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POP ‘IDOL’ BOMBSHELL: Simon Cowell knocks up best friend’s wife but the SEX-Factor judge claims he feels ‘TRICKED’ and ‘thought this was a casual relationship — friends with benefits’

Simon Cowell has a little American Idol on the way — and he never saw this future star coming. The prickly TV talent judge was blindsided by the news that his good friend’s wife — stunning New York socialite Lauren Silverman — was pregnant with his baby, the Daily News has learned. read full story »

'It was like 'Fifty Shades of Grey' for kids': NYC sixth-graders no longer required to read racy summer reading novel ‘Diary of Part-Time Indian’ after parents protest

Sixth-graders in Queens, N.Y. were told to read a book that talked about masturbation — until seething parents got the title pushed off the summer reading list.

'2,000 more Americans have died from obesity, just in the last few months': Bloomberg fighting to last drop for NYC soda ban

A beaten but not broken New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued an appeal to his successor: Save my soda ban!

Ex-financial analyst executed in Texas for 1998 road-rage killings

Douglas Feldman, convicted of killing two in a north Texas road-rage rampage 15 years ago, was executed Wednesday — and his time on death row did little subdue his venomous hate.

Families of Hudson River boating victims say passengers didn't see barge, were sober

The families of a bride-to-be and a wedding party member killed in a speedboat wreck said Wednesday that no one aboard saw a barge moored on the Hudson River until the crash.

Ex-Marine fingered in plot to kill, decapitate judge and prosecutor admits to being 'a complete idiot'

The ex-Marine who admitted he plotted to kill, then decapitate, New York District Court Judge Joseph Bianco and a prosecutor has written letters of apology to each victim on the eve of his sentencing.

IT'S A DOGGONE SHAME: U.S. soldier returns from Afghanistan to find friend gave away his DOG

Army 1st Lt. Brandon Harker, who spent nine months in Afghanistan, was set for a joyous reunion with his yellow Labrador retriever this month but returned to find his beloved pooch was gone.

Beyoncé impresses at the Izod Center

Drug giant Pfizer, who holds $73 billion in profits overseas, on list of multinational tax dodgers: report

Midtown-based drug giant Pfizer is high on a list of U.S. multinationals that dodge taxes through overseas subsidiaries, according to a report released Wednesday.

42 gay couples get hitched as Minn. legalizes same-sex marriage

The law allowed weddings to begin at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, and 42 couples were expected to be married by Minneapolis Mayor R.T.

Bradley Manning hurt Afthanistan operations, US general tells court

Bradley Manning’s sentencing hearing began Wednesday with a former U.S. general testifying that the low-level analyst’s leaks damaged military operations in Afghanistan.

POT PUSH: Uruguay could become FIRST country in the world to fully legalize marijuana

Marijuana legalization is stemming from South America. Uruguay is aiming to create the first legal marijuana market, and it has already managed to pass the bill through the lower house of Congress on Wednesday.

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: Syria President Bashar Assad joins social network as death toll from uprising passes 100,000

More than 70 photos have been posted, showing the Syrian leader in a normal, compassionate light — even as his military wages a bloody crackdown on dissenters. Assad has collected more than 5,000 followers in a few days.

Robert Mugabe faces toughest election in 33 years as Zimbabwe polls close

Voting concluded Wednesday in most of Zimbabwe's polling stations in elections in which Robert Mugabe, faced one of the biggest challenges to his 33-year grip on power.

McCain: Choosing between Hillary Clinton and Rand Paul for president in 2016 would be 'a tough choice'

Sen. John McCain praised Clinton as a 'rock star' who 'did a fine job' as secretary of state, and says Rand Paul is 'intelligently' expanding his Tea Party base.

'She was the sweetest girl': Teen killed by truck just after leaving job at Dylan's Candy Bar

The truck’s driver was turning right onto Third Ave. from E. 60th St. when the teen was hit Wednesday night, police said.

Cowboys safety Barry Church misses training camp after chipping his tooth — on a JOLLY RANCHER

The candy-loving Cowboys safety was sidelined by a Jolly Rancher, of all things, Monday, needing an emergency root canal after the cherry-flavored candy bit back and chipped his tooth.

Sexy Ukrainian thief's new plan to raise restitution: $1,000 for 10 hours of charity work

Renata Shamrakova, who pleaded guilty to stealing from Nicky Hilton's ex-hubby before launching a Kickstarter-style campaign to pay off her $821,000 restitution, is vowing to work toward a charity for cash.

Liz Cheney and husband late on tax payment for swanky $1.6 million Jackson Hole mansion, records show

Wyoming Senate candidate Liz Cheney and her husband were more than two months late paying property taxes on the couple’s recently purchased home in the well-to-do area of Jackson Hole, county records show.

