Sunday, September 22, 2013

AMERICAS NEWS

MEXICANS REBEL AGAINST EVIL: Civilian fighters set out to take back control of their towns from vicious cartels that regularly rape young girls and terrorize families with unthinkable violence

In the roiling Mexican state of Michoacan, where much of the nation’s illicit and million-dollar meth trade is based, all-out war is raging in broad daylight. The News speaks to fighters risking their lives to protect their communities from the bloody cartel Knights Templar. read full story »

TERROR IN KENYA: 39 dead, more than 300 wounded after gunmen target non-Muslims at upscale mall — LIVE VIDEO FEED

Kenyan military and police surrounded the mall, which had been hosting a children's day event, and helicopters flew overhead. Gunmen remained inside hours after the attack, even after firing subsided.

Utah sheriff solves cold case after DNA on a rock and cigarette linked to 1995 murder of teen

A cigarette butt proved to be the undoing of a man suspected of killing a girl in Utah 18 years ago, after a sheriff trailed him for four days to grab the DNA evidence.

'HE STARTED THE FIRES TO LIGHTEN HIS WORKLOAD': Hotel security chief commited arson so he could booze up on the job in a free room, officials say

The director of security for a swanky Times Square hotel set a series of fires that shut down the building for days — freeing him to booze on the job in a free room, FDNY sources said Saturday.

Mom on meth who chopped off bunny's head in front of kids heading to rehab: judge

Tina Sandlin told her husband she killed the rabbit because she was bored, cops say. The Florida woman who decapitated a pet bunny rabbit in front of her children while strung out on meth will not go to prison after pleading no contest to animal cruelty and child abuse Friday.

Chinese politican Bo Xilai found guilty of corruption, bribery sentenced to life in prison

SALESOUT NARCH EUO 3TP The Jinan Intermediate People's Court convicted Bo Xilai on charges of taking bribes, embezzlement and abuse of power following the nation's highest-profile case of corruption in the 21st century.

Pam Anderson sets to run NYC Marathon

Anti-NRA tweet leads University of Kansas to put professor on administrative leave

Kansas professor David Guth placed on administrative leave after controversial tweet. The University of Kansas placed a tenured journalism professor on administrative leave Friday after a controversial Tweet in which he suggested victims for the country's next mass shooting: children of National Rifle Association members.

Lupica: With Geno Smith under center and Rex's defense, Jets actually fun to watch

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi You have to be at least a little bit interested in the Idzik Bowl Sunday whether you’re a Jets fan or not, Jets vs. Bills, Geno vs. EJ Manuel, the quarterback the Jets did draft against the one they passed on, twice.

Hamill: No matter how you cut it, Mayor Bloomberg still deserves credit for a better NYC

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Though Bloomberg is receiving much criticism on his way out, his positive effect on the city can be seen from Coney Island to restaurants to Wall Street.

Husband of former U.S. Transportation Secretary sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing 7-year-old girl

Arizona prosecutors say 67-year-old Terryl Gene Peters Sr., also was sentenced to lifetime probation for one count of child molestation and two counts of attempted child molestation.

U. of Alabama sororities welcome black students in wake of protests

University of Alabama students protest on the steps of the Rose Administration Building in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Wednesday. Black women have accepted invitations to join historically white sororities at Alabama, during an open bidding process after a week of protests over claims of discrimination.

NEAR DISASTER: U.S. almost detonated nuclear bomb over North Carolina in 1961

MK 39 nuclear bomb retrieved after the 1961 Goldsboro B-52 crash. The weapon's parachute deployed, resulting in a soft landing and the weapon being recovered intact. A U.S. hydrogen bomb nearly detonated on the nation's east coast, with a single switch averting a blast which would have been 260 times more powerful than the device that flattened Hiroshima.

Two kids suffer 'acid' burns on Queens bus; suspect taken into custody

Two children were treated for burns on a city bus in Queens Saturday after coming into contact with acid in what appears to have been an accident, sources said. A man was seen in police custody at the scene.

