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EXCLUSIVE: Surveyor stumbles upon 9/11 'murder weapon' — a twisted, 5-foot-long piece of landing gear from one of the Boeing 767s that crashed into World Trade Center

He was merely surveying a building when he stumbled upon a chilling crime scene. read full story »

'EVERYONE'S FORGOTTEN': Six months later, Breezy Point still recoiling from devastation of Superstorm Sandy

Limbo by the sea. Six months after Hurricane Sandy rampaged through the tranquil seaside community of Breezy Point, 2,400 of the 2,800 homes remain unoccupied.

Lupica: Trace of 9/11 found quickly brings back all the pain and anguish

Now they find a piece of landing gear from one of the planes that hit our buildings nearly 12 years ago, like one more — or one last — piece of the wreckage of that day. It is also a reminder of something else, in the shadow of what happened at the Boston Marathon two weeks ago today.

Boston bomb suspect in small cell with steel door as he recovers

The Boston Marathon bombing suspect is being held in a small cell with a steel door at a federal medical detention center about 40 miles outside the city, a federal official said Saturday.

Manhunt under way for home intruder who stabbed 8-year-old Calif. girl to death

Authorities were on the hunt Sunday for a crazed killer who broke into a rural northern California home and fatally stabbed a 8-year-old girl.

Man stabs 4 at Albuquerque church as he yelled, 'FAKE PREACHER!'

Police say a knife-wielding lunatic ran into an Albuquerque, N.M. Catholic church Sunday, jumping pews before stabbing four choir members.

Rihanna gets raunchy on 'Diamonds' tour

Zach Braff surpasses his $2 million Kickstarter campaign goal for new movie ‘Wish I Was Here’

n just three days of campaigning Zach Braff reached his $2 million Kickstarter goal to fund “Wish I Was Here,” the follow-up to his 2004 directorial debut “Garden State” that co-starred Natalie Portman. As of Sunday the actor surpassed his goal and raised $2,135,039 from over 30,000 loyal supporters.

Anthony Foxx to be Obama's pick for transportation secretary

President Barack Obama on Monday will nominate Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx as his new transportation secretary, a White House official said Sunday. If confirmed by the Senate, Foxx would replace outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood.

Fugitive owner of Bangladeshi building collapse caught trying to flee to India

The fugitive owner of an illegally constructed building that collapsed and killed at least 377 people was captured Sunday by a commando force as he tried to flee into India.

HIV CURE NEAR? Danish scientists claim they are on the brink of 'promising' breakthrough

Danish scientists claim they’re on the brink of a “promising” breakthrough to cure HIV. The announcement comes just days after the U.S. government said it is halting a large study on creating an AIDS vaccine because experimental shots failed to prevent HIV infection.

Donohue: Family of fallen MTA signalman still awaiting court decision — SIX YEARS LATER!

Long after subway signalman Louis Moore is buried, one thing will likely be true: The tragedy will continue to be played out in a slow-motion chess game involving lawyers, bureaucrats and, sadly, family members.

21 and older to smoke and drink? Bill proposed in N.Y. state Senate would raise cigarette-buying age from 18

New York would become the first state to hike the age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 under proposed new legislation announced Sunday.

George Zimmerman attorney says social media caused unnecessary 'firestorm' after Trayvon Martin shooting

Social media have set a precedent in the way the country will engage with high profile cases, the attorneys in the Trayvon Martin shooting case said Saturday at an Associated Press event in Orlando.

Police confirm landing gear found behind 'Ground Zero Mosque' is from Boeing 767

Curious passersby flocked to the controversial building, a day after cops revealed landing gear from a hijacked 9/11 plane was found at the site. Both planes that hit the twin towers were Boeing 767s.

Lovett: NBC, Cuomo talked tax credits before ‘Tonight Show’s' NYC move

ALBANY — Despite continued denials from the Cuomo administration and NBC, the fix appears to have been in for the “Jimmy Fallon tax credit.”

Top political figures convinced Boston Marathon bombers received training and inspiration abroad

The Boston bombers may have received training and inspiration from abroad, key lawmakers said Sunday.

Sen. Lindsey Graham criticizes FBI for failing to better monitor Boston Marathon bombing suspect

A prominent Republican Senator accused the nation’s main intelligence-gathering agencies on Sunday of failing to adequately keep tabs on the suspected Boston Marathon bombers.

