Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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EXCLUSIVE: 'This might go over well in Texas or Mississippi, but not here' — New York judge's decision to allow testimony over an ABORTION in custody case causes outrage

A holy war broke out in a New York courtroom on Tuesday over a judge’s decision to allow testimony about a woman’s abortion to be used against her in an ugly custody case. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: British expat beaten with a brick and left for dead by maniac mugger in front of horrified girlfriend outside NY club

An accountant at Thomson Reuters fell victim to random street violence when a mugger bashed him in the head with a brick and rifled through his pockets in front of his terrified girlfriend, cops said Tuesday.

Militant group behind Kenyan mall massacre claims government used explosives to carry out 'demolition' of building, burying 137 hostages

Shoppers and shop assistants raise their hands as they are escorted to safety while armed police hunt gunmen who went on a shooting spree in Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi September 21, 2013. The gunmen stormed the shopping mall in Nairobi on Saturday killing at least 20 people in what Kenya's government said could be a terrorist attack, and sending scores fleeing into shops, a cinema and onto the streets in search of safety. Sporadic gun shots could be heard hours after the assault started as soldiers surrounded the mall and police and soldiers combed the building, hunting down the attackers shop by shop. Some local television stations reported hostages had been taken, but there was no official confirmation. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (KENYA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST) - RTX13TLT The militant group behind the four-day takeover of a Nairobi mall claim Kenyan government forces used explosives in carrying out "a demolition" of the building, burying 137 hostages.

Nancy Pelosi should be denied Holy Communion over abortion rights stance, Vatican official says

WASHINGTON - APRIL 16: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (3rd-R) kisses the papal ring worn by Pope Benedict XVI as U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd-L), Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice (2nd-R) and Paul Pelosi (R) look on during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House April 16, 2008 in Washington, DC. Today is the second day of the Pope's visit to the United States, he is scheduled to be in New York City on Friday. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Raymond Cardinal Leo Burke has come out in support of denying communion to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for her support of abortion rights.

JUICY FIGHT: A-Rod, MLB set to take swings in PED duel over slugger's 211-game doping ban

Alex Rodriguez refuses to go slip sliding away over 211-game suspension as his pricey legal team gets ready to poke holes in baseball’s case during next week’s hearing in front of arbitrator over his part in Anthony Bosch PED scandal. Photo by Getty Alex Rodriguez’s A-team of lawyers will need to bring its A-game next week when arbitration commences.

Gonzalez: The Democratic runoff for public advocate is set to have an anemic voter turnout

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A Democratic runoff next Tuesday for public advocate is likely to produce the most anemic voter turnout in decades. But given the candidates — Manhattan state Sen. Daniel Squadron and Brooklyn City Councilwoman Letitia James — there’s a lot at stake.

Up in smoke: Brooke caught puffing mystery substance

SWAT teams capture 129 members of the 'Mexican Mafia' in attempt to cripple notorious prison gang's Orange County wing

LA TIMES OUT MAGS OUT Hundreds of law enforcement officers fanned out across Southern California on Tuesday, making arrests as part of "Operation Smokin' Aces."

'We need more tents, more medicine and more food': Pakistan earthquake death toll rises to 210

Survivors of an earthquake walk on rubble of a mud house after it collapsed following the quake in the town of Awaran, southwestern Pakistani province of Baluchistan, September 25, 2013. The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Pakistan rose to at least 208 on Wednesday after hundreds of mud houses collapsed on people in a remote area near the Iranian border, officials said. REUTERS/Sallah Jan (PAKISTAN - Tags: DISASTER) Officials had originally put the death toll from Tuesday's 7.7-magnitude quake at 39, while a spokesman for the provincial government estimated it was as high at 216.

EXCLUSIVE Mayor Bloomberg will unveil new volunteer NYCHA board

Going down to the wire, Mayor Bloomberg waited until the new board of the city Housing Authority was hours shy of its first meeting before he announced its members.

KILLER MOM: Texas mother responsible for killing three young sons and her husband in what cops are calling a murder-suicide

Guadalupe Ronquillo-Ovalle, 33, shot her husband and three children before killing herself, authorities said Tuesday. Guadalupe Ronquillo-Ovalle, 33, used a .22-calibre semi-automatic rifle to shoot her three sons, aged 4-10, and her husband, Israel Alvarez, the Navarro County Sheriff's Department said in a statement Tuesday.

Lovett: Sheldon Sheldon Silver at center as Albany scandals swell on his watch

New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, June 21, 2013. Friday is expected to be the final day of the legislative session. . (AP Photo/Tim Roske) Besieged Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has seen a spate of scandals involving those around him bubble up in recent days — once again reminding the public of the ethical cesspool that’s only worsened during his two-decade reign.

Hate victim Prabhjot Singh: I’m feeling gratitude

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi People keep asking me what it feels like to have been assaulted in a hate crime. Honestly, I can't come up with a better response than simply "gratitude."

warning: graphic content Couple caught having sex while driving down busy highway near Chicago

Amazingly, the driver keeps his eyes on the road and his hands up on the wheel. Astonishing footage shows a couple having sex in their mini-van as it speeds west of Chicago along the Eisenhower Expressway.

Missing Nevada teen thought to be victim in mother and brother’s stabbing deaths now a suspect

Adrian Navarro-Canales, 16, is wanted in the stabbing deaths of his mother and 9-year-old brother. Adrian Navarro-Canales, 16, stabbed his mother and his little brother to death at their Henderson home on Sept. 17 and then likely stayed in the apartment for a few days with the bodies before going on the run, cops said.

BAD DAD: Florida man left 3-year-old son in truck while partying in strip club, police say

Jordan Caraway allegedly left his 3-year-old son in an unlocked truck while inside Florida strip club. Jordan Caraway, 25, was charged with leaving his toddler in an unlocked pickup truck while he partied in a strip club early Sunday morning, cops said.

NO BOBBLEHEADS? MO PROBLEMS: Lack of dolls puts a damper on Mariano Rivera's special day

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Fans at Yankee Stadium usually must sit through several innings to see if Mariano Rivera will pitch, but fans also had to wait Tuesday night to receive a bobblehead doll of baseball's retiring all-time saves leader.