'I will jump that fence and fight every n----- here, bro': Philadelphia Eagles’ Riley Cooper apologizes after racist rant at Kenny Chesney concert

Riley Cooper is in serious damage-control mode after being caught on camera using a racial slur during a Kenny Chesney concert in June.

Jurors consider fate of ex-Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre after more than two weeks of testimony

Jurors began deliberating Wednesday over whether to hold former Goldman Sachs Group Inc trader Fabrice Tourre liable for defrauding investors in a complex deal tied to subprime mortgages.

CONFIDENTI@L: Amanda Seyfried: I wasn't sexually liberated by 'Lovelace' role

House OKs lower rates for student loans; now goes to Obama for signature

The legislation links student loan interest rates to the financial markets, offering lower rates for most students now but higher rates later if the economy improves as expected.

Billionaire Saudi prince to pay $10 million commission for sale of Khadafy jet

A billionaire Saudi prince was ordered by a British court on Wednesday to pay a $10-million commission linked to the sale of a private jet to Libya's Moammar Khadafy, in a humiliating legal defeat for one of the world's richest men.

Zynga, owner of Words With Friends, sues makers of casual sex app Bang With Friends over trademark

Zynga, the social media gaming company behind "Words With Friends," is suing Bang With Friends, the developers of the controversial hook up app with the same name, for trademark infringement.

'I COULD TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF!': Monica's sexy tape to Bill revealed after 15 years

San Francisco leads nation with incredible spike in home prices

The City by the Bay is the place to be for home sellers as San Francisco led the country in the rapid rise of home prices increase by a whopping 24.5 percent, according to new data.

One World Trade Center holding photo contest to send three winners straight to the top

Three photographers behind the most 'liked' shots on the WTC Progress' Facebook page will receive a tour at the top of the 1,776-foot-tall tower as early as a year and a half before it opens to the public.

THE JUICE IS LOOSE… ALMOST! O.J. Simpson granted parole on some sentences stemming from 2008 convictions, but will be in Nevada prison for at least four more years

Inmate O.J. Simpson, despite winning parole Wednesday in Nevada, still faces a minimum of four more years behind bars for his kidnapping and armed robbery convictions.

STILL PACKING HEAT: George Zimmerman pulled over in Texas — with a GUN in his glove box, report claims

George Zimmerman, acquitted earlier this month in the killing of Trayvon Martin, was stopped on Sunday by police in Forney, Texas and was found to have a handgun in his glove box, according to a report.

MORE REVELATIONS ABOUT THE NSA: Agency can read emails, online chats and track Web browsing habits without warrant

The NSA has a program that allegedly lets agents pore over personal emails, online chats and Web browsing habits - all without a warrant, documents leaked by Edward Snowden reportedly show.

BUSTED: Couple arrested in stealing luggage at airport after Asiana Flight 214 deadly crash

A United Airlines employee and his fiancée are charged with grand theft and commercial burglary after allegedly stealing passenger luggage after the Boeing 777 crashed at SFO.

Packaged salad mix named as source of cyclospora stomach virus in some states

Health officials in Iowa and Nebraska on Tuesday identified prepackaged salad mix as the source of a severe stomach bug that sickened hundreds of people in both states.

HPV linked to three-fold greater risk of esophageal cancer: study

Michael Douglas may have been on to something. A new review of previous research shows people with HPV infections have a three-fold greater chance of esophageal cancer.

Judge orders Chandra Levy court documents unsealed offering new post-trial details

Newly released transcripts cover five hearings held earlier this year that involved a key witness into the murder conviction of Salvadoran immigrant Ingmar Guandique.

SEE IT For $50,000, stay in Denver hotel’s pop-up inflatable room 22 feet in the air

For a limited time, a Denver hotel is offering a package with a one-night stay in a pop-up, inflatable room that rises 22 feet in the air, thanks to a scissor lift on top of the van on which it sits.

SPOTTED: Cops release images of sleaze wanted in Manhattan rape attempt caught on video

The sleazy creep who tried to sexually assault a pregnant Manhattan woman as she walked her dog Sunday morning sported a visor and bought a drink at a deli near the site of the brazen attack.

Euthanasia ban upheld by British appeals court

A British appeals court upheld a law against euthanasia in rejecting appeals from two severely disabled men who argued that doctors should be allowed to legally kill them.

Cambodian leader agrees to opposition talks after disputed election

Cambodia's long-serving leader, Hun Sen, said his party was ready to talk to the opposition after both sides claimed victory in Sunday's general election.

BIZARRE MEMENTO: British company turns the ashes of dead people into vinyl records

Music buffs can now feel the rhythm in both life and death— by getting their cremated ashes turned into vinyl records.

