MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

ALL JUICED UP! After getting trashed by management — again — and plunked in the back, A-Rod goes on the offensive with emotional home run that ignites Yankees to win against Red Sox

The Red Sox hit Alex Rodriguez. Then A-Rod hit back. Ryan Dempster drilled A-Rod in the second inning, bringing players from both benches and bullpens on to the field, though order was restored before things got out of hand. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx preschool teacher, who lost job of 11 years after being innocently caught in police iPad sting, sues for $15M

A longtime Bronx preschool teacher — snared in an NYPD sting operation — lost her job after she literally got left holding the bag.

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius breaks down in tears as he's formally indicted on murder charge for death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius was indicted Monday on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition for the shooting death of the double-amputee Olympian's girlfriend on Valentine's Day.

'I’m mystified': Possible reinvestigation into Princess Diana's 1997 death shocks ex-royal family security team

Ex-members of the British royal family’s security team were baffled Sunday at the possibility of a reinvestigation into Princess Diana’s death in a gruesome 1997 car crash..

Mother of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin criticizes NYPD's controversial ‘stop-and-frisk’ practice

Sybrina Fulton’s comments come after a Manhattan Federal Judge ruled last week that stop-and-frisk is “unconstitutional” and amounted to “indirect racial profiling.”

Egyptian military rounds up members of Muslim Brotherhood in attempt to prevent more bloodshed with death toll at 830

Gen. Abdel-Fatah el-Sissi, who led the July 3 coup that ousted President Mohammed Morsi of the Brotherhood, said the military will not allow further violence in the wake of a bloody crackdown that has killed at least 830 people.

EXCLUSIVE: Giudice prosecutors demand 'Real' outtakes

A-Liar! Brian Cashman disputes Alex Rodriguez’s lawyers' claims — says he's ‘not comfortable’ talking to the troubled Yanks player

Brian Cashman didn't mince his words Sunday while addressing the previous day's comments by Alex Rodriguez's new lawyer.

Alex Rodriguez acknowledges he is filing grievance against Yankees over handling of hip injury

Alex Rodriguez said he would rather let his lawyers do all the talking, but the embattled third baseman did his share of it following Sunday night’s dramatic win over the Red Sox.

Boyfriend of UK reporter who reported NSA leaks detained at London airport

David Miranda, the partner of journalist Glenn Greenwald, was held for nine hours in Heathrow Airport under a terrorism law, The Guardian reported.

Philly cops find skeletal special-needs woman, 36, wearing only a diaper and tied to soiled bed — victim's cousin is arrested in case

Regina Bennett, 46, was arrested early Saturday and charged with kidnapping, assault, unlawful restraint and other related offenses Sunday.

'They just rolled around the waves': Rip current drowns elderly couple in Miami Beach

An elderly couple drowned after a ferocious rip current pulled them under from offshore in Miami Beach Sunday.

Interacial couple attacked by slur-hurling brutes as they leave Queens bar

An interracial couple leaving a Queens bar were attacked by three men who shouted racial and ethnic slurs at them, police said.

Florida husband driving ATV crashes into wife on dirt bike, killing them both

The violent collision that followed tossed husband and wife from their vehicles along Hayman Road in Spring Lake, Fla., about 40 miles north of Tampa. They died at the scene.

NYPD cop dragged as driver speeds away from traffic stop

A traffic stop turned into a real drag for a Queens police officer early Sunday, officials said.

Newspaper wars: In a throwback to American journalism, a California city will see a new daily newspaper compete for readers

The Long Beach Register will debut Monday and compete against the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly blasts stop-and-frisk ruling, says 'no question' violent crime will spike in the city

New York City top cop Ray Kelly blasted a federal judge’s decision to strike down the city’s stop-and-frisk practices, claiming there’s “no question” that more New Yorkers will die if the policy is put to an end.

Maria Menounos lays smack down at WWE SummerSlam

Scott Stringer gets spring in step after getting Daily News endorsement in race for city controller

Scott Stringer was flying high Sunday after receiving the endorsement of the Daily News for city controller – in a scathing editorial labeling his opponent Eliot Spitzer a liar and a cheat.

