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EXCLUSIVE: BOYFRIEND FROM HEEL! Stiletto guru to the stars, 'Dr. Legs,' attacked by crazed strength-coach beau: authorities

Dr. Emily Splichal, a ‘celebrity podiatrist’ who teaches proper stiletto walking as through her company Catwalk Confidence, says she was beaten and kicked by boyfriend Sanjay Dev (right) in her Park Ave. apartment. read full story »

REAL GUN NUT: Arms-dealing city cop turned family home into weapons depot in alleged gun-running scheme

Federal agents raiding Rex Maralit's New Jersey home found numerous weapons inