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'I loved my pimps': Father-son duo won the affection of their prostitutes with promises of new homes, sex and big money

As Vincent George Sr. and Vincent George Jr. face trial for sex trafficking and money laundering charges, a young mother weeps in Pennsylvania for the pimp that still owns her heart but has failed to deliver on his word. read full story »

'I want to scream and cry': Former 'View' host Star Jones pleads for help to solve Michigan murder of friend’s sister

Star Jones issued a desperate plea Saturday, calling for witnesses to step forward to help solve the murder of her friend’s sister, whose lifeless body was found floating in a Michigan lake.

High school bully changes Texas cheerleader's name to 'Ugly Hoe' in class yearbook

Thirteen yearbooks were distributed before Irving High School discovered the prank. The Texas school district is hunting for the culprit.

Police charge second suspect with brutal murder of British soldier

British police charged a second suspect Saturday with the murder of a soldier who was hacked to death in a London street, as right-wing and antifascist groups both demonstrated in response.

EXCLUSIVE: The Second Avenue subway — a $4.4B MTA project — is a mess with safety violations that are jeopardizing lives

The Second Avenue subway project has been roundly cursed by upper East Siders for disrupting their quiet streets with dirt and chaos — but the real mess is underground.

Joanna Krupa frolics topless by the pool

ICE BREAKER: Son of ex-NBA player Popeye Jones, could be first African-American taken No. 1 in the NHL draft

As 1999 turned to 2000 and both the world and the millennium were about to end, a 5-year-old kid from Denver began an unprecedented journey, not that anybody knew it at the time.

Lupica: RU kidding me? Rutgers fails to show guts with new AD Hermann

Out of 60-plus candidates the university's search committee picked the one who had her name attached to two lawsuits from her last two colleges, Louisville and Tennessee.

Hamill: Childhood abduction triggers woman’s career in politics

She’s an American who survived her own “Argo”-style daring escape from the Middle East.

Google ordered to hand over customer data to FBI WITHOUT warrants, citing counter-terrorism initiative

A federal judge has ruled that Google must comply with the FBI's warrantless demands for customer data, rejecting the company's argument that the practice was unconstitutional and unnecessary.

EXCLUSIVE: At least 90% of city schools have building violations that could be health hazards

Education officials fail to make the grade when it comes to keeping public schools free of building code violations and environmental problems, according to city data.

Bronx DJ jumps BETWEEN two cars for iPhone before getting killed by subway

A Bronx deejay who busted out beats under the name “Tech Trackz” died on a stretch of city subway tracks Saturday morning.

Not the bust these boobs were looking for: Two Florida cops fired for time at strip club while on duty

Two undercover Tampa police officers have been fired after an investigation determined they spent several hours drinking at a strip club while they were on the clock.

Raissman: If he's not a coach, TV brass won't ignore Torts' appeal

We already miss John Tortorella. No matter what anyone thought of him as a coach, he was the most entertaining personality on the Madison Square Gulag Network.

Amanda Bynes cut off family, friends: Lance Bass

Memorial service planned for Nancy Lanza in New Hampshire on Saturday

A memorial service is planned for Nancy Lanza, whose son shot her to death in their Connecticut home in December before driving to Sandy Hook Elementary School and gunning down 26.

They may taste sweet, but candy-flavored cigars cause cancer: American Cancer Society

The cancer group says the little cigars and packages of loose tobacco are aimed at kids and are just as deadly as cigarettes. The group is seeking to restrcit them in New York.

CHEERS TO YOUR HEALTH: Feds to allow nutrition labels on beer, wine, and spirit bottles

Alcohol beverages soon could have nutritional labels like those on food packaging, but only if the producers want to put them there.

Boy finds $10,000 in Kansas City hotel room... then hands in the cash to cops

This little boy's curiosity paid off — big time. An inquisitive 10-year-old found a wad of cash worth $10,000 in his family's Kansas City, Mo., hotel room.

WATCH: Dramatic video as Weather Channel SUV gets thrown 200 yards by Oklahoma tornado

Meteorologist Mike Bettes was nursing minor injuries on Saturday, a day after the 'tornado hunt' SUV that he and two photographers were riding in was thrown 200 yards by a twister in Oklahoma.

Car washer workers have had enough, walk off job after claiming harassment over unionization

Sixteen workers at a Queens car wash walked off the job Saturday to protest what they claim has been systematic harassment at the hands of their employers.

