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MOONMAN MANIA! See Katy Perry, Selena Gomez and the hottest stars storm the red carpet in Brooklyn for the 2013 VMAs

Check out what the stars wore (for better or worse) to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn, N.Y. read full story »

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Taylor Swift tells her ex-beau Harry Styles to 'Shut the f--- up' while One Direction star thanks fans during VMA speech

She’s definitely never ever getting back together with him. Taylor Swift was caught on camera dropping an F-bomb at the sight of ex-boyfriend Harry Styles onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn.

Gunman who allegedly shot 3-year-old was drunk, told babysitter to hold off on calling 911: prosecutor

The heartless creep accused of shooting a 3-year-old Brooklyn boy in the head asked the tot’s babysitter to hold off on calling 911 to give him time to stash the gun, prosecutors charged Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE DONOHUE: MTA inspector general report provides new details of Sherry Herrington's alleged favoritism

Sherry Herrington should one day be remembered at Metro-North as a heroine, a true pioneer in a male-dominated industry. She was one of the first female engineers — and the first to become Metro-North operations chief.

INTO THE WILD: Parents fear missing Arizona teen could be inspired by survivalist book and movie after car is abandoned

Authorities were still searching for Johnathan Croom, 18, on Saturday, three days after his car was found just off Interstate 5 in the small town of Riddle, Douglas County sheriff’s spokesman Dwes Hutson said.

EXCLUSIVE Fewer tickets given for home garbage put in city’s trash cans

Home trash in city litter bins is really piling up — and this year, scofflaws have been largely getting off scot-free. The number of $100 fines issued for illegal dumping of residential garbage in street bins dropped by 78% in fiscal year 2013, which ended June 30, city records show.

OH MILEY GOD! Cyrus' X-rated antics stun VMA audience

President Obama eyes Syria hit as chemical probe offer is 'too late'

A senior administration official said Sunday there is “very little doubt” that a chemical weapon was used by the Syrian regime against civilians in an incident that killed at least 100 people last week, but added that the president had not yet decided how to respond.

Tropical Storm Fernand threatens to make landfall in Mexico on Monday

Tropical Storm Fernand has formed off Mexico's Gulf coast and is expected to make landfall Monday.

STIMULUS MONEY! President Obama doubles the gratuity on a lunch bill at Magnolia’s restaurant in Rochester

A waiter at an upstate eatery got some stimulus money from President Obama. Obama showed he’s the tipper-in-chief when he doubled the gratuity on a lunch bill Thursday at Magnolia’s restaurant in Rochester.

I ONLY MET HER FOR 'LIKE 5 MINUTES': Long Island murder suspect says he was ‘amazed’ to hear about murder

An 18-year-old man charged with killing a young woman on Long Island told a television crew a day before his arrest that he met the victim for “like five minutes” and was “amazed” to hear about the murder.

LOVETT: Bill de Blasio plan to hike taxes on rich faces state roadblock

Democratic mayoral front-runner Bill de Blasio’s plan to hike taxes on the rich to pay for pre-kindergarten and after-school programs faces the same roadblock that thwarted so many of Mayor Bloomberg’s signature proposals — the state.

EXCLUSIVE Sex fiend Hugues-Denver Akassy alleges that conviction was a 'conspiracy'

Everyone's to blame … except him. A homeless, ascot-wearing nutjob and convicted sex fiend who claimed to a be a French TV reporter to pick up women is blaming everyone but himself for his 2011 conviction for raping a woman in Riverside Park and harassing a slew of other female pursuits, the Daily News has learned.

New York Muslim fashion follower — a hijabista — breaks new modest yet stylish ground

Sana Rashid wears clothing that covers her body and hair in keeping with her Muslim faith. Still, the Queens mom is a total fashionista, blogging about her life and style choices on the site Modhijabi.com.

NYC mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn rushes to aid of teen girl who faints at campaign event

It's the second time someone has collapsed at a Quinn campaign event this summer.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 80, has no plans to retire her robe as long as she can go 'full steam'

Ginsburg, who will turn 81 in March, and has been seen as a reliably liberal justice on a divided court, said she hoped to serve beyond the end of President Obama’s second term.

New biography claims more J.D. Salinger books due to be published

The authors of a new J.D. Salinger biography are claiming they have cracked one of publishing's greatest mysteries: What "The Catcher in the Rye" novelist was working on during the last half century of his life.