No bra, no problem! Rosie goes topless down under

SEE IT: Van erupts into flames in Manhattan

Officials are looking for answers on why a white van burst into flames Wednesday morning next to Madison Square Park in the Flatiron district.

Al Qaeda leader slams treatment of Guantanamo Bay inmates on hunger strike

The Egyptian-born jihadist vowed to "spare no effort to free" all prisoners in an audio recording posted to the Internet on Wednesday.

'Human error' possible cause of Florida propane plant explosions that injured 8 and spawned 20-by-20 foot fireball

Equipment malfunction and human error - but not sabotage - are among the possible causes of a series of explosions at a central Florida propane plant and left eight injured, authorities said.

Bride-to-be allegedly stashes meth in dentures to pass to jailed groom with kiss: police

The Tennessee twosome never does tie the knot after a guard discovered the 'gift' and arrested the would-be-wife just before the wedding.

San Diego City Council denies funds to embattled Mayor Bob Filner in the wake of his sex harassment suit

San Diego’s City Council made it clear it wants the city to have no part in the legal dealings of Mayor Bob Filner, who is the subject of a sexual harassment lawsuit and a chorus of calls to resign.

FACEBOOK MILESTONE: Stock passes $38 IPO price for first time since shaky initial public offering

Shares of Facebook are up 1.2 percent to $38.08. Investors are excited about the social media giant's fast-growing mobile advertising revenue.

Rubin Museum of Art worker says museum director sexually harassed her

A worker at a Manhattan art museum claims in a lawsuit that her boss fawned over her as if she were a priceless work of art.

LUCKY TO BE ALIVE: Pennsylvania teen trapped upside down in ravine for 18 hours after car crash

Brooke Spence lost control of her truck, which hit an electric pole and plunged the vehicle into a gully. She was hidden by vegetation for nearly a day before being discovered by a passerby.

Tara Reid wanted ‘Sharknado’ to be called WHAT?

Arizona boy digging for worms uncovers gun near his home

Police in Prescott say the stainless-steel .38-caliber revolver was in plastic bag along with one bullet just under the ground’s surface.

Virginia mom jailed for a year after 4-year-old snorts her cocaine stash

Carrie Ann Billups received her yearlong sentence after her son found and snorted $10 worth of cocaine, and she initially didn't take him to the hospital for fear she would be arrested.

Few poorly armed guards posted at Pakistani prison when Taliban militants attacked

Only 10 out of the 35 guards were armed when 150 militants, dressed as policemen, attacked in the brazen overnight operation.

Despite pleas from the International Olympic Committee, Russia will not suspend anti-gay legislation for 2014 Sochi Games

The country says it cannot put its gay propaganda ban on hold. The law in effect makes it illegal to be homosexual — and athletes and coaches face arrest and deportation.

NSA chief to face hacker crowd at Las Vegas conference

He has faced Congress and presidents, and isn’t expected to budge from the position that his mission is to stop terrorists and that his agency’s surveillance program is critical, even amid a room full of hackers.

FBI effort to get NSA leaker Edward Snowden's father to Moscow collapses

The FBI's plan failed after Lon Snowden realized there was no guarantee he'd get to see his son on arrival and didn't want to be used as a political pawn by agents, it has emerged.

Staten Island brothers arrested after cops find more than 20 unregistered guns hidden in their home

Two Staten Island brothers were arrested after cops found more than 20 unregistered rifles, assault weapons and handguns squirreled away in their home, sources said.

Judge tosses lawsuit by NYPD whistleblower who revealed alleged quota system

NYPD Officer Craig Matthews argued that his bosses violated his free speech by punishing him for revealing what he described as their quota demands.

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All quiet on Yankee trade front

Brian Cashman opted not to make any moves, counting on the returns of Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson and the recent acquisition of Alfonso Soriano to bolster the Yankees’ lineup for the two-month stretch run.

Cowboy is no Jolly Rancher after chipping tooth

The candy-loving Cowboys safety was sidelined by a Jolly Rancher, of all things, Monday, needing an emergency root canal after the cherry-flavored candy bit back and chipped his tooth.

Rockets' Jones accused of stomping on homeless man

NBA players are no strangers when it comes to getting into trouble with the law, but the Houston Rockets' second-year forward Terrence Jones might have established an all-time low.

D-backs ship Kennedy to Pods

Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes had not been moved with barely an hour remaining before Wednesday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline, but former Yankees teammate Ian Kennedy has been dealt by Arizona to San Diego, according to multiple reports.