Actress Susan Sarandon hosts ping pong fundraiser for NYC mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio

“As a woman, you can’t just vote your vagina,” said Sarandon, who said she was initially interested in Christine Quinn’s campaign to be the city’s first woman mayor but soured on her over her stance on paid sick days and role in overturning term limits.

Mom Christie Brinkley stuns in Hamptons

EXCLUSIVE NYC mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio turns to his son, Dante, for second TV ad that focuses on stop-and-frisk

The new 30-second spot, Bill de Blasio’s second to spotlight his teenage son, will begin airing Monday on broadcast and cable stations.

Revised school disciplinary code encourages counseling, protects special needs students

Education officials are taking a more sensitive approach to student misbehavior for the upcoming school year with a newly revised disciplinary code.

Putt your enthusiasm: President Obama golfs with Larry David on last vacation day

The President played five hours of golf Saturday in an unlikely foursome that included the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star.

MONKEY BUSINESS! Spanish woman's botched restoration of Jesus fresco earns $72,500 for charity

Cecilia Gimenez, 81, of Borja in northeastern Spain, did not feel her "Monkey Jesus" fresco fiasco warranted international headlines when it was first unveiled last year.

HE WANTED HER FOR HIMSELF: Uncle of woman allegedly killed by son of Red Sox broadcaster says he predicted murder

An uncle of the woman allegedly killed by the son of longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy said Saturday that he “predicted” his niece’s relationship would one day end in murder.

HARVEY: A-Rod lawyers trying everything, but arbitrator ruling all that counts

Alex Rodriguez’s team of attorneys have been saying a lot of things lately, though no one on Alex’s team appears to realize the only issue that matters will be addressed shortly by an arbitrator.

Civilian Complaint Review Board considers using forensic sketch artists to identify abusive NYPD cops

So about this abusive cop — how big was his nose? The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board is considering two new weapons in its ongoing fight against NYPD abuse and misconduct: a pencil and a piece of paper.

EXCLUSIVE LOVETT: Assemblyman furious with Sheldon Silver over tax break bill scandal, according to sources

Assemblyman Keith Wright is furious at Speaker Sheldon Silver for dragging him into a controversy — now the subject of an investigation — over tax breaks quietly awarded to five city developers.

READ IT Kim Catullo opens up on life with mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn

The Daily News’ Heidi Evans sat down with corporate attorney Kim Catullo on August 18 to discuss her spouse Christine Quinn’s historic bid for mayor and life in the political fast lane. Q.

Christine Quinn and NYC Health Department reach deal to lower fines for restaurants' violations

Restaurants will get a $10 million break on costly city inspection fines under a deal struck by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and the Health Department.

Brooklyn street renamed ‘Yoseph Robinson Ave.’ for Orthodox Jewish Jamaican killed in 2010 robbery

The city renamed a Brooklyn intersection for an Orthodox Jewish man killed trying to protect his girlfriend during a botched robbery of a kosher liquor store.

He's at it again: Wisconsin native whose name change drew national attention is arrested on drug charges

Beezow Doo-doo Zopittybop-bop-bop, 32, was arrested for marijuana possession last year. Now he's added a new line to his rap sheet.

Reunification? North Korea accepts South Korea's offer to talk about reuniting families

North Korea on Sunday accepted a South Korean offer for talks on reuniting families separated by war, but proposed separate talks on resuming lucrative tours to a scenic North Korean mountain.

Beyoncé shows off sassier shorter bob

City finance commissioner to take over scandal-ridden Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty

At the end of September, David Frankel is slated to replace William Rapfogel, 58, who last week was fired from the nonprofit organization he headed for 21 years amid allegations of financial shenanigans.

'Great' pairing! Wayne Gretzky's daughter engaged

New York man, who was standing in middle of the street and ran into oncoming motorcycle, identified

The man fatally hit by a motorcycle after darting into traffic in Washington Heights was identified Sunday.

