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'BACHELOR' STAR DIES IN SHOCK SUICIDE' Gia Allemand, 29, taken off life support after distraught NBA player boyfriend finds her 'hanging in her New Orleans home'

The reality star's boyfriend, NBA player Ryan Anderson, reportedly found Allemand in her home Monday night unconscious and hanging. read full story »

HORROR: Abducted teen's mom, brother were tortured before they were killed as investigators reveal they found 'half of a human torso, legs, and feet' and a tarp 'melted to the head'

The man accused of kidnapping California teen Hannah Anderson also tortured the girl’s mother and brother before killing the pair, according to newly released search warrants.

SERIOUS BUSINESS: Yogo truck driver pulls knife on Mister Softee rival in NYC ice cream turf war

Mister Softee brought a sugar cone to a knife fight. Two frozen treat slingers were arrested Wednesday after getting their licks in during a midtown turf war that could have become a stabbing, cops said.

Cops search for group who assaulted gay men, who were walking hand-in-hand, in NYC

Police were searching Wednesday for a group of brutes who assaulted two gay men in a hateful attack in Chelsea.

Bogus Brooklyn panhandler brutally pistol-whips man in violent mugging

It was not a warm welcome to the neighborhood. A California man who just moved to Brooklyn was brutally pistol-whipped while trying to make change for a creep pretending to be a panhandler, according to court papers.

President Obama played cards during Osama bin Laden raid: former aide

In a recent speech at UCLA, former aide Reggie Love said Obama took some time during the raid to play cards with some of his staff.

'They lived for one another — up until the end': Man asks rescuers to save wife first after car crash because she was carrying their first child

A young husband’s final request to rescue workers as he lay dying in a car wreck in North Carolina was to save his wife first. Will Reid, 26, knew something more: His wife was pregnant.

CONFIDENTI@L: Jeter ready to retire with model girlfriend?

Bradley Manning apologizes for giving classified information to WikiLeaks: ‘I’m sorry that it hurt the United States’

The former low-level intel analyst gave an unsworn statement Wednesday that opened with an apology. Manning, who faces 90 years in prison, says he is sorry for the ‘unexpected results of my actions.’

EXCLUSIVE HIGH-RI$ING HELP: N.Y. governor got $76K from rich real estate investors just weeks before he approved their tax break bill

Three partners at Fisher Brothers, which owns the New York Curb Exchange at 86 Trinity Place, each gave at least $25,000 to Cuomo weeks before he approved the tax breaks. The location is one of five Manhattan properties that was singled out for tax relief in a January bill.

Obama bodyguards won't be disarming — despite petition to take away their guns

About that petition to disarm the President’s security team, the answer is . . . . No! The White House has dismissed the demand to take weapons away from security guards for President Obama, Vice President Biden and their families.

New York Times site down for more than an hour due to 'internal issue'

The site crashed around 11:30 a.m. and was down for over an hour. The company's corporate site was also inactive, and emails sent to nytimes.com addresses bounced back.

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY: Man with explosives and weapons arsenal busted in alleged plot to kill wife, her mom and brother

A Florida man wrote “happy wife, happy life” on Facebook, yet cops say he offered to pay $150,000 for a South American hit man to murder her, along with her mother and brother.

Long Island team with girl pitcher loses in Junior Little League World Series

Kristen Moldovan, 15, hurled 62/3 innings for Massapequa, but her all-boy opponents from Goolettsville, Tenn., rallied for a 5-4 extra-inning victory.

Judge tosses Rudy Giuliani heckler's lawsuit over false arrest claims

A federal judge has thrown out a Long Island, N.Y., man’s lawsuit claiming he was falsely arrested for heckling former mayor Rudy Giuliani in the Hamptons.

Fleeing biker dies during Brooklyn chase after police car hits back of motorcycle: cops

A motorcyclist died in a wipeout Wednesday after a cop’s car hit the back of his bike during a high-speed chase in Brooklyn, sources said.

SEND IN THE THERAPISTS: Missouri State Fair orders sensitivity training for rodeo clowns after Obama uproar

The Missouri State Fair will force rodeo clowns to complete sensitivity training after a clown mocked President Obama in a stunt one spectator likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally. The fair’s commission also approved a lifetime ban on the offending clown.

