MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

Before revving up for the Indy 500, look back at simpler times in auto racing with these News photos of the Vanderbilt Cup

We dug out some rare photos from our vault to commemorate this weekend's big race. The Vanderbilt Cup was America's first major auto racing trophy, taking place each year in Nassau County. Check out these classic race cars... read full story »

Testing the waters? Mystery poll asks if voters support Ray Kelly for mayor — though aide says the NYPD commish was not behind survey

It’s the kind of survey Kelly would authorize if he were considering whether to jump into the race, as many civic leaders — uninspired by the current crop of candidates — have urged him to do.

After 'Simpsons' spoof, registration on cheaters' dating site goes through the roof

The founder of Ashleymadison.com said new registrations surged a whopping 230% this week after millions watched how a frustrated Marge stumbled onto an Ashley Madison-type website.

Robbie Rogers coming back as first active openly gay player in MLS

U.S. National soccer player Robbie Rogers, who simultaneously came out and announced his retirement about three months ago, is coming back and will be the first active openly gay player in Major League Soccer.

Toronto mayor denies smoking crack cocaine in wake of video

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. The mayor of Canada's largest city did not say whether he has ever used crack.

Who will fill shoes of Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken? Jason Statham and Tom Hardy fight for 'Escape From New York' role

Gerard Butler and Jeremy Renner were once believed to be competing to reprise the lead role made famous by Kurt Russell in John Carpenter’s original 1981 cult classic, but plans have changed now that Studio Canal has taken over the project.

What the stars were up to this week

New city school rules place ban on E-cigs and unauthorized video, audio recording

The city’s ban on unauthorized video comes after a Manhattan fourth grader produced a hidden-camera documentary about school lunches.

Wis. teen 's touching doodle wins Google contest

Sabrina Brady's "best day ever" happened when she was 10-years-old and her dad returned from his 18-month deployment in Iraq. Brady, now a senior at Sparta High School in Sparta, Wis., won the "Doodle 4 Google" contest with her touching illustration of their emotional reunion, and her picture of the special moment was shown on Google's U.S. homepage all day Thursday.

CEO of Bang With Friends app revealed

The mysterious founders of the controversial hookup app Bang With Friends were outed, albeit prematurely, last week when they made the list of Webutante Ball King Nominees. Colin Hodge and Omri Mor had remained anonymous as the popularity of their app increased.

Seven months after Sandy and $270M later, city beaches are ready to open

The sun wasn’t shining on the sands of Coney Island but the mood was bright Friday as Mayor Bloomberg kicked off the beach season, seven months after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the coastline.

New York could be first to require labels for genetically modified food

Two bills have been introduced in the New York Legislature that would make the state the first in the nation to mandate the labeling of genetically modified food.

While lawmakers fought for sick 9/11 workers bill, Weiner sat on sidelines: pols

Some of mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner’s former Capitol Hill colleagues are questioning claims about his role in the legislative effort to aid 9/11 workers.

Lawsuit alleging Brett Favre sent racy texts settled

A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.

Pennsylvania bride stabs fiancé dead hours before wedding

Na Cola Franklin, 32, was found guilty Thursday by an Allentown jury of killing Billy Brewster, 36, on the day of their wedding.

Yankees' Granderson breaks finger just 10 days after return from DL, Phelps hurt too

And the hits just keep on coming. Ten days after Curtis Granderson made his long-awaited season-debut, the slugger is headed back to the bench.

McDonald's CEO schooled by 9-year-old girl on healthy food during annual shareholders meeting

A 9-year-old girl took on the head of McDonald's Corp. during the fast-food chain's annual shareholders meeting Thursday

Thin results: Abercrombie reports low quarterly profits as store sales fall 13% amid 'cool kid' flap

Maybe the “cool” kids don’t want to shop at Abercrombie & Fitch, either. The teen clothing retailer, whose CEO said its goods were only for “cool, good-looking people,” cut its annual profit forecast.