'People in the June 14 elections declared that they want a new foreign policy': Iran's new prez says he will listen to voters

Hasan Rouhani said his government will reach out to world powers and shift away from the bombastic style of his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

WOW! Army officers finish 500-mile run from N.C. to Ground Zero

The seven officers each ran around 75 miles of the non-stop, six-day charity relay, before joining together to run the last 10 miles to the 9/11 Memorial.

Kaplan: Dueling moguls keep you from your CBS shows — and your precious football

Make no mistake, there are no good guys in this battle — and the biggest losers are consumers who have been shut out of watching programming on the nation’s top-rated broadcast network.

Penn State makes first settlement in Sandusky sex-abuse case after setting aside $60M for payouts

The deal with Victim 5 will likely be followed by two dozen more settlement deals in the next week. The university recently set aside $60 million for expected settlements.

PHOTOS Parkour practitioners turn Benghazi into a playground for diving and soaring bodies

The practice invites daring athletes to spontaneously use the materials that are already available to them to create new ways of moving through urban space.

EXCLUSIVE Sheldon Silver behind tax breaks to five luxury developers: sources

Bill sponsors and legislative officials speculated and pointed fingers for weeks when asked about the origin of the controversial abatements

Royals' Miguel Tejada gets 105-game ban for amphetamines

Miguel Tejada has been suspended 105 games by Major League Baseball for violating its joint drug program, one of the longest suspensions ever handed down.

Simpson shares photo of 'crazy beautiful' daughter

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Sports

Report: Alex wired big bucks to Bosch camp

Major League Baseball wasn’t the only one willing to help out Tony Bosch with his legal bills. Apparently Alex Rodriguez also lent a helping hand to the founder of the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic.

Full transcript of Cashman's comments on A-Rod

Brian Cashman on NY Times story: “It’s what his lawyers said on his behalf. Listen, all I can tell you is what you already know. The medical records are factual. If they have a dispute with the medical records, you know, we are very comfortable with everything we’ve gone about – the business we’ve gone about.

Joe loses cool, takes shots at Dempster after game

Joe Girardi had more than seven innings to cool down after being ejected from Sunday night’s game, yet the manager was still fired up about Ryan Dempster’s drilling of Alex Rodriguez and the ensuing actions of home-plate umpire Brian O’Nora.

Harvey: A-Rod lawyers trying everything, but arbitrator ruling all that counts

Alex Rodriguez’s team of attorneys have been saying a lot of things lately, though no one on Alex’s team appears to realize the only issue that matters will be addressed shortly by an arbitrator: how many times, if any, did A-Rod violate Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program by using performance enhancing drugs?

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Actress to lesbian fans: Sorry, I’m not Angie Hormone

BLACKOUT: Google goes down for five minutes causing global internet traffic to drop 40 percent, report reveals

Google, along with several of its wildly-popular services like YouTube and Gmail, were all down for a brief period on Friday night, causing traffic to plunge.

Baby dies after eating detergent packet that mom accidentally left on bed

A 7-month-old Florida boy died after eating a small packet of laundry detergent that his mother accidentally left on a bed where the child was sleeping, authorities said.

Romania graves share the dead's colorful life stories – from drinking habits to adulterous relationships

Death is not always as grim as it seems. At least not in Sapanta. That’s because bodies laid to rest in this Romanian town get another chance to tell their tales.

Woman stabs husband to death during fight at Bronx homeless shelter

A woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death during a fight in a homeless shelter in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, police said.

'A victim in every sense of the word': Authorities maintain Hannah Anderson played no role in kidnap ordeal after finding letters from teen in abductor’s home

Letters Hannah Anderson wrote to the man who allegedly abducted her reveal extensive communication between the pair before her captor killed the teen’s mother and little brother — but authorities maintain the teen was still a victim.

40 pythons found in Canada motel — 10 days after two boys were killed by escaped snake

Ten days after two Canadian brothers were killed by an escaped 14-foot python, authorities found 40 of the snakes at a southern Ontario motel.

Vigilante teen dresses up as ninja — and gets arrested

Everybody agrees that a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man dressed up as a ninja and lurked near homes, but they disagree whether that's a good idea - or legal.