SEE IT: Miley in bizarre tribute to Michael Jordan

EXCLUSIVE City Council bill would ban employers from Facebook friending job seekers, employees

(FILES) A view of and Apple iPhone displaying the Facebook app's splash screen in front of the login page May 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. More than half of US Facebook members have taken breaks from the leading social network, with the top reason being they are just too busy, according to a study released February 5, 2013. About 61 percent of US users said they had taken time off from Facebook at some point, with 27 percent planning to spend less time on it in the coming year, the Pew Research Center said. The largest group -- 21 percent -- said they had taken a break because they were too busy. Other reasons included being "tired of stupid comments," "crazy" friends, boredom, and having it cause love life problems. AFP PHOTO / Karen BLEIER /FILESKAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images Some City Council members are trying to make sure that you don’t have to be friends with your boss — at least not on Facebook.

NYC Council passes a bill to make work days easier for pregnant women

Pregnant women will no longer be forced to stand on their feet all day or go without bathroom breaks just to keep their jobs, City Council members say.

MMM LONGEVITY: 'The Simpsons' celebrate silver anniversary

Mother of kidnapped teen Hannah Anderson was gagged with duct tape, 'clubbed at least 12 times to the head', horror autopsy reveals

An autopsy report shows Hannah Anderson’s mother, Christina Anderson, was bound, beaten and gagged, but little brother Ethan was burned too badly to determine the cause of death. Christina Anderson was probably already dead when the killer slashed her throat, according to the newly released autopsy report.

Details of Bernie Madoff love triangle admissible in court: Judge

Details of a love triangle that allegedly included Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff can be heard at trial, a judge rules. The low-down on sex romps involving Bernie Madoff employees, including a love triangle with the Ponzi schemer himself, will be allowed in court, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Mob wife may face time after husband says she lied to FBI

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Luchese mobster Michael Capra threw his wife Donna under the bus Tuesday when his lawyer blamed her for telling the feds the wanted man wasn't home.

Not again! Former Vice President Dick Cheney in ANOTHER hunting accident

GUN - Dick Cheney’s gun malfunctions during antelope hunting contest, none hurt. Be careful with that gun, Dick! Former Vice President Dick Cheney suffered another hunting accident over the weekend, but this time nobody was injured.

MMM BURGER: Katherine Webb makes 'em drool in new Carl’s Jr. ad

Are the terrorists tweeting? New account taunts officials, claims to belong to Somali militants who raided Kenyan mall

A Twitter account called HSM Press Office began sending a series of tweets Tuesday claiming to be from Al Shabab, the terror group which has claimed responsibility for the massacre at a Kenyan mall. A new Twitter account purportedly belonging to the armed Islamic terrorists who slaughtered shoppers at a Kenyan mall started tweeting Tuesday — warning that the bloodshed has only begun.

Obama to U.N.: Enforce ban on chemical weapons in Syria or the international organization is ‘incapable of enforcing even the most basic international laws’

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Obama's address before the 193 world leaders focused on the Middle East and North Africa and said the U.N. had a central role in meeting international "cries for justice."

'I have to protect you': Man tries to kill Florida woman to protect her from demons

Pierre Franchi, a former French exchange student tries to kill Florida woman to save her from demons. A former French exchange student was arrested Thursday after he attempted to kill his American host in order to protect her from “demons.”

Michael Jackson kin’s lawyer makes final push in wrongful death trial

FILES Concert promoter AEG Live selfishly hijacked the King of Pop's medical care with an off-the-wall doctor agreement that placed profits before the Kind of Pop's personal welfare, a lawyer for the singer's heirs told jurors Tuesday.

Taylor Swift makes 7-year-old superfan's dream come true

updated At least 46 dead after deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Pakistan, which causes a new island to rise from the sea

Office workers flee their building in Karachi after a 7.8-magnitude quake rocked the southwestern portion of Pakistan and was felt as far away as New Delhi. A powerful earthquake hit a remote, impoverished part of western Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 46 people and causing a new island to rise to from the sea.

Jimmy McMillan's back — on the mayoral ballot

Rent is too damn high candidate Jimmy McMillan marches at the 2011 West Indian Day Parade A judge on Monday allowed Jimmy McMillan to be on the general election ballot for mayor of New York - even though the Board of Elections had quashed his petition because it had errors.

Carnival operator pleads guilty to payoff to ex-senator Monserrate

Former Queens state senator Hiram Monserrate (above) was named as the politician Lawrence Carr bribed with cash and a charity donation. A carnival operator pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about payoffs he made to former Queens state Sen. Hiram Monserrate for help securing permits.

Cups cost chains more than coffee beans, researchers say

The cup part of your cup of joe costs the coffee shop twice as much as the beans do, according to a British analysis. Coffee shop chains spend twice as much on the outer packaging than they do on the beans that go into the drink, according to an analysis from Allegra Strategies.

North Carolina Central University campus police shoot and kill armed man after late-night pursuit

Police at North Carolina Central University say their officers shot and killed a man armed with a shotgun early Tuesday. An armed man pursued onto the campus of North Carolina Central University was shot and killed in nearby woods after challenging campus officers, police said Tuesday.

Embattled Sheldon Silver ally and former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel charged with stealing $5 MILLION from charity

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A political power broker who has seen his reputation as a do-gooder reduced to tatters was charged Tuesday with stealing $5 million from the prominent Jewish charity he used to head.

Lance Armstrong’s investors helped cover up fallen cyclist's doping as early as 1999: affidavit

Thom Weisel, director of the U.S. Postal Service Team, allegedly helped Lance Armstrong cover up his doping habits by backdating prescriptions and come up with excuses, according to the woman who massaged the scandal-ridden cyclist. Bay Area investment banker Thom Weisel, who financed Lance Armstrong's cycling teams, reportedly knew of Armstrong's efforts to cover up his doping as early as 1999.

Metropolitan Museum of Art offers Groupon deal for admission as lawsuits argue customers should be allowed in for free

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The famed museum launched a Groupon deal offering discounted admission fees — but the prices are slashed from the “recommended” rates.

'He went back in 12 times and saved 100 people': Heroic former British Marine credited with saving civilians during Kenyan mall massacre

People run from the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday Sept. 21 2013, after gunmen threw grenades and opened fire during an attack that left multiple dead and dozens wounded. A witness to the attacks on the upscale shopping mall says that gunmen told Muslims to stand up and leave and that non-Muslims would be targeted. (AP Photo/Jason Straziuso) A steely former British Marine armed only with a handgun repeatedly risked his life to save about 100 people, running in and out at least a dozen times to shepherd frightened civilians to safety, reports say.

