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WHAT A-BUM! Crowds boo A-Roid during dismal performance in Yankees' loss to White Sox as the smug slugger digs in for battle of century after 211-game ban — but will all his lies save him?

A legal battle that promises to be one of the most well-financed and pivotal showdowns in baseball history began on Monday when Alex Rodriguez vowed to challenge the 211-game suspension Major League Baseball issued him for his role in the Biogenesis doping scandal. read full story »

Raissman: YES Network drops ball on Alex Rodriguez suspension coverage, even cut away from Yankeeography

Judging by what has exited the mouth of ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who identified himself as an exclusive clearing house for spin directly delivered by “A-Rod’s people,” Alex Rodriguez has a phalanx of attorneys, PR operatives, toadies, lackeys and sycophants at his beck and call.

Alex Rodriguez booed as he returns to Yankees, avoids PED questions before 8-1 loss to White Sox

The last time we saw Alex Rodriguez on a major-league baseball field, he was finishing up a brutal postseason on the bench as the Yankees were handed a blowout 8-1 loss. Nearly 10 months have gone by, but nothing much has changed. Not even the final score.

EXCLUSIVE A NEW KIND OF RUBBER ROOM: From 'Ultra Thin' to assorted flavors, city schools now offering dizzying array of condoms

City students are getting a well-rounded education in reading, writing — and rubbers. Free condoms have been available to high school students in city public schools since 1991, but now they are offered in a dizzying array of choices, the Daily News has learned.

Three killed, at least three others injured after gunman opens fire at town meeting in Pennsylvania

A man armed with a handgun sprayed bullets into a town meeting in Ross Township, Penn. on Monday, killing three people and injuring at least three others, police said.

Tragedy as two boys are strangled by PYTHON that escaped from pet store and into apartment where they were sleeping

Police in Canada are investigating the “sudden deaths of two young boys” who they believe were strangled by a python that escaped from a local pet store in the town of Campbellton, New Brunswick.

Thief threatens to block mom from Facebook after she confronts him about his crime

A British jewelry thief threatened to block his own mom on Facebook — after she told him off about his criminal ways through the social network.

BABY FOR SALE: Staten Island man puts girlfriend’s newborn on Craigslist for $100 because she wasn’t paying enough attention to him

Paul Marquez, 22, was charged with three misdemeanors — authority to place or board out children, aggravated harassment and endangering the welfare of a child.

LUPICA: A-Rod — obsessed with making baseball history — blames everybody but himself for suspension

Major League Baseball handed down a suspension on Monday afternoon. If that suspension is upheld by an arbitrator, it will turn out to be the longest suspension for an active player in nearly 100 years.

Is Madonna to blame? Dustin Pedroia, Evan Longoria and others react to A-Rod, Biogenesis-related suspensions

Some of the reaction to the announcement of Biogenesis suspensions Monday showed the changing attitude in baseball when it comes to drug cheats.

'We’re the Millers' is an irritating, cobbled road trip: review

EXPENSIVE JET-SETTER: In scant 3 years, Attorney General Eric Holder accrues $4.3 MILLION taxpayer-funded travel expenses

Holder took 213 out-of-Washington trips from March 27, 2009 to August 24, 2012, according to public documents obtained by the conservative good government organization Judicial Watch.

Al Qaeda honcho's intercepted message led to Middle East embassy terror alert

An intercepted electronic communication between Al Qaeda leaders in Pakistan and Yemen was what prompted the Obama administration to order the temporary closure of 21 diplomatic outposts in the Middle East, U.S. officials said Monday.

Rep. Pete King tests 2016 presidential waters in New Hampshire and opposes 'isolationists' in his own Republican Party

Rep. Pete King on Monday completed a two-day trip to New Hampshire to test the presidential waters and wage what he called “a battle for the soul of the Republican Party.”

GOP warns two networks to drop Hillary documentary, miniseries or be shut out of sponsoring 2016 Republican debates

The Republican National Committee on Monday told NBC and CNN to scrap planned programs on Hillary Clinton or forget about sponsoring any 2016 Republican primary debates.