Pervy cabbie gets license revoked after asking fare, 'Am I making you horny?'

A woman passenger says cab driver Tashfeen Awan, a married dad of three, repeatedly came on to her during her ride.

Braxton bares rear during N.J. show

Katie says sorry to Kim after 'fake media friend' flap

SAFE STASH: Man finds 285 pounds of pot – worth about $425K – stuffed in gun safe delivered to his home

An Ohio man’s effort to store a cache of rifles went up in smoke after a gun safe delivered to his home turned up 10 bales of pot.

EXCLUSIVE POOL FOOLS: Parks workers host wild, boozy July 4 party at city-run Bronx floating pool — then get demoted

Following up the May stripper-pole scandal (pictured at right), the Parks Department held what some said was only a firework-watching party that got a little out of hand while others claimed it was an all-out rave.

WHAT DOES SHE KNOW? Bloomberg blasts stop-and-frisk judge, saying she knows ‘zero’ about the policy that he claims keeps New Yorkers safe

The mayor fumed on his weekly radio show about Federal Court Judge Shira Scheindlin, saying: 'What does she know about policing? Absolutely zero.'

EXCLUSIVE Lesbian PAC has hardly given any campaign money to Christine Quinn — while LPAC board member works for Bill de Blasio

A lesbian super PAC called LPAC endorsed Quinn and vowed to support her, but to date they've given only a paltry sums to support her campaign

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Daft Punk and Mila Jovovich team up for sexy shoot

Brother of Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri arrested in Egypt: official

Egyptian authorities have arrested the brother of al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri, a security official said Saturday.

'They line these animals up like parked cars': Tyson Foods pressured to abandon pig gestation crates

Nine states have banned the use of the cramped pig cages, and several companies — including McDonald's, Burger King and Costco — are aiming to discontinue their use.

EXCLUSIVE Stop-and-frisk monitor Peter Zimroth tells The News: I'll be fair

Life-long New Yorker says he'll be a problem solver, not an adversary, as he eyes NYPD reforms of controversial crime-fighting program.

Kansas City sports writer leaves behind website explaining decision to commit suicide — while sparking massive treasure hunt

Martin Manley ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Thursday morning, but thanks to a website that went live the same day, his motivations for doing so are sure to live on.

BLOOMBERG'S LEGACY: From cigs to fat to frisk — the policies foes say they will keep and what they would dump

Calorie counts on menus seem safe, as do 311 and a million new trees, but stop-and-frisk and the mayor's efforts to ban big sugary drinks are subject to debate.

UNSEAMLY SLAYING: How the 'Trial of the Seven Cloakmakers' unraveled the mysterious 1910 murder plot against a Jewish tailor who labored amid strike

One hundred and three years ago this summer, a poor New York tailor named Herman Liebowitz struggled to feed his five children and pregnant wife during the eight-week Great Revolt strike in the garment trade.

Editors' Picks

LiLo talks drug use on 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

Grilled by Oprah Winfrey about what drugs she’s on, Lindsay Lohan replied “vitamins.”

'Breaking Bad' recap: Hank's pursuit of Walt tears family apart

SPOILER ALERT: Sunday night’s seventh-to-last episode of “Breaking Bad” was not for the hard of hearing.

R&B singer Raz B comes out of coma

R&B singer Raz B is out of a coma after being hit in the face with a bottle while performing at a nightclub in China.

'Paternity Court' judge gives Kourtney, Scott a thumbs-up

The judge on the new show “Paternity Court” has some sage advice for Kourtney Kardashian.

PHOTOS Stacy Keibler flaunts sexy beach body in Spain

A newly single Stacy Keibler showed her famous ex exactly what he's missing as she stripped down to a sexy black monokini while relaxing on a yacht in Ibiza, Spain.

‘The Butler’ finishes first at box office

"Lee Daniels' The Butler" starring Forest Whitaker bested other big-budget new releases.

Kim Kardashian hangs with Instagram creator

The new mom has apparently found a friend in photo app co-founder Kevin Systrom.

PHOTOS Meet the best dressed dog on Instagram

With his impeccable wardrobe and model good looks, we think it's safe to say this is just about the chicest Chihuahua to ever hit the Internet.

