MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

'HOOD,' BAD & UGLY: News reporters put local bank's ban of sunglasses, baseball caps and hoodies to the test following customer outcry of racial profiling

Lobby signs posted in Cross County Federal Savings Bank branches instruct visitors to remove headgear and sunglasses before entering. Some customers find the dress code biased or pointless, but Cross County officials say it's a commonplace rule that's 'just a security measure.' read full story »

HELL BLADES: Queens man, 19, killed after rotor blades of falling remote-controlled chopper slice off top of his head in freak park accident

A teenage toy-helicopter enthusiast was killed Thursday when his remote-control whirlybird plummeted from the sky in Brooklyn and its rotor blades slashed his head and throat, cops said.

HE'S PACKING HEAT — AND SHE'S PACKING HER BAGS: Shellie Zimmerman files for divorce from acquitted husband George

Shellie Zimmerman has reportedly filed for divorce from husband George Zimmerman, nearly two months after he was acquitted of murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Lupica: Alex Rodriguez in postseason is last thing Bud Selig wants for MLB

As the Bronx Bombers battle to clinch a wild card spot, Rodriguez steps onto the field as Major League Baseball's worst nightmare.

US-British study ties Hurricane Sandy to global warming

A study of a dozen of 2012’s wildest weather events found that manmade global warming increased the likelihood of about half of them, including Hurricane Sandy’s devastating surge and the blistering U.S. summer heat.

Missouri man arrested after exposing more than 300 partners to HIV could face life in prison

Police in the town of Dexter booked 36-year-old David Lee Mangum after his former partner learned had tested positive or HIV in July.

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NSA invested billions to crack digital encryption, revealing user secrets

Working with the British government, the NSA has secretly been unraveling encryption technology that billions of Internet users rely upon to keep their electronic messages and confidential data safe from prying eyes.

GONZALEZ: Bill de Blasio frames 'Tale of Two Cities' in Harlem

Bill de Blasio, with his “Tale of Two Cities” message, and Bill Thompson, who was always the guy to beat, took their battle for the Democratic nomination for mayor into the heart of Harlem on Thursday.

Ariel Castro's family to hold private service for dead Cleveland kidnapper and rapist

Ariel Castro’s family planned a small, private funeral and cremation for the convicted Cleveland kidnapper in hopes of sparing his three ex-prisoners any further angst, a relative told the Daily News.

LIBRARY RAPE HORROR: 8-year-old girl sexually assaulted by 13-year-old boy in bathroom at NYC library: sources

Sources say the girl was at the Harlem library with a caretaker and looking at books when the suspect approached and somehow convinced her to go with him into the bathroom, where the attack happened.

EXLUSIVE Mario Cuomo: Bill Thompson 'has the best background' for mayor's office

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will not make an endorsement in the mayor's race — but his dad, the former governor, praised Bill Thompson Thursday.

US-British study ties Hurricane Sandy to global warming

British school serves Muslim students bacon sandwiches

A British academy is apologizing after mistakenly serving Muslim students bacon sandwiches.

Teen suspected of slaying best friend because she didn't like her anymore will be tried as an adult

The second of two teen girls accused of luring their best friend into the woods and then stabbing her to death - allegedly because they didn't like her anymore - has been publically identified and will be tried as an adult.

VIDEO 1,200 Calif. hens get asylum in upstate N.Y.

Too old to lay eggs, the birds were to be slaughtered before an anonymous donor funded the exodus to Elmira, N.Y., dubbed ‘Operation Chicken Airlift.’

Drone kills 6 suspected militants: officials

Pakistan intelligence officials say a pair of missiles launched by a U.S. drone hit a militant hideout near the Afghan border and killed six suspected militants. The officials say the missile hit a sprawling compound after midnight Thursday near the border town of Ghulam Khan in the North Waziristan tribal region.

Upset at the U.S. Open as defending champ Andy Murray is sent packing in quarterfinals

Stanislas Wawrinka had Andy Murray in knots all day, and when the surprisingly short, less-than-competitive match was finished Thursday, Murray was a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 upset loser.

SNOOKI STRIKES BACK: Starlet rips critics of weight loss

Harlem Shake-up! Bill de Blasio, Bill Thompson fiercely campaign just blocks apart in Harlem before primary

Democratic rivals Bill Thompson and Bill de Blasio campaigned just blocks apart in Harlem on Thursday, underscoring the fierce fight for black voters before Tuesday’s mayoral primary.

EXCLUSIVE Tagged sale: eBay seller offering MTA subway poster covered in REAL graffiti for cool $60

The item, 11 by 17 inches, on cardboard, was salvaged earlier this year from the Far Rockaway station.