Bondy: Tempest in a World Cup as politics and turmoil follow as Israel becomes a major player in soccer

It's always about politics in the Middle East, even when it’s not about politics.

Farrah Abraham mingles with porn stars at adult film expo on her birthday

'THEY WERE SUCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE': Mother and baby in a car among 9 dead after terrifying tornadoes strike Oklahoma again

Emergency officials set out Saturday morning to see how much damage a violent burst of thunderstorms and tornadoes caused as it swept across the Midwest overnight, killing at least nine and injuring dozens.

The Score: It's time to raise the Stakes in horse racing's Triple Crown to make the Belmont meaningful

The Triple Crown format has made the Belmost Stakes the ultimate feast-or-famine event, with races in Louisville and Baltimore determining just how big our New York event becomes.

Sasha Allen hangs New York tough on ‘The Voice’

Not the best Bonnie and Clyde: Friends on 'bucket list' quest arrested for stealing beef jerky and bath suits from Walmart

Andrea Mobley, 36, and Denise Morrow, 38, were arrested on Wednesday after allegedly stealing beef jerky and bathing suits from an Ocala, Fla.-area Walmart.

Former NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock's condition upgraded to serious one day after head-on crash in Atlanta kills one

The Police Chief said Blaylock was driving Friday afternoon in the Atlanta suburb of Jonesboro when his SUV crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a van with two people inside.

Houston mourns 4 firefighters killed in motel blaze

Anne Sullivan was a gifted athlete filled with energy who came out of high school with a focus on being a firefighter. But about a month after graduating from the Houston Fire Department Academy, the 24-year-old was among four firefighters who died.

Is he trying to avoid extradition to the U.S.? Joran van der Sloot plans to get married in Peru prison

Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, is planning to marry a Peruvian woman while he's serving a 28-year sentence for murder, his lawyer said.

70-year-old suffering erectile dysfunction acquitted in killing wife’s 32-year-old lover caught in the act in his home

A jury in acquitted Ralph Wald, 70, of second-degree murder charges Thursday in the shooting death of his wife’s lover, 32-year-old Walter Conley.

Gay man who says he had sex with Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash when he was underage beaten in vicious Brooklyn bias attack

Police arrested five men who they say screamed anti-gay slurs as they beat Kevin Kiadii, 25, near Prospect Park in Brooklyn Wednesday night, sources said.

Timber! Man who posed as lumberjack in Playgirl in 1992 sues former co-workers for harassment

Daniel Sawka appeared in an issue of Playgirl nearly 20 years ago, but alleged his recent co-workers wouldn't stop harassing him for a bucker-themed photo shoot, yelling things like "Timber!" at him when he walked by.

Prominent Texas lawyer allegedly double-crossed U.S. agents, charged with aiding Mexican cartel

Texas lawyer Marco Antonio Delgado is now undergoing psychiatric testing before going on trial in one of the biggest Mexican drug cartel cases filed against a U.S. citizen.

'She was just a regular American woman': Single mom killed in Syria fighting alongside rebels

Triana Lynn Mansfield, who identifies herself as Nicole Lynn Mansfield's daughter, blames the Syrian government for her mother's death while denying her accused ties to terrorism.

ONE BAD APPLE: St. John's University pals say roommate responsible for hundreds of stolen iPhones, iPads and iTouches found in off-campus house

Two St. John’s University students said only their roommate deserved cuffs since everything was locked away in his room.

A morning of mayhem in NYC: Eight people shot, two fatally, in seven separate incidents across the city

The big apple erupted in gunfire as eight people were shot - two fatally - and one person was stabbed in seven separate incidents during an explosion of violence overnight, police sources said.

'I had an angel lookin out for me!' Steelers lineman hospitalized after early-morning stabbing

The Steelers released a statement saying second-year offensive tackle Mike Adams was injured and is hospitalized after being stabbed early Saturday morning in Pittsburgh.

Katie Holmes and rumored new love get steamy on set

Fla. man charged in death of rescued Rottweiler after just FOUR days

Brian Perry, 47, of New Port Richey is accused of beating to death Gipper, a 4-year-old Rottweiler.

Texas man being questioned in connection with ricin-laced letters mailed to President Obama and Mayor Bloomberg is married to actress playing undead on TV

Nathan Richardson, 33, was unmasked Friday by a local paper as the man in FBI custody — and the husband of flame-haired beauty Shannon Rogers Guess, 'The Walking Dead' zombie who called the cops on her husband after finding a suspicious substance in their refrigerator.

