MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Outpouring of support for NBA player Jason Collins who comes out as gay... but not everyone is cheering: ESPN's Chris Broussard says gay people are 'walking in open rebellion to God'

His announcement was meant to start the conversation on gay athletes in pro sports — and the chatter has already begun. read full story »

'Michael Jackson is an emotionally paralyzed mess... now that it's showtime. He's scared to death': Astonishing email revealed in court

An attorney for Michael Jackson’s mother says AEG Live owed it to the pop superstar to properly investigate the doctor held criminally responsible for his death.

Discovery of 9/11 wreckage near 'Ground Zero mosque' like a slap in the face for families who lost loved ones

Boeing confirmed that the that newly discovered plane wreckage was from one of the planes that brought down the Twin Towers. But which of the two planes remained a mystery.

'I had a lucky escape': Ex-girlfriend of Boston Marathon bomber says he abused her and tried to make her 'hate the U.S. like he did'

FBI agents scoured the home Monday where Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s widow is staying and left with evidence bags, including one marked “DNA samples.”

Lupica: Jets no longer a circus with new GM John Idzik at helm

They keep talking about the Jets’ circus now that Tim Tebow is cut, as if the circus is still in town because Rex Ryan still coaches the team. But that became old news the day John Idzik became the Jets’ new general manager.

'Every day I see the bodies falling': Newly discovered 9/11 wreckage brings back raw memories as piece revealed to be part of the wing

Boeing confirmed Monday that the that plane wreckage found near the “Ground Zero Mosque” was from one of the planes that brought down the Twin Towers.

'Iron Man 3's' Downey Jr. surprises NYC kids

Couple sues for 'retarded' images of son stricken with Down syndrome

A Tennessee couple says they were sickened to find a picture of their son with Down syndrome used in a ridiculing way online — and now they’re suing for emotional distress and other damages.

Hamill: Decision not to close Long Island College Hospital a victory for Brooklyn

A coalition of doctors and hospital workers has succeeded in pushing SUNY Downstate to abandon its foolish plan to shut the facility.

How the Boston bombers' mom transformed from a beautician with rock star hair to a devout Muslim spouting 9/11 conspiracy theories

The angry and grieving mother of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects insists that her sons are innocent and that she’s no terrorist.

Teen girl forced by adoptive mother to impregnate herself with donor sperm purchased online

A teen girl underwent a living hell when her adoptive mother forced her to become pregnant through artificial insemination in order to provide the mother with a fourth child, British court documents reveal.

Raissman: Knicks-Celtics feud is Heaven-sent

Those in favor of extended dramas can only pray this Knicks-Celtics series continues past Wednesday night. Once so close to Sweep City, there finally is some intrigue. The matchup is revealing stuff we did not know.

EXCLUSIVE: Intoxicated man tossed out of Harlem church after improper behavior ends up in intensive care.

A drunken man filled with the unholy spirit slammed his head on the ground after he was booted from a Harlem church, leaving him near death in an intensive care unit, police said.

McConnell responds to Obama jab by drinking with an empty chair

Sen. Mitch McConnell wants the world to know he’s a fun guy to invite out for a beer. President Obama brought the house down at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this weekend with a joke suggesting the Senate Minority Leader wouldn’t be a fun drinking buddy.

Biden’s friendly offer to Sen. Graham: ‘I will rip your skin off for you’

Vice President Joe Biden has reached across the aisle to offer some unorthodox campaign help to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham: “I will rip your skin off for you.”

Woman forces adoptive daughter to impregnate herself with donor sperm

Obama meets touchdown-scoring young cancer patient

For seven-year-old Jack Hoffman, meeting President Obama in the Oval Office may have been just the second biggest day of his month.

Woman found guilty of cutting off ex-husband’s penis, throwing it in garbage disposal

A woman was convicted Monday of drugging her estranged husband, cutting off his penis and tossing it in the garbage disposal. Jurors found Catherine Kieu guilty of torture and aggravated mayhem for the July 11, 2011, attack. Sentencing was scheduled for June 28.

Residents of West Village co-op sue the city to halt construction of bike share station

Residents of a West Village co-op have sued the city to halt construction of a bike share station because, they say, it will lead to cyclists riding on the sidewalk in front of their 100-year-old building.

Don't forget your lunch... AND your dinner! NYC school day to go as late as 6 pm

Thousands of middle school kids will be toiling in classrooms as late as 6 p.m. as of this fall as part of the city’s effort to extend the school day.

Mother of nine accused of smothering newborn to death because she 'had too many kids'

Nina Koistinen, 36, is accused of covering 6-day-old daughter Maya's nose and mouth with her hand April 8 until she passed out in bed at their Phoenix home.

