MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

NEW YORK STRONG: Newly crowned Miss America — a Syracuse native — tells News she was ready for barrage of racist tweets

The 24-year-old stunner became the pageant's first ever Indian-American winner, the second consecutive Miss America from New York and now hopes to use the scholarship money towards paying for medical school. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE RAISING THE BAR: Brooklyn judge gives gun dealer longer prison sentence after Navy Yard, Chicago shootings

Federal Judge John Gleeson could have given 23-year-old weapon peddler Angel Tejeda 30 to 37 months in prison — if he had stuck to the guidelines.

Florida ‘Hiccup Girl' found guilty of first-degree murder after luring 22-year-old man to his death

Jennifer Mee, 22, who became famous for her uncontrollable hiccupping, was found guilty by the jury after a four-hour deliberation.

'No-class act by a bunch of overpaid, immature, arrogant spoiled brats!' McCain rips LA Dodgers after pool party in Arizona Diamondbacks' ballpark

Add Arizona senator John McCain to the list of folks offended by the Dodgers splashing around in the pool at Chase Field on Thursday night.

DEATH OF A MONSTER: Cleveland kidnap creep Ariel Castro used window hinge to kill himself, coroner's investigation finds

County coroner Dr. Jan Gorniak's investigation into the death of Ariel Castro has found that the convicted kidnapper and rapist also had an open Bible in his cell when he hanged himself.

Troubled foster care boy, 13, pleads guilty to raping girl in New York library

A troubled 13-year-old foster child arrested for raping an 8-year-old girl in the bathroom of a Harlem library pleaded guilty Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: Paltrow gets catty with Alba over 'goop'

SICKENED OF THE 'SEA': Bronx restaurant urges diners to get tested for Hepatitis A

Four patrons and a worker at New Hawaii Sea Restaurant on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx were infected with Hepatitis A, leading the city Health Department to shutter the business temporarily.

Testimony concludes in Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial

Katherine Jackson's suit against AEG Live alleges that the concert giant hired Dr. Conrad Murray — who administered a fatal dose of propofol to Michael in June 2009. Closing arguments are slated to begin Tuesday.

'It is a miracle there has been no fatality': Top cop condemns shooting of 13 people — including 3-year-old child — in Chicago park

The Chicago police superintendent calls it “a miracle” that no one was killed when a city park was strafed with gunfire in a late-night gang attack.

Is this the end of BlackBerry? Smart phone company to hack 40% of its workforce after huge losses

BlackBerry Ltd warned on Friday it expects to report a massive quarterly operating loss next week and that it will cut more than a third of its workforce, rekindling fears of the company's demise.

President Obama: Republicans trying to 'mess with me' as government shutdown looms, Obamacare battle stoked

Speaking at a Ford plant outside of Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, Obama denounced House legislation that would keep the government funded beyond Oct. 1, but cut all funding for his health care reforms.

Harper: Healthier A-Rod — who beat Lou Gehrig's 75-year-old grand slam record Friday — gives Yankees hope

There was nothing graceful or even connected about the swing. Alex Rodriguez’s backside went one way, while his arms and bat went the other, reacting to a 92 mph fastball on the outside corner.

House sets stage for showdown with Democrats by passing measure to fund government and defund 'Obamacare'

The House has passed a temporary funding measure to keep the government running. The bill is coupled with a tea party-backed measure to block President Obama's new health care law.

Will we ever learn more about JonBenet's murder? Reporter sues for public release of secret indictment of slain tot's parents

A Colorado journalist and an advocacy group are suing prosecutors to find out why a grand jury wanted to indict the parents of slain pageant tot JonBenet Ramsey following her murder in 1996.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg: Stark differences between the city's rich and poor are largely because so many billionaires want to live in New York

Super-rich are great for the city, Michael Bloomberg says. 'If we could get every billionaire around the world to move here, it would be a godsend.'

Home births are 10 TIMES more dangerous than hospital deliveries, study shows

After analyzing 13 million birth certificates from 2007 to 2010, researchers determined babies born at home were at greater risk of seizure, lacking a pulse, and unresponsiveness than those delivered at hospitals.

Boston man loses hand after reportedly ‘experimenting’ with fireworks, cops say

Cops said the man could have been mixing chemicals and experimenting with fireworks in the basement of a Hyde Park building when the blast occurred Friday morning.

Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

President Obama defiant in the face of House efforts to kill health care law

The president is railing against attempts by, quote, a “faction of the far right” to undermine his health care law, telling a Kansas City, Mo., audience, “They’re focused on trying to mess with me. They’re not focused on you.”

'It is a miracle there has been no fatality': Top cop condemns shooting of 13 people — including 3-year-old child — in Chicago park

The Chicago police superintendent calls it “a miracle” that no one was killed when a city park was strafed with gunfire in a late-night gang attack.

Bible-thumping child molester says 'prancing' 7-year-old tempted him: 'All have ... come short of the glory of God'

A former West Virginia church custodian said during a court sentencing hearing that he molested a 7-year-old relative because she tempted him "by prancing around in short shorts."

The finger that may cost M.I.A. $1.5 million: NFL lawsuit

Andy Pettitte announces retirement from Yankees: 'We've had a good run here and my time is done'

Veteran lefthander Andy Pettitte said Friday that he will retire from the Yankees, an announcement that comes amid a lavish good-bye party for another of the Core Four Yankee players, Mariano Rivera.

Applebee’s calls cops on family, tosses them from restaurant, because of noisy, ‘active’ kids

An Applebee’s in Katy, Texas called the police on a man, his wife, and their two children and had them escorted from the restaurant because they claimed the young boys were being too loud.

'I felt him breathe': Washington Navy Yard massacre survivor describes harrowing moments as she tried to save life of doomed co-worker while armed madman still roamed the halls

The sweet man at the office who said hello to her every morning now had a bullet in his head, and she was holding him and pleading with him to hang on. "Stay with me," Bertillia Lavern told Vishnu Pandit as she tried to stop the bleeding with tissues.

PUP'S PLIGHT: Adorable Pennsylvania dog thrown from car, severely injured, but expected to get better

The little yellow lab, who has been named Frankie, suffered several broken bones and bruised paws and shoulders. But animal care volunteers said said he is on the mend and needs a good home.

SAVIOR: Illinois woman to meet ‘mystery priest’ who miraculously appeared at crash site

An Illinois woman recovering from an alleged drunk driving accident is finally going to meet her guardian angel — a Catholic priest who appeared by her side in her time of need.

Mitt Romney announces grandchild No. 22 ... again

Mitt Romney, the former Republican presidential candidate and governor of Massachusetts has apparently lost count of his rather large family.

Courtney Stodden parties hard – without her husband!

see it Doggie doppelganger! Dog looks eerily like Russian President Vladimir Putin

Its piercing eyes and steely gaze have caused the Internet to go crazy for the tough Staffordshire Terrier cross many say is a doppelganger for the Russian president.

College student dressed as Spider-Man arrested after robbery attempt at Pittsburgh store: cops

A 21-year-old man was arrested after trying to hold up a Pittsburgh convenience store while dressed in a Spider-Man costume early Friday, police said.

'SEX JIHAD': Tunisia's women and girls traveling to Syria to comfort Islamist rebel fighters with sex acts, official says

Women and teenage girls from Tunisia 'are swapped between 20, 30 and 100 rebels' and are coming home pregnant, Interior Minister Lotfi Ben Jeddo told Tunisia's National Constituent Assembly.

Saudi princess cleared in California human trafficking case

Prosecutors dropped a human trafficking case on Friday against a Saudi princess after a Kenyan maid alleged her passport had been taken away and she had been forced to work long hours for meager pay.

THE WAIT IS OVER: iMania comes to an end as Apple loyalists pick up newly released iPhones

Fan of the smartphones were finally able to buy Apple's latest devices on Friday: the iPhone 5S and the cheaper iPhone 5C model.

House Republicans vote to extend 'Monsanto Protection Act' in spending bill that would gut 'Obamacare'

Tucked into the GOP’s latest bid to gut the Affordable Care Act, the House passed a three-month extension of the the Farmer Assurance Provision rider that circumvents judicial authority regarding the sale and planting of genetically modified crops.

As iPhone 5S hits stores, hackers gear up for high-tech hackathon in hopes of defeating new fingerprint scanner

Hackers have geared up for Friday's iPhone 5S release with a contest to crack the device's first-ever fingerprint scanner, a high-tech feature that Apple Inc says makes users' data more secure.

Son of New York man found dead in bathtub being questioned by police

A 40-year-old Bronx man was found murdered in his bathtub and police were questioning his 16-year-old son, sources said Friday. Ivan James Sr. was apparently killed by a blow to the back of his head, sources said.

