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'I will chain my body to it': Daughter of slain Newtown principal vows extreme measures to stop reopening of Sandy Hook school

The daughter of the slain principal of Sandy Hook Elementary School vowed Friday to chain herself to the building if officials in Newtown try to reopen it. read full story »

'These people are trying to make money off the worst day in American history': Plan to charge $20+ for 9/11 museum outrages

Unlike some other museums in the city, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum will charge a mandatory fee — not just a suggested donation — for access to the museum.

'Pay to grieve’ 9/11 museum is a national disgrace and a crime at $25

The world’s most expensive memorial — the National September 11th Memorial and Museum — nearly became a fiscal flatliner, it was learned this week.

No room for a terrorist: Burial ground for Tamerlan Tsarnaev not easy to find

Four cemeteries in three states have refused to accept the battered corpse of dead Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, said the Massachusetts funeral director tasked with finding his final resting place.

Israel targets chemical weapons in Syria, launches airstrike: report

U.S. officials said Friday Israeli forces launched an attack on a weapons site, potentially containing chemical weapons.

'Revenge-porn victim' breaks her silence in aftermath of her nude photos going viral when ex posted them

Once a victim of an online tormentor, Florida PhD student Holly Jacobs is now speaking out over her ordeal. Years ago, she had been horrified to see nude images of her popping up on the internet.

Lupica: A little less than heroically, Melo gets it won and done

You give Carmelo Anthony all props for helping to secure the win, for making the shots he had to make. But if you saw the game you know that the Knicks carried him.

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HEARTLESS fundraisers shut down after scamming $10 million from breast cancer charity donors

A judge has ordered closed a fundraising firm that duped donors into giving to a sham Long Island breast cancer charity.

9/11 Museum plan to charge for admission sparks outrage

People making the pilgrimage to Ground Zero will have to pony up anywhere from $20 to $25 to descend into the new subterranean museum when it finally opens next April.

Pedophile murder suspect needs psychiatric help: his lawyer

The attorney for a 27-year-old pedophile accused of strangling his mother’s boyfriend, then burying the body in the back yard, says the sicko needs psychiatric help before his case proceeds.

No more lights out! Post-Sandy emergency plan: solar street lights, better 311

The next time a devastating hurricane bears down on New York, the city will have more evacuation zones, additional rescue boats and a backup phone system for nonemergency calls so people in crisis can get through to help.

John Liu's mayoral campaign raises $65,000, red flags

Cash is king for Controller John Liu’s mayoral campaign. While most campaign contributors write checks to their chosen candidates, records show that Liu has received 895 donations in cash — far more than other candidates.

Miracle recovery! Kitten doused in gasoline and set on fire makes amazing comeback — WATCH

Justin, a 5-week-old kitten who weighs just 1 pound, is making an inspiring recovery after being dumped on a Philadelphia street after a horrific attack.

What made him snap? Texas airport shooter had no prior record

Police are trying to learn what made a soft-spoken 29-year-old Texas man snap. At a news conference Friday morning, one day after Carnell Marcus Moore opened fire at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport before taking his own life, police said they were searching computers that belonged to the man.

Ex-detainees collect letters for American jailed in North Korea

Journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling know what it feels like to be isolated in the most isolated country in the world. These two American citizens spent five months trapped in a North Korean detainment center in 2009.

Hip-hop producer AraabMuzik shot during attempted robbery

Hip-hop producer AraabMuzik was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night after being shot in an attempted robbery. A representative for AraabMuzik, born Abraham Orellana, told the Associated Press on Thursday that the drum machine maestro is "alive and well" after the incident.

Elderly man with a cane eyed in Miami-area crime wave — VIDEO

Surveillance footage shows an older man, holding a cane and appearing to be confused, near the entrance of a Coral Gables residential building. Cops think he used this ruse to gain entry.

Bloomberg personally loans $15 million to 9/11 museum

Mayor Bloomberg has dug into his deep pockets to help out the National September 11 Memorial and Museum until it fully opens next year, the Daily News has learned. Hizzoner has loaned the struggling institution $15 million from his personal piggy bank as the project’s price tag continues to swell, said a source with knowledge of the transaction.

