MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Bloody massacre drills are latest attempt by schools to prepare for incidents like Sandy Hook and Columbine — horrific assaults on children that have claimed dozens of lives

Armed with guns, masked men broke into a rural Oregon school, taking aim at 15 teachers clustered in the library. Shots and screams rang out in the halls, creating a scene like Newtown all over again — but it was only a drill. read full story »

'I can't touch my money' but I'm still hustling: Ex-Jay-Z pal Damon Dash vows he'll pay back $100G debt owed on flashy mansion

Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash may be facing a mountain of legal troubles, but he’s not letting deep debt throw him off his game, he told the Daily News in an exclusive interview.

Singer Pink tried to save best friend from drug addiction before death by overdose

Pink and her childhood bestie once shared a love of clubbing and getting high that would lead both to overdose — and only one would survive.

Ariel Castro's family in Puerto Rico say the 'demon inside made him lose his mind'

Forty years after leaving his Puerto Rican home, Ariel Castro is the talk of the small town.

Where is she? Rescued Cleveland captive Michelle Knight leaves hospital without telling family

Kidnapping victim Michelle Knight slipped away from the hospital without seeing her family — upsetting and confusing her mother.

Pols scramble to make amends with public after Shirley Huntley goes undercover with wire

The politicians secretly recorded by state Sen. Shirley Huntley at the request of FBI investigators all want to know one thing: What’s on those tapes?

'Star Trek' Week: Set phasers to stunning!

Hamill: 'Indestructible' veteran gets to be a hero all over again

Rename Ted Rosen the “Inspirational Man.” Because here’s a World War II hero, a Purple Heart recipient, who survived three exploding hand grenades 68 years ago and who was finally awarded a check for $645 by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square last week — and who didn’t keep the money.

Raissman: Eyes migrate from YES as Yank stars rehab in Florida

Scribes made a pilgrimage to Tampa last week to check out Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis.

Lupica: LeBron and Heat have sports world talking

It doesn't matter whether you love the Miami Heat or hate them. You watch them. They are the team in professional sports, at least in this country, to talk the most about.

Woman who found cemetery for Boston terrorist doing work ‘God calls us to do’

The Virginia woman who helped secure a final resting place for Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been the target of harsh criticism.

City Brickers: Knicks awful shooting leads to Game 3 loss to Pacers

It all went horribly wrong for the Knicks, in a way that makes you question if they have the mental toughness and offensive firepower to win three more games and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Trenton standoff over, 3 children safe after being held hostage: cops

New Jersey State Police say a standoff with an armed man at a Trenton home has been resolved and three children are safe.

Actor armed with fake gun scares Missouri theatergoers

A Missouri theater management company is apologizing after hiring an actor in full tactical gear to carry fake guns into its movie theater. The publicity stunt quickly disintegrated into a public relations mess.

Magic Johnson advises J.R. Smith of Knicks to curb his partying ways

Slumping shooting guard J.R. Smith did not attend Saturday morning's shootaround due to what the Knicks said was an illness. The NBA's sixth man of the year is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Pacers in Indianapolis.

Did you brush your teeth before bedtime, Mr. Mayor? 4-year-old is running Minnesota town

This pint-sized politician may not speak softly but he sure does carry a big stick. Mayor Robert “Bobbie” Tufts is calling the shots in Dorset, Minn., a small community near Park Rapids. The four-year-old might not have the academic credentials for the job (he hasn’t passed kindergarten).

'Mounting evidence' links Boston Marathon bombers to brutal 2011 triple homicide: report

Officials said preliminary forensic tests link Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his younger brother, Dzhokhar, to the scene of three grisly murders in Waltham, Mass.

Subway clerk found BOUND AND GAGGED in Queens heist

A gun-toting bandit posing as a contractor left a subway booth clerk wrapped in duct tape and rope after a Saturday morning robbery one stop from Citi Field.

Illinois man sexually abused pet peacock, authorities say

A Roselle, Ill., man was charged with animal cruelty after police investigating another crime discovered that he had sexually abused his pet peacock. David Beckmann, 64, was booked at DuPage County jail on Wednesday on separate charges of battery and attempted indecent solicitation of a child, the Daily Herald reported.

Identity thieves busted after posting dinner pic to Instagram

Nathaniel Troy Maye, 44, and Tiwanna Tenise Thomason, 39, accused of stealing thousands of identities, were tracked down by police in South Florida after posting a picture of their steak and macaroni and cheese dinner to Instagram.

I FORGIVE YOU: Mom of abducted Cleveland girl used as sex slave for 10 years would 'hug' monster

Forgiveness is divine but do devils deserve divinity? Certainly Ariel Castro, a man accused of imprisoning Gina DeJesus and two other young women as sex slaves for more than a decade, appears to be a brute beyond redemption — but that is exactly what DeJesus' mother, Nancy Ruiz, would offer him.

Search ends for passengers who fell off cruise ship

Two Australians plunged off a cruise ship into the ocean despite higher-than-required railings to prevent accidental falls, the cruise company said Friday as authorities called off the search for the couple missing for two days.

Paramedic vocal after Texas blast facing charges from authorities

Three days after a massive explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant, Bryce Reed climbed onto a coffee table at a local hotel where displaced families picked over donated sweatshirts and pizza. Wearing a navy blue shirt emblazoned with "West EMS," he gathered the crowd close.

Maryland man struck & killed by train was wearing earbuds, cops say

A 37-year-old man who was killed by a train in Joppa, Md., didn’t hear it barreling down the tracks because he was tuned in to his earbuds rather than his surroundings, police said. Kevin Scott Street, of Aberdeen, Md., was hit by a 20-car freight train around 12:11 p.m. on Thursday.

Newtown task force approves demolition of Sandy Hook Elementary School

Sandy Hook Elementary School should be torn down, a task force of elected officials in Newtown said Friday. The proposal now goes to the local school board, and then voters will weigh in with a townwide referendum.

Two missing Ohio brothers found dead; third teen in custody

Two teenage brothers from Ottawa, Ohio who had been reported missing were found dead after authorities were directed to their bodies by a third teen, who pleaded not guilty to a grand theft auto charge and was jailed, officials said.

White House West Wing evacuated because of smoke

Reporters and photographers were evacuated briefly from the West Wing of the White House early Saturday because of smoke from an overheated transformer in a mechanical room.

Nicki Minaj says MySpace helped launch her career

Thugs charged in SECOND hateful attack against gays this week

Port Authority cops busted two men who pummeled a gay couple outside a midtown PATH station on Friday — just a block away from a similar bias attack days earlier, officials said.

AT LAST: First wave of Hurricane Sandy relief funds can be used by city; businesses can apply soon

The White House has given the city a $1.8 billion green light. The funding is part of a promised $16 billion the Sandy-devastated region is expecting to share.

Authorities link Tsarnaev brothers to 2011 triple homicide: report

Officials said preliminary forensic tests link Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his younger brother, Dzhokhar, to the scene of three grisly murders in Waltham, Mass.

Lupica: Let's make nation's tallest building a place full of life and attitude — not just real estate

On the morning that the steel spire was installed at 1 World Trade Center, when the height of it officially went to 1,776 feet and the building officially became the tallest in the country, on the beautiful New York morning when the hardhats and construction workers were looking to the sky again, you had to think back to when all this really began.

Tim Tebow talks about 'transcending football' in motivational speech at college and avoids all talk of NFL future

The lightning-rod quarterback who was dumped by the Jets and hasn't had an apparent whiff of interest from another NFL team since, made his first public appearance Thursday night.

Monster's furious daughter recalls moment she asked to see her old bedroom and was told 'you don't want to go up there'

To his daughter, Ariel Castro is a dead man. Angie Gregg, who says she never knew her father was keeping three women hostage in his run-down Cleveland home, now calls him "the most evil, vile, demonic criminal" in the world. "He is dead to me," Gregg said of her 52-year-old father.

Muslim community in Virginia town FURIOUS after Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev buried in nabe

The body of the Boston Marathon bomber was buried in Dixie after a frustrating three week search to find a cemetery that would take his accursed remains.

Sex-ed teacher allegedly gave teen student oral sex after he 'complained about his manhood'

Teacher Marlena Mints, 31, allegedly gave oral sex to the 13-year-old in her classroom during recess at Bessie Coleman Middle School in Cedar Hill, Texas.