It's drone-hunting season for tiny Colorado town

Hunters in Colorado are lining up for a hot new license: $25 to shoot down a government drone over the village of Deer Trail.

Angelina to receive Oscar for humanitarian work

British school serves Muslim students bacon sandwiches

A British academy is apologizing after mistakenly serving Muslim students bacon sandwiches.

STAR-CROSSED RUNAWAYS: Michigan authorities seeking 'Romeo and Juliet' teens who left town in black SUV

Braxton Wood, 14, and Jayden Thomas, 13, apparently ran off in Braxton's parents' black Ford Explorer on Aug. 26 — leaving behind their upset parents.

TWISTED METAL: Pedestrians hospitalized after cars collide in Brooklyn

Three pedestrians were injured —two critically — after two cars collided Thursday in Brooklyn, police said. A black Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound on Eastern Parkway was turning left onto Kingston Ave. in Crown Heights when it slammed into an oncoming white Infiniti SUV around 7 p.m., cops said.

EXCLUSIVE Designers from around the world compete to bolster New York City's storm defenses

It’s going to take more than stilts and sandbags to protect the city from the next superstorm. To keep another hurricane from causing the devastation wrought by Sandy — which destroyed at least 1,000 homes in the five boroughs, damaged another 75,000 and has forced 300,000 locals to storm-proof their property or face skyrocketing insurance premiums — authorities are tapping the finest minds in design to dream up solutions, from the practical to the fantastical.

Odds are in Bill de Blasio's favor, says Paddy Power

Paddy Power, the Irish online gambling powerhouse, says Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is the favorite to become the next mayor. Paddy Power on Thursday placed de Blasio's odds of winning at 4-5, or roughly 55%.

JUST CALL HIM PAY-WEATHER: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to earn record $41.5M for Alvarez fight

Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. will make more guaranteed money than anyone in the history of boxing when he faces Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on Sept. 14.

watch Riley Cooper, who was caught using N-word, fights black teammate at Eagles practice

FINAL FAREWELL: Funeral arrangements set for 1-year-old Antiq Hennis shot in Brooklyn

The 16-month-old boy killed by a gunman trying to blast his gangbanger dad will be mourned by family and friends at a Friday funeral in Brooklyn. The details regarding the final farewell for innocent victim Antiq Hennis came as cops continued their hunt for his killer - and his father continued to provide police with no information about the shooting.

E-cigarette use doubles among teens and students, but the potentially harmful smokes are still unregulated

E-cigarette use doubled among students in 2012, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found, a concern among doctors.

NBA player accused of beating girlfriend with an Xbox 360

Oklahoma City Thunder guard DeAndre Liggins was arrested and released on an $8,000 bail.

Walgreens shoppers dinged by price variations more than Rite Aid and CVS customers, consumer groups find

While consumers might be aware that prices can differ at stores within the same chain, they may be surprised to learn just how much, and within how short of a distance, according to a new study.

The results are in — and the song of the summer is...

WORLD'S SCARIEST JOB INTERVIEW EVER? Electronics firm throws fake meteor crash at job applicant in viral video

World's scariest interview - or just a great publicity stunt? Either way, LG Electronics in Chile is wowing the world with its latest amusing TV advert.

Obama, Putin shake hands amid Syria tension

President Obama shook hands Thursday with the Russian president who just called the American secretary of state a liar and then began trying to round up international support for a strike on Syria.

Texas widow fighting to get husband’s heart back

Nine years after Linda Carswell's husband unexpectedly died in a Houston hospital she is still trying to recover his heart that was unknowingly taken from his body during an autopsy.

Egyptian newspaper creates image of Obama as Satan

An Egyptian newspaper has launched a diabolical attack against President Obama, portraying him as Satan for supporting Syrian rebels. The image shows the President with horns, against a fiery red backdrop of Hades with the numbers "666" emblazoned in the fire.

Hugh, Deb talk marriage: 'It gets better every year'

Boy fights off dad's ex who breaks into home, tried to kill him

Mr. Miyagi, this one's for you! A real-life karate kid has been hailed a hero after he fought off his father's ex, who allegedly broke into their home and tried to kill him in his sleep.

Dad of Cherokee girl to be extradited to S.C. in custody battle

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says the father of a Cherokee girl in the middle of an adoption case must go to South Carolina to face accusations that he is interfering with custody of the girl. Fallin said Wednesday she had signed an extradition order that sends Dusten Brown to South Carolina.

