MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Uh-oh! Was it only the tip of the Weiner? Sext machine can't say how many more dirty pictures may be out there as he gears up for possible mayoral run

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner put the world on notice Wednesday: More women might step forward to say he sent them inappropriate texts and pictures. Weiner has spent the past two weeks exploring a run for New York City mayor after two years of self-imposed exile due to his sexting scandal. But he gave two television interviews Wednesday that raised more questions than they answered. read full story »

'He was calm looking down but it was 80 stories high': Man 'leaps' one story off Empire State Building observation deck, then is talked off second ledge

Two tourists were taking in the sights Wednesday night, when right before their eyes a man hovered between life and death on the 85th floor of the Empire State Building.

WHAT A CROCK POT: Lawmaker isn't sorry for using pressure cooker photo in tasteless Boston Marathon bombing 'joke'

A Tennessee state senator is being slammed for insensitivity to the Boston Marathon bombing victims after posting an illustration of a pressure cooker – like the ones used in last week’s deadly attack – to make a joke about gun control.

Surviving Boston bombing suspect was unarmed when captured inside boat: report

Two U.S. officials say the surviving suspect in the Boston bombings was unarmed when police captured him hiding inside a boat in a neighborhood back yard. Authorities originally said they had exchanged gunfire with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-KHAHR’ tsahr-NEYE’-ehv) for more than one hour Friday evening before they were able to subdue him.

Tony Parker, Spurs pound L.A. Lakers — again!

Tony Parker had 28 points and seven assists and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 102-91 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

France charges photographer and publisher who printed Kate Middleton topless photos

Ernesto Maurim, who oversees the French magazine Closer, was charged with invasion of privacy for publishing topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge on vacation at a Provence chateau.

Five reasons Gwyneth is not 'Most Beautiful'

After 26-12 vote in senate, Rhode Island on track to legalize gay marriage

Rhode Island senators put their state on the path Wednesday to becoming the 10th state to allow same-sex couples to marry, passing legislation by a comfortable 26-12 margin after nearly two decades of attempts to legalize gay marriage.

Hamill: ‘Indestructible Man’ sees parallels between WWII and Boston bombings

During World War II, “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” gave that moniker to Ted Rosen. “What a load of crap,” he says.

Police find 5 people shot to death in Illinois home

A grandmother, a young couple and their two small sons were shot to death early Wednesday in their Illinois home, police said.

He was a 'model for how a police officer should serve:' Biden joined by thousands to mourn MIT cop

Vice President Biden turned consoler-in-chief Wednesday as he and thousands of mourners said farewell to a campus cop who was gunned down by the Boston Marathon bombers.

‘What have we done? We just saved him’: Doctors weigh results of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev surgery

Saving the life of terror suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will stick with a team of emergency room workers until their dying days.

Body found in river 'very possibly' missing Brown student who social media witch hunters wrongly accused in Boston terror attacks

Sunil Tripathi, 22, was wrongly accused on social media of being one of the Boston Marathon bombers — a charge that greatly upset his family, which has been desperate to find him.

BOSTON IS STRONG! Boylston Street back in business: Busy boulevard reopens for the first time since attacks

Barricades were pulled off the street in the pre-dawn darkness, and Boston residents awoke to the sound of trolley cars rolling into Copley Station for the first time since the twin blasts.

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: The OTHER victim of the Boston attacks – Dead bomber's little girl, 3, may not even know her dad is dead

While investigators were trying to figure out why the Tsarnaev brothers turned terrorist, the dead bomber’s child played with her grandmother in Rhode Island Wednesday.

Boston bomber brothers WERE headed to NYC after marathon attacks ... to celebrate their massacre: NYPD

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has told authorities in Boston he and his brother Tamerlan, 26, wanted to punctuate their day of terror by heading to the Big Apple for some fun, NYPD head Ray Kelly said.