Connecticut students re-enact slavery during school trip

Parent Sandra Baker and her husband James Baker said that their 12-year-old daughter was called the n-word and chased through the woods during the November field trip. Middle school-aged students from Connecticut on a field trip last year were told they would be whipped or worse if they ran, and some were asked to dance for their masters.

Georgia sheriff's deputy busted selling pot from cop car: FBI

NR No one is above the law — no matter how high you are. A Georgia sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday for selling marijuana from his squad car while wearing his badge and uniform, authorities said.

Legendary TV college hoops analyst Dick Vitale apologizes for comparing NFL player to a 'prostitute'

AN OCT. 4, 2008 FILE PHOTO Dick Vitale has apologized for comparing Arian Foster to a "prostitute" after the Texans running back admitted accepting money while playing for the University of Tennessee.

Want to stay slim? Hope your football team wins: Gridiron losses lead to weight gain for dedicated fans, study shows

NR Social scientists at France’s INSEAD business school found that football fans gorge on fatty foods after a loss and eat lighter and healthier foods after a victory.

How low can she go? Miley spanks little person onstage

'iCarly' star Jenette McCurdy's mother Debra dies of cancer

May 9, 2009 Los Angeles, Ca.; Jennette McCurdy and mom Debbie McCurdy; 16th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women; Held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy's mother, Debra McCurdy, died on Friday. The 21-year-old star's mother had been battling breast cancer for 17 years.

Raissman: Can Andy, Mo draw eyes to YES network instead of Big Blue?

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi With their playoff hopes disintegrating into broken pinstripes, there was no valid reason to watch the Bombers on television or listen on the radio. Until Kleenex Sunday came along.

Two dead after car plows into group of bicyclists during annual New Hampshire ride

NR HAMPTON, N.H. — Police say a car has driven into a group of bicyclists during an annual ride in New Hampshire, killing two riders and injuring three others.

Chris: Jay Z 'gets a pass' even though he 'stabbed somebody'

'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.

Syria discloses chemical weapons details, watchdog says

OBAMA PHOTO SHOT SEPT. 16, 2013 BY PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS; ROUHANI PHOTO SHOT AUG 6 2013 BY EBRAHIM NOROOZI; ASSAD PHOTO SHOT JULY 5 2010 BY PAUL WHITE; PUTIN PHOTO SHOT SEPT 6 2013 BY ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO Syria has disclosed the information on its chemical weapons program that was expected under an agreed Saturday deadline, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said.

Egyptian farmer arrested for naming his donkey after military general

A security official searches a man riding a donkey in Kerdasa, a town 14 km (9 miles) from Cairo September 19. A farmer in southern Egypt was arrested Saturday after putting the military chief’s name and an army-style cap on his donkey, and eight people were detained elsewhere in the country for spraying anti-military graffiti.

Three teens charged with killing Hoboken man in violent game of “knockout,” authorities say

Flowers were placed at the iron fence where Santiago was found dead. Three teenagers were charged for the murder of a homeless Hoboken man who authorities claim was the victim of a violent game called “knockout.”

Girl shot in buttocks by stray bullet, but mom thought bleeding daughter was having her period

MR A Northern California couple didn’t report that their 10-year-old daughter had been shot for more than five hours because they mistook her bleeding for a period, police said.

New Formula One film in a 'Rush' to attack journalists

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 18: Actor Chris Hemsworth attends the Ferrari and The Cinema Society Screening of 'Rush' at Chelsea Clearview Cinemas on September 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Ferrari) Hollywood has finally done a movie about the sexy world of Formula One racing in the 1970s with "Rush," a fast-paced dramatization of the rivalry between two legendary drivers of that era.

Kim Zolciak naps by hubby post-surgery

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

Ariel Castro looks over at the prosecutors table during court proceedings Friday, July 26, 2013, in Cleveland. Castro, who imprisoned three women in his home, subjecting them to a decade of rapes and beatings, pleaded guilty Friday to 937 counts in a deal to avoid the death penalty. In exchange, prosecutors recommended Castro be sentenced to life without parole plus 1,000 years. 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.

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.

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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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.

University of Wisconsin student pays college tuition by eating

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. A University of Wisconsin student with a nickname of "Silo" is eating his way through school — competitively.