Lynne Cheney accused of telling former Sen. Alan Simpson to 'shut (his) mouth' over not supporting daughter's Senate run

Lynne Cheney (center) is accused of telling a Wyoming Senator to ‘shut (his) mouth’ after he said he wouldn’t support her daughter with Dick Cheney, Liz (left), who is running for office. Dick Cheney's wife allegedly told former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson to "shut (his) mouth" when the Republican pol revealed he wasn't supporting Cheney's daughter Liz in her bid against incumbent Mike Enzi.

Justin Timberlake's 'Experience' streams online ahead of its scheduled debut

Justin Timberlake performs Sept. 15 at the Rock in Rio Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a little more than a week before his surprise release. Justin Timberlake is proving that the seven-year hiatus he took between his albums "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and "The 20/20 Experience" was exactly what he needed.

She can't stop! Miley strips down for 'Rolling Stone' cover

City spent $6 million in Central Park Jogger civil case: report

Exported.; The city has spent roughly $6 million over the past decade preparing a defense in the civil suit stemming from the overturned verdicts in the Central Park Jogger case, it was reported Monday. The city estimated it had spent $4.3 million for 30,000 hours of legal work in the case as of June 3, according to documents Reuters obtained through a Freedom of Information request. Other expenses from the case totaled $1.6 million, the records show.

Joe Lhota blasts Bill de Blasio's work in Nicaragua, Cuban honeymoon

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Mayoral rivals Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota teamed up Monday to denounce Iran at the UN — but the unity didn’t last, as Lhota slammed de Blasio’s past as an activist who supposedly embraced “democratic socialism.”

M.I.A fires back at NFL lawsuit over Super Bowl 'finger' incident

Transgender teen not allowed to run for homecoming king

Transgender teen Kasey Caron will not be allowed to run for homecoming king in wake of a schoolboard's decision not to get involved. A transgender teen in Pennsylvania won't be allowed to run for homecoming king even though he identifies as male, a school board confirmed.

California man killed during parachute jump off Mount St. Helena peak

Grindle was wearing a "speed parachute" - similar to the one he's pictured using here - when he jumped from the peak of Mount St. Helena on Sunday.   A California thrill-seeker died after he crashed during an attempted stunt to jump off a mountaintop with a “speed parachute,” authorities said.

Two men charged in mass shooting at Chicago park that wounded 13 people, including 3-year-old boy

Two men were charged in the shooting that wounded 13 people, including a 3-year-old boy. Two men have been charged in a mass shooting at a Chicago park that wounded 13 people, including a 3-year-old boy, but neither suspect is believed to have been a triggerman, according to police.

Texas high schoolers throw food fight at Whataburger over football rivalry

Whataburger. The Texas high school students who wreaked havoc in a burger joint Saturday night apologized Monday after a viral video of the mayhem gave them food for thought. Food, drinks and even trays went flying at a San Antonio Whataburger after a heated football game between O'Connor and Brandeis high schools, which Brandeis won, 12-10.

Hamill: Queens Center Mall is a soft target for terrorists, but city residents refuse to live in fear

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Go do some shopping as the hostage situation in Africa airs live on TV and feel the big, fat bull’s-eye on your back — especially as the holidays approach.

Texas high schoolers throw food fight at Whataburger over football rivalry

Whataburger. The Texas high school students who wreaked havoc in a burger joint Saturday night apologized Monday after a viral video of the mayhem gave them food for thought. Food, drinks and even trays went flying at a San Antonio Whataburger after a heated football game between O'Connor and Brandeis high schools, which Brandeis won, 12-10.

Florida man tries to pay water bill with cocaine, causes panic over white powder

NR Cocaine cannot be used to pay your water bill. That's the message from Deltona Water Office, in Florida, after one customer tried using the illegal drug to settle his account. Cashiers were left shocked when the man entered the Enterprise Road office on Monday morning and handed over an envelope with white powder inside.

see it Texas woman calls 911 over goats gone wild

Sharon Dyer was shocked to find two billy goats rampaging her yard. A Texas woman has been left counting the cost after two goats went on the rampage in her backyard. Sharon Dyer was so shocked to find the daring duo munching on plants and tearing up trees outside her Fort Worth home that she called animal control.
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2015 Cadillac Escalade to be revealed in New York City

The 2015 Cadillac Escalade comes rolling into NYC on October 7. 2015 Escalade teams with Autumn de Wilde for rocking NYC debut.
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NFL power rankings: Jets and Giants heading in opposite directions

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Before the season began, few people this side of Rex Ryan would have believed that the Jets had a better outlook than the Giants. If anyone was told one team would be 2-1 and the other 0-3, it was pretty clear who was going to be whom.

Knicks, Nets to co-host 2015 All-Star Game

The 2015 NBA All-Star will take place in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks and Nets have spent the last few months arguing over who owns New York, but when it comes to the NBA’s All-Star weekend in 2015, they’ll be co-owners.

NCAA to begin restoring scholarships to Penn State

Bill O’Brien and Penn State are facing a five-year ban on postseason play as punishment for the school turning a blind eye to the child sex-abuse scandal there involving Joe Paterno’s former assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky. The NCAA says it will gradually restore football scholarships taken from Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, saying the school has made significant changes to its athletics programs.

No ill-will from NBA's scoring king about lack of coaching gig

atx; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the master of the skyhook and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, appears to be ready to throw in the towel as it relates to his coaching career. After lobbying for positions with organizations he knows quite well - like UCLA and the Milwaukee Bucks - Abdul-Jabbar said he was ready to “move on” and focus on his second career as a writer.
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Anderson Cooper’s stalker sobs in court, found mentally unfit to stand for trial

WERE THEY RACING? Driver dead, woman injured in fatal accident involving two luxury sports cars riding neck-in-neck on Bronx highway

Two Infiniti G-35 were riding next to each on the Cross Bronx Expressway around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday when one struck a UPS tractor trailer. One of the sedan drivers fled the accident on foot but left behind a driver's license, police sources said. Two Infiniti G-35 were riding next to each on the Cross Bronx Expressway around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday when one struck a UPS tractor trailer.