A week that shook the world: Daily News photo special looks at tales of heroism and horror that following Boston Marathon bombing

The euphoria of crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon turned into bloody chaos on April 15, 2013 as two bombs rocked the end of the 26.2-mile trek.

Sporty Spice 2.0? Selena Gomez stuns in new sneaker ads

New $100 bill will be available October with new security features

A brand new $100 bill should stop counterfeiters from being all about the Benjamins. The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that the new redesigned $100 note will enter circulation this fall, with noteworthy security features will make authenticating notes easier and forging notes harder.

Enemy of Elvis impersonator cleared in ricin investigation now under suspicion for poison letters

Everett Dutschke, whose Tupelo, Miss., home was searched Tuesday by dozens of officials, some in hazmat suits, had feuded with Paul Kevin Curtis, a 45-year-old celebrity impersonator.

Newtown sinks extra school security funding

Residents of this shooting-scarred town have rejected new budgets that included money for extra school security.

AMAZIN' WIN: Jordany Valdespin's grand slam lifts Mets past Dodgers

The Mets won the game in the 10th inning on a grand slam by Jordany Valdespin with the Dodgers playing five infielders and two outfielders. His teammates mobbed him at the plate after his first career grand slam. The last walkoff grand slam by a Met was by Kevin McReynolds on June 25, 1991 against Montreal.

EXCLUSIVE: FEMA drags feet, leaves schools hit by Hurricane Sandy without materials or cash

Six months after Hurricane Sandy ravaged parts of New York, federal disaster workers have visited just 25 of 50 badly damaged city schools, education officials said Wednesday.

Ex-LAPD cop killer Christopher Dorner's gun brings in $4,000 at auction

Infamy has its price — and in this case it’s $4,000.

John Boehner's future son-in-law busted for pot: report

The fiancé of House Speaker John Boehner’s daughter was once busted for pot possession, a new report said Wednesday.

Citizenship NOW! callers concerned with immigration reform

This year's installment of the Daily News/CUNY Citizenship NOW! hotline has taken thousands of calls this week — but the immigration overhaul being discussed in Washington has not been the most popular topic.

Too heavy to fly? 340-pound Texas man says Southwest yanked him off his flight for being overweight

Southwest Airlines reportedly embarrassed and singled out an overweight passenger by pulling him off the flight because of his size. Matthew Harper, who weighs about 340 pounds, said he was on his way from Chicago to Denver on Sunday when a Southwest official told him the flight was overbooked and demanded he exit the plane.

Bangladesh factory collapse kills nearly 150

Bangladesh authorities say the death toll from a building collapse rose to 145 as rescuers worked overnight to find people trapped in the rubble. Army Brig. Gen. Mohammed Siddiqul Alam Shikder said “many” people are still trapped and a clearer picture of the rescue operation would be available Thursday afternoon.

Long-shot mayoral candidate Jimmy McMillan, of ‘Rent is too damn high’ fame, is back and rapping in a music video

The man who likes to say that rent in New York “is too damn” high is back ... and he’s now rapping his famous message. Jimmy McMillan, the perennial political candidate who rose to national prominence for touting his Rent Is Too Damn High Party released a simple music video this week to help publicize his longshot 2013 bid to be mayor of New York.

Horror in Illinois: Police find 5 people, including 2 young boys, shot to death in tiny town

The bodies of five people who had been shot to death were found early Wednesday in a house in a tiny southwestern Illinois town, and authorities said a suspect was injured and taken into custody a short time later.

Martin Scorsese's daughter suing fledling film company for fraud

The daughter of legendary director Martin Scorsese says in a lawsuit her business partners are no “Goodfellas.”

Small-town anchor fired for hilarious f-bomb blunder gets big-time shot to laugh at himself in 'Today' show appearance

A.J. Clemente reflected on being put out to sea for cursing like a sailor during his first day as a KFYR anchor and had a few laughs at his expense.

Little girl whose legs were severed in horrific lawnmower accident suffers infection

A family spokesman said 2-year-old Ireland Nugent will need two more surgeries in the coming weeks. Doctors removed inflamed tissue after a skin graft on her right leg wasn't successful.