Last of suspects in brutal gang rape of photojournalist in Mumbai arrested

Indian police have arrested all five suspects in connection with the gang-rape of a photo journalist in Mumbai last week, a senior official said on Sunday.

Syria agrees to let U.N. team investigate alleged chemical attack outside Damascus

Syria reached an agreement with the United Nations on Sunday to allow a U.N. team of experts to visit the site of alleged chemical weapons attacks last week outside Damascus, state media said.

Lamar Odom missing, Kardashians fear drug binge: report

TRAGIC CRASH: Pregnant woman, 11-year-old killed in New Jersey crash after SUV overturns on highway

A pregnant woman and a child are among the three people killed in an SUV crash that left six others injured in northern New Jersey, authorities said Sunday.

Students in Bloomberg's smaller schools have better on-time graduation rates: report

The new, smaller schools at the center of Mayor Bloomberg’s education reforms have boosted students’ chances of graduating on time, research to be released Monday shows. The small schools’ students — admitted by lottery and not on the basis of previous academic attainment — fared better than kids who were turned away in the lotteries and attended other city schools.

11-year-old boy riding bicycle hit by MTA bus in Brooklyn

An 11-year-old riding his bicycle was seriously injured when he was struck by the back of an MTA bus in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday, authorities said.

MLK's words moved a nation, defined era

Al Sharpton: King ‘Dream’ losing steam

The Rev. Al Sharpton says the fight for equality is far from over — despite the success of Saturday’s 50th anniversary commemoration of the March on Washington.

PHOTOS: Looking back at the largest civil rights rally 50 years later

Martin Luther King Jr. orated his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of a crowd of 250,000 at the March on Washington. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the largest civil rights rally ever. March alongside the early civil rights activists as we take a look back ...

RELIVE THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: Follow the Daily News' coverage of the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march

Daily News photographers and reporters are on the ground in Washington bringing you the latest, as well as photos, videos, and insights from the march.

President Obama knows he owes civil rights trailblazers

Soon after taking office in 2009, Obama signed a commemorative photo for John Lewis, the Georgia congressman and civil rights leader who was a young star of the 1963 March on Washington.

U.S. official says there is 'very little doubt' chemical weapons were used against Syrian civilians

The official said the U.S. intelligence community based its assessment given to the White House on “the reported number of victims, reported symptoms of those who were killed or injured,” and witness accounts.

'We are touched by this evil and we can never be the same again': Teary-eyed Hannah Anderson mourns mother, little brother at memorial

A red-eyed Hannah Anderson mourned the deaths of her mother and little brother at a memorial service on Saturday.

U.S. having difficulty uncovering Snowden's trail

If Snowden could defeat the NSA’s own tripwires and internal burglar alarms, how many other employees could do the same?

Sheldon Silver ally investigated for shady donations

One of his closest friends, the head of a powerhouse social services organization that Silver has helped to fund, is the target of three investigations of alleged financial improprieties.

Sicko lies ‘insured’ Yeshiva University kept AIG in dark

A letter obtained by the Daily News reveals that Yeshiva continues to withhold information from the underwriter in the wake of a $380 million lawsuit brought by former students.

Greenpeace invades Russian waters for anti-drilling protest

Greenpeace says Russia last week denied permission for its Arctic Sunrise ship to enter the Kara Sea, a section of the Arctic Ocean off Siberia, but the ship entered the waters anyway.

Grin and bare it: Kate Moss has wardrobe malfunction

Nelson Mandela remains in critical but stable condition

Doctors are working hard for a 'turnaround' in the condition of 95-year-old Mandela, the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said.

Lupica: A-Rod still trying to say he's a victim and not guilty

This isn’t about the rules of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement that allow players like Alex Rodriguez to appeal suspensions, no matter how short or long.

FAIL TO THE KING: California school says kids will no longer have to kneel in front of principal anymore

Some parents in San Bernardino County were furious after hearing that their little kids were being forced to kneel in front of elementary school administrators.

PICTURED: The emotional moment a soldier returned home to surprise his sister at her wedding

Bride Jessie Smith, 26, was moved to tears when her soldier brother Ryan surprised her moments before she walked down the aisle on June 29.

wow! Police struggle to rescue goat stuck on roof because it 'only respects one man' — its owner

This goat and its owner weren't kidding around. A police officer who encountered the animal on the roof of a home in Gresham, Ore., Thursday night was advised not to get too close.