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Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota discusses Anthony Weiner, MTA and the GOP in the BIg Apple during the NY Daily News livechat

While that includes his stewardship of the MTA, the Republican frontrunner was in no hurry to associate himself with hated fare hikes (some of which he pushed for prior to quitting). "I'm no longer at the MTA so I'm not sure what they're planning," he told a reader who asked why the price keeps rising as the service keeps stinking.

Bloomberg fighting to the last drop for his New York City soda ban

A beaten but not broken New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued an appeal to his successor: Save my soda ban!

STUCK IN FIRST GEAR: City Councilman demands injection of public cash to keep Citi Bike program rolling to central Brooklyn

Citi Bike appears to be stuck in first gear, and one City Councilman says it’s going to require an injection of city cash to make sure that the popular cycling initative doesn’t stay docked in Manhattan and north Brooklyn.

'Failure is not an option' in Middle East peace talks

Israel’s lead negotiator in newly resumed Middle East peace talks pledged Tuesday that “failure is not an option.”

NYC controller candidate Scott Stringer: I would have fired Eliot Spitzer for patronizing prostitute on a business trip

The Manhattan Borough President, running against Eliot Spitzer for city controller, launched the attack after receiving the endorsement of three former city and state controllers: Carl McCall, Liz Holtzman and Harrison Goldin.

Judge orders psych evaluation on man charged with hate crime murder in the West Village

A judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation Tuesday of a defendant charged with killing a gay man in the West Village in what authorities say was a crime rooted in homophobia.

Montreal-bound American Eagle flight out of New York's LaGuardia Airport makes emergency landing

Flight 3364, with 39 people on board, was just north of Albany International Airport when the crew reported an odor and smoke, an airport spokesman said.

CHEWED ME UP: Founder of NYC celeb hangout spot, Sons of Essex, sues ex-partners for $20M for ruining his name

Matthew Levine is suing his former partners at the lower East Side celebrity hangout Sons of Essex, saying they used his good name to build a foodie empire and then tossed him aside.

Who wore it better? Jessica Alba copies Michelle, Huma

COMING SOON: Sext gal Sydney Leathers in talks to XXX-tend her 15 minutes of fame and star in Weiner parody porn flick

Leathers met with Steven Hirsch, co-chairman of Vivid Entertainment, who offered Weiner's former paramour an opportunity to make an X-rated parody of the sexting affair.

'I think he’s a little too busy j-----g off to do anything for the city': Sydney Leathers rips Weiner in X-rated Howard Stern interview

Sydney Leathers, Anthony Weiner’s sexting paramour turned prospective porn star, is throwing cold water on her old flame’s mayoral aspirations.

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Alec Baldwin’s accused stalker: I'm homeless!

Deportation orders can’t dislodge Nazi suspects from U.S. homes

At least 10 suspected Nazi war criminals ordered deported by the United States never left the country, and four are living in the United States today.

Mitt Romney on 47 percent remark: 'I didn't say that'

Mitt Romney is backtracking from his controversial "47%" comment during the 2012 presidential campaign, insisting the remark was misconstrued.

Firefighter who allegedly made bogus 911 calls to rob his fellow smoke-eaters shipped off to prison

Joseph Keene, 34, failed to post $7,500 bail after his indictment and was shipped off to Rikers Island.

Dad of YouTube sensation Talia Castellano organizing group to find cure for pediatric cancer

Marc Winthrop, whose 13-year-old daughter Talia died of a rare form of cancer, told the Daily News he is working to fulfill her wish to end the pediatric disease.

SHOCKING VIDEO: Vet technician fired after repeatedly slamming small dog against wall at pet hospital in Orlando

A vet technician accused of swinging a small dog by its neck and repeatedly slamming it against the wall has been fired - after video of the sick attack went viral.

Reading the smoke signals on e-cigarettes: Can you puff away on a plane, train or in your local bar?

Where there’s smoking, there’s no longer fire — but there’s plenty of heated debate. Electronic cigarettes, known to smokers as e-cigarettes, are lighting up the city as puffers snuff out their butts in favor of the refillable, rechargeable alternative, which produces a not-so-smelly vapor instead of pungent smoke.

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Confidenti@l: Amanda Seyfried: 'Lovelace' role didn't sexually liberate me

Though she played innocent Cosette in “Les Miserables,” portraying a porn star in “Lovelace” didn’t sexually liberate Amanda Seyfried.

Ex-maid sues Food Network star Willie Degel

Ana Jiminez says Degel, the owner of Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, paid her only $400 to $500 in cash despite working 70 hours a week.

Inside Showtime's new TV series 'Masters of Sex'

Just for the record, sometimes incorporating props into sex doesn’t enhance the experience. It’s just inconvenient.

'Our Nixon' on CNN tells the same old story of disgraced President

Right around the time it hits Watergate, though, it falls onto a familiar path.

