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EXCLUSIVE: Raunchy Parks Department bosses encourage lower-level female employees to dance on STRIPPER POLES at holiday parties for career advancement

A stripper pole, free-flowing booze and female city employees performing sexy tricks are just a few staples at raunchy holiday parties hosted by Parks Department supervisors. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Tearful killer mom praying for chance to 'reunite and rebond' with 2 fearful kids who hope she's denied parole after 20 years in jail

After spending nearly 20 years in prison for killing a husband she claims brutalized her, Niki Rossakis says she’s praying for a “second chance” from the parole board — and from her sons, she told the Daily News Tuesday.

Two U.S. officials shot in Caracas, Venezuela strip club

CARACAS, Venezuela - Two officials from the U.S. Embassy suffered gunshot wounds early Tuesday in an altercation at a strip club in Venezuela's crime-ridden capital, police and U.S. State Department officials said. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Red Cross still has $100M in Sandy relief aid — 7 months later

The Red Cross is sitting on more than $100 million in Hurricane Sandy relief money — even though the storm hit months ago.

OUTRAGE! Revelations that arms makers washed their hands of any role in preventing Newtown, acts of violence enrages victims

There was fresh anger in the Ground Zero of gun violence Tuesday following revelations that arms makers had washed their hands of any role in preventing weapons from getting into the hands of maniacs.

Mets edge Mariano Rivera, Yankees in 2nd game of Subway Series

Mariano Rivera coughed up three straight hits – including a tying single by David Wright and a game-winning single by Lucas Duda – in the ninth, sparing Mets ace Matt Harvey his first loss of the season and lifting the Mets to a stunning 2-1 walk-off victory.

Heather flaunts bikini body in Brazil

Who left the LIPSTICK stain on President Obama's collar? Hint: It wasn't Michelle!

President Obama's moved on from kissing babies to kissing cougars. Hours after schmoozing with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the Jersey Shore, Obama showed up to a White House event Tuesday evening with a lipstick smear on his shirt collar.

Colo. becomes 1st legal recreational pot market

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper made history Tuesday, signing two bills that make his state the first place in the world to fully regulate the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

Judge hit rooftop killer with stiff sentence

A Brooklyn judge decried the scourge of gun violence Tuesday as he sent a gang member to prison for 55 years to life for killing a mother of 12 and wounding two others by firing wildly from a rooftop at rivals.

Parents busted after 10-year-old girl spotted riding in DOG CAGE on Penn. highway

MILLVALE, Pa. — Two parents face charges after authorities say motorists spied a 10-year-old girl riding in a dog cage in the back of a pickup truck in western Pennsylvania.

'BACK IN BUSINESS:' Obama reunites with N.J. Gov. Christie as unlikely allies tout rebuilding progress of Jersey Shore

President Obama and Gov. Chris Christie, the odd couple of politics, are finding common cause again. Obama was to tour New Jersey’s beach communities with Christie on Tuesday, examining the recovery from Hurricane Sandy’s devastating damage last October.

WATCH: Was she frisked or groped? Activist creates stir at airport as she films female TSA agent 'touch' her private parts during mandatory pat down

Ashley Jessica, an anti-TSA activist, claims that a TSA agent groped her during a pat down at San Diego International Airport.

Hacker from the group Anonymous facing 10 years after website break-in

A hacker is facing up to 10 years in prison after admitting he invaded government and private websites as part of the notorious group Anonymous.

MEN LIKE WEINER! Stunning poll has Anthony on the rise

Men may be ready to forgive Anthony Weiner. Although women continue to have their doubts about the scandal-scarred pol, a new poll released Tuesday found that Democratic men named Weiner as their top choice for mayor more than any other candidate. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS MEN MAY BE ready to forgive Anthony Weiner. Although women continue to have their doubts about the scandal-scarred pol, a new poll released Tuesday found that more Democratic men named Weiner as their top choice for mayor than any other candidate.

HERO IS ALSO A 'SHE'RO: His magic power? Turning into female crimefighter on new kids' cartoon

Suspect in British soldier's beheading discharged from hospital, family says they are 'ashamed'

As Michael Adebolajo, 28, recovers in a London hospital, his family released a statement expressing "profound shame and distress" and offered "heartfelt condolences" to dead soldier Lee Rigby's family.

Former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers the frontrunner to replace Ben Bernanke at Fed

Summers tops a list of potential replacements that also includes former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Vice-Chair Janet Yellen, the Financial Times reported.

