MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

LUPICA TO CHRISTIE: Why don’t you pick on someone your own size! Columnist defends News reporter randomly attacked by NJ Gov for questioning outspoken Jets coach Rex Ryan

It was last November when Ed Anzalone, known as Fireman Ed at Jets games, announced his “retirement.” One of the reasons he gave was confrontations with other Jets fans that he said were becoming “more common.” read full story »

'He was target of ongoing severe physical and emotional abuse': Family of bullied 12-year-old Harlem student, who hanged himself, to sue city

The mother of Joel Morales, who hanged himself last year after two years of unrelenting bullying, has filed suit against the city, the Board of Education and the bullies who picked on him for being small and brainy.

SAY WHAT? Chris Christie calls News reporter 'idiot' on radio show 'Boomer and Carton'

Like peanut butter and jelly, these fat men stick together. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie unleashed a bizarre defense of Rex Ryan, calling a Daily News reporter who dared to question the Jets coach an “idiot” and a “dope.”

George Zimmerman seeks $200,000 legal expenses payback from Florida taxpayers after being acquitted of Trayvon Martin murder

George Zimmerman is standing his ground — and he wants Florida taxpayers to reimburse him for a large chunk of his legal expenses. The neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin is asking the Sunshine State to cover $200,000 to $300,000 for the cost of expert witnesses, travel, depositions and photocopies, the Orlando Sentinel reported Monday.

Ohio firearms instructor who accidentally shot student DURING SAFETY CLASS has history of mishaps

It turns out that Terry Dunlap, the 73-year-old gun safety instructor who earlier this month accidentally shot a student during a class in Lancaster, Ohio, is no stranger to firearm mishaps.

HAMILL: NYC woman recalls Martin Luther King’s ‘Dream’ speech — and threats by armed men

Fifty years ago she lived a nightmare on the day the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of his historic dream.

CONFIDENTI@L: Bad Boy Diddy sparks post-VMA brawl

CBS correspondent Bruce Dunning dead at 73

Bruce Dunning, the CBS news correspondent whose report on the last flight out of Da Nang, Vietnam, in 1975 captured the wretched end of a wretched war, died Monday in New York. He was 73.

NOT RANDOM SLAYINGS: Florida rampage shooter left list of four targets, two of whom died

Union County sheriff’s Lt. Lyn Williams said three days of interviews with people who knew 72-year-old Hubert Allen J. haven’t turned up a motive for Saturday’s shooting spree centered around Pritchett Trucking Inc.

RAISSMAN: Oversized Gov. Chris Christie has super-sized sports talkie mouth

This is a governor who already sounds like he’d rather be a sports-talk radio host. It would be all good for him. Unlike his current job, where he’s held accountable (okay, maybe semi-accountable) to Jersey residents, sports radio bloviators are never held accountable for what they say — ever.

EXCLUSIVE I'm the victim! Maniac convicted of raping a woman in Riverside Park alleges conviction was a 'conspiracy'

A homeless, ascot-wearing convicted sex fiend who claimed to a be a French TV reporter to pick up women is blaming everyone but himself for his 2011 Riverside Park rape, harassment and stalking conviction in a rambling new court filing, the Daily News has learned.

Bradley Manning announces that he wants live as woman, Chelsea

Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning, previously known as Bradley Manning, decided to announce that she wanted to live as a woman the day after sentencing because a military prison said publicly it would not provide hormone treatment, her attorney said Monday.

EXCLUSIVE Bill Thompson strategist wants de Blasio campaign restaurant discounts to be investigated

A rival's camp is asking the city Campaign Finance Board to investigate whether Bill de Blasio’s campaign broke the law by accepting improper discounts from a convicted felon. A Bill Thompson operative filed a complaint with the board Monday, after the Daily News reported that de Blasio apparently got discount rates for fundraisers at the Meatpacking District restaurant Villa Pacri. The eatery is run by Victor Jung, who served a year in federal prison for skimming $1.3 million from NBC.