AG Trumping The Donald's university: Schneiderman slaps mogul with $40 million fraud suit

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is taking on Donald Trump in a new $40 million lawsuit, accusing 'The Apprentice' host of defrauding more than 5,000 people nationwide through his “Trump University” initiative.

Disgraced ex-congressman and NYC mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner OK after car crash

Mayoral wanna-be Anthony Weiner got in a three-car pile up on the FDR drive Saturday at 8:30 a.m., according to the city fire department.

Relative of Buffalo Bills star CJ Spiller kills three in Florida shooting spree before killing himself, officials say

Hubert Allen Jr., the step-grandfather of the running back, reportedly shot and killed two — including his ex-boss — in a rampage that spanned two locations in northern Florida before he turned the gun on himself.

Daily News offer Syfy some monster movie ideas in the wake of 'Sharknado' success

It takes great minds to come up with a movie as gloriously horrible as “Sharknado.” We know, because we tried. And failed.

Embattled Chinese politician Bo Xilai admits to 'serious errors in judgment' on third day of corruption trial

Ousted senior Chinese politician Bo Xilai admitted to shaming his country and poorly handling a defection attempt by his former police chief after he told Bo his wife had committed murder.

'It's such a vast area': Popular Philadelphia teacher on hiking trip disappears into California wilderness

Matthew Greene, a popular math teacher at the school 65 miles north of Philadelphia, vanished while on a backpacking trip in California last month.

Cat's best friend! Dog saves dying feline by donating blood

A cat may have nine lives, but sometimes he needs a little help from man's best friend. Rory, a ginger feline from New Zealand, was in dire need of a blood transfusion after he ate rat poison.

Derek Jeter to rejoin Yankees in Toronto on Monday

He’s still pain-free and his glove improved Friday night, but Derek Jeter will have to wait until Monday to rejoin the Yankees.

Most beautiful models reveal all in 'Interview'

Departing FBI boss: NSA snooping might have prevented 9/11

Robert Mueller told CNN on Friday: 'I think there’s a good chance we would have prevented at least a part of 9/11.'

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VIDEO: White Sox bench coach gets tossed before game even starts

Maybe Mark Parent had somewhere else he needed to be. The White Sox bench coach was ejected before a pitch was thrown in Sunday’s game against the Rangers, getting tossed by crew chief Jerry Layne during the pregame lineup card exchange.

Japan wins LLWS, tops California 6-4

Ryusei Hirooka lined a decisive two-run double in the bottom of the fifth inning and Shunpei Takagi hit two solo home runs as Tokyo beat Chula Vista, California, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Little League World Series.

Field crumbles as Scott emerges to win Barclays at Liberty National

Masters champion Adam Scott won The Barclays on Sunday after everyone around him did their best to lose it. Scott played bogey-free and closed with a 5-under 66. He finished an hour before the final group, and watched from the locker room at Liberty National.

2013 College Football Preview: Alabama on top

College football is the second-most watched sport on television behind the NFL, but most of its best teams reside in the deep South. The Southeastern Conference has won seven consecutive BCS Championships and Alabama is on the verge of making it eight.

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Lady Gaga debuts style makeover

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'We're going to die': Video shows brake failure sending Florida school bus — filled with kids — on WILD RIDE down busy street

Several children screamed inside the runaway bus as it coasted through the busy Boca Raton street last week.

Maryland murder-suicide: Man shoots, wounds daughter before killing wife and himself

A Maryland man shot and wounded his 25-year-old daughter and killed his wife before turning the gun himself early Saturday, police said.

Mayor Bloomberg blames 'election-year politicking' for City Council veto overrides of stop-and-frisk laws

Bloomberg seemed somewhat resigned to his loss in the City Council Thursday, but said he is confident that his administration will be able to kill one of the revived bills through legal action.

Uncle of would-be subway suicide bomber avoids prison

Naqib Jaji has cooperated with the authorities in their probe. He was thought to have helping the Al Qaeda trainee dispose of bomb materials.

Indiana 13-year-old allegedly threatens to kill, dismember girl on Facebook: I know '99 ways to kill and never get caught'

Indianapolis-area police have launched an investigation after a 13-year-old allegedly threatened to kill another girl on Facebook by cutting off her head and scattering her body parts around her yard.