EXCLUSIVE Bill Maher pokes fun at Simon Cowell's sloppy seconds

Bill Maher weighing in on Simon Cowell’s baby mama drama.

LISTEN Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson collaboration ‘Slave to the Rhythm’

"Slave to the Rhythm" has been updated to include Bieber.

Ziyi Zhang makes return to Hollywood 13 years after 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'

If Ziyi Zhang looks especially agitated during a climactic kung fu fight sequence set in a train station during a swirling blizzard in “The Grandmaster,” she wasn’t entirely acting.

Justin Bieber hangs with Jay Z, Kevin Hart

"Chilling with the boys @kevinhart4real and J," Justin Bieber captioned a photo of himself hanging with Jay Z and Kevin Hart.

PHOTOS: Oprah’s incredible style evolution through the years

From shoulder pads and bad hair to skinny jeans and corsets ...

Drive-in 'sex boxes' debut in Switzerland

Men seeking the comfort of a prostitute in Zurich will soon have a designated place.

SEE IT: The kids from 'Home Improvement' are all grown up

They grew up on screen, but sometimes fall off the map. See what your favorite pint-sized celebs look like as adults.

Kim K., Kanye step out in public with baby North

The power couple took their newborn to a doctor appointment.

Is ‘That ‘70s Show’ star’s boyfriend to blame for her relapse?

Robert Gilliam, the husband of late 'That '70s Show' star Lisa Robin Kelly, is speaking out after the tragic death of his estranged wife.

Ireland Baldwin: 'I never really thought of myself as a pretty girl'

You wouldn't guess that Ireland Baldwin ever had self-esteem issues.

MEDICAL MYSTERY: Eight-year-old girl weighs only 11 pounds and never ages

Eight-year-old Gabby Williams weighs only 11 pounds. The tiny girl from Billings, Mont., still looks like an infant and needs to be cared for as if she is a newborn, with her mother and father changing her diapers and feeding her multiple times a day.

SEE IT: Stone, Vergara strip down for steamy threesome

There’s a lot of sex appeal in the new “Fading Gigolo” trailer.

Pussy Riot supporters rally at Russian Consulate in NYC

The masked demonstration came a year after members of the feminist punk band were sentenced in Moscow to two years in prison for ‘hooliganism.’

Fiancé of 'Mob Wives' TV star gets 15-year sentence for dealing cocaine

Reputed Gambino soldier Joseph Sclafani, 47, received the sentence after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine as fiancée Ramona Rizzo, of the VH1 reality show, watched him get shipped off.

Is Beyonce's pixie cut already dust? Singer debuts longer, blonde bob

Just one week after Queen Bey stunned fans by ditching her flowing mane for a chic and sleek shorter 'do, she was spotted Thursday sporting a longer asymmetrical blond bob.

Bradley Cooper signs up for Lance Armstrong movie

Is Bradley Cooper playing Lance Armstrong in the cyclist's upcoming biopic? The "Silver Linings Playbook" star is in talks to come aboard as a producer and as one of the major characters in "Red Blooded American," a film based on Armstrong's doping scandal, Deadline reports.

She's back! JLo will return to 'Idol': beau

Bronx beauty Jennifer Lopez is bringing her magic back to “American Idol,” her boyfriend told E! News on Friday.

Amanda Bynes transfers to UCLA Medical Center

The starlet has been receiving care since she started a fire in a stranger's driveway last month.

See Tinseltown's cutest kids as stars show off their little ones

They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight.

TGIF! The best celebrity photos of the week

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

EXCLUSIVE Sorbo's the mything man in Hercules flicks

Hercules would like a word with Brett Ratner, and he’s not happy.

GEEK ALERT! Maxim model drops in to NYC comic book store

The brunette beauty, in town to promote the video game Planets Vs. Zombies 2, says she's a geek at heart.

Hemsworth breaks through as lust action hero

“Hunger Games” hunk Liam Hemsworth just had a crash course in how to be a leading man in an action movie. Lucky for him, he learned from some of the best.