Seventeen heroes of Hurricane Sandy honored at the White House

Seventeen heroes of Hurricane Sandy - seven of them from New York - were honored at the White House on Wednesday for developing imaginative, practical solutions to help communities after the devastation. They represented what many don't necessarily find government to be: ingenious, flexible, passionate and sensitive.

Shocking video shows pit bull viciously kill pregnant cat in Poland

While onlookers in the northern Polish city of Slupsk try to help the cat, the dog’s owner seems to stomp on the expectant feline mother.

FAA accused of mismanagement after air controller furloughs cause growing flight delays

The Federal Aviation Administration is exhibiting "mismanagement at its worst, incompetence at its worst," a Republican senator charged Wednesday as partisan badmouthing and posturing increased amid growing airline delays caused by automatic budget cuts.

Female Utah teacher accused of sexually abusing high school girl

A popular math teacher and basketball coach in Utah has been charged with sexually abusing a 17-year-old student. Courtney Jarrell is facing five years to life in prison after a parent filed a complaint about her conduct to administrators at Riverton High School in Riverton, Utah.

Ouch! Nicole Eggert shows off ‘Splash’ bruises

Fake nurse messed with patients IVs to steal pain meds from Seattle hospital: cops

Seattle police are investigating reports that a fake nurse tried to obtain narcotic pain medication from several patients' rooms at Swedish Medical Center.

Husband of successful dentist found shot dead charged with her murder after manhunt snares him hiding in the woods

On the surface, Dr. Rachael Maidens appeared to have it all: Her own practice, a loving family and a posh home in an upscale country club community near Nashville, Tenn.

Obama’s keynote speech to Planned Parenthood delayed till Friday

President Obama’s high-profile keynote speech at Planned Parenthood’s annual gala has been pushed back to Friday morning, the White House said.

WATCH as this 'Harlem Shake' goes horribly wrong when man stumbles into bonfire

Heart-stopping footage shows the moment the unidentified man stumbles back into the fire — only to be pulled out seconds later by a brave pal.

When it rains, it pours: Stripper fed up with people looking down on her flashes earnings for a few hours of work — $3,345!

An exotic dancer who goes by the name Menagerii photographed a day’s cash earnings in order to have a ready answer to why she chose her line of work.

Firefighters in Pittsburgh sue manufacturers after loud truck sirens 'made them deaf'

Plaintiffs between 38 and 62 years old say the noise was too loud, and the companies should have done something to protect their hearing.

Holy PSA, Batman! ‘Bagram Batman’ teaches deployed soldiers about safety in Army videos

A series of amusing 30-second videos from the U.S. Army and AFN Afghanistan star a camouflage-clad caped crusader who teaches soldiers how to stay safe while deployed.

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NFL Mock Draft: Joeckel to Te'o, check out Eb Samuel's first round

Just one day remain before the NFL draft, and there's still plenty of debate over who the Kansas City Chiefs will select with the first overall pick. And that's all you need to know about what could be the most unpredictable NFL draft in years.

Lawrence: Emotions will be tested for Knicks and Celtics

For a playoff road opener, the Knicks sure know how to pick their spots. They have to play Friday night, in Boston, in the Celtics’ first home game since the Boston Marathon bombings. Yikes.

George nets 27 points as Pacers top Hawks, take 2-0 series lead

Paul George followed his triple-double by scoring a playoff career-high 27 points to lead Indiana past Atlanta 113-98 on Wednesday night. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven first-round series 2-0 and have won four straight home games over the Hawks.

Durant, Westbrook dominate as Thunder beat Rockets in Game 2

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 29 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder recovered after squandering a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 105-102 on Wednesday night and take a 2-0 series lead.

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Bend over! Florida school board allows paddling students after banning practice

Three years after banning paddling, the Marion County school board agreed Tuesday to let elementary school principals resume the practice to punish misbehaving students.