Turkish police retreat from Istanbul square as clashes with anti-government protestors continue

Protests against Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ended in tear gas and scuffles that left hundreds injured, a human rights group said.

As media descends on New York's new national spelling bee champion, he offers winning tips

On the morning after the Queens eighth-grader staked his claim as the equal of Merriam and Webster, Arvind Mahankali was exhausted by five hours of TV appearances — and cheered by random strangers.

Naval Academy probes allegations three football players assaulted female midshipman

A female midshipman was allegedly assaulted at an off-campus house more than a year ago. Her lawyer says she was for the woman says she was ‘ostracized’ for reporting the incident.

Beach blanket nightmare: Sleeping sunbather run over by cop leaving tire marks across her chest

Deputy Chad Biernacki, 30, had just ticketed a group of underage drinkers when — driving off — he felt a "slight bump" and heard a woman curse.

Sports

Tiger suffers bad case of bogey fever at the Memorial

Tiger Woods didn't say anything as he walked grim-faced past a gaggle of reporters, eager for comments on a round of 79 that included a 44 on his front side, his highest-ever score for nine holes, thanks to two doubles and a triple.

Golf Insider: Kuchar climbs leaderboard, Tebow on hand

Matt Kuchar was able to negotiate Saturday’s winds and climb to the top of the Memorial leaderboard. At 8-under par, he had a two-shot lead on Kyle Stanley and Kevin Chappell.

Rutgers AD to miss Big chat

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany is expected to arrive and meet with Rutgers officials this week, presumably to discuss the university’s entry into one of the most powerful athletic conferences in the country.

Myers: Best of the WORST QB messes in the NFL

The NFL has always been a quarterback league, but even more-so today than when Joe Namath played. It’s very hard to win without an elite quarterback in what is now predominantly a passing league.

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Be careful what you say on TV: Adam Levine 'I hate this country' comment draws outrage

Adam Levine muttered "I hate this country" after two of his strong singers got the boot from on 'The Voice.' The Maroon 5 musician later said the remarks were made 'purely out of frustration.'

A buzz without the calories: Inhaling alcohol is dangerous new trend among young drinkers

In an effort to lose weight, Broderic Allen stopped drinking. The North Texas man lost 80 pounds - but was unwilling to give up his buzz entirely.

MIRACLE RESCUE: Newborn saved after being flushed down the toilet – but the mother won't be charged in what has been called an accident

The mother of a Chinese baby boy who was rescued from a sewer pipe shortly after birth is unlikely to face criminal charges because authorities concluded he fell into the toilet accidentally.

PHOTOS: Stunning twice-a-year 'Manhattanhenge' wows NYC

'Manhattanhenge' occurs when the setting sun aligns itself with the east-west grid of streets in Manhattan, allowing the sun to shine down all streets at the same time.

Source says no guarantees Hermann survives as Rutgers AD

On the same day that a New Jersey lawmaker met with Rutgers president Robert Barchi to discuss the Julie Hermann hiring imbroglio, at least one source familiar with the university's inner workings said there are no guarantees the school's new athletic director is bullet-proof in her new post.

Boy, suspended for gun-shaped Pop-Tart, gets lifetime NRA membership

An 8-year-old Maryland boy got a standing ovation and a lifetime membership in the National Rifle Association after being suspended from school for gnawing a Pop-Tart into the shape of a gun.

Female firefighter is one of the four victims of Houston blaze: union president

While all of the Houston firefighters who died in Friday's blaze were heroes, one of the victims was one of a kind. She was a woman. The five-alarm fire that ripped through the Southwest Inn stole the lives of three men and one woman, said Jeff Caynon, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association.

TSA has completely removed revealing X-ray scanners: rep

American travelers can wave goodbye to the X-rated X-ray scanners that once produced graphic images of passengers' bodies at airport security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration has finished replacing the controversial "backscatter" scanners with less intrusive machines, a spokesperson confirmed to the News.

Beyonce drinks down pregnancy rumors

Sick scheme: FBI busts child porn site, then runs it for 2 weeks to catch users

Federal investigators said they kept the sicko site operating in order to ID its more than 5,000 customers, says one report.