Zimbabwe soldier's shock claim: I was kidnapped by gang of four women, raped, then stoned

A soldier was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by a gang of women for four days before being dumped on a remote mountain range and stoned, police said.

Syrian Prime Minister narrowly survives assassination attempt

Syria’s prime minister escaped an assassination attempt Monday when a bomb exploded near his convoy in Damascus, state media reported, in the latest attack to target a top government official.

EXCLUSIVE: Growing trend raising alarms for ethics watchdogs

At least two dozen political consulting firms are also registered lobbyists with the state, according to an analysis done for the Daily News by the New York Public Interest Research Group.

Forget Elvis! Wayne Newton impersonator now eyed by authorities for mailing ricin letter with tainted poison President Obama

Authorities now believe that it wasn’t an Elvis impersonator who mailed a letter tainted with the poison ricin to President Obama — it was a Wayne Newton impersonator.

It's official: Tim Tebow cut loose by Jets after wasted season

The Jets officially waived the lightning-rod quarterback on Monday after months of speculation about his future on a team that marginalized him.

Ebay pulls Nike 'Boston Massacre' T-shirt that received bids of more than $150,000

The t-shirt refers to the rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox baseball teams and has images of red blood spattered on the word Boston.

Bill rushed through Congress to end airport delays stalled ... by a typo!

The mistake – reportedly a missing “S” – must be corrected before the bill goes to President Obama for his signature.

EXCLUSIVE: NBC, Gov. Andrew Cuomo talked tax credits before ‘Tonight Show’s' NYC move

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

'Who throws a baby away like that?' Teen mom arrested for dumping stillborn baby down garbage chute

A teen mother in the Bronx has been arrested after tossing her stillborn baby down a garbage chute, police said Sunday.

N.J. Gov. Christie: Obama ’kept every promise’ on Sandy aid

“The president has kept every promise he’s made,” said Christie, widely considered a potential candidate for the republican presidential nomination in 2016. “I think he’s done a good job. He kept his word.”

Doutzen Kroes flaunts ABSolutely killer beach bod

EXCLUSIVE: Hot-headed NYPD sergeant allegedly chokes fellow officer in midtown stationhouse

An NYPD sergeant who cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars for roughing up an ex-Playboy Playmate is facing a new lawsuit for violently choking a fellow officer in a midtown station house, the Daily News has learned.

Woman guilty of cutting off husband's penis - tossing it in garbage disposal

'Misha, the red-bearded radical Muslim' accused of brainwashing Boston terrorist breaks his silence

He insists he wielded no great influence over Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who along with his younger brother, Dzhokhar, are suspected of plotting the deadly April 15 Boston Marathon bombing.

Black voters turned out at higher rates than white in 2012 election

The “Obama effect” revved up the black vote in November, securing the nation’s first African-American President a second term, according to an analysis by the Associated Press.

Kate looks peachy on 2nd wedding anniversary

Mom vanishes from gas station 15 minutes before shift ends

Jessica Heeringa, 25, vanished without a trace from the North Shores store just 15 minutes before ending her shift at 11 p.m. Friday.

'We’ll have to put locks on the fridge and cupboards': Rare disorder means 5-year-old girl can't stop eating - she's always hungry!

When it comes to eating, 5-year-old Ava Carvey has no limit. She suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome that causes her to be constantly hungry — no matter how much food she’s consumed.

Catholic high school student shoots himself in class in suicide attempt

One person was injured in a high school shooting in Cincinnati, prompting a brief lockdown Monday morning, police said.

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

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.

Hey now! Manhattan Mom files $325K lawsuit claiming prize pony had hidden health issues

A Manhattan mom claims she was talked into buying what she thought would become a prize pony for $175,000, but instead has had to put him out to pasture — and she’s suing for damages.

It's showtime! NY leads the pack in states to shoot TV pilots

ALBANY — The state is on pace to beat its record for television pilots shot in New York during a filming season, Gov. Cuomo said Monday.

U.S. citizen may face death 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: Couple whose dog was gunned down by NYPD officer at park to sue the city and the cop

The grieving owner of a 2-year-old pit bull mortally wounded by a cop’s bullet on Staten Island this month is suing the city as well as the cop who opened fire on the beloved pet.

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.

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.

Georgia teens ignore tradition of segregated proms and hold integrated dance

For the first time in their school's history, black and white students at a Georgia high school attended prom together over the weekend. However, a whites-only prom still took place two weeks ago.

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

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

Five saved, two missing after hot-air balloon falls into Pacific

A hot-air tourist balloon carrying seven people in Peru has fallen into the Pacific Ocean, and authorities say they have rescued five women while the craft's pilot and another man remain missing.

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.

REVEALED: Surveyor who found 9/11 'murder weapon' describes moment he made chilling discovery of plane piece in pile of trash and dead rats near 'Ground Zero mosque' site — EXCLUSIVE

He was merely surveying a building when he stumbled upon a chilling crime scene.

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.

'Teen Mom' star scores nearly $1M for sex tape with porn star

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.

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."

Weird trick to improve memory: Clench your hands into fists, study says

A new study suggests that to boost your memory, simply clench your hands into fists. To help form memories, clench your right hand, and to recall the memory, clench your left hand, they said.

'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.

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NHL Playoff Preview: Paint it Black? 'Hawks are Cup fav

Every NHL team wants to be last season’s Los Angeles Kings, but the question is whether any of them can be this year’s Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks – the two prohibitive favorites to win the Stanley Cup as the NHL postseason opens on Tuesday night.

O'Keeffe: It will pay to be gay in brave new sports world

Jason Collins is the first active athlete in a major American sport to announce that he is gay, but ESPN radio's Jared Max says he won't be the last. Collins has been rightly applauded as a civil rights pioneer who will embolden other closeted athletes to stop hiding their sexuality and start living honest lives.

Rockets blast off to OKC, avoid sweep with Game 4 win

The Houston Rockets finally found a way to close out a game in their playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. And it allowed them to escape playoff elimination with a 105-103 win over the Thunder on Monday night.

Bosch pumps up Braun’s defense

Ryan Braun has another supporter in his quest to prove he did not buy performance-enhancing drugs from the scandal-ridden Biogenesis clinic —owner Anthony Bosch himself.

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'A--CLOWNS': Sour Sarah Palin blasts Correspondents' Dinner attendees for having fun at '#nerdprom'

Sarah Palin, never one to shy away from the use of unconventional words, has embraced a new one — “a--clowns.”

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.

Kendall Jenner, still just 17, snaps some very adult photos

Man shaves body hair to avoid court-ordered follicle test

What a hair-brained scheme. A Long Island man’s plot to beat a court-ordered hair-follicle test nearly landed him 90 days in the slammer.

'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.

Queens school gives aspiring dancers with mental and physical disabilities opportunity to become beautiful ballerinas

Like many little girls, Veronica Siaba dreams of being a prima ballerina, but cerebral palsy means the 14-year-old can't stand on her own.

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.

Explosion in Prague injures at least 40 people and forces evacuations

An explosion in central Prague on Monday, probably caused by gas, injured as many as 40 people, officials said, and neighboring buildings - including the National Theatre - had to be evacuated.

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.

Florida town becomes ‘Amish Paradise' in winter

Amish and Mennonite alike make the trek south from communities in Ohio, Illinois and Indiana that experience a work slowdown in the winter months.

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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Obama makes inroads to diversify cabinet: President to pick Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx for transportation secretary

The president faced criticism early in his second term for a lack of diversity among his nominees. If confirmed by the Senate, Foxx would replace outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood.

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.

Healthy, vegan eats, served with a side of four-letter words: Thug Kitchen drops some F-bombs on the culinary world

What does a thug know about eating his veggies? Plenty.

VIDEO: Touching moment Kermie the dog, battling cancer, reunites with military owner

Cancer-stricken and dying, a dog named Kermie lived long enough to greet her beloved master — a Colorado sailor stationed overseas — for one last reunion.

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.

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.

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Confidentia@l: Hotelier Vikram Chatwal's free dinner is a raging hit

Hotelier Vikram Chatwal — who got in a brawl Saturday night at Cherry in his Dream Downtown property — wasn’t tossed out of the restaurant, as some reports claim, but instead stayed at his eatery and comped the meal for the table of about 10 men he had brawled with earlier.

Amanda Knox 'proud' of one night stands: Steamy memoir loaded with torrid tales of sex and drug use while studying abroad

In her steamy new memoir, Amanda Knox details her sex life and drug use while living in Italy.

Pink stuns on 'Galmour' cover

Known for her high-flying musical performances, Pink keeps her feet on the ground for the cover of Glamour magazine.

Country star Jason Aldean files for divorce

It's official: Jason Aldean and his wife Jessica Ussery have split.

Rihanna gets raunchy on 'Diamonds' tour

Rihanna began her show at the Prudential Center Sunday on her knees.

71-year-old Martha Stewart agrees to join Match.com

Look out, bachelors: Martha Stewart is on the prowl. Stewart, the domestic guru, has agreed to actually give the matchmaking website a shot.

Miley: Wearing engagement ring 'seems right' ... so, where is it?

Miley Cyrus doesn't publicly comment on the status of Liam Hemsworth relationship anymore.