Pet owner gets 15 years for raping pit bull, but tells judge he was just 'hugging the dog'

Convicted sex offender Kurtis Peterson, 37, had sex with his pit bull and blue heeler at his Muskegon apartment.

Teen patient busts groping dentist with hidden camera in her hand

Queens dentist Bedros Yavru-Sakuk, 62, allegedly rubbed his elbow on the crotch of a 19-year-old patient during two appointments last year and this month.

Facebook post helps police identify hit-and-run driver who killed little girl in 1968

Authorities say a Facebook posting has helped police figure out who was driving a car that fatally struck a 4-year-old upstate New York girl 45 years ago.

She's glowing! Kate Middleton shows off her royal bump

Man on horrible date builds menu fort at Olive Garden, while woman plays with her phone and ignores him

He’ll have an order of breadsticks with his barricade, please. On Sunday, two diners, possibly a couple, were arguing at an Olive Garden in Pineville, N.C. Couples bicker all of the time, but what sets this one apart is what happened after.

You thought you had a bad first date story? Shocked Florida woman carjacked on first date

21-year-old Nimeha Milien says her romantic evening with Donald McGee, 19, quickly took a turn for the worst when he pulled out a .380-caliber Kel Tec handgun.

Feeling flirty? Virgin America's new service helps passengers 'get lucky' in the air

Virgin America’s newest service allows fliers to discreetly send a drink to another flier, all with the touch of a button in its seat-to-seat ordering feature.

Obama administration had advance warning on electric car maker's failures as it approved $500M loan

Newly released documents show that the Obama administration was warned as early as 2010 that electric car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. was not meeting milestones set up for a half-billion dollar government loan.

Is Coachella Native American for 'dumb white guy?' WATCH as Jimmy Kimmel exposes phony concert fans

The late-night host punk'd fans at California's Coachella Music Festival this week into bragging about their favorite bands.

Parents still urge 'clean plate club' at dinner table to not waste food, even on overweight kids

A new study finds that nearly two-thirds of parents still encourage their teenagers to finish the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight.

EXCLUSIVE: NYC prods man who claims NYPD cops sodomized him to take $35K settlement

Vincent Delgrosso’s former lawyers had agreed to the settlement with the city, along with a condition that he would withdraw the sodomy claim.

'Ground Zero mosque' developer buys up more property fueling talk he's building a 'mega-mosque'

The developer behind the controversial house of worship near the World Trade Center site — dubbed Park51 — has bought an adjacent property at 43 Park Pl. for $8 million, with $1 million down.

Mechanic fighting for his life after being crushed by a bowling-pin-setting machine he was repairing

William James Martens, 40, was trapped under a pin resetter for 15 minutes as co-workers at Rock'It Lanes in Panama City struggled to free him.

Can Tetris heal lazy eye? Playing the retro game hour a day actually helps, study says

Researchers at McGill University in Montreal say playing Tetris for an hour a day while wearing specially designed goggles is more effective than wearing an eye patch.

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Right place, right time: WATCH as hero cop saves suicidal man from leaping in front of oncoming train

Dramatic surveillance footage shows Gustavo Chaparro grabbing him just as he was about to leap to his death.

'I'm black. I'm gay': Nevada politician makes shocking admission as lawmakers debate repeal of same-sex marriage

State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson, a Democrat representing North Las Vegas, told fellow senators that he was gay during a legislative debate on the potential repeal.

Real-life bumbling burglar becomes YouTube hit, butt of late-night jokes and star of commercial for deli he tried to rob

A bumbling would-be California burglar who has been the butt of late-night jokes is now the unwitting star of a TV commercial. A surveillance camera in Redding, Calif., caught a heavy-set man's unsuccessful attempt to break into Kent's Meats and Groceries in early March.