Single mom arrested after one child dies and another is hurt when she left them in car to go to work

Brittney Downing, 22, has been charged for leaving her 18-month-old son and 2-month-old daughter alon ein the vehicle for the duration of her shift Sunday because she couldn't find a babysitter.

WATCH Virginia high schoolers grease up floors, film chaos as students take spills

Seniors at Godwin High School filmed unsuspecting friends falling to the ground as they tried to walk the halls Wednesday.

WATCH chilling footage of Boston Marathon bombers training in gym just days before the attacks

Recently released security footage shows the Tsarnaev brothers working out together at a mixed martial arts gym in Boston, three days — almost to the minute — before hell was unleashed at the city's marathon.

Woman busted for affair with teen she met on DateHookUp.com

Virginia Viscarra, 27, of Palm Beach Gardens, allegedly continued a sexual relationship with the teen even after she found out he was not 18, as he initially posted online.

‘I’M HOME, FINALLY!’ Mormon mom freed from Mexican jail after 9-day horror battling drug charges returns to U.S.

Mormon mom Yanira Maldonado is back in the U.S. after being released from a Mexican jail late Thursday - where she had been imprisoned for more than a week on drug smuggling charges.

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Misspelled sign prompts crazed man's bomb threat: cops

Leonard Burdek, 50, of Salem was arrested after telling staff at the state Teacher Standards and Practices Commission office that he’d built a pressure cooker bomb because their sign was missing a ‘d.’

Tech pioneer to spend $10 million on lavish wedding

For the Silicon Valley mogul who founded Napster, and helped Facebook and Spotify get off the ground, there’s no skimping when it comes to getting married.

American Muslim detained for 106 days in UAE says FBI ordered him beaten because he refused to be an informant

Yonas Fikre said he was held for 106 days in the United Arab Emirates after refusing to cooperate with Portland, Ore.,-based FBI agents in an interview in Sudan.

Innocent Cheerios ad with interracial couple & their child triggers firestorm of racist comments

The cereal brand was forced to pull comments from its YouTube page after a string of messages about Nazis, racial genocide and viewers so disgusted they “want to vomit.”

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Confidenti@l: Wolf Blitzer may get less air time

CNN staff whisper that hunkier newsmen may be seen more than the longtime anchor.

Grant Hill retires after 19 seasons

Seven-time All-Star Grant Hill is retiring from the NBA after 19 seasons, ending an injury-plagued career that included Olympic gold.

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BACK IN THE USSR! How The Beatles helped lift Iron Curtain

The band was forbidden there but their melodies infiltrated.

Anna Nicole's daughter owed up to $49 million: judge

The battle over late starlet’s billionaire former husband’s money may soon be coming to an end.

Stars spotted out and about without makeup

Celebrities may look great on the red carpet, but they have hordes of makeup artists at the ready.

PHOTOS: Kim throws modesty out the window with maternity dress

With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian.

New Yorker Sasha Allen tackles pressure on ‘The Voice’

LOS ANGELES — Every time she sings on “The Voice,” Sasha Allen brings a little bit of New York to the show’s Burbank stage.

PHOTOS: Who's feeling Amanda Bynes's wrath?

Several celebrities, "friends" and even trampolines have been targeted by Bynes lately.

Kristen Bell won't share photos of baby Lincoln

'We're not quite positive that she wants to be a public figure yet,' Bell said.

Live next door to Irina Shayk: NYC condo just steps from SI cover girl's home hits market for $3.3 million

It won't be hard to love thy neighbor here.

Topless female protesters ambush Heidi Klum

Klum found herself in the middle of a bare breasted protest on Germany's "Next Top Model."

Inside the mind of the Joker: Heath Ledger's private diary

The Australian actor, who tragically died at age 28 from an accidental prescription drug overdose, left behind a 'Dark Night' diary.

The Wanted challenges One Direction to a boxing match

Tensions have flared in the past between the groups on Twitter.

Miley still wearing engagement ring: report

Miley Cyrus was just spotted rocking her 3.5 carat Neil Lane engagement ring.

New star ready to bust out as Anna Nicole Smith

More than six years after her tragic death, Anna Nicole Smith rides again.

There's strong, and then there's BOSTON STRONG: Stars gather for benefit to honor victims of Marathon bomb attacks

Boston Strong: An Evening Of Support And Celebration included musical acts from Jimmy Buffet, Doug Flutie, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, Donnie Wahlberg, Steven Tyler, J. Geils Band, New Kids on the Block, Boston and Extreme at TD Garden on May 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

LeAnn Rimes doing show with husband based on their lives

LeAnn Rimes and her husband Eddie Cibrian are taking back control of their lives.