LEARNING SIZZLES: Harlem DNA Lab gives school kids a dose of science during the summer months

The city is trying to STEM the summer learning loss gap with a healthy dose of science, technology, engineering and math while kids are out of school.

Her hips don't lie: Egyptian belly dancer protests President Obama in music video

Popular Egyptian belly dancer Sama El Masry struts her stuff in a music video and blasts the President for supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, instead of the more secular freedom fighters.

Suspect in custody for stabbing Queens teen after shift at McDonald’s

Natasha Martinez had just finished her shift at McDonald’s last Monday night and was steps from reaching her apartment building in Woodhaven when she was attacked, stabbed 11 times.

Hawaii shark attacks leave snorkeler and surfer bitten, hospitalized — but alive

Hawaiians are hanging tight before they hang ten — after two shark attacks in three days terrorized the state's peaceful waters last week.

Whitey Bulger’s defense lawyer claims prosecutors BOUGHT witnesses for trial

James "Whitey" Bulger’s lawyers used their closing arguments to go after three gangsters who took the stand against the Boston crime boss, while prosecutors painted Bulger as a violent, vicious killer.

Illegal butt-boosting surgeries kill, maim women

Women across the U.S. are risking their lives for black market procedures to make their buttocks bigger, often involving home-improvement materials such as silicone injected by people with no medical training.

CONFIDENTI@L: Team Bieber gives cops the latest beat

DEA uses NSA-style snooping to hunt down drug perps

A secret unit within the Drug Enforcement Administration uses phone-call data and other surveillance tactics to initiate narcotics investigations, a new report revealed.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to buy the Washington Post

The Washington Post Co said it has sold its flagship newspaper to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, for a purchase price is $250 million.

Bikini-clad Rihanna parties hard in Barbados

Florida executes mass murderer John Errol Ferguson

A man convicted of murdering eight people in Miami-Dade County in the late 1970s was executed Monday night, despite his lawyers’ pleas that he was too mentally ill to be put to death. John Errol Ferguson, 65, died at 6:17 p.m., following a lethal injection.

Gay couple: We were sent to back of bus after driver saw us holding hands

Ron McCoy and Christopher Bowers, from Portland, Oregon, said they were shocked at the alleged homophobic abuse they were subjected to during a trip to Albuquerque.

Fort Hood survivors still traumatized as suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan goes on trial

Kathy Platoni can’t shake the image of the man who died in a pool of blood at her knees. Shawn Manning still has two bullets in his body and gets unnerved by crowds.

'I'm not saying he’s the best. But he’s my angel': Grieving mom of 14-year-old gunman shot dead by cops in Bronx speaks out

In the moments before his death Sunday, Shaaliver Douse fired three times at a 15-year-old boy he was chasing on E. 151th St. near Courtlandt Ave., according to police.

Women aim to banish the ‘mommy wars’ between breastfeeders and formula feeders

There's long been a divide — contempt between a group of moms who nourish children with their own bodies, and another that buys baby formula at the grocery store.

Baltimore granny kills grandson with methadone: cops

A Baltimore granny killed her 17-month-old grandson by rubbing methadone on his gums so he'd fall asleep, police said. Towanda Reaves, 50, is accused of fatally poisoning tiny toddler Aadyn Overton as he stayed at her home on July 4.

Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer to swim across Michigans's Lake St. Clair while towing ton of BRICKS behind him

The 49-year-old from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is expected to swim for approximately 30 hours before reaching Detroit's Bell Island.

WATCH: Pigs on the run in China after truck overturns on road

Hilarious cellphone footage shows traffic cops struggling to contain the stampeding hogs as they desperately made a break for freedom.

PHOTOSHOP FAIL: Ex-NY Assemblyman Vito Lopez dismisses doctored Hillary Clinton photo as no big deal

Disgraced former Assemblyman Vito Lopez said it’s no big deal that his campaign doctored a photo of him and Hillary Clinton to make it look like Clinton supports his campaign for City Council.