Former Texas street gang member executed for gunning down four women in ambush 11 years ago

Robert Gene Garza, 30, became the 12th condemned inmate executed this year in Texas, which carries out capital punishment more than any other state.

Comatose bride marries before being taken off life support

A brain-damaged woman who'd been in a coma for two years had her wish of getting married come true — just minutes before doctors switched off her life support machine. He Jingjing tied the knot with the love of her life Lu Lai on her 28th birthday earlier this month as she lay unconscious in her hospital bed.

Coca-Cola sorry slur appeared on bottom of VitaminWater cap, blames 'oversight' on French-English promotion

Coke said the printing was the result of a slipup in a promotion that pairs French and English words on bottle caps.

Bruce Jenner undergoes skin cancer surgery on nose

Placenta product company hit with FDA warning

A maker of human placenta products has been warned by the Food and Drug Administration for selling its goods without proper FDA approval.

Florida school bus driver caught texting while driving

A Florida school bus driver has been suspended from driving duties after a teen caught her texting while driving.

Body of Hollywood stunt pilot who crashed in China discovered in lake: officials

Divers have found the body of a missing U.S. stunt pilot whose plane crashed into a lake in northeast China while attempting a tricky maneuver in the rain, the head of the team searching for him said.

Hillary Clinton’s security grabs man’s phone to erase photo at Miami speech

Hillary Clinton may have posted a selfie on Twitter, but that doesn’t mean just any old shutterbug can take her picture. During a Clinton speech Thursday at a convention in Miami, an audience member dared snap a pic of the presumed presidential candidate with his smartphone, but Clinton’s team swept in, confiscated the man’s phone and deleted the snapshot.

'I thought I was going to die': Bronx cabbie jumps from moving car after armed passenger orders him into trunk at gunpoint

Aneudys Lendof was driving a passenger from the Bronx to Harlem when the fare, taking out a .38 caliber revolver, said they were instead headed to Albany.

Autos

Ford makes the best engine in the world? Germans shocked in viral video

Try telling Germans that the best engine in the world was built by Ford, but don't expect them to agree! Ford puts a string of proud Germans to the test in a viral video posted to YouTube earlier this month.

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Sports

Rays win 18-inning marathon over O's

David DeJesus ended a nearly seven-hour game with a one-out RBI single in the 18th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays took over sole possession of the top AL wild-card spot by beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday night.

49ers LB Aldon Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence in San Jose, police said. Smith was arrested by officers who received a call about a solo vehicle crash around 7 a.m., San Jose police Sgt.

From worst to first: After rough 2012 season, Bosox clinch AL East

The Boston Red Sox clinched the AL East title on Friday night, getting seven strong innings from Jon Lester to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 and eliminate Tampa Bay from the division race.

Texans' Foster admits taking money at Tennessee

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster says in an upcoming documentary he accepted money his senior year at Tennessee.

Victoria's Secret models show off their wings in Paris

‘Walking Dead’ star drop dead gorgeous in Maxim

Sixth body found in cars recovered from Oklahoma lake

The discovery may solve the dual mysteries of a set of teens who disappeared in 1970 and a trio of grown men who went missing in the late 1950s or 1960s.

Jay Z, Beyonce sacked freaky, ill-fated bodyguard

The bodyguard to the stars who was killed by cops during an alleged break-in got fired from his job protecting Jay Z and Beyoncé due to his creepy sexual acts, Confidenti@l has exclusively learned.

New York's Nina Davuluri becomes first Miss America of Indian descent

Nina Davuluri became the second consecutive contestant from New York to win the Miss America pageant. Davuluri won the title as the nationally televised pageant returned home to Atlantic City.

Georgia teen abducted in armed home invasion found alive

Ayvani Hope Perez who was described as being forced from her Ellenwood, GA home at gun point around 2 a.m. Tuesday is now being evaluated after the horrific attack, said authorities.

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Simon Cowell spotted in heated argument with his baby mama

HE CAN STAY: Ohio man, 92, allowed to buy back his home of six decades after his own daughter tried to evict him

A 92-year-old Ohio man was allowed to buy back his home of 56 years — after his own daughter, who was trying to evict him, finally accepted his offer.

Wife slain after putting ketchup lid on too tightly, prosecutor says

An 86-year-old Oregon man on trial for the shooting death of his wife carried out the attack after a series of grievances with his family that prosecutors said included the failure of his stepdaughter to wish him a happy birthday and his complaint that his wife put the lid on the ketchup bottle too tightly.