Antsy Lohan plots 'escape' from rehab after Adderall ban

'They are here against their will because they made a mistake': Castro's shock note blames victims

Castro also wrote of his sexual obsessions and need to find new women for his twisted fantasies. “I don’t know why I kept looking for another,” Castro wrote in the 2004 missive.

WATCH as paratrooper survives being sucked out of plane

The heart-pounding cell phone footage shows the unnamed man kneeling on the open ramp of a C-130 Hercules, looking for the dropzone thousands of feet below.

Family of pregnant Cleveland woman who vanished 18 years ago renews hopes she'll be found

Mother Mary Adkins and sister Tonia Adkins have waited nearly twenty long years for news of their beloved Christina, but have found new hope in the remarkable safe return of three other Cleveland women.

TURKEY HORROR: Over 40 dead as two car bombs explode near Syrian border

Two car bombs exploded in a Turkish town near the border with Syria on Saturday, killing around 40 people and wounding 100 others, officials said.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Deadly shootout between Miami cops and possible marijuana dealers

A suspected marijuana trafficker went up in smoke on his front lawn — in a heated Miami shootout with detectives that was captured in clear, graphic surveillance video.

New Rutgers coach doesn't have a degree

To what degree will another embarrassing headline hurt the Rutgers basketball program? That's the question after Deadspin posted a story on Friday afternoon pointing out that new basketball coach Eddie Jordan doesn't actual hold a degree from the University.

'Drunk' Gwyneth's bikini wax bombshell

Sicko NYC suspect accused of forcing two women and missing 17-year-old girl to prostitute themselves

Taye Ellerby, 35, was arrested Thursday on charges that he kept the three in a home that served as a brothel.

Nevada's skin trade has fallen on tough times as brothels keep shutting down

Nevada’s houses of ill repute have fallen on tough times after the recession, which caused many prostitutes to independently turn tricks for better profits.

'Dying man' quits his job, spends his life savings and considered suicide … then finds out brain cancer diagnosis was WRONG

Mark Templin — in his mid-70s — sold his pickup truck, celebrated a "final" birthday, chose his funeral service and even asked his son-in-law to build him a box for his ashes.

Grisly find: Mummified human head dumped at recycling plant

Shocked staff at California Waste Solutions, in West Oakland, made the horrifying discovery in a load of refuse that was dropped off Wednesday morning.

'Dennis the Menace' Rodman headed back to visit ole North Korean dictator pal to broker American's release

The heavily pierced power forward said he’ll make a full-court press to get Kim Jong-un to release American Kenneth Bae.

Biden thanks firefighters for saving '67 Corvette

Vice President Biden said thank you to a group of firefighters on Thursday for rescuing from a 2004 inferno his “second-best love” – a ’67 Corvette.

Sports

End Zone: Suffern's Weiss living the mile-high life with Rockies

Walt Weiss, manager of the Colorado Rockies, lives atop a plateau overlooking Castlewood Canyon, 40 miles south of his Coors Field office.

Playing with Tiger causes a distraction for Sergio

It took only two holes of their head-to-head matchup for another chapter to be added to the Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods saga Saturday. And, once more, Garcia played the victim.

Gritty Grizzlies, Gasol hold off Thunder to take 2-1 lead

Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off Oklahoma City 87-81 Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal.

Madden: Done Mattingly? L.A. skipper in hot water

It’s looking like Don Mattingly might need to start acquainting himself with Mel Ott. Like Mattingly, Ott, the Hall-of-Fame outfielder and author of 511 home runs, played his entire career in New York and was immensely popular with everyone — so popular that, in 1941, at age 32, the Giants made him a player-manager.

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Education Department cracks down on butter in school cafeterias

The latest target of the city schools’ push to fight childhood obesity is something as simple as butter.

Dennis Rodman to North Korea: 'Free American'

Basketball diplomat Dennis Rodman has come to the aid of an American jailed in North Korea.

NY corruption probe: Names of 7 officials recorded released

They came one after another, a parade of politicians who dropped by state Sen. Shirley Huntley’s tidy two-bedroom home with the red vinyl siding and modest lawn deep in Jamaica, Queens.