3-year-old boy fatally shoots himself in the face after finding gun in backpack of granny high on meth

Rachel Spry faces charges of manslaughter, misconduct involving weapons, possession of dangerous drugs after her grandson Darren Nez, died from a gunshot wound.

Girl, 6, reinstated as duck stamp contest winner

A 6-year-old girl from Burbank, S.D., was reinstated as the winner of a national duck stamp competition on Thursday. Even though her oil painting of a canvasback duck won the 2013 Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest on April 19, Madison Grimm was notified a week later that she had been disqualified.

VP Biden: Sexually abused women don't report assaults because they fear getting ‘raped again' by system

Biden says many women who are abused are ashamed and embarrassed. He says it takes enormous courage for women to come forward and ask for help after being victims of domestic violence.

All shook up! Cop chasing crook on Elvis Presley Blvd. ends up smashing car into pole — SEE IT

Officer Jonathon Bond was chasing a non-seatbelt-wearing suspect on Elvis Presley Blvd. in Memphis on Monday when he clipped a guy wire and sent the vehicle flying.

More than 700 killed in Iraq in April the highest monthly death toll since June 2008

Iraq has grown more volatile as the civil war in neighboring Syria strains fragile relations between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims. Tensions are at their highest since U.S. troops pulled out in December 2011.

Ricin-tainted dust mask tests positive for suspect’s DNA

A dust mask that tested positive for ricin also contained DNA from a Mississippi man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others, an FBI agent testified Thursday.

We are not alone! Ex-Congressmen agree: Aliens exist and have visited Earth in UFOs

After a five-day onslaught of testimony by paranormal lobbying group, ex-lawmakers are convinced aliens are out there.

SMUG SHOTS: Couple busted for having sex on the beach don't seem the least bit upset after arrest

Ward Powell, 53, told Palm Beach cops he ‘couldn't control himself’ after going skinny dipping and kissing with 34-year-old Tanya E Wheeler on Tuesday morning.

John Williamson, free love pioneer and 'messiah of sex,' dies at 80

Williamson was a co-founder of Topanga Canyon's Sandstone Retreat, where nudity and free love once took place with abandon.

#FreeRobel: Locked-up bomber pal facing 8 years in prison gets outpouring of support on Twitter

Robel Phillipos, 19, faces up to eight years for allegedly lying to federal authorities investigating the Boston bombings — but the Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pal got a flurry of supportive posts under the hashtag #FreeRobel.

LiLo ends drama with ex-lawyer ahead of rehab

'Appallingly irresponsible': Chinese scientists slammed for creating powerful strains of superflu

A research team combined the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus with the highly infectious H1N1 human virus. The controversial study is meant to explore how new strains of flu may pass between humans and animals.

Obama 'OK' with decision to lower morning-after pill over-the-counter age to 15 amid firestorm over appeal

President Obama said Thursday he was comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.

The clothes make the man: Welfare fraud suspect arrested wearing 'Jail Sucks' T-shirt

Florida man Don Castner, 39, is being held as part of a huge crackdown on alleged benefits cheats called Operation Meal Ticket.

Wounded Iraqi war vet with brain injury and struggling with PTSD faces his nightmares head-on in return to war zone

For retired U.S. Army Captain James Van Thach, a wounded Iraqi war veteran, the only way to face his fears was to make a terrifying return.

Time to rethink your makeup bag: Research shows many lipsticks contain troubling levels of toxic metals

Some of the most popular lipsticks and lip glosses on drugstore shelves include ingredients that aren't so pretty.

Female high school teacher invites student over for tutoring, shows her porn and then rapes her: police

A high school teacher who invited a student over for homework help flicked on porn and forced herself on her victim, police said.

