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That's amore! Daughter of late mob boss 'The Chin' says he has voiced his approval from beyond the grave of her same-sex marriage to longtime girlfriend that she met while talking to ghosts

The FBI might want to arrange for surveillance of a supernatural sort when the daughter of late Genovese crime family boss Vincent (The Chin) Gigante gets hitched to her longtime girlfriend later this month. read full story »

'He wants to control everything about your life': Glenn Beck goes after Mayor Bloomberg during NRA speech as kids take aim

Two 10-year-olds took aim with air pistols, an 11-year-old gawked at a semi-automatic weapon and a 3-year-old soaked up applause for being a National Rifle Association member.

NRA head LaPierre tells members to 'never surrender our guns'

The public face of the National Rifle Association implored members Saturday to never give up their weapons in the wake of recent gun control efforts in Congress.

Utah youth soccer referee DIES after being put into coma by teen player's sucker punch: police

Police say a Utah soccer referee who was in a coma after being punched by a teenage player has died. They say 46-year-old Ricardo Portillo of Salt Lake City died late Saturday night.

GOTCHA! Suspects in Bronx shooting of high school senior Alphonza Bryant caught in R.I.

Two gangbangers suspected of killing an innocent Bronx teen who was just weeks from graduating high school were captured in Rhode Island, police sources said Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: Brooklyn state Sen. John Sampson could be charged in corruption probe: sources

A prominent Brooklyn state senator is the latest politician snared in a long-running federal corruption probe, with charges expected against him this week, the Daily News has learned.

Tamerlan Tsarnaev may find final resting place in unmarked grave in Boston suburb

Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev will likely spend eternity in a suburb of the city he terrorized.

My Fair Winona! Actress dishes on new thriller's challenges

Hamill: Staten Island man pledges life to Jesus, helping others after Sandy damage

Hurricane Sandy destroyed his home, his van and his business. But Aiman Youssef, 43, is still thankful.

Lupica: Don't forget how Knicks got to semi-finals vs. Pacers

The Knicks have won 58 basketball games this season, and won a playoff series for the first time since the spring of 2000.

Raissman: If NFL is out, ESPN & Foxies will jump at Tebow

Does Tim Tebow have a TV future? No doubt the former Heisman Trophy winner, released by the Jets last week, would like to appear in front of a camera playing quarterback in the National Football League.That now is a longshot.

Homeless man donates $250 to Catholic charity that fed him for nearly 20 years

An elderly homeless man who has relied on the kindness of strangers to survive recently paid it forward. Ed Denst, 77, donated $250, all in $1 bills, to the Catholic charity the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles. “I was shocked,” board president Claire Padama told CBS LA.

Father of Iowa teen accused of murdering his mother thought ‘I killed Mom’ text was a joke

William Crooks, 41, testified on Friday about a text he received from his son on March 24, 2012 that said "Dad this is Noah. I killed Mom accidentally. I regret it. Come home now please."

Brooklyn Nets will have to wait until next year after Game 7 loss to Bulls

The crowd showed up. Brooklyn's moment arrived. And the Nets shriveled.

We have Orb-it! 5-1 favorite wins Kentucky Derby in thrilling finish at muddy Churchill Downs

Orb surged among bettors and used a late surge to win the 139th Kentucky Derby.

Man gunned down in cold blood less than a week after being released from prison

A man fresh out of prison was killed and his brother critically wounded in a cold-blooded shooting in Queens Friday night, police sources and witnesses said.

Journalist James Foley may be held by Syria, investigation reveals

American conflict journalist James Foley disappeared in Syria 163 days ago, leaving his family with questions about his whereabouts — questions that a five-month investigation may have answered.

Israeli strike on Syria targeted missile shipment

An Israeli airstrike against Syria was targeting a shipment of advanced missiles believed to be bound for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Israeli officials confirmed Saturday.

Crowds brave extra security, rain at Kentucky Derby

Rain and extra security slowed down morning crowds at the Kentucky Derby, but thousands of poncho-covered racing fans were still expected to fill Churchill Downs.

Man swallowed by hungry, hungry hippo lives to tell the tale

He was swallowed whole by a hippopotamus — and lived to tell the tale. The hippo attack, on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, happened 17 years ago, but Paul Templer this week recounted the tale to The Guardian. “There was no transition at all, no sense of approaching danger,” he recalled of the mauling.

Two bodies found at site of U.S. plane crash in Kyrgyzstan

The KC-135 took off from the U.S. military transit center at Manas airport, which U.S. forces maintain for operations in Afghanistan, and exploded in midair. A third person on board was still unaccounted for.