MY TURN: Eric Schneiderman fires back at The Donald over charges

This weekend, my office sued Donald Trump and his sham for-profit college for defrauding more than 5,000 consumers out of $40 million. Trump has answered with outlandish accusations. That’s not surprising for a showman who has built a career around bluster and hype. But I am not in the entertainment business; I am in the justice business.

'It's your fault': Convicted murderer’s mom blames son’s father in brutal Florida killing

A convicted murderer's mother blamed her son's ruthless actions on the young man's father in a tearful testimony as the jury prepared to decide the fate of their son.

Almost 200 mourners pay their respects to Lauren Daverin at emotioal Long Island wake

About 200 mourners packed a Long Island funeral home Monday to say goodbye to Lauren Daverin, the 18-year-old beauty who was found dead Thursday night on a footbridge in Rockville Centre.

Off-duty correction officer who shot son in Queens home uses the Oscar Pistorius defense — claims he mistook kin for intruder

Robert Smalls, 39, claimed in court Monday he mistook his son for an intruder when he fired a shot into the 17-year-old’s stomach early Sunday morning.

Bill Thompson derides de Blasio's pre-kindegarten plans as 'pretend'

With two weeks before the Sept. 10 primary, the Democratic race for mayor became a Tale of Two Bills on Monday. Mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson derided one of rival Bill de Blasio’s signature proposals — expanding pre-kindergarten classes through a tax hike on the wealthy — as a “pretend” plan.

LOCATED: Lamar handling drug issue at L.A. hotel room

Speed cameras to be deployed at school locations as city kids' summer holidays end

For the first time, cameras will be watching for speeding drivers when city kids head back to school Sept. 9. Officials detailed the plan Monday, saying they have identified 100 school locations where at least 75% of cars are speeding. The cameras will be deployed at 20 of the locations on any given day.

Experts warn NY is at serious risk from combination of rising seas and stronger hurricanes

Based on projections from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, if a storm equivalent in strength to Hurricane Sandy were to hit the five boroughs in the year 2100, vastly larger swaths of the city would be submerged.

SHOCKING: Arizona dad kills baby son, then himself

A 25-year-old man calmly walked outside carrying his 3-month-old son, got into a car, then shot the baby in the head before turning the gun on himself, according to Arizona police.

From Gaga's seashells to Justin's victory lap, the best of VMAs in pics

ROCK IS DEAD: One Direction and Justin Timberlake's brands of Top 40 are king at MTV Video Music Awards

Every generation gets the VMAs it deserves. This year, that meant fans got wall-to-wall Top 40 pop at its most scrupulously mainstream.

OH MILEY GOD! Cyrus' X-rated antics stuns audience as the tongue-thrusting former Disney star performs RAUNCHY duet with Robin Thicke at Video Music Awards

Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke's jaw-dropping combined performance of "We Can't Stop" and "Blurred Lines" during the Video Music Awards was the talk of the town on Sunday night, but a lot of the chatter about the 20-year-old singer's stage antics wasn't positive, even among her fellow celebrities.

RED CARPET STYLE: Jaw-dropping celebrity fashions hit the VMA red carpet as music's biggest names take over Brooklyn

Check out what the stars wore (for better or worse) to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

Justin Timberlake gushes in open letter to fans after awards performance

It should have just been called the JTMAs, because by the time the MTV award show ended, it was clear that Justin Timberlake was the winner in every regard.

Fla. man accused of jamming bag over girl, 9, in Best Buy bathroom and stuffing face in toilet

Another customer heard the girl screaming and crying inside the women's restroom at the Jacksonville store and notified store staff.

CLOSING THE GENDER GAP: NYC Council Speaker and mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn proposes five all-girl tech schools

Quinn unveiled her bold plan to boost female participation in STEM at a Monday press conference in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

BAD HUMOR: Oberlin College student calls racist and anti-Islam campus postings 'jokes'

He said he meant them as a “joke” to provoke a reaction, according to statements he made after being detained by campus security.

'I'm on the verge of dying': Mike Tyson fights for his life against vicious alcohol addiction

The former heavyweight champ made the startling revelations about his substance abuse problems while plugging the first fight card under his Iron Mike Productions promoting venture.