Gonzalez: Yankee Stadium parking garages owe city more than $42M in rent, taxes

When will the Bloomberg administration finally do something about one of the biggest property tax delinquencies in this town — the Yankee Stadium parking garages?

Tractor-trailer crash causes massive spill of $500 champagne all over highway

Champagne may have been flowing, but cleanup crews were in no mood to party after an 18-wheeler dumped bottles of booze across a busy Connecticut highway.

Man who fell to his death at Atlanta Braves' Turner Field committed suicide, authorities say

Ronald Lee Homer Jr., 30, who was a life-long Braves fan, died during an Aug. 12 game against Philadelphia Phillies. Homer fell from upper-level into parking lot.

wow! A real 'beer gut': Texas man's stomach turns food into alcohol due to rare auto-brewery syndrome

A teetotalling Texan whose family thought he was addicted to booze was in fact suffering from a rare disease where his stomach turns the food he eats into beer.

Pennsylvania widow sues US Airways for allegedly losing husband’s ashes

A devastated Pennsylvania wife is suing US Airways for allegedly losing her dead husband's ashes after she was forced to put them in checked baggage.

Flying high and getting frisky! Shady execs charged in corporate kickback scheme spent $750K on private jets, $19,000 on strip club: feds

Two brothers charged in connection with a corporate kickback scheme worth more than $1 million squandered their ill-gotten gains on $750,000 in private jet travel and a $19,000 strip club tab.

ON THE MARKET: Katherine Webb, A.J. McCarron break up

IN THE INK: Student’s doodles draw international attention

Taking the air out of the balloon: Congress faces deadline on helium storage program

Congress faces an Oct. 7 deadline to reauthorize a government program that stores vast amounts of the gas underground near Amarillo, Tex.

Raissman: Buzz surrounding Matt Harvey has much to do with overreaction to Dan Patrick show gaffe

Whatever Qualcomm suits are paying Matt Harvey to pitch their product isn’t enough. He deserves a raise. In an abbreviated radio interview with Dan Patrick, and the ridiculously overblown fallout that followed, Harvey took the Qual-what out of Qualcomm.

Stylist to the stars wins three-year $30K court battle with agent who allegedly collected fees from Jay-Z, Rihanna, but didn't hand over the funds

A California stylist to the stars, who dresses the likes of Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Keri Hilson and Jay-Z, has won a three-year court battle with a New York agent.

British wedding delayed after man storms the church and cuts off his testicles with scissors

The self-mutilator ran into Hutton All Saints Church near Brentwood in Essex with a pair of scissors and started throwing chairs around.

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A LOT OF GOOD: Habitat for Humanity sells Long Island home for $1.45M — and will use proceeds to rebuild Sandy-ravaged homes in Staten Island

Ten Staten Island families who lost their homes to Hurricane Sandy will have shelter again, thanks to a modest cottage in the Hamptons.

Joy Covey, former Amazon executive who helped company go public, dead at 50 after bicycle accident

Covey died on Sept. 18 in a bicycle accident near Portola Valley, Calif. Covey joined Amazon in 1996, where she served as CFO and then chief strategy officer.

Editors' Picks

'Paternity Court' will fight 'Maury' for ratings

New DNA-test drama starts judge Lauren Lake.

'Price Is Right' to air all-Plinko special next Friday

For a game that consists of dropping chips down a pegboard, Plinko is sure resilient.

Dina Lohan about to lose $1.3M home to foreclosure

The troubled mom of actress Lindsay Lohan may finally lose roof over her head.

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PHOTOS Stunning photos of the day from around the world

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The chips are up in 'Price Is Right' Plinko special

For a game that consists of dropping chips down a pegboard, Plinko sure is resilient.

Life of French president's chef has some rich ingredients

She worked in the Élysée Palace as private chef to President Francois Mitterrand, but don't call her "Chef."

Lauren Lake rules — as judge on 'Paternity Court'

Family ties get settled in series debuting on WLNY, with testing process familiar from 'Maury' and other shows.

Bryan Cranston's post-Breaking Bad project

Walter White might be leaving the screen, but Bryan Cranston, the actor who plays him, has no plans to.

PHOTOS Andy Pettitte's career timeline

The Yankees hurler has called it quits after andaccomplished pitching career.

Billy Ray Cyrus on Miley: That's still my Miley'

She's just being Miley, and that's A-OK with dad.