Brooklyn teen who drowned while on school trip upstate was warned against going into the water four times

Jean Pierre Fritz, was warned four times not to go swimming while on a school trip upstate in June. Jean Fritz Pierre, 16, ignored the warnings of the supervisors and jumped into the lake while on a trip to Rockland County's Bear Mountain State Park.

Bubba wants a baby! Bill Clinton hopes daughter Chelsea will make him a grandad

Chelsea Clinton joins her parents — who famously shielded her from the press as a child — for the opening of an Oscar de la Renta exhibit at The William J. Clinton Presidential Center. The pressure is on Chelsea! Bill Clinton revealed his lifelong dream is to be a granddad and said his wife Hillary would rather be a grandmother than President.

Man dials '911' over wine emergency after bar serves him glass with bits of cork in it

NR British police have slammed a bar drinker who called emergency services to complain his wine was corked. The drunk dialed 999 — the United Kingdom equivalent of 911 — to demand officers intervene.

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Seven-year-old girl dies after being hit by car at California low-rider show

Mia Chapman was kileld at a car show in Santa Fe Springs Monday night. Officlas said she suffered traumatic injuries to her body. An out-of-control vehicle at a low-rider car show in southern California struck and killed a 7-year-old girl in an apparent freak accident Sunday night, police said.

Harper: Questions about Yankees' future loom but will checkbook still be the answer?

You remember what happened in 2008, the last time the Yankees missed the playoffs, right? They went on a spending spree, signing CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mark Teixeira to a guaranteed $423.5 million worth of contracts that produced a World Series title a year later.

Iranian President describes Israel as an annoyance that can be ‘eliminated' 

epa03408928 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses a high level meeting about the rule of law on the day before the opening of the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 24 September 2012. EPA/JUSTIN LANE Claiming the Jewish state has “no roots” in the Middle East and is an annoyance that can be “eliminated,” the Iranian strongman’s vile words were a likely preview of the anti-Israeli, anti-Semitic and anti-American hate speech he plans to deliver Wednesday. His address happens to fall on Yom Kippur, the most solemn day of the Jewish calendar.

Volkswagen bus to go out of production this year

TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY MARC BURLEIGH Say Auf Wiedersehen to the venerable Volkswagen van. The beloved “bus” that meant road trip for generations of expanding families — and trippy to hippies and surfers chasing the ultimate wave — is being mothballed.

'DO YOU FORGIVE US?': Jihadists at Kenyan mall spared hostages who gave correct answer about Islam and even offered candy bars to kids

TMPOUT The terrorists who stormed the Westgate Shopping Center in Nairobi played a sick quiz game with victims, killing those failing to name the Prophet Muhammad’s mother and sparing those who could.

Was it the work of the 'White Widow'? British mom turned Islamic extremist may be behind Kenya mall massacre

Samantha Lewthwaite, in conservative Muslim attire, is the widow of British suicide bomber Jermaine Lindsay. She is wanted in connection with the July 2005 London attacks and may be involved in this weekend’s deadly Kenya rampage. She's a British mom who's been on the run since 2005, the year her husband, Germaine Lindsay, blew himself up in the July 7 terror attacks in downtown London.

IRS official at heart of Tea Party scandal retires

An Internal Revenue Service boss caught in a controversy over the agency’s targeting of conservative groups has resigned — but still faces scrutiny from Congress, officials said Monday.

A RAIL HONOR! London mayor gives Bloomberg his own Tube sign as Bloomy announces multi-million dollar innovation competition for European cities

London Mayor Boris Johnson (left) presents New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg with a personalized London Transit sign in London on Tuesday. Mayor Bloomberg cozied up with London's mayor Boris Johnson as the New Yorker works to spread the Bloombergian gospel across Europe.

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'GOD BETTER BE READY TO GIVE HER THE BIGGEST MOST BEAUTIFUL WINGS EVER': Texas 6-year-old who got her wish to play in summer snow dies of brain cancer

A dying 6-year-old Texas girl who got her wish to play in the snow this summer has lost her brave battle with brain cancer. Maddie Higgins passed away early Monday morning, her mother said.

OBAMA HOT MIC MOMENT: President confesses fear of first lady made him quit smoking – 'I'm scared of my wife!'

President Barack Obama uses nicotine gum to beat the urge to smoke, but he also has a secret motivator — fear of First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Confidenti@l: Dina Lohan pleads not guilty in Long Island DWI bust

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Like daughter, like mother. Lindsay Lohan’s white wine-loving mom was on her best behavior in court Tuesday, where she pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from her Sept. 12 booze bust.

PHOTOS Stars on set

Exclusive... 51212592 Actress Julianne Moore sports grey hair for her Alma Coin character as she heads to the set of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" on September 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 Julianne Moore was spotted on the set of "The Hunger Games" with her trademark red locks turned grey.

'SVU' returns with madman brutalizing Benson

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT -- "Surrender Benson" Episode 1501 -- Pictured: (l-r) Pablo Schreiber as Lewis, Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson -- (Photo by: Michael Parmelee/NBC) Olivia Benson will suffer abuse at the hands of a psychopathic rapist and killer in Wednesday’s premiere.

REVIEW 'Back in the Game'

BACK IN THE GAME - "Back in the Game" stars Maggie Lawson ("Psych") as Terry, Jr., James Caan ("Las Vegas") as Terry "The Cannon" Gannon, Sr., Lenora Crichlow ("Being Human," "Fast Girls") as Gigi, Griffin Gluck ("Private Practice") as Danny, Ben Koldyke ("Big Love") as Dick, Kennedy Waite ("I-Doll") as Vanessa, J.J. Totah ("Jessie") as Michael and Cooper Roth as David. "Back in the Game" was written by Mark and Robb Cullen ("Lucky," "Las Vegas"), who also executive-produce along with directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra ("Bad Santa," "Crazy, Stupid, Love") and Aaron Kaplan ("The Neighbors"). "Back in the Game" is from 20TH Century Fox Television/ Kapital Entertainment. (ABC/Randy Holmes) You so want “Back in the Game” to pitch a better game than it does.

Samuel L. to Obama: ‘Be f-----g presidential’

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Actor Samuel L Jackson attends the UK Premiere of "Django Unchained" at the Empire Leicester Square on January 10, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) In profanity-laced Playboy interview, the actor says he has misgivings about the president's restraint at times.