Massive pileup leaves 200 injured in England

Eight people are seriously injured and 200 others suffering minor injuries after fog densely shrouded Kent's Sheppey Crossing bridge during Thursday morning's busy 7 a.m. commute, said Kent police. Authorities reflecting on the incredible damage said it was "miraculous" no one died.

Md. man shoots ex-girlfriend, another man, self in murder-suicide: cops

A Salisbury University nursing student's vengeful ex-boyfriend wounded her and fatally shot another man before killing himself, authorities said.

Autos

2014 Chevy Silverado refined enough for city-slickers, tough enough for country folk

From the streets of Manhattan to the shores of North Carolina, the Chevrolet Silverado is a trusty traveling companion.

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Sports

Bondy: Living in present, Seles keeps an Open mind

There is no use prompting or prodding Monica Seles. Twenty years after a heinous, unpunished stabbing sabotaged her Hall of Fame career, and 18 years after she lost the U.S. Open final to Steffi Graf after a questionable line call, Seles will not linger over stolen years and pilfered trophies.

Rays can't build lead on Yanks, fall to Angels

Collin Cowgill hit a three-run double, one of 11 hits the Los Angeles Angels got against reigning AL Cy Young winner David Price through his first 2 1-3 innings, and Jerome Williams ended a streak of eight straight losing decisions in a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night.

Brewers' Braun calling fans to personally apologize for PEDs: report

He just called to say he's sorry. Former MLB MVP Ryan Braun is calling season Brewers ticket holders to apologize to fans personally for his 65-game suspension relating to performance-enhancing drugs, according to CBS 58 in Milwaukee.

Red Sox rally like it's 2004 again

Ryan Dempster may have “woke up a monster” when he plunked Alex Rodriguez last month at Fenway, when the Yankees proceeded to win 12 of their next 17 games, but Boston put the Yankees’ playoff drive into a premature slumber following the crushing 9-8 Yankee loss Thursday night.

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Ryan Gosling turned down ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ role: report

Dutch cops are using brown rats to solve crimes

Ten brown rats have been recruited by Dutch police to help forensic firearms experts sniff out gunshot residue.

TOO LATE? Victim-blaming just admits rape sentence was mistake

A Montana judge who ordered 30 days in jail for a rapist teacher wants to reconsider the sentence. District Judge G. Todd Baugh drew wide-ranging protests in late August after he claimed a teenage girl was “older than her chronological age” and “as much in control of the situation” as her creepy teacher.

Florida killer seeks protection under ‘Stand Your Ground’

A Florida man who shot up a neighbor's Labor Day barbecue, killing two and injuring another, is looking to have murder charges dismissed under the state's "Stand Your Ground" law as well as the "Bush Doctrine," which gives the U.S. license for preemptive strikes, according to a report.

Upstate New York judge beat with toilet tank lid

Authorities say a judge for a Finger Lakes village is recovering after he was choked and hit on the head with a toilet tank lid. Police in the Seneca County village of Waterloo say acting Judge Roger Barto was locking up the court after an arraignment Saturday night when he was choked from behind and hit with a toilet tank lid that had been placed in a nearby garbage container during building renovations.

Hamptons land measuring 1-foot-wide sells for $120,000 in Napeague

A 1-foot-wide strip of Hamptons land on sale for a few bucks ended up selling for $120,000 after a fierce bidding war broke out between two Manhattan financiers. Marc Helie successfully outbid Kyle N. Cruz to gain the rights to the Suffolk County-owned 1,885-foot-long slice which bordered both of their East End getaways.

Virginia police on hunt for elderly ‘Can Man’s’ killer

Virginia police are on the hunt for a killer after a 70-year-old can-collector known locally as "Can Man" was found bludgeoned to death on a lawn near his home on Monday night.

Man crashes friend’s car into Staten Island house

Cops cuffed a 21-year-old man they said smashed a friend’s car into a Staten Island home after a night of revelry. Joseph Jamaleddine was tooling down Hampton Green in Arden Heights when he lost control of his friend’s 2006 Acura TL and slammed into a home at 5 a.m. Wednesday, police said.

TOO LATE? Victim-blaming just admits rape sentence was mistake

James Comey sworn in as director of FBI

Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey called it a “thrill and an honor” to be sworn in Wednesday as the new FBI chief. Comey replaces Robert Mueller, who stepped down from the position after 12 years.

Psychiatrist dead after patient stabs her 40 times in Italian health facility, cops say

Investigators in Italy say a patient stabbed his psychiatrist some 40 times, killing the woman during their appointment at a public health facility.