Sen. John McCain sneaks into Syria to visit rebel fighters

Republican Sen. John McCain has quietly slipped into Syria for a meeting with Syrian rebels. Spokeswoman Rachael Dean confirms the Arizona Republican made the visit. She declined further comment about the trip.

Jurors in George Zimmerman murder trial barred from viewing Trayvon Martin's texts

Attorneys won't be able to mention Trayvon Martin's drug use, suspension from school and past fighting during opening statements in the trial for the neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot the teen.

‘They're fine outstanding African American gentleman’: Papa John’s driver — in same town where Trayvon Martin was killed — leaves customer racist message

"Did he tip you?" the first man is heard asking, to which his friend replies: "Nope not at all." He then replies using a racial slur to say that must be the only requirement to live in Sanford.

Missing volleyball star and boyfriend killed by hitmen in Spain after business deal goes bad: cops

Ingrid Visser, 35, and her partner, Lodewijk Severein, 57, were last seen May 13 checking into a hotel in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia, where she was seeking fertility treatment.

Avril Lavigne: My new album's not just songs about dudes

Woman held on pot charges remains in Mexican jail

The Mormon mother of seven who was "framed" on drug smuggling charges in Mexico will remain in custody after an all-day court session in Nogales, Mexico. Yanira Maldonado, a naturalized U.S. citizen who moved to Arizona from Mexico nearly 20 years ago, was being held in a Nogales prison on suspicion of smuggling 5.7 kilograms (about 12 pounds) of pot.

Red alert for Chile and Argentina over active volcano

Chilean and Argentine officials issued a red alert Monday for the increasingly active Copahue volcano bordering the two countries and ordered the evacuation of about 3,000 people.

ERROR! Mets announcer refers to broken bat as 'dead soldier' during Memorial Day broadcast

Keith Hernandez referred to a broken bat as a “dead soldier” on Memorial Day. Hernandez, whose father, John, served in World War II, was simply using a baseball term, albeit on a delicate day.

'You get into a primal mode': Brave mom delivers baby girl alone in her bathroom

A Connecticut woman successfully delivered her baby, a little girl named Stella, alone in her bathroom earlier this month.

Start spreading the news: Next NYC mayor faces $7.8B fiscal cliff, but NOT ONE candidate is talking about the crisis

Be warned, New York: The next mayor will face an epic challenge in protecting you from paying a whole lot more to get a whole lot less.

Fitness apps that keep diet experts in shape

Diet expert Elisa Zied writes about how fitness apps and tech tool UP by Jawbone – a wristband that tracks how you sleep, move and eat – have changed the way she eats.

'We didn't want to leave them behind': Cops find S.C. family living with 80 maggot-infested animal carcasses in their home

Police entered the house to find maggot-infested bodies of dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and even baby deer in the rented Lauren, S.C. home Rebecca Keith shares with two adult daughters.

Miguel Twitter rant: 'Black people are the most judgmental'

Florida boy bitten by shark, says it was ‘kind of scary’

t's “Jaws” season. An 11-year-old boy who was taking a Memorial Day swim in the waters near Orlando in central Florida was bitten by a shark. Doctors believe it was a baby shark and say he's ready to go swimming again. If he dares.

Five California teens killed in Memorial Day car crash

Five teenagers were killed on Memorial Day after their car crashed and burst into flames in Southern California. An Infiniti sedan carrying three young women and two young men--all believed to be teenagers--veered off a road near Newport Beach around 5:20 p.m. on Monday.

Taliban: Afghan peace balloons project an ‘undercover’ attack ‘on our religious values’

The Taliban may not know art, but it knows what it doesn’t like — balloons. And Western culture. The group’s web site has now attacked a well-meaning art project in Kabul, which was promoted by giving away 10,000 balloons.

Pregnant Cambodian worker loses baby after police stun her with cattle prod during protest over low pay: report

A pregnant Cambodian worker who makes clothes for Nike lost her baby after cops stunned her with a cattle prod during a protest against low pay. Military police allegedly pushed the unnamed woman to the ground and Tasered her — as she stood with 3,000 co-workers who'd blocked the road outside their factory.

Vintage Apple 1 computer built in 1976 and sold for $666 auctioned off for an eye-popping $688,000

German auction house Breker said an Asian client, who asked not to be named, bought the so-called Apple 1, which the tech company's founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built in a family garage.