OFF WITH HER CROWN: Utah beauty queen surrenders crown after alleged bomb-throwing spree

Kendra McKenzie Gill, 18, called the Aug. 2 incident a "stupid mistake" and said she wanted to turn over her Miss Riverton title before pageant officials stripped her of it.

Judge sentences Jesse Jackson Jr. to 30 months in prison after guilty plea in campaign case

A federal judge has sentenced former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. to 30 months in prison, following his guilty plea that he engaged in a scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items.

Lady Gaga's ex-assistant loses suit over unpaid overtime

Judge tosses Rudy Giuliani heckler's lawsuit over false arrest claims

A federal judge has thrown out a Long Island, N.Y., man’s lawsuit claiming he was falsely arrested for heckling former mayor Rudy Giuliani in the Hamptons.

Bill and Hillary Clinton, David Dinkins to pay tribute to Bill Lynch at memorial service

Former President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be among the political luminaries speaking at a Thursday morning memorial service for late veteran strategist Bill Lynch.

NYPD SERGEANT: Judge's ruling took away one of our best policing tools; city crime will increase without stop-and-frisk

The talk around the precinct already is that the decision will seriously handcuff us when it comes to getting guns off the street. It will make our jobs much more difficult and more dangerous.

NYPD COP: Without stop-and-frisk cops will be less proactive to halt suspicious persons; body cameras violate our civil rights

Most cops are going to take a step back and be less proactive in the wake of the judge’s overhaul of stop-and-frisk.

EXCLUSIVE MTA axes union arbitrator who made $270K ruling in favor of Bronx bus drivers shuttle service

Arbitrate this! The contract arbitrator who just ruled that New York’s MTA can’t stop its high-priced shuttle service for Bronx bus drivers has been pink-slipped by the authority, the Daily News has learned.

EXCLUSIVE Quinn-backed job-training program will help employ 200 New Yorkers

The $900K two-year ‘New Skills, New Jobs’ program — which the City Council Speaker quietly launched this year — provides on-the-job training for the longtime unemployed in fields like transportation and IT.

British cops convict killer with the help of DNA evidence — from a CAT

A British university said Wednesday that its DNA database of British felines helped convict a man of manslaughter, illustrating how the genetic material of pets can be used by crime scene investigators.

Brazilian mechanic creates light bulb using water, bleach, and a bottle

With just a plastic bottle, water, and bleach, Alfredo Moser has found a way to produce a light that is up to 40 or 60 watts—stronger than some light bulbs.

Man feared dead after saving 8-year-old boy from drowning in Florida Keys

A 39-year-old man who saved an 8-year-old boy from drowning in the Florida Keys was still missing Wednesday.

Alexis Murphy’s alleged kidnapper among last to see other missing teen: cops

The Virginia man charged with kidnapping a teen girl who is still missing was among the last people to see another teen before she vanished in 2010, police said.

In a soccer match played for the Pope, Argentina defeats Italy, 2-1, sans star Lionel Messi

Italy and Argentina had a friendly game on Wednesday in honor of the soccer loving Pope that ended 2-1 in favor of the South Americans.

After shooting HBO film, Larry David unsure if 'Curb' will return

Lawyer to the stars who snitched on client working with feds arraigned in New York court

Los Angeles lawyer Roger Rosen, 68, pleaded guilty to the charges, but has agreed to resign as lawyer as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney's office.

Judge upholds "fires only" ban on firetrucks that are older than 11 years old

Trucks more than 11 years old can respond to fires, but they are prohibited from responding to any other emergency event.

Hot-button issue: Google on the hot seat over Gmail users’ expectations of privacy

A California-based Consumer Watchdog claims Google made a “stunning admission” in a recent legal brief when the tech giant wrote that people should expect the contents of their emails to be perused.

Supermodels strip down for 50th Pirelli calendar

What Papa John's doesn't want you to know about its pizza

For year, Papa Johns has been boasting, "better ingredients, better pizza" — good luck finding out what those ingredients are.

Woman's body found gnawed and eaten by her cats

An animal lover from England was found gnawed and eaten by her cats after her body lay undiscovered in her isolated home for several weeks.

Florida condo complex refuses to sell to unmarried gay or heterosexual couples: report

A condominium association won’t let unmarried couples purchase a home — after it released new restrictions this summer that barred couples “living in sin” from owning any property at the upscale complex.