FATAL LEAP: NYC teen trying to jump between buildings dies after falling six stories

Clyve Norman, 17, was on top of 1055 Findlay Ave. in Concourse around 9:15 p.m. when he tried to jump the 10-foot gap between the neighboring building, cops said.

Silicon Valley wife claiming sexual abuse, and that husband made her wear dog collar, is back on stand

Fortified by smelling salts, Ellena Berg came back to the witness stand to answer questions about sexual assault charges filed against her husband, one day after she bolted the courtroom.

Mass grave may hold clues to kidnapping of 12 revelers from a Mexico City bar

Investigators dug at a mass grave site searching for more bodies and any connection to the mysterious disappearance of 12 young revelers from a bar in an upscale area of Mexico City three months ago.

THE CAT'S MEOW: How a four-legged feline crimefighter caught a vicious killer in 1994

When it comes to four-legged crimefighters, dogs hog the spotlight and the headlines. But 16 years ago, a cat not only caught a killer, but she made history.

Touching moment Barbara Bush gifts 3-year-old with bracelet after pint-sized patient admires the first lady’s bling

Barbara Bush took time out of her vacation to read to children at a hospital, and one pint-sized patient stole the former First Lady’s heart as she admired Bush’s bling. Three-year-old Avery Garrison mingled with the 88-year-old during Bush’s visit to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, Maine, on Thursday.

TOUR BUS HORROR: Dozens injured in crash after vehicle overturns near Los Angeles en route to a casino

Dozens of people have been injured after a tour bus heading to a casino crashed and rolled on a freeway near Los Angeles.

RNC comes out swinging with ad against presumed Biden presidential run

After taking aim at Hillary Clinton’s presumed presidential bid, Republicans are gearing up to take on Vice President Joe Biden’s rumored run for the White House. The Republican National Committee released the 35-second ad “Biden 2016 Kickoff Tour” on Friday, portraying Biden’s appearance at the Scranton, Pa., stop on President Obama’s bus tour as the launch of his run for the Oval Office.

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Morsi backers protest in Egypt as resistance fizzles

Hundreds of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi took to the streets of Cairo again Friday to protest the ongoing military crackdown.

'He'll be the starting 2nd baseman for The Lords team': Father of Florida boy,12, who contracted brain-eating amoeba pens heartfelt goodbye to son as he loses battle with rare disease

Zachary Reyna was doing what little boys do best—playing outside—when he contracted a rare infection that destroyed his brain tissue.

Morsi backers protest in Egypt as resistance fizzles

Hundreds of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi took to the streets of Cairo again Friday to protest the ongoing military crackdown.

Explosions rock Tripoli, killing more than two dozen as violence worsens in Lebanon

Twin explosions outside two mosques killed at least 27 people and wounded hundreds in apparently coordinated attacks in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Friday, a senior health official and witnesses said.

FINE ENDING: Man who ditched his ex-girlfriend’s car in inaccessible lot for THREE YEARS, landing her $106K in parking fees, will have to help pay sum

A Chicago woman who racked up nearly $106,000 in parking fines settled with the city to pay a fraction of the fees owed — and her boyfriend, who allegedly ditched her car in an inaccessible lot, was ordered to foot part of the bill.

SCANNING THE HIGH SEAS: NYC hospital introduces new, pirate-themed CT scanner to help kids find calm waters before tests

Young buccaneers in need of a CT scan at one New York City hospital are in for an adventure on the high seas.

Editors' Picks

CONFIDENTI@L: What's behind One Direction's weirdness?

For the past year, the world’s biggest boy band, One Direction, has been baffling people around the world by dropping bizarre sounds into their appearances and interviews. Now Confidenti@l can exclusively reveal why.

'Breaking Bad' recap: Jesse ready to burn bridges with Walt

At this stage of “Breaking Bad,” you gotta figure that almost all secrets are secrets no one really wants to hear, and that whoever does hear them will probably react badly.

'The Butler' tops box office for second week

“The Butler” earned $17 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters, leading the box office.

Lady Gaga shares rehearsal photos

The "Applause" singer shared snaps from her Video Music Awards rehearsals.

REVIEW More "Papers, Please" please

"Papers, Please" shows that the life of a dystopian communist border inspector is fun and games.

CONFIDENTI@L: The Dice man cometh, as film star

The Andrew Dice Clay fans don’t know is a sweet, humble guy, one who’s in complete shock.

MLK ‘Dream’ speech at 50: task still ‘not complete’

Tens of thousands of people came together on Washington’s National Mall Saturday.