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.

'Revenge-porn victim' breaks silence in aftermath of viral nude photos she says were posted by ex

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.

Quacks! Child accused of cheating in national art contest -- Did she? You decide

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.

Jodi Arias murder trial goes to jury after weeks of testimony

The murder case against Jodi Arias in the death of her onetime boyfriend has gone to the jury, which is weighing weeks of evidence and the defendant’s ever-changing version of events. After closing arguments, the panel deliberated for just about an hour Friday before concluding for the day.

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.

Rihanna heats up sideline as Nets go cold in Game 7

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.

Cops talk suicidal would-be jumper down from top of Brooklyn Bridge tower

A despondent man was taken into custody after he climbed to the top of a Brooklyn Bridge tower and threatened to jump on Saturday, cops said.

Shiny dog bowl ignites fire in California, officials say

A Northern California couple might be able to blame this one on the dog. Authorities say sun refracted off the dog’s shiny water bowl and ignited a fire at Terry and Shay Weisbrich’s Santa Rosa home on Wednesday afternoon.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: NYCHA's solution to major repair backlog: CANCEL them at rate of 58G per month!

The City Housing Authority apparently has found an effective way to draw down its huge backlog of 470,000 apartment repair requests — throw them out.

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.

Massive crime ring busted in China over RAT meat that was passed off as lamb

Police in Shanghai have busted a $1 million crime ring that was allegedly passing off the meat of rodents and other small animals as mutton.

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.

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.

Ruff justice! Dog saves blind owner from dual dangers

A guide dog for a legally blind Philadelphia woman chased away burglars in her home and helped her dial 911, also saving his 54-year-old owner from a potential gas explosion in her house after the would-be thieves turned on her gas stove.

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.

Knightley ties knot in intimate ceremony

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.

Five U.S. service members killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan

Five U.S. service members were killed on Saturday by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the latest deadly attack against international troops since the Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive this week.

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.

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.

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The Score: The trials of Tebow ahead

Tim Tebow has fallen. Now, he gets to learn to get up. Welcome to the best part of the Tim Tebow story, the part where the master of motivational locker room speeches finds a way to speak to himself on matters of real life.

End Zone: RPI's Hermann survives abusive father, looks for NFL shot

After all the moves and hardships, all the unrest that has followed him around as if it were his shadow, the most intriguing prospect in the NFL had something very good happen last week. His agent, Jeffrey Dobin, got a call and a free-agent contract offer from the San Diego Chargers.

Rosario's ride smooth as silk

Joel Rosario remembers watching Funny Cide win the 2003 Kentucky Derby under Jose Santos from his home in the Dominican Republic. Only 18 at the time, Rosario knew he wanted to win America’s most famous race, too. Only 18 at the time, Rosario knew he wanted to win America’s most famous race, too.

Madden: Have no fear, Red Sox fans, your underdogs are here!

With apologies to the great songwriter George Gershwin, who told us how “they all laughed at Christopher Columbus when he said the world was round. They all laughed when Edison recorded sound,” they also all laughed when Larry Lucchino referred to the $154 million Boston Red Sox as “scrappy underdogs” this spring.

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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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.

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.

#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.

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.

Ex-Playmate flaunts post-baby bikini bod

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.

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.

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.

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Gunmen open fire on restaurant crowd in Puerto Rico: 4 killed, 6 injured

Four people have been killed and six others injured in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico. Police said in a statement Saturday that a 45-year-old woman and her 17-year-old daughter are among the victims.

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.

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E!'s Twitter hacked: Bieber called 'gay'

Don’t Belieb a word of it. The Twitter account for E! Online was hacked Saturday.

See great moments of the 139th Kentucky Derby

Orb, with jockey Joel Rosario atop, won the race at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Wild fashions from the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby: The crazy hats, wild fans and major celebrities of the 139th Run for the Roses.

'Hot' Miley can't keep Maxim mag's secret

Whoops! Miley Cyrus had one sexy slip-up via Twitter. The 20-year-old star took to her social media to reveal that she has been crowned no. 1 on Maxim’s hot 100 list, blowing the lid on the mag’s annual list before they publicly announced it.

PHOTOS: Orb rides to Kentucky Derby win

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

Kristen Stewart gets in fender-bender

Oops! Kristen Stewart found herself in a collision. The 23-year-old actress was involved in a minor fender-bender Friday in Los Angeles while out visiting a friend, a source told E! News.