Bradley who? Zoe Saldana moves on from 'Hangover' ex

Kim Kardashian caught au naturel

Alaska man busted fleeing home in his boxer shorts after allegedly murdering elderly couple and sexually assaulting child

Officers arrested Jerry Andrew Active, 24, as he allegedly fled the east Anchorage homicide scene. He was later charged with first and second-degree murder, sexual assault and burglary.

Pirates kidnap oil tanker off Nigeria

Armed pirates attacked an oil products tanker off the coast of Nigeria in West Africa and abducted an unknown number of crew, security sources said on Tuesday.

Nike ending Livestrong relationship

Lance Armstrong's decade-long hijacking of the color yellow is finally coming to an end. Nike has yanked its support for the fallen cyclist's former charity, Livestrong, marking the end to the nine-year campaign to raise money by selling yellow bracelets.

'DING JINHAO WAS HERE' Uproar after 15-year-old defaces 3,500-year-old Egyptian temple with graffiti

The boy’s crudely carved message, which was written with Mandarin characters on a bass relief in the Luxor Temple, read, “Ding Jinhao was here.”

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CAN'T KEEP HIM DOWN: Cancer-stricken HS student loses arm, still plays for volleyball team

Too often in sports, players are hyperbolically referred to as “heroes” and “fighters.” But those are perfect descriptions of Fort Hamilton volleyball player Eduard Nogay. The words couldn’t have been more apt than in early April, when Nogay’s cancer-stricken lungs collapsed for the second time in four months. Still, after having surgery, all he could think about was getting back on the volleyball court.

Roy introduced as new Avs coach

The Colorado Avalanche have introduced Patrick Roy as their new coach as they turn to the Hall of Fame goalie to revive a franchise he once led to prominence.

Rutgers AD woes no surprise to courtroom foe

Garry Ferraris says he “let out a big guffaw” when he learned that Rutgers University had hired Julie Hermann to be its new athletic director in the wake of the Mike Rice coaching scandal.

SEE IT: Boston Marathon heroes throw out first pitch at Fenway

Boston Marathon bombing victim Jeff Bauman and his rescuer, Carlos Arredondo, were honored at Fenway Park. Bauman, who lost both legs in the blast, threw out a ceremonial first pitch to catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia before the Red Sox game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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‘Hissing’ airline passenger tied up with shoe laces after he tried to open door mid-flight

Alexander Michael Herrera, 23, was arrested after trying to open an exit row door on Alaska Airlines Flight 132 from Anchorage to Portland.

Website behind $6B money-laundering scheme: prosecutors

The founder of a website based in Costa Rica facilitated a stunning $6 billion money-laundering scheme, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Colo. becomes 1st legal recreational pot market

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper made history Tuesday, signing two bills that make his state the first place in the world to fully regulate the recreational use of marijuana for adults.

Dad crushes 5-year-old son to death with truck in driveway

Trent James was killed in the yard of his Charlotte home on Sunday morning after his father Calvin, 35, unknowingly backed his vehicle onto him.

The race for hottest summer celebrity beach body begins

Gawker raises $200K to buy Toronto mayor 'crack' tape

The news site has raised $200,000 to buy a video allegedly showing Toronto's mayor smoking crack cocaine, but its editors are uncertain if the bombshell vid will ever come to light.

Help for Sandy-ravaged homeowners

Mayor Bloomberg said property assessments on many residential properties in areas hard hit but the October superstorm will be cut by 15% while some commercial properties will see a dip of 10%.

NAKED & FACE DOWN IN TUB: Gal pal of Philly lawyer known for defending mobsters found dead in his home

The victim — identified as Julia Law — was found naked and face down in the bathtub inside of lawyer A. Charles Peruto Jr.’s Center City condo, reported CBS affiliate KYW-TV.

What is South Korea's newest — and painful — plastic surgery fad?

South Korea's obsession with plastic surgery is moving on from standard eye and nose jobs to embrace a radical surgical procedure that requires months of often painful recovery.

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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders keeps pressure on Monsanto Protection Act

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders may have lost a few battles, but he’s not giving up the war against Monsanto.

What a twin-cidence! Twin sisters give birth hours apart

Twin sisters in Maine gave birth just hours apart at Down East Community Hospital in the town of Machias on Friday.

Puppy with legs brutally cut off found in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Authorities are investigating what they say is one of the worst cases of animal abuse they've seen in Puerto Rico: a puppy found alive with all four legs largely cut off, leaving exposed bone.