Wheelchair-bound New York mom found dead in bathtub, boyfriend taken into custody

Melissa Torres, 32, was found in the bathtub of her Clymer St. apartment in Williamsburg about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, cops said, adding that she was either strangled or suffocated.

On anniversary of Sikh temple attack, victim's son works with former skinhead

Six weeks after a white supremacist gunned down Pardeep Kaleka’s father and five others at a Sikh temple last year, Kaleka was skeptical when a former skinhead reached out and invited him to dinner.

WOW! Tourists flock to massive sinkhole in Kansas field

A massive sinkhole has opened in a Kansas field, drawing tourists for an ill-advised look into the void. A Wallace County rancher found the sinkhole on Aug. 1 on land about 20 miles from the Kansas-Colorado border. The hole is about 90 feet deep and 200-300 feet wide.

Bloomberg prevails in court battle over 'prevailing wage' law that would have provided higher union-level wages

A court Monday handed a victory to Mayor Bloomberg over City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, striking down a controversial “prevailing wage” law adopted by the Council.

Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra takes off in U.S. with 'Planes'

Flying in style? Low-cost JetBlue unveils premium class cabin with lie-flat beds for transcontinental flights

The discount airline boasting free Direct TV in every seat back unveiled its new sleeper-seat premium cabin Sunday.

Cowell trying to nix name from Silverman divorce papers

College co-ed busted in bizarre murder scheme soliciting ex-boyfriends to knock off her former beaus: cops

Barbara Wu, 22, of the University of California, Riverside came face to face with two of her former flames in court Friday amid disturbing allegations of soliciting murder, making terrorist threats and stalking.

Mom chained up daughter so she could party: cops

A mother allegedly chained her mentally disabled daughter to a hotel bed so she could party it up at a wedding in North Carolina.

WOW! Japan launches talking humanoid robot into space as companion to space station astronaut

Kirobo — derived from the Japanese words for “hope” and “robot” — was among five tons of supplies and machinery on a rocket launched Sunday.

Major league pitcher apologizes for Twitter rant against opponent's wife

Rangers pitcher Matt Garza took exception to Oakland playing small ball on Saturday and launched into a Twitter rant against the wife of one of the A's players.

Oprah dons massive 3.5 pound wig on O magazine cover

Train carrying hazardous materials derails in Lousiana

More than 20 cars of the Union Pacific train went off the tracks about 3:30 p.m. Sunday near Lawtell, which is about 60 miles west of Baton Rouge. Company spokeswoman Raquel Espinoza said one of the railcars was leaking sodium hydroxide, which can cause injuries or even death if it is inhaled or touches the skin. The other was leaking lube oil.

X-ray: Boy, 2, survives after piercing eye socket with scissors

A two-year-old boy had a near miss when he fell on scissors that pierced his eye socket - but left his eye intact.

WATCH: Taekwon-DOH! Martial artist just can't split board

This martial artist performed what's being dubbed "the worst display ever" after repeatedly failing to kick and punch through a wooden plank.

WATCH: How to fail your driving test SEVEN SECONDS into exam

This is how NOT to take your driving test. A South Korean woman could have failed in world record time - after she rolled the car just seven seconds into the exam.

Elderly paperboy keeps neighborhood happy and informed

A look of intense concentration crosses Marvin Teel's face as he eyes his target. With a careful underhanded throw, he tosses the rolled newspaper, smiling as it lands with a thud on the porch of his customer's house.

Mysterious pentagram etched in remote Kazakhstan field explained

The massive 1,200 feet in diameter pentagram just 12 miles west of the city of Lisakovsk has been identified by an archaeologist as the remnants of a former Soviet-era summer camp whose grounds are said to have never been completed.

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DIrty Dozen: 12 others take 50-game hit as A-Rod fights his ban

Twelve men out. Major League Baseball handed down 50-game suspensions to 13 professional baseball players Monday for violating the league’s drug policy, and all but one — Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez — chose not to contest the punishment.

MLB Power Rankings: Tribe on tear, surge into thick of AL Central race

We haven't delved deeply into the American League Central division race here at the MLB Power Rankings home office because, frankly, we've never believed much in the Indians. Sure, we like Terry Francona and Jason Giambi.

A-Rod Timeline: From top pick to Biogenesis dope

Now that A-Rod has been handed his punishment from Major League Baseball as part of its Biogenesis doping scandal, the Daily News takes a look back at the career of the Yankees superstar slugger.

Mehta: Gang Green fans off Mark

Somewhere along the way, a segment of the Jets fan base morphed into sad, self-loathing people who, frankly, don’t deserve a Super Bowl team.

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'How long does it take Mike Bloomberg to screw in a light bulb? Three turns!' Mayoral candidates try to win support with humor

We've been hearing their policies and promises. Now, something different from the candidates: punch lines.

Lovett: Cuomo's anti-corruption panel fails to pursue 1,500 criminal leads, stats show

Nine members of Gov. Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission who are also sitting district attorneys did not pursue about 1,500 criminal referrals from the Board of Elections since 2006, statistics show.

Giuliani: NYC voters will 'figure out' political future of disgraced pols Weiner and Spitzer

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani praised New York voters Sunday, saying he’s “confident” they’ll wade through the past personal scandals of mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and controller candidate Eliot Spitzer to make the right decisions on election day.

Following a state education warning, Chancellor Walcott warns test scores will show sharp drop

City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott warned Sunday that state reading and math test scores to be released this week will drop be dramatically lower because of tougher new exams.

Queens man dies after jumping on roof of SUV as woman driving it sped off and crashed

A 33-year-old Queens man died after a woman he was fighting with sped off and crashed her SUV with him clinging to the roof of the vehicle, police said.

'Prince of God' Florida mass murderer due for execution

A Florida man who has spent 35 years on Florida's death row for killing eight people, including two teenagers, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Monday.

Upper Manhattan residents have logged most complaints to 311 in last decade

Residents of Washington Heights and Inwood’s Community Board 12 have logged more 311 service requests than any other neighborhood over the decade since the city started tracking calls.

Baby who disappeared from Oklahoma City hospital arrives safely at ANOTHER hospital

A relative of Jacob Dominguez carried the little boy into the medical center following negotiations with Oklahoma police, authorities said.

Authorities to go after mob 'On The Waterfront' for first time in 60 years

Sabato (Sal) Catucci was a colorful and powerful figure on the docks, getting around on a customized Harley when he wasn't being driven in a stretch limousine.

Baby killed in N.J. bus accident mourned by hundreds as driver faces charges in death

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday in New Jersey to mourn the death of an infant killed when an out-of-control bus knocked over a light pole, which then fell into her stroller.

Isla Fisher flashes underwear in 'Marilyn moment'

MEN BEHAVING BADLY: Public advocate candidate tries to rally women against pols embroiled in sex scandals

Women should run this town. That’s the argument public advocate candidate Reshma Saujani is making in an appeal to female voters that she’s launching Monday.

COPS GONE WILD: Police chief suspended for profanity-laced video that shows him firing automatic weapons in pro-gun videos

The hot-headed Pennsylvania lawman who spewed profanities and fired automatic weapons in an extreme series of pro-gun videos has been suspended for 30 days without pay for the bizarre behavior.

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Britney wears skin-tight dress to church

New apps to break up or make up via text

Breaking up is hard to do — but there’s an app for that. And if you decide you made the wrong choice, don’t worry, there’s another app that will help you get back together.

Vice President Joe Biden to visit New Hampshire for fundraiser

Vice President Joe Biden plans to raise campaign cash for the Democratic leader of the first-in-the-nation primary state. The White House says Biden will appear at an Aug. 22 fundraiser for New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan, who faces re-election next year.

Smelly leftovers essential for NYC composting

Hillary Maxwell and her family have a new ritual after they eat in their apartment in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York. Coffee grinds, eggshells, banana peels — any food waste that they would normally toss in the garbage — is placed in a special lunchbox-sized bucket instead. The Maxwells are among the first families taking part in the city’s composting program.