'Rest in peace our fallen soldier': Anguished family breaks down in tears during emotional tribute

The devastated family of slain British soldier Lee Rigby paid tribute to him in a heartbreaking press conference, calling the 25-year-old a dedicated solider who loved his family and was living his dream.

Teen lingerie model faked rape in cemetery — throwing herself into a ditch — all to win back ex-boyfriend

Kayla Earl, who claims to have auditioned for ‘America's Next Top Model,’ was found near a cemetery in Pleasant Grove, Ala., but police noticed holes in her story and she soon confessed.

Son of former George W. Bush adviser arrested in hatchet killing in Washington

The son of a former George W. Bush adviser was arrested Friday after he allegedly murdered another man with a hatchet. Claude Alexander Allen, 20, reportedly butchered 25-year-old Michael Phillip Harvey in an attack in the garage of Allen's parents' home in the Washington suburb of Gaithersburg, Md., the Washington Post reported.

Obama tackles sex assaults in the military during address to Naval Academy graduates

With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking.

He burned himself alive to protest the slaughter of cattle: Buddhist monk’s self-immolation shocks Sri Lanka

Buddhism, Sri Lanka's state religion, opposes the killing of any life. Nearly 75 per cent of Sri Lankans are Buddhists.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: The moment London cops shot down fanatical butchers who beheaded soldier

Chilling video has surfaced showing police in London gunning down the two men suspected of butchering soldier Lee Rigby in broad daylight.

No Kate Upton? How about this stunner for a prom date?

'I hit the brakes and we went off the bridge': Survivors recall highway collapse horror near Seattle

An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.

Cowboys player charged in fatal crash repeatedly misses alcohol monitoring sessions

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

Convicted German dope doctor now working for Red Bull left trail of permanently damaged female athletes from the 70s and 80s

Bernd Pansold, now oversees the Red Bull Diagnostics and Training Center in Thalgau, Austria, where he guides training and analyzes blood data for the company’s sponsored athletes and their trainers.

Picking up the pieces: Police allow tornado victims to return to their storm-ravaged homes

Residents of tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., trickled in to see what remained of their homes. Many found only splinters and possessions accumulated over a lifetime scattered through the ruins.

American who killed aunt, uncle and cousins in Czech Republic busted at airport returning to U.S.

Citing the Czech police investigation, a federal complaint filed Thursday in Virginia seeking Kevin Dahlgren’s arrest said Dahlgren killed his relatives at their home in Brno on Tuesday or Wednesday.

McDonald’s 1,142 calories Mega Potato returns to Japan, weighs in at three-quarters of a pound

Super-super-super-size me! In Japan, they want fries with that — and McDonald's is giving it to them.

'Oh s---!' Mariah's dress bursts apart on live morning TV

Boy Scouts of America opens ranks to gay Scouts — but not gay Scout leaders

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization.

Machete mom threatens to decapitate her three kids after busting into her ex's home

Alisa Lynn Williams, 32, allegedly battered down the door to the DeLand home she used to share with ex-boyfriend Carlos Quinones and was heard saying she’d ‘cut off’ the heads of their three young children.

Couple stab each other ... in fight over what singer most deserved to win 'American Idol'

Karen Elaine Harrelson, 48, and Gregory Stambaugh, 57, of York County knifed one another when they couldn't agree on which singer deserved to win. The pair had been drinking heavily all day.

Paula Broadwell says she 'has remorse' for affair with former CIA Director David Petraeus

The infamous biographer who had an affair with retired Army general David Petraeus says she’s sorry. Paula Broadwell, whose high-profile fling with the former CIA director led to his resignation from the post.

'This war, like all wars, must end': President Obama redefines the battle against terrorism

President Obama on Thursday disclosed new curbs on targeted killing via drones and revived his failed attempt to close the terrorist detainee prison at Guantanamo.

Suicidal man kills little girl on the sidewalk during his death leap as her father watches in horror

The girl was leaving her apartment building with her when a 40-year-old man with a history of mental illness jumped from his apartment window.