Body of burglar found stuck in chimney weeks after he broke in

The dead body of a suspected burglar was found stuck in an attorney office's chimney weeks after he allegedly tried to break in, police said. Kevin Gough's rotting remains were found trapped in an abandoned area of Moody and Wooley Solicitors' building in Derby, England, on Wednesday.

Company recalls frozen pizzas over possible plastic on pies

Nestle Pizza Co. of Little Chute is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments, including those from California Pizza Kitchen and DiGorno.

The Great Recession was a great depression: Economic downturn cited as U.S. suicide rate jumped

The Great Recession may have been at the root of a great depression that caused suicides to soar among middle-aged Americans, a government report speculates.

Boyfriend of missing college softball star shoots himself in head in police parking lot as cops try to question him

Police in Eden Prairie, a Twin Cities suburb, said David Roe had agreed to speak to investigators about the disappearance of his girlfriend, Mandy Matula (right), 24, when he drove to police headquarters at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Carey Mulligan dishes on DiCaprio and 'Great Gatsby'

WATCH: TV reporter notes hockey team’s 'tremendous amount of sex' instead of 'success'

How did she know that? A TV reporter was left red-faced after saying live how stars of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team had enjoyed a 'tremendous amount of sex during the regular season.'

Family bonding: Mom and son run sex shop selling kinky clothing and toys

The mother, Ida Burd, works the front part of the store, where lacy and skimpy underclothes are sold.

The Oracle of Omaha has spoken: Jobs, economy still improving ... but very slowly

"The economy is improving, not at a rapid clip, but this country has done well since 2008 — certainly compared to the rest of the world," Warren Buffett said to CNBC.

What a snoozer! Tired Wisconsin thief caught napping on rug

A burglar who broke into a real estate office was busted after falling asleep on a bear skin, police said. Christopher White, 26, decided to take a quick nap after raiding the Burlington, Wis., Remax building Thursday night.

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Rudy and Vyjack being kept under watch at Derby

While all the attention will focus on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, there’s one horse who has been literally watched all week — Vyjack. The Gotham Stakes winner has been under 24-hour video surveillance by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission since arriving at Churchill Downs on April 20.

Smith: Mayweather still putting on the hits at 36

After 17 years in the sport, the last decade spent atop the mythical pound-for-pound list, Floyd Mayweather Jr. should have reached the crossroads by now. Only a handful of the boxers who were with him on the 1996 U.S. Olympic boxing team remain active.

Finally! Knicks survive Celtics for first playoff series win since 2000

The Knicks finally ended 13 years of postseason futility — and perhaps ended the Kevin Garnett era as well — by defeating the Boston Celtics, 88-80, Friday night in a Game 6 that featured a nearly epic collapse before a struggling and hurting Carmelo Anthony rescued his team in the final minutes and avoided the uncertainty of a winner-take-all Game 7.

LeBron to win fourth MVP award in five years

LeBron James is getting his fourth Most Valuable Player award — and the only mystery left is whether the vote was unanimous. The Miami Heat star will be introduced Sunday as the award winner, according to a person familiar with the results and who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not publicly announced this year’s recipient.

Is she having a meltdown? Amanda Bynes' bizarre antics

Whoa! This racehorse is now an abstract painter

Watch: San Diego real estate agent raps on market

There's a new rap sensation in town. But Jay-Z can rest easy — he won't be taking your crown anytime soon. San Diego real estate agent Rafael Alberto Perez unleashed his self-produced music video on the world earlier this week.

Mozambique rhinoceros population almost nonexistent because of poachers: experts

JOHANNESBURG — Mozambique’s rhinoceros population was wiped out more than a century ago by big game hunters. Reconstituted several years ago, the beasts again are on the brink of vanishing from the country by poachers seeking their horns for sale in Asia.

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MADAME President in 2016? Powerful lobbyist wants to see it happen... and Hillary just happens to be available!

One of the most prominent advocacy groups promoting women in politics launched a major campaign Thursday to elect America’s first female President in 2016.

Leopold Engleitner, oldest male concentration camp survivor, dies at 107

An Austrian organization that tracks the fate of Nazi concentration camp inmates says that one of the oldest known survivors has died aged 107.