Sister of 8-year-old boy slain in Boston Marathon bombing gets new prosthetic leg

Four months ago, she and her big brother Martin stood on the sidelines of the Boston Marathon as bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lurked just a few feet away. Now, sporting a toothy smile, little Jane Richard beams over her new prosthetic leg, serving as an inspiration to her family as they struggle to cope with her brother’s death.

Ethan Hawke on Uma Thurman marriage: 'I had no business taking vows'

Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman were a Hollywood power couple 15 years ago, but Hawke now regrets marrying at a young age. The actor, now 42, spoke to the September issue of Elle magazine about his relationship, noting that he hoped marriage would stabilize his life.

Mary-Kate Olsen bonds with boyfriend's daughter

Mary-Kate Olsen could have used a high pair of heels. The 27-year-old famous twin was spotted out and about in New York City bonding with her 44-year-old businessman beau Olivier Sarkozy's daughter Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Owen Wilson finds love on the lower East Side

Owen Wilson, who will reprise the role of Hansel in the recently announced “Zoolander 2,” hit the town Monday night and found love on the lower East Side.

Spike Lee hits $1.25M Kickstarter goal to fund next movie

Spike Lee apparently did the right thing to finance his next movie. The 56-year-old “Crooklyn” director reached his $1.25 million goal on Kickstarter to fund his next project, four days ahead of his deadline.

Robin Thicke files lawsuit over 'Blurred Lines'

Robin Thicke is asking a federal judge to determine his song “Blurred Lines” doesn’t copy from elements of two other songs.

Hilaria Baldwin shows off 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.

SEE IT: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' cast in costume

Check out a first look of Jennifer Lawrence and the rest of the "Hunger Games" cast in "Capitol" costume.

Evangelist apologizes for using image from 'Modern Family' ' for e-book

It’s a gaffe of biblical proportions. Fundamentalist evangelist Doug Sehorne, known for his fire and brimstone preachings against homosexuality, used a picture of the TV family from the decidedly gay-friendly sitcom, “Modern Family,” on the cover of his e-book, “Bible Principles of Child Discipline.”

NYC hotel boots 'Duck Dynasty' star, thinking he’s homeless

Duck Dynasty star Jase Robertson fell victim to some facial profiling. The famed family from the A&E hit show stopped by "Live! With Kelly and Michael Wednesday to dish details on their reality series and their time spent in New York City this week while promoting its fourth season.

'Girls' star Adam Driver featured in Gap ads, Vogue

Adam Driver (a.k.a Adam Sackler) isn't letting the girls of "Girls" have all the modeling fun. The 29-year-old actor, who plays the oddball love interest of Lena Dunham's Hannah, dons classic denim in Gap's new “Back to Blue” ad campaign.

Bronx bombshell: Meet Hannah Davis, Derek Jeter's main squeeze

The name Hannah Davis is suddenly on everyone’s lips after the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model was spotted leaving a Manhattan Starbucks with Yanks shortstop Derek Jeter on Wednesday — sporting sparkle on her ring finger.

Soda drinking tied to violent behavior in kids: study

Children who drink soda tend to score slightly higher on scales that measure aggressive behavior than kids who don't drink the carbonated beverages, according to a new study. The study's lead author cautioned, however, that the increase may not be noticeable for individual children and the researchers can't prove soda caused the bad behaviors.

TGIF! The best celebrity photos of the week

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Camping tent fits in a pair of sneakers

Campers struggling to carry equipment can now sleep easy —by simply pulling a tent attached to a pair of shoes over their head.

Chanel campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld unveiled

On Thursday, August 15, the luxury brand released the first photograph from its Fall-Winter 2013-2014 campaign, shot by its creative director, Karl Lagerfeld. The iconic designer must have taken off his famous sunglasses and picked up the camera, at least for long enough to photograph a campaign. The images shot by Karl Lagerfeld will provide a first look into the styles of Chanel's Fall-Winter 2013-2014 collection.

YouTube star Michelle Phan launches her own line of makeup

The 26-year-old shot to fame thanks to her beloved makeup tutorial videos.