'Revolution' gives Esposito another great bad attitude

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use. Contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal?s prior written consent. Giancarlo Esposito’s currently looking ominous as Tom Neville in NBC’s “Revolution.”

Kanye claims self-defense in paparazzo assault

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Musician Kanye West attends the Diesel Black Gold fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal on September 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014) Kanye West claims that he believed he was in danger when he attacked a photographer at LAX.

PHOTOS Celebrity wax doubles

New York, New York: Sept. 24, 2013, inside Madame Tussauds wax museum, studio artists Dylan Floody and Andres Oscar put the final touches on a Katy Perry wax figure. Photo Credit: JB NICHOLAS for the New York Daily News. Celebs like Katy Perry are coming face to face with their wax double.

'The Blacklist’ beats ‘Hostages’ in ratings battle

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use. Contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal�s prior written consent. NBC and CBS both premiered new action mystery suspense thrillers Monday night at 10, and NBC won big.

Mack Wilds rocks first live performance

Mack Wilds performs at a concert to kick off Advertising Week on Monday night. The performance, which was held at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, was the first ever show for the Staten Island actor turned singer. It’s official: the artist formerly known as Tristan Wilds can sing as well as act.

1 in 5 can’t access Facebook at work

Some companies don't like it when employees go on Facebook during the workday, so they block access to the site. About 19.4 percent of Americans are unable to access the social media site on the job, a new survey says.

PHOTOS Emmy Awards 2013 red carpet

Actress Lena Headey arrives at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. It's television's biggest night, and these stars made sure to celebrate in style.

Orwell's scarf up for auction

The author was shot in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, and the scarf he was wearing at the time could be yours — for a price.

NARS previews new makeup collection on Snapchat

The social media-savvy beauty brand gave fans a sneak peek of new products.

Geraldo vows fight 'to the death'

TV news journalist Geraldo Rivera is fighting mad that his former talent agency has sued him over what the firm, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC., says is non-payment of part of his final contract with them. “I’m going to fight them to the death!” Rivera vowed. Geraldo Rivera is so furious about being sued that he has challenged his former talent agency to a duel.

PHOTOS Top moments from the Emmys 2013

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Actress Sofia Vergara attends HBO's official Emmy after party in The Plaza at the Pacific Design Center on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic) Take a look at the most talked-about moments of the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

STYLIST REVIEW Newser visits celebrity hair colorist Sherry Ratay

Beth Stebner When reporter Beth Stebner decided to amp up her blonde, she knew who to turn to.

Mayor Bloomberg has 'major biography' coming

It's a high honor for 'Hizzoner,' who is wrapping up his 12th and final term.

Study explains why women want to eat their babies

MR The smell of infants triggers a physiological response in mothers similar to that of hungry people.

Celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald's 117th birthday with 'This Side of Paradise'

Author's work is available free from Princeton, where he went from 1913-1917.

PHOTOS Ke$ha goes au naturel

Check out the 'Tick Tock' singer and other stars without makeup

REVIEW 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

ABC's action-adventure series, created by Joss Whedon, is terrific fun even for non-comics readers

Lady Gaga targeted by Christine Quinn

The singer was on the Quinn campaign's short list of prominent New Yorkers for endorsements.

Dina Lohan pleads not guilty to DWI charge

-ALLCOUNTRY Like daughter, like mother. Lindsay Lohan's mom pleaded not guilty to drunken-driving charges.

Kanye West: 'I'm the number one rockstar on the planet'

The rapper with the notoriously larger-than-life ego also compared himself to Michael Jackson.

Clothes for the grave

Clothes designed by Pia Interlandi of Garments for the Grave, for dead people to wear. Australian designer Pia Interlandi's fashion line, Garments for the Grave, is meant to be worn posthumously.

Philipp Plein casts ‘fleet of black beauties’ for show

A model shows off pieces from Philipp Plein’s spring 2014 collection during Milan Fashion Week on Sept. 21. Designer made a clear and timely statement about runway racism during his Milan Fashion Week show.

photos Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus on the October 10, 2013 cover of Rolling Stone. Miley Cyrus hits the cover of Rolling Stones magazine

Amanda Bynes unfit for trial in DUI case

Amanda Bynes was not in court today for DUI charges stemming from a 2012 arrest because her lawyer says she’s ‘mentally unfit.’ Being in long-term psychiatric treatment hasn't stopped her previous legal issues from returning.

Grace Kelly biopic pushed back?

Nicole Kidman, star of ‘Grace of Monaco’ will likely be out of the running for a Best Actress Oscar this year after distributors have pushed her film release date back to 2014, according to reports. Nicole Kidman is likely out of the running for this year's Best Actress Oscars race.

Mario Lopez hooked up to IV after Emmys

Mario Lopez falls ill after Emmys.

Justin Timberlake's 'Experience' streams online ahead of its scheduled debut

Justin Timberlake performs Sept. 15 at the Rock in Rio Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a little more than a week before his surprise release. Justin Timberlake says seven-year hiatus was exactly what he needed.

Lions' Burleson reaches for pizza, crashes car and breaks arm

AUG. 29, 2013 FILE PHOTO Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson broke his arm in a one-car accident.

Running with the stars

Pam Anderson and Christy Turlington among celebs pounding the pavement in upcoming NYC Marathon.

PHOTOS Joanna Krupa tweets topless photo

@joannakrupa via Instagram "Happy monday! #selfie #rhom" Joanna Krupa posts topless Instagram photo Sept. 23, 2013 A roundup of the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics.

Ravens WR left bloodied by bottle-wielding stripper

Forget NFL headhunters, Jacoby Jones needs to be careful with strippers named Sweet Pea. Jacoby Jones was hit on the head with a champagne bottle swung by a stripper.

Ellen Pompeo slams Emmy Awards: It ‘felt so dated'

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Guess how much Sarah Silverman's Emmy dress cost?

Sarah Silverman stunned in a little black dress that she told reporters only cost her $60 from an online website. This year, one stunning TV lady opted for an outfit that cost her just tens of dollars.

'DWTS' recap: Leah Remini breaks silence on Scientology split

Leah Remini and Tony Dovolani on Dancing with the Stars season 17. The actress/contestant opens up about the controversial following.

New app promises to protect viewers from spoilers

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY AMC FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Two entrepreneurs have created a free app called "Spoiler Shield".

Penn Badgley, Zoe Kravitz back on?

USA ONLY The former couple was spotted together in Rome.

Michael Jackson wrongful death trial to wrap up before big crowd

06291314037, 21334631. JUNE 29, 2013 FILE PHOTO. Court personnel have moved the proceedings to a much larger courtroom.

photos The most fiery photos from around the world

Members of the Pakistani Christian minority light candles during a memorial for the victims of the bomb blasts that targeted a Church in Peshawar, in Karachi, Pakistan, September 23, 2013. Two suicide bombers had targeted a Sunday mass at a church in north-western Pakistan, killing 80 people in the country's deadliest attack against Christians, police and medics said. The bombing in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, was a rare attack on a church in Pakistan, where religious minorities are often persecuted. More than 135 people were wounded in the attack, which set off protests in several cities, police said. Striking images spanning the globe.

photos Joanna Krupa and Karrueche Tran are enjoying the last days of summer

-ALLCOUNTRY These celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

photos Julianne Moore goes grey for next 'Hunger Games'

Exclusive... 51212592 Actress Julianne Moore sports grey hair for her Alma Coin character as she heads to the set of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" on September 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood!

photos Check out the funniest moments from the Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Actress Sofia Vergara attends HBO's official Emmy after party in The Plaza at the Pacific Design Center on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic) Take a look at the evening's most talked-about moments.

Cher looks stunning for 'Today' show performance

The 67-year-old icon belts it out, despite having gotten up so early. The legendary rock diva took to the stage at the "Today" show on Monday.

photos GOTCHA! Claire Danes photobombs Lena Dunham

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you?

Who got shafted by Emmy?

Walter White would be (Bryan Cranston) - Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 2_"Madrigal" - Photo Credit: Ursula Coyote/ AMC Bryan Cranston, Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington among television academy's biggest snubs.

Moving Emmy tributes don't please everyone

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Actress Jane Lynch speaks onstage during the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage) The show devoted an unprecedented amount of airtime to pay emotional tribute to a select five.

TV REVIEW 'Lucky 7' is a little too formulaic

LUCKY 7 - "Pilot" - The Gold Star pals have never lost hope that they could potentially cash in on the winnings of a lifetime. Matt Korzak(Matt Long) could get his very pregnant girlfriend, Mary Lavecchia (Christine Evangelista), and their other child out of his mother's house. Matt's brother, Nicky (Stephen Louis Grush), an ex-con, could pay off a dangerous debt and pursue the crush he has on co-worker Samira Lashari (Summer Bishil). Samira, a second-generation Pakistani immigrant and a talented musician, could finally afford to go to her dream school, Juilliard. Denise Dibinsky (Lorraine Bruce), the tender-hearted Gold Star cashier, is struggling to lose weight and regain her former glory, but the winnings could provide an opportunity for her to rebuild her crumbling marriage. Leanne Maxwell (Anastasia Phillips), a single mother, will try to keep her past hidden despite the spotlight the lottery win puts on her. Bob Harris (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.), the store's manager and quite possibly the nicest man in the world, wants to buy the Gold Star and make it into the perfect workplace. And cheerful and charming Antonio Clemente (Luis Antonio Ramos) will discover ways to capitalize on the group's win in order to give his wife, Bianca (Alex Castillo), and their three kids a whole new life, in ABC's new drama, "Lucky 7," premiering TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC television Network. (ABC/John Medland) They say winning the lottery often doesn’t provide the automatic easy life it promises.

Jon Hamm to undergo throat surgery

Jon Hamm will reportedly undergo surgery for two vocal cord polyps next week - according to reports. The "Mad Men" actor will reportedly undergo an invasive throat surgery next week.

MUSIC REVIEW Kings of Leon's 'Mechanical Bull'

Kings of Leon is back in form with ‘Mechanical Bull.’ The group that broke through with a song anchored on the line “I Could Use Somebody” certainly could have used something these last two years.

MUSIC REVIEW ‘This Is ... Icona Pop’ is nothing like their initial hit

The new CD, ‘This Is ... Icona Pop’ While Icona Pop's full American debut has plenty of club beats, and promising vows to “get wasted,” nothing has the death-affirming zip of their initial hit.

Brazil beauty industry sets sights on men

A man gets a facial at a beauty fair in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 10, 2013. Mr Jardins shop stands out from the pack -- catering to a male clientele.

MUSIC REVIEW Elton John's ‘The Diving Board’

Elton John’s new ‘The Diving Board’ puts his piano artistry into the forefront. It isn’t easy to do something new on your 30th solo album.

MUSIC REVIEW Sting's 'The Last Ship'

Sting’s ‘The Last Ship’ draws on his youth in an industrial town in Wales. Sting opts for newly theatrical enunciations, harder accents and a range of pitches.

TV REVIEW 'The Goldbergs' and 'Trophy Wife'

THE GOLDBERGS - "The Circle of Driving" - Barry wakes on his birthday expecting to get a car, but is disappointed at the kitchen table when Beverly says that he's not ready for that responsibility and gives him something else that shocks him. Pops complicates matters by giving Barry the car he wants, but Beverly instantly makes her father take the car back. Meanwhile, Adam seeks Pop's advice on his crush at the local diner, on "The Goldbergs," TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Eric McCandless) Bradley Whitford deserves a good sitcom, which he has not landed with “Trophy Wife.” And none of us deserve “The Goldbergs.”

Music's Super Tuesday stars Drake, Sting and many more

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A flood of new albums will pour into the download device of your choice and wash through the last remaining record stores.

'Colbert Report' Emmys win finally ends 'Daily Show's' streak

Stephen Colbert took home Emmys for Best Writing for a Variety Series Award and Best Variety Series at Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards. "The Daily Show" had won the Emmy for 10 years in a row.

Emmys telecast up 33% in ratings from last year

Neil Patrick Harris must have done something right as Emmy host: The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards finished with two million more viewers than last year’s. But "Sunday Night Football" led the night in total viewers.

Michael Douglas gives special shoutout to Matt Damon

09221314690, 10038812, 10102165 Douglas shared a moment with his "Behind the Candelabra" co-star.

‘Dexter’ series finale draws in record viewers

Episode 812 The series finale delivered the largest audience in show and network history.

