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Neighbors saw NAKED women on leashes CRAWLING in the backyard, and a lady clutching an infant, pounding on a window for help... but cops just walked away after being called 3 times

It’s a miracle — times three. The trio of women held hostage for years before their shocking escape were released from a Cleveland hospital in good condition despite their decade in captivity, officials said Tuesday. read full story »

HOUSE OF HORRORS: Kidnap victims were repeatedly raped by captors resulting in five pregnancies, sources say

The three Cleveland women who escaped to freedom Monday evening were repeatedly forced to have sex with their captors, which resulted in several pregnancies, sources said Tuesday.

SICK: At least one woman held captive in Cleveland house was chained to wall 'like some kind of trophy'

The creepy Cleveland house where three women were held captive for a decade was a chamber of horrors from attic to basement.

Neighbors describe man who held three women captive in Cleveland as a loner with a temper

To the world outside 2207 Seymour Ave., Ariel Castro was a musician, a bus driver, a solitary man who kept the shades drawn, the doors locked and the lights dim.

Kidnap suspect's bizarre question to son: Do you think kidnap victims would ever be found?

The son of the chief suspect in the decade-old kidnappings of three Cleveland women who were rescued Monday says his dad bizarrely asked him recently whether one of the women would ever be found.

Mother of Cleveland kidnap victim Michelle Knight says she never gave up hope that her daughter was alive

The mother of one of the three women rescued from a Cleveland home Monday night says she never gave up hope of reuniting with her daughter.

Cleveland kidnapped can ‘lead normal life’: high-profile former child-captives offer sage advice

From one highly publicized kidnapping victim to the women in Cleveland: try to find a semblance of privacy.

New child-molestation claim against Jacko

Dancer Wade Robson's reversing his prior adamant denials and accusing Michael Jackson of molesting him as a minor in shocking lawsuit

A former choreographer for Britney Spears is reversing his prior adamant denials and accusing Michael Jackson of molesting him as a minor, a blockbuster court filing reveals.

EXCLUSIVE: A day after John Sampson's charged with embezzlement, his name pops up in ongoing criminal investigation along with 7 others

A day after state Sen. John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) was charged with embezzlement, prosecutors Tuesday revealed that eight unnamed people “remain the subjects of ongoing criminal investigations.”

Lupica: Carmelo Anthony brings old-school playoff feel back to Madison Square Garden

This was the best of Carmelo Anthony and the best of the whole season for the Knicks with what felt like the whole season on the line, the best of the Knicks at both ends of the court, from the end of the third quarter all the way into the middle of the fourth.

'There isn't enough money:' Boston Marathon fund head says $28 million payout won't help 260 bombing victims

Attorney Kenneth Feinberg said at a public meeting Tuesday that the $28 million One Fund Boston won't pay out nearly enough to fully compensate the families of the three killed or the more than 260 injured, and may not pay much of anything to those with less serious injuries.

Gonzalez: Hudson Yards project on Manhattan's far West Side fails to deliver on promise of affordable housing

City Hall said at least 28% of all new housing would be affordable. Eight years later, just 16% of the units created so far actually are.

Molloy: Brooklyn DA to launch program allowing female felons to serve sentences at home

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes will launch a program to allow women convicted of felonies to serve out their sentences in their homes.

Neighbor heard chilling scream near 'nice guy' Ariel Castro’s home and called police: reports

Juan Perez has lived in the same Cleveland neighborhood for 22 years. His house on Seymour Avenue had friendly neighbors — including Ariel Castro, a musician and former school bus driver. Castro seemed like a “nice” guy, Perez said — the kind who helps fix tires and is friendly with the kids on the street.

State Sen. John Sampson embezzled $440G in foreclosure funds: prosecutors

The case of a Brooklyn state senator charged this week with embezzling $440,000 in escrow funds has exposed a stunning flaw in how sales of foreclosed properties are handled.

EXCLUSIVE: Broken toilets, leaky ceilings and faulty electrical outlets transforming city public schools into horrifying health hazards

Broken toilets, faulty elevators and leaky ceilings — some city public schools are practically slums, according to an analysis of building inspections the school cleaners union released Tuesday.