Hospital tech pleads guilty to infecting patients with hepatitis C

A traveling hospital technician accused of causing a multistate outbreak of hepatitis C last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal drug charges in New Hampshire under an agreement that calls for him to serve 30 to 40 years in prison.

ON THE RISE: Eliot Spitzer leads controller foe Scott Stringer by 19 points in latest Quinnipiac poll

Spitzer has a 56% - 37% lead among likely Democratic primary voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.

'In Cold Blood' killers no match in Fla. murders

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The best chance to solve a decades-old quadruple murder in Florida ended Tuesday when sheriff's deputies said they could not link DNA to the two killers profiled in the book "In Cold Blood."

Teacher charged with 16 felonies for sex with boys

A southern California teacher who reportedly offered sex as a "prize" has been charged with 16 felonies involving five underage boys.

Detroit billboards promote wrong date for upcoming election

Anyone in Detroit wanting to find out when the upcoming election takes place won't want to rely on billboards. Many of the 14 splashed around the city advertising the general election incorrectly listed the date it will take place as September 2 rather than on November 5.

IS THIS THE CRUELEST PET OWNER IN AMERICA? Poor pooch spotted in crate attached to bumper of SUV going 70 MPH

This poor pooch was literally stuck in the dog house during a trip on a Georgia highway on Saturday.

CHANGE OF HEART: Georgia teen gains access to cardiac transplant list

In a relieving twist of fate critical for the life of 15-year-old Anthony Stokes, his family said Tuesday that he has been added to the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's list after initially denied access.

Body of missing federal investigator found

The Alameda County Coroner's office has identified a body found near an Oakland park last week as 50-year-old Sandra Coke, who had been missing since Aug. 4. Coke's former boyfriend Randy Alana of Oakland remains a person of interest in her disappearance, according to Oakland police spokeswoman Officer Johnna Watson.

Bondy: U.S. Open finally ready to say goodbye to rain delays

Say goodbye to Jimmy Connors versus Aaron Krickstein. Desperate networks covering the U.S. Open on a rainy day won't need to rerun that classic 1991 fourth-rounder much longer, because the U.S. Tennis Association has finally decided to build a retractable roof over gargantuan Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Feds charge two JPMorgan Chase & Co. employees in 'London Whale' scandal

U.S. prosecutors have charged two former JPMorgan Chase & Co. employees who worked in London with wire fraud and conspiracy to falsify books and records in connection with the bank's $6.2 billion trading losses last year, according to court papers.

Al Jazeera America preps launch with big name anchor hires

Two Colorado teens killed in alleged sex video extortion plot: report

A Colorado man allegedly confessed to killing two teenage boys after he said the pair tried to blackmail him with a video of him asking one of the boys for sex, cops and friends said.

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Madden: Owners scoff at report that A-Rod plans to sue MLB

The report that Alex Rodriguez and his handlers are now planning a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball, claiming he is being persecuted by commissioner Bud Selig and his drug-enforcement authorities, was greeted with both skepticism and bemusement Wednesday by the owners at the quarterly meetings.

MRI negative for Brady after knee injury scare at Pats practice

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady crumbled to the grass during a joint practice against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday afternoon. He grabbed his left knee and a region gasped. Brady underwent an MRI, which came back negative

Big Blue's Murphy forgives Cooper for racist rant

Louis Murphy spent three years playing with Riley Cooper at the University of Florida. They won a national championship together in 2008 with Tim Tebow as their quarterback. They became very good friends.

Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli retires

Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has retired after losing her latest match at the Western & Southern Open. The 28-year-old player from France has suffered through a series of injuries even as she enjoyed the highlight of her career this year, winning at Wimbledon.

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'I AM HERE. I AM ALIVE. MY FIGHT'S OVER. I WON': Florida woman tells incredible tale of survival as scorned ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to stabbing her 32 TIMES and dumping her on side of road

When Robert Burton pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend 32 times in 2012, the survivor of his monstrous attack sat staring him down in the courtroom, Tuesday. "The last time I saw him was when he was walking away with the knife in his hand and I was lying in the road lifeless and no one else was around," 21-year-old Melissa Dohme of Clearwater, Florida said after his guilty plea.

Horace Mann trustees resigned quietly in 2012 in rift over small payouts to sex abuse victims

A handful of trustees on the board of the scandal-scarred Horace Mann prep school left their positions last fall as the tony Bronx institution geared up for tense talks with sex abuse survivors, The News has learned.