Justin Timberlake releases new song 'TKO'

The 32-year-old musician released the new song on Friday.

Nonstop Walter and Jesse

AMC will be all "Breaking Bad" all the time in the week before the finale of the hit series.

Valerie Harper on brain cancer: 'It's not controlling me!'

The actress, diagnosed with a rare terminal brain cancer in January, is not going down without a fight.

Home goods from Nicholas Sparks

"The Longest Ride" author has teamed up with home décor site Joss & Main to curate a collection of goods.

'Modern Family' releases funny cast animation

All is not as it appears in a new ABC animation of the "Modern Family" cast.

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

Kim's Hollywood party girl style has taken a turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

Prada's street art fashion

Prada brings hipness to Milan with mixed prints inspired by street art murals with a sporty style.

In Milan, Etro's hippy chic style

Etro fashion house offered an array of loose-fitting hippy chic clothes at Milan Fashion Week Friday.

Target shoppers given gift cards for unfulfilled Phillip Lim orders

Not everyone who placed an order online will see a Lim-filled package on their doorstep.

Jeremy Renner debuts baby daughter

“Avengers” star, 42, and girlfriend Sonni Pacheco, 22, showed off their sweet-faced new addition, Ava Berlin.

YA author Ellen Hopkins on her new novel ‘Smoke’

Author Ellen Hopkins has built up a ravenous fan base with her narrative verse YA novels.

30-minute workouts better than an hour

Danish study finds that less is more when it comes to losing weight.

REVIEW Ready to Bloom? Orlando hits Broadway as Romeo

Making his stage debut in “Romeo and Juliet,” a show that packs star power but lacks emotional fireworks.

Country singer Marvin Rainwater dead at 88

Marvin Rainwater died Tuesday in Aitken, Minn. He was 88.

photos Check out the Harvest Moon 2013

Summer is coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere and to mark the beginning of fall, the full Harvest Moon shines bright as it falls closest to the autumnal equinox.

Miley 'hasn't decided' what to do with her ring

Cyrus is still in possession of the ring from her failed engagement with Liam Hemsworth.

Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer to sever first-look production deal

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Studios announced they will not be renewing their first-look deal.

Tupac Shakur biopic in the works

A new biopic on slain rapper Tupac Shakur is coming.

EXCLUSIVE: People managing editor's personal life is hot gossip

Staffers are buzzing the editor has been dating an underling.

Breaking the mold in 'Breaking Bad'

The violent, amoral world of AMC’s "Breaking Bad" is also a man’s world. With one exception.

photos Giant 59-foot sculpture of iconic yellow bathtub toy floats into Taiwan to themed fanfare

RUBBER DUCKIE, YOU'RE THE ONE!

REVIEW ‘Prisoners’ ties your nerves up in knots.

It’s easy to make a thriller. It’s hard to make one that says something about human nature that is hauntingly compelling.

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REVIEW 'Rush' builds to a thrilling climax

Racecar driving is one of the most cinematic sports.

Elisabeth Harnois of 'CSI' faces an uncertain fate

Next Wednesday marks the 14th season premiere of “CSI.”

Julie Chen: 'I have never had a nose job'

Julie Chen revealed a stunning before-and-after comparison.

I was 'pushing bags of weed' to make ends meet: Idris Elba

His path to fame wasn't a smooth one.

James Franco stages his own fake paparazzi photos

James Franco took it upon himself to create juicy paparazzi-driven stories.

In the Now: Bronx Children's Museum explores aquatic life

The “Rivers on the Go” mobile exhibit pulls into the Samaritan Village Health Fair on Saturday.

Table for Eight? Guess where Jon Gosselin works now

Former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star says he's 'hit rock bottom about twenty times now.'

REVIEW Film: 'Generation Iron,' 'Short Game,' 'Men at Lunch'

The oversized men who compete for the title of Mr. Olympia find a way to their dreams.

REVIEW 'A Single Shot' could use more excitment

Who would have guessed that sex, drugs and double-crossing could be so unrelentingly boring?

REVIEW 'The Hollow Crown' is grand

PBS describes this ambitious production as its own “Game of Thrones.”

Leto covers Rihanna's 'Stay'

Rocker/actor Jared Leto gave Rihanna a run for her money when he performed a cover of the her love ballad.

NBC developing Johnny Carson miniseries

The iconic host will be returning to the NBC airwaves through a new miniseries based on his life.

Gandolfini showed 'usual sense of humor' when signing will

Acting legend divided up $70 million estate before his death in Italy.