Broadway legend Julie Harris dead

The Broadway legend had such diverse roles as Sally Bowles in 'I Am a Camera' and Emily Dickinson in 'The Belle of Amherst.'

Selena Gomez's long road to 'Getaway'

The first time we see Selena Gomez’s character The Kid in “Getaway,” she’s holding Ethan Hawke at gunpoint.

Katie Holmes wears a wedding dress on set of new film

Katie Holmes is walking down the aisle again!

PHOTOS Where are all those boy bands today?

Take a look at what your favorite boy band members are up to today.

Selena Gomez's long road to 'Getaway'

The first time we see Selena Gomez’s character The Kid in “Getaway,” she’s holding Ethan Hawke at gunpoint. If it looks like the former Disney star has no idea what she’s doing, then she’s making her director very proud.

PHOTOS Miley Cyrus shows off on Twitter

A round up of the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics.

Local developer chosen to transform Brooklyn Bridge area

A Brooklyn developer with interests in the World Trade Center and prime Fifth Ave. properties has won the right to redevelop one of the most sought-after parcels in his backyard.

PICTURES OF THE DAY: See these stunning shots of the day from around the world

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CONFIDENTI@L: A night of 'Drinking' gone Wilde

Olivia Wilde says the paparazzi is no problem to her — but her beloved pooch hates the attention.

Ex-Knick Dean ‘The Dream’ Meminger found dead of 'possible drug overdose'

Dean "The Dream" Meminger, a key backup during the 1973 championship, was discovered at about noon by staff at the Hamilton Heights Hotel.

BABY BALDWIN! Alec and wife Hilaria welcome daughter Carmen Gabriela — 'She is absolutely perfect'

Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Thomas have welcomed a new baby girl into the world, sources told the Daily News.

DARK DAY: Porn star’s HIV diagnosis rocks adult industry

The adult film actress who caused a temporary shutdown of porn production after she tested positive for HIV had the results confirmed.

TGIF! This week's best celeb pics

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Formatting issue renders George R.R. Martin book accidentally hilarious

A glitch rendered one reader’s experience of the fantasy epic unintentionally hilarious.

Rush Limbaugh signs new deal moves to WOR

Limbaugh announced his new deal Friday on his show.

Bath time! Miami 'Housewife' sizzles in the tub

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

Kendra Wilkinson considering open marriage?

Are Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett considering an unconventional approach to their marriage? In the trailer for the second season of Wilkinson's WE tv reality show, "Kendra On Top," the 28-year-old former Playboy model wonders if she should open her marriage with Baskett.

*NSYNC reunion is happening, Joey Fatone's dad confirms

The former *NSYNC-er's father spilled the beans on the reunion at the VMAs.

Back on the market: Eva Longoria splits from boyfriend

Eva Longoria is back on the market. The 38-year-old actress has split with boyfriend of merely four months, Ernesto Arguello, TMZ reports.

'Gator Boys' star injured after he's bitten... by a gator

Paul Bedard recovering in Florida hospital after the dangerous bite.

The Beckhams take on Disneyland

Where better to bond with family than the happiest place on earth?

Richie Sambora BOOTED from Bon Jovi?

Guitarist Richie Sambora has reportedly been plucked out of the band after 30 years.

From 'Dreamgirls' to royalty

Jennifer Hudson becomes a stunning princess in a photo by Annie Leibovitz.

Katt Williams gifts wheelchair-bound fan $1,000

The comedian proved he can provide more than just laughs to his fans.

Anthony Weiner's sexting gal pal safe after 3 HIV tests

Leathers had unprotected sex with a porn actor, Corvus Xander, who earlier had a sex scene with an actress who has been diagnosed with HIV.

PHOTOS Introducing Baby North West

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PHOTOS Best and worst VMA looks

Check out the show's greatest hits and most infamous misses over the last three decades.

Harrison Ford was Joan Didion’s carpenter

Before he was famous, the "Star Wars" actor helped build the legendary author's beach house. " I was happy with his work,” Didion explained. “And even happier with his presence in the house because he was a great moral force.”

PHOTOS Stars who strip for a cause

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

Kevin Spacey: TV needs to change... or else

The Oscar-winner says TV has overtaken cinema as the home of quality character-driven drama.

A cavalry of Dark Knights

Check out the actors who've played Batman in the past ...