Charles Ramsey is America's hero after rescuing three Cleveland captives

Charles Ramsey became America’s newest and unlikeliest hero when he busted open a door to free a captive Cleveland woman — and she rushed into his arms.

Photo captures emotional moment kidnap victim & the daughter she had in captivity reunite with family after decade of horror

Amanda Berry (center), one of the three Cleveland women found alive after vanishing a decade ago, embraced her sister during an emotional reunion their family desperately hoped for all these years.

Kidnap victims will do anything to survive, even grow attached to captors as coping mechanism: trauma expert

Clinical pyschologist Robin Kerner, a trauma expert, says that over time, victims begin to grow attached to their captors, wanting to please them.

'She would never run away:' Rescued Cleveland captive Gina DeJesus was supposed to take bus home when she vanished 9 years ago

Gina DeJesus, one of the three women rescued Monday after years of captivity from a Cleveland house of horrors, was then a 14-year-old teenager hoarding the $1.25 in bus fare she had been given by her mom.

Crazy eye of the Tiger! Too much partying for Woods, Lindsay Vonn?

Michael Moore touts Mayor Bloomberg’s gun control campaign: ‘It’s wonderful!’

Michael Moore isn't known for his high praise of politicians, but when asked Tuesday about Mayor Bloomberg's gun control crusade, the filmmaker gave him a shout-out.

EXCLUSIVE: Parents of 16-year-old Brooklyn boy shot by cops to file suit claiming medical attention was delayed as they 'let him die'

A 16-year-old boy shot by police in Brooklyn two months ago lay mortally wounded on the ground for 15 minutes before getting medical attention, according to the teen’s family.

Taking on Chuck Schumer, House member says immigration bill family visa changes would hurt Asian-Americans

The most junior member of New York’s delegation is taking on the state’s most powerful lawmaker on the racial impact of an immigration bill.

James Holmes to plead not guilty by reason of insanity in Aurora movie theater massacre

The man accused in the deadly Colorado theater shootings wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, his lawyers said Tuesday.

'Teen Mom' sex tape beats Kim's in first-day viewers

Woman, who contracted deadly hantavirus at Yosemite National Park, sues park resort manager for millions

It’s a trip no family member wants to remember. A California woman sickened by the deadly hantavirus while visiting Yosemite National Park last summer now wants more than $3 million in damages. Cathy Carrillo was one of 10 sickened during the outbreak of hantavirus, caused when people come in contact with mice droppings, urine or saliva.

Want to own a royal ride? Convertible once owned by Princess Diana heads to auction

A 1994 forest green Audi Cabriolet, once owned by Princess Diana, will be sold by British auction house Coys on June 29th.

'Killer Nanny's' lawyer insists she's crazy, unfit to stand trial

“Killer Nanny” Yoselyn Ortega is too crazy for trial, her lawyer is insisting, defying findings to the contrary.

Boston Marathon fund head says $28 million payout won't help most

Obama calls for tougher action on growing military sexual assaults, which has risen 34% since 2010

President Obama turned up the rhetorical heat on the military over sexual predators in its ranks, saying any military member found guilty of sexual assault should be held accountable, prosecuted and fired.

Cops find missing 14-year-old girl alive in woods after ‘obsessed’ ex-boyfriend abducted her

Ruby Zavala, 14, had been abducted at knifepoint by an "obsessed" ex-boyfriend after leaving church, police said.

SEE IT: Blue Jays pitcher Happ hit in head by line drive, taken off field on stretcher

Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ has been hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto’s game against Tampa Bay. Desmond Jennings’ second-inning liner caromed off the left side of Happ’s head, and the ball went all the way into the right-field bullpen.

White powder found in letter at Brooklyn Federal Court prompts lockdown

Several workers inside Brooklyn Federal Court are on lockdown after white powder spilled from a letter opened in the clerk’s office Tuesday. "This is anthrax,' was scrawled on the letter.

Blind teen pole vaulter leaps her way into Arizona state high school competition

She took a blind leap of faith — and vaulted herself into elite competition. Aria Ottmueller has no depth perception or peripheral vision and has 20-400 eyesight — what most people can see at 400 feet, she sees at 20.