New channel Pivot is programmed for millennials

Contrary to popular wisdom, says Evan Shapiro, the millennial generation would love to watch TV.

Princess Di was 'madly in love' with Pakistani heart surgeon: friends

On the heels of the birth of Prince William's first child, Vanity Fair is remembering Princess Diana, who died in 1997.

Baldwin 'stalker' says she’s homeless

Appearing in court Wednesday, Genevieve Sabourin rejected a plea deal and said her life 'is destroyed.'

SEE IT Bradley Cooper, J-Law go gangster in 'American Hustle'

First trailer for "American Hustle," director David O. Russell's star-studded 1970s thriller is finally here.

Gwyneth: Juice cleanse ‘left me hallucinating’

Paltrow, who is no stranger to intense diet and exercise, revealed one slim down fad that went awry.

Touching tribute: Lea Michele wears 'Cory' necklace

Lea Michele has stepped out in public for the first time since the sudden death of boyfriend Cory Monteith. The 26-year-old actress was spotted in a friends car on Sunday in Los Angeles with her dark hair swept back, sunglasses on and wearing something very special around her neck.

SEE IT Kristin Chenoweth parodies Weiner scandal

On the "Tonight Show," the Chenoweth parodied the song "Popular" in honor of Anthony Weiner.

PHOTOS LiLo leaves rehab

Lindsay Lohan is out of rehab. Check out the photos of her fall from Disney star to troubled starlet.

REVIEW: Denzel and Mark deliver in '2 Guns'

After a season of superhero duds, Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg deliver a crucial dose of cool.

PHOTOS Stars who rock retro swimwear

Love it or hate it, celebs like Snooki are behind a retro swimwear comeback on the beach.

Not the 'Simple Life': Paris Hilton brings 19 BAGS to Ibiza

Paris Hilton certainly knows how to pack like an heiress. The "Simple Life" socialite toted 19 suitcases and a large box through LAX airport on Monday as she jetted off to Ibiza for a month-long gig as an island club resident DJ.

Ex-CBS anchorman back with wife after choking arrest

Former CBS anchor Rob Morrison has reunited with his wife Ashley four months after he was arrested for choking her in a domestic brawl. Morrison, 44, moved back in to the suburban Connecticut home that the couple had shared with their son, Jack, after accepting a plea deal regarding the February incident.

'Ender's Game' director opens up about anti-gay marriage uproar

"Ender’s Game” director Gavin Hood finds threatened boycott of his film “dreadfully ironic.”

Ireland poses next to sleeping mom Kim Basinger

Ireland Baldwin is like any other teen when it comes to joking around with mom.

LiLo allowed to finish community service in New York

Lindsay Lohan successfully completed her 90-day rehab stint and can go more than a year without another court hearing if she keeps her nose clean, a Los Angeles judge said Wednesday.

PHOTOS Ex-'7th Heaven' child star strips off for Maxim

Mackenzie Rosman, who starred as Ruthie on '7th Heaven,' is all grown up.

Seth Meyers animated about new series

He found time to hatch a new animated show, "The Awesomes," which premiers Thursday on Hulu.

'Americans' actress sued by ex-agent

Alison Wright, who plays an FBI secretary on 'The Americans,' was sued for dumping Headline Talent Agency.

Paul Haggis pens letter supporting Remini's Scientology split

Paul Haggis has penned an open letter supporting Leah Remini’s decision to break with the Church of Scientology.

Introducing the Thumbell, a workout for your thumb

A cell phone provider is encouraging textaholics to turn their thumbs into lean, mean pressing machines.

KStew to paparazzi: 'You don't deserve to breathe the same air'

Kristen Stewart is the latest star to lose her cool over taunts from a shutterbug.

Jodi Sweetin: I'm not back in rehab

Jodi Sweetin, who once battled substance abuse, is not back in rehab — but she does work in one.

photos Kate Upton turns up the heat in see-through dress

See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo.

Adrienne Bailon faked having new boyfriend to split with Rob Kardashian

'The Real' co-host finally revealed details about the split.

Singer JoJo sues record label to get out of contract

Jojo wants to be let go.

Nigella Lawson granted preliminary divorce

Husband Charles Saatchi was seen choking her last month.

LiLo leaves rehab after 3-month stint

The actress wore a big smile and high-heeled boots as she left.

'Homeland' will start season three without Nicholas Brody

It’s an unusual move, about which Lewis is neither surprised nor chagrined.

PHOTOS Jennifer Aniston’s got legs for days

The stars love their short shorts!

wow! 15 summer workouts that burn 300 calories

How long do you have to spend to do some serious calorie-burning?

L.A. porn maker to stop Ben & Jerry’s spoofs

The days of buying porn videos with names based on ice cream flavors are over.