U.S. citizen may face death penalty after North Korea charges him for 'trying to overthrow the government'

North Korea says it will soon deliver a verdict in the case of a detained American it accuses of trying to overthrow the government, further complicating already fraught relations between Pyongyang and Washington.

EXCLUSIVE: NYPD loses even more evidence in high-profile stolen motorcycles case

Sloppy cop work has undermined a high-profile stolen motorcycle case for the second time in less than a year, the Daily News has learned.

'If he dies, he dies': Hurricane Sandy cleanup workers put at risk in deadly conditions that violated safety rules

In the harrowing weeks after Hurricane Sandy, thousands of workers descended upon the destruction zone to safely clean up, tear down and rebuild homes wrecked by the storm.

'Ironman 3' sneak peek for Queens teens who aided Sandy vics

Corey Fitchett, 18, is one of several dozen teens with the Police Athletic League being honored by Disney and the Daily News with a special screening of “Iron Man 3” on Monday, four days before the film’s official U.S. release.

Michael Jackson's former maid trashes the King of Pop labeling him a 'depraved junkie'

Michael Jackson's former maid says workers twice found him near death from drug overdoses, according to a new report. “Michael was not a pop hero, but a messed-up, depraved junkie, who was manipulative, twisted and demonic,” Adrian McManus told British paper the Daily Mirror.

Lupica: Jets GM made right move with Geno Smith draft pick

This wasn’t the Jets moving up to take Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the whole draft. This was Idzik getting two defensive guys he wanted, and then taking his shot at the most exciting quarterback in college football after Johnny Football last season.

FBI makes arrest in case of ricin-laced letters sent to Obama just days after Elvis impersonator is released

A Mississippi man whose home and business were searched as part of an investigation into poisoned letters sent to the president and others has been arrested in the case, according to the FBI.

He shoots, he scores! Michael Jordan weds model girlfriend

Robert Griffin III does jumping jacks, says he’ll ‘be ready to go’ for Redskins

Robert Griffin III did a few jumping jacks, jogged in place and bounced up and down on the stage. The fans cheered. And chanted his name. And cheered some more.

EXCLUSIVE: Couple whose dog was shot and killed by NYPD officer to sue the city

A cop killed their Baby Girl — and now they want her to pay.

Julianne Hough sizzles on the beach in a bikini

EXCLUSIVE: UFC spent $1.6 million in New York lobbying

ALBANY — The Ultimate Fighting Championship league has been no-holds-barred when it comes to trying to legalize mixed martial arts in New York.

We had no clue! Friends of suspect in Boston bombings released after jail stint: attorney

Two college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev who were jailed by immigration authorities the day after his capture had nothing to do with the deadly attack, a lawyer for one of them said Friday.

FUNNY MONEY! Milton Berle’s huge file of jokes goes on block

The late Milton Berle’s legendary joke file, chock-full of vintage one-liners and wisecracks delivered across the decades, hits the auction block May 5

WATCH: Puppy bandit caught on camera swiping adorable fuzzy Maltese from pet store

Security footage shows the woman, dressed in black, stuffing the white ball of fur into a black bag before coolly walking out of the Just Puppies pet store in Rockville, Md.

UC Irvine frat apologizes for blackface video

They should have just stuck with suits and ties. The Lambda Theta Delta fraternity at the University of California - Irvine has apologized for a controversial video featuring four brothers, including one in blackface, lip-syncing to the Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z song "Suit and Tie."

No more swaying gays! NY senator wants to ban therapy that attempts to make gay kids straight

ALBANY - The state Senate’s only openly gay lawmaker wants to outlaw a controversial therapy that attempts to make gay youth straight.

Boston Police commissioner ‘fine with’ calls to execute Tsarnaev

Boston police commissioner Ed Davis embodied the city's no-nonsense attitude when asked how he feels about people calling for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, to be executed.

Geno Smith: A Renaissance man, not just a NFL Draft pick

There was an ocean of emotion all around him: tears, delight, hugs, relief. Smack in the middle, unruffled as ever, was newly drafted Jets quarterback Geno Smith.

Thought gun-control battle was over? No way! Democrats reloading for another round this summer

In a closed-door meeting, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will revisit a plan for new gun controls in 'three or four months,' complete with a public relations blitz taking on gun lobby.

State Senate bill would raise cigarette-buying age from 18 to 21

New York would become the first state to hike the age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 under proposed new legislation announced Sunday.