Ethan Hawke: Angelina Jolie was my ‘best on-screen kiss’

Angelina Jolie may be up for mother of the year these days but she can still make a man melt. In fact, actor Ethan Hawke who co-starred alongside Jolie in 2004’s “Taking Lives” admitted on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” that she was “my best on-screen kiss.”

Phillip Seymour Hoffman completes 10-day detox after heroin relapse

Hoffman, who has battled substance abuse in the past, was sober for 23 years but admitted to the gossip site that he fell off the wagon more than a year ago.

This is the reason why Michael Bublé sings so many love songs!

Luisana Lopilato flaunts flawless curves in sizzling lingerie.

Amanda Bynes goes after 'no talent' ex-boy band singer

Lance Bass has fallen victim as Amanda Bynes next Twitter target. Bynes responded to the former boy bander after he suggested she had "mental problems” in a recent radio interview.

Michael Fassbender dating British Olympian: report

Michael Fassbender has taken on a new spin for his love life. While the “Shame” actor has previously dated female co-stars, he is now linked with 27-year-old British Olympian Louise Hazel. “They are dating,” a source said to Us Weekly.

125 years of pastrami and pickles: A delicious look at New York City's iconic Katz's Deli where 'Harry Met Sally'

When the iconic Katz’s Deli opened, Grover Cleveland was President and the New York Giants baseball team was playing at the Polo Grounds.

Retired Beckham enjoys the Heat in Miami

David Beckham is apparently ready to move on to the next stage of his soccer career. Just two weeks after bringing an end to his playing days, the international superstar took his global appeal to South Beach as he kicks around the idea of bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to Miami.

The weirdest celebrity restaurant requests

Sure, this star's a vegan. When people are looking.

Bieber’s pet monkey finds a new home at German zoo

Mally the Monkey is getting ready to meet new playmates.

Celebrity jeweler guilty in umbrella beating over parking spot

Dawnelle Yager, 43, pleaded guilty to a non-criminal harassment charge.

Adam Levine: I can be ‘impulsive’ with my words

The Maroon 5 singer muttered "I hate this country" on the "Voice" this week.

CONFIDENTI@L: Paz de la Huerta releases her anger at Hollywood

“Some people f— Harvey Weinstein and they get a Golden Globe," said the "Boardwalk Empire" star.

'Basketball Wife,' 37, takes teen to prom in revealing dress

Evelyn Lozoda made one young man's dreams come true.

PHOTOS: Britney WOWS in itty bitty bikini

Oh baby, baby, Spears is sizzling.

PHOTOS: Pictures of the day from around the world

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Mmm 'Cronuts'! Croissants and donuts, a match made in heaven

The debut of the hybrid pastry this month has started a foodie frenzy.

Nicki Minaj announces she's leaving 'American Idol'...

It's Nicki Minaj's turn to kiss her judging career bye-bye.

....as Mariah Carey's team confirms she's also saying goodbye to the show

The singer's team has confirmed that she's given up her spot on the judge's panel.

Amanda Bynes gets high ... on a trampoline

Amanda Bynes is hopping mad over reports she made a trip to Buffalo.

PHOTOS: Go inside Amanda Bynes' party pad

Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out the child star's downward spiral.

Are sharks worth more in the ocean, or in a soup bowl?

A new study reveals a surprising answer.

Hair pulling, the disorder that plagues millions

Trichotillomania makes people have an irresistible desire to pull out their hair.

Oh baby, baby, baby, baby, baby! Czech woman expecting quintuplets

A 23-year-old Czech mother will soon experience five times the baby joy.

Jen reveals secret to getting body fit for her stripper role

Aniston says it’s time to embrace “yogalosophy.”

PHOTOS: Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

A bunch of phonies! Kardashian family portrait appears Photoshopped

Keeping up with the Kardashians is no easy task - not even for "E!"

PHOTOS: Who has the most X-rated stage outfit EVER?

When these stars take the stage no one's talking about their amazing set of pipes.

While everyone is trying to climb Mt. Everest, this daredevil is jumping off it!

Valery Rozov, 48, donned a wing suit and jumped off the mountain's north side — and stayed airborne for 60 seconds.