Nearly reduced to a pulp: New Jersey worker lucky to be alive after 1,500 pounds of pineapples fell on him at warehouse

It took firefighters and paramedics about five minutes to dig out the punch-drunk victim from under the rubble of fruit, said Mark Rabson, spokesman for the Jersey City Medical Center.

Internet hacking group throws support behind Fla. teen charged with rape of her girlfriend, 14

Anonymous, the notorious Internet hacking group, has called the prosecution of a Florida 18-year-old charged for her relationship with a 14-year-old girl bogus

Two arrested over 'joke' bomb threat that prompted British fighter jets to escort Pakistani airline

Two men, ages 30 and 41, were arrested by British authorities for suspicion of endangering an aircraft after the Pakistan International Airlines flight with more than 300 on board was diverted to Stansted Airport.

He's a man, man! See WW II British spy's disguise

Sports

Brassy Blueshirts out to stay alive in Game 5 against Bruins

Another elimination game. Right where the Rangers want to be.The Blueshirts elevate their urgency in do-or-die showdowns such as Saturday’s Game 5 against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

Jackson picks Russell over both Jordan and Kobe

The Zen Master said he would take Bill Russell over both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant if he was building a team from scratch. Phil Jackson, promoting his new book "Eleven Rings" The Soul of Success," picked the Celtics legend over the two greatest players he coached during his Hall of Fame career in an interview with Time.com.

De-nied Tigers: Sanchez falls just short of no-no in win over Twins

Add another near miss in this 2013 baseball season — this time it was Detroit’s Anibal Sanchez falling just short of a no-hitter. Sanchez’s bid was broken up with one out in the ninth inning Friday night when Minnesota’s Joe Mauer hit a clean single up the middle.

Baseball Insider: Are the Braves for real? Not so fast, say scouts

The Atlanta Braves roll into New York for the weekend with a 28-18 record, 4.5 games ahead of Washington, solidly atop a surprisingly weak National League East. But rival evaluators see cracks and flaws that could keep the team from sustaining its success all year.

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Oops! Looks like Eva Longoria forgot her underwear at home

Will Aww-nett: Jason Bateman is 'like my brother'

Soldier returns from Afghanistan to find wife shed 100 pounds

When Army Spc. Larry Shaffer arrived home last week from a stint in Afghanistan, he barely recognized the woman who had come to meet him at the Wilmington, N.C., airport.

Navy dolphins discover rare 19th-century torpedo off San Diego coast

Two bottlenose dolphins trained by the U.S. Navy’s marine mammal program have discovered a rare 19th-century Howell torpedo off the coast of San Diego.

Florida student, 18, criminally charged after lesbian relationship

An 18-year-old Florida girl’s senior year has become a nightmare — all because she was in a same-sex relationship with a 15-year-old, her family says.

PHOTOS: Oklahoma tornado kills at least 24 people and wreaks havoc and destruction

Tornadoes continue to rip through America's heartland, wreaking havoc and destruction as a massive storm system works its way throughout the central plains.

'They called her a slut and a whore': Girl, just 12, hangs herself after online taunts at school

Gabrielle Molina of Queens Village was found hanged at home. She left a note saying she was being harassed by students at her school, Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School 109.

SEE: Chicago High School employee allegedly shoving girl down stairs

An employee at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy in Chicago has been suspended after a cell phone video surfaced that appears to show him shoving a 16-year-old girl down the stairs. The shaky footage then shows the man, who is reportedly a security guard, looming over the student before the teen lunges at him.

Murder suspect busted after he butt-dials 911 about his plans to kill rival

Scott Simon, 24, of Pompano Beach was allegedly overheard by an emergency dispatcher saying he would follow another man home and murder him. Minutes later, the man was dead.

State appellate judge rules $11K-PER-HOUR a bit steep in billionaire estate case

Charging eleven grand per hour for legal fees is a bit steep, a state appeals court ruled Thursday in slashing a law firm’s windfall retainer.

Portrait of Angelina post-mastectomy up for auction

Does your name match where you live in America?