$30 million in $100 bills to be destroyed after printing error

A pile of one hundred dollar bills totaling $30 million must be disposed of after an egregious printing error by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Taxpayers will be footing the not-yet-determined cost of reprinting a new batch, in addition to paying to destroy the erroneously crafted money.

Polish soldier dies on Mount Hood in Oregon

A Polish military officer visiting the United States for training with a drone manufacturer fell about 1,000 feet to his death while recreationally climbing Oregon's Mount Hood, authorities said.

A WALK TO REMEMBER: Bride marries in emotional ceremony — seven years after she was paralyzed in car crash

After a brutal car wreck in 2006 that severed her spinal cord, Stevie Beale, then 17, promised herself that she would walk on her wedding day.

Cops hunting for group who assaulted gay men near New York City movie theater cinemas

Police were searching Wednesday for a group of brutes who assaulted two gay men in a hateful attack in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.

Eighteen sailors feared dead after Indian submarine explodes in Mumbai

MUMBAI - Eighteen sailors were trapped after an explosion and fire on board a conventionally powered submarine berthed at the coastal city of Mumbai early on Wednesday, the navy said.

Florida father says his son is ‘sorry’ after school bus beating

The father of a Florida teenager who was charged with three others for attacking a 13-year-old boy on a school bus said his son was “sorry” for the vicious beatdown.

Simon Cowell’s baby mama reaches divorce settlement

Librarian linked to 'Cannibal Cop' back in court

The onetime Stuyvesant High School librarian caught up in the cannibal cop case is not only a wannabe kidnapper, rapist and killer — he's a child porn pervert too, prosecutors say.

Oops! Phone sex number printed on lottery tickets

Lottery officials in Oklahoma have been left feeling hot under the collar after tickets with an adult hot line number on them have been sold across the city. Lottery customer Ladonna Dobbs said she thought she must have dialed the wrong number.

City correction officer arrested for raping relative: sources

A city correction officer was collared for allegedly raping a relative at gunpoint during an argument in a Brooklyn apartment, police sources said Wednesday.

Boy, 3, is lone survivor of police chase crash

A 3-year-old boy was the sole survivor of a horrific South Texas car crash that killed six of his family members and was caused by an alleged car thief trying to outrun police.

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ILLEGAL PROCEDURE: Football coach needs 60 stitches after vicious attack by former player who tried to bite his ear off

A football coach needed 60 stitches after he was attacked at home by one of his former players. Jim Wildman, a coach at Sharon High School outside of Pittsburgh, said he was watching TV in the living room of his Bentley Ave. home on Sunday when he suddenly heard someone beating on the door.

Disgraced Anthony Weiner still has supporters despite newest sexting scandal

His campaign may be foundering, but Anthony Weiner still has a small core of supporters who came out Tuesday night to cheer him on as he flung zingers at his better-polling rivals for New York's mayorship.

'MRS. DANGER' TO UPGRADE HER UMMM... ASSETS: Anthony Weiner's cybersex pal Sydney Leathers visits plastic surgeon in NYC ahead of adult film debut

Anthony Weiner's past-sexting pal turned aspiring porn star Sydney Leathers made a trip to her plastic surgeon ahead of her boob job. The brunette, whose bra size is currently 36C, was all smiles Tuesday at the office of Dr.

New York driver’s licenses getting harder to fake with high-tech updates

The Department of Motor Vehicles, looking to crack down on counterfeiting, is rolling out a new, high-tech license that tones down the color and ramps up the security.

Editors' Picks

Next year's Emmys to air in final week of August

The scheduling will avoid a conflict with the network’s highly rated “Sunday Night Football.”

Verizon FiOS gains customers as TWC's CBS blackout continues

A nasty contractual dispute has left 3.2 million cable customers without the network, and Verizon is beginning to benefit.

REVIEW ‘Owner’s Manual'

"Owner's Manual" rests on a thin joke, but thanks to its two stars, produces an entertaining half hour of television.

Cops seek alleged Famke Janssen stalker

The NYPD is looking to talk to a Bronx man who gave the “X-Men” star a fright a few years back.

Amber: Not ashamed of bisexuality

Even on the arm of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Amber Heard isn't quite ready to settle down.