France to ban e-cigarette 'smoking' in public

France will impose the same curbs enforced since 2007 to combat tobacco smoking.

PHOTOS: See 'Manhattanhenge'!

Check out these STUNNING photos as the sun shined down all east-west streets at the same time.

Sexy and they know it: Cougars name Mets slugger 'hottest cub'

David Wright ranked the "hottest cub" among major leaguers, according to a new poll.

Patrick Stewart responds to misleading pizza slice photo

World, take a deep breath: Sir Patrick Stewart, 72, had indeed eaten pizza before yesterday.The veteran actor made headlines when he posted a picture of himself enjoying a cheesy slice in Brooklyn with the caption "My first ever pizza 'slice,' Please note: the authentic fold."

Zach Galifianakis skips Hangover press event due to fear of heights

Heights are no laughing matter to funnyman Zach Galifianakis. In fact, the "Hangover Part III" star opted to call in to a press conference at Morro da Urca in Brazil rather than take the trip 220 meters up in a cable car ride to the event.

Katie Couric: I regret turning down Michael Jackson

While the 56-year-old talk show host is now in a committed relationship with New York City financier John Molner, she had quite a date line as a single lady.

Johnny Depp backs out of Whitey Bulger biopic

Johnny Depp won't be starring in the biopic of notorious Boston gangster Whitey Bulger after all. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 49-year-old "Lone Ranger" star exited the upcoming Barry Levinson-directed flick "Black Mass" after the project garnered disappointing sales at Cannes.

Courtney Love posts Craigslist ad for bassist

Courtney Love took to Craigslist in search of her next female bassist. The former Hole frontwoman, whose new band is called Courtney Love, posted an ad on the free online classifieds site.

Ripped 'True Blood' star: Me at 36 would 'destroy' me as a teen

I's no special effect: "True Blood" star Joe Manganiello really is that ripped. The 36-year-old Pittsburgh native, best known for his werewolf character Alcide Herveaux in the steamy HBO series, opened up to Men's Health UK about keeping up with his fitness routine.

‘Arrested Development' may get more episodes, Netflix chief says

Already blow through all 15 episodes of "Arrested Development"? You haven't made a huge mistake. If Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has anything to do with it, the Bluths will be back for another round, despite lukewarm reviews from critics.

Grumpy Cat the movie! Internet sensation inks movie deal

Web sensation Grumpy Cat has millions of adoring fans, a new book, and now, a movie deal. The grouchy feline, real name Tardar Sauce, became a viral hit last September when owner Tabatha Bundesen and brother Bryan began posting photos of her on Reddit.

Jaden Smith acts his age and wears 'Iron Man' suit on date with Kylie Jenner

This is one way to attract some attention. Jaden Smith, 14, stepped out on what appeared to be a group date with gal pal Kylie Jenner, 15, donning a red and gold Iron Man suit Wednesday in New York City.

Miley Cyrus in wedding-like dress amid split rumors

Here comes the bride? Miley Cyrus tweeted a cryptic yet ultra- glamorous photo of herself.

PHOTOS: Wilde celebrity beach bodies

Olivia Wilde spends another day in paradise.

Blake Shelton, Usher duet at Oklahoma tornado benefit

Music stars from across the nation joined forces in Oklahoma.

Kim's dress is blowin' in the wind

Up, up and away. Kim Kardashian had a Marilyn moment while out and about in Beverly Hills.

'You're a friend for life': Dennis Rodman sings to Kim Jong-un

A preview of the Vice season finale gives us this gem.

Bieber’s Ferrari pulled over, but he's not at the wheel

Justin Bieber's white Ferrari was caught speeding again.

Usher to protégé Bieber: GROW UP!

The R&B singer opened up to Ellen DeGeneres Tuesday about his 19-year-old pop star protégé.

James Lipton 'not ashamed' of pimp past

Lipton shocked many with his revelation, but he's not shying away from it.

MOVE OVER, PSY! North Korea gets own pop sensation

The Moranbong Music Band is a musical group of five North Korean women.

BRAIDS OF THRONES: City salons helping to re-create designer 'do

Women in Westeros have a tough life.

Full-figured fashion student wins lingerie model competition

Lotte Williams, a size-12 fashion student from Colchester, England, beat out 700 other hopefuls.

Sex with a coworker? Most of us say yes

When it comes to sex, most of us are hooking up with our coworkers, according to a new survey.