Sand to be deposited on hurricane-ravaged Rockaways

The beach buildup in the Rockaways is coasting ahead. A plan to deposit about 600,000 cubic yards of sand along the Hurricane Sandy-ravaged Queens beach will begin early this week, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

TRAGIC DEATH PLUNGE: 'Fearless' hairdresser turned professional drag racer and skydiver plummets to her death after parachute fails to open

Stephanie Eggum — a hairdresser turned professional drag racer and skydiver — was instantly killed Thursday during group practice jumps for the Women's Vertical World Record Camp in Ottawa, Ill.

HE'LL TAKE FEELING CHEATED FOR $200, ALEX: 12-year-old Connecticut boy 'pretty upset' over 'Jeopardy!' disqualification

The Newtown, Conn., boy is angry he got disqualified from the last round of “Jeopardy!” during Kid Week.

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Confidenti@l: Team Bieber gives cops the latest beat

Justin Bieber’s camp went into damage control yesterday after Confidenti@l revealed the superbrat's wild brawl in the Hamptons.

LiLo thanks Anthony Weiner on 'Chelsea Lately'

In her first post-rehab gig, Lindsay Lohan proved she’s capable of being something more than a negative headline.

'Breaking Bad's' darkness surprised one of its stars

“I didn’t know how dark this show would get,” says Anna Gunn, who plays Walter White’s wife, Skyler.

Paula Deen extortionist accepts plea deal

A New York man charged with trying to extort $200,000 from embattled celebrity cook Paula Deen has agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors.

'The Civil Wars' and 'Electric': music reviews

Few albums arrive with stranger back stories than the Civil Wars’ latest.

Terrence Howard accused of beating ex-wife: report

"Hustle & Flow" star’s ex-wife reportedly claims he brutally beat her while vacationing in Costa Rica.

50 Cent to pleads not guilty to domestic violence charge

Rapper and actor 50-Cent charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend and trashing her condo.

Secrets about Gaga’s life to be kept under seal: Judge

There is nothing demure about Lady Gaga — except when it comes to discussing her finances. A federal magistrate in New Jersey has ruled that a financial settlement between Gaga and her former boyfriend and producer Rob Fusari, and details about the star's personal life, shall be kept under seal.

SEE IT Mumford & Sons release star-studded video

The band enlisted Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Ed Helms and Will Forte for "Hopeless Wanderer."

REVIEW 'We’re the Millers' is an irritating trip

Summertime. Road trip. Jennifer Aniston as a stripper. What could go wrong? Plenty, as it turns out.

Democrats growing target of late-night jokes: study

A study of gags by late-night comics during the first half of the year found an abrupt change from 2012. Now Obama and Democrats are providing the lion's share of punch lines.

‘Dateline’s’ Chris Hansen leaving NBC

Chris Hansen has caught his last predator — at least for NBC as he leaves the network.

How to stay sane during your commute

How to make your trek to and from work less loathsome? Here are a few tips to staying sane.

'Mission: Impossible V' director announced

Christopher McQuarrie, who directed Tom Cruise in "Jack Reacher" will be reunited with him in latest "Mission."

Paris' Malibu home robbed again

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has been burglarized for the seventh time.

REVIEW 'Percy Jackson' clueless and bland

“Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” features an uninspired quest and a startling amount of cheap-looking CGI.

Embattled Giudice family hits the beach

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice has been spending time in the Hamptons, celebrating family birthdays and spending time with close friends.

Transsexual actress finds stardom in Netflix's 'Orange'

Laverne Cox may have been born a he — but now she’s a star.

'ARE YOU AN ADDICT?' Oprah's pointed question to Lindsay Lohan

The first look at Lindsay Lohan's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

PHOTOS The women of Weiner-gate

Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted he sent pervy pictures of himself to at least six kinky internet strangers.

WATCH: Australian anchor tells viewers she will sound drunk

WIN News Canberra presenter Kerryn Johnston didn't know her microphone was switched on when she said: "Good evening, tonight I'm going to sound like a drunk."