New Hampshire Sen. Ayotte responds to criticism for anti-gun-checks vote

New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte hit back at “special interests” and defended her record on gun-control in an op-ed Tuesday as her popularity continues to plummet following her vote against bipartisan gun background-check legislation.

Obama had secret inauguration party with DC and Hollywood's elite at White House: report

O wanted the A-list. President Obama celebrated his inauguration with some of the most elite names in Washington and Hollywood, a new report claims.

NYPD hopes 'all-seeing eye' tattoo unidentified body found floating in river will yield clues

The dead man, who was spotted on the Bronx shore of the river near W. 225th St. at about 3 p.m. Sunday, was wearing only pants and one sneaker, besides the distinctive ink, cops said.

Mystery mail: Murder victim’s ID and credit cards mailed to his home

Earl Cossey was found dead in his home of blunt force trauma to the head, and the medical examiner's office placed the date of death as April 23.

Cooked books? More than 100,000 campaign finance violations reported in New York

Campaign finance violations have run rampant while toothless state authorities do nothing to enforce the law, a scathing new report reveals.

New York City Council moves to abolish law banning Sunday brunch before noon

The “War on Brunch” may be coming to an end. A City Council effort to abolish a law that prohibits dining at sidewalk cafes before noon on Sundays drew universal support at a hearing on Tuesday. The Bloomberg administration, Council members and restaurant industry bigs all agreed that the time had come for the outdoor brunch ban to be lifted.

Senate probes 'plague' of military sex assaults after shocking arrest of Air Force officer

The sexual battery arrest of the Air Force officer who led the service's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response unit underscores how far the Defense Department has to go.

Two reputed Latin King gangbangers held without bail in killing of teen

Two reputed members of the Latin Kings were ordered held without bail Tuesday when they were arraigned for a botched gang hit that killed an innocent Bronx teen.

Cell phone driving deaths underreported: study

Crash deaths in cases where drivers were on the phone are seriously underreported, according to a recent analysis of state and federal data by the National Safety Council, an advocacy group.

Helping our heroes: U.S. News ranks the top online programs for veterans across the country

Whether it's due to the challenges of moving from base to base, or the difficulty of easing back into civilian life, finishing a degree can be tough for veterans and service members.

These veterans bravely did their duty, why can't the gov't do their's? Appalling VA backlog hits 600,000 cases – EXCLUSIVE

After two tours of duty with the Marines in Iraq, Anthony Pike returned home to Brooklyn with hearing loss, a ringing in his ears and profound stress.

Pink dolphins disappearing from Hong Kong waters

Hong Kong's iconic white dolphins, also known as pink dolphins, are in danger, and immediate action needs to be taken, conservationists warned.

Homeless hookers stab john to death to use his car for shelter, then lead cops on 100 mph chase

Jennifer McKee (pictured), 18, and Ashlee Gurule, 20, allegedly tortured, stabbed and then suffocated Maurice Gonzales, 51, at his Albuquerque home.

The camera's always rolling in Hollywood!

Escaped convict busted after he fled prison, got breast implants and posed as a woman

Giovanni Rebolledo — sentenced in 2012 to 60 years in prison for kidnapping, robbery and extortion — underwent surgery to become "Rosalinda."

Boston bomber pal freed to house arrest and will wear a monitoring bracelet for allegedly lying to feds

The former student University of Massachusetts Dartmouth must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, and can only leave his mother’s home to meet with his lawyers or in an emergency.

'Muslim terrorist' birthday card angers civil rights group

A New Jersey greeting card maker’s motto may be “Dare to laugh,” but don’t tell that to the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Man who shot 9-year-old cousin in black costume mistaking her for a skunk avoids going to jail

Thomas Grant was placed on two years’ probation for wounding his 9-year-old relative on Oct. 20 last year during a bonfire in New Sewickley Township, Pa.

Man framed by cops in rape of disabled woman settles case

A San Jose, Calif., man will settle with the city after police and a prosecutor framed him in the sexual assault of a developmentally disabled woman.

UN Twitter account follows busty German porn star

The official Twitter account was mixing business with pleasure by following a busty German porn star. Penelope Black Diamond — who regularly posts X-rated videos via @PBDBigBustyStar.

