the cybercrime.

Memphis councilman admits on radio show husband has threatened to kill her

Memphis councilwoman Janis Fullilove had a breakdown during her radio show on station WDIA Monday night telling her listeners her husband, Vernon Chalmers, hates her and wants her dead.

TOP TRENDING VIDEOS

'SHE WAS A PAWN IN A HUGE FIGHT': Woody Allen's lawyer says daughter Dylan's molestation memories were ‘implanted’ when she was a kid by her mom Mia Farrow

As allegations of child molestation against Woody Allen have resurfaced from his daughter Dylan Farrow, the famed director's lawyer lobbed that the 28-year-old woman's recount — published in an open letter to The New York Times — is the result of "implanted" memories, and not actual reality.

GONZALEZ: Queens Library chief spends $140K on office remodeling while two branches in the Rockaways remain closed, unfixed post-Sandy

Thomas Galante, the Queens Library chief who somehow managed to spend $140,000 in taxpayer funds last year to renovate his executive offices.

Drunken Calif. woman who drove two miles with body on hood found guilty of murder

A drunken California woman who smashed into a pedestrian and drove two miles through a Los Angeles suburb with his shoeless, pantless dying body on her hood, was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder, drunken driving and leaving the scene of a crash.

Ancient Indian site found in downtown Miami

In downtown Miami, there stands “one of the most significant prehistoric” Native American villages, which dates back some 2,000 years.

Juror on Madoff office trial brings 10-year-old daughter to court for the day

The woman and her child had been stranded in Yonkers because of the snow and when they reached her Bronx school, it was too late for her to attend classes.

Fight breaks out at high school basketball game after student allegedly used racial slur

Three people were charged after the fight in which several people were injured, including two responding police officers, at Ware Shoals High School in South Carolina Friday, local media report.

WOW!1,300-lb. man ordered to lose weight by Saudi Arabia's king drops 700 POUNDS

Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari weighed 1,345 pounds and hadn't left his home in nearly three years until last August, when King Abdullah intervened.

New anti-smoking campaign aimed at teens spotlights yellowed teeth, wrinkled skin

The FDA is using ads depicting wrinkled skin on youthful faces and teenagers paying for cigarettes with their teeth in a campaign to show the nation's young people the costs associated with smoking.

PHOTOS: Fans, stars pay tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner says he would sign petition to deport Justin Bieber

This senator is no Belieber. The Virginia Democrat on Tuesday sided with the 245,000 Americans who have put their names on a petition wanting Canadian pop star Justin Bieber to be deported.

Super Bowl XLVIII between Seahawks and Broncos sets gambling record with $119.4 million wagered

Nevada Gaming Control Board released the official figures for Super Bowl XLVIII, and they were staggering In the state, with $119.4 million bucks bet, a new record, which killed last year's record of $98.9 million.

Topless women cover each other in dairy products while filming secret society video shot in Ivy League library; group says it was 'feminist' message — not a porno

A group of topless young women shot a bizarre video in Columbia University's Butler Library to make a feminist statement. "Initiatiøn" shows five young women strip down to their panties and cover each other in egg yolk, chocolate syrup and milk.

'This was literally Jesus throwing a hammer and saying no way this will happen': The story behind Ga. lawyer's bizarre Super Bowl ad

Jamie Casino, a personal injury attorney in Savannah, Ga., created what may be the most insane Super Bowel commercial ever made, which aired during a full 2-minute segment at halftime on a local FOX affiliate.

RED HOT CHILI FAKERS: Flea admits to miming Super Bowl show

Feds rescue 16 teens in Super Bowl prostitution sting

More than a dozen teenagers were rescued from a sex trafficking ring after feds busted a group of pimps who came to New York to prostitute women and children during the Super Bowl, authorities said.

Pope John Paul II fans lash out against secretary who published pontiff’s private notes

Poles are divided between praise and condemnation of John Paul II's secretary for publishing the late pope's personal notes — against his last will and testament.

NOT AGAIN! At least 4 more inches of snow expected to fall in New York City area on Tuesday night

Between four and eight inches of snow was expected to blanket New York City through Wednesday, ahead of a third round of brutal weather due to hit the Big Apple over the weekend.

SEE ITOld British men act out dumbest YouTube arguments

Warning: Graphic language What would happen if the dumbest YouTube arguments actually took place in real life?

National Security Adviser Susan Rice comes to John Kerry's defense after uproar over Israel comments

Rice launched a full-scale Twitter defense of John Kerry, as the secretary of state takes flak for comments he made about the potential boycotts of Israel.