PHOTOS: Exclusive photos of a young Chris Brown growing up

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

PHOTOS: Happy Anniversary Prince William and Kate

The future King of England and the Duchess of Cambridge celebrate two years of marriage.

Pass the Scooby snacks: One Direction unveils ‘Scooby Doo’ van

One Direction has a new ride, and it's ripped straight out of a Hanna-Barbera panel.

New 'Fast & Furious 6' trailer shows action packed joyride

“Fast & Furious 6” is on full speed and sure to bring viewers on a thrill ride. The sixth installment of the franchise, directed by Justin Lin, offers high velocity and the twists and turns that have kept fans on the edge of their seats with the first five.

What worries? Matt Lauer hits high seas on his $1.4M luxury yacht

The “Today” show’s sinking ratings didn’t stop co-host Matt Lauer from taking a long float down Sag Harbor Bay in his shiny new boat.

Queen of England on the hunt for chef to cook French food

Do you know your coq au vin from your crepes?

Victoria Beckham: I get naked to design clothes

Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has an interesting way to get the creative juices flowing.

PICTURED: Michael Jordan takes first dance with his model wife

Hoops legend Michael Jordan wed his model girlfriend Yvette Prieto in Florida on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Bush takes 2-week-old baby Mila out for a sunny stroll in New York

George W. Bush' first grandchild gets her first trip to New York.

Scientists claim they are on the brink of 'promising' HIV 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.

PHOTOS: The ups — and mostly downs — of the Tim Tebow era in New York

The Jets pulled the plug on their Tebow experiment after one year.

Arms race: Plastic surgery for flabby limbs skyrocket over decade

Upper-arm lifts, known as brachioplasty, involve trimming loose skin from a saggy underarm area — those dreaded "batwings" — and may also incorporate liposuction to remove excess fat.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard get satisfaction at Stones concert

"The Rum Diary" costars rekindle their romance at show.

PHOTOS: Julianne Hough sizzles on the beach in a bikini

Hough shows why her body is one to watch as summer approaches.

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.

'Mad Men' Recap: MLK assassination casts shadow over Don Draper & co.

The outside world has increasingly shaped the story of “Mad Men” this season. Sunday night, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King commandeered the whole bus.

'Game of Thrones' Recap: Robb Stark betrayed from within ranks

What better way to open Sunday night’s episode of “Game of Thrones” than a fight to the death between Beric Dondarrion (Richard Dormer) and The Hound (Rory McCann)?

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.

Miss BumBum: Ronaldo cheated on his supermodel girlfriend with me

Andressa Urach says the soccer star is obsessed with her behind.

Jake Gyllenhaal is the sweaty center of attention at trendy NYC spinning class

The hottest ticket in town is an uncomfortable seat.

‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro hospitalized with kidney stones

The meathead won't be fist-pumping for a while.

Fashion-savvy DJ Kiss has looks for all her gigs

“Play a song, dance. Play a song, dance,” DJ Kiss says of what she does for a living.

JAW-DROPPING! See the stars who aren't afraid to go commando on the red carpet

Check out other stars who aren't afraid to bare all on the red carpet ...

Clint Eastwood: 'It would be great to be 105 and still making films'

Eastwood may be 82 years old, but he dreams of making movies for many more years.

PATTYCAKE'S LASTING LEGACY: Meet the late Bronx Zoo gorilla's offspring

The 40-year-old primate gave birth to 10 children over the years.

Roadside mani-pedis big in Nigeria

In Nigeria's sprawling economic capital, the curb above a open sewer works just fine as a salon.

PHOTOS: White House Correspondents' Dinner's glitzy stars

Celebrities turned out for the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Zach Braff surpasses his $2 million Kickstarter campaign goal

The actor raised nearly $2.1M for "Wish I Was Here."

'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

All eyes were on the Big Apple as the New York World's Fair officially opened its doors in 1964. Relive all the magic 50 years later ...

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

In Q&A at Paley Center, 'Mad Men' reveal their dirty little secrets for the small screen...

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?

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of April 22

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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.

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Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

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Hawks soar past Pacers on strength of Smith, tie series

Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime, then withstood an Indiana comeback over the final two quarters to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night. After struggling much of the second half, Smith made every big play down the stretch.

U.S. Open to be played at Venerable Merion Golf Club

It may be your father's U.S. Open golf course but it's going to be anybody's U.S. Open. Venerable Merion Golf Club is hosting the nation's championship for the first time in 32 years.

Myers: Jets finally admit Tebow trade a mistake

It was not what Tebow said or did during his short stay, just his very presence that created a huge distraction for a team well-known for its self-inflicted wounds.

Committee says Kings shouldn't move to Seattle

The NBA’s relocation committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that owners reject the application for the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Seattle.

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

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.

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.

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