Sports

SEE IT: Possibly the worst first pitch ever

Make room for Tiffany Hwang on any list of worst ceremonial first pitchers. The singer uncorked one of the wildest first pitches Monday night at Dodgers Stadium, a bouncing, wide left toss that would even make Mariah Carey or Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory cringe.

Jags owner 'fascinated' by Tim Tebow fascination

Jaguars owner Shad Khan may be intrigued by all the fuss over Tim Tebow's next move, but don't expect the lightning-rod quarterback to play for his hometown team any time soon. Despite a shirt-lived petition to President Obama earlier this week to ask the Jaguars to reconsider signing Tebow, it's not happening.

Conley fuels late Grizzlies run in win over Thunder

Mike Conley scored 26 points and fueled a late Memphis run as the Grizzlies beat Oklahoma City 99-93 on Tuesday night to tie the series at one and gain home-court advantage in the Western Conference semifinals.

Jackson not interested in Nets' coaching job

As expected, reported and reiterated for hopefully the last time, Phil Jackson has no desire to keep coaching. He informed the Nets of that Tuesday and forced them to scratch No. 1 off their search list. They had held out hope that Jackson could be enticed by a roster fit for a triangle offense, or a lot of Mikhail Prokhorov’s money.

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Dow Jones closes above 15,000 for first time, ends day at record 15,056 points

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 87 points to 15,056 points Tuesday, a gain of 0.6 percent. It was another milestone in the market's epic ascent in 2013.

Zero tolerance: Virginia 2nd-grader suspended for pretending his pencil was a gun

Where would the Founding Fathers stand on a right to bear pencils? A second-grader was suspended from school for two days for pretending his pencil was a gun while playing with his friend in class Friday.

Sex-starved female American bears fatally maul each other at zoo fighting over male partner

A trio of sex-starved female bears mauled each other to death at an Egyptian zoo as they fought over a male partner. Lolo, Farah and Nabila ended up dying after the hours-long battle.

Actress Chita Rivera, of Broadway's 'West Side Story' fame, to lead the 56th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

Chita Rivera, who rose to fame for portraying fiery Anita in the Broadway version of “West Side Story,” will be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Puerto Rican Day Parade, organizers said Tuesday.

Instagram hit! Stars go wild at Met Gala after-party

Kerry Washington reveals that she's 'the luckiest broad in Hollywood'

Puppy survives one month in impounded car

A Kansas City animal shelter is caring for a puppy that authorities say survived in a locked car that was impounded for nearly a month in a city lot.

Migraine drugs while pregnant could decrease baby's IQ, gov't warns

U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and women of child-bearing age that half-a-dozen medications used to treat migraine headaches can decrease children's intelligence if taken while their mothers are pregnant.

BOY GENIUS: Arden Hayes, 5, has unreal knowledge of U.S. presidents

He may not know how to tie his shoes yet, but he already has an epic command of the nation’s commanders-in-chief. Five-year-old Arden Hayes can recite the full name of every U.S. president and will even tell you a bevy of interesting facts about each one.

A shotgun in every home? Armed Citizen Project plans controversial gun giveaway in NYC

Forget gun buybacks — now get ready for a gun giveaway. The man behind an effort to put free shotguns in the hands of homeowners says he’ll dole them out in the Big Apple by the end of the year — and the lawmen may not be able to stop him.

Suspected drug-dealer with notorious MS-13 cartel leads secret double life … renting ponies for children's parties

Dilbert Coreas — allegedly involved with the brutal transnational Mara Salvatrucha MS-13 cartel — was also running a children's party firm in Palm Beach County, Fla.

Drug company's claim that multivitamin can prevent breast cancer ignites consumer group lawsuit

The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest announced Monday it intends to sue Bayer HealthCare for making what the group says are illegal disease-prevention claims concerning its One A Day multivitamins.

Hilarious obit for late Mississippi woman goes from inside joke to viral Internet sensation

The loyal Waffle House customer's grown children wrote a sarcastic tribute to their jokester mom that makes light of her divorce and says she battled feline leukemia, rickets and scurvy.