Baby born under the rubble of Bangladesh’s collapsed factory building: reports

Out of chaos, hope was reborn. Five people have been arrested in connection with the collapse of a shoddily-constructed factory building in Bangladesh. At least 348 people are dead and the voices of survivors who are still trapped underneath are getting weaker.

Imagine that: Notre Dame's Manti Te'o selected No. 38 overall by Chargers in NFL draft

The Notre Dame All-America linebacker was chosen sixth in the second round by the Chargers, drawing a loud roar from the fans at Radio City Music Hall. Te’o, who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game, was projected as a first-rounder last year.

Fashion-savvy DJ Kiss has looks for all her gigs

Raissman: Harvey already giving SNY a ratings boost

While there is debate over where Matt Harvey currently ranks among the elite pitchers in the National League, there is no doubt he rates as a legitimate television attraction. Through five starts, games pitched by Harvey are beating the Mets’ average rating to date on SportsNet New York.

Boston bombing suspects' mom has been on FBI watch list since 2011

Mom to the accused Boston Marathon bombing suspects landed in a federal terrorism database in 2011 — and possibly fostered her boys’ anti-U.S. sentiment, officials acknowledged Friday.

'WOW! THAT IS AWESOME': Texas murderer jokes with warden as he gets lethal execution drug cocktail

Richard Cobb, 29, didn't deny using a 20-gauge shotgun to kill Kenneth Vandever in an East Texas field where two women also were shot and one was raped. He was convicted of capital murder.

Cooked his goose? Legendary boxer Mike Tyson claims ex-girlfriend cooked and ate my pet pigeon

Talk about cuckoo. Pigeon racer and former boxing champ Mike Tyson revealed on Thursday that a former flame cooked and ate one of his birds.

'Planned Parenthood is not going anywhere:' Obama warns abortion rights group

President Obama warned Planned Parenthood advocates on Friday about efforts to “turn back the clock” by limiting abortion rights, while strongly defending the group against threats to its funding.

PUNISHED for having moves like Jagger: Indonesian teens face blasphemy charges for dance moves

Five Indonesian teens have been accused of blasphemy and may be forced into juvenile detention after they filmed themselves dancing to a Maroon 5 song during a prayer session. The twelfth graders appeared in a five-minute cell phone video where they alternated between performing Sholat, or prayer, and dancing like teenagers to Maroon 5’s single “One More Night.”

Sports

Red-hot Curry goes off, stakes Warriors to 3-1 lead

Stephen Curry shook off a sore left ankle to score 22 of his 31 points in the third quarter, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Sunday night for a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Madden: Blue Jays just can't find their stripes

This was in the quiet of the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium Sunday morning, shortly after Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos had conducted an impromptu press conference.

Terry strikes back, hero for Celtics in Game 4

Jason Terry had to be restrained from taking a run at J.R. Smith one game earlier, but he had a different kind of fight in mind on Sunday.

Minor league team to wear Chewbacca uniforms

Next weekend in Toledo, the jocks will also be the geeks. In honor of Star Wars Weekend, Toledo Mud Hens players will wear Chewbacca-themed jerseys on May 4 and May 5 when the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate hosts the Charlotte Knights.

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Man with Tourette syndrome not allowed on flight after saying ‘bomb’

Michael Doyle, 19, was set to travel with his friend Chaz Petteway from Reagan National Airport in Washington to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday, but the pair hit a speed bump when Jet Blue prevented Doyle from boarding his flight.

'It was Jacko's fault he overdosed': King of Pop's jailed doctor insists singer recklessly used painkillers

“I am sorry that I lost Michael as a friend and a patient,” Dr. Conrad Murray told the “Today” show in a phone interview from his California cell.

San Francisco man poses as son of Congo's president

A San Francisco man was in federal custody Friday on charges that he defrauded a Northern California real estate agent and his girlfriend out of $1.6 million by pretending to be the son of Congo's president.

Cult leader straps 3-day-old baby to a board and tosses infant into fire claiming child was the Antichrist

Cops say sect leader Ramon Gustavo Castillo Gaete, who is still at large, is responsible for the grisly murder, which occurred in Colliguay, Chile.

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'SHE CAN BE AT PEACE': Remains found in West Texas identified as 13-year-old cheerleader

Remains have been identified as Hailey Dunn, the 13-year-old cheerleader whose disappearance in December 2010 sparked massive search.