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Tameka on son's accident: I 'don't blame' Usher

Tameka Foster says she doesn't hold her ex-hubby accountable for Usher V's near-death accident.

Rihanna’s new fashion line revealed

New ad campaign features select pieces from the 80-piece River Island collection.

Oprah: Who ya gonna call?

The queen of talk says she thought about calling Jennifer Aniston or Tom Ford during Swiss racism incident.

Jenny debuts in new 'View' photos

Take a look at things from Jenny McCarthy's new point of view.

UNFRIENDLY SKIES: Aniston changes flight to avoid flying with Jolie

Even though she's said to have found closure in her relationship with ex-husband Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston is still conveniently avoiding any possibly run-ins with Angelina Jolie.

Trim Aguilera hits the beach with ex-hubby

Christina Aguilera's slimmer figure is turning heads even when she's wearing jeans and a tank top. The singer was spotted on a casual family outing in Venice Beach, Calif., Sunday, taking a stroll with her ex-husband Jordan Bratman and their 5-year-old son Max, reports Us Weekly.

Odom cleared in paparazzi scuffle

NBA star was cleared of felony and misdemeanor vandalism charges after lashing out at photographers.

Justin Bieber breaks Make-A-Wish Foundation record with 200th wish

Justin Bieber truly makes wishes come true. The 19-year-old superstar broke the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s record this weekend by granting his 200th wish.

Sydney Leathers' strip club debut

Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner’s 23-year-old online paramour dissapointed during an appearance at Manhattan’s Headquarters Gentlemen’s Club where ‘Mrs. Danger’ did little more than text and pose for photos.

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PHOTOS Ashley Tisdale shows off engagement rock

She is the latest star to sport an engagement ring and some blinding bling.

Jennifer Garner joins Halle Berry in fight for tougher paparazzi laws

Actresses Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner urged California lawmakers Tuesday to support legislation that they say would help them better protect their children from the paparazzi that follow them daily.

Author slams Gwyneth Paltrow over Hamptons book signing

One author was not happy at Paltrow’s appearance at East Hampton Library’s Authors Night.

Katy Perry accused of ripping off other musicians

Katy Perry's newest single "Roar" is definitely being heard loud and clear across the world - by Wednesday morning it had already charted at number 1 in 60 countries. But the "Wide Awake" singer has also dealt with a fair amount of backlash in the few days since the song's August 12 release.

Lady Gaga strips down for V magazine

Lady Gaga can't seem to keep the clothes on these days.

Fatty fish once a week cuts rheumatoid arthritis risk

A new study touts the benefits of eating salmon or other fatty fish.

Chris Brown sued by Frank Ocean's cousin over brawl

A man who claims he was punched and kicked by a member of Chris Brown's entourage during a fight at a recording studio sued the R&B singer on Tuesday for assault and battery.

Out of 'Control': Kendrick Lamar rips fellow rappers

Kendrick Lamar is taking control of the hip-hop game. The 26-year-old rapper's verse on Big Sean's single "Control," which was released Tuesday, reminded fellow lyricists what the true nature of hip-hop is … competition.

College hookup culture is a myth, study says

While the perceived notion of U.S. college campuses is that students are having a lot of casual sex, the reality is quite different, a new study finds.

Sandra Oh to leave 'Grey’s Anatomy' after 10 seasons

Cristina Yang is throwing in the towel. After playing the type-A personality on-screen surgeon for the last nine years, actress Sandra Oh has decided to leave ABC’s “Grey's Anatomy” after the upcoming 10th season, she told The Hollywood Reporter.

Willie Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' says he won't run for Congress

"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson laughed off rumors that he is considering a bid for Congress, saying reports of his candidacy have been greatly exaggerated. "I heard today that I was doing that," he said about rumors he would run for the House seat vacated by Rodney Alexander.

Baristas now serving camel milk lattes

Customers at coffee shops across the United Arab Emirates can ask for camel milk instead of cow’s milk.

Ben Affleck visited LiLo during her rehab star

Lindsay Lohan was paid a visit during that time by A-Lister Ben Affleck, during her 90-day court-ordered stint.

Savannah Guthrie getting it done on 'Today'

Instead of celebrating her co-hosting gig, the morning anchor has been in damage-control mode.

New Fox Sports 1 battles Time Warner Cable over access

It’s like an octopus wearing boxing gloves.