LiLo hits NYC to see sis at Fashion Week

Naomi Watts channels Princess Diana for biopic

STATEN ISLAND SMASH-UP: Driver crashes into cop car racing to help injured girl who had been hit by another vehicle

A cop who was racing to help a pedestrian who was struck by a car was injured when a driver with a suspended license smashed into his cruiser, cops said.

Rx FOR FRAUD: Alcoholic doctor given two years in prison in insurance ring fraud

Dr. Sergey Gabinsky was sentenced to 24 months in prison and ordered to pay $2 million in restitution for his role in a massive insurance fraud ring.

Calif. inmates end hunger strike: officials

California inmates on Thursday ended a nearly two-month hunger strike to protest policies that can keep some gang leaders isolated for decades, after lawmakers agreed to hold hearings on complaints about the treatment.

Judge rules NYPD cop ousted over ticket-quota scandal can't get job back

Supreme Court Justice Shlomo Hagler rejected former NYPD Highway Patrol Officer Stephen Gerwer’s suit, saying his hands were tied by a law that denied the cop due process.

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Katie sports major engagement bling

Porn industry suffers second health scare as Rod Daily, boyfriend of infected actress Cameron Bay, announces he is HIV-positive

The porn industry has been rocked by a second HIV scare in as many weeks after an actor announced he tested positive for the virus.

YUCK! Suspect smells woman’s feet in one of two sex assaults in Bronx

A freak with a foot fetish is being hunted by cops for attacking two women in the Bronx, and sniffing the feet of one of them.

Man arrested for smearing feces on girlfriend's back

A drunken argument turned ugly when a Florida man smeared feces across his girlfriend's back, police said. Jacob Elliott Kuhn, 32, is accused of picking up a handful of poop and rubbing it on her back during a squabble at their Brooksville home on Saturday night.

Eliot Spitzer, Scott Stringer face off in final controller debate with race too close to call

A recent poll shows that the controller hopefuls have a statistical tie among likely voters.

Editors' Picks

CONFIDENTI@L: Casting 'Shades of Grey' was a major pain

Think the much-hyped “50 Shades of Grey” movie would shine brighter with A-list talent rather than relative no-name Charlie Hunnam playing hunky Christian Grey? You’re not alone. A slew of better-known stars rejected the steamy role, including Robert Pattinson, Ryan Gosling and Matt Bomer, leaving the casting director in a tizzy, a source tells Confidenti@l.

Lady Gaga and Beyonce's former bodyguard tasered to death by cops after breaking into neighbors home

A 6-foot-5 bodyguard to celebrities couldn’t protect himself from being killed when cops tasered him during a bizarre break-in, the Miami Herald reported. A naked Norman Oosterbroek, 43, who had guarded Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, broke into a Miami mansion around 10:45 p.m. Monday.

REVIEW 'Boardwalk Empire'

HBO series keeps the players moving in the fourth season, but that’s just one reason it remains must-see TV.

'Game of Thrones' director in talks for 'Terminator' reboot

From dragons to time-traveling robots, director Alan Taylor is cornering the geek market.

Alison Pill recalls mistakenly tweeting topless photo

Hot off the press, Alison Pill dished about mistakenly showing her breasts on Twitter. The "Newsroom" star appeared on "Conan" Tuesday where she fessed up to the tweeting error to Conan O'Brien after he asked about her "embarrassing technical snafu."

SEE IT Loki meets Cookie on 'Sesame Street'

"The Avengers" star Tom Hiddleston tried to teach Cookie Monster a lesson of patience.

REVIEW ‘Secret Sex Lives: Swingers’

“Swingers” is loaded with info that those outside the community may not have previously known.

On Werner Herzog's 'Of Walking in Ice'

Thursday marks 71st birthday of Werner Herzog, a man as renowned for his personality as his films.

Hoda's cell phone blunder

Hoda Kotb accidentally breached her own privacy when she exposed her own digits on live TV.

Sarah Silverman pens heartfelt tribute to dead dog

The comedienne put her funny self to the side when her dog, Duck, died.

'Batwoman' writers quit over same-sex wedding plot

The biggest battle over at DC Comics is not between heroes and villains.

Alec Baldwin to host weekly talk show

MSNBC's "Up Late w/Alec Baldwin" will premiere in late October.

New bio claims J.D. Salinger had just one testicle

In "Salinger," Shane Salerno and David Shields claim the writer had an undescended testicle

How to cope with an emotional affair

Emotional affairs are confusing and hard to pinpoint, but essentially, you know it when you feel it.

Vin Scully to be Rose Parade grand marshal

Legendary LA Dodgers broadcaster will usher in 2014 as grand marshal of the 125th Rose Parade.