Limbaugh moves to new station — is Hannity next?

Big house stint starts for Fat Joe

Four people injured, one critically, in horrific Brooklyn accident

The motor vehicle accident left a gold sedan so smashed up that its entire top was missing.

WATCH Was the cashier Jackie Chan? Brazilian crook thrown out window

Surveillance footage shows the bandit pulling up with a pal on a motorbike outside the business.

Bronx man walks the walk for diabetes awareness in honor of grandmother who died of disease

Sterling Cleveland, 32, spent almost eight months walking from Los Angeles to New York City to highlight the scourge of diabetes, raising more than $25,000 for the American Diabetes Association.

NY Presbyterian hiking rents on blue-collar workers in subsidized housing

New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is hiking rents in subsidized housing it provides to blue collar workers in an effort to squeeze them out, residents say.

MAKING THE BREAST OF IT: Scores of women bare breasts to celebrate Go Topless Day across the country

Women around the world publicly bared their breasts Sunday as some vibrantly shook their chests, exclaiming: "The bells of liberty, let them ring!" An estimated 30 cities from as far south as Caragena in Colombia to New York City participated in the annual event that coincides with the date women in the U.S. gained the right to vote.

‘BIOBLITZ’: Students and volunteers document species of flora and fauna in New York park

Over 500 students, scientists, teachers and volunteers on loan from Google headed out Monday afternoon for a 24-our expedition to find out what animals, flora and fauna call Manhattan’s biggest space home.

My day fighting as a militiaman alongside Gen. Washington

Many never expected a band of rag-tag militiamen, many poorly armed, poorly dressed and poorly trained, would stand up to the British forces in 1776. So of course they never expected me, a woman disguised in men's clothing, to be fighting alongside with them — never mind my 21st century boots.

My day as a ‘Molly’ in the 237th Battle of Brookyln

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in ink. In Brooklyn, it was signed in blood - or so one reenactor of the Battle of Brooklyn told me. Standing in full Continental Army gear, with musket balls saddled to his side and a bayonet blade sheathed above it, he was ready to face battle as I, clothed in a linen mob-cap, corset, and floor-length skirt, waited to attend to the wounded.

North Carolina church group threatened with jail for trying to hand out food to the needy

The Raleigh police said they were enforcing an ordinance that bans giving out food in city parks.

Yikes! Jessica Biel dons unflattering dress after VMAs

Yeshiva University failed to act on allegations of sexual abuse by its staff before 2001, new report says

It took decades for the prestigious Jewish institution to respond to students' accusations, according to an investigation by an independent law firm.

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Sports

Feinsand: Captain won't have to steer Yankees ship

The interview room at Rogers Centre was dark prior to Monday’s game between the Yankees and Blue Jays. Derek Jeter’s third return from the disabled list this season didn’t warrant a big press conference. Why would it?

Tebow still has shot to make Pats

Tim Tebow survived the New England Patriots’ cut to 77 players on Monday. The Patriots must make two more moves before Tuesday’s league deadline to get to 75. The final 53-man roster will be announced Saturday and Tebow has no idea of what will happen between now and then.

Mehta: Rex gets last word on QB choice, job may hinge on it

Rex Ryan will make one final impactful decision for the Jets as his professional world slowly crumbles around him. Less than a month after new general manager John Idzik publicly undercut his head coach’s autonomy in the quarterback competition evaluation process, the Daily News has learned that Ryan — not Idzik — will have final say on whether Mark Sanchez or Geno Smith will start against the Buccaneers on Sept. 8.

Blake to retire following U.S. Open

Former top-five player James Blake says he will retire from tennis after the U.S. Open. The 33-year-old Blake announced his decision at a news conference at Flushing Meadows on Monday, the opening day of the year’s last Grand Slam tournament.

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Lady Gaga debuts style makeover

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STUNNING STRUTTING: SEE dancers in costume at London's largest street festival and other pageantry across the globe

Here are some of the most striking images from around the world.

Campers evacuate Yosemite as Rim Fire burns

A colossal wildfire raging across the western edge of Yosemite National Park swept further into the park on Sunday and forced the evacuation of some of its camps due to heavy smoke, according to a park spokesman. The blaze on Sunday had come within 2 miles of a key reservoir that supplies most of San Francisco's water.