4-STAR REVIEW: Moving 'Butler’ personalizes civil rights struggle

Daniels melds two views of civil rights battles: one watchful, the other protest-filled.

REVIEW 'Duck Dynasty': Season 4 premiere

As A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” moves into season four Wednesday night, it has turned into the “Seinfeld” of reality television.

EATS BEAT: Barley & Grain’s got whiskies and hip hops

The owners of Tangled Vine on the upper West Side are opening a sister restaurant across the street that pairs food with whisky and beer.

REVIEW ‘The Patience Stone’

Speaking truth to power — all manner of truths, to any kind of power — is at the core of “The Patience Stone.”

Michelle Obama to release hip-hop album

The First Lady will release a 19-track hip-hop album next month geared toward children and focusing on messages of eating healthy and exercising regularly.

Shark Week gives Discovery a big boost

Discovery Channel reports annual Shark Week scored highest viewership in its history

'Breaking Bad' dedicates episode to late fan

Premiere was dedicated to Kevin Cordasco, a teen fan who died in March after a prolonged cancer battle.

Oprah on Switzerland incident: I'm sorry 'it got blown up'

Oprah Winfrey says she's "sorry" that a media frenzy emerged after saying she experienced racism during a trip to Switzerland.

Angels pitcher CJ Wilson: I want Patrick Dempsey hair

The MLB star and face of Head & Shoulders talks hair, style and pre-game grooming.

LiLo tells Oprah: ‘I’m my own worst enemy’

Her confession to Oprah explains much of what the embattled actress struggles with.

Jennifer Garner: I don't want to be known as the 'wife of' Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner may be married to a Hollywood A-lister, but she's still her own person. The 42-year-old actress opened up in the September issue of Allure magazine, revealing that sometimes she purposely attends events sans her husband, Ben Affleck, to keep her individuality.

Jimmy Fallon channels Walter White for 'Joking Bad' spoof

Jimmy Fallon has caught "Breaking Bad" fever. In a picture the talk show host shared on Twitter, the 38-year-old funnyman reinvented himself as meth kingpin Walt White, complete with goatee, bald head, and White's signature yellow hazmat suit.

SACKED: ESPN fires Hugh Douglas after he threatened co-host in 'N-word'-laced tirade

Former NFL linebacker Hugh Douglas was fired for his overall behavior on a booze-fueled night where he called his “Numbers Never Lie” co-host Michael Smith a "House n-----," sources say.

Miley Cyrus fires back at racial jabs: 'I know what color my skin is'

Miley Cyrus is reminding her Twitter fans that she cannot be tamed. The 20-year-old singer took to her social media to fire back at critics who appeared to be slamming the young star with racial comments.

Kris responds to Obama's Kim Kardashian jab

President or not, Kris Jenner has some words for the president over comments he made about her daughter.

Ron Burgundy to pen memoir

Looks like 'Anchorman' will be contributing a new leather-bound book to his mahogany-scented collection.

PHOTOS World's scariest sinkholes

It's no wonder they're one of the most terrifying natural disasters.

PHOTOS Stars who run their mouths

Kendrick Lamar and his lyrics have made him the latest celeb to spark uproar.

Jimmy Fallon describes fertility struggle

The late night host reveals what led he and wife Nancy Fallon to bring daughter Winnie Rose to the world.

Strange brew: Concentrate beer hits the market

Now you can crack open an iced cold brew just about anywhere without lugging around a heavy six pack.

PHOTOS K-Fed gives marriage another shot

Britney Spears' ex has tied the knot with Victoria Prince.

'Fifty Shades' scribe tops high-earning authors

Forbes’ annual list of the top-earning authors places E.L. James safely at the top of the pack with $90 million.

REVIEW ‘Lee Daniels' The Butler’

"Lee Daniels’ the Butler” melds two views of civil rights battles: One watchful, the other protest-filled.

Soulja Boy booted off flight

The rapper was grounded by American Airlines on Friday after causing a pre-flight scene.

Charged by driving

Check out the two city buses in South Korea that are running on electricity from the road they run on.

First Lady to release album focused on eating healthy

Add throwing down mad beats to the job description of the First Lady Michelle Obama.

Baileys introduces 'molten chocolate' in a glass

It’s being billed as the liquid version of a molten chocolate cake.