Pope Francis: ‘Even the atheists’ can go to heaven

Pope Francis has a message for non-believers: “Even the athiests” can go to heaven. The leader of the Catholic Church made the eye brow-raising remark during a homily while saying a mass Tuesday at the Vatican.

Fugitive on the run for 13 years finally busted … after cops catch him urinating on wall of KFC

Miguel Sanchez, 59, had evaded police since 2000 when he allegedly knifed two people in Los Angeles. He was booked this week in Colorado and will be extradited back to California.

Man crushed to death in mall parking garage collapse

A large section of a parking garage at Maryland’s Westfield Montgomery Mall fell down Thursday afternoon, killing one man and seriously injuring another.

'An inspiring source of strength': Boston Marathon victim, 7, who lost her brother, leg is released

Jane Richard was discharged from Boston Children’s Hospital Thursday morning, 38 days after the attacks that killed her brother Martin, 8 (pictured).

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CUOMO SPANKS WEINER: Gov. Andrew says 'shame on us' if we let disgracedAnthony win

The Anthony Weiner traveling roadshow has begun. Weiner held the first official event of his unlikely mayoral campaign at a Harlem subway stop early Thursday, then boarded a packed train to the West Village.

Suspect posts shotgun pic online before girlfriend’s death

A Pennsylvania man accused of murdering his girlfriend posted a photo of a shotgun and a shotgun shell on his Facebook page prior to the crime and boasted to his friends about it.

DEADLOCKED! Jodi Arias judge declares mistrial after hung jury on convicted murderer's sentencing

The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked. The judge scheduled a retrial for July 18.

IRS replaces official who oversaw targeting of conservative groups

A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was replaced Thursday as director of the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups.

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The BEST of Cannes: See the stars who dazzled

Few events boast a guest list quite as dazzling as amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS gala.

And the WORST of Cannes: Can you believe these fashions?

Turns out some celebrities left their fashion sense back home.

Snooki on Gov. Christie: 'He just doesn't like us'

Though "Jersey Shore" has wrapped it doesn't mean the feud between Snooki and Chris Christie is over.

Tim Curry recovering after massive stroke

Actor Tim Curry is recovering at his Hollywood Hills home after suffering from a serious stroke, The Daily Mail reports. The 67-year-old Cook, who played Dr. Frank-N-Furter and sang "Sweet Transvestite" in the cult favorite "Rocky Horror Picture Show," apparently collapsed in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

Aww-dorable! Circus rolls out new lion cubs

Meet the cutest new members of Germany's Circus Krone.

PHOTOS: Stars who absolutely dazzled at Cannes

Few events boast a guest list quite as dazzling as amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS gala, which coincides each year with the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. From socialites to supermodels to Hollywood heavyweights, see who all arrived at the star-studded benefit ...

Judge goes easy on teacher because of hypersexuality

Ex-Rustburg teacher Kathleen Cawthorne only has to serve four months for sex with teen.

Jennifer Hudson to be 'American Idol' judge: report

Jennifer Hudson is reportedly heading back to "American Idol" as a judge. The "Dreamgirls" star has inked a deal to shore up the judges' table for season 13 of "Idol," according to E! News.

Kim K's baby's gender to be revealed on TV

Boy or girl? The wait is almost over. Kim Kardashian finds out big news in a new teaser released for the upcoming season of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

WATCH as college baseball teammates videobomb each other

Some student-athletes take their sports a little too seriously. The University of Cincinnati baseball team has gone the other direction.

Get 'The Great Gatsby' look for less

Baz Luhrmann's big screen adaption of 'The Great Gatsby' is shining a spotlight on Roaring Twenties glam fashions. But you don't need a wallet the size of Jay Gatsby's to get the look.

Selena Gomez, Jaden Smith have dinner together in London

Selena Gomez buddied up to Justin Bieber's friend Jaden Smith while on a trip to London. Photographers snapped the 20-year-old "Come and Get It" singer heading out to dinner at Hakkasan with Smith, 14, on Thursday. They surely had a lot to talk about.