SEE IT Jesse L. Martin channels Marvin Gaye

Mercy, mercy me, doesn’t "Law & Order" star Jesse L. Martin look the splitting image of Marvin Gaye?

Selena getting no love from Russia

The singer was denied a visa request by Russian officials reportedly due to her stance on gay rights.

Are you being served? Try better body language

Don't bother wedging yourself between other patrons at a bar or waving cash at the bartender.

REVIEW 'Prisoners'

Led by a stellar cast that includes Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, "Prisoners" is hard to let go of.

In Russia, using classic lit for sex ed

“The best sex education there is, in fact, is Russian literature and literature in general,” Pavel Astakhov says.

Rob Lowe defends Zac Efron's rehab decision

The 49-year-old actor tweeted some words of wisdom, apparently to the 25-year-old Efron.

Miley goes topless for 'Bangerz' album cover art…

Miley Cyrus continues to leave little to imagination for her album cover art.

...As Liam spotted locking lips with new gal pal

He sure isn't showing any lingering feelings for his former fiancé.

Americans hunger for 'hipster' food

Whether, it's a cronut, Ramen Burger or the McRib, Americans can't get enough of elusive food.

PHOTOS There she is, Miss World Muslimah

Miss Nigeria crowned winner in Muslim beauty pageant in Jakarta, Indonesia.

PHOTOS Elisabetta Canalis sizzles in lingerie

Elisabetta Canalis put her curves to work in one super sexy shoot for Italian lingerie label Lormar.

SEE IT Kidman sparkles in 'Grace of Monaco' trailer

Weinstein Company releases first look at biopic of Grace Kelly.

LeBron James kisses wife Savannah on honeymoon

Miami Heat stared puckered up to new wife Savannah Brinson while the duo honeymoon in Rome.

'Person of Interest' shooting causes scare in NYC

A phony gun scene ended up forcing the crew of CBS’ “Person of Interest” to holster their cameras.

'Big Bang Theory' stars seeking up to $1M an episode: report

The cast of "The Big Bang Theory" is looking for the big bucks.

PHOTOS Deadly flooding in Mexico

The death toll continues to rise as hurricane Manuel moves across Mexico.

Giuseppe Zanotti talks friendship with Kanye

The legendary Italian shoe designer has quite the bromance with the volatile rapper.

Unusual uses for Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt lightens, moistens and adds flavor, and it works as a stand-in for mayonnaise.

Sting’s new musical to sail onto Broadway in fall 2014

Sting’s new musical “The Last Ship” will sail onto a Broadway stage.

Miley Cyrus defends VMAs stunt to Britney Spears

It has been a Miley Cyrus movement indeed.

'Breaking Bad' final episodes will run 'extra long'

"Breaking Bad" fans, prepare for just a little bit more of Walter White.

Zac Efron went to rehab twice this year: report

Efron may have gone to rehab more than once for alleged drug abuse.

Joy Behar reveals she was once fired from ‘The View’

Joy Behar is spilling beans about her time on The View

Red grapes and blueberries help boost immunity: study

A study found chemicals in red grapes may boost your body’s immune system.

Terrence Howard agrees to stay away from ex-wife

Actor Terrence Howard is knuckling under in a legal dispute with his ex-wife.

7 Hollywood stars turned health gurus

From Jenny McCarthy to Jessica Alba, these tip-heavy books from screen stars who became gurus on parenting, weight loss and everything in between offer plenty of helpful advice. Many years ago, Juan Ponce de Leon foraged through Florida in search of the fountain of youth. Five centuries later, Suzanne Somers seems to have found it.

Patsy Swayze, mother of Patrick Swayze, dies at 86

Patsy Swayze, the mother of late actor Patrick Swayze, has died.

review 'Rush'

Ron Howard's action-packed drama builds to a thrilling climax

National Book Award fiction longlist announced

The ten contenders include Rachel Kushner’s “The Flamethrowers, Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Lowland,” and Thomas Pynchon’s “Bleeding Edge.”

photos 'Walking Dead' star Lauren Cohan strips for Maxim

Been naughty? These stars have!

'Grand Theft Auto' breaks Man of Steal, pulls in $800M on release day

Virtual violence is raking in very real cash.

End in sight: Defense rests in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial

Jurors are expected to get the case Wednesday.

Paris welcomes first 'cat cafe'

France's first "cat cafe" opens on Saturday in Paris.