'Skyfall' actor Ben Whishaw confirms he is gay, married

"Skyfall" star Ben Whishaw has revealed he is gay. The 32-year-old British actor's rep confirmed he entered into civil partnership a year ago in Sydney with Australian composer Mark Bradshaw.

Peter Capaldi to play 12th Doctor on 'Who'

The new Who of "Doctor Who." Scottish actor Peter Capaldi will succeed Matt Smith in the iconic BBC series.

PHOTOS: Kerry Washington shows off wedding bling after secret marriage

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

PHOTOS Animals love Shark Week too!

Check out these adorable animals who've dressed up for the occasion.

SEE IT: First trailer for Diablo Cody's directoral debut

Julianne Hough’s visage dominates the new trailer for the upcoming movie, “Paradise” — but writer/director Diablo Cody’s fingerprints are all over it.

Danny Bonaduce recalls living behind dumpster

In an episode of Oprah's "Where Are They Now?" former child star Danny Bonaduce recounted the story of his teen years, when a downwards spiral into drug addiction left him "famous and homeless" after the end of his hit 1970s series "The Partridge Family."

EXCLUSIVE: Bieber in Hamptons club brawl

Justin Bieber carried his antics to Southampton on Saturday, and his night out East ended in a bloody brawl, sources exclusively tell Confidenti@l.

Kelly Rowland on ordeal at sea: ‘I just wanted to see tomorrow’

She may be an Independent Woman, but Kelly Rowland turned to prayer when the boat she was on got lost at sea last month.

Seacrest to host NBC game show 'The Million Second Quiz'

Somehow Ryan Seacrest has carved out another million seconds of his life to host a new game show.

Zooey Deschanel: ‘I am an intelligent person’

Zooey Deschanel might have a show called "New Girl," but there's nothing rookie about her. The 33-year-old actress says she is very aware of the harsh criticism about her feminine style, or those who slam her website, HelloGiggles.com, solely based on its girly appearance.

Jennifer Aniston goes makeup free

The 44-year-old blond beauty snapped an Instagram photo with longtime hair stylist Chris McMillan.

U.S. swim relay loses gold with DQ

Matt Grevers scratched his head, wondering what went wrong. Nathan Adrian and Ryan Lochte stared at the scoreboard, their jaws open in disbelief. Kevin Cordes stood on the deck with his hands on his head.

Black Sabbath rocks New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center

It was obvious from the "Sweet Leaf" and "Never Say Die" t-shirts in the crowd that it would be no ordinary concert at the PNC Bank Arts Center Sunday night. The Church of Ozzy Osbourne and company was in session.

7 car safety features you never you knew you needed

Safety technology might not be as sexy as handling and grip packages or massaging seats, but it plays a significant role in the development of cars that can think and react to danger before the driver has the opportunity to do so.

Clark Gregg reveals top secrets behind 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Clark Gregg admits he was pretty sure Agent Phil Coulson was dead, right up until he wasn't. Quoting the old joke "It's a comic book universe, how dead can you be?"

photos Stunning wildlife photos show Serengeti lion in its natural habitat

In a series of breathtaking images featured in the August 2013 issue of National Geographic, photographer Michael Nichols has captured nature's most feared predator in its stunning natural habitat.

'2 Guns' proved on target at box office this weekend

The action-crime flick “2 Guns” mowed down the Smurfs and pistol-whipped “The Wolverine” to win weekend box office gold.

photos Budapest then & now: Striking images merge the Hungarian city’s past & present

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 ...

Sally Struthers DUI trial date set

Actress Sally Struthers has a trial set for September on a criminal charge of driving under the influence in Maine. Court records say the 66-year-old Struthers must be present for the trial.

Kim Kardashian planning kid clothes: designer pal

The North star shall guide us to the next generation of unapologetic product-pimping.

Confidenti@l: Stunner says leave bra at home

Model Behati Prinsloo has more than four dozen bras, but doesn’t wear many of them.

Lea Michele attends Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s baby shower

Lea Michele stepped out on Saturday, smiling and clutching the arm of pal JoAnna Garcia as she attended the baby shower of good friend Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Hulu heads West with offbeat 'Quick Draw' humor

Hulu’s new Western sitcom, “Quick Draw,” doesn’t employ the same creative game plan as your average serial drama.