Ex-Florida Lt. Gov., who resigned during charity scandal, gets a new job at engineering consulting firm

Former Florida lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll is getting a new job. Global Digital Solutions announced it was hiring Carroll as a senior advisor. A spokesman for Carroll confirmed Wednesday that she accepted the job.

Grand Old Pervert: Sleazy ex-Romney campaign intern busted for blackmailing women to get nude photos during 2012 race

Adam Savader, 21, a former campaign intern for the Republican presidential candidate, was arrested in his Great Neck, L.I., home Tuesday by FBI agents and charged with cyber-stalking and blackmailing.

Conservative shock-jock tells Newtown families to 'go to hell' as he blasts gun control attempts

A gun-loving conservative radio host in the Twin Cities is under fire for saying victims of the Newtown massacre can “go to hell” for trying to chip away at his right to bear arms.

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Confidenti@l: 'RHONY' star helps Boston Marathon victims

“Real Housewives of New York City” star Aviva Drescher, who has signed a last-minute contract with the show and will return when filming begins May 6, will visit Boston, either this weekend or next, to meet with marathon bombing victims.

SEE ALL the emotional images as Boston's Boylston St. reopens

Boylston St., the site of the Boston Marathon bombings, reopens nine days after tragedy struck the resilient city.

People magazine votes Gwyneth Paltrow 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'

"Iron Man 3" star Gwyneth Paltrow tops People Magazine's "World's Most Beautiful Woman" 2013 roundup, which also includes Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington and Amanda Seyfried.

Socialite Annabelle Bond battles in largest child support award in Hong Kong history

Bond’s former flame, Steel Partners head Warren Lichtenstein, 47, is suing Andrew Cader, accusing the former CEO of Spear, Leeds and Kellogg of conspiring with Bond to take piles of his cash.

NBA PLAYOFFS: Kevin Durant leads Thunder past Rockets in Game 2

‘American Idol’ may replace Mariah Carey with JLo

"American Idol" ratings have been so anemic this year that the producers considered dumping rookie judge Mariah Carey.

SEE IT: First 'Thor: The Dark World' photos released

Marvel Studios unveiled the first images from the sequel to the 2011 film about the hammer-wielding Norse god turned superhero.

PHOTOS: J-Law before she was famous

Take a look at Jennifer Lawrence before she became Hollywood's favorite It Girl

Ace of Base member's neo-Nazi past revealed

Ulf Ekberg, a founding member of 1990s hit-makers Ace of Base, apparently got his start in a neo-Nazi punk band.

La Toya Jackson: I feel Michael's presence

La Toya Jackson still mourns the death of her brother Michael, but confessed she believes he still visits her.

PHOTOS: 'Teem Mom 2' star busted for heroin possession

Jenelle Evans was arrested for alleged heroin possession and assault.

Rihanna drops $8,000 at strip club

Rihanna isn't stingy with her cash when it comes to a big night out. While partying at Miami's King of Diamonds gentleman's club on Saturday night, the 25-year-old pop star dropped some $8,000 on several dancers, TMZ reports.

Dwayne Johnson flaunts rock-hard biceps from hospital

He is a 'rock' indeed. Dwayne Johnson showed off just how tough his is after he underwent emergency hernia surgery this week.

Alan Cumming returning to ‘Cabaret’

Willkommen, Bienvenu, Welcome — again. Alan Cumming is set to sing that lyric from “Cabaret” this winter at Studio 54.

PHOTOS: 'Zombie apocalypse' hits University of Michigan

The School of Public Health students' exercise was designed to get them thinking about appropriate responses during disaster situations.

PHOTOS: David Beckham gets kiss from daughter

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

Ouch! Nicole Eggert shows off injuries from ‘Splash’

The former "Baywatch" star shared photos of her bruised and battered back after she flipped the wrong way into a pool.

Christina Aguilera shows off slim body

Christina Aguilera looked stunning at the Time 100 Gala in New York City Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Cute camels acting silly

In honor of Hump Day, we've rounded up 14 photos of camels being just plain silly. Enjoy!

Sporty Spice 2.0? Selena Gomez stuns in new sneaker ads

Her new Adidas NEO campaign are a perfect combination of sultry and sweet.

ScarJo tones down busty look on 'Captain America' set

Has Scarlett Johansson toned down her curvaceous look or is she just keeping it under wraps?

PHOTOS: Designer knits herself the perfect boyfriend

Feeling down you don't have that special guy in your life? Check out Dutch designer Noortje de Keijzer My Knitted Boyfriend creation.

Driven: 2014 Jaguar F-Type and F-Type S

The brand new 2014 Jaguar F-Type adds the qualities and luxury features expected in a contemporary high performance roadster with come-hither looks.

Obama to daughters: If you get a tattoo, I’m getting one, too

Obama and the First Lady have come up with a crafty strategy for Sasha and Malia.

New Chevy Spark EV named most efficient car

General Motors says its Chevrolet Spark electric vehicle can travel up to 82 miles on a single charge.

iTunes at 10: How it transformed the music industry

The iTunes music store became much more than a solution; it changed how we consume music and access entertainment.

'M.A.S.H.' actor Allan Arbus dies at 95

Arbus was also the husband of troubled photography genius Diane Arbus.

Nicole Kidman, Ang Lee join Cannes Film Festival jury

The actress and Oscar-winning director will be part of a nine-member jury.

Jon Bon Jovi's son wants to play football at Notre Dame

Jesse Bongiovi will attempt to walk on to the Fighting Irish’s football team.

Confidenti@l: Fired staffer fights to block Prada countersuit

She is doing everything she can to get the fashion house to drop its lawsuit.

Legally Bound! New pic of Reese in cuffs

Photos have emerged showing the 37-year-old actress in handcuffs.

5 things you need to know about new Star Trek video game

The game features Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise battling an old enemy from Star Trek’s past.

Boxer Victor Ortiz gets knocked out of 'Dancing With the Stars'

It's time for him to get out of the ring! Ortiz was eliminated on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Season 16 of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Check out which celebs are hitting a high note and which are hitting the road.

Xbox fanatics can now order pizzas from their consoles

Pizza Hut and Xbox 360 have launched a partnership.

PHOTOS: Kris Jenner raids Kim Kardashian’s closet

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress.

SEE IT: Nick Stahl photographed taking package in L.A.'s notorious Skid Row

Troubled "Terminator" star Nick Stahl was the subject of more police drama.

Can this kicker become the NFL's first openly gay player?

Former Middle Tennessee State kicker Alan Gendreau hopes to get a shot at the NFL.

Rachel Bilson shows off bikini body while snorkeling

The 31-year-old actress is soaking up every minute of her Caribbean vacation.

Madonna's homeless brother injured in tussle with police

Authorities say the brother of Madonna needed nine stitches to his head.

Hot car for hot athlete: Maria Sharapova signs deal with Porsche

She likes her cars like she likes her tennis matches: fast.

PHOTOS: Great grey owl gobbles up its prey

Nature photographer captures the exact, deadly moment that a great grey owl zooms in on a mouse.

EXCLUSIVE: NYC Mayoral hopeful gets 'Sex' backer

Bill de Blasio can count Cynthia Nixon and now Sarah Jessica Parker among his supporters.

PHOTOS: Kelly Osbourne glows orange on the red carpet

Hollywood starlet or circus clown? See the stars who use too much makeup.

'iPad addiction' can strike children as young as four

A 4-year-old girl was recently identified as Britain's youngest-known tablet addict.

PHOTOS: See stunning images from around the world

Pictures pulled from the news across the globe.

Kate Middleton giddy over growing baby bump

Take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments ...

KStew's new mystery man sure looks a lot like her old flame

Kristen Stewart, who is the mystery man that looks like director Rupert Sanders.

SEE the world's largest indoor ice hockey complex

The $275 million deal that will transform the long-shuttered Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

Doctors see boost in silicone lip implants

Fuller pouts have been popular in past years, and now women want the trend to stick.

Georgia's Jarvis Jones made into sandwich statue

Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones is already a bust, and he hasn’t even taken a snap in the NFL.

PHOTOS: Celebrity offspring steal the spotlight from their famous parents

Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids.

Is Eva Longoria dating 'Ready for Love' contestant Ernesto Arguello?

The actress dismissed rumors that they are romantically involved.

PHOTOS: Alicia Keys makes waves in teeny bikini

Think the stars are just like us? Guess again!

WATCH: Beyonce releases ‘Miss Carter World Tour’ video

Beyonce has gone from superstar to supermom - and back again.

Will.i.am: I stole beats for new song

Will.i.am is embroiled in a copyright dispute after Russian DJ Arty accused him of stealing the beat for his Chris Brown collaboration "Let's Go."

SEE IT: Inside Chelsea Clinton's $10M 'luxury fortress'

Think of it as a horizontal townhouse.

PHOTOS: Brazilian bikini gets skimpy makeover at Rio Fashion Week

Scandalous swimsuit designs hit the runway in Rio.

Russian authorities: Madonna owes $1.1M in taxes

Officials claim the Material Girl broke the country's tax and migration laws and owes money for a concert.

PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's mom raids her closet

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress.

Ben Affleck to live on $1.50 per day for anti-poverty campaign

The Oscar-winner has committed to living on the budget for five days.

Confidenti@l: Reese cancels TV show appearances

Reese Witherspoon was feeling bashful after her Friday night arrest.

Does Witherspoon's arrest tarnish her good-girl image?

Reese shocked fans when Hollywood's girl next door found herself arrested alongside her husband.

Celeb family feuds: Biebs 'doesn't care' about ailing grandparents

He may be worth millions, but that doesn't mean Justin is willing to share.

PHOTOS: Miley Cyrus flaunts legs in tiny short shorts

Miley Cyrus complains about paparazzi, but she's often spotted in outfits that just scream "look at me!"

Raissman: Long NBA Playoff slate is no fast break

The league shamelessly plays a paltry 12 playoff games sprinkled over the first four days.

PHOTOS: Baby monkey gets cozy with baby lion

Sometimes Mother Nature fosters some oddball friendships.

VIDEO: Heat's Battier gets 1,100 cases of Bud Light

A passing comment about superstitions led to a surprise delivery of 1,100 cases of Bud Light to the Miami Heat forward’s south Florida home.

SEE IT: JLaw debuts short 'do

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. Check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons.

Top dog! Canines dress up for the beautiful bulldog contest

Huckleberry was crowned the winner of the 34th annual contest.

SEE IT: ‘Thor’ trailer reunites Chris Hemsworth & Natalie Portman

The first teaser trailer for “Thor: The Dark World" debuted online on Monday.

PHOTOS: See stunning images from around the world

The most compelling pictures from every corner of the earth.

Stars align to toast Barbra Streisand at Lincoln Center

Barbra Streisand was given the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Chaplin award on Monday.

PHOTOS: Rihanna flaunts her assets during Miami vacation

Oh la la! Check out some of the sexiest vacation snaps taken by celebs.

'Teen Mom' pauses sex tape negotiations for beach break

Farrah Abraham put her sex tape aside for just a few hours.

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From farmer's tans to bikini top lines, there's nothing white-hot about exposing your pale spots.

Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour

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

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Animals wearing stylish shades are sure to put a smile on your face ...

Forget something? Celebrities go braless

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

Unconventional health and beauty routines of the stars

It's a celebrity's job to make sure they're at their best when stepping into the limelight, so it's no wonder why Hollywood's hottest have taken up unconventional beauty routines. From cupping to vampire facials, check out some of the strangest beauty regimens of the stars …

Celebrities wearing short shorts

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

Craziest outfits at Coachella 2013

As Coachella 2013 wraps up, take a look at some of craziest fan outfits (and antics) spotted at this year's annual outdoor music festival.