Two men beaten, robbed on video during brutal brawl in downtown Austin, Texas

There’s wild swinging, pummeling and even repeated kicks delivered to a prone man’s head - all caught on camera and all just steps from police headquarters in downtown Austin, Texas.

Fourty-three years after being shot in the face, whistleblower Frank Serpico still has yet to receive the certificate of the Medal of Honor from NYPD

Whistleblower cop Frank Serpico remembers the night he took a bullet to the face — even if the NYPD continues to ignore it.

Pre-K push by Hillary: Clinton talks early education, parental reading alongside de Blasio in East Harlem jaunt

Hillary Clinton trumpeted the importance of early-childhood education in a visit to East Harlem on Tuesday and urged parents to sing and read to their kids.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Fla. woman steals reporter's equipment, then carjacks vehicle after he confronts her about rental scam

Josh Taylor was stunned when — while investigating the case of a 91-year-old woman who was renting out an 11-bedroom house in Sarasota, Fla. — Jean Price, pictured, took his video equipment and placed it into his news vehicle before driving away.

Queens girl, 2, found dead with bruises around her mouth and on her body in Rockaways home: police

The little girl Kevasia Edwards was unconscious when police arrived 11:30 p.m. Monday at her home in the Rockaways.

Witness says girlfriend threw bottle before gunshot fired in 'weave' war

Witnesses detailed Tuesday how an innocuous comment about hair weaves and a leer followed by laughter escalated into a Brooklyn street brawl that left a man dead.

South Sudan loots UN shipments of items meant for schoolchildren

UNICEF upset over government troops stealing school supplies meant for children. Soldiers seen wearing the bright-blue satchels of the United Nations.

'It's very traumatic': Raffaele Sollecito says he was found guilty of murder because Amanda Knox was his girlfriend

Knox's former beau made the hint to CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" while talking about an Italian court's decision last week to reinstate his 2007 murder conviction.

Gwen Stefani calls herself ‘chunky’ in 1983 photo, sparking ire

WATCHAdorable 4-year-old boy chokes up as breakup piano ballad is played on car radio

Jackson has earned himself hundreds of thousands of fans after cell phone video of him choking up as A Great Big World's song "Say Something" is played on the car radio was posted online.

SPORTS

OMA-HAD! Sherman says Seahawks knew Manning's hand signals in Super Bowl

Richard Sherman of the Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seahawks said he and his teammates of the vaunted "Legion of Boom" were able to figure out Peyton Manning's hand signals in Seattle's 43-8 beating of the Broncos Sunday.

Coffey: Olympic Games in Sochi gone to dogs before start

The first thing you see when you arrive at Vladimir Putin’s Olympics is the five interlocking rings just outside the main airport terminal, all huge and sparkly, orbital beacons by the Black Sea. Not everything else at the most expensive Games in history — $51 billion, pending any cost overruns in the dogged pursuit of those pesky homosexuals — is quite so fetching.

Cone to A-Rod: Stay far away

If Alex Rodriguez, suspended for all of next season, were to show up at Yankees spring training, it surely would cause a circus similar to the one brought on by his presence when he returned in Chicago last season after he initially appealed his 211-game suspension stemming from Major League Baseball’s Biogenesis investigation.

KG, Duncan meet for what could be last time as Nets host Spurs

After many years of an unspoken hatred, two of the best of a generation may face off for the final time Wednesday. Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan are both 37, both former MVPs and both hinting that retirement is on the horizon.

‘Side-Slippers’ to play huge role in success of downhill

When downhill skiing race-course design wizard Bernhard Russi first surveyed Rosa Khutor, the designated venue for Alpine ski racing at the Sochi Games, he turned to a colleague and made an ominous prediction: "We will need at least 1,000 side-slippers."

AUTOS

How the other half GIVE: Soaring Lambo supercars go to new heights for charity

Hosted by Alec Baldwin, this Tribeca-based charity event required nearly $1 million dollars’ worth of Lamborghini to dangle high above the New York skyline.

Super Bowl 2014: Top car commercials

From lovable Muppets to British super villains to hilariously terrifying Doberhuahuas, there was no shortage of surprises popping up in this year's Super Bowl car commercials.

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'There were times I would think about killing myself. But I was scared to do it': Castaway lost at sea for 13 months opens up about his thoughts of food and suicide

A castaway who says he survived 13 months at sea mostly thought about food, family and death. Fisherman Jose Salvador Alvarenga also told Agence France Presse that he pushed the body of his fellow fisherman overboard after he starved to death — a moment that tested his own faith.