D.C. woman attacked by home intruder gets recorded 911 messages instead of live operator

A Washington, D.C., woman bravely fended off a brazen home intruder — only to get put on hold by 911, she said.

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FIRE IN THE HOLE: WATCH as bartender pours flaming drink into customer's mouth and sets his head ablaze

A Russian absinthe drinker suffered severe burns after a bartender accidentally set his head on fire. Shocking footage shows the moment Alexey Ponamarev's face was covered in flames after the stunt.

T-REX IS COMING TO TOWN! Bronx Zoo transforming into modern day Jurassic Park with robotic Dinosaur exhibit

Zoo workers unloaded more than two dozen animatronic dinosaurs Monday for a new exhibit that will take New Yorkers to the Cretaceous and beyond.

One for the history books: New York Public Library unveils designs for new $20M 'state-of-the-art' branch in Manhattan

The readers’ palace on W. 53rd St. will be an airy, vibrant structure full of public space, modern computer labs, an audio-video collection and — of course — walls of books, library officials said Monday.

Death row killer with bipolar disorder who gunned down four Chuck E. Cheese workers in 1993 begs court to spare his life

Nathan Dunlap was sentenced to death three years after the 1993 shooting deaths of 50-year-old night manager Margaret Kohlberg, 17-year-old Colleen O'Connor, 19-year-old Sylvia Crowell and Benjamin Grant, 17. Bobby Stephens, 20, was also shot but survived. Dunlap, then 19, had recently lost his job at the Aurora, Colo., pizza restaurant.

Sweet ... or sappy? Kanye belts out ballad to Kim at Met

BRAIN DRAIN: Allergy-sufferer’s 18-month runny nose was actually leaking fluid from hole in his cranium

Joe Nagy was shocked to find the liquid frequently dribbling into his mouth was not year-round allergies — but because his brain's membrane had a tiny hole in it.

Before you walk, you must first learn to … waterski? SEE this amazing 7-month-old - who hasn’t even taken his first steps - glide across a lake like a pro

Tiny Australian toddler Ryder Blair made a splash with a video showing him waterskiing along a lakeshore.

Editors' Picks

Confidenti@l: Cheeky Neil Patrick Harris looks like Tonys' pick

Call him the Tonys’ main squeeze. Neil Patrick Harris is in demand, from head to toe and everything in between. Last weekend, the Emmy winner and Broadway vet got his tush squeezed by Elton John’s husband, David Furnish, when Harris and his fiancé, David Burtka, posed for a photo in Los Angeles at a charity event.

Expert: Conrad Murray was not qualified to treat the pop star's substance abuse, sleep disorder

The Dr. Feelgood convicted of Michael Jackson’s involuntary manslaughter was an obvious “mismatch” for the pop icon and created a conflict of interest with his tour contract, an expert witness testified Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Cleveland nightmare is over for three families

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were found alive after nearly 10 years.

Khloe Kardashian: I'm not 'desperate for a baby'

The latest issue of Redbook is all about keeping up with Khloe Kardashian. The 28-year-old reality star is used to being candid about her life, having appeared in shows like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami,” and “Khloe & Lamar.” But she admits to the magazine that being so open isn’t always a good thing. While Khloe is known for being forthright about her issues with fertility in order to support other women going through similar issues, she details how it was never intended to be the primary focus about her life.

How should you talk to your kids about kidnapping?

Talk to your kids to keep them safe from kidnappers, but don’t scare them, experts warn.

PHOTOS: Behind-the-scene pics of stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood!

The good news: Flying cars are in our future; the bad news: It will cost you at least $300,000 and a pilot’s license

Based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Terrafugia claims its road-legal and highly automated flying car could be on the road (and in the air) within 10-15 years.

Khloe Kardashian: I'm not 'desperate for a baby'

The latest issue of Redbook is all about keeping up with Khloe Kardashian.

Justin Bieber fined for speeding in Dubai

Dubai police say he triggered some speed cameras while driving a white Lamborghini.

Simpson's creator's mom dies at 94 — inspired Marge Simpson

Mother of “The Simpson's” creator Matt Groening, Margaret, who is inspiration for the character Marge in the hit show has died at the age of 94.