Coachella 2013: Stars arrive in style at annual music fest

Forget the glitz and the glam of the red carpet -- these celebs are going full-on hippie chic at Coachella 2013 ...

Hilarious restaurant signs and menus

See if you can stomach these hilarious blunders found on everything from restaurant menus to storefront signage ...

Gritty New York City in the 1970s

With pimps and prostitutes populating the streets, an economic collapse and a crime filled subway system, the streets of Manhattan in the 1970s were a gritty and dark place. Check out photographer Leland Bobbe's shots of New York during its period of all-time low.

Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

Harry Potter fans across the globe are grabbing their broomsticks, jumping in the air and snapping pictures that look like they could be scenes straight out of J.K. Rowling's famous franchise.

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Dan Akyroyd and other blues legends perform at Eric Clapton's annual two-night concert, held this year at Madison Square Garden.

'Sports Balls Replaced by Cats': If athletes played ball with felines

The only thing more fur-ocious than big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field? Big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field with cats.

Hilarious roommate notes: Messages left by people fed up with annoying housemates

Check out hilarious messages left by annoyed roommates looking to vent their frustrations in the most passive aggressive way possible ...

How American cities will look if sea level rises due to global warming

Still don't think global warming is real? These photos, showing American cities as they are now and as they will be if sea level rises, may be your game changer. Artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm has compiled renderings of popular tourist destinations nearly under water. They're meant to project the impact of a rising sea level due to global warming - and to bring the alarming results to life.

Behind-the-scenes look at President Obama

Though we all know Barack Obama as our nation's leader, few snapshots show Mr. Obama, the man. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our 44th President.

Nostalgic photos of summer fun in the '70s & '80s

One photographer went sightseeing during the summer months in the '70s and '80s and captured an intimate glimpse of Americana. Paul McDonough left the mean streets of New York City to encounter new landscapes and to photograph people at leisure all across the States. The nostalgic series, called Sight Seeing, offers an intimate glimpse into summer fun ...

Miranda Kerr's hottest Victoria's Secret moments

Whether or not she stays with the brand, take a look back at the model's Victoria's Secret legacy ...

Academy of Country Music Awards 2013

Country music's brightest stars took Sin City by storm at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013.

Miss Subways through the years: Iconic NYC beauty queens then & now

Some of the original beauty queens in New York City had no problem riding the rails. Miss Subways, a program run by the MTA from 1941 until 1976, selected lucky ladies around the Big Apple to feature their photos and biographies in subway cars. Flashback to the Miss Subways era and see some Miss Subways, then and now.

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Grizzlies' Gasol tops LeBron as NBA's best defender

Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has won his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award after anchoring the league’s stingiest defense. The NBA announced Wednesday that Gasol received 212 points and 30 first-place votes to edge Miami’s LeBron James, who had 149 points and 18 first-place votes.

FA takes a bite out of Liverpool star Suarez with 10-game biting ban

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for 10 matches by the English Football Association for biting an opponent during a Premier League match. The suspension rules the Uruguay international out for the final four league matches of this campaign and the first six of next season.

SEE IT: Jaguars get new look for 2013

The Jacksonville Jaguars took the latest step in the franchise’s makeover Tuesday, unveiling new uniforms and a two-tone helmet that’s sure to elicit positive and negative responses.

NASCAR penalizes Kenseth after No. 20 Toyota fails inspection

Matt Kenseth was essentially stripped of his win at Kansas on Wednesday because his race-winning car failed inspection. NASCAR found one of the eight connecting rods in the engine of the No. 20 Toyota used Sunday did not meet the minimum weight requirement once it was inspected at its Research & Development Center.

Cavs bring back Mike Brown as head coach

The Cavaliers are bringing back the most successful coach they’ve ever had. Cleveland officially re-hired Mike Brown on Wednesday, bringing back a coach who guided them to five straight playoff appearances and their only trip to the NBA Finals before he was fired following the 2010 season.

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