'Television viewer' who spotted Tiger Woods' illegal drop at Masters was pro golfer David Eger: report

The 'television viewer' who spotted Tiger Woods' illegal drop in the second round of the Masters, throwing the tournament into controversy, was hardly a casual spectator.

Psycho psychiatrist jailed for booby-trapping Oregon mountain bike trails, injuring three

Dr. Jackson Dempsey, 57, hurt three cyclists on national forest trails outside Ashland, Ore. last year.

Ellen 'turns back time' in Cher's iconic body suit

Cops win $5.8M because token booth clerk failed to call police when they were being beaten up

The Transit Authority has been ordered to pay $5.8 million to two female cops who were beaten-up by a man in drag in a Times Square subway station while the token booth clerk looked on — and didn’t lift a finger to help.

SURPRISE! Teachers fear for their lives after ambush by masked gunmen ... only to find out it was a drill

Instructors at Halfway, Ore.’s Pine Eagle Charter School were understandably startled when two men in masks and hoodies barged in and started screaming and shooting.

Teen faces terror charges for Boston Marathon Facebook post

A Massachusetts high schooler is facing federal terror charges for posting to Facebook rap lyrics mentioning the Boston Marathon bombing and the White House.

Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie to headline CGI event

In a lineup already generating buzz as a preview of 2016, Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie are scheduled to share a stage at an upcoming Clinton Global Initiative America conference in Chicago.

Motorcycle-school bus crash injures dad, daughter

A dad and his 7-year-old daughter were hurt when their motorcycle crashed into a school bus in Brooklyn Friday morning, authorities and sources said. The riders clipped the side of the bus at Glenmore Ave. and Warwick St. in East New York about 7:30 a.m., authorities said.

Let it ride on Verrazano! Three-year-old colt named after iconic Staten Island bridge is 4-1 shot in the Kentucky Derby

It costs $15 to cross the Verrazano, but on Derby Day Saturday, you can take a ride for just $2. That’s what it takes to get on board with the 3-year-old colt named after the Staten Island-to-Brooklyn span, who is a 4-1 shot in the 138th “Running of the Roses” at Churchill Downs.

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Brother brutally stabs sister to death for spending 'too little time at home' in Jordan 'honor killing'

A woman was brutally stabbed to death by her own brother for daring to leave her house alone, police in Jordan said. Her throat was slit, and she was knifed more than 20 times in the horrific 'honor killing' reportedly carried out 'to cleanse the family honor.'

British millionaire sentenced to 10 years in jail for selling bogus bomb detectors

Judge: James McCormick showed ‘cavalier disregard’ for possible consequences of selling bogus bomb detectors

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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman mourned

Heavy metal gods and rock stars are taking to Twitter to pay tribute to Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died of liver failure Thursday following complications from a spider bite.

Charlie Sheen’s twin boys taken away from Brooke Mueller

Charlie Sheen's twin boys were taken out of custody of their mother, Brooke Mueller late Thursday night.Officials have reportedly deemed Mueller's home an "unsafe environment" for children, according to TMZ.

WATCH: ‘Teen Mom’ Farrah Abraham defends sex tape

“Teen Mom” Farrah Abraham is speaking out again on the controversy over her sex tape. The reality star, 21, posted a video to Keek.com defending her porn debut, "Farrah Abraham: Backdoor Teen Mom." Abraham reportedly sold the video to Vivid Entertainment for close to $1 million.

Lauer dances around Curry controversy on 'Tonight Show'

Matt Lauer may not complain, but he sure does dance. The 'Today' show host, who has been involved in controversy surrounding Ann Curry's departure from the morning show stopped by the “Tonight Show” Thursday and, although he steered clear on the subject, he did reveal, "it's been an interesting year."

Rockers to unite for ‘Boston Strong’ benefit concert

A burly line up of bands will play a “Boston Strong” benefit concert this month - with all funds going to help those most affected by the tragic events of April 15.