January Jones: 'I knew I would be raising my son alone'

Mum is still the word for January Jones. The "Mad Men" actress opens up in the latest issue of Net-a-Porter's The Edit about why she'll continue to keep the identity of the father of her baby, Xander, a secret and how she has no regrets about being a single mom.

Easy ink: Men think women with 'tramp stamps' have looser morals

Men say the women are more likely to sleep with them on a first date: study.

That stings! Selena Gomez cozies up with Bieber pal Jaden Smith

Photographers snapped the 20-year-old singer heading out to dinner with Smith, 14.

Russian tycoon pays $1.5 MILLION to fly to space with Leo

DiCaprio emerged as the mystery guest to accompany the winner on a Virgin Galactic flight into space.

'You f--- with her, you f--- with me!' Courtney defends LeAnn

It appears that Rimes has the former Hole lead singer in her corner in fight with Brandi Glanville.

Twitwar: Kendall Jenner vs. Frances Bean Cobain

Kendall Jenner is not taking Frances Bean Cobain's slam lying down.

PHOTOS: Jen bares her super sexy over-40 body

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Brad & Jen are ‘very good friends,’ pal says

Brad Pitt's recent interview in Esquire Magazine continues to raise the shock level.

Lena Dunham: I can't just laugh off a porn parody of 'Girls'

Dunham does not believe imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Morgan on his on-air nap: 'I'm a beta-tester for Google Eyelids'

It only looked like Morgan Freeman was dozing on the job.

Bob Saget: Danielle Fishel is 'kind of like Bilbo Baggins'

Comedian Bob Saget isn't pleased about a story that his former TGIF co-star Danielle Fishel gave to Maxim. Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence on the 1990s series "Boy Meets World," appeared on the cover of Maxim's March issue.

The cars, and the tank, in ‘Fast & Furious 6’ are the real deal

Meet the man who kept all these hot rides humming.

FOUR STARS: 'Fast & Furious 6' kicks into high gear

Jordana Brewster has ramped up excitement within for movie's fan base.

Julianne Moore: It's sexist to ask women about age

The award-winning actress and mother of two isn't your everyday mom.

Author of blockbuster stem cell cloning study admits errors

Researchers reported that they had turned human skin cells into embryonic stem cells.

The perfect cure for the end of 'Hangover': Cast parties hard

Bradley Cooper and the cast of the comedic trilogy were seen out and about.

PHOTOS: Kevin Durant gets misspelled tattoo

Stars sometimes voluntarily brand themselves with some hilarious bad ink.

Congrats, Eva! Longoria earns Master's degree

The 38-year-old actress graduated from a Master's program at California State University Northridge.

Kim K. on pregnancy curves: 'How the f--- did I get like this'

Kardashian wasn't always in love with her pregnancy curves.

Hollywood mogul Steven Soderbergh's "retirement" from showbiz is already over

Hollywood mogul Steven Soderbergh's self-imposed "retirement" from showbiz is either hogwash or simply limited to feature films. Apparently TV is still fair game for the "Oceans 13" director.

Piers Morgan to pen memoir about his life at CNN

British CNN host Piers Morgan is writing a book about his career, his job as news show anchor.

Springfield theme park coming to Universal Orlando

The Simpsons are going to Florida! Universal Orlando announced Thursday that the animated television family would be headlining The World of Sprinfield -- a new area within its theme park built around the attraction, The Simpsons Ride.

PHOTOS: World's largest LEGO replica lands in NYC

The Force was strong in Manhattan's Times Square.

Paul McCartney asks Russian court to release Pussy Riot

A Russian court denied parole on Thursday to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group.The ruling came despite letters that singers Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel and Patti Smith have sent, urging Russia's courts to free Maria Alekhina and the other Pussy Riot still in prison, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova.

Key to Katy Perry's healthy form.. lots of vitamins

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

'She took man out like robocop': Rapper live tweets beheading mayhem

Boya Dee picked up more than 20,000 new followers.

Brooklyn chef creates ‘Arrested Development’ cuisine

Now "Arrested Development" fans can watch the Bluth family and eat like them too. To commemorate the fourth season premiere on Netflix, Brooklyn restaurant Three Letters is offering a $45 eight-course tasting menu, inspired by the cult comedy's many food-related jokes.