Special effects guru Harryhausen dead at 92

Ray Harryhausen, the legendary special effects designer who breathed life into mythological beasts and inspired generations of sci-fi filmmakers with his trademark stop-motion animation, died Monday in London. He was 92.

SEE IT: K-pop singer’s dreadful first pitch before Dodgers game

Make room for Tiffany Hwang on any list of worst ceremonial first pitchers.

Stars shine at Met Gala ... and Sarah Jessica Parker stuns with her giant hat

Sarah Jessica Parker pulled up in a peacock look.

PHOTOS: WHAT THE PUNK!?! Best & worst of the Met Gala red carpet

Anything goes in the name of fashion!

Ja Rule released from prison

Ja Rule was released from a New York prison Tuesday after serving two years, TMZ reports. The rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, pled guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in 2010 due to an incident that took place in 2007 when cops found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his car. He turned himself in June 2011.

PHOTOS: Animal Odd Couples!

Sometimes Mother Nature fosters some oddball friendships. Check out these super cute inter-species relationships.

FDA wants cancer warnings on tanning beds

Indoor tanning beds would come with new warnings about the risk of cancer and be subject to more stringent federal oversight under a proposal unveiled Monday by the Food and Drug Administration.

Chris Brown's jet makes emergency landing on way to Met Gala

Brown’s Gulfstream 3 jet began to fill with smoke, TMZ reports.

Is this Nicole Richie ... or a Q-tip?

New hues rocked by Richie and Anne Hathaway really stunned at the Met Gala.

Confidenti@l: Kim K. shows up to Met Gala in absurd camo-flower outfit

Last year, Kim Kardashian wasn't invited. This year she gained access -- and pranced around in one wild outfit.

PHOTOS: Miss Universe goes braless for 'Gatsby'

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

Rosie O’Donnell shows off baby to Alec Baldwin

Out for a stroll with her newly adopted daughter, Dakota, Rosie O’Donnell crossed paths with Alec Baldwin, who was wrapping up a jog with his own daughter, Ireland, in New York.

THEY'RE DONE! Chris confirms split from RiRi

Chris Brown and Rihanna have called it quits - again. The R&B bad boy confirmed their split during a recent interview with the Australian radio show “The Kyle and Jackie Show.”

Video game aims to give young patients a fun way to battle cancer

The games, developed by nonprofit HopeLab, inspire kids to them to take charge of their own health.

Will Steve Carell be back for the series finale of ‘The Office'?

Michael Scott may be back in all his regional manager glory.

J.Lo gun scare: Shots ring out during Florida TV interview

Lopez got a real scare on “Entertainment Tonight.”

Beyoncé SHOCKED by Cuba trip bashing

The songstress also reveals that she wants more children.

NRA convention features lacy, hot pink bra with a concealed gun holster

The NRA wants gun-loving ladies to pack heat in style.

Justin Bieber, Usher sued for copyright infringement

Two Virginia songwriters are suing the duo for $10 million for copyright infringement for their song "Somebody to Love."

Tom Cruise signs on for 'Mission: Impossible V'

Cruise officially signed on to star in and produce a fifth “Mission: Impossible” film.

Patrick Schwarzenegger booted from club

The actor's son, Patrick, was tossed from a LA hot spot for allegedly making threats against the club’s DJ.

‘Cops’ moving from FOX to Spike after 25 years

After 25 years on Fox, the pioneering police reality show is headed for Spike.

Tim Tebow tops 'most influential' athlete list

Sports fans apparently still think he pulls a lot of weight.

Researchers say they have a CURE for gray hair

A team of European researchers say they have figured out the cause of gray hair.

'Downton Abbey' creator says show could go another six years

The Emmy-winning show could last another six years if producers get their way.

Justin Timberlake confirms ‘20/20 Experience’ part two

Fans can celebrate as the singer confirmed that part two will be released in September.

Three-way tie for top lead CMT nominations

Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert are the lead nominees for this year's CMT Music Awards.

JLo looks fit and fabulous in swimsuit

Jennifer Lopez gets sultry in swimsuit on the set of her new music video.