The Strokes' Albert Hammon Jr. opens up about former drug struggles

The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. may have been on the top of the charts in the 2000s, but he was waging a secret battle against drug addiction. In an interview with NME, Hammond spoke publicly for the first time about grappling with substance abuse, a problem which consumed most of his 20s.

Bethenny Frankel: It's too soon to think about getting remarried

Marriage is the last thing on Bethenny Frankel's mind. The TV personality revealed in the October issue of Rebook Magazine that walking down the aisle is something she may never again do, as she is currently embroiled in a tumultuous divorce case with ex Jason Hoppy.

Brand booted over Hugo Boss-Nazi jibes

Comic tossed from a GQ Men Of The Year Awards after-party after joking about Hugo Boss Nazi ties.

What to eat before running

What you eat 30 to 60 minutes before a run can dictate your performance.

Playing video games good for seniors' memory: study

Forgetful seniors now have an unlikely antidote to declining mental skills: video games. A new study published Thursday in the journal Nature reveals that adults between the ages of 60 and 85 improved their multitasking and ability to pay attention after playing a specially designed video game called NeuroRacer.

Tattoos may cost you a job: researcher

Tattoos are still taboo. New research out of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland suggests that sporting some ink may reduce your chances of getting a job, but it depends on the location and nature of the tattoo, as well as the professional industry.

Princess Diana slammed by royal relative: ‘She was really spiteful’

Apparently, not everyone was a fan of the beloved Princess Diana. Sixteen years after her death, one fellow royal is speaking out on her true feelings towards the "People's Princess," and they aren't the warmest.

'Riddick,' movie review

There’s no expiration date for movie characters. But there are certainly some who, if they went missing, we’d never even notice.

'Gravity' trailer premieres with Sandra Bullock spinning out of orbit

In space, no one can hear Sandra Bullock scream. The first full-length trailer for the hotly anticipated space thriller "Gravity" debuted on Thursday, showing Bullock as an astronaut heroine stranded far from home.

Bad girl! Rosie goes topless in steamy photo shoot

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

Eddie Murphy releases reggae song featuring Snoop Lion

Eddie Murphy returned to the recording booth to collaborate with none other than Snoop Lion, reports Us Weekly. The 52-year-old actor’s last hit was 1985’s “Party All the Time,” which was placed on VH1’s list of 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.

Dave Chappelle to Hartford, Conn.: I hope North Korea drops a bomb on you!

Dave Chappelle has declared war on Hartford - and the “young, white alcoholics” who caused him to walk out of in the middle of a set last week. Days after abruptly halting his headlining act in response to hecklers last Thursday in Connecticut, the 40 year-old comedian referenced the incident during a show in Chicago.

Ireland Baldwin: 'Modeling is much harder than I anticipated'

Baldwin may still by 17 for another month, but she's already on her way to a successful career.

Betty White earns spot in 'Guinness World Records'

White is the new gold standard. Betty White padded her list of accomplishments by setting a milestone in the new edition of the “Guinness World Records.”

'Adore': movie review

The hour-and-a-half-plus running time of “Adore” feels like a full serving of panting and heaving, as if it’s a feature starring the always amorous cartoon skunk Pepé Le Pew. Pepé and “Adore” have something else in common: They’re both stinkers.

Separation taking its toll on Catherine Zeta-Jones

Separating from Michael Douglas has taken a toll on Catherine Zeta-Jones. The usually glamorous actress looked tired and pale on her way to church in Greenwich, Conn. In the first photos that have surfaced since she and Douglas announced through a publicist they were "taking some time apart" from their marriage.

Irish man hasn't stopped hiccupping for 14 months

An Irish man who woke up with a hangover more than a year ago hasn't stopped hiccupping since. Daniel Clavin, 37, has made an annoying "hic" sound almost every seven seconds since the morning after a drunken stag party in July 2012.

Michelle Williams to make Broadway debut in 'Cabaret' revival

Michelle Williams’s life is about to become a “Cabaret.” The three-time Oscar nominee will play Sally Bowles in a spring revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s popular musical, the Roundabout Theatre Company announced Wednesday.

Sultry Christina Aguilera flaunts her curves in Maxim

Christina Aguilera might be sporting a much fuller figure than when she first hit the music scene as the belly-baring "Genie In a Bottle" singer in 1999, but the star has never been afraid to dress up her curves.

Giorgio Armani stars in his own campaign

The famous Italian designer has decided to photograph himself in an advert.

Just Cavalli launches tech accessories

The Italian brand has unveiled a new range of iPhone covers, clutches and pouches.

New report warns against energy drinks for kids

A new report warns that all that liquid caffeine could pose a serious risk.