How you Like me now! Zuckerberg reflects as Facebook hits 10-year mark - even his pooch Beast has a million followers

The Facebook founder, who marked the 10-year anniversary of the ubiquitous social media network, said Tuesday that the website’s best days are still ahead and shared some details of his own usage habits.

NYC furrier 'wows' Joe Namath with $3,000 retro coat for Super Bowl

NEW BOSS AT MICROSOFT: Computing giant names cloud computing executive Satya Nadella as CEO

Microsoft has named Satya Nadella, an executive in charge of the company's small, but growing business of delivering software and services over the Internet as third CEO in its 38-year history.

SEE ITGoing, going, gone! The spectacular moment explosives bring down 380-foot tower in Germany

In just a few seconds, the University Tower in Frankfurt-am-Main was nothing but a memory after becoming the tallest building in Europe ever to be demolished.

Boy, 2, found dead in New York; Queens' second dead 2-year-old in as many days

A 2-year-old boy with visible signs of trauma on his body was found unconscious on a living room floor Tuesday in Jamaica, Queens, police sources said.

CANNED! Sanitation worker — and father of 3 — gets dumped, loses pension after 24 years of service for taking $20 tip

A $20 tip that a Queens garbageman accepted for removing an extra-heavy load of trash has cost him his job.

'She really is that tough': Oregon woman survives 18 hours in remote wilderness with arm trapped underneath truck hood

A steel-nerved Oregon woman lost part of her right arm after it became trapped underneath the hood of her truck for almost an entire day.

'MOONSTRUCK' TREE STRUCK DOWN: Brooklyn arbor made famous by Oscar-winning film hacked to pieces

A beloved century-old Brooklyn Heights tree that made a star-making appearance in the 1987 Academy Award-winning film “Moonstruck” has been chopped down.

SEE ITCanadian band Young Rival resurrects Magic Eye picture trick for music video

Thought the Magic Eye craze had died out? Think again, as indie rock outfit Young Rival has resurrected the '90s fad for the 21st century.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won't march in St. Patrick's Day parade due to organizers' refusal to allow participants to carry gay-pride signs

Gays are welcome to walk in the procession, but are barred from identifying themselves by their sexual orientation.

SEE ITGoing, going, gone! The spectacular moment explosives bring down 380-foot tower in Germany

In just a few seconds, the University Tower in Frankfurt-am-Main was nothing but a memory after becoming the tallest building in Europe ever to be demolished.

12-year-old girl testifies on how stepdad 'waterboarded' her: 'I felt like I was going to die'

The 12-year-old stepdaughter of a prominent Delaware pediatrician and best-selling author charged with waterboarding her as a form of punishment testified that the incidents made her fear for her life.

'Hunger Games', 'Happyish' mulling how to move forward after Hoffman's death

EXECUTIVE SURPRISE: SEE the moment President Obama meets his estranged half-brother for the first time in 20 years

Never-before-seen video has emerged of President Obama meeting his long-lost half-brother for the first time in nearly 20 years.

A MAGAZINE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS: Vanity Fair unveils their annual star-studded Hollywood Issue featuring the biggest display of diversity in its cover history

Vanity Fair released a sneak peek of their star-studded cover for the 20th anniversary of their Hollywood Issue on Monday.

Mariah on fire: Carey shows off curves in teeny bikini

'It is a danger to children': Colombian politician slams Shakira for 'promoting lesbianism' in video with Rihanna

Marco Fidel Ramirez, a politician from Shakira’s native Colombia, is calling for a ban of the sexy video for 'Can't Remember To Forget You,' saying it's 'a shameless case for lesbianism and immorality.'

EXCLUSIVE'She sometimes understands what she used to be': Bronx granny wins $16M suit against MTA for subway spill which resulted in severe brain damage

A slip on the subway stairs has resulted in a $16 million victory for a Bronx woman.

EXCLUSIVE'It’s not cosmetic procedure... it’s treatment': Sex change op funded by NYC's Administration for Children's Services

A 21-year-old in foster care had a sex change operation paid for by the city under a policy that covers such procedures if the person has no insurance coverage.

'He was in a bad way': Video captures moment man is kicked through top window of double-decker bus in London

Chilling video out of London captures the moment a 43-year-old man was kicked through the top window of a double-decker bus, sending him crashing onto the sidewalk and into the path of oncoming traffic.

U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul leaving Russia and Obama administration after Winter Olympics in Sochi

The U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, said on Tuesday that he will leave his post and the administration of President Barack Obama shortly after the Winter Olympics in Sochi this month.