Amy Adams to star in Janis Joplin biopic

Lee Daniels' follow-up project is reportedly a biopic of Janis Joplin, starring Amy Adams.

Jennifer Love Hewitt shows off baby bump, new hairdo

Jennifer Love Hewitt knows how to wear pregnancy. The 34-year-old actress posed for photographers at the Pampers Love, Sleep & Play event in New York on Wednesday wearing a chic black Isabella Oliver maternity dress that accentuated all of her mommy curves.

BATFLECK! Ben Affleck to play Batman in next flick

Move over, Christian Bale — Ben Affleck is the new Batman.

Timberlake to receive Vanguard Award

Justin Timberlake will be presented a Video Vanguard Award by friend and late night host Jimmy Fallon.

Katt Williams gifts wheelchair-bound fan $1,000

Comedian Katt Williams proved he can provide more than just laughs.

'Game of Thrones' star Natalie Dormer joins 'Hunger Games:

She’s making the commute from Westeros to Panem.

From the 'Shore' to the studio

Ex-“Jersey Shore” star Deena Cortese has announced her new singing career.

Thanks to price cut, Sony PS Vita still alive

Sony's PS Vita isn't dead after all. For the last year or so, it certainly seemed that way.

Kelly Clarkson slams pregnancy rumors

Kelly Clarkson is getting married…but she's not pregnant.

Tory Burch is launching a beauty line

A look at the designer's new fragrance, cosmetics and bath and body products.

President Obama beams about new dog Sunny

Looks like Bo is now Second Dog.

Teens avoid apps that track information

American teenagers love their smartphone apps, but many are avoiding them, due to fears about privacy and location tracking.

Personality influences whether you'll have kids: study

Men who are extraverted and open tend to have more children.

Boyfriend Tracker app raises controversy in Brazil

The smartphone app promises to act as a ‘private detective in your partner’s pocket.’

iPhone gets a new color: champagne

In addition to the traditional black and white, Apple's next smartphone will reportedly be available in a pale gold color.

Volunteering could add years to your life: study

Volunteering to help others doesn't only feel good — it can also improve your mental health.

Harry Styles prepared to be a Taylor Swift lyric

One Direction star Harry Styles is bracing for his inevitable appearance in a Taylor Swift tune.

PHOTOS This week's best celeb pics

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Victoria Beckham, David Beckham take their four children to Disneyland

Where better to bond with family than the happiest place on earth?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei loves Victor Hugo

The Iranian Supreme Leader has a lot of praise for the 19th century novelist.

Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska get steamy for love scene

Who has Robert Pattinson been kissing since his split with Kristen Stewart? Why, Australian actress Mia Wasikowska. At least, that's the lady he's been locking lips with on the set of his movie "Maps to the Stars."

CONFIDENTI@L: NYC Nightclubs crack down on phone theft epidemic

Phone heists are “the number one problem we have with nightlife,” according to the NYC Hospitality Alliance.

Now he's pitching real estate: Former Atlanta Braves hurler John Smoltz lists his home for $7.2 MILLION

Sports fans, take note — Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz has listed his estate, which includes a multi-million-dollar backyard sports complex, for $7.2 million.

'F--- the SYSTEM!' Chris Brown goes on profanity laced rant about community service on Twitter

Chris Brown went on an angry Twitter rant related to his Rihanna assault case Thursday, blasting Los Angeles County prosecutors as 'racist.'

Why 'Top Gear' may be the coolest thing on TV

Where else can the hosts of a show feel comfortable enough to completely eviscerate a sponsor?

Intruder crashed at J.Lo’s Hamptons estate for WEEK: cops

Police say an intruder had been living for a week on Jennifer Lopez’s property in the Hamptons while she was away. Southampton police said Wednesday the entertainer had an order of protection against 49-year-old John Dubis of Rhode Island.

Gotham West in Hell's Kitchen hopes to lure tenants by focusing on food

A new development in Hell’s Kitchen is betting that potential renters will put their money where their mouth is.

REVIEW 'Swindle' is terrific fun

The Nickelodeon All-Stars score a big win with the zany comedy “Swindle.”

CBS, Verizon strike a deal

“This important deal was reached swiftly and amicably in just a few days after our conversations began,” CBS chief Les Moonves wrote Thursday.

WHEN MAD MOMS ATTACK! See video of outraged parent who gives skateboarder a FIST FULL OF JUSTICE after he runs her son over on his birthday... but was she justified?