Hilaria shows off baby bump in Hamptons

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set.

photos Rihanna parties hard in Barbados

The Barbadian beauty went beyond her usual naughtiness.

Lucky Sly! Stallone's wife wows in bikini

Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin was turning heads under the sun in St. Tropez.

Photos: Coach Parcells' Hall of Fame career

Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Parcells through the years.

Bloodhound Gang kicked off stage for Russian flag stunt

The American rock group Bloodhound Gang was kicked out of a Russian music festival and pelted with eggs after videos emerged of its bass player shoving a Russian flag down his pants at a recent concert in Ukraine. Russian prosecutors are even considering whether to open a criminal case in the matter, which comes amid a rise in U.S.

Camping resets your biological clock: study

Want to be a morning person? A new small study suggests taking a weeklong camping trip to reset your internal biological clock to both wake up earlier and feel more alert when you do.

Kathy Bates blasts NBC: ‘They treated us like s--t’

BEVERLY HILLS - Kathy Bates hasn't completely gotten over NBC's cancellation of her drama "Harry's Law" in May 2012. "They treated us like s---," Bates told TV critics here during a panel for her current show, FX's "American Horror Story: Coven."

Kim Kardashian makes first post-baby appearance

Surprise! Kim Kardashian has come out of hiding. The 32-year-old reality starlet emerged Friday for the first time in seven weeks since giving birth to daughter North West on her mother's new talk show "Kris."

Jennifer Aniston flaunts curvier figure in skintight dress

The 44 -year-old star stepped out in an ultra-curve hugging skintight satin dress at the "We're The Millers' "premiere.

SEE IT: Amazing photos of the day from around the world

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

Simon Cowell's pregnant lover Lauren Silverman has late-night meeting with husband

Silverman was been staying at her home in the Hamptons with Andrew Silverman and son.

Confidenti@l: RiRi's near miss with Chris Brown ex

The man New York wakes up with in the morning, Elvis Duran, is having a rough time finding a place to rest his head.

Parental talks about sexting should start young: experts

Just how early should you talk to your kids about the dangers of sexting? As soon as you hand them a phone, experts say.

Colin Powell denies affair with Romanian diplomat

Colin Powell denied Thursday that he cheated on his wife of 50 years.

Megan Fox pregnant AGAIN just 10 months after first baby

Megan Fox has baby no. 2 on board! The 27-year old actress and husband Brian Austin Green, 40, are expecting their second child 10 months after welcoming son Noah Shannon, a rep for the actor has confirmed to the Daily News.

The trouble with sleep texting

The premed student sleeps with mittens on each night. Mittens, to protect herself from her phone. To render her fingers unable to send those unconscious messages that are as embarrassing as they are senseless. Yup: She's a sleep texter.

James Cameron announces three 'Avatar' sequels

Get ready for a whole lot more Na'vi adventures. James Cameron has expanded his upcoming plans for more "Avatar" movies. Following up on his hit 2009 film, the director is planning three more "Avatar" installments, 20th Century Fox announced Thursday.

Jack White’s estranged wife granted restraining order

The divorce proceedings between musician Jack White and estranged wife Karen Nelson have taken a turn for the worst. A judge has granted a restraining order against White as he has allegedly been harassing Nelson with phone calls and emails in recent months.

Robin Thicke, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots perform 'Blurred Lines' on kids' instruments

Think you've heard all the "Blurred Lines" covers you can stand? Jimmy Fallon and his house band, The Roots, will have you thinking again. The "Late Night" host debuted a cover version of the summer's hit song with Robin Thicke himself singing lead.

Brian Williams to take leave from NBC News for knee surgery

NBC News anchor Brian Williams will be off the air for a few weeks.

Actresses gone wild! Four stars go the sex route in new movies

It’s August, it’s hot and the big screen is steamy. Time for once-sweet girls to doff duds and go bad.