CHAOS IN THE COURT: 6 arrested after accused murderer's family brawls with victim's family

More than 100 people may have been involved in a brawl that pitted the families of the accused murder and his alleged victim.

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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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.

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

BlackBerry Ltd President and Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins introduces a new RIM Blackberry 10 in January. The company announced that it will lay off 4,500 employees and expects a huge loss in its upcoming earnings report. 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.

Oops! Florida couple busted after they attack man, swipe bicycle they mistakenly thought belonged to son

Eddie and Jeanette (l.) Lynn were both arrested after they attacked a man and took a bicycle they mistakenly thought belonged to their son. A Florida couple was arrested after they attacked a man and tried to swipe a bicycle they mistakenly thought was stolen from their son, cops said.

New York teen shot on basketball court, runs home to get help

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Teen — the 17th person under age 16 to be killed or wounded since May 18, according to a Daily News count — was practicing alone at Brooklyn's Seaview Park when a gunman fired off four to five shots, cops say.

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.

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

September 16, 2013 - Aleppo, Syria - Syrian female rebel soldier pose in a buidling.  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.

EXCLUSIVE: Paltrow gets catty with Alba

Placenta product company hit with FDA warning

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

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

Los Angeles Dodgers players jump into the pool at Chase Field after the Dodgers clinched the NL West title with a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 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.

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

People carry signs during a protest against Monsanto in Montpelier, Vt. on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday. Protesters say they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it. Monsanto Co., based in St. Louis, said Saturday its seeds improve agriculture by helping farmers produce more from their land while conserving resources such as water and energy. (AP Photo/Mark Collier) 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.

'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.

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

Mayor Bloomberg says he’s not concerned about city’s income inequality because it means that super wealthy want to live in New York. ‘I we could get every billionaire around the world to move here, it would be a Godsend,’ he said. 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.'
Autos

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

Frankfurt Motor Show: Germans learn a stunning truth 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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Hat's off two you! Mo & Andy to say goodbye together

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi For nearly two decades they’ve performed the feat 72 times — so often that Yankee fans have come to expect it. Andy Pettitte starts and gets the win; Mariano Rivera finishes and gets the save. It’s a formula that’s helped the Bombers win five World Series and Sunday may be the chance to see it one last time at the Stadium.

The Score Hears: World Peace a laugh riot!

Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni isn't optimistic about Metta World Peace's chances of returning this season. If you’ve followed the career of Metta World Peace even a little, you know that for better or worse, the new Knick is frequently entertaining.

Michigan avoids upset, rally to beat UConn, 24-21

Fitzgerald Toussaint ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, Desmond Morgan made a one-handed interception in the fourth quarter that swung the game Michigan’s way and the 15th-ranked Wolverines dodged another upset with a 24-21 victory against Connecticut on Saturday night.

Fourth quarter cut short in Miami's 77-7 win over Savannah State

Savannah State believes better days are coming. And if the Tigers ever turn that corner, games like this one will be part of the reason why they got there.
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Sixth body found in cars recovered from Oklahoma lake

Law enforcement officers examine a 1969 Camaro, one of two cars containing skeletal remains found at the bottom of Foss Lake in Custer County, Okla. 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

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 24: Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z arrive at 'Fouquet's Barriere' restaurant on April 24, 2011 in Paris, France. Bodyguard Norman Oosterbroek is at left. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic) 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

Miss New York Nina Davuluri reacts after advancing beyond the lifestyle competition during the Miss America 2014 pageant, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) 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 is described as Hispanic; 4 feet, 9 inches tall; and 93 pounds. 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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Florida school bus driver caught texting while driving

Cell phone video shot by a 14-year-old student appears to show a Hillsborough County school bus driver texting behind the wheel. A Florida school bus driver has been suspended from driving duties after a teen caught her texting while driving.

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

Police say the man lost at least one and perhaps both of his hands in the blast. 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.

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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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.

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

For latest restrictions check www.corbisimages.com 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

MONDAY, AUG. 12, 2013 FILE PHOTO 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.

'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.