YUCK! Appliance lets you grow insects for dinner

A designer has created an insect breeding appliance that can produce 2.4 kg of larvae protein.

'The Flash' gets fast-tracked at CW

The network wants to develop a show built on the origins of the DC character.

Wi-Fi tooth sensor tracks eating, smoking

This tracker would know all your mouth's dirty secrets.

Saints Row IV's design director breaks down game

In August, Saints Row IV will push things even further. How far?

Confidenti@l: It's closing time at The Fix

An editor from the online magazine started — and allegedly killed — by idea-man Maer Roshan emailed staffers Monday thanking them for their hard work.

OWN owes a lot to Tyler Perry

The news that Oprah Winfrey’s struggling OWN network is finally — earlier than expected — making money came as a shock to much of the TV industry.

JoJo sues record label to get out of contract

The tween sensation is suing the record label that made her famous, saying they have no hold on her now that her seven years of service are up.

photos Female soldiers of North Korea

These soldiers don high heels and exercise perfect discipline.

CW boss is optimistic, even about 'The Carrie Diaries'

CW President Mark Pedowitz admitted Tuesday that he’s still surprised “The Carrie Diaries” didn’t do better.

'The Smurfs 2': Movie review

Audiences may find themselves singing the blues after watching the Smurfs, in this sequel to their 2011 surprise hit.

'Best Daym Takeout': TV review

You might not want Daymon Patterson selecting your meals, but it sure is fun to hear him talk about food.

Blake Lively: Ryan Reynolds 'has better taste than me'

"I never think about how other people will respond to the way I dress," she told the August edition of Lucky magazine.

'Dexter' spinoff mulled by Showtime

Some part of Showtime's serial killer drama "Dexter" could live on — as a spinoff.

PHOTOS Famous political daughters

Political daughters like Abby Huntsman often steal the spotlight from their famous fathers and mothers.

SEE IT JT releases new video

Justin Timberlake's new video for “Take Back the Night” doesn’t disappoint.

SEE IT Taylor Swift, Carly Simon duet on ‘You’re So Vain’

The two music legends joined forces during a concert in Foxborough, Mass.

'Private Benjamin' star Brennan dead at 80

Eileen Brennan, a feisty movie actress who showed the chops for both drama and salty comedy died Sunday.

Amanda Bynes ‘still talking’ to her mom

The troubled starlet's mom is making it clear that her proposed conservatorship isn't a money grab.

Robin Thicke can credit 'Blurred Lines' success to fans

Robin Thicke has a long list of thank-you notes to write for his summer-defining hit “Blurred Lines.” First and foremost, to Pharrell Williams and rapper T.I, who co-wrote this can’t-stop-singing ditty.

JUSTIN REEFER: Bieber's bus caught with pot at Canadian border

Justin Bieber tweeted a simple smile on Tuesday morning - and it may have been because he narrowly escaped a drug bust over the weekend.

Ex-Miss New York trades Broadway glitz for tiny Polish city

The Harlem actress and model and husband Ireneusz Ciara now live in Walbrzych, a city of just 120,000.

Miley Cyrus: Being ‘a mess’ is part of growing up

Miley Cyrus says her transformation from sweet-faced kid star to twerking wild-child is not really that deep.

HOW POSH! Victoria Beckham is back in Hollywood

Victoria Beckham is on a roll with her smiles. The mother of four posted a happy snapshot of herself in front of the Hollywood sign on Twitter on Monday. “So good to be back in LA, and hiking, who knew?” she wrote.

Cronut mania hits South Korea

Dominque Ansel's trademarked pastry is set to arrive in South Korea — mass produced by Dunkin' Donuts.

Flawless at 56: Bo Derek doesn't age

Who's been drinking from the fountain of youth? We reveal the secrets of Hollywood stars for whom time appears to have stopped, and point out a few others who could use a little help on the anti-aging front.

Lea's Twitter tribute: 'Cory will forever be in my heart'

Lea Michele returned to Twitter on Monday, sharing a heartfelt thank you with fans for their support after the death of her "Glee" co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith. "Thank you all for helping me through this time with your enormous love & support," Michele, 26, wrote.

‘Bachelorette’ season finale half ends in Hartsock heartbreak

This season of "The Bachelorette" is ending in a plot twist that fans of the sensational series certainly didn't see coming. The first part of the two-week finale on Monday night left bachelorette Desiree Hartsock in tears - but not tears of joy.

'Reign' is a royal departure for CW

The CW show premiering this fall is about the early life of Mary, Queen of Scots.

It's Pink vs. Pink in new lawsuit

British shirt maker Thomas Pink is taking Victoria's Secret to court over possible copyright infringement.