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FIRST STEPS FOR MAKENZIE: Texas skydiving victim released from hospital after 3,500 foot plummet leaves her with broken back, fractured pelvis

Her back is broken, her pelvis is fractured and her liver was damaged, but a brave teenager from north Texas is headed back to her home state.

11-year-old boy attempts suicide and may have permanent brain damage after bullying over love for 'My Little Pony'

Michael Morones, 11, was found hanging from his bunk bed late last month after he cracked under the pressure of his pre-teen tormenters at school, his family said.

EXCLUSIVE'If this thing passes, I close': NY liquor warehousing law could force small dealers to shutter, others to drastically drop prices

A little-noticed battle brewing in Albany could lead to sobering new prices for spirits in New York

EDITORS' PICKS

Bruce Springsteen's daughter named 'equestrian ambassador' for Gucci's line of riding clothes

Gucci, the luxury brand with the horse world flair, has just hired Jessica Springsteen — Bruce’s 22-year-old daughter — as an “equestrian ambassador” for its line of riding clothes.

Ashanti stalker rails against Twitter-clueless judge

A lovesick Ashanti stalker railed at a Manhattan judge Tuesday for not knowing about Twitter — his main avenue for unwanted sexting to the foxy singer.

PHOTOSPictures of the day

From donkey racing in Karachi to a protest in Nairobi, see the striking news photos from across the globe.

'Walking Dead' is TV's top show among most-desired viewers

If you want one statistic that shows just how big a hit “The Walking Dead” has become, try this one.

THEATER REVIEW‘Almost, Maine’ is knee-deep in whimsy

The fictional town of “Almost, Maine” is buried in snow. The play is a series of 12 vignettes about love.

Clinton was Leno’s top ‘Tonight Show’ target

For Jay Leno, Bill Clinton was the gift who kept on giving, with 4,600 jokes at ex-president's expense.

Crowe honors Philip Seymour Hoffman

"Almost Famous" director Cameron Crowe's tribute of the actor has particular resonance with his fans.

Barbie not meant 'to be realistic': Mattel exec

A design boss at Mattel recently said the famous doll has unobtainable proportions so her clothes will fit.

PHOTOSAthletes arrive in Sochi

Sports stars from around the world have arrived at the Olympic Village ahead of the Winter Olympics.

PHOTOSSnow strikes New York City

The metropolitan area was a winter wonderland once more after snow started falling on Feb. 3.

PHOTOSLiev Schreiber on set of 'Ray Donovan'

The actor was spotted while filming a scene for the crime drama in Beverly Hills.

Ms. Marvel, a Muslim teen, set to make superhero history

New Ms. Marvel is set to make a Hulk-sized impact on the comic book industry.

Justin Bieber set to begin Florida trial in March

A trial date of March 3 has been set for Justin Bieber in Miami for his recent arrest in the Sunshine State.

Selfies with the stars

The Confidenti@l team ushers you past the velvet rope and into the biggest parties with the hottest celebs.

Pharrell Williams to perform at Oscars

Oscar producers say he will sing his nominated song "Happy," which he wrote for "Despicable Me 2."

EXCLUSIVEKelly Rowland's Super Bowl after-party had lots of rough play

Hennessy Super Bowl after-party was possibly the worst-run bash of the weekend.

PHOTOSIreland shares cheeky workout pic

Ireland Baldwin shared a racy workout snap of her derriere while at the gym.

List of NYC clubs banning Bieber keeps growing

New York City club 1 OAK is just one of many Big Apple hangouts where the 19-year-old singer's banned.

Graydon Carter talks Paltrow feud

The actress' alleged feud with Vanity Fair was "a far cry" from what actually happened, its editor says.

Prepon back for 'most' of 'Orange is the New Black'

The actress will return will be back for more "Orange is the New Black," Series creator Jenji Kohan says.

Bargain for the bride

Zac Posen wants to make sure tying the knot doesn’t empty your wallet.

'Divergent' trailer introduced by ziplining Shailene

First trailer for upcoming "Divergent" debuted Monday night on Jimmy Kimmel's late night show.

Sarah Jessica Parker rips Chris Christie

The Jersey girl took the governor to task on Tuesday for not coming clean in Bridgegate scandal.

Kim K 'so annoyed' she dyed her hair

It looks like Kim Kardashian is having some dyer’s remorse.

PHOTOSHoffman snaps haunting photo just 2 weeks before OD

The actor was found dead in his apartment of an apparent drug overdose on Sunday.

Teary Cate Blanchett visits fallen actor's former home

There were tears in actress Cate Blanchett’s eyes when she arrived.