Testimony concludes in Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial

Katherine Jackson, pictured here with Prince Jackson, sued AEG Live for damages above $1 billion, alleging the concert promoter hired Dr. Conrad Murray, who gave Michael Jackson a lethal dose of propofol. 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.

'I thought I was going to die': NYC 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.

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

Bruce Jenner undergoes skin cancer surgery on nose

'I'm lucky there wasn't a train coming in': Student trying to help woman being punched by homeless man

A gallant college student was punched in the face and thrown to the subway tracks after coming to the aid of a woman being beaten on a Manhattan platform Thursday night, authorities said.

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

President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks to workers at the Ford Kansas City Stamping Plant in Liberty, MO., Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Obama traveled to the Kansas City area to visit the Ford automotive plant to highlight the progress in the economy since the 2008 financial crisis. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) 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.

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

Meet Frankie, a Pennsylvania pup who needs a good home after being tossed out of a moving car. 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.

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

Katie Lentz was seriously injured after an alleged drunk driving accident in Center, Mo. on Aug. 4. This Friday, the woman is reuniting with the ‘mystery priest’ who miraculously appeared by her side to offer comfort in her time of need. 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.

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

Charles Brainard Hogan, 58, former custodian at the Bible Center Church in West Virginia, blamed his wife for not having sex with him. He was sentenced Wednesday to 15 to 35 years. 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."
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EXCLUSIVE Fire Donald Trump, cry foes

Donald Trump has a media watchdog group on his back.

REVIEW Metallica rocks Harlem's Apollo Theater

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The seminal metal band performed with intensity and gradeur.

DINING EN BLANC: Newsers don all-white for secret Parisian dinner

What began as a small gathering of friends has turned into a phenomenon.

'iCarly' star's tragedy

May 9, 2009 Los Angeles, Ca.; Jennette McCurdy and mom Debbie McCurdy; 16th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women; Held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy's mother, Debra McCurdy, died Friday after a battle with cancer.

Jon Gosselin pulls gun on paparazzo: report

Gosselin attends a red-carpet event in 2012 - one of a dwindling number of invitations since the TLC reality show was cancelled in 2009. Jon plus gun? Jon Gosselin allegedly pulled a loaded gun on a photographer Friday.

Courtney Stodden parties hard – without her husband!

Courtney Stodden makes the most of London nightlife with a visit to Whisky Mist nightclub with fellow Big Brother contestant Lauren Harries. Courtney Stodden went from hot to hot mess in a night.

Stephen King slams ‘Twilight’ as ‘tweenager porn’

The grand impresario of American horror novel slammed the “Twilight” franchise in an interview Guardian to promote his new book “Doctor Sleep,” the long awaited sequel to King’s 1977 “The Shining,”

PHOTOS ‘Glee’ star Heather Morris shows off baby bump

Heather was spotted going to a local burger restaurant at about 9.45am. Driving with her dog on the back seat she dressed comfortably in shorts and a pint tank top and picked up something to eat, kissing her dog when she arrived back at the car who patient Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set.

EXCLUSIVE Miss America says she ‘wasn’t surprised’ by racist tweets

Miss America 2014 contestant Miss New York Nina Davuluri wins the 2014 Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 15, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  Nina Davuluri became the pageant’s first Indian-American victor.

FAT CAT NO MORE: 42-pound Texas fat feline 'Skinny' drops to 27 pounds after grueling workout plan

he abandoned ginger tabby was so hefty when found in Richardson that doctors could not determine whether he was male or female. His rigorous workout routine, centered on a treadmill, has helped him shed 15 pounds. He's finally living up to his name! An abandoned ginger tabby who tipped the scales at 42 pounds when found in Texas has shed the weight through a grueling workout plan.

WATCH NYC Ballet performs atop 4 World Trade Center 12 years after 9/11 attacks

A breathtaking ballet sends a message of “new beginnings” to Gotham.

'Paternity Court' will fight 'Maury' for ratings

Legal and relationship expert Lauren Lake serves as the judge on ‘Paternity Court.’ New DNA-test drama starts judge Lauren Lake.

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

Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron apparently fumbled the ball on the greatest catch of his life -- Katherine Webb.