Field hockey player dies after unknowingly suffering a bite by a venomous snake, then going for a run

A field hockey player has died after he was bitten by a venomous king brown snake in Australia’s tropical Northern Territory and then went for a run. Fairfax Newspapers reported Friday that 26-year-old Karl Berry was cleaning up at Marrara Hockey Centre in Darwin on Tuesday when he picked up a snake.

SICK PUPPY: Cruel Harlem creep charged for neglecting little furry pet Daisy, leading to paw amputation

A Harlem man was arrested after his dog was found so neglected that its matted fur caused vets to amputate a paw, officials said Saturday.

Alligators handed over at illegal reptile amnesty day

The Suffolk County SPCA held New York State's first Illegal Reptile and Amphibian Amnesty Day on Saturday, and they took in numerous cold-blooded pets, including three alligators.

Hitler's food taster goes public 68 YEARS after end of WWII: She feared every meal would be her last

They were feasts of sublime asparagus — laced with fear. And for more than half a century, Margot Woelk kept her secret hidden from the world, even from her husband. Then, a few months after her 95th birthday, she revealed the truth about her wartime role: Adolf Hitler's food taster.

Making history at Churchill Downs: Black jockey hopes to be first to win Kentucky Derby since 1902

If you ask the 29-year-old jockey Kevin Krigger who is going to win the Kentucky Derby, he’ll gladly tell you it will be Goldencents, the horse he’ll be riding on the first Saturday in May.

State fires employee who showed husband Adam Lanza’s body

A Connecticut medical examiner's office employee accused of letting her husband see the body of the Newtown school shooter has been fired.

Congress brings relief to airport delays and passes bill ending air traffic controller furloughs

The Federal Aviation Administration has furloughed the controllers as part of the government-wide, $85 billion spending cuts called the sequester.

Not-so-sweet treats! Dad laced kids' cookies with meth to sabotage ex-wife in custody battle: police

Chad Holm, 37, of Des Moines, Wash.,was accused of lacing the baked goods with the drug and then feeding them to his 5- and 7-year-old sons — ensuring they would test positive in a narcotics test.

2 Santeria priestesses busted at Florida airport with human skull fragments hidden in their luggage

The duo said they didn't know about the ghastly contents of two pots they'd bought at a religious shop in Cuba earlier in the week. The pair was not charged

Controversial church sues toymaker because doll isn’t 'dark enough'

A controversial Harlem church ordered action figures cast in the image of their leader — and sued when the dolls they got didn’t look like him and weren’t black enough.

'I've relived that moment many, many times:' Todd Akin says he regrets ‘legitimate rape’ remark as he ponders political comeback

Former Rep. Todd Akin, best known for the “legitimate rape” remark that brought down his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign, says he hasn’t given up on a comeback.

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Two police officers shot as Italy's new government is sworn in

Two Italian police officers were shot and wounded on Sunday outside the prime minister's office in Rome at the same time as Prime Minister Enrico Letta's new government was being sworn in just a kilometer (mile) away.

No bail for ex-Romney intern in nude-blackmail scheme

A creepy former intern for top Republican candidates, charged with blackmailing women over nude pictures he stole online, is too dangerous to release on bail, a Long Island judge ruled.

The clock is ticking! As the Tribeca Film Festival gets ready to lower its curtains, check out our list of last-minute must-sees

The 12th annual Tribeca Film Festival wraps up tonight, after a full day’s program of award winners and audience favorites. That gives you one last chance to catch the top titles from this year’s TFF.

Authorities grapple with rise in rolling meth labs

Walter White wannabes are taking meth manufacturing on the road — and they’re using a method that’s exploding at an alarming rate. The highly addictive drug is being easily cooked thanks to a so-called “one-pot” technique, which allows users to whip up the stimulant in a single serving.

Colonial four-bedroom home where Alfred Hitchcock wrote 'The Birds' hits the market: It could be yours for just for $1.4 million

Horrific things were born in this house. But it’s not what you might think.

Virginia high school teacher arrested after allegedly sending nude pics, sexting 17-year-old student

A 27-year-old high school teacher in Virginia was busted for sexting a student after his parents found nude pics of her on his cellphone, police said.

Editors' Picks

Confidenti@l: Kathie Lee Gifford gushes while NBC hushes

Kathie Lee Gifford is on such a tear trying to protect her “Today Show” co-worker Matt Lauer that her gushing over her pal is now being censored by the network.

Yo Adrian... We're going to Broadway! Sylvester Stallone to produce 'Rocky' on Great White Way

He may be known as as brawler with hands of stone, but Rocky Balboa is poised to dance and sing on the Great White Way.