SEE IT: Outspoken neighbor turns into overnight hero after rescuing 3 Cleveland women missing for almost a decade

The 911 call that came in about 6 p.m. Monday held the answers to three of Cleveland’s most perplexing missing person’s cases, but the caller was so blunt, the storyline so unreal, the operator almost didn’t take him seriously.

Accused Canada train terrorists discussed using deadly bacteria in a separate attack

The accused Canada train terrorists discussed an alternative scheme — using deadly bacteria to kill 100,000 people rather than bomb a railroad between Toronto and Penn Station, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Female witches killed after drinking poisoned 'holy water' and cops start manhunt for healer who gave them the potion

Jersey Mutero, 83, and Erita Bhebhe, 73, collapsed in agony in Mangisi Village in Zimbabwe after imbibing what turned out to be poison. Local healer Maxwell Pira could be charged with double murder.

IRS officials knew agents were targeting Tea Party: report

A federal watchdog's upcoming report says senior Internal Revenue Service officials knew agents were targeting tea party groups in 2011.

Teenager skips school and ends up shot dead after playing Russian roulette with friends

It's unclear how many people took part in the deadly game — where players insert a single round into a revolver, spin the cylinder and fire at their head in the hope it's not loaded.

Why I fell in love with a man: NYC mayoral candidate's wife — a former lesbian — gives candid interview

The interview, with Essence magazine, comes 34 years after Chirlaine McCray penned a groundbreaking 1979 essay for Essence entitled, “I Am a Lesbian,” about coming out as a gay black woman.

Persian Barbie's birthday bash a FLOP

Mystery of San Diego surfer covered in shark bites

Authorities in San Diego are trying to determine how exactly the corpse of a 42-year-old veteran surfer washed up on the shore, naked and covered in large bite marks early Thursday morning.

D'OH! Kanye slams noggin against sign dodging paparazzi

BACK FROM THE DEAD: Ghost town submerged in water for 25 years comes back to life as a tourist destination

A strange ghost town that spent a quarter century under water is coming up for air again in the Argentine farmlands southwest of Buenos Aires.

EXCLUSIVE: I can't believe they banned butter — NYC schools launch new crackdown in fight against obesity … but have they gone too far this time?

First they went after the candy machines. Then they took aim at the sugary sodas. And most of the bake sales. And the greasy french fries at lunchtime.

Racy fiction is all in the family for this mother-daughter duo

Talking about sex with your mom can be awkward, to say the least, but for Patty Marks and Tina Engler, it's the family business.

Machete-wielding brothers rape woman in her home, use bleach on her to cover tracks

Richard Delgado Cruz, 33, and his younger brother Danny, 29, allegedly broke into their victim's Poinciana, Fla. house.

Two Minneapolis cops shot during routine traffic stop

Minneapolis police say two officers who were shot after a traffic stop are in stable condition. Police gave the news via Twitter Friday shortly after the incident on the city's south side. Spokeswoman Cyndi Barrington told The Associated Press that a suspect was also shot. She said she didn't know his condition or age. Barrington says the officers stopped the vehicle about 3:30 p.m. and the suspect fled and broke into a house. The homeowner alerted police, and a shootout ensued.

Police launch criminal investigation into Waco fertilizer plant explosion

WACO, Texas — Texas law enforcement officials on Friday launched a criminal investigation into the massive fertilizer plant explosion that killed 14 people last month, after weeks of largely treating the blast as an industrial accident.

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Portland man who stripped for TSA fights $1,000 fine

The man who dropped trou last year at Portland International Airport in protest of a security check said he plans to appeal in federal court if the TSA upholds his $1,000 fine.

Video: Chinese tot rescued from 50-foot well

The third time was a charm for a group of firefighter and volunteers who rescued a 3-year-old boy from a 50-foot well in northwest China.

ROYAL RUGRATS! King, Messiah fastest-growing baby names

WASHINGTON — Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys.

A LIFE OF PAIN: Cleveland kidnap victim Michelle Knight was gang-raped and bore a child in junior high school

Michelle Knight went through hell even before she was kidnapped off a Cleveland street and imprisoned as a sex slave for nearly 11 harrowing years.

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Violence casts shadow over Pakistan election

At least 17 are dead from election-related violence Saturday, but millions still turned out to vote in a landmark test of the troubled country's democracy.