Duchess of Cambridge ripped as a 'bland' woman in new book

British feminist Joan Smith attacked Middleton calling her a poor role model.

Who is Tim Tebow's biggest fan? Hint: He'll kick your a-- if you don't agree with him

Tebow is currently unemployed and has no NFL prospects to date.

Brad Pitt thinks he suffers from face blindness

Pitt claims that he may have an actual medical condition that prevents him from recognizing faces.

Miley & Liam Hemsworth kiss amid split rumors

Reports have surfaced that the engaged pair was spotted getting cozy in their LA home.

Lea Michele pens 'Brunette Ambition' memoir

Michele is adding "author" to her list of feats.

My battle with alcoholism: 'Bachelorette' Meredith Phillips opens up

She was the beauty handing out roses on ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” but she was hiding an ugly secret. Meredith Phillips, the star of the hit show’s second season in 2004, was battling the devastating grip of alcoholism, she told People magazine.

Catherine Zeta-Jones returns home after bipolar treatment

Zeta-Jones was seen driving back to her New York City apartment.

No hotel for Mick Jagger, he prefers a yurt

Jagger plans to camp out at Glastonbury with his two daughters Jade and Elizabeth.

SEE IT: Star Trek star's deleted nude scene

Benedict Cumberbatch admirers are in a lather.

Psy impersonator fools celebrities at Cannes

Psych! "Gangnam Style" star Psy may appear to be in Cannes partying it up, but it's not really him.

Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

President salutes King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter.

PHOTOS: Miranda slips up in photo shoot

Nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Gabriel Aubry dotes over his child with Halle Berry

A bitter custody battle behind him, Gabriel Aubry was all smiles Wednesday as he played outdoors with the daughter he shares with Halle Berry.

Steve Forrest, star of TV's ‘S.W.A.T.,’ dead at 87

Forrest played Lt. Dan "Hondo" Harrelson on the short-lived show.

PHOTOS: Kate Middleton's royal maternity style

Pregnancy has only enhanced the Duchess' immaculate style and grace.

A-Rod hits one out of the park — netting $15M for mansion

The Yankees slugger is on the disabled list — but A-Rod still hit a staggering $15 million home run.

Is Andy Kaufman alive and well?

A grainy video purportedly shows the deceased 'Taxi' star living under an assumed name in Albuquerque, N.M.

Janet Jackson joins billionaire club

The iconic singer has joined the likes of Oprah and "Harry Potter" writer J.K. Rowling with a soaring net wealth.

It's a beautiful day! Bono attends daughter Eve's NYU graduation

Rocker Bono made an appearance at Yankee Stadium.

SEE IT: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi's AMAZING $26.5M mansion

DeGeneres and her wife could be considered real estate royalty.

Bieber hits party guests with waiver: You blab you pay $5M!

Parties at Justin Bieber’s California mansion are now BYOL — Bring Your Own Lawyer.

Special KIM-vitation: Star baby shower guests get music boxes playing Kanye

Kim Kardashian is showering her baby with love and affection.

Plus-sized blogger creates fake Abercrombie campaign

Jes M. Baker, who writes at The Militant Baker, modeled a size-large T-shirt.

KStew’s mom defends her wolf-hybrid pets

Jules Stewart has been involved in an intense feud with a neighbor over her pets.

'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham inks new reality show

First “Teen Mom” then porn movie now a solo reality show. Looks like Farrah Abraham’s rise to fame continues as she has now inked a deal to star in her own reality show, reports E! News.

PHOTOS: SEE the stirring images from an Okla. town that endured hell on earth

Moore, Oklahoma, which sits inside Tornado Alley, fell victim to a killer twister.

PHOTOS: The fall and rise of Anthony Weiner

Former New York Congressman Anthony Weiner will try to capture the mayoral office that evaded him 2005.

ABC's 'MOTIVE': It's not who did it, it's why

A new series, with a twist: Take a look at our sponsored mini-site.