PepsiCo cuts ties with Lil Wayne over Emmitt Till lyric

PepsiCo is cutting its ties with Lil Wayne after the rapper made a crude reference to civil rights martyr Emmett Till in a song.

'I have to obey your orders!?'

WATCH Reese Witherspoon mouth off to Atlanta cops before being busted for disorderly conduct.

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ revival to end Broadway run early

Producers said Friday the show starring former “American Idol” contestant Constantine Maroulis and singer Deborah Cox will play its final show May 12.

Nicki Minaj: Mariah Carey is 'insecure and bitter'

The rivalry between "American Idol" judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey keeps heating up. On Wednesday's episode of "Idol," Carey, 42, took a jab at Minaj, remarking that the "Starships" singer had never had a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

offbeat couples with fetishes take center stage on 'I'm Married to a ...'

VH1’s new docuseries, “I’m Married to a ...” showcases offbeat couples with fetishes, disabilities and possibly even minor mental issues who have found love — even if it’s in odd places.

Demi Lovato: My friends abandoned me in rehab

Demi Lovato learned post rehab it's the quality of your friends, not the quantity. The “X Factor” judge reveals in a new interview with the U.K.'s Company Magazine that she really realized who her true friends were after spending three months in rehab in 2010.

Jay-Z calls out Taylor Swift on 'Great Gatsby' soundtrack

The music mogul references the country singer's feud with Kanye West.

Rihanna's MAC lipstick sells out in 3 hours

Fans of the sexy singer were eager to buy a piece of her new makeup collection.

PHOTOS: World Trade Center amazing transformation

What was once the site of Ground Zero is now the home of the tallest building in New York City.

Watery eyes got your mascara running? Try these tips to beat 'allergy face'

'Tis the season for pollen — and waterproof mascara!

WATCH: Nicole Kidman gets playful in vitamin ad

Kidman really let loose in a newly released campaign.

Spielberg to direct ‘American Sniper’ starring Bradley Cooper

Spielberg has his sights set on his next project, a movie about former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle.

WATCH hockey player left in pool of blood after hit

Montreal Canadiens center Lars Eller was taken from the ice on a stretcher.

Raissman: NBA Playoffs exposing mental makeup of Knicks

In the space of about 48 hours, the Knicks have gone from an anointed team to a bunch of jerks.

Trekkies swarm ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ London premiere

Set gazers to stunned. Hundreds of fans lined up six deep in London's Leicester Square to catch a glimpse.

Confidenti@l: Power elite Bill Gates, Al Gore, Tony Blair and more go global at Milken Institute talks

It sure is smart in here. The Milken Institute’s Global Conference wound down Wednesday night at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where power players including Michael Milken, Bill Gates, Tony Blair, AOL chairman Steve Case and L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa had gathered for five days of panel discussions, performances and receptions designed to solve all the world’s problems.

George Jones gets star-studded final farewell

There was more humor than sadness at Jones’ funeral at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Jeter boots it through lower Manhattan

Derek Jeter is back in New York, but he doesn’t appear ready to return to the diamond.

Rapper says he received oral sex on stage 'without his consent'

Danny Brown has come under fire for an incident that occurred at his April 26 tour stop in Minneapolis.

Tag you're it: Now you can tag friends on Instagram

Now you can tag your friends in those sepia-filtered photos. Instagram’s latest feature takes a page from Facebook’s playbook — letting users add names to their photographs. The company announced the change on its blog Thursday.

Rolling Stones struggling to sell $600 concert tickets

Wild horses couldn't drag many of the most die-hard of Rolling Stones fans to the kick-off show.

Sleaze alert: Danish TV personality show where he judges nude women

Thomas Blachman and a fat, wire-haired toady make fun of naked women’s bodies.

At home with Nate Berkus

He’s too handsome. He hobnobs with Oprah. His eyes are as blue as a cloudless sky. He’s too good to be true.

New invention creates a tissue box with manners

This box says "bless you" after you sneeze.