Walcott: Butter ban OK in city schools and helpful in fight against childhood obesity

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott isn’t worried about buttering up critics of the city’s latest cafeteria ban.

Editors' Picks

Chris Pine still spaced out over Capt. Kirk role

Beam him up, Scotty! He‘s not sure he‘s ready for all this attention.

Hate to bromance: Richard Lewis loves Larry David

The bitter comedian and even more bitter “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator used to fistfight as boys.

Kate Upton goes retro, dishes on curves in Vogue

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal.

Jennifer Aniston's seeing things clearly on Broadway

The 44-year-old actress dons flashy gold glasses for a night out on Broadway.

When Harry met Missy: Prince sings happy birthday to Olympian

The British prince joined in a rousing chorus of 'Happy Birthday' for her 18th.

Selena Gomez tweets photo: 'Me and my Hooters'

Selena Gomez is all about the Hooters restaurant chains. The brunette beauty stopped by the famous eatery in Boston Friday and posed for a pic with a bevy of breastful waitresses.

Michael Jackson's beating heart visible to naked eye: testimony

Michael Jackson's beating heart was visible to the naked eye in the two days before his death, but his skeletal condition was shrouded in lies after his June 2009 overdose, a jury heard Friday.

WATCH: 'Ryan Gosling Won't Eat His Cereal' goes viral

Ryan Gosling may be taking a break from acting, but he's still the star of the internet. The hunky 32-year-old featured in a series of eight six Vine postings dubbed "Ryan Gosling Won't Eat His Cereal," in which creator Ryan McHenry edits together clips of Gosling in his movies with a hovering spoonful of breakfast.

Parents of autistic child told boy genius has IQ higher than Einstein!

As a child, doctors told Jacob Barnett’s parents that their autistic son would probably never know how to tie his shoes.

BAD AIR DAYS: Carbon dioxide levels highest EVER

Mankind's effect on the environment just reached an all-time high at hitting new lows. The concentration of carbon-dioxide (CO2) — a greenhouse gas emitted when humans burn fossil fuels — in our planet's air has reached a distressingly high level that is unprecedented in human history.

'90210' star Shenae Grimes ties the knot

"90210" star Shenae Grimes has said “I do."

PHOTOS: Michelle Obama meets with Prince Harry

Time to catch up on the week in politics! Relive the highlights with our favorite photos of the past seven days. In this week's special royal edition, Washington swooned for Prince Harry's British invasion, the NRA kidded around and a GOP heavyweight said he's lightening up.

Meet Super Ted, a 2-legged cat saved from death

The two-legged cat has gone from certain death to a loving home in a matter of weeks, and his story of resilience and perseverance has touched thousands.

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'Smokin' hot: What is Miley puffing on?

Even the most committed health nut needs an off day now and then.

Riches to rags? Damon Dash fighting to keep roof over his head

Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is so deeply in debt that he claims in court documents he faces imminent eviction.

JODI ARIAS THE MOVIE: Courtroom scenes are shot just two days after verdict

The made-for-television movie, entitled, 'Dirty Little Secret: The Jodi Arias Story,' has been in the network's pipeline as early as March 2012, nearly eight months before the sensational trial even commenced.

Get a peek at NASCAR speed demon Jeff Gordon's 'dark side' in his $30M condo

NASCAR stud Jeff Gordon has a dark side, likes pictures of elephants and modern ceiling lights. Those are the defining design characteristics of the race car driver's for-sale $30 million three-bedroom apartment in 15 Central Park West, one of the world's most celebrated condominiums.

‘Sesame Street’ adds third Spanish-speaking character

Children's television series "Sesame Street" said on Friday it was adding a third Spanish-speaking character to its cast and will put a special focus on Hispanic heritage in its upcoming season, in an acknowledgement of changing U.S. demographics.

Jennifer Aniston's hairstylist was high when he created 'The Rachel'

Hairstylist to the stars Chris McMillan admitted that he used more than his imagination when he created Jennifer Aniston's oft-copied haircut "The Rachel." McMillan, the "Friends" star's longtime friend and stylist, told Women's Wear Daily that he was stoned in 1994 when he chopped her locks into the layered, shoulder-length 'do.

Is Paris Jackson moving back in with birth mom?

The daughter of the late Michael Jackson has been bonding with Rowe and may move back with her.

Mike Tyson to be featured in Adult Swim cartoon series

Adult Swim says it’s turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective. The network announced a new animated series Friday called “Mike Tyson Mysteries” that will feature the retired boxing champ.

Like mother, like daughter: Jerry Hall & Georgia Jagger

Jerry Hall and Georgia May Jagger get model gig together.

Ke$ha sports cornrows and bizarre outfit on 'Crazy Kids' shoot

The "My Crazy Beautiful Life" star, 26, wore a particularly bizarre sartorial combination to the shoot of a music video for her new song 'Crazy Kids' on Thursday.

Prince Harry makes stirring tribute to America's fallen heroes

Prince Harry’s royal visit to Washington took a solemn turn on Friday, with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and a planned stop to visit wounded warriors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

'Teen Mom' star: 'I am not that sexually active'

A sex tape does not necessarily mean promiscuous according to Farrah Abraham.

Suri Cruise launching fashion line?

Alas for fashion-forward second-graders everywhere, Suri Cruise is not.

Deborah Turness to be named NBC News chief: sources

NBC has hired seasoned news industry veteran Deborah Turness, the head of Britain's ITV News.

LOST THEIR ‘VOICE’: Voting scandal rocks talent show

An unknown number of viewer votes had to be tossed out.

Chita Rivera, of 'West Side Story,' to lead 56th Puerto Rican Day Parade

Chita Rivera, who rose to fame for portraying fiery Anita, will be the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade.

LiLo runs into Brooke Mueller in rehab: report

Brooke Mueller has just checked into the Betty Ford facility in Rancho Mirage Calif.

Justin Bieber flaunts his beer guzzling skills

He’s going to give Beliebers a hangover.

Deep-fried beer and bubble gum?!

Chefs across the U.S. are creating deep-fried treats using unusual foods, much to junk-food lovers’ delight.

Confidenti@l: Knick fan wins big at charity stripe

While the Knicks were getting trampled by Indiana, a beautiful thing was happening courtside.

Shakira: Giving birth is no picnic

'I looked like a Shar-Pei when I first delivered,' the 36-year-old said of her son's birth.

Kiefer Sutherland mulling return to '24': reports

Sutherland may have lost his "Touch," but he may find his groove with Jack Bauer again.

Chanel unveils new fashion film starring Keira Knightley

"Once Upon a Time" celebrates the founding of the famous label.

SORRY DAWG! Randy Jackson confirms 'Idol' exit

Veteran judge Randy Jackson confirmed Thursday that he’s giving up the talent-show gig.

Martha Stewart meets her matches

Stewart, 71, selected two eligible bachelors, Larry and Stan, to meet in person.

WATCH: Meryl Streep in 'August: Osage County' trailer

The film adaptation of Tracy Letts' play also stars Julia Roberts.

PHOTOS: Gisele Bundchen flaunts bikini bod

Ooh la la! Since celebrities have no problem oversharing their luxurious lives on Twitter.

Jacko concert producer's frantic call days before singer's overdose death

Alif Sankey made the 1:30 a.m. call to tour director Kenny Ortega after Jackson appeared painfully thin.

Amanda Bynes pleads no contest to driving with suspended license

Amanda Bynes pleaded no contest to driving with a suspended license Thursday, reports TMZ. Her lawyer, Rich Hutton, delivered the plea on behalf of the former Disney star. She was slapped with three years’ probation, a warning not to drive without a valid license and insurance, and a fine of $300.

Manti Te'o's imaginary girlfriend lands on Maxim 'Hot 100' List

Most of the members of the 2013 Maxim “Hot 100” have remarkable bodies. But number 69 on the list was notable because she has no body. In a wink to the bizarre hoax that plagued football star Manti Te'o, Maxim devoted an entry to "Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend."

Kate Moss bares all to show off her tan

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

The secret to long life? BACON, says 105-year-old

She's discovered the fountain of youth, and it's crispy and delicious.

Prince Harry starts 7-day American tour in Washington

Prince Harry paid a visit to Capitol Hill on Thursday, where the redheaded royal attended a respected photography exhibit on land mines. The exhibit, organized by British nonprofit HALO Trust, examines the presence and toll of unexploded land mines and ordnances.