SEE IT: Jared Lorenzen still fat ... and fantastic

Jared Lorenzen, the former Giants backup quarterback, was back on the gridiron Monday, leading the Northern Kentucky River Monsters to a win over the Bluegrass Warhorses in the Continental Indoor Football League.

'DWTS' fires live band to make way for 'small electric band'

"Dancing with the Stars" most recent elimination is its band. The show's longtime music director, Harold Wheeler, was fired Monday along with his 28-member band.

‘Little Couple’ star’s cancer in remission

"The Little Couple" has some exciting news to share with fans. Jen Arnold, who stars on the TLC reality show "The Little Couple" along with husband Bill Klein, has announced that her cancer is in remission.

Liev Schreiber shines on 'Donovan' 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 ...

Beckham wraps up baby Harper in NYC

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

Benedict Cumberbatch meets his match on ‘Sesame Street’

Benedict Cumberbatch imparts a fun counting lesson in his guest spot on "Sesame Street."

These movies could save your marriage, study says

Making it past the three-year itch could be as simple as popping in a DVD and watching other couples fight.

Woody Allen lawyer: Dylan Farrow’s molestation memories were ‘implanted’

Woody Allen's lawyer lobbed that accusations against Allen are the result of "implanted" memories, and not actual reality.

Miley Cyrus 'proud' of not smoking cigarettes for 2 months

Who says Miley Cyrus can't be a role model? The 21-year-old singer has quit smoking cigarettes and boasted about her progress on Twitter Monday.

Mariah Carey shows off beach body

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

Eva Mendes denies telling TSA officers she’s pregnant

Is Eva Mendes with child? The "Place Beyond the Pines" actress has denied rumors she is pregnant with her first child.

Jon Stewart hosts NYC mayor and confronts the pizza-cutting pol

Jon Stewart gave Mayor de Blasio a lesson in eating a slice of pizza New York-style Monday night.

From Russia with love: Vladimir Putin in action

He may look like a hard-faced leader, but Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is just an average guy ... kind of. Take a look at Vladimir Putin being, well, Vladimir Putin ...

WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOBieber hits new low in raunchy moment with stripper

A shocking photo of the pop star and a friend has surfaced online.

SCORE! How one woman landed free tickets to Super Bowl for a hug

Manhattan Zumba instructor Shari Katz, 29, had no idea she and a friend were being filmed — and tested — to see how far they would go when a stranger approached them in Madison Square Park last week and asked for a hug.

Roger Waters slams Scarlett Johansson for SodaStream ad

Israeli money, it’s a crime — at least according to former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters.

Ke$ha producer receives Twitter death threats

Dr. Luke, who is known for his work with today's biggest pop stars such as Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, has been the target of death threats on Twitter from angry Ke$ha fans, TMZ reports.

Barbara Walters defends Woody Allen on ‘The View’

Barbara Walters is coming to the defense of Woody Allen.

Are Diddy and Cassie Ventura engaged?

If the proof is in the music mogul’s recent Instagram post then chances are the couple are heading towards matrimony.

PHOTOSCelebs celebrate the Super Bowl in NYC

Stars flooded the the Big Apple for the big game.

Miley Cyrus: I like being ‘associated with sexuality’

In a special feature for W Magazine, Ronan Farrow interviews 2013 'it' girl Miley Cyrus, covering everything from how much she actually doesn't like children, to how she has become this generation's "human text message" in terms of her popularity — although she doesn't care.

More anger management for Chris Brown

Chris Brown probably wanted to kiss-kiss his judge Monday after, sidestepping a new effort to put him in jail.

Philip Seymour Hoffman remembered: Fans and stars pay tribute

Philip Seymour Hoffman's death on Feb. 2, 2014 sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and celebrities.

Super Bowl XLVIII isn't ratings blowout

TV viewership dropped more than 10M from last year.

Taylor Swift fan rushes onstage during concert

Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Rihanna and others have all fallen victim to the crazed bum-rusher or handsy fan, and during her concert in London over the weekend, Swift, 24, found herself in the same predicament.

Jerry Seinfeld brings Jason Alexander on new series but in old place

Jerry Seinfeld teams with George Costanza for 'Comedians.'

Celebs who pose a problem on the red carpet

Some of the most photographed stars on the planet strike poses that make them look contrived, silly or worse, unphotogenic.

Joan Mondale, wife of former vice president, dies at 83

Mondale’s husband, sons Ted and William and other family members were by her side when she died, the family said in a statement released by their church.

Kevin and Danielle Jonas welcome baby girl

The baby girl is named Alena Rose Jonas.

PHOTOSTake a look back at Hoffman's most memorable roles

Philip Seymour Hoffman has received many accolades during his acting career.