Ryan Gosling is most-wanted star for sex tape

Ryan Gosling's fans have a suggestion for what the hunky actor can do during his break from acting.

PHOTOS Rare shots of Elvis Presley's many cars

The King of Rock and Roll wasn't just known for his music and movies!

Bruckheimer defends 'Lone Ranger' flop

“Lone Ranger” producer Jerry Bruckheimer says history will prove the film's much better than critics say.

CBS: We tried to keep ‘NCIS’ star

CBS boss says the network did all they could to keep Cote De Pablo on the popular series.

Justin Bieber did not spit on fans over balcony: rep

Justin Bieber reportedly kept his saliva far away from his fans.

Klum in clay

Supermodel Heidi Klum gave a sneak peek into this year's Halloween costume.

Taylor Lautner steps out with new girlfriend

Love is in the air for Taylor Lautner and costar Marie Avgeropoulos, who have now gone public.

Sharon Stone happy with her imperfections

Sharon Stone's not perfect, and, the "Basic Instinct" star dishes, she likes it that way.

Ronda Rousey fan gets tattoo of her 'Body Issue' pose

The two-time Olympian and UFC champ is the featured attraction of one fan's wild tattoo.

wow! New iPhone may have fingerprint sensor

Folder labeled "Biometric Kit" was discovered in the coding for Apple's upcoming software.

Breathalyzer test says whether you're burning fat

Want to know if you’re working out hard enough and burning fat? Just take a deep breath and blow.

Michael Jackson's duets with Queen singer may be released

Brian May says he's completing songs recorded in 1983.

Kate Moss STUNS on the cover of Esquire

It's her first men's magazine cover in 17 years.

Katy Perry reveals she sent text to KStew amid RPattz dating rumors

Katy Perry revealed she followed the girl code.

Katy Perry announces new album on massive gold truck

Katy Perry wanted to make sure no one misses the announcement.

wow! Chipotle launches vegan Sofritas

Chipotle is first fast-food chain to offer vegan meal that differs from a salad or a veggie burger.

Gangster vegan blog filled with F-bombs gets cookbook deal

A gangsta vegan blog is being turned into a cookbook.

Lady Gaga unveils mime-inspired art for 'Applause' single

Get ready for a lot of Gaga.

Robin Williams on TV return: 'Great to have a steady gig'

It's been 31 years since Williams wrapped up his run in 'Mork and Mindy.'

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Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Stars who rock retro swimwear

Love it or hate it, retro swimwear is making a comeback on the beach. Check out which bikini babes are handing in their itty bitty two-pieces for a more vintage look ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Ageless celebs: The secret to staying forever young

Celebrities wearing short shorts

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

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Celebrity baby bumps

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Hollywood moms before and after baby

Don't hate on them because they're famous. And rich. Hate on them because they look so darn good so soon after having kids.

William and Kate: A Love Story

On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton, his commoner bride, were married in a fairy tale wedding watched by 2 billion and celebrated around the globe. Relive their love story.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Kate Middleton's royal maternity style

As the world celebrates the arrival of a new royal baby, George Alexander Louis, take a look back at some of Kate Middleton's most memorable maternity style moments ...

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Leo celebrities from Mila Kunis to Ben Affleck

Find out what the stars have in store for them this month.

Skin-tight celebrity clothing

Remember when dresses were made out of, oh, we don't know, actual fabric? These days stars try to squeeze themselves into latex, rubber and spandex outfits so tight, they look like they were painted on.

Same-sex star couples

Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others. From public declarations of love to dates out of the limelight, check out the stars who have found romance with that special someone.

Bodypainted models become one with nature

Becoming one with nature takes on new meaning in these incredible bodypainting snaps. Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ...

H'wood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

Marlin, the Kennedy yacht, through the years

The Prince of Camelot had his very own floating paradise, the Marlin, which he docked in the Nantucket Sound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The Marlin, which was donated in 1970 by the Kennedy family to a Florida auction, recently resurfaced in 2013, with more of the Kennedy clan aboard ...

Celebs gone grizzly

These Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

Famous Scientologists

Tom Cruise and John Travolta are just a few of the high-profile stars involved with Scientology. Here are some others.

Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear

The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties.

Worst celebrity hair days of all time

Sure, celebs have access to the ritziest hair salons in the country, but somehow the rich and famous still manage to have bad hair days.

Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles

From Robert De Niro's dramatic weight gain for 'Raging Bull' to Matthew McConaughey's intense loss for 'The Dallas Buyer's Club,' check out celebrities who've shocked us with their shape-shifting ways.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride

Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities.

Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

Kate Moss has been a prolific figure in the modeling world since the '90s, and now some of the most iconic -- and scandalous-- photos of the supermodel will be going up for auction at Christie's in London come the fall. Check out the collection of stunning photos.