Iconic 'Gingerbread House' hits the market for $11M

The rough-hewn Arts and Crafts-style house is on the market.

Not daddy's little girl: Katy Perry’s father calls her ‘devil child’

Katy Perry’s father has labeled his own daughter as a "devil child." According to a report by the UK's The Sun, firebrand preacher Keith Perry has made claims that watching his famous daughter perform is so hellish that he finds himself weeping because the fans are worshipping the "Fireworks" singer instead of God.

Amanda Bynes snaps topless Twitter pics

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.

Gwyneth Paltrow: My marriage has been both 'great' and 'terrible'

The seemingly perfect life of Gwyneth Paltrow has its own setbacks.

PHOTOS: Stars light up the black carpet at 'Gatsby' premiere

The world premiere took place at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York City on May 1, 2013.

Miley Cyrus on edge: 'I don't have time' to be with fiancé Liam

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!"

Can the Folio Prize boost American literature?

New award strives to cast aside geographical prejudices and American writers just might benefit.

Is Mila Kunis the ‘Sexiest Woman in the World?'

Ashton Kutcher is one lucky guy. Mila Kunis, who is no stranger to be thought of as one of Hollywood’s most desirable woman, has been confirmed as FHM magazine’s "sexiest woman in the world "on their 2013 list of 100 women.

Really? KStew voted Best Dressed

Kristen Stewart topped this year’s rankings for the most stylist woman beating out Emma Watson, 23, and the 31-year-old Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton.

Cocaine, heroin suspected in Kris Kross rapper’s death

Chris Kelly, one half of the 1990s hip hop duo Kris Kross, may have taken a mixture of drugs before his death - according to a police report.

Kim K. freaks out during ‘fish pedicure’ in Greece

Te 32-year-old pregnant reality star is sharing her horrific — but hilarious — experience.

Lil Wayne doesn't apologize for offensive Emmett Till lyric

The saying "better late than never" shouldn't always be applicable.

REVEALED: Martha Stewart's Match.com profile

The domestic diva goes by “thegoodlonglife” on Match.com.

Jermaine Dupri calls Kris Kross' Chris Kelly ‘the son I never had’

"You can imagine how bad this hurts,” tweeted Jermaine Dupri.

PHOTOS: Chris Kelly of Kris Kross dead at 34

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

‘American Idol’ ratings hit all-time low

A disappointing season for “American Idol” got a little more disappointing this week, as the show hit an all-time low for viewership.

Gisele is new face of H&M for fall

The Brazillian fashion star has signed up as the latest face of the Swedish fast fashion label.

Video games slow or even reverse mental decay: study

Playing videogames can prevent and even reverse deteriorating brain functions.

PHOTOS: The downward spiral of Amanda Bynes

From to bizarre selfies and Twitter overshares, Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end.

X-RATED: Nude model commutes to 'work' but no one pays her any attention

What does she have to do to get a little attention?

Big-time baggage: LiLo packs 270 outfits for her 90-day stint in rehab

This will be Lohan's sixth trip to rehab.

Shop the Met Ball looks the day after

Fashion site Moda Operandi is going all out on its Met Ball partnership this year.

Snoop Lion lends his roar to combating gun violence

The rapper said his latest track, “No Guns Allowed,” was actually inspired by the Newtown massacre.

Kelly Ripa shares flashback wedding photo on 17th anniversary

Kelly Ripa fondly remembered saying "I do" via Twitter Wednesday.

Most adults get 13% of daily calories JUST from added sugar

A new report suggests that if you are like most adults, you're probably eating, or drinking, too many "added sugars."

WINNING! Jon Cryer gets big pay raise for 'Two and a Half Men'

Cryer will be raking in about $620,000 an episode.

Amanda Seyfried named new face of Givenchy

Seyfried is making a name for herself in the fashion world, and she couldn’t be happier.

Company’s ‘MILF’-themed bra ads sparks anger

Consumers who still remember the film ‘American Pie’ aren’t buying bra retailer True & Co.’s ad pitch to the MILF segment: ‘Mom I'd Like to Fit.’