Oprah Winfrey admits smoking marijuana in 1982: 'I hear it's gotten better'

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey stopped by "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo to promote her work in the Lee Daniels film "The Butler," and she may have gotten more questions than she bargained for.

John Mellencamp's teen sons charged with felony battery

John Mellencamp's two teenage sons face felony battery charges in connection with a July altercation.

Kanye West gets booed at Dodgers-Mets game

The new papa was showered with boos when he appeared on the jumbotron.

Pepsi-flavored Cheetos on sale in Japan

The junk food mashup by Frito-Lay is the newest combo to hit shelves in Japan.

'That '70s Show' actress dead at 43

Lisa Robin Kelly, an actress best known for her long-running role on "That '70s Show," died at the age of 43 on Wednesday.

SEE IT 'Bachelor' star Gia Allemand's last photos

Allemand's friends said they knew the brunette beauty fought to overcome demons.

Gia Allemand's funeral to be held next week

The former 'Bachelor' star, who died of an apparent suicide, will be laid to rest in her Queens, NY hometown.

Gia Allemand and the reality of reality TV

Allemand's death provides a tragic reminder that the seductive lure of reality TV includes no provision for happiness.

Kutcher: A staff member runs my fantasy football team

The “Jobs” star admitted to the fantasy equivalent of using performance enhancers.

'Free Willy' actor August Schellenberg dead at 77

Actor who carved a niche portraying Native Americans on the big and small screens died of cancer.

Chris Brown gets off in hit-and-run case

A Los Angeles judge dismissed the misdemeanor rap against the "Run It" singer Thursday -- against the objections of prosecutors, sources told the Daily News.

'Sensitive sociopath' Hannah McCoy returns to 'Dexter'

Yvonne Strahovski’s character on “Dexter” would literally kill to be in a perfect relationship.

Giffords’ PAC returns donation from Bette Midler

Midler’s foundation gave $10,000 to help back gun-control candidates.

Seth MacFarlane dating 'Pitch Perfect' actress Alexis Knapp

Seth MacFarlane has a new gal pal, according to E! News.

REVIEW 'Jobs' is unassuming and surprising...

Like the man it’s about, “Jobs” is thin, but appearances are deceiving.

REVIEW ... while 'Kick-Ass 2' disappoints

Since “Kick-Ass 2” is the final superhero movie of the summer, a sigh of relief should be savored.

REVIEW ‘Paranoia’ fizzles despite Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford

“This isn’t my fault,” Liam Hemsworth’s character says to us in the opening moments of “Paranoia.” Okay, then whom do we blame?

REVIEW ‘Austenland’ lacks sense or sensibility

The missed opportunities in “Austenland” are more numerous than dowry-less sourpusses at a ball in a Jane Austen novel.

Iranian actress stars in 'The Patience Stone'

Actress Golshifteh Farahani never wanted to get involved in politics.

REVIEW ‘Inch’allah’ falters on Middle Eastern affairs

This Quebecois production stars beautiful Évelyne Brochu as a pair of wide Western eyes for a context-free look at Middle Eastern affairs.

In the Now: Take H&M home; get ready for Harlem Fest

If you like the way you look in H&M, you’re likely to feel the same way soon about your apartment.

video Would you like some curry in your beer?

Long Island City’s Big Alice Brewery shows off some unusual brews.

REVIEWS ‘This Is Martin Bonner,’ ‘Cutie and the Boxer,’ 'Drew: The Man Behind the Poster'

Flaws mar story of prison mentor's midlife crisis starring Paul Eenhoorn; Manhattan art duo's quirky charm lifts documentary.

photo Gwyneth Paltrow shows off toned bikini bod in Twitpic

Check out the hottest, funniest and cutest celebrity Twitter pics.

D-Pryde: Straight outta Filipino-Spanish roots

Everything about rapper D-Pryde falls between worlds. He’s from Canada, but now lives in New York. He loves to rap, but also to sing. And he has as deep a dedication to pop as to hip hop.

Shows on other NY stages

Check out Frances Sternhagen, Lucy Thurber and Avi Hoffman.

photos WWE wrestler Darren Young comes out

Take a look at celebrities' coming out parties.