Mutt-ical marijuana? Vet gives pot to pets in pain

Dr. Doug Kramer, who runs the Vet Guru animal center in Chatsworth, Calif., believes that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, is just what the doctor ordered for pets in pain.

LiLo's lawyer worked 'all night' to smooth over drama

The “Mean Girls” star checked into California’s Betty Ford Center shortly before midnight Friday, barely making a court deadline after she bolted from another rehab early Thursday, sources confirmed to the Daily News.

World Naked Gardening Day is here — get digging

Participants ditched their clothes and planted some flowers to celebrate the 10th annual World Naked Gardening Day.

Did Yankee great Mickey Mantle use a corked bat?

An X-ray reveals cork in a baseball bat used by the Hall of Famer.

SEE IT! PETA not amused over Gov. Christie's squash

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie played superhero Friday to a visiting group of schoolchildren when he squashed a spider that wandered onto his desk.

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.

PHOTOS: The week in politics as Conan cracks wise with First Lady

Time to catch up on the week in politics! Relive the highlights with our favorite photos of the past seven days. In this week's edition, a young football hero visits the White House, Vice President Biden reaches out and Anthony Weiner passes the puck.

Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' sues literary agent for stealing her royalties

Acclaimed writer Harper Lee, the 87-year-old author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” filed a lawsuit against her literary agent Friday claiming he took advantage of her age and ill-health to steal her royalties.

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HEY GIRL! Ryan Gosling goes shirtless, boxes for 'Only God Forgives'

In a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming movie, the actor shows off his moves while training for a fight scene.

'The Office' stars visit Scranton, Pa. for finale party

The actors who play Pam, Jim, Dwight and other beloved characters from the long-running NBC show "The Office" are visiting the northeastern Pennsylvania city that is home to their fictional firm ahead of the series finale this month.

SEE THEM: Gerbils take stage at annual pageant

Ever think your gerbil could do more in life than its cage in your living room will allow? Dozens of gerbils are scurrying to New England this weekend in the hopes of squeaking out a victory in an annual pageant held by the American Gerbil Society.

PHOTOS: See the best celeb pics of the week

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Sarah Jessica Parker: 'Sex and the City 3' movie 'would be wonderful'

The actress mused about the possibility of adding another installment to the adventures of Carrie Bradshaw & Co.

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.

'Star Wars' fans: May the 4th Be With You!

You’d have to go back a long time ago (and a seeming galaxy far, far away) to find a better time to be a Star Wars fan. Saturday may be May 4 on most people’s calendars, but it’s better known as “May the Fourth Be With You” to Star Wars fans.

Jaime King, husband expecting first child

Jaime King, star of the CW show "Hart of Dixie," is pregnant with her first child. Us Weekly confirmed on Friday that the 34-year-old actress and her filmmaker husband Kyle Newman, 37, are expecting a baby later this year.

Awkward! HBO launches app that transforms celebs into unsightly messes

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.

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

Ellen DeGeneres turned back time via Instagram.The comedic daytime host posted a hilarious photo Tuesday of herself and the iconic singer Cher donning the exact same see-through ensemble.

Carey Mulligan dishes on DiCaprio and 'Great Gatsby'

Carey Mulligan has been nominated for an Oscar and traveled around the world filming roles for big-name directors. But the 27-year-old starlet admitted to Flaunt magazine that her turn in Baz Luhrman's "The Great Gatsby" gave her a little bit of stage right.

'Star Wars' fan covered in tattoos recreates 22 life-sized characters

Luke Kaye, 41, has already proved his Jedi-like loyalty to the franchise by covering his back with Star Wars tattoos. He also runs a fancy name shop he named "Skywalkers."

'CULTURE WAR': Tens of thousands of gun owners descend on Houston

Houston buzzed Friday with tens of thousands of gun owners revved up for the National Rifle Association’s first convention since the Newtown school massacre and a pro-firearm victory on Capitol Hill.

Rick Perry channels inner action hero in NRA video

Texas Gov. Rick Perry got action hero treatment when he helped kick off the NRA’s annual gathering of gun advocates on Friday.

PAIN AT THE PUMP: Gas thief goes flying when getaway car drives off too soon

Before the hose was ripped from the fuel dispenser, spewing gas everywhere, it tightened into a human slingshot and sent the woman from Down Under up and over.

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.

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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.

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The Score Hears: South Korean logo is 'risk-y business

The 2018 Winter Games are nearly five years away, giving the South Korean host city of PyeongChang plenty of time to reconsider the official emblem.

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.”