A California skater who accidentally slams into a little boy gets punched in the face by the boy's furious mother. The You Tube video, which has attracted nearly 1 million hits, starts with the skate boarder doing tricks in Cannery Park in Hayward.

SEE IT Anchorwoman plays it cool when adorable daughter wanders into shot during live broadcast

A Moroccan anchorwoman proved she was quite the professional when her daughter interrupted her during a live broadcast — bringing a whole new meaning to "take your daughter to work day."

Paris Jackson looks healthy in first pics since suicide attempt

Michael Jackson's only daughter looks healthy and happy in the first photos of the troubled teen to surface since her suicide attempt last June.

REVIEW 'The Trials of Muhammad Ali' revisits the '60s and '70s

This full, footage-rich documentary shows respect for the social, legal, political, religious and pugilistic battles of the former Cassius Clay.

In the Now: Ray Fisher turns lord of the ring

“I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been,” says actor Ray Fisher. Months of hard-core jumping rope, core training, footwork drills and sparring can do that.

REVIEW 'You're Next' is the same-old, same-old

Combining the dysfunctional family reunion and the home invasion thriller, “You’re Next” tries, somewhat valiantly, to add new twists.

REVIEW 'The Secret Life of Dogs' is lovable

If you love dogs, or if you even like dogs, you will love “The Secret Life of Dogs.”

Broadway Blooms with Richard Rodgers remodeling

$3.5 million new look brightens Broadway showpiece for Shakespeare classic.

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Best & worst dressed at the VMAs 2013

Hollywood's hottest stormed Brooklyn, N.Y. for the 2013 MTV VMAs. Check out what the stars wore (for better or worse) to the show ...

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Hollywood baby boom

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

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.

Best and worst VMA looks through the years

Since Madonna writhed on the floor in a wedding dress for the first Video Music Awards in 1984, the guests have been expressing themselves in some truly outrageous get-ups. Check out the show's greatest hits and most infamous misses over the last three decades ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

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

Pantsless celebs

The newest trend in Hollywood has starlets looking like they're missing something - their pants.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sports

ESPN's Kruk leaves Dodger Stadium in stretcher

ESPN analyst John Kruk has left the television booth at Dodger Stadium after becoming dehydrated. Kruk is in Los Angeles for Sunday night’s game between the Red Sox and Dodgers. The Boston Globe reported he was taken from the press box on a stretcher.

Field crumbles as Scott emerges to win Barclays

VIDEO: White Sox bench coach gets tossed before game

Sturridge's strike leads Liverpool past Aston Villa

Daniel Sturridge scored with a superb finish in the first half Saturday to give Liverpool a 1-0 win over Aston Villa and maintain the team’s strong start to the Premier League season.

Arsenal rebounds, routs Fulham in the rain

Germany striker Lukas Podolski scored a brace and Olivier Giroud grabbed his third goal in as many games as Arsenal recovered from its poor start to the Premier League season to earn its first points with a 3-1 win at London rivals Fulham on Saturday.

Vin Scully to return to Dodgers booth for 65th season

Vin Scully, one of baseball’s most beloved broadcasters, will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a record 65th season in 2014. Scully said in a statement released Friday that he loves what the new ownership group has brought to the Dodgers and the energy that fans are creating while packing Dodger Stadium.

Injury-plagued Steelers trade for Felix Jones

The Pittsburgh Steelers have bolstered their injury-plagued backfield, acquiring running back Felix Jones from Philadelphia for linebacker Adrian Robinson. The deal, announced Friday, requires both players to pass a physical.

Bucs diagnose two players with staph infections, sanitize training facility

Tampa Bay guard Carl Nicks and kicker Lawrence Tynes are being treated for MRSA infections. Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik confirmed Thursday that Nicks has an infected blister on the side of his left foot and Tynes has an infected toe on his right foot.

Lukas goes to his bench with Will Take Charge

Never count out Wayne Lukas. The trainer, who turns 78 on Sept. 2, reminded the racing world of that when Oxbow upset the May 18 Preakness Stakes, giving Lukas his record 14th Triple Crown race victory, breaking the mark he held with Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, and his first since Commendable won the 2000 Belmont Stakes.

Son of Walrus leads Barclays

Two weather delays totaling just under six hours played havoc with the first round of the Barclays at Liberty National Thursday in Jersey City but for Kevin Stadler, it wasn’t the least bit disturbing.

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