Trace Adkins' father passes away

The country crooner lost his dad days after reportedly leaving a Florida rehab to be by his side.

Hoffman's death prompts 'Desperate Housewives' star to reveal addiction issues

Shawn Pyfrom decided to reveal his struggle.

Smartphone alerts are scents, not chimes

Why not swap annoying smartphone audio alerts for sweet or savory scents?

Ten years after Janet Jackson's shocking Super Bowl performance, check out wardrobe malfunction was born

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl halftime show ... and it's only gone downhill from there. See the most shocking wardrobe malfunctions of all time.

'Hunger Games' cast and crew mourn Philip Seymour Hoffman

Jennifer Lawrence and many colleagues from his last big film role issued a statement.

Bieber pal hit with three felonies in wake of egg raid bust

Justin Bieber's live-in friend Lil Za has been charged with felony possession of Ecstasy and Oxycodone.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, supermodel Anne V split

Mets ace Matt Harvey is back on the market.

SEE IT'Captain America' sequel trailer a win during Super Bowl

Peyton Manning may not have provided much offense, but Captain America sure did.

SEE IT'Transformers: Age of Extinction' trailer debuts during Super Bowl

Mark Wahlberg is biggest upgrade in director Michael Bay's fourth installment in the 'Transformers' series.

PHOTOSLook back at the Seahawks' Super Bowl win

The Seahawks defense shuts down the Broncos' top-rated offense in a crushing 43-8 victory.

PHOTOSSeattle Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win

It was a non-stop party in Seattle following the Seahawks' 43-8 Super Bowl victory.

Soccer player's wife causes stir with post-baby pics

Caroline Berg Eriksen has proudly boasted that her 'my shape is getting better and better'

Lorne Michaels says GOP takes a joke better

When it comes to comedy and politics, it seems that donkeys are missing a funny bone.

SEE IT:Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, among stars taken too soon

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

Philip Seymour Hoffman was also a force on stage, earning 3 Tony nominations

Philip Seymour Hoffman was famous for winning an Oscar for "Capote." But for nearly two decades the actor was a fixture on New York stages as an actor and director.

David Beckham promotes Super Bowl ad in Times Square

Beckham appeared at a meet and greet with 200 fans at the H&M store.

Researchers create electronic 'tongue' that can tell beers apart

Taster was accurate nearly 82 percent of the time.

February is time to catch up on movies you've missed

February is Hollywood’s cinematic dumping ground ahead of Oscars.

‘Ride’ leaves other movies in the dust for 3rd week

“Ride Along” held off Super Bowl weekend challenges.

Hollywood reacts to Hoffman's death

Stars of all generations commented on the 46-year-old's sudden passing.

PHOTOSNFL cheerleaders' uniforms through the years

Before cheerleaders slipped into their skimpiest costumes, they sported more interesting uniforms...

PHOTOSCelebrities celebrate the Super Bowl in New York City

Celebrities celebrate the big game in the Big Apple.

NYC turns into party city for Super Bowl

Magic Johnson brought the funk, Robin Thicke brought the fun and Justin Bieber brought the finger.

Seahawks' Sidney Rice retrieves half of LiLo's fur coat

The actress partied at 1 Oak on Wednesday night when she supposedly exited the club with only 50% of her fur.

Sapp begs Strahan to forgive him for Hall of Fame feud

Now that Michael Strahan has joined him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Warren Sapp is ready to eat crow.

Football is only a part of the Super Bowl extravaganza

Around this time every year, someone floats the notion that the Super Bowl is about a football game.

CONFIDENTI@LEXCLUSIVE: The Bacon brothers pick the Broncos in the big game

It’s Super Bowl Eve and New Yorkers don’t give the Seattle Seahawks much of a chance to beat the Denver Broncos when the two teams meet up west of the Hudson on Sunday.

Jimmy Osmond: Losing millions was ‘the best thing’ ever

The singer said he and his brothers ‘had to start over’ and learn how to manage their money after losing ‘about $80 million.’

Politics rears its ugly head regarding Super Bowl spots

Scarlett Johansson is starring in one of those high-profile Super Bowl ads. They cost more than $4.5 million to air for 30 seconds during the big game.

Lenny Kravitz shares selfie with Leo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper

We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

Oscar winner Maximilian Schell dead at 83

Schell, a fugitive from Adolf Hitler, became a Hollywood favorite and won an Oscar.

Katie Couric to marry fiancé John Molner in summer wedding

The TV host is set to wed fiancé John Molner, 50, this summer in a private ceremony.