Confidenti@l: New book gives the lowdown on Bill O'Reilly and Co. at Fox

The Fox Mole is finally telling his whole tale.

Movie Review: Will and Jaden Smith a real crashing bore in 'After Earth'

With Will Smith, Jaden Smith A thousand years in the future, a space ranger and his son try to survive after a crash.

Sochi unveils medals for 2014 Winter Olympics

Organizer hope to make up for the miserable medal performance at the 2010 Vancouver Games.

Sweet surprise: Tom Hardy sets up secret date with cancer patient

Actor Tom Hardy made a 23-year-old cancer patient's dream come true.

'What Would You Do?' returns with more uncomfortable situations

The eighth season of the ABC program debuts Friday at 9 p.m.

PHOTOS: Mets take 3rd-straight from Yankees, eye Subway Sweep!

The Mets train kept right on rolling in the third game of the Subway Series.

Does Superman have a weight problem? Henry Cavill recalls being 'fat' as a child

Before Henry Cavill became the Man of Steel, he was a pudgy kid saving the likes of average citizens like Russell Crowe. In an advance copy of the June/July issue of Details magazine, Cavill recounts meeting Crowe way back when he was attending boarding school.

Patrick Stewart posts photo of first pizza 'slice'

Did Patrick Stewart, age 72, really just have his first slice of pizza? The beloved "Star Trek" actor boldly went where almost every American toddler has gone before when he chowed down on a slice on Wednesday.

Does Adam Levine hate America?

Adam Levine had a few un-patriotic words after America voted off his contestants, Judith Hill and Sarah Simmons, from "The Voice" on Tuesday night.

David Beckham shares a kiss with his favorite girl

David Beckham may be hanging up his cleats, but after an adorable moment at a Tuesday night hockey game the soccer stud may be in the running for another type of trophy - one for father of the year.

Liberace movie premiere on HBO scores 2.4 million viewers

A healthy number of HBO subscribers were curious about Michael Douglas’ performance as Liberace in the TV movie “Behind the Candelabra.” The Nielsen company said the 2.4 million people who tuned in to the movie’s premiere over the Memorial Day weekend represented the network’s biggest audience for one of its original movies since “Something the Lord Made” in 2004.

Amanda Bynes picks fight with swimsuit model

Bynes calls Chrissy Teigen "old" and "ugly."

J.WHOA! Singer wears racy outfit on family-friendly show

Jennifer Lopez flashed a whole lot of her famous figure in a Tuesday night performance of "Britain's Got Talent." Perhaps too much.

Norah O'Donnell tired of playing underdog to 'Oprah's BFF'

There's no morning glory for O'Donnell on show with Gayle King.

Brandi Glanville: I had a 'liquid nose job'

Reality star Brandi Glanville opened up to Life & Style magazine this week about a few of her cosmetic enhancements. The “Real Housewife” admitted to having doctors do a little work on her face after an accident in 2009.

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Summer's finally here! Celebs chowing down on ice cream

Think celebs have the perfect diet and always exercise proper etiquette? Think again! Check out Hollywood's hottest chowing down on ice cream.

Relive the Cannes Film Festival's glamorous past

Glamour has been a long standing tradition in The South of France for the Cannes Film Festival which started in 1946. In the classic Cannes days, Hollywood stars like Natalie Wood, Liz Taylor and Sophia Loren brought their sophisticated style to the French Riviera. Check out these old school Cannes moments ...

Tiger Woods dating Lindsey Vonn: A timeline of their romance

When it comes to love, Tiger Woods has hit a hole in one with new girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. The couple have appeared inseparable since going public with their relationship in March, putting to rest one of the worst kept secrets in the sports and gossip worlds. Take a look back at their romance ...

Cannes 2013: Stars dazzle at amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala

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

Cannes Film Festival 2013: All the red carpet looks

Hollywood has arrived in the French Riviera. The stars put on their red carpet best to attend the glittering festivities of the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival in France for the 12 day film fete. Check out all the stars spotted so far.

Worst fashion moments at Cannes 2013

Turns out some celebrities left their fashion sense back home before heading to the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival. Check out the worst fashion missteps spotted at the festival this year.

World's largest LEGO replica lands in New York City

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

Vanderbilt Cup: New York's auto racing history

Before the Indy 500, engines were roaring on Long Island. The Vanderbilt Cup was America's first major auto racing tophy, taking place each year in Nassau County. Check out early race photos ...