Celebrity teeth makeovers

They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013

There were no shortage of celebrities hitting up the City of Light to check out the hottest designer runway shows for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Check out the fashion highs and lows and see which stars sat front row.

Tennis fashion through the years

From ankle-length skirts of the 1920s to Venus William's sexy spandex, women of tennis have always tried to partner fashion and sport. Some were hits. Some misses ...

Hollywood heads to the prom

Prom night is about one thing, and one thing only: the dress. Sure, everyone wants a great hairdo, pair of heels and date, but what every girl really cares about is finding that dress ... and Hollywood starlets are no exception. Check out some of the most memorable prom moments from the silver and small screen.

Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian -- especially when it comes to her maternity style. Will the reality TV vixen, who has made a name for herself showing off her famous curves every chance she gets, tame down her sexy look now that she's pregnant? Our guess? Probably not. Take a look for yourself ...

Athletes' beach bodies

All that time in practice and out on the field pays off in a big way for these sexy athletes.

Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

Which celebrities were born this month and have Cancer as their astrological sign?

Stunning views from inside an airplane cockpit

The spectacular scapes that unfold in front of a plane are rarely seen, but one Dubai-based airline captain has invited the world into his office.

Katy Perry's body of work

Katy Perry is first and foremost a singer. Don't forget that. Take a look at her, er, body of work.

World's craziest homes

Whoa! From a house made entirely of legos to a home carved out of a cave, these crazy homes are sure to shock you!

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces that have become parents in the last year ...

Hollywood's weight battles

Think of the pressure you may feel to look a certain way, and then multiply it hundreds, maybe thousands of times -- that's what it's like to live in Hollywood! Whether they've been trying to pack on the pounds or they're hitting the gym to lose weight, check out the stars whose bodies have changed drastically ...

Boring work day? Take a tour of the 'desk safari'

Sure, sometimes working in an office can feel more like you're working in a zoo, but the newest internet craze has taken a wild day at work to another level! These clever shots by office goofballs involve matching up a coworker's face with a wild animal's body.

Awkward Father's Day photos

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing. Check out the most awkward Father's Day photos of all time ...

She's how old?!

Who's that woman - err - girl? Tinseltown's underage set is looking older than ever thanks to high-end hair, makeup and fashion. Check out the starlets who'll leaving you wondering, 'She's how old?!'

Celebrity beach bods we NEVER wanted to see

We hate to burst your bubble, but even the rich and famous have body parts that should stay safely covered.

University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest

Few are lucky enough to see these underwater moments up close, but the University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest brings the marine experience right to you. Over 650 entries were submitted for the 2013 contest by amateur photographers across the globe. Check out the award-winning submissions.

Top 10 donuts in America

Celebrate National Donut Day with the top 10 best fried dough treats in America ...

Sports

D-backs ship Kennedy to Pods

SEE IT: Cash rains on fans at ballgame in Seattle

It was raining in Seattle on Sunday, but they didn’t need to put the tarp on the field. During a game between the Mariners and Twins, fans had to pinch themselves at the sight of money raining down from the sky shortly before the seventh inning.

Colts give African rugby player a shot in the NFL

Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo is just trying to figure everything out. Like finding his way around campus at training camp or putting on a helmet and pads.

Brewers offering free grub & more to fed-up fans

Brewers fans who are upset over their last-place team or their lying, cheating star, Ryan Braun, can find solace in food. Free food. As a meal culpa to their fans, the Brewers are offering $10 vouchers good for food, drinks, merchandise and future tickets.

Texas A&M lineman dies in rollover crash

Texas A&M officials say freshman defensive lineman Polo Manukainiu has died in a rollover crash in New Mexico during a trip home from Utah.

Obama welcomes SF Giants to White House

President Barack Obama says the San Francisco Giants are making a “habit” of dropping in at the White House.

Former pitcher Castillo dies of apparent drowning

Authorities have recovered the body of former major league pitcher Frank Castillo after he apparently drowned at a lake northeast of Phoenix. Maricopa County sheriff’s officials say divers pulled the 44-year-old’s body out of Bartlett Lake on Monday afternoon.

Ex-Bosox, Brewers slugger 'Boomer' Scott dies at 69

George “Boomer” Scott, a three-time All-Star first baseman during the 1960s and 1970s who slugged 271 career homers, has died. He was 69. Washington County coroner Methel Johnson confirmed Scott died on Sunday in Greenville.

Eagles retiring McNabb's No. 5

Donovan McNabb’s No. 5 will be retired by the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to receive that honor.

Soccer player dies after match in Qatar

A soccer star from Ecuador who led the Mexican league in scoring last season has died a day after playing in a game for his club in Qatar.

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