Helen to gay pride parade revelers: 'Shut the f--- up!'

All hail the drama queen! Dame Helen Mirren was spotted cursing up a storm in London after a gay pride parade chanced to pass outside the theater where she was performing. The Oscar-winning actress, dressed in character as the Queen of England, rushed out onto the street and screamed at the noisy crowd to “shut the f--k up.”

Brooke Mueller checks into hospital for prescription drug abuse

Brooke Mueller is receiving treatment after her two children with actor Charlie Sheen were taken out of her custody May 2.

PHOTOS: Sci-Fi-London Dog Show

Owners dressed up their dogs as their favorite sci-fi characters at the the Sci-Fi London in Stratford.

PHOTOS: Cinco de Mayo celebrated with dancing, wrestling

Lucha VaVOOM's Cinco de Mayo show at the Mayan Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, California.

EXCLUSIVE: Simon says it's time for 'X Factor' makeover

It's out with the old, in with the “who?” for “The X Factor.”

WATCH: Video of Chris Kelly drugged up hours before he died

The shocking video was of the late Kris Kross rapper was obtained by TMZ.

PHOTOS: Best and worst Met Gala looks in review

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Gala brings out Hollywood's biggest stars wearing designs by fashion's biggest names.

Tim Tebow tops most influential athlete list ... even though he's unemployed

Sports fans apparently still think he pulls a lot of weight.

Katy Perry covers up at 'Great Gatsby' screening

Stars attend the 'Pre-Met Ball 'Great Gatsby' screening at the Museum Of Modern Art in New York City on May 5, 2013.

Mariah Carey may leave ‘Idol’ over Nicki Minaj feud

Carey is "so done" with the "threats and nastiness" from Minaj: source.

Rush Limbaugh may bolt struggling radio station

Limbaugh people are saying it’s not El Rushbo’s fault that ad sales have fallen at his flagship WABC.

Bill Clinton tried to broker Led Zeppelin reunion for Sandy concert

It’s a diplomatic failure at the highest level.

Amanda Bynes tweets about odd nose job

“I had a nose job to remove skin that was like a webbing in between my eyes,” she wrote.

Sucking babies' pacifiers protects them from allergies: study

Toddlers are less likely to have asthma and itchy rashes if their parents "cleaned" their pacifiers.

Confidenti@l: To bite or not to bite! Mike Tyson wants to play Shakespeare

To be or not to be. That is the question for Mike Tyson. Now that he’s wrapped his one-man show, “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth,” the former heavyweight champion of the world is ready to knock out the Bard.

Honey Boo Boo’s mom marries beau she met online

Mama June is getting hitched. That’s right folks, the reality show diva will marry her Sugar Bear.

Hacker covers NRCC website with Viagra ads

A hacker created some dysfunction for the National Republican Congressional Committee this weekend.

Are Kate and Prince William having a boy?

Rumor has it that Prince William may be having his very own Mini-Me. With just a few months to go before Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gives birth to an heir to the throne, new gossip has started about the gender of the baby.

PHOTOS: Kim K fits growing baby bump into little black dress

The reality TV star squeezed into a skin-tight frock.

British actor: I'm the real dad of Jacko's kids

Mark Lester is continuing his efforts to prove that the late pop legend's children are biologically his.

Neil Armstrong EKG from moon landing auctioned

A New Hampshire auction house will soon accept bids on space and aviation artifacts.

Lohan recounts laundry list of abused drugs

Ahead of her three-month rehab lockdown, Lindsay Lohan met Piers Morgan for the first time.

REVIEW: Soulful Justin slays intimate crowd

Seven years ago, Justin Timberlake brought sexy back.

As RiRi tours, Chris parties with his ex

The 24-year-old singer celebrated in Hollywood with Karrueche Tran.

Lauryn Hill releases song ‘Neurotic Society’

It’s been 15 years since Lauryn Hill released her debut solo album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” Since then she hasn’t been a huge presence in the music scene … until now. Hill, 37, released a new song “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)” on her Tumblr page Saturday and stayed true to her outspoken, candid delivery by referencing her dismay over our “toxic society.”