VIDEO: Singer's incredible a cappella 'Tetris' theme rendition

Smooth McGroove is a one-man a cappella machine, and his latest video could see him breaking out into the mainstream.

Sydney Leathers reveals results of $40K plastic surgery

The 23-year-old college student, who tarnished Weiner's mayoral campaign with her account of their digital affair, underwent a trio of plastic surgeries.

'Dancing With the Stars' season 17: Meet the cast

See which stars will be competing for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy on the latest season of 'Dancing With the Stars' ...

Fan says Robin Thicke cheated on wife with her

The plot continues to thicken. In a shocking new interview, Robin Thicke's cheeky fan Lana Scolaro revealed to Life & Style Magazine that the 36-year-old “Blurred Lines” singer really crossed the line.

Hollywood biopics: Actors who take on famous faces

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

CONFIDENTI@L: Name dropping for wedding riles the Cuomos

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's little sis is furious at the New York Times.

Valerie Harper's decision to join 'DWTS' is heroic...

The beloved TV icon’s decision to join the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” is heroic.

.... BUT her illness may make her a sympathetic favorite

Besides starting off her career as a pro dancer, her illness gives her an unfair advantage.

'NewsHour' is eager to be weekend's latest thing

PBS expands its well-respected “Newshour” to weekends starting this Saturday and Sunday.

NBA player successfully courts Nickelodeon star

Detroit Piston Andre Drummond used Twitter to woo “Sam and Cat” star Jennette McCurdy — and it worked.

REVIEW ‘Real Fear: More’

Nothing takes the scare out of scary movies more than deconstructing them into a real-life story.

'Babayaga' author Toby Barlow talks witches, Kafka, and the C.I.A.

Without the his nimble prose, "Babayaga" could easily have fallen into young adult mish-mash territory.

Perez Hilton tweets racy photos of Gaga

The feud between Lady Gaga and ex-best friend Perez Hilton must still be on.

Singing a la 1920s on 'Boardwalk Empire'

Margot Bingham plays daughter of Valentin Narcisse who sings at Chalky White's Onyx Club.

Liam Payne's fire ordeal

One Direction’s Liam Payne escaped unharmed from a fire at his home that severely injured a friend.

Gwen Stefani expecting third child?

The 43-year-old "No Doubt: singer is reportedly expecting with husband Gavin Rossdale.

Kim K poses for pre-baby edgy fashion shoot

Kim Kardashian really got in touch with her edgy side before becoming a mom.

CoverGirl teams up with NFL for 'fanicures'

Just in time for football, show some spirit with these team-inspired nails.

PHOTOS Cleveland kidnapper found dead in cell

With news of Ariel Castro's suicide, take a look back at the harrowing kidnapping case in Ohio.

The phone you wear on your wrist is here!

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Gear, a gadget used for making calls, taking photos and other tasks.

Nicholson retiring from acting?

Gossip site says in disputed report that memory issues have driven 76-year-old star into retirement.

'Newsroom' returning

Looks like Will McAvoy and the “News Night” team will be on the air for another season.

PHOTOS Don't look down

Check out the world's most incredible — and downright terrifying — bridges

Indian men have the least sex: survey

When it comes to the sexcapades of men around the world, Croatians have the most partners in their lifetimes, Indians think their women are faking it, and British men and women are most likely to take a page from "50 Shades of Grey," according to a new survey.

Kerry the cover girl

The 'Scandal' star flawlessly covered latest issue of Glamour magazine and kept quiet about her personal life.

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman inks book deal

Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombings, has inked a book deal about his experience of the attack. Bauman, 27, will release his book in April 2014 to commemorate the anniversary of the attack. The book, titled “Stronger,” is being published by Grand Central Publishing.

Chobani pulls yogurt over mold concerns

Chobani is pulling some of its Greek yogurt from supermarket shelves after hearing of “swelling or bloating” in cups. The company said it has investigated and found a type of mold commonly found in dairy that may be to blame.

EXCLUSIVE: Terrence Howard threatened suicide with X-Acto blade, court papers reveal

Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard allegedly threatened suicide with an X-Acto blade, threw his wife on a hardwood floor and called himself “Satan” during a marital meltdown in Toronto, new court paperwork obtained by the Daily News states.

The Mushroom Diet sprouts in Hollywood

Love mushrooms? The latest U.K. diet craze making waves in Hollywood is the Mushroom Diet, aka the M-Plan. The buzz: lose weight without losing your curves. Sound too good to be true?

REVIEW Lost Planet 3

In its third installment, the Capcom video game franchise has finally found its soul.

Surprise, surprise: Kate Upton named Model of the Year

Kate Upton has earned the prestigious title of Model of the Year and it isn't hard to see why. In addition to nabbing her second consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, the 21-year-old also graced the covers of Brazilian and American Vogue as well as Elle.

‘The Walking Dead’ inspires college course

It's a dream that's now one step closer to reality: a generation of college graduates who majored in "The Walking Dead" with a minor in "Game of Thrones."

Valerie Harper, Leah Remini and Snooki among DWTS cast

The celebs were revealed for the "Dancing With the Stars" new season.

Prince releases new song featuring Dave Chappelle cover art

The artwork may have made people laugh, but Prince's new song is no joke. The mercurial superstar announced Tuesday that he's released "Breakfast Can Wait." It caused a stir when Prince released the cover art for the song – a photo of Dave Chappelle dressed as Prince – on YouTube.

Elton John: I was a monster before I had children

Fatherhood has left Sir Elton John a changed man. The singer was honored Monday at the Brit Icon Awards for his years of work and the 66-year-old made sure to pay tribute to his partner and their sons Zachary, 2, and Elijah, 9 months.

Thomas Pynchon's bizarre new 'Bleeding Edge' book trailer released

A trailer for the reclusive author's newest offering features a "Yupper" West Sider who calls himself "Sleazus" and wears a t-shirt that reads "Hi, I'm Tom Pynchon."

Jason Statham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley relationship NOT on the rocks: source

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and action star Jason Statham are shooting down rumors that their three year relationship may be on the rocks.

50 SHADES OF BACKLASH: Irate fans fire back at casting of Charlie Hunnam, Dakota Johnson in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film

After the erotic trilogy's author E L James announced that actors Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson were chosen to play the leads in the film adaptation, livid fans who've already role played with their favorite actors in mind lashed out at the production team via social media.

Cyrus wanted to 'make history' with raunchy VMA show

Miley Cyrus is the last voice to speak out about her Video Music Awards performance on August 29, and perhaps unsurprisingly - the 20-year-old singer doesn't see what the big fuss was all about.

ALL HAIL THE GREAT CROCODILE KILLERS: Amateur hunters snare two MASSIVE 700-pound alligators within hours of each other in Mississippi

Amateur hunters killed a gargantuan 727-pound gator with a crossbow on Saturday, breaking the state record. Amazingly, Dustin Bockman became the second hunter to set a new state record within hours when he bagged the massive creature on the Mississippi River.

Bethenny Frankel enters daytime's big leagues

Bethenny Frankel says she still doesn’t think of herself as famous.

Stacy Keibler rocks bikini at Burning Man

The 33-year-old actress and model spent her Labor Day holiday at the festival.

Michael Douglas on separation: ‘My wife and I are fine’

Despite "taking a break" from his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Michael Douglas told reporters that there's "no crisis."

SPOILER ALERT: 'Homeland' 'workprint' leaked online

First episode of acclaimed drama's third season has been leaked onto the Internet nearly a month early.

CBS' big win against Time Warner came in digital rights

There were millions of losers in the August skirmish between CBS and Time Warner Cable.

Eastwood’s wife comes to his defense

Dina Eastwood is standing by Clint Eastwood’s side despite their separation.

Apple invite fuels newiPhone rumors

Apple logo is surrounded by multi-colored polka dots and the words: "This should brighten everyone's day."

'Consider This Sh-t': Franco's Oscar aspiration

The actor has a message for the Academy in his bid for a nomination in the 2014 Oscars.

Is it too early for pumpkin beer?

This year, pumpkin ales couldn't wait until the pumpkins actually ripened.

PHOTOS Top 20 hottest beach bodies of 2013

Summer may be over, but these stars are still hotter than ever.

App turns photos into emojis

Emojify can be used to turn each pixel of a picture into an individual emoji collage.

Cumberbatch NOT cast in 'Star Wars'

Reports that Benedict Cumberbatch was cast in “Star Wars: Episode VII” seem to be full of Sith.

ScarJo backs Hillary Clinton in 2016

Throwing her two cents into the 2016 race, the Hollywood beauty says she would choose Hillary Clinton if the former senator decided to run for President in 2016.

D.C. Comics launches 'Villains Month'

From Lex Luthor to Two Face, the villains have taken over all 52 publications for the next month.

LeBron producing sitcom for Starz

With a couple NBA rings and four MVP trophies, the hoops star has decided to conquer TV.

Kitchen-style skincare?

S.W. Basics is using Jojoba and coconut oils and apple cider vinegar to take beauty back to basics.