Chrissy Teigen enjoys wedded bliss with John Legend

The model shared an Instagram photo from their romantic getaway.

LiLo's new flame is former NFL player and reality TV star

Lohan may be getting a little help on her road to recovery from a new man.

Top trends from London Fashion Week

What we learned about Spring 2014 from the runway in the British capital.

REVIEW 'Between Friends'

Amos Oz's book explores the daily lives behind a Utopian dream.

Celebrities in rehab

Fame is tough and not everyone can cope with it. These celebrities paid a visit to a rehabilitation center - some more than once.

HINCKLEY: 'Dexter' in a creative slump as series finale looms

The final season of “Dexter,” sadly, has been anything but a killer.

The Esquire Network: How cool is that?

Network, launching Monday, will feature cooking ("Knife Fight"), craft beer ("Brew Dogs"), and travel ("The Getaway") shows.

Rockwell prefers edgy indie roles

While some actors employ a “one for me, one for them” strategy of balancing roles, Sam Rockwell's not one of them.

REVIEW ‘Thanks for Sharing’

The film, starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow, is a little too eager to be ID’d as "sex addiction dramedy."

Party like it's 1993! Rare Nirvana footage to air on VH1, MTV

MTV and VH1 will air rare footage of Seattle grunge gods Nirvana next week.

Kate Moss to bare all for Playboy

The supermodel has reportedly stripped down for the January/February issue of Playboy.

Emmy exec defends memorial picks

Ken Ehrlich says the show's honoring Cory Monteith — and not stars like Larry Hagman — to reach younger viewers.

J.D. Salinger biopic based on documentary on the way

Weinstein Company announced Wednesday that J.D. Salinger is getting the biopic treatment.

Worst 10 cities for allergy sufferers

Fall allergies affect people all over the U.S., but Wichita, Kansas, apparently has it the worst.

Is sparkling water as healthy as regular water?

With the rise of home soda makers, many are drinking more of the bubbly and less of the still. Is that OK?

New York diners through the decades

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with New York's best hamburger joints.

It's a boy for Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green

Hollywood couple, already proud parents to son Noah, are reportedly expecting another male in the family.

Blake at Gucci's Milan fashion show

The "Gossip Girl" star kicked off Milan Fashion Week with the help of Anna Wintour.

Kate Winslet: I won't change my name to Rocknroll

Winslet has no plans of changing her last name, despite marrying Ned Rocknroll last year.

VIDEO Cat becomes assistant librarian in Russia

Kuzya dons a bow-tie and roams the halls at a Russian library, where he is assistant librarian.

JT in 'Late Night' summer camp spoof

A sketch on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" imagines the SNL alum and Justin Timberlake as geeky tweens.

Jennifer Aniston NOT pregnant, says rep

She has fallen victim to the pregnancy rumor mill yet again, but a rep for the star has shot down the report.

Film fest puts spotlight on fashion’s role

From Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to Alicia Silverstone in "Clueless," fashion has had a vital place in film.

REVIEW ‘Anna Nicole’ opera

Ill-fated bombshell Anna Nicole Smith always got our attention — just like this opera based on her life and death.

Snoop Lion shows off marijuana won in boxing wager

Snoop Lion is still on a high after big Mayweather fight.

Carlos Santana falls asleep at the wheel, wrecks car in Las Vegas

Carlos Santana narrowly escaped harm after being involved in a car accident.

Who is Eiza Gonzalez?

Who is the blond beauty standing where Miley Cyrus once stood?

Is that Amanda Bynes? No, it's Joe Biden's niece!

A niece of the VP was taken into police custody on Tuesday morning.

Younger brother of Giants coach Couglin dies at 63

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is mourning the death of his brother.

Smartphones carry more germs than a toilet seat: report

Your smartphones, keyboards and tablets may be more contaminated with germs than a public toilet seat.

Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls

Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots.

Rashida Jones dating ‘SNL’ writer Colin Jost: report

Rashida Jones has a new guy, SNL writer Colin Jost.

See the most incredible news photos of the day

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Oakland beats Angels, loses to toilet (again)

The A's smell like contenders. Their dugout is another story.

Fergie and Josh Duhamel introduce new baby Axl

Check out all the famous faces who have recently become parents ...

Lily Collins tops list of most dangerous stars to search online

Lily Collins is this year's most dangerous celebrity to search for on the web.

'All of our family is involved in this relationship'

Jessa Duggar is dating and dad approves.

H.S. football team celebrates a wee early, loses game

Always play through the whistle! A high school football team learned that lesson the hard way.

Penthouse in the poorhouse

FriendFinder Networks, which owns the magazine and a stable of adult content websites, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Gym launches Playboy bunny workout

British media is abuzz with reports direct from the Playboy Mansion.

Best animal photobombs of all time

These animals may be cute but watch out -- they're doing everything in their power to ruin your perfect photos

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

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.

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of September 16

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

Celebrity breakups: The Ex files

Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and famous. See the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club.

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.

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Courtney Stodden's late night out

Courtney Stodden went from hot to hot mess over the course of an evening as she partied it up with a mystery man in London on Sept. 19, 2013.

Matching celebrity couples

These celebrity couples are the perfect match! Check out the stars that don his 'n' her matching outfits ...

Victoria's Secret models land in Paris

Paris, the city of love, lights and beauty -- it is a fitting setting for a Victoria's Secret photo shoot.

Hollywood biopics: Actors who take on famous faces

Whether it's for the big screen's countless biopics or for a magazine spread, we bring you Tinseltown's most famous doppelgangers.

Stars caught without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story. So how do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs? Check out the real face of fame.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth through the years

Hollywood's favorite on-again, off-again couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called it quits for good this time. See where their relationship all began ...

Bad Girls Club

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

Elisabetta Canalis for Lormar

Elisabetta Canalis put her curves to work in one super sexy shoot for Italian lingerie label Lormar, not that we've come to expect anything less from George Clooney's former flame ...

Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

When you're born with star genes, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family.

Celebrities in rehab

Fame is tough and not everyone can cope with it. These celebrities paid a visit to a rehabilitation center - some more than once.

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 ...

Marc Jacobs Spring 2014

Boxy and boyish silhouettes hit the runway at New York Fashion Week for Marc Jacob's Spring 2014 debut.

Celebrities going braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

All the looks from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013 ...

Rachel Zoe Spring 2014

Style queen Rachel Zoe showed off her latest collection at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013.

Sports

El Salvador bans 14 for life over match-fixing scandal

El Salvador’s soccer federation has banned 14 national-team players for life for their role in alleged match-fixing, including games against the United States and Mexico.

Gola: Reid's return to Philly is dandy, Chiefs clip Eagles 26-16

The Eagles went glitzy after they parted ways with Andy Reid, bringing in Chip Kelly to install a ramped-up offense that looked formidable through the first two games. But it was Reid’s Chiefs who gave his old team a lesson in basic football in a 26-16 victory at the Linc Thursday night.

Hall of Famer says Heat's title is tainted

The Nets have a shot at a championship this season, according to Rick Barry, but the Bulls are a wildcard given Derrick Rose’s health. As for the defending champion Heat, well, that’s another story.

Gola: Revis joins a new circus with Schiano’s Bucs

If Darrelle Revis thought he was at least leaving the circus behind when he left the Jets, he's been blinded by the light. The calliope may be crashing to the ground in Tampa Bay. At least the All-World cornerback liked Rex Ryan.

Pettitte set to make pitch for trainer in court battle with Clemens

Roger Clemens is a free man, but his friends, family and even some former flames are still hostages to the wild strategy he launched in 2008 in an effort to smear the former trainer who told Sen. George Mitchell that he had injected the former Yankee star with steroids and human growth hormone.

Messi takes care of business as Barça routs Ajax

Lionel Messi scored his 60th, 61st and 62nd career goals in his 80th Champions League match to help Barcelona make a winning start to its European campaign with a 4-0 victory over Ajax.

Chelsea drops CL opener with shock loss to Basel

Chelsea made a losing start to the Champions League for the first time as Basel came from behind to win 2-1 in Group E on Wednesday and deepen Jose Mourinho’s difficulties during his Stamford Bridge homecoming.

Madrid star Bale reaches Usain Bolt-like speed

First he eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's most expensive soccer player, now Gareth Bale is threatening to take the "World's Fastest Man" title from Usain Bolt.

Oakland beats Angels, loses to toilet (again)

The A's smell like contenders. Their dugout is another story. Oakland's home dugout flooded due to a backed-up toilet during the A's 2-1 win over the Angels on Tuesday night and maintenance workers had to mop up the disgusting mess during the seventh inning.

Buccaneers put creamsicle unis on ice

In an unfortunate turn of events Tuesday, Bucco Bruce will remain on the sidelines all season in Tampa Bay.

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