Are celebrities losing their grip? Meet the 100 most powerful women

Innovators and world leaders like Sheryl Sandberg and Michelle Obama crowd the Top 10.

Mob matriarch Victoria Gotti hospitalized after suffering third stroke

Gotti, 70, was stricken last week and her four children are requesting privacy.

Why does Demi's beau have a PEARL in his family jewels?

Demi Moore’s latest yoga-teaching boy toy shockingly had a pearl inserted into his man parts as a teenager as part of a family tradition, Confidenti@l can exclusively reveal.

INSIDE NYC’s lost Arab-American neighborhood

All that remains of sprawling "Little Syria" are three buildings: a community center, a tenement building and a church.

Stars and their families on the Cannes red carpet

These Hollywood stars know that when it comes to hitting the red carpet, there's no better date to bring than a family member.

Ke$ha angers parents’ TV group with urine-drinking stunt

A bunch of parents are pissed off at Ke$ha. On Tuesday, in an episode of her MTV documentary "My Crazy Beautiful Life," the disheveled pop star drank her own urine.

YEE HAW! Country star Kellie Pickler wins 'DWTS'

Kellie Pickler, the 26-year-old pride of Albemarie, North Carolina — who finished sixth on season five of 'American Idol' — finished first this time on ABC's reality dancing competition.

Adam Corolla expands his ‘Mangria’ line

The former ‘Man Show’ co-star says of his new 20% brew, ‘I like wine, and I like catching a buzz, and I like unwinding at night.’

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FAIL! Worst parent blunders of all time

When it comes to raising kids, these moms and dads look like they could definitely use a little help. Check out the worst (or should we say best?) parent fails of all time ...

Parsons students pose for Fine Arts nudie calendar

The "Fine Arts Senior Nudie Calendar" is a series of intimate portraits featuring Parsons students posing naked, well except for their works of arts they've used to cover up their "nudie" parts.

Billboard Music Awards 2013: Best and worst looks

Music's biggest stars attended the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 19, 2013. Check out what all the celebs wore on the red carpet.

Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

From 'Star Trek' star Alice Eve to Henry Cavill in his Superman tights, check out the sexiest sci-fi stars of all time.

'90s teen heartthrobs: Where are they now?

Whether you had their poster on your wall or they were your first celebrity crush, these '90s teen heartthrobs all eventually moved on from teen stardom -- some more successfully than others. See what they all are up to now ...

Prince Harry's American tour: Inside the royal redhead's travels

Prince Harry has landed in the U.S. of A. Everyone's favorite royal redhead is back on American soil for the first time since last summer and he's making the rounds with an itinerary that includes stops in Washington, D.C. and Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as visits to Sandy-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey. See the Prince in action.

And action! Behind-the-scenes look at stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Kate Moss strips down for St. Tropez campaign

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 ...

Kate Upton sizzles on the cover of Vogue

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

Miley Cyrus tops Maxim's Hot 100 List

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Celebrities and their old-time look-alikes

Seeing double? Though these celebrities are famous in their own right, they do bear very striking resemblances to some other well-known historical figures. Check out who in Hollywood has a historical doppelganger.

Aww-dorable! Baby animals with their mothers

These mamas are wild! No matter what the species, nothing can break the bond between a mother and her baby. In honor of Mother's Day, take a look at the cutest moms in the Animal Kingdom ...

Awkward Mother's Day photos

Celebrate your mom this Mother's Day by checking out some of the most hilariously awkward Mother's Day photos.

Hilarious receipts: Most bizarre transactions EVER

Cha-ching! These receipts are definitely worth a few laughs. From outrageous restaurant checks to downright bizarre store transactions, check out the most hilarious receipts of all time ...

Celebrity PDA: Stars go public with their affection

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Did Tiger Woods have TOO much fun at the Met Gala?

Yes, the stars make a career out of being super photogenic on the red carpet. But after the red carpet comes the party, and after the party comes the after party ... and after that, well, you get the idea. Let's just say Hollywood's hottest don't look so hot following a late night (or day) out. Check out which celebs appear a little worse for the wear after hitting the town ...