What's wrong with ‘50 Shades of Grey’?

The racy best-seller now in movie production, portrays a relationship steeped in intimate partner violence.

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Surprise! Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas get photobombed by Joe Jonas

As Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas smiled nicely for the camera at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, there was an unsuspecting visitor in their snapshot.

'Teen Mom 2' Jenelle Evans jailed for failing drug test

21-year-old "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans decided to smile for next mug shot.

John Mayer, Katy Perry release duet 'Who You Love'

The singer made it very clear that person is on-again off-again girlfriend Katy Perry.

Induced labor linked to autism: study

The study suggests autism might be linked with inducing and speeding up labor.

photos Happy birthday Charlize! Theron sizzles in Hawaii

These celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes dead at 44

Jon Brookes, drummer with British indie rock band The Charlatans, has died.

Adidas launches heavy metal fashion

Proving to be much more than a brand extension, Adidas SLVR just unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2013 line.

Facebook to offer OpenTable restaurant reservations on mobile app

Facebook struck a deal with online restaurant booking service OpenTable that will allow users to reserve tables at restaurants via a Facebook app, as the world's No. 1 social network continues to expand its mobile services.

Museum trying to buy Jane Austen ring from Kelly Clarkson

A Jane Austen museum received $155K from benefactor to help it buy the writer's ring back from Kelly Clarkson.

Jason Wu to launch Lancôme makeup

Without a doubt one of 2013's hottest designers, Jason Wu, who created his own brand and was named head artistic director at BOSS Women last June, will now bring his talents to the world of luxury cosmetics for a limited edition collection.

Carrie Underwood launches OPI nail polish

Nail care brand OPI has partnered with American singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood to launch the Nicole by OPI nail polish collection.

photos Lake Bell bares all for New York Magazine

Stars naked on covers may sell magazines, but can it still stir up controversy?

Simon welcomes ex-girlfriend Sinitta aboard his yacht

Simon Cowell might be on a mission to make amends with everyone.

B'klyn hot-doggers hit the road on 'The Great Food Truck Race'

These Frankfootas are ready to be the Food Network’s next top dogs.

Too many selfies can hurt relationships

Those who post a lot of photos on social networks like Facebook run the risk of alienating friends, study says.

‘Breaking Bad’ shatters ratings record

Kickoff of the drug-dealer drama drew 5.9 million viewers, more than double last summer's premiere.

Pitbull opens sports charter school

The singer is giving back by opening a charter school in the Miami neighborhood where he grew up.

Swiss clerk accused of racial profiling fires back at Oprah

The Zurich boutique clerk claims Winfrey's account “is not true” and “absurd.”

Cops probe Guns N Roses guitarist’s proposal

Vegas police investigating if employees went too far in helping DJ Ashba execute a grand romantic gesture.

'Porter Ridge': TV review

In case you missed it, one branch of reality TV keeps looking more and more like low-budget sitcoms.

A well-placed guitar! Bieber serenades his grandma while naked

Justin Bieber stripped down to his birthday suit to sing for his grandmother.

It's a girl for George Lucas

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas has a new Padawan with wife Mellody Hobson.

Willie for Congress?

"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson is drawing interest from D.C. operatives as a future Congressman.

'Borgias' fans offered e-book conclusion

Showtime is serving unhappy fans of cancelled show "The Borgias" a consolation prize.

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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.

Bass Dogs: When bass guitars get swapped for dogs

The world can now imagine big time bassists tickling dogs rather than their instruments. Check out the best of the Bass Dogs meme ...

Hot or not? Stars who've gotten pixie hair cuts

Sometimes it's just time for a (drastic) change. Take a look at the celebs who've chopped their long tresses in favor of a super-short 'do.

Animals, they're just like people

We've captured animals doing all sorts of things that people do from driving to scuba diving ...

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.

Animals celebrating Shark Week

While you sit on your couch and watch sharks devour everything in their path during Shark Week, check out these adorable animals who've dressed up for the occasion.

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.

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.

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.

Budapest then and now

In a homage to his hometown of Budapest, Hungarian photographer Kerenyi Zoltan shows off striking juxtaposition photography in a series filled with then and now images of the city ...

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

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.

Celebrities wearing short shorts

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

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

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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 ...

Leo celebrities from Mila Kunis to Ben Affleck

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

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.

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.

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.

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