Mamma Mia! ABBA singer reveals why she's a recluse

Mamma Mia! Former ABBA singer Agnetha Fältskog revealed that she has an intense fear of flying, leading to her reputation of being a recluse after the hit pop group split in 1983. In an interview with The Sun, Fältskog explained that a harrowing experience with flying through turbulent weather left her traumatized.

Rihanna gives Knicks J.R. Smith a shot

Knicks star J.R. Smith partied with Rihanna at the swank SoHo club Greenhouse Tuesday night, mere hours after his team dominated the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their playoff series.

Amy Poehler dating Nick Kroll

Funny gal Amy Poehler has yet another comedian in her life. Poehler, 41, who split from husband of nine years and fellow actor Will Arnett last September, is now dating Comedy Central star Nick Kroll, according to an Us Weekly report.

REVIEW: 'The Great Gatsby' fails to dazzle

While this “Gatsby” can’t by any standard be considered great, it does have its charms.

Rod Stewart reveals secret two-week split from wife

The British crooner said the short split left him so heartbroken it led to a song.

Miley Cyrus named No. 1 on Maxim's Hot 100 List

It's official: Miley Cyrus is too hot to handle.

Tom Cruise, Kristen Stewart: America's least trusted celebs

Cruise and Stewart were dead last on Reader's Digest "100 Most Trusted People in America" list.

Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder call it quits

After three years of dating, it's splitsville for two of television's favorite vampires.

Choreographer's breakdown triggered memories of molestation: lawyer

Michael Jackson was a ‘monster,’ says Wade Robson's lawyer.

Confidenti@l: NBC's top exec Bob Greenblatt sends out firing threats

Greenblatt threatened to fire anyone who leaks the network’s new schedule.

It's official! Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards

The Emmy winner and Broadway vet will host the Tonys on June 9.

Gwyneth Paltrow: Met Gala was ‘so un-fun,’ 'too crowded'

Even the most beautiful doesn't always have a good time getting glam.

'Charlie Brown' actor sentenced to one year in jail for stalking

California judge tells Peter Robbins, "Don't be a blockhead."

Lil Wayne doesn't remember having seizures: 'I don't feel sick'

"I go to sleep and wake up in the hospital," the controversial rapper said.

'Biggest Loser' couple with baby on the way to divorce

Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson, who is seven months pregnant, have split.

PHOTOS: Stars go public with their affection

Take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Robin Williams mocks Kim's dress: 'I wore it better'

In the case of Mrs. Doubtfire vs. Kim Kardashian, who wins?

Hugh Jackman's stalker ordered to take psych exam

A psych examination was ordered Wednesday for a California woman accused of stalking and harassing A-list hunk Hugh Jackman with an electric razor.

Royal return! Prince Harry heading back to U.S. shores

Prince Harry's itinerary doesn’t have a stop in Las Vegas.

Bikini-clad Kim proudly flaunts her baby bump

With a baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim K, especially when it comes to her maternity style.

NBC orders new Roseanne Barr comedy

Barr is the owner of a mobile home park in “Downwardly Mobile.”

LIVE AND LET FLY! Paul McCartney attacked by insects during concert

McCartney had to fend off a cloud of grasshoppers as he played.

Betsey Johnson, daughter do serious stylin’ for new reality show

“Is the writer getting anxious?” Betsey Johnson asks. Well, sort of. The interview was supposed to start 45 minutes ago, but the famed fashion designer and her daughter Lulu are still sequestered in the back of Lulu’s apartment, getting their hair and makeup done for the photo shoot.

David Moyes hired as new boss of Manchester United

Moyes has agreed to a six-year deal and will take charge July 1.

Denise Richards gets to keep Charlie's boys

Richards now has custody of Sheen's twin boys with Brooke Mueller.

Rob Kardashian pleads not guilty to battery, petty theft

Rob Kardashian pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor battery and petty theft charges, according to the Los Angeles Times. A photographer known as Kassandra Perez, whose real name is Andra Viak, alleged Kardashian hit her and took her digital media card out of her camera after she was spotted taking shirtless pics of him.

Famed fashion designer Ottavio Missoni dead at 92

The Italian knitwear created a global fashion empire.

Hinckley: ‘Breaking Amish: Brave New World’ review

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