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'Iron Man 3' is global box office juggernaut

“Iron Man 3” opened up with a bang over the weekend with an overseas debut that raked in $195.3 million.

Elton John 'apologized profusely' to Madonna for causing feud

Can you feel the love between Elton John and Madonna? Sir John told Extra their decade-long feud is no longer. “We were in a restaurant in France in the summertime,” he explained. “She came in, and I sent over a note. She was very gracious. I apologized profusely because what I said should never have appeared in public.”

Ashton Kutcher shoves guard over gal pal at festival

A security guard got between Kutcher and a woman — and that’s apparently when the trouble began.

Sonja Morgan of ‘Real Housewives’ has 23-year-old boy toy

Sonja Morgan from the “Real Housewives of New York” is the ultimate cougar.

Michelle Rodriguez shows off beach bod

The 'Fast and Furious' actress, 34, showed off her toned figure relaxing on Miami's South Beach.

Shakira & Usher get along famously on 'The Voice'

They spin around in revolving chairs, but it’s their chemistry that has heads turning.

ESPN: The Magazine turns 15

In the magazine world, it’s the equivalent of notching 300 pitching wins or 3,000 hits.

COMIC-IN-CHIEF: Obama bangs out jokes at W.H. Correspondent's Dinner

President Obama made a sea of journalists squirm in their seats Saturday night.

Chris Brown's dad fears son's RiRi relationship will end in tragedy

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown's father tells the News he would prefer his son stay away from Rihanna.

Is the half being phased out of 'Two and a Half Men'?

"Two and a Half Men" is returning next season without star Angus T. Jones as a regular.

‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith ends drug-abuse rehab

Cory Monteith is looking good after checking out of rehab. The “Glee” star “voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction,” his rep told People in late March. Monteith, 30, and his supportive girlfriend Lea Michele, 29, were spotted at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, according to E! News.

Filmmaker explores grim world of Somali piracy

First-time director Cutter Hodierne is expanding his 17-minute film about Somali pirates into a feature produced by Brooklyn's Vice Media.

PHOTOS: New York World's Fair 1964

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Confidenti@l: 'Mad Men' sex and booze are a snooze

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Outcry over CBS blogger's post on 'pudgy' cheerleader

A CBS blogger is under fire after ridiculing an NBA cheerleader for her weight, asking readers, is this girl “too chunky” to cheer?

In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites: study

America's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential election in which blacks strongly supported Barack Obama while many whites stayed home.

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Soldier who provided flag in iconic Iwo Jima photo dies

Alan Wood, a World War II veteran credited with providing the flag in the famous flag-raising on Iwo Jima, has died. He was 90. Wood died April 18 of natural causes at his Sierra Madre home, his son Steven Wood said Saturday.

Don Cheadle suits up for 'Iron Man 3'

“Iron Man 3” star Don Cheadle felt the weight of the franchise on his shoulders.

'Survivor' star Kimberly Spradlin mistakenly jailed

"Survivor: One World" champion Kimberly Spradlin put her skills to the test when she was mistakenly thrown into jail earlier this month. The reality star and bridal shop owner, 29, was visiting the DMV in San Antonio, Tex. on April 16 to change the name on her license after her recent wedding.

'Hunger Games' actor charged with driving drunk

Actor Jeffrey Wright was busted for drunken driving after he was pulled over on a lower East Side.

Kim K bares baby bump in Greece

Kim Kardashian is bumpin'. The television fixture showed off her swelling belly while out on vacation with the rest of the Kardashian clan on the isle of Mykonos in Greece.

Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' convertible recovered 19 years later

Authorities say the classic Chevrolet convertible featured in the film "Pulp Fiction" has been found nearly two decades after it was stolen.The San Bernardino County Sun reports movie director Quentin Tarantino's 1964 Chevelle Malibu was recovered in the San Francisco Bay area earlier this week.

Are they back on? Shirtless Bieber cuddles with Selena

Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez back on again? Rumors swirl after Instagram photo posted.

Married couple wears matching outfits every day for almost 30 YEARS

For nearly three decades, Donald and Nancy Featherstone have worn the exact same outfit every single day.

Kelly O. flaunts her curves during trip Down Under

Kelly Osbourne's not afraid to show off her hard work. The "Fashion Police" host, 28, flaunted her slim physique while relaxing by the pool on a trip to Australia.