Is this a school or prison? Teachers under fire for strip searching students before final exam

Staff at Cap-Jeunesse High School in Saint-Jerome, Quebec were worried cellphones were going to be smuggled into the math test hall.

Winning body: Denise Richards makes 42 look 22

Hero Oklahoma teacher badly injured shielding her students from killer tornado attends memorial

Jennifer Doan, 27, leaned up against her fiancé, Nyle Rogers, in a pew near the front of the city's First Baptist Church for "Oklahoma Strong: Coming Together in Faith."

Flipping out? Couple goes to Hawaii so they can deliver first child in water with dolphins — even though sea mammals sometimes kill babies of rival species

Adam and Heather Barrington have traveled to Hawaii so that she may deliver their first child in the company of marine mammals.

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CONFIDENTI@L: Not much 'Morning' glory for Norah O'Donnell

“CBS This Morning” star Norah O’Donnell is growing tired of being the underdog to co-host Gayle King, otherwise known as Oprah’s BFF.

SNOOP OPERA: Lovable rapper makes cameo on 'One Life to Live'

Rapper Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg, looks right at home chilling with John-Paul Lavoisier’s character Rex Balsom on the set of daytime drama 'One Life to Live.' Snoop, who wrote the theme music for the now-online-only soap opera, is slated to make a special guest appearance.

PHOTOS: Subway series continues win Amazin' win for Mets

Lucas Duda's 9th inning single off Mariano Rivera beats the Yankees 2-1 and while Matt Harvey is brilliant again, the Mets fail to get him the victory at Citi Field.

Just how DOES Superman shave? Celebs share their steely theories

As advertising campaigns go, it’s become more powerful than a locomotive. Gillette leaped to the top of social media trending in a single bound after launching video ads Tuesday asking the logical question of how Superman could possibly shave in the upcoming film “Man of Steel.”

WATCH Kelly Rowland break down during song about Beyoncé

Rowland had to stop and wipe away tears during an overwhelming performance of "Dirty Laundry."

All tied up: Pacers edge LeBron James, Heat knot series at 2-2

LeBron James chased down George Hill and erased a sure lay-up with a one of his patented blocks. On the other end of the court, LeBron had his usual assortment of rainbow 3-pointers and over-powering drives.

Oprah: Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan ‘the reigning king and queen’ of daytime talk

Oprah Winfrey doesn't have a daily talk show anymore. But two years after abdicating her throne, the former talk-show queen is clear who she thinks now wear the crowns: Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan. Winfrey declared the co-hosts "the reigning king and queen" during a surprise appearance on Tuesday's "Live with Kelly and Michael."

Liz Taylor's first wedding dress hits auction block

The wedding dress worn by film star Elizabeth Taylor for her first marriage to hotel heir Conrad Hilton in 1950 will go up for sale next month, auction house Christie's said on Friday.

'Gatsby' star spends time sunbathing with scantily-clad beauties on a boat in the south of France

It's not all work and no play for Leonardo DiCaprio. The A-list actor was surrounded by a bevy of bikini-clad beauties while relaxing on Phillip Green's luxury yacht.

Candice Swanepoel makes a splash with bikini bod

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Bynes claims bong case getting dropped

Amanda Bynes’ bong charges are getting tossed, the erratic celeb tweeted Tuesday. “My lawyer is getting my case dropped!” Bynes wrote.

WATCH: Beyoncé fan slaps singer's backside

Beyoncé once sang "you can look at it as long as you don't grab it."

Helen Mirren makes amends with gay pride drummers

The Queen of England - or rather, the actress known for playing her onstage and onscreen- may have left her throne to yell at a bunch of noisy drummers a few weeks ago, but in true regal fashion Dame Helen Mirren has apologized.

Janet makes surprise appearance at Jacko trial

The pop star heard testimony in her mom's negligence lawsuit against AEG Live.

Anne Hathaway ditches platinum blond hair for original hue

Hathaway has gone back to her roots: brunette.

WATCH Will Smith's soccer fail at Wembley Stadium

Smith stepped up to kick, and while his leg went flying — the ball didn't.

Adam Levine splits with model gal pal to date another

The Maroon 5 singer has split with Behati Prinsloo and has moved on to Nina Agdal.

EXCLUSIVE: Kate's parents eye NYC space to expand family business

Michael and Carole Middleton want to cross the pond.

Zach Galifianakis attends 'Hangover' premiere minus much of his beard

The 43-year-old actor hit the red carpet with a brand new balbo bard.