Mariah and Nick renew vows at Disneyland

It was quite the fairy tale for Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon on Tuesday night.

Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever' closing after six months

A musical based on the meteoric rise of British pop band The Spice Girls that was mauled by the critics is closing six months after its premiere in London, the show's producer said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Khloe Kardashian shows off slim new figure

Think of the pressure you may feel to look a certain way, and then multiply it hundreds, maybe thousands of times -- that's what it's like to live in Hollywood!

Our very own Sistine Chapel! Priest paints every inch of NY church

The religious scenes could have been painted centuries ago.

Hit show 'Downton Abbey' adds its first black character

"Downton Abbey" officially has its first black character. Not to mention a new line of Lady Mary Wear. Executive producer Gareth Naeme said Wednesday that British actor Gary Carr has been cast as Jack Ross, a jazz musician who will have a "recurring role" on the upcoming season four.

Does Brad still have a hold over Jen? Aniston wedding on hold because of Brangelina's nuptials: report

Aniston and Pitt may have divorced in 2005 but according to an Us Weekly report, the 44-year-old actress may still have her ex-husband on the brain.

Royal snub: Princess Eugenie ducks Beyonce sing-a-long

Mrs. Carter held her mic up to the royal’s face so she could sing.

SEE IT: The last steel piece for the spire of One WTC

It is the pinnacle that will make the building one of the Western Hemisphere’s tallest buildings.

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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 ...

They're the perfect match! Couple wears identical outfits for 30 years

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

New York World's Fair 1964

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

Awkward! Most hilarious engagement photos of all time

Love can be a beautiful thing. In the case of these couples, it can also be an awkward thing. Check out the most hilarious engagement photos of all time ...

My Knitted Boyfriend: Designer knits herself the perfect man

Feeling down because you don't have that special guy in your life? Well, now you don't need to feel bad. Check out Dutch designer Noortje de Keijzer My Knitted Boyfriend creation.

Gwyneth Paltrow named 'World's Most Beautiful Woman' 2013

"Iron Man 3" star Gwyneth Paltrow tops People Magazine's "World's Most Beautiful Woman" 2013 roundup, which also includes Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington and Amanda Seyfried.

Racy swimsuit wear at Rio Fashion Week

Models present creations by Triya during the 2014 Summer collections of the Rio Fashion Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 19, 2013.

Canines dress up to be crowned top dog in Beautiful Bulldog contest

Huckleberry sits on the throne after being crowned the winner of the 34th annual Drake Relays Beautiful Bulldog Contest on April 22, 2013, in Des Moines, Iowa. Check out more of the handsome contestants.

Great grey owl gobbles up prey in stunning photo sequence

An nature photographer has captured the exact, deadly moment that a great grey owl zooms in on an unassuming mouse, gobbling it down for dinner ...

Awkward celebrity tan lines

From farmer's tans to bikini top lines, there's nothing white-hot about exposing your pale spots.

Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour

Check out the racy ensembles Beyonce has donned while taking the stage for her Mrs. Carter World Tour.

Animals in sunglasses

Animals wearing stylish shades are sure to put a smile on your face ...

Forget something? Celebrities go braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Unconventional health and beauty routines of the stars

It's a celebrity's job to make sure they're at their best when stepping into the limelight, so it's no wonder why Hollywood's hottest have taken up unconventional beauty routines. From cupping to vampire facials, check out some of the strangest beauty regimens of the stars …

Celebrities wearing short shorts

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

Craziest outfits at Coachella 2013

As Coachella 2013 wraps up, take a look at some of craziest fan outfits (and antics) spotted at this year's annual outdoor music festival.

Coachella 2013: Stars arrive in style at annual music fest

Forget the glitz and the glam of the red carpet -- these celebs are going full-on hippie chic at Coachella 2013 ...

Hilarious restaurant signs and menus

See if you can stomach these hilarious blunders found on everything from restaurant menus to storefront signage ...