Met Gala 2013 red carpet: Best and worst looks

Anything goes in the name of fashion! The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala brought Hollywood's biggest stars to New York City as they celebrated this year's theme, "PUNK: Chaos to Couture." From standout hits to wacky misses, check out all the red carpet looks ...

Babes behind bars: Top 10 most attractive mug shots

Is this prison's most beautiful lineup? Usually mug shots are the last thing you'd want to show off, but these bad girls actually make being arrested look good.

In Orb-it! Rosario rides Orb to Derby win

Orb, with jockey Joel Rosario atop, won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, the first for long time trainer Shug McGauhey.

Awkward celebrities: Web app gives Hollywood stars hilarious makeovers

The masterminds behind Awkward Family Photos have teamed up with HBO to launch a web app that transforms any photo into a portrait worthy of a spot in the awkward hall of shame.

Comic book superheroes: From the panels to the big screen

Holy comic book adaptations, Batman! When it comes to superheroes, Hollywood can't seem to get enough. From "Iron Man" to "Spiderman" to everyone in between, check out the best comic adaptations to grace the big screen.

Amanda Bynes' bizarre antics: Is she having a meltdown?

From posting bizarre selfies and oversharing on Twitter to her ever changing look, Amanda Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out her downward spiral.

Gift ideas for Kim Kardashian's baby registry

As Kim Kardashian inches ever closer to her due date, we've rounded up a hypothetical baby registry full of over-the-top gifts perfect for any child born into reality TV royalty ...

The Rockettes audition at Radio City

It may only be spring, but the Rockettes are already preparing for their world-famous Christmas Spectacular! Hundreds of hopeful dancers flocked to Radio City Music Hall on April 30, 2013 for a chance to appear with the Rockettes in the 2013 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Angelina Jolie's stunning modeling shots from before she was famous

Not everyone is born into fame! See all of Hollywood's favorites before they were ever stars.

2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

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

2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Celebrities turned out for the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 27, 2013.

Chris Brown before he was famous

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

Aww! Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Jennifer Lawrence before she was famous

Jennifer Lawrence modeled for Louisville-based photographer Chris Kaufman (who also worked as her talent agent) before she hit it big. Take a look at the star before she became Hollywood's favorite It Girl ...

Sports

Bayern calm, Dortmund excited ahead of Champions League final

Bayern Munich is trying to playing things down as the title favorite, while outsider Borussia Dortmund is eager to play up its chances. Even before a ball is kicked in Saturday’s Champions League final, the German rivals are at odds in their approach to the biggest game in club football.

Heat are smarter than Knicks, says Pacers coach

Heat is better than the Knicks. According to Pacers coach Frank Vogel, the squad from South Beach is also more intelligent. Following a game in which the Pacers surrendered 60 points in the paint against Miami — failing, in the process, to duplicate the rim-protecting efficiency from the prior series against the Knicks — Vogel said it was a contrast of smartness.

Bears to retire Mike Ditka’s No. 89

Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Chicago Bears next season. The Bears said Friday the number will be retired at halftime of their Monday night game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field on Dec. 9.

Nadal could face Djokovic in French Open semis

Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title. Friday’s draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament placed Nadal and Djokovic on the same half of the field, while Roger Federer could face David Ferrer in the other semifinal.

Snow cancels 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia bike race

The 19th stage of the Giro d’Italia was canceled Friday because of snow along the route and Saturday’s penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead.

SEE IT: Francona gets standing ovation in return to Fenway Park

Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout. Back at Fenway Park as a manager for the first time since being let go by the Boston Red Sox in 2011, he was calm and occasionally funny while wearing the cap of the Cleveland Indians.

Euro golf exec follows Sergio with slur of own

Another day, another racial epithet, another apology. This time it was European Tour executive director George O’Grady, who tried to defend Sergio Garcia by noting in a TV interview Thursday that “most of Sergio’s friends are colored athletes in the United States.”

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