'Ghostbuster' conducts a sexorcism: cops

Who ya gonna call? Probably not Huang Jianjun. The self-styled Chinese "ghostbuster" has been arrested after trying to conduct an exorcism with his penis. Jianjun allegedly told a woman, who came to him for help in seducing her boss, that he could rid the evil spirits in her vagina.

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.

Kendra sports JUST body paint in Playboy mansion return

Photographer who had $1,300 camera snatched by gator has it RETURNED by beast eight months later

A Florida photographer whose $1,300 camera was eaten by an alligator was stunned when another animal dragged the equipment out of the water eight months later.

Blast from the past: Daily News reporters man the cannons and reenact the 237th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn

It's not every day you get to be a Revolutionary War correspondent. But on Sunday, we were pushed to the front lines to see firsthand the action during the 237th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.

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.

U.S. Open: Andy, Serena are players to watch

The biggest payday in the annals of tennis — $2.6 million — awaits the singles winners of the U.S. Open. We can't tell you who is going to get rich (or richer), but here are some likely candidates.

Black man says cafe kicked him out after white woman 'felt threatened'

A group of 25 African-Americans were thrown out of a South Carolina restaurant after a white woman complained to staff that she "felt threatened," it's claimed. Michael Brown alleges that his party, which was celebrating his cousin's last day in Charleston last month, waited for two hours to be seated at the Wild Wing Cafe.

Big cat running loose in northeast Detroit

A mysterious large-sized cat is on the loose in Detroit, surprising and scaring residents in the northeast part of the city.

'Will she look the other way?' Sheldon Silver's law firm gave Gov. Cuomo's top watchdog — who just happens to be investigating the troubled Assembly Speaker — $300K in campaign donations

A co-chairwoman of Gov. Cuomo’s commission probing state government corruption received nearly $300,000 in campaign donations from the law firm that employs Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Pa. girl recovering from two double lung transplants expected to be released from hospital

Sarah Murnaghan, 10, who suffers end-stage cystic fibrosis, is expected to leave Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia sometime this week after she received the transplants over the summer, according to family.

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SON OF A GUN: City jail guard shoots his OWN KID in fight over shoplift bust

An off-duty correction officer went from showing his teenage son tough love to showing him the barrel of a gun.

DNC chairwoman calls Anthony Weiner irrelevant

Debbie Wasserman Schultz refused to weigh in on her former congressional colleague Anthony Weiner, saying his sexting scandal is "not relevant" to the party, but she accused Republicans of engaging in a "war on women."

COURT CRETIN: Jennifer Aniston stalker earns ban from Brooklyn hall of justice

A career criminal who once stalked actress Jennifer Aniston has been banished from the Brooklyn federal courthouse for following a female judge and other creepy antics.

Bondy: Champ keeps Open mind

It's not so simple for these tennis players to hang up those Prince and Head rackets, not any easier than it is for the others to hand in their Nikes, discard their Riddell helmets or toss their Louisville Sluggers.

Editors' Picks

Grandma Jackson: Paris 'doing much better' after suicide attempt

Paris Jackson is “doing much better” after cutting her wrists and swallowing a large dose of painkillers in a failed suicide bid, grandmother Katherine Jackson told Hello! magazine. The family matriarch, who shares custody of son Michael Jackson’s three kids, said the 15-year-old is “in a good place, getting the help she needs.”

REVIEW 'The March' is a needed reminder

The biggest challenge regarding the 1963 March on Washington today, to be blunt, is getting people to pay attention to it.

REVIEW 'Branded' shows looks still count as much as talent

The final film in ESPN’s “Nine for IX” series asks an ominous question and can’t avoid a depressing answer.

Jon & Kate plus 17-page lawsuit

It’s a harsh new reality for the former stars of “Jon and Kate Plus 8.”