Gritty New York City in the 1970s

With pimps and prostitutes populating the streets, an economic collapse and a crime filled subway system, the streets of Manhattan in the 1970s were a gritty and dark place. Check out photographer Leland Bobbe's shots of New York during its period of all-time low.

Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

Harry Potter fans across the globe are grabbing their broomsticks, jumping in the air and snapping pictures that look like they could be scenes straight out of J.K. Rowling's famous franchise.

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Dan Akyroyd and other blues legends perform at Eric Clapton's annual two-night concert, held this year at Madison Square Garden.

'Sports Balls Replaced by Cats': If athletes played ball with felines

The only thing more fur-ocious than big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field? Big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field with cats.

Hilarious roommate notes: Messages left by people fed up with annoying housemates

Check out hilarious messages left by annoyed roommates looking to vent their frustrations in the most passive aggressive way possible ...

How American cities will look if sea level rises due to global warming

Still don't think global warming is real? These photos, showing American cities as they are now and as they will be if sea level rises, may be your game changer. Artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm has compiled renderings of popular tourist destinations nearly under water. They're meant to project the impact of a rising sea level due to global warming - and to bring the alarming results to life.

Behind-the-scenes look at President Obama

Though we all know Barack Obama as our nation's leader, few snapshots show Mr. Obama, the man. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our 44th President.

Sports

Predicting the Kentucky Derby: Who will win the Run for the Roses?

Somebody will make history when the gates open at 6:24 p.m. Saturday for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, and this is how Daily News racing expert Jerry Bossert thinks it will unfold.

Smith: After arrest, Guerrero differentiates himself from Plax

Robert Guerrero rolls his eyes in disbelief when informed that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. said he had never heard of him before Guerrero's last fight - a stunning upset of Andre Berto on Nov. 24.

Carmelo says La La should be upset over comment

Carmelo Anthony says his wife should "be upset" over Jordan Crawford allegedly making a derogatory comment about his celebrity spouse. "I would be upset too if I were her," Anthony said on Friday. "She always gets thrown into the mix of the Boston Celtics series.

Pens get Crosby back for Game 2 vs. Islanders

Sidney Crosby has been cleared by doctors and will play in Game 2 of the NHL playoffs against the Islanders. The Penguins center broke his jaw in a game against the Islanders on March 30 when a deflected puck struck him in the face.

Warriors bounce Nuggets, get Spurs

Stephen Curry scored 22 points to go with eight assists, Andrew Bogut broke out with the best performance of his injury-saddled season and the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Denver Nuggets with a 92-88 victory in Game 6 on Thursday.

Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley

The owner of the Chicago Cubs publicly threatened for the first time Wednesday to move the team out of Wrigley Field if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying he needs millions of dollars in ad revenue to help bankroll the renovation of the storied ballpark.

Want a piece of Kobe? Bryant's mom selling his stuff

Pamela Bryant is organizing the mother of all garage sales. Kobe Bryant's mom, apparently tired of seeing her Hall of Fame-bound son's memorabilia collect dust, is selling some one-of-a-kind items from Kobe's past through New Jersey's Goldin Auctions.

Derby favorite Orb spooked by truck engine noise

Kentucky Derby favorite Orb received a scare Wednesday. When schooling in the paddock for Saturday’s race, the 7-2 choice was spooked when a nearby lift turned its engine on, causing the horse to kick the back of his stall, according to several observers.

Warren Moon: CFL not place for Tebow to fix throwing motion

Tim Tebow struggled to complete passes in the NFL, and the Canadian Football League isn’t the place for him to fine-tune his flawed throwing motion. That’s the opinion of Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon, who says being able to throw is the QB’s “biggest problem.”

Ready Orb Not: Shug's horse morning-line favorite for Roses

The Kentucky Derby is so wide open the track odds maker couldn’t even decide who he was going to set as the morning-line favorite. Mike Battaglia, who has been doing the morning line for the Derby for 40 years, originally had made the undefeated Verrazano the favorite.

Today in photos: The most stunning shots from across the globe

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