FAIL! Worst parent blunders of all time

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

Parsons students pose for Fine Arts nudie calendar

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

Billboard Music Awards 2013: Best and worst looks

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

Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

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

'90s teen heartthrobs: Where are they now?

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

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

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

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

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

Kate Moss strips down for St. Tropez campaign

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Kate Upton sizzles on the cover of Vogue

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

Miley Cyrus tops Maxim's Hot 100 List

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

Celebrities and their old-time look-alikes

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

Aww-dorable! Baby animals with their mothers

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

Awkward Mother's Day photos

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

Hilarious receipts: Most bizarre transactions EVER

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

Celebrity PDA: Stars go public with their affection

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

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

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

Met Gala 2013 red carpet: Best and worst looks

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

Babes behind bars: Top 10 most attractive mug shots

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

In Orb-it! Rosario rides Orb to Derby win

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

Awkward celebrities: Web app gives Hollywood stars hilarious makeovers

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

Comic book superheroes: From the panels to the big screen

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

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

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

Sports

Mookie Blaylock upgraded to serious day after fatal crash

Former NBA All-Star guard Daron “Mookie” Blaylock has been upgraded to serious condition a day after his SUV crashed head-on into a van and killed a woman.

Sharapova survives serving woes to advance in Paris

A frowning Maria Sharapova walked toward the net, peering at a mark on the other side and trying to argue her way out of yet another double-fault. “It hit the outside line,” she told the chair umpire.

Lawrence: LeBron’s taking Cavalier attitude

When things are going badly for the Heat, when Dwyane Wade hardly resembles a Finals MVP and Chris Bosh is playing as if they’ve threatened to send him back to Toronto for good, Miami can always fall back on one thing: The Cleveland bailout plan.

NCAA postpones WCWS due to tornadoes

The NCAA postponed Friday night’s games at the Women’s College World Series until Saturday after severe weather in the Oklahoma City area. The new schedule calls for Tennessee to play Washington, followed by the second winners’ bracket game between top-seeded Oklahoma and rival Texas.

Costly double-bogey sends Tiger to a 74 at Memorial

If Tiger Woods is to make a run at a sixth Memorial Tournament title, he’ll have to turn things around quickly. Woods fought gusting winds, an occasionally errant shot and his putter during a second-round 2-over 74 on Friday, making the cut at Muirfield Village but leaving a lot of ground to make up on the weekend.

Nadal overcomes shaky start to advance at French

Rafael Nadal came from behind for the second match in a row on a busy Friday at the French Open, surviving another shaky start to beat Martin Klizan 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Entering the tournament, seven-time champion Nadal had lost only 14 sets in 53 matches at the French Open.

Cowher in no rush to return to the NFL

Bill Cowher was in Jersey on Thursday night with a very important job on his mind — and it had nothing to do with coaching an NFL team.

LeBron takes control, leads Heat to win over Pacers and series lead

Even when Dwyane Wade looks old and worn and Chris Bosh continues to go MIA in these Eastern Conference Finals, as long as No. 6 is finding his rhythm when he wants to take over the game and comes up with the timely assist, then what’s the difference?

Knee problems will keep Wiggins from Tour defense

Bradley Wiggins will not defend his Tour de France title because of a knee problem, giving teammate Chris Froome the chance to win cycling’s premier race after finishing runner-up last year.

Royals beat Cards in game that doesn't end until 3:14 a.m.

Jeff Francoeur and Eric Hosmer combined for three RBIs in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen and the Royals spoiled Michael Wacha’s almost spotless debut, snapping an eight-game losing streak with a rain-delayed 4-2 victory on Thursday night.

Stars who share the limelight with their kids — after homework

Having parents in the movie business comes with many perks — like nabbing a part in mom or dad's film! read full story »

	Luis Aparicio
	Ernie Banks
	Deter Jeter
	Barry Larkin
	Cal Ripken Jr.
	Alex Rodriguez
	Ozzie Smith
	Arky Vaughan
	Honus Wagner
	Robin Yount

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All-Time All-Stars: Each week leading up to the midsummerclassic at Citi field, we want you to help us pick baseball's best

Luis Aparicio

Ernie Banks

Derek Jeter

Barry Larkin

Cal Ripken Jr.

Alex Rodriguez

Ozzie Smith

Arky Vaughan

Honus Wagner

Robin Yount

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