Serena and Venus Williams show off their culinary skills

Could cooking be the new doubles endeavor for Serena and Venus Williams? The two tennis superstars giggled and teased each other as they joined celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson in a cooking demonstration Thursday as part of the annual "Taste of Tennis" event, one of the many festivities leading up to next week's U.S.

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.

Celebs react to NSYNC reunion at VMAs*

The former boy band delighted the crowd at the Barclay's Center.

Most beautiful models reveal all in 'Interview'

Once these seven women stepped into the spotlight, they never left.

Eminem's reveals new album title

The rapper dropped a 15-second tease for one of the tracks of his new album.

PHOTOS Best and worst VMA looks through the years

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

Conservatives react to Miley Cyrus' twerk

The former Disney star set tongues wagging during her twerking rampage.

Rim Fire continues to rage near Yosemite National Park

Hundreds of firefighters continued to fight wildfires blazing through Yosemite National Park, blackening nearly 12,000 acres ...

Kate Moss has wardrobe malfunction

The British beauty was vacationing in Saint-Tropez on Sunday when her top came undone.

Aussie DJ twins NERVO steal the show on the red carpet

How to get the COVERGIRLs' sexy makeup looks.

To spend smarter, shop in high heels: study

They might pinch your feet, but wearing high heels can also help you pinch pennies, a new study suggests.

Outdoor dining tips from Nicole Richie

Ask Richie to describe her L.A. estate, there’s one word she won’t use.

Ryan Anderson tweets emotional message to Gia Allemand

NBA player Ryan Anderson isn’t rebounding well from the heart-rending suicide of his girlfriend, Gia Allemand. “Every second of everyday, I miss you Petrie. I feel lost without you but find strength knowing that you are in Heaven.

The stars came out and the clothes came off at the VMAs in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is enjoying a starring role at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. Not only do the VMAs, at the Barclays Center, serve as the first major awards show ever beamed from the borough - its stars, from Lady Gaga to Robin Thicke to Miley Cyrus, walked the red carpet past the iconic brownstones of the neighborhood and through a replica of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Safety measures lead to long U.S. Open lines

The addition of magnetic security scanners on Monday morning added significantly to wait times for impatient, ticketed fans at the U.S. Open, who complained bitterly of winding lines more than an hour long.

Taylor Swift tells her ex-beau Harry Styles to 'Shut the f--- up' 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.

The Daily News' coverage of the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march

The News covers the march.

Author Elmore Leonard remembered at funeral

Leonard died earlier this month at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke.

Get the look: Miley's monogram manicure at the VMAs

The wild child star spelled out M-I-L-E-Y on her nails.

photos Top moments of the 2013 VMAs

Check out the top moments and the best costume changes of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards ...

Groceries 101: The college kid's shopping list

Tips on what to buy.

VMAs 2013: Rihanna watches Miley Cyrus, Drake with boredom

If Rihanna had any fun at the Video Music Awards, she certainly hid it well. The Bajan beauty, 25, appeared to be utterly bored throughout the majority of the MTV awards show on Sunday night, barely smiling for the camera any time it cut to her.

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

See the most striking news photos from across the globe ...

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

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

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?

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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.

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.

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 ...

Virgo celebrities

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Serena shows no mercy on Schiavone in Open debut

Serena Williams was so dominant in the first round of the U.S. Open, her opponent really needed a hug. So midway through the second set of defending champion Williams’ 6-0, 6-1 victory Monday night, Francesca Schiavone wandered behind the baseline, found a ball boy and enveloped him in a full-fledged embrace.

Stephens barely escapes first round at U.S. Open

Rain fell, the crowd roared and Sloane Stephens slipped into the second round at the Open with a third-set tiebreak victory, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), over unseeded Mandy Minella of Luxembourg Monday evening. "Nothing better than to get your blood pumping in the first round," Stephens said.

Man U, Chelsea settle for scoreless tie

Wayne Rooney’s headline-grabbing presence couldn’t inspire Manchester United to victory in David Moyes’ first home game in charge as Chelsea ground out a 0-0 draw Monday in the Premier League’s first blockbuster match of the season.

Blake to retire following U.S. Open

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

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.

VIDEO: White Sox bench coach gets tossed before game

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.

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.