PHOTOS Fame runs in the family

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

Prince releases new song — with Dave Chappelle cover

The artwork may have made people laugh, but Prince's new song is no joke.

Who wore it better?

Harry Styles and Victoria Beckham in matching hearts.

Vin Diesel: 'I would have lost my house' if 'Riddick' flopped

If the film series hadn't worked out, Vin Diesel might have had to pack it up. Literally.

Katie Couric engaged to financier boyfriend

The TV host got engaged over the weekend to her beau of nearly two years, financier John Molner.

Some regrets: Hayden to remove misspelled tat

The rib cage tattoo saying “live without regrets” is reportedly being removed due to a misspelling.

Khloe still wearing ring at Katy's Labor Day bash

Khloe Kardashian-Odom didn't let her personal problems get in the way of Labor Day partying.

Rachel Zoe expecting 2nd child

Celebrity stylist and designer Rachel Zoe is pregnant with her second baby with husband Rodger Berman.

Great shoe finds under $350

Step into fall with these great shoe finds for under $350 ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day One

New York Fashion Week is officially upon us! Couldn't make it to the runways? We've rounded up all the top moments from Day One ...

Nicholas K Spring 2014

Runway looks from the Spring 2014 Nicholas K collection ...

BCBG MAX AZRIA Spring 2014

Runway looks from the Spring 2014 BCBG Max Azria collection ...

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

World's most incredible bridges

All we can say is don't look down! Check out the world's most terrifying and outrageous bridges.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Adorable smiling animals

They say a smile is contagious! Turn an ordinary, just okay day into a great day by checking out the happiest little guys in the Animal Kingdom ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Kate Middleton's royal maternity style

Take a look back at the new mom's best style moments ...

Best & worst dressed at the VMAs 2013

Hollywood's hottest stormed Brooklyn, N.Y. for the 2013 MTV VMAs. Check out what the stars wore (for better or worse) to the show ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Celebrity teeth makeovers

They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

Virgo celebrities

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

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have recently become parents ...

Celebrity baby bumps

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Best and worst VMA looks through the years

Since Madonna writhed on the floor in a wedding dress for the first Video Music Awards in 1984, the guests have been expressing themselves in some truly outrageous get-ups. Check out the show's greatest hits and most infamous misses over the last three decades ...

Sports

Vin Scully to be 2014 Rose Parade grand marshal

Vin Scully will usher in 2014 as grand marshal of the 125th Rose Parade, an honor the Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster initially wasn’t sure he would accept. The more he thought about it, though, the more he warmed up to the idea, calling it “one of those one-in-a-million experiences.”

Broncos starting TE Thomas arrested over traffic ticket

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas is expected to start in Thursday’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens despite revelations of his arrest last week. The Arapahoe County sheriff’s office says Thomas was arrested Aug. 28 for failing to appear in court for a traffic citation earlier this year.

NY tribe launching radio ad against Redskins

An American Indian tribe in upstate New York said Thursday it will launch a radio ad campaign pressing for the Washington Redskins to shed a name often criticized as offensive.

Gasquet outlasts Ferrer to book semifinal spot

Richard Gasquet is getting the hang of this five-set thing. The eighth-seeded Gasquet reached his second Grand Slam semifinal, and first since 2007, by eliminating fourth-seeded David Ferrer of Spain 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

FA chairman says Premier League has 'weakened' English team

An alarmingly small talent pool of Englishmen in the Premier League has weakened the national team, the head of the English football said on Wednesday.

LB Cushing signs $55.6M extension with the Texans

Linebacker Brian Cushing signed a six-year, $55.6 million contract extension with the Texans on Wednesday. General manager Rick Smith beamed as he announced the deal. “It’s a big day for the franchise,” Smith said.

Bills tap rookie Manuel as Week 1 starter

It turns out Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel will be ready to open the season against the New England Patriots, after all.

Djokovic wipes floor with Granollers to reach Open quarterfinals

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic won the last 13 games to rout Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-0, 6-0 in just 79 minutes Tuesday and reach his 18th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal. The 43rd-ranked Granollers was coming off three straight five-set matches at the U.S. Open.

Alvarez prefers to do his talking in the ring against Mayweather

Saul (Canelo) Alvarez played the role of the strong silent type in his first national media conference call to hype his super fight with Floyd Mayweather on Sept. 14, killing Mayweather with kindness instead of name calling on Tuesday.

Hewitt lets upset slip away against Youzhny

Rejuvenated at age 32, Lleyton Hewitt was two points away from reaching the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2006. Mikhail Youzhny would not let the tournament’s 2001 champion close the deal.