LISTEN One Direction new song ‘Diana’ leaks online

The British quintet keeps up its catchy pop sound with a reported new song, ‘Diana,’ which made Internet rounds over the weekend. The newest tweeny bopper tune has arrived following the boy band's "Best Song Ever."

Penn Badgley, Zoe Kravitz back on?

USA ONLY The former couple was spotted together during a PDA-packed getaway in Rome.

Oprah Winfrey confesses to near nervous breakdown

‘I had reached a point where I just couldn’t take in anymore stimulation,’ Oprah Winfrey admitted to Shaun Robinson on ‘Access Hollywood.’ The 59-year-old media mogul began noticing things that left her uneasy.

PHOTOS Typhoon Usagi rips through Asia

Visitors take pictures of tidal waves under the influence of Typhoon Usagi in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, September 22, 2013.  The storm narrowly missed Hong Kong, but hit southern China.

WATCH Festivities bring Diwali in New York City

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It was an early celebration of the festival of lights, which falls on Nov. 3 this year.

Mumford & Sons announce indefinite break

Mumford & Sons keyboardist Ben Lovett said they’re taking a break from ‘commitments’ and ‘pressure.’ The beloved British band is planning a long hiatus.

Will Daniel Radcliffe play Freddie Mercury in biopic?

A new report has Daniel Radcliffe in talks to play the late, great Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in a long-gestating biopic. Radcliffe is being eyed for the part, replacing Sacha Baron Cohen.

Christina Milian shows off slimmer 'DWTS' physique

Christina Milian posted this photo on Facebook Saturday. ‘I've already lost 7lbs since I started #dwts! Owww! #teammilianballas in my @DavidLerner leggings! Thank DL!’ The "Dancing With the Stars" celeb showed off her toned stomach.

Rihanna posts picture with endangered animal

Rihanna posted on her Instagram account a picture of herself with a loris, an endangered primate, while she was in Thailand. Rihanna tweeted a new Instagram pic during a trip to Phuket, Thailand.

Britney 'being paid a lot of money to lip-sync'

Spears may be taking fans for a ride when she kicks off her residency in Las Vegas.

PHOTOS History of Beer in New York City

Is he happy? And how! That's a happy days smile on the face of R. F. Kaufman of Jake Ruppert's brewery as he takes a sample That wonderful celebration of beer known as Oktoberfest is upon us!

Talk about your ex, and friends will retreat

Half of American adults have avoided a friend who won't stop talking about romantic woes, according to a new survey. A survey says friends may start to avoid you if you're talking too much about your ex.

Museum stops Kelly Clarkson from getting Jane Austen ring

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 08: Singer Kelly Clarkson performs during the 2013 CMA Music Festival on June 8, 2013 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) A campaign to prevent the pop singer from taking the ring has raised enough money to save it.

spoiler alert 'Dexter' Series Finale Recap: Serial killer drama takes stab at closure

Episode 812 We should have seen it coming.

Catherine Zeta-Jones flies solo in China

Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the launching ceremony of Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. The 43-year-old actress made her first public appearance since separating from Michael Douglas.

The science of the all-nighter

MR & PR Here's what you should know before you pull an all-nighter.

spoiler alert 'Boardwalk Empire' Recap: Nucky goes to Florida, giving Dr. Narcisse spotlight

Florida does not agree with Nucky Thompson.

spoiler alert 'Breaking Bad' recap: Walt White gets cabin fever - and only cure is revenge

Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) - Breaking Bad _ Season 5, Episode 15 - Photo Credit: Ursula Coyote/AMC "You can check out any time you like," those poet-philosophers the Eagles once observed. "But you can never leave."

Twerking Miley poses with Kardashians

Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Khloe Kardashian Odom and Kendall Jenner strike a pose at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Miley Cyrus is keeping up with the Kardashians amid her public split from Liam Hemsworth.

Matthew Williamson's $845 sweater for Goop

Matthew Williamson's limited edition sweater for Goop. The designer has designed a new sweater for Gwyneth Paltrow's online lifestyle site.

review Review: Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear headphones

Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear headphones offer quality sound, though competing noise and comfort may be a concern. The makers of one of the best over-ear headphones has shrunk down its top product and the price.

photos Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Pam Anderson set to run NYC Marathon

The woman famous for bounding across the beach in a revealing red bathing suit is ready to pound 26.2 miles of pavement across the boroughs. No, really.

PHOTOS Kim posts pics with Kanye, Oprah, Diddy

‘Oh no big deal’ Kim Kardashian tweeted, after she posted a pic of herself with (second from right to left) Diddy, Oprah Winfey and boyfriend Kanye West. The new mom was out with her rapper boyfriend, Kanye West, along with some other entertainment heavyweights.

PHOTOS Mo-mentous day for Rivera at Yankee Stadium

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Metallica, gifts and special guests make for a memorable sendoff for Mariano Rivera.

Casey Wilson engaged to 'Happy Endings' creator David Caspe

Casey Wilson says ‘I got engaged over Labor Day Weekend to my boyfriend of two years and I’m thrilled.’ She's found her knight in shining armor and is looking forward to living happily ever after with him.

How low can she go? Miley spanks little person onstage

The stunt at the iHeartRadio music festival appears to be a reversal of the singer's notorious MTV Video Music Awards performance, where she groped the rear of an extremely tall woman.

Call him 'Huge' Jackman at the box office

Jake Gyllenhaal (left) and Hugh Jackman helped “Prisoners” lead the box office this weekend. “Prisoners" locked up the top box office slot with $21.4 million during its first three days in theaters.

WATCH ESPN's Schefter falls catching football

Adam Schefter broke a big story Sunday on ESPN, and he’s lucky he didn’t break a bone on Sunday NFL Countdown.

Touching tributes, nod to 1960s TV on tap for Emmys

The 2013 Emmy Awards air Sunday night at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS. The ceremony will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris Emmy host and "How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris is just too nice of a guy ...

Andy Samberg weds longtime girlfriend Joanna Newsom

Andy Samberg and musician Joanna Newsom have been dating for five years, but got married on Saturday in California. The 35-year-old comedian got married to his girlfriend of five years, Joanna Newsom.

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.

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.

photos Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Paltrow gets catty with Alba

Gwyneth Paltrow refuses to be out-Gooped by Jessica Alba.

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.