Cops visit Bieber over reports of reckless driving

Bieber riding fast has left his neighbors furious, according to a report.

Kate Upton back in Victoria's Secret after weight diss

Not only is she gorgeous, but blond bombshell Kate Upton apparently doesn’t hold grudges.

PHOTOS: Stacy Keibler forgets to zip up, flashes thong

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

CHIC FLICK: Film with graphic lesbian sex scene wins at Cannes

"Blue Is the Warmest Color: The Life of Adele" took Cannes' top honor.

PHOTOS: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' films in NYC

The shoot included a tender moment between Spidey and a child dressed up as the iconic character.

LOVE HURTS! Danica Patrick, boyfriend crash at Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR's royal couple hit a major bump on the road at the Coca-Cola 600.

Graphic novel 'Strange Attractors' is love letter to NYC

Mathematics + impending doom + a New York City setting = a heck of a MacGuffin.

Which A-list star will play Hillary in film?

Reese Witherspoon and Scarlet Johansson are vying to play the former Secretary of State.

NYC entrepreneur renovates massive building for eco-friendly activities

Baldev Duggal's new structure is a testament to green building.

JLaw's stalker arrested for harassing star's brother

Zhao Han Cong was ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination.

Burlesque star killed in party bus crash

The performer known as Sparkly Devil was reportedly killed when her husband's Honda crashed.

Paul McCartney pays respects to Elvis at Gracelend

Paul McCartney made his first visit to the one-time home of the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll and left a gift.

Blogger blasts 'overshare parents' in new book

Blair Koening, 30, slams moms and dads who post pictures of giving birth and placenta smoothies.

Aussie Rules football player confronts racist teen fan

Sydney Swans star forward Adam Goodes — who is an Aboriginal Australian — called out the young fan.

PHOTOS: Amanda Bynes: From child star to hot mess

Amanda Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out her downward spiral.

Is this Kim's long-lost transvestite sister?

Either Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy hormones caused her to sprout a beard, or she has a zany lookalike.

Ryan Lochte dumped by longtime girlfriend ... over the phone

Oh yeah, Ladies: Ryan Lochte is single again.

WARNING GRAPHIC: The Hulk shares gory photos of burned hand

The Hulkster tussled with a radiator this weekend and lost.

Rob Lowe's 'Behind the Candelabra' role was 'really painful'

The actor underwent an eye-popping transformation for the HBO biopic about Liberace.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston isn't the only over 40 celeb looking fit and fab

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

Roman Polanski: Birth control pill ‘masculinized’ women

Polanski also believes the leveling of the sexes is "idiotic."

A real thrill ride: WATCH Six Flags' newest scare

The SkyScreamer at Six Flags Over Texas takes thrill riders a dizzying 400 feet up into the air.

PHOTOS: The best and worst movies about our soldiers

Check out the best and the worst war movies of all time.

PHOTOS: YUM! Celebs who love ice cream

Think celebs have the perfect diet and always exercise proper etiquette? Think again!

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Chris Brown fender-bender could result in jail time

The minor incident could turn into a major problem for the singer.

Wild Amanda Bynes attacks Rihanna on Twitter ...

Amanda Bynes has picked a new target, and this time her Twitter rage is directed at Rihanna.

... while Chris Brown moves in with his ex

Brown, 24, and Tran, 23, are now living together, three weeks after his split from RiRi.

CONFIDENTI@L: Tamara Ecclestone's fiance gets riled up

Tempers were racing on the eve of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.

Yeezus! Houston cops shut down Kanye West screening of 'New Slaves'

The rapper's controversial new music video was cancelled a trio of times.

Mystery of anteater's 'Virgin birth' solved

Scientists were left baffled after mom Armani gave birth to little Archie in April.

'Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul ties the knot in Malibu

"I'm the luckiest man on the planet," Paul told People magazine of his bride.

Ben Affleck receives honorary doctorate

Affleck has received one of six honorary doctorate degrees from Brown University.

Angelina Jolie loses aunt to breast cancer

Jolie also lost her mother to cancer.

WATCH: Will Smith's 'Fresh Prince' dance reunion

Smith has no problem reliving his past — especially if it involves the "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" days.

Bill dreams of 'Jeannie' in Vienna

Barbara Eden was one of several celebrities to help ring in the 21st Life Ball in Austria.