Confidenti@l: Biebs' cereal-crazy stay is a nutty mix

Justin Bieber’s stay in New York reaffirmed the teen’s standing as a world-class brat.

Shia accused of seeking to 'impoverish’ uncle

The star and his mom quietly filed suit against Barry Saide earlier this year.

photos Irina Shayk sizzles in new Agent Provocateur ad

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

FDA sets standard on products labeled 'gluten free'

The FDA released new rules that set standards for the term's use.

Michael Clarke Duncan's 'The Finder' co-star recalls actor

Geoff Stults says that no matter how big, tough his friend might have looked on TV, he had at least one large secret soft spot: his "creepy six cats."

‘The Spectacular Now’: movie review

The wonder in a perfect movie isn't necessarily in how it depicts the core relationship — though that’s spectacular in and of itself.

Aniston questions if Couric is 'a legitimate journalist'

The ‘We’re the Millers’ star stopped by gal pal Chelsea Handler’s late night show.

Lauren Silverman's in-laws don't like her and REFUSED to attend lavish wedding

Simon Cowell's baby mama steps out flaunting her growing bump.

Fox's 'Brooklyn Nine Nine': Cop comedy for fall

Fox has hired a couple of big guns in TV’s latest bid to explore the lighter side of murder.

PHOTOS Simon Cowell defininitely has a type

Do you notice any similarities about the women in Simon Cowell's life?

New baby affects men's sexual desire: study

A new study finds that a new baby doesn't just affect a mom's sex drive, but her partner's as well.

Billy Bob Thorton to star in TV adaptation of ‘Fargo’

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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.

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Bodypainted models become one with nature

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Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

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Famous Scientologists

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Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

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

Celebrity teeth makeovers

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Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013

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Hollywood heads to the prom

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

Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

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

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Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

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Medley nightmare! US relay squanders gold with DQ

Garza apologizes for Twitter rant directed at opponent's wife

Rangers pitcher Matt Garza took exception to Oakland playing small ball on Saturday and launched into a Twitter rant against the wife of one of the A's players. On Sunday, Garza offered up an apology to A's infielder Eric Sogard and his wife, Kaycee.

Cowboys edge Dolphins in Hall of Fame game

Rookie Devonte Holloman’s 75-yard interception return with a tipped pass keyed the Dallas Cowboys’ 24-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night that opened the NFL’s preseason.

HGH testing not imminent for NFL

With Major League Baseball poised to take a dramatic step in its long war against performance-enhancing drugs, the NFL is still battling its players union over testing for human growth hormone, something the sides agreed to in principle two years ago.

Cooper reportedly receiving threats over racist slur

The Eagles say Riley Cooper told them about threatening messages he received after a video of him making a racial slur became public. Cooper, a fourth-year wide receiver, was fined by the Eagles, and then left the team to seek counseling.

Dempsey MLS-bound after leaving Tottenham

Tottenham says United States forward Clint Dempsey is returning to Major League Soccer, ending his six-year spell in English football. Spurs didn’t disclose the club Dempsey was joining, but British media are reporting that he will move to Seattle Sounders.

49ers CB Culliver will miss season with torn ACL

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver will miss the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Culliver was injured Thursday during a non-contact drill.

Oops! Mariners manager gets mixed up signaling to bullpen

It didn’t much matter which arm acting Mariners manager Robby Thompson used to wave at the bullpen. None of the Seattle relievers could get anyone out.

Brees amazed by reaction to his takeout tip

Drew Brees says he’s amazed his $3 tip on a $74 takeout order last month has become a talking point on national television and the Internet. The quarterback was in the locker room at Saints headquarters Thursday morning when he noticed a discussion on a network morning show about tipping on takeout orders.

Cal ponies up 100G to help find mom's kidnapper

The family of Cal Ripken Jr. is offering a $100,000 reward to help find the person who kidnapped the former Orioles star’s mother last year.

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HIGH AND LOWS OF A-ROD'S CAREER: Before the slugger was hit with 211-game suspension, he was a young player on the rise

Baseball suspends Alex Rodriguez for the rest of the 2013 season and into next season 'based on his use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances'. read full story »

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