Christina Milian flaunts curves in sexy swimwear

The singer-actress sizzles as she models this year's hottest swimsuit trends. Milian, who is the social media correspondent for NBC's “The Voice” dishes to the mag on what the best part is about the hit show.

Zuckerberg reaped $2.3B gain on stock options

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reaped a gain of nearly $2.3 billion last year when he exercised 60 million stock options just before the online social networking leader’s initial public offering.

Victoria's Secret slams devout Christian model over shocking book

Model-turned-devout-Christian Kylie Bisutti blasted Victoria's Secret for making her feel like a "piece of meat," but the brand says she wasn't even an "Angel" in the first place.

Is Kate a duchess ... or a wizard?

Britain's young royals had a magical day out Friday with a visit to the studio where the "Harry Potter" movies were filmed. Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry toured Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden near London, home to "The Making of Harry Potter" studio tour.

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Gwyneth: I had to shave for THAT dress

Gwyneth Paltrow has sheer regret. The newly crowned "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People is confessing as much to Ellen DeGeneres on the talk queen's Friday show - admitting she wishes she didn't wear that now notorous, see-through gown at the "Iron Man 3" premiere two days earlier.

'YOU DESERVE RAPE' sign draws outrage

Dean Saxton IV — well known for his controversial placards and preachings at the University of Arizona — was caught on camera on Tuesday also trying to shame victims of sexual abuse.

Comedian encourages his young Twitter followers to pull viral prank

When the Comedy Central star asked his Twitter followers to participate in an ‘experiment,’ he ignited a nationwide panic.

He actually did it! Rick Pitino keeps tattoo promise

Rick Pitino is now inked up. The Louisville coach followed through Friday on his promise to players to get a tattoo if the Cardinals won the NCAA championship, adorning his left shoulder blade with the school’s old-English ‘L’ emblem in red.

WATCH Michael Buble bring music to subway riders' ears

This is one way to brighten up a morning commute. New York subway riders were pleasantly surprised Thursday when Michael Buble decided to put on an impromptu acappella show between subway stops.

Jane Lynch hints Broadway on 'Glee’

Jane Lynch, now known as “Glee” sadist Sue Sylvester, makes her Broadway next month in “Annie.”

WATCH: Seth Rogen dances with Backstreet Boys

The comedian was a Backstreet Boy for a night at Hollywood benefit Hilarity for Charity Thursday.

Mike Tyson: Ex ate my pet pigeon

Talk about cuckoo. Pigeon racer and former boxing champ Mike Tyson revealed on Thursday that a former flame cooked and ate one of his birds.

Danica Patrick's divorce finalized

NASCAR stunner Danica Patrick has crossed the finish line in her divorce.

SEE IT: Grateful Dead's Bob Weir collapses on stage

The musician, 65, was finishing the final set of a nine-show run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York when he fell.

Elton John names Gaga godmother of 2nd child

Lady Gaga did such a good job the first time around that Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish have asked her to be the godmother to their second child Elijah, 3 months.

Country music legend George Jones dead at 81

Jones fought alcohol and personal demons to be arguably the greatest singer in modern country music.

Confidenti@l: Joan Rivers 'furious' with Katie Couric

No serious questions! Katie Couric seemed to be having fun when she kicked off “Friday Happy Hour” on her talk show, “Katie,” and celebrated her show’s 100th episode with mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers back on Feb. 22. However, Confidenti@l has learned that particular taping was anything but a happy hour.

EXCLUSIVE: Kathie Lee has 'Today' staff sign newspaper ad backing Matt Lauer

Gifford decided to show Lauer some love.

She's losin' it, literally! Amanda Bynes shaves half her head

Amanda Bynes has a new 'do. The 27-year-old troubled star is trying out an edgier look.

Emma Stone in talks to join ‘Cabaret' revival

Maybe this time Emma Stone will be lucky - on Broadway.

Woman calls Anne Frank diary 'pornographic'

Gail Horalek is outraged that her daughter has been assigned to read the unedited version.

SEE all the excitement from Day 1 of the 2013 NFL Draft

So who did your team get? Who had the craziest suit? Who had the most awkward hug? And who is still left in the green room? The 2013 NFL draft first round, in photos.

Eva Longoria: I stopped eating after divorce

Splitsville equaled "so skinny" for Longoria.

Who's who: 7 female CEOs you need to know

Commentary about high-powered female professionals is often dichotomous.