Reese sports police cap following arrest

Reese Witherspoon stepped out in Los Angeles making what appeared to be a fashion statement about her Atlanta arrest.

Lil Kim sued by ex-manager over $15M loss

Lil Kim is being sued by her former business manager who claims the rap diva botched several endorsement deals, reports TMZ. Andrew Ro says he signed a licensing deal with the Notorious KIM in August through his company, International Rock Star Corp.

PHOTOS: Pacers push Knicks around in Game 1

Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith were again inefficient and the Pacers big men Roy Hibbert and David West dominate both ends of the floor in a 102-95 victory.

‘Iron Man 3’ flies high with $175.3M at box office

Superhero sequel "Iron Man 3" rocketed to the top of U.S. and Canadian box office charts, kicking off Hollywood's summer movie season with $175.3 million in weekend ticket sales for the second-biggest film opening of all time.

Zach gets into character on ‘SNL’

Zach Galifianakis brought the funny back to “Saturday Night Live” May 4. With his comedic game face on, he didn’t have to say much to get the audience giggling. “Don’t get your hopes up,” he began. “Hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving.”

Network fires sportscaster who accidentally said hockey team had a ‘tremendous amount of sex’

A Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster's slip-up revealed her edgy video history — but does that warrant full out ejection?

Rihanna heats up sideline as Nets go cold in Game 7

Deron Williams scored 24 points as the Nets nearly overcame a 17-point halftime deficit, but Joakim Noah and the Bulls survive and advance with a 99-93 Game 7 win.

TLC — one of the biggest girl groups of the '90s — looks to make a come back with Mixtape Festival appearance and new album

Chilli Thomas — the “cool” part of the hit girl group TLC — is the first to admit it. “It’s been so long since we’ve been a group, people could easily have said, ‘Who cares?’,” Thomas says. “It might have been ‘whatever.’ But it's been so much love."

Knightley ties knot in intimate ceremony

Keira Knightley has said 'I do!' The stunning star married musician boyfriend James Righton in a very low-key ceremony in the South of France Saturday.

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Baseball Insider: Could Brian McCann wind up with the Yankees, or Mets, in 2014?

The Braves catcher, because of his reputation, history as an elite offensive catcher, and the dearth of competence at the position, will surely command a multi-year deal for many millions.

Florida Department of Health looks to strike out Bosch

The Florida Department of Health says it is time for Anthony Bosch to stop playing doctor. Health department officials have sent a cease-and-desist order to Bosch, who is suspected of providing performance-enhancing drugs to Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera and more than two dozen other ballplayers, the Daily News has learned.

Rockies' Helton pleads guilty to impaired driving

Rockies first baseman Todd Helton has been sentenced to a year of probation and 24 hours of community service after pleading guilty to driving while ability-impaired.

Couples, Monty headline Golf Hall of Fame class

Fred Couples may have defined cool in golf but when it came to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame Monday night, the kid from Seattle lost it.

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Durant drains 2 late jumpers, leads OKC past Grizzlies

Kevin Durant scored 35 points and hit a pair of jumpers in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 93-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

The Matchups: Knicks vs. Pacers

For everyone who likes ugly, grind-it-out playoff basketball, you've come to the right place, as the Pacers and Knicks resume an old postseason rivalry when they meet in the second round starting Sunday at the Garden. Here’s how we see the matchups.

The Matchups: Heat vs. Bulls

The defending champs and No.1-seeded Heat toyed with Milwaukee in sweeping the first round, but now square off against the team that pounded Miami in snapping its 27-game winning streak in March. Miami has had eight days off, allowing Dwyane Wade to get ample time to recover from his latest knee woes.

The Matchups: Spurs vs. Warriors

Since the playoffs started, with Russell Westbrook going down to a season-ending injury for No. 1 Oklahoma City and No. 3 Denver losing, the No. 2 Spurs look like the team to beat in the West. They swept the overmatched Lakers in the first round and have waited eight days to start the second round.

The Matchups: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

The No. 1 seeded Thunder went to the Finals last June with three stars and now they’re down to just one, Kevin Durant. It’s hard to imagine them getting past Memphis without Russell Westbrook, a victim of a season-ending freak knee injury during their first-round win over the Rockets.

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