IN THE INK: Student’s doodles draw international attention

Jody Steel draws detailed pictures on her thigh, often during lectures, and her tattoo-like artwork has attracted international attention, hundreds of thousands of views on the web and even some job offers.

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

MANDATORY CREDIT; NO ARCHIVE; NO SALES; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY 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

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

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

MANDATORY CREDIT; NO ARCHIVE; NO SALES; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY 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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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'

Legal and relationship expert Lauren Lake serves as the 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

Bryan Cranston (l.) will play writer and director Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted after refusing an interrogation from Congress' Un-American Activities Committee. 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

2009: Is the winning pitcher in all three playoff series clinching games (vs. Twins in ALDS, vs. Angels in ALCS) and including Game 6 Series clincher against Phillies. Pettitte is 4-0 during ’09 playoffs. The Yankees hurler has called it quits after andaccomplished pitching career.

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

Billy Ray Cyrus talks to Piers Morgan on September 19, 2013 about daughter Miley Cyrus's VMA performance. She's just being Miley, and that's A-OK with dad.

Justin Timberlake releases new song 'TKO'

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 18: Singer/actor Justin Timberlake arrives at the world premiere of Twentieth Century Fox and New Regency's film "Runner Runner" at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on September 18, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) The 32-year-old musician released the new song on Friday.

Nonstop Walter and Jesse

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY AMC FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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!'

Valerie Harper showcased her inspiring attitude toward cancer on Thursday's NBC special 'Valerie's Story' with host Meredith Vieira The actress, diagnosed with a rare terminal brain cancer in January, is not going down without a fight.

Home goods from Nicholas Sparks

ARCHIVE; Exported.; "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

09231210115, 12 All is not as it appears in a new ABC animation of the "Modern Family" cast.

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

DBY1 Kim's Hollywood party girl style has taken a turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

Prada's street art fashion

A model struts her stuff during Prada's runway show at Milan Fashion Week. Prada brings hipness to Milan with mixed prints inspired by street art murals with a sporty style.

In Milan, Etro's hippy chic style

A model shows off a look from Etro's Spring 2014 collection during Milan Fashion Week. 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

You Lim some, you lose some: This customer won’t be receiving her 3.1 Phillip Lim purple tote bag ($54.99), but she did get an extra $100 to spend on Target.com. 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

People walking on treadmills 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, best known for his 1957 record ‘Gonna Find Me a Bluebird,’ died Tuesday in Aitken, Minn. Marvin Rainwater died Tuesday in Aitken, Minn. He was 88.

photos Check out the Harvest Moon 2013

A full moon, known as a Harvest Moon, rises behind Washington, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, in Washington.The Harvest Moon is the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox (this year it falls on this coming Sunday), which marks the beginning of Fall in the Northern Hemisphere.  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

Miley Cyrus hasn’t decided what she’s going to do with the 3.5-carat diamond ring Liam Hemsworth gave her. 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 Disney announced Thursday night that they are not renewing their first-look 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 1993 FILE PHOTO. NO SALES AP provides access to this publicly distributed HANDOUT photo to be used only to illustrate news reporting or commentary on the facts or events depicted in this image. A new biopic on slain rapper Tupac Shakur is coming.

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

People managing editor Larry Hackett’s life is stirring big gossip in the magazine’s offices. Staffers are buzzing the editor has been dating an underling.

Breaking the mold in 'Breaking Bad'

Lydia (Laura Fraser), Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Mike (Jonathan Banks) - Breaking Bad_Season 5, Episode 5_"Dead Freight" - Photo Credit: Ursula Coyote/AMC 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

Giant 'Rubber Duck' sculpture arrives in Taiwan RUBBER DUCKIE, YOU'RE THE ONE!

REVIEW ‘Prisoners’ ties your nerves up in knots.

Jake Gyllenhaal (l.) and Hugh Jackman in ‘Prisoners’ 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

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Racecar driving is one of the most cinematic sports.

Elisabeth Harnois of 'CSI' faces an uncertain fate

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s Elisabeth Harnois is always on the go, whether in her thriving TV career or moves on the dance floor. Next Wednesday marks the 14th season premiere of “CSI.”