REVIEW ‘Soul Doctor' conveys history but comes up flat

Kvetching, kvelling, klapping. There’s plenty of all of that going down in Broadway’s affectionate but superficial new singing biography, “Soul Doctor.”

Online-only equal traditional TV, says 'Husbands' producer

At least one director of a successful web-only series is saying there is “no distinction” any more between shows produced for traditional TV and shows distributed only online.

Fresh-faced Lilo stuns in post-rehab selfie

Lindsay Lohan stuns in a new set of selfies. The 27-year-old starlet, who recently finished her 90-day stint in rehab, took to Instagram this week to post two snap shots of herself look incredibly healthy and happy.

John Mellencamp's sons charged with felony battery

John Mellencamp's two teenage sons face felony battery charges in connection with a July altercation.

‘Duck Dynasty’ scores big for A&E

Season opener draws 11.8 million viewers — making it the most-watched nonfiction show in TV history.

Oprah in a giving mood on 'Kimmel'

She was there to promote “Lee Daniels' the Butler,” but Oprah suddenly had the urge to give away a free car.

Jennifer Aniston glows in floral frock after dismissing pregnancy rumors

Jennifer Aniston flaunted her flower power! The 44-year-old actress turned heads in a floral frock at the London premiere of "We're the Millers” Wednesday.

Punky's pregnant! Soleil Moon Frye expecting third child

The former "Punky Brewster" star already has two daughters with husband Jason Goldberg.

Bride puts disastrous wedding cake on eBay

A disgruntled bride in the UK is getting back at a baker for the cake for her special day.

Laura Prepon leaving 'Orange Is the New Black'

The actress is moving on from the popular Netflix series.

Miguel arrested on DUI charges in L.A.

The 27-year-old singer was arrested early Thursday morning for driving drunk.

REVIEW 'Kick-Ass 2' lacks kick

Amped-up dreamscape of violence sends summer's superhero season out on a super-juvenile note.

Simmons pulls Harriet Tubman 'sex tape' from YouTube

The Def Jam boss took down the video, a parody "sex tape" of the abolitionist icon Harriet Tubman.

Cocktails that pack a punch for National Rum Day

You don’t have to be at a tiki bar to enjoy a rum-filled sip.

‘Paranoia,’ movie review

“This isn’t my fault,” Liam Hemsworth’s character says to us in the opening moments of “Paranoia.” Okay, then whom do we blame?

When the Beatles rocked Shea

Nearly 50 years ago, the Beatles took the stage at Shea Stadium to a crowd of 55,000 screaming fans.

Nobel prize-winning author Eugene O'Neill's underwear for sale

They can be purchased at a bookshop in the Berkshires.

Artists preserve baby bumps as works of art

Pregnancy is a special time in a woman's life, and some mothers-to-be opt to commemorate that period with a unique sculpture.

Lindsay Lohan to guest star on 'Eastbound & Down'

Lindsay Lohan is heading back to work after her successful 90-day stint in rehab. The 27-year-old actress has landed a role on the upcoming season of HBO comedy series "Eastbound & Down."

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Oprah Winfrey's evolving shape and style

Through the years Oprah has struggled with her weight - and style - in the public eye. From shoulder pads and bad hair to skinny jeans and corsets, take a look at the talk show hosts' evolving look ...

Meet the best dressed dog on Instagram

With his impeccable wardrobe and model good looks, we think it's safe to say this is just about the chicest Chihuahua to ever hit the Internet.

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.

Adorable photos of children tasting their first lemons

Pucker up, kids! An amazing new photo series aims to document the various emotions kids feel as they try a lemon for the very first time. Check out the hilarious and adorable range of emotions felt by these kids ...

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.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

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.

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

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 ...

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.

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Chelea dominates Hull in Mourinho's return

Chelsea marked Jose Mourinho’s Premier League return by overwhelming Hull 2-0 on Sunday as unity was restored following a season of division at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea ripped Hull apart from the start of its season opener, scoring both goals by the 25th minute.