Brazilian Tony Kanaan ends Indy drought with first 500 win

Kanaan took the lead with three laps to go, then coasted across the finish line.

2 Japan melons fetch $15,700 at auction

Sale marks one of the highest prices ever paid for the coveted orange-fleshed fruit.

PHOTOS: World's largest LEGO model lands in NYC

The Force was strong in Manhattan's Times Square on May 23, 2013 as gawkers witnessed the landing of the replica of a "Star Wars" X-Wing fighter, the largest LEGO model ever assembled.

PHOTOS: Stars stun at 2013 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala

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 ...

PHOTOS: Before Indy, there was the Vanderbilt Cup

We dug out some rare photos from our vault to commemorate this weekend's big race.

'Big Bang Theory' actress Mayim Bialik finalizes divorce

"Big Bang Theory" star Mayim Bialik has finalized her divorce from ex-husband Michael Stone. According to TMZ, Bialik, 37, and her husband of 9 years seemed to have settled amicably, each taking one of the homes they owned together.

Registration on cheaters’ dating site skyrockets after ‘Simpsons’ spoof

D’oh! New registrants surged 230% on AshleyMadison.com.

Chris Brown living with Karreuche Tran: report

Karreuche Tran apparently doesn't mind coming between Chris Brown and his on-and-off girlfriend Rihanna. According to TMZ, Brown, 24, and Tran, 23, are now living together, three weeks after his split from the "Stay" singer.

Confidenti@l: Bethenny Frankel's active hex life

Can a witch doctor save the set of Bethenny Frankel’s new talk show?

Former 'Sopranos' star lives large in TV, family

Hamill: Steve Schirripa plays it all by old-fashioned Brooklyn rules.

Charlie Sheen changes back to Carlos Estevez for new 'Machete' flick

The “Two and a Half Men" star has opted to go by his given name.

Acting is all in the family for Smiths

Will and Jaden Smith have working together down to a science. “You know how Johnny Depp and Tim Burton always do movies together, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio? We’ll have a relationship like that,” Jaden, 14, tells New York magazine in this week’s issue.

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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

SEE IT: Boston Marathon heroes throw out first pitch at Fenway

Roy officially introduced as new Avs coach

The Colorado Avalanche have introduced Patrick Roy as their new coach as they turn to the Hall of Fame goalie to revive a franchise he once led to prominence.

Members of Congress urge Redskins to dump name

Ten members of Congress are urging the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is offensive to many Native Americans. The representatives said Tuesday they’ve sent letters to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins sponsor FedEx and the other 31 NFL franchises.

Phoenix confirms hiring of ex-Suns guard Hornacek as coach

The Suns turned to a former player after one of the worst seasons in franchise history, officially hiring Jeff Hornacek as their new coach Tuesday. Hornacek spent the first six of his 14 seasons as an NBA player with Phoenix.

MLB Power Rankings: NL Central is where it's at

What, exactly, is going on in the National League Central these days? That division has three of the top four records in baseball, which, frankly, we find absurd. But the Cardinals are best at 32-17 and the Reds and Pirates are tied for third best at 31-19. Very impressive.

Reds' Baker wants Garza, Cueto to duke it out

Reds manager Dusty Baker says he doesn’t understand why Cubs pitcher Matt Garza was incensed by Johnny Cueto’s pitch high over David DeJesus’ head. Baker said Monday that the Cincinnati ace “couldn’t have hit Wilt Chamberlain with that pitch.”

SEE IT: Boyfriend causes Danica's wreck at Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR's royal couple hit a major bump on the road at the Coca-Cola 600. Danica Patrick crashed out of Sunday's race after boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr. nudged her No. 10 Chevy into Brad Keselowski on lap 319, causing irreperable damage to both cars.

Nadal shrugs off shaky start at French Open

Rafael Nadal survived an early scare and successfully began his bid for an eighth French Open title by rallying past Daniel Brands of Germany, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-3. Nadal fell behind when he was broken in the ninth game and was on the verge of digging a deeper hole Monday.

Serena drubs first-round foe at the French Open ... then speaks French!

Serena Williams won her opening match at the French Open, and then achieved a career breakthrough by speaking French to the crowd for the first time “‘I’m a beginner,” Williams said — referring to her French, not tennis. Her play spoke volumes Sunday.

Venus bids adieu in first round of French Open

Grimacing after some poor shots, leaning over with hands on knees while catching her breath after others, Venus Williams left the French Open after the first round for the first time since 2001.

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