Did Jason Aldean and wife Jessica Ussery split?

Their rep confirms that the two are 'having problem' post-cheating scandal.

Martha Stewart: I almost joined Match.com

Martha Stewart nearly added internet dating to her many hobbies.

What did Jessica Alba wear to get her pre-baby body back?

Oh, mommy! Alba had an unusual method to getting her fit figure back after giving birth.

PHOTOS: Kate's bump is covered in spots

The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge shows off her busy dress.

PHOTOS: Bey & Jay do lunch with Blue Ivy in Paris

The star couple's adorable baby is among the cutest of all celebrity children.

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Amazing photos capture the bizarre and spectacular from every corner of the Earth.

MTV eyes TV series based on ‘Scream’ film franchise

MTV said it has ordered a one-hour pilot episode based on popular "Scream" film.

'Arrested Development' debuts posters for Netflix season

Time to brush up on your chicken dance.

LOW BLOW! Donald Trump calls Anthony Weiner a 'perv' on Twitter

Donald Trump called potential mayoral contender Anthony Weiner a “perv” in Twitter trash talk Thursday.

PHOTOS: Irina Shayk sizzles in swimsuit ad

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

Cops find drugs, stun gun on Bieber's tour bus

Justin Bieber’s European tour troubles continued as Swedish police announced they had found drugs aboard the singer’s tour bus during a raid Wednesday night.

WATCH: Tilda Swinton honors Roger Ebert with dance party

You can add “party motivator” to Tilda Swinton’s ever-expanding resume.

PHOTOS: 2013 Nat Geo Traveler Photo Contest

Take a look at some of the most breathtaking images currently in submission in the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

Yankee Candle makes 'Boston Strong' candle

Yankee Candle's Boston candle is so hot it was backordered before it even hit the shelves. Proceeds from the "Boston Strong" candle benefit The One Fund, a charity to help victims of last Monday's horrific bomb attacks during the Boston Marathon.

Ryan Lochte sells 'Pool Water' fragrance in ad spoof

First Ryan Lochte conquered the Olympics, and then he nabbed his own reality show.

PHOTOS: Realistic classic car portraits trick the mind

Oil paintings so real, you'd swear they were photographs.

WATCH: Beyoncé debuts new song in H&M ad

Beyoncé is ready for some fun in the sun.

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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.

Sports

Lawrence: Knicks fans should thank NBA for teaching J.R. a lesson

The Knicks should thank the NBA for suspending J.R. Smith from Sunday’s playoff game at the TD Garden. You read right, Knick fans. Jim Dolan should send over a nice big gift basket to David Stern for banning his Sixth Man Award winner from what promises to be the Knicks’ first series-clinching win since 2000.

Minor league team to wear Chewbacca uniforms

Doctor set to spill juice on Bosch

A South Florida physician whose signature was allegedly forged on prescription forms linked to Biogenesis says he will be deposed next month by attorneys representing Major League Baseball in its lawsuit against the anti-aging clinic.

Thunder guard Westbrook out indefinitely, needs surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and be out indefinitely. The three-time All-Star was hurt in Game 2 of the Thunder’s playoff series against Houston.

Celtics honor first-responders from Boston Marathon bombings

The TD Garden was swarming with police Friday night for the playoff game between the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks. Both outside the building and on the floor.

Crosby skates with Penguins, return still uncertain

Sidney Crosby participated in non-contact drills Friday, his first practice with his teammates since breaking his jaw on March 30. Yet Crosby remains vague on when he’ll be cleared to play and his status for next week’s playoff opener remains uncertain.

Grizzlies top Clippers in Game 3, trail series 2-1

Zach Randolph had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies returned to form Thursday night by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82 to pull to 2-1 in the first-round series.

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.

Chiefs select Central Michigan OT Fisher with No. 1 pick

The Chiefs selected Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher first overall in the NFL draft Thursday night, grabbing a potential replacement for Branden Albert and someone to protect the blindside of new quarterback Alex Smith.

Celts expect emotional homecoming

The Red Sox and Bruins already have felt the love and shared the emotional energy with their hometown fans following the unspeakable tragedies last week at the Boston Marathon. After more than two weeks away, the Celtics will play their first game inside TD Garden on Friday since April 10.

Look at me now! Check out these EXCLUSIVE photos of a young Chris Brown before he became a famous singer

Chris Brown's father Clinton Brown shares exclusive photos of his son before he was famous. read full story »

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