Move over, Lindsey, Gracie's Olympic gold in Sochi

Now that Lindsey Vonn is out of the Olympics, Gracie Gold has become America’s singular glamour athlete heading to Sochi. She is a Sports Illustrated cover subject this week, and NBC is promoting the figure skater as the face of these Games.

Kristin Cavallari expecting second baby boy

Kristin Cavallari is having another baby boy! The "Hills" star and husband Jay Cutler are expanding their brood with a second son.

Justin Bieber parties in New York City ahead of Super Bowl

Justin Bieber has arrived in the Big Apple for the big game. After being held at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport on Friday for several hours on suspicion that he and his entourage had been smoking pot on his private jet, the Biebs jetted off to Maxim Magazine’s “Big Game Weekend” Super Bowl pre-party in New York City.

‘Ride Along’ zips past competition in No. 1 box office slot

With Super Bowl XLVII weekend in full swing, "Ride Along" remained strong, steering Universal Pictures into the No. 1 slot in a surprising three-week takeover at the box office.

‘Her,’ ‘Captain Phillips’ honored at Writers Guild Awards

The writers of "Her" and "Captain Phillips" were given top honors by their peers on Saturday at the annual Writers Guild Awards.

Provocateur Cafe charges $10G for supermodel Super Bowl bash

This Super Bowl bash could sack your savings.

SLIDING: NYC mayor's family visits 'Super Bowl Toboggan Run'

Mayor de Blasio was forced to eat some humble pie after his son Dante once again stole the spotlight — beating his dad in a toboggan race in the heart of Times Square

PHOTOSSee how celebs celebrate the big game in the Big Apple

The A-list stars are out in full for the Super Bowl, with an action-packed weekend on tap.

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart reveal Super Bowl loyalties

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart got the Super Bowl fever.

Bieber detained in NJ for suspicion of pot on private jet

The singer touched down in a private jet at Teterboro Friday afternoon, and authorities reportedly smelled a strong odor of pot coming from the 15-seat aircraft.

Owen Wilson welcomes baby boy

Owen Wilson has become a dad for the second time.The 44-year-old actor welcomed a son into the world on Thursday with personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist, his rep confirmed to Us Weekly.

Howard Stern celebrates birthday with wild party

It was Howard Stern's big night, but it was his wife who stole the headlines. As stars gathered at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Friday to celebrate the shock jock's 60th birthday, Beth Ostrosky Stern showed off her slim figure and toned stomach.

'Brooklyn Best' documentary to showcase boro's mystique

From regulars at the old Dubrow’s Cafeteria in Sheepshead Bay to recent transplants who have fallen in love with Park Slope, Brooklyn’s everyday joes are set for a star turn.

Sexy has no age limit: American Apparel's lingerie model is 62

Fans can’t get enough of American Apparel’s 62-year-old lingerie model.

Does HE look like the greatest criminal mind of all time? Eisenberg cast as Lex Luthor

They're going to need a bigger Hall of Justice. Jessie Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons have joined the cast of the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel - playing Superman nemesis Lex Luthor and Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth respectively.

Leather-clad Kate Upton gets cozy with Justin Verlander

Kate Upton is spending Super Bowl weekend with her rekindled love. The 21-year-old blond bombshell was spotted cozying up to her rumored former flame Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander at the 2014 GQ Super Bowl Party in New York City on Friday.

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USA Olympic uniforms through the years

The 2014 US Winter Olympic uniform has been referred to as an "eyesore" and compared to the unsightly Christmas sweater! From the good, the bad and downright silly, check out Team USA's uniforms through the years.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

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

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrity beach bodies

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

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.

Confidenti@l's selfies with the stars

Check out the Daily News' Confidenti@l team in action as Marianne Garvey, Brian Niemietz and Lachlan Cartwright go behind the scenes with your favorite stars ...

Stars gone too soon

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman's life and career

Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment of an apparent drug overdose on Feb. 2, 2014. He was 46-years-old. Take a look back at the actor's life and career.

Soothing solutions: Beauty products to battle winter

Fight the winter blues with soothing beauty solutions.

Celebrities celebrate the Super Bowl in New York City

Celebrities celebrate the big game in the Big Apple.

Super Bowl 2014: Top car commercials

From lovable Muppets to British super villains to hilariously terrifying Doberhuahuas, there was no shortage of surprises popping up in this year's Super Bowl car commercials.