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Celebrity wax doubles

New York, New York: Sept. 24, 2013, inside Madame Tussauds wax museum, studio artists Dylan Floody and Andres Oscar put the final touches on a Katy Perry wax figure. Photo Credit: JB NICHOLAS for the New York Daily News. Celebs are coming face to face with their wax double.

Remembering Jim Henson through the years

Jim Henson, the creator of The Muppets, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock and he would have been 77 today (Sept. 24), yet Henson's legacy continues to delight children around the world. He was the creator of "The Muppets," "Sesame Street" and "Fraggle Rock" to name a few and he would have been 77 on Sept. 24, 2013, yet Jim Henson's legacy continues to delight children around the world.

'Dancing With the Stars' season 17

The competition heated up on a Latin-themed "Dancing with the Stars" as the celebrities took on new dance routines - a Samba, Jive, Rumba or Paso - and fought for survival, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. With another season of "Dancing With the Stars" officially underway, contestants made sure to put their best foot forward as they twirled their way around the dance floor ...

Stars caught without makeup

51216223 Pop singer Kesha leaving her New York City, New York hotel with a friend on September 23, 2013. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 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' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus on the October 10, 2013 cover of Rolling Stone. 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.

Best celebrity Twitter photos

@joannakrupa via Instagram "Happy monday! #selfie #rhom" Joanna Krupa posts topless Instagram photo Sept. 23, 2013 We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

Emmy Awards 2013: Top show moments

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Actress Sofia Vergara attends HBO's official Emmy after party in The Plaza at the Pacific Design Center on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic) This year's big awards season officially kicked off with the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, but the night wasn't without a few surprises. Take a look back at the evening's most talked-about moments ...

Stars on set

Exclusive... 51212592 Actress Julianne Moore sports grey hair for her Alma Coin character as she heads to the set of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" on September 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813 The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Emmy Awards 2013 red carpet

Actress Lena Headey arrives at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. It's television's biggest night, and these stars made sure to celebrate in style. Check out all the red carpet hits (and misses) from the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2013 ...

Best celebrity photobombs

Claire Danes Crashes Dunham's Emmy Interview with Ryan Seacrest. Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

-ALLCOUNTRY It's always sunny in Hollywood, and these celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet. Whether they're splashing around in itty bitty bikinis or causing a commotion with their incredible, washboard abs, these celebrities sure know how to make a sizzling day at the beach even hotter. Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Fall fashion guide 2013: Jackets

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Need a jacket for fall? The Daily News has you covered. Check out our top picks ...

Best animal photobombs of all time

PIC BY DEIRDRE MEAD / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED Conan the giraffe photo bombing a couples picture) This is the hilarious moment a giraffe decided to ruin a couples special moment by PHOTO BOMBING their picture. The gutsy giraffe decided to go NECK AND NECK w 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

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

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

NO Brazil 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

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

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.

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Juventus warns players after Pirlo bench incident

epa03878495 Argentinian forward of Fc Juventus Carlos Tevez celebrates with Andrea Pirlo (L) after scoring the 1-1 against Hella Verona during Italian Serie A soccer match Juventus vs Verona at the Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy, 22 September 2013. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO Juventus coach Antonio Conte has warned his players that they must remain on the bench after being substituted or face a month’s suspension. On Tuesday, Conte says “unless a player goes off on a stretcher or because of an injury ... he must remain on the bench until the end of the match.

NFL power rankings: Jets and Giants heading in opposite directions

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Before the season began, few people this side of Rex Ryan would have believed that the Jets had a better outlook than the Giants. If anyone was told one team would be 2-1 and the other 0-3, it was pretty clear who was going to be whom.

Peyton's Race: Manning's Broncos jump all over Raiders, 37-21

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws behind protection against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Denver September 23, 2013. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) Peyton Manning clapped his hands four, five, six times and barked out the signals. A few seconds later, Wes Welker was all alone, cradling the quarterback’s latest touchdown pass.

Lions WR Burleson breaks arm in a one-car crash

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 22: Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by David Amerson #39 of the Washington Redskins after catching a pass from Matthew Stafford #9 (not pictured) in the first quarter during a game at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions say wide receiver Nate Burleson was in a one-car accident and needs surgery on a broken arm. The team said in a statement Tuesday morning that the police have confirmed alcohol was not involved.

Shaq buys minority stake in Kings ownership

BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 21: Former LSU Tiger Shaquille O'Neal waves to the crowd as he is introduced on the field during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium on September 21, 2013 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) The larger-than-life figure that teased and tormented the Sacramento Kings for so long is now the biggest name to join the franchise’s new ownership group. The Kings announced Monday that Shaquille O’Neal has acquired a minority stake in the team under new owner Vivek Ranadive.

Balotelli gets 3-game ban for 'intimidating' referee

epa03879719 AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli (L) is held by teammate goalkeeprer Marco Amelia at the end of the Serie A soccer match beween AC Milan and Napoli at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 22 September 2013. EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO Mario Balotelli has been banned for three matches following a confrontation with the referee after AC Milan’s loss to Napoli. Balotelli, who missed a penalty and scored in Sunday’s match, was shown a second yellow card after the final whistle for his protests.

Jeanie Buss says Lakers betrayed her by hiring D'Antoni over Jackson

Jeanie Buss writes that she felt like ‘it was a betrayal’ after her brother, Jim, began discussing the Lakers’ coaching opening with Phil Jackson only to give the job to Mike D’Antoni. If Mike D’Antoni was stunned to get the Lakers job, Jeanie Buss was flabbergasted. In an update to her memoir, “Laker Girl,” the woman behind the Lakers’ business operations describes her devastation after learning that her brother, Jim, hired D'Antoni over her beau and former coach, Phil Jackson.

SEE IT: Sabres and Leafs get into huge brawl

When the goalies start going at it, you know you’ve got a real brawl on your hands. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller tangles with Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier in the third period. The Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres battled fiercely in Toronto on Sunday night, and they played some hockey, too.

SEE IT: Fox's Oliver nearly run over by marching band

The Ohio State Marching Band closes in on Pam Oliver Sunday in Cincinnati. The hits keep on coming for FOX sideline reporter Pam Oliver. About a month after being struck in the head by a football in a preseason game she found herself stuck in the middle of Ohio State's marching band Sunday.

Concussion KOs Packers' Finely

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (88) catches a pass against Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman) The Packers were already without their starting running back because of a concussion, and now Aaron Rodgers no longer has his top tight end because of one.
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