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

Julie Chen denies on 'The Talk' that she had surgery on her nose. Julie Chen revealed a stunning before-and-after comparison.

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

Elba went from selling weed to playing a drug lord on ‘The Wire.’ His path to fame wasn't a smooth one.

James Franco stages his own fake paparazzi photos

James Franco suggested this kissing picture might run on gossip blogger Perez Hilton’s site. James Franco took it upon himself to create juicy paparazzi-driven stories.

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

The Bronx Children’s Museum’s Rivers on the Go Mobile Exhibit will teach kids about the city’s aquatic habitats. 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

Jon Gosselin serves customers at the Black Dog. 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'

Branch Warren in GENERATION IRON 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

Sam Rockwell as the unlucky John Moon in “A Single Shot” Who would have guessed that sex, drugs and double-crossing could be so unrelentingly boring?

REVIEW 'The Hollow Crown' is grand

Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal PBS describes this ambitious production as its own “Game of Thrones.”

Leto covers Rihanna's 'Stay'

Jared Leto covers Rihanna's ballad 'Stay' in a session for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. 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

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Gandolfini showed 'usual sense of humor' when signing will

NO SALES. AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY FOX SEARCHLIGHT FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Acting legend divided up $70 million estate before his death in Italy.

SEE IT Jesse L. Martin channels Marvin Gaye

Jesse L. Martin (r.) bears a striking resemblence to the real Marvin Gaye in the upcoming biopic, 'Sexual Healing.’ Mercy, mercy me, doesn’t "Law & Order" star Jesse L. Martin look the splitting image of Marvin Gaye?

Selena getting no love from Russia

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

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

REVIEW 'Prisoners'

Jake Gyllenhaal (l.) and Hugh Jackman in ‘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

Russia's children rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov speaks during his news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Astakhov has insisted that American families in legal limbo in their attempts to adopt children will be allowed to take them back to the U.S. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel) “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

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 24: Actor Rob Lowe speaks onstage during the Killing Kennedy panel at the National Geographic Channels portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) 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

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi 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 models for Lormar 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

NICOLE KIDMAN stars in GRACE OF MONACO Weinstein Company releases first look at biopic of Grace Kelly.

LeBron James kisses wife Savannah on honeymoon

'When u have someone that's always there for you no matter the ups and downs in life, it makes it all worth living for! So happy to call u Mrs. Savannah James #MyQueen #Backbone #QueenJames #Honeymoon' Lebron James posts a honeymoon photo on September 18, 2013. Miami Heat stared puckered up to new wife Savannah Brinson while the duo honeymoon in Rome.

'Person of Interest' shooting causes scare in NYC

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

MANDATORY CREDIT; NO ARCHIVE; NO SALES; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY The cast of "The Big Bang Theory" is looking for the big bucks.

PHOTOS Deadly flooding in Mexico

Fidel Serano, left, and Jose Perez use a canoe to help their neighbors whose properties were flooded by a raging Rio Chama on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 in Chili, N.M., about five miles north of Española. It could be a while before the exact amount of damage from recent heavy rain and flooding in New Mexico will be known, officials said. Counties are submitting preliminary flood damage estimates to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as federal officials work to tally their own assessment, a process that may take weeks.  The death toll continues to rise as hurricane Manuel moves across Mexico.

Giuseppe Zanotti talks friendship with Kanye

Giuseppe Zanotti and Kanye West, shown here in Feb. 2011, have worked together in the past, and Zanotti admits he would consider venturing into clothing design if he partnered with the fashion-forward rapper. The legendary Italian shoe designer has quite the bromance with the volatile rapper.

Unusual uses for Greek yogurt

NR 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

JULY 19, 2013 Sting’s new musical “The Last Ship” will sail onto a Broadway stage.

Miley Cyrus defends VMAs stunt to Britney Spears

Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus talk in the trailer for "Miley: The Movement". It has been a Miley Cyrus movement indeed.

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

Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) - Breaking Bad _Season 5 - Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels/AMC "Breaking Bad" fans, prepare for just a little bit more of Walter White.

Zac Efron went to rehab twice this year: report

Zac Efron may have gone to rehab more than once. According to reports the actor checked into a facility in March, and then again in April after relapsing during work on the film ‘Neighbors.’ Efron may have gone to rehab more than once for alleged drug abuse.

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

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Red grapes and blueberries help boost immunity: study

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

Terrence Howard agrees to stay away from ex-wife

PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Actor Terrence Howard (L) and wife Michelle Ghent attend "The Ledge" Cocktail Party At Bing Bar on January 21, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing) 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

Patrick Swayze poses with mom Patsy Swayze (left), wife Lisa Niemi (right) and brother Don Swayze while being honored with a star on the Hollywod Walk of Fame in 2008. Patsy Swayze, the mother of late actor Patrick Swayze, has died.

review 'Rush'

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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

They may seem innocent enough on TV, but the stars of 'Glee' show that even good students can be bad. Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith have stripped down to spice up the November issue of GQ magazine. Michele and Agron, who play Rachel Berry and Quinn Fabray, don racy schoolgirl outfits and dish on everything from body image to dropping out of high school. Been naughty? These stars have!

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

Photo Illustration Virtual violence is raking in very real cash.

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

MARCH 5, 2009 FILE PHOTO. ARCHIVBILD. Jurors are expected to get the case Wednesday.

Paris welcomes first 'cat cafe'

Cats walk between customers at the new Cafe des chats in Paris. France's first "cat cafe" opens on Saturday in Paris.

Chrissy Teigen enjoys wedded bliss with John Legend

'Putting my @beachbunnyswimwear bridal line to good use in Portofino!' Chrissy Teigen posts a honeymoon photo with husband John Legend on Portofino on September 17, 2013. The model shared an Instagram photo from their romantic getaway.

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

Lindsay Lohan posted an Instagram photo with rumored boyfriend Matt Nordgren on September 11. Lohan may be getting a little help on her road to recovery from a new man.

Top trends from London Fashion Week

Bright florals at Mary Katrantzou's show. 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

(FILE) 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

This undated publicity image released by Showtime showsJennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, left, and Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in a scene from the final season of "Dexter," airing Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime. (AP Photo/Showtime, Randy Tepper) The final season of “Dexter,” sadly, has been anything but a killer.

The Esquire Network: How cool is that?

SENDER: “Hinckley, David” <DHinckley@nydailynews.com> Network, launching Monday, will feature cooking ("Knife Fight"), craft beer ("Brew Dogs"), and travel ("The Getaway") shows.

Rockwell prefers edgy indie roles

Sam Rockwell’s latest is the backwoods noir tale ‘A Single Shot’ 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’

Gwyneth Paltrow and Mark Ruffalo sort out their issues in ‘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

Images must be licensed for a minimum of $150 USD. No merchandising without photographer consent. Not to be licensed for wall decor or fine art prints. No more than 16 images may be used in any one publication or commercial product. MTV and VH1 will air rare footage of Seattle grunge gods Nirvana next week.

Kate Moss to bare all for Playboy

Kate Moss, shown here in Stuart Weitzman’s spring 2013 campaign, had already shot her spread and wore bunny ears, French cuffs and silk stockings, the Los Angeles Times reported. The supermodel has reportedly stripped down for the January/February issue of Playboy.

Emmy exec defends memorial picks

Exported.; 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

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

Worst 10 cities for allergy sufferers

MR 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?

MR 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

Donald Trump, Barbara Walters and Ivana Trump eat a burger at a diner in New York City in 1989. Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with New York's best hamburger joints.

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

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 09: Actress Megan Fox and actor Brian Austin Green attend Toast The Cast Of "Friends With Kids" reception, hosted by Michael Kors, Vanity Fair's Krista Smith and Red Granite Pictures at Jamie Kennedy Center at the Gardiner Museum on September 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) Hollywood couple, already proud parents to son Noah, are reportedly expecting another male in the family.

Blake at Gucci's Milan fashion show

Blake Lively stuns in a mustard yellow, leather Gucci dress as she arrives at the fashion house’s runway show in Milan on Wednesday. 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 and Rocknroll married in 2012, her third marriage. She was previously married to British directors Sam Mendes and Jim Threapleton. 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

Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake are kids at Camp Winnipesaukee, singing "Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie & The Blowfish. A sketch on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" imagines the SNL alum and Justin Timberlake as geeky tweens.

Jennifer Aniston NOT pregnant, says rep

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the premiere for "Life Of Crime" at Roy Thomson Hall on September 14, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by J. Countess/WireImage) 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

Fashion Icon Iris Apfel, show at her 2012 handbag launch, will participate in a live panel on Friday. 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

Sarah Joy Miller in a Scene from City Opera’s ‘Anna Nicole,’ composed by Mark-Anthony Turnage and presented at BAM. 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 posted pictures on his Instagram account showing off his winnings from a wager in the Mayweather vs. Canelo bout: a big bag of weed. Snoop Lion is still on a high after big Mayweather fight.

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

The legendary guitarist reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and drove his car into at least one parked car. Carlos Santana narrowly escaped harm after being involved in a car accident.

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Stars who wear sheer clothing

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: Model Kate Moss attends the Kate Moss celebrates Stuart Weitzman flagship store opening as a part of Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014 on September 19, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman) 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

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Celebrity photos of the week: Week of September 16

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Celebrity breakups: The Ex files

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Model Katherine Webb arrives at The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) 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

-ALLCOUNTRY 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 released alternative album covers for the deluxe edition of her latest record 'Bangerz.' 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

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are in N'Sync wearing matching tuxedo's at the premiere of Twentieth Century Fox. 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

U.S., U.K., AUSTRALIA SALES ONLY. 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

NICOLE KIDMAN stars in GRACE OF MONACO 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

Julie Chen denies on 'The Talk' that she had surgery on her nose. TV personality Julie Chen attends 40th Annual Daytime Entertaimment Emmy Awards - Arrivals at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 16, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. 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

DUR2,NJS2 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

They may seem innocent enough on TV, but the stars of 'Glee' show that even good students can be bad. Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith have stripped down to spice up the November issue of GQ magazine. Michele and Agron, who play Rachel Berry and Quinn Fabray, don racy schoolgirl outfits and dish on everything from body image to dropping out of high school. 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

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Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

When you're born with star genes, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family ... Like father, like son, Clint Eastwood's offspring Scott is his father’s double – his chiseled features, squinting eyes and smoking a cigar. When you're born with star genes, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family.

Celebrities in rehab

(FILE) 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

Josh Duhamel shared a photo of new baby Axl on Facebook on Sept. 17, 2013: "Axl Jack Duhamel Day 1 Life is good :) #paparazziyoucanleaveourhousenow 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

Models walk the runway at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 fashion show at The New York State Armory, 68 Lexington on September 12, 2013 in New York City. Boxy and boyish silhouettes hit the runway at New York Fashion Week for Marc Jacob's Spring 2014 debut.

Celebrities going braless

09171315038, 10038812, No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

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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.

El Salvador bans 14 for life over match-fixing scandal

FILE 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

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks on to the field during warm-ups before the start of an NFL football game with the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 19, 2013. REUTERS/Tom Mihalek (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 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

Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) reacts to shot that took the game into overtime during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Miami Heat won 103-100 in overtime. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) 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

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Greg Schiano of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with the players at warmups just before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers during the season opening NFL game at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) 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

After admittedly ‘running on fumes’ during Tuesday’s 2-0 loss in Toronto, Andy Pettitte says Yankees just haven’t done enough lately to stay afloat in the AL wild-card race with less than two weeks left in the regular season. Photo by AP 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

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi scores during the UEFA Champions league football match FC Barcelona vs Ajax Amsterdam at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 18, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENELLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images 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

FC Basel players celebrate at the final whistle after beating Chelsea 2-1 during their the UEFA Champions League Group E football match at Stamford Bridge in London on October 18, 2013. FC Basel won the match 2-1. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images 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

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale reacts during their Champions League Group B soccer match against Galatasaray at Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul September 17, 2013. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 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)

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