Bruno Mars rocks 2014 Super Bowl halftime show

It was the Broncos versus the Seahawks at this year's Super Bowl, but the best performance of the night belonged to Bruno Mars, who stole the show during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII halftime extravaganza singing hits such as "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Runaway Baby" alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Super Bowl fans descend on MetLife Stadium

Let the chaos begin! Thousands of Super Bowl fans headed to the MetLife Stadium before the big game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 2, 2014.

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 ...

Most shocking wardrobe malfunctions of all time

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl halftime show ... and it's only gone downhill from there. See the most shocking wardrobe malfunctions of all time.

Best celebrity Twitter photos

We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

Howard Stern's 60th birthday bash

The famed shock jock celebrated his 60th birthday with a star-studded party at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of January 27

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

Before they were stars

Check out Hollywood's favorites before they were ever stars.

Toddlewood at the Grammy Awards

They're your favorite stars -- only smaller! Tricia Messeroux, the mastermind behind the wildly popular Toddlewood photo series that transforms kids into Hollywood heavyweights, is at it again, this time recreating all the glam red carpet looks from the 2014 Grammy Awards ...

Cara Delevingne shows off bright and bold style for Vogue Brazil

The British beauty is the latest face to grace the cover of Vogue Brazil. See all the gorgeous shots ...

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.

Reboot your winter look with some hot new gear

Here comes a new cool front ...

Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged

Miley Cyrus was up to her usual twerk-tastic antics as she teamed up with Madonna for a performance on MTV Unplugged on Jan. 28, 2014.

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have recently become parents ...

Oprah Winfrey's evolving shape and style

Through the years Oprah has struggled with her weight - and style - in the public eye. From shoulder pads and bad hair to skinny jeans and corsets, take a look at the talk show host's evolving look ...

Best celebrity photobombs

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

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 Stands Up to Cancer

Celebrities put their star power to good use at the Hollywood Stands Up to Cancer event, hosted by Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth in Culver City, California, on Jan. 28, 2014.

Puppy Bowl 2014 starting lineup: Super Bowl game day gets ruff

Forget the Broncos and the Seahawks: Animal Planet's tenth annual Puppy Bowl gets ready to kick off with 66 adorable pups. Check out this year's all-star lineup.

In memoriam: Stars we've lost

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

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Female hoops star calls media sexist over Super Bowl coverage

Lauren Jackson, a two-time WNBA title winner with the Seattle Storm in 2004 and 2010, fired off a series of tweets blasting Fox Sports for calling the Seahawks the Emerald City's first champion since 1979, when the now-defunct Supersonics captured the NBA crown.

SEE IT: Jared Lorenzen still fat ... and fantastic

Jared Lorenzen, the former Giants backup quarterback, was back on the gridiron Monday, leading the Northern Kentucky River Monsters to a win over the Bluegrass Warhorses in the Continental Indoor Football League.

Jeter gets in first live batting practice of 2014

Derek Jeter hit two firsts Monday in his workout at the Yankees' minor-league complex, taking live batting practice on the field and fielding ground balls at shortstop. Jeter, who is coming back from a 2013 season wrecked by injuries, had not done either in his pre-spring training workouts so far.

Devils can't hold late lead again, fall to Avs in OT

Ryan O’Reilly scored a power-play goal 28 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

Sochi plans mass killing of stray dogs ahead of Olympics

A pest control company which has been killing stray dogs in Sochi for years told The Associated Press on Monday that it has a contract to exterminate more of the animals throughout the Olympics.

Seahawks WR Baldwin rips Cris Carter in post-Super Bowl rant

A memo to any NFL analysts who dare to question the Seattle Seahawks receiving corps: Doug Baldwin is tired of hearing it. Baldwin, who made five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in the game, made that clear after the Super Bowl demolition of the Broncos.

Bondy: Lolo brings celebrity factor to U.S. bobsled team

There it was again last week, another Tweet from Lolo Jones, another minor stir. She was debuting the skin-tight, U.S. Olympic bobsled bodysuit, posing over in Germany with her backside to the camera. If anyone else had done this, no big deal.

20 years ago, Tommy had the Midas touch in Lillehammer

Tommy Moe hadn’t even skied to a complete stop before his gold-medal celebration began. Right after tucking across the finish line at the 1994 Olympic men’s downhill, Moe stole a glance at the scoreboard, grinned, and as he went sliding through the finish corral, danced a funny little jig.

Pacers sign Bynum for rest of season

The Pacers are adding size and scoring to the Eastern Conference’s best team Saturday, signing free agent center Andrew Bynum for the rest of the season. Team officials did not release additional details of the contract.

Work at PAST helps ex-NFLer recover

Terry Tautolo suspects the concussions he suffered during his NFL career contributed to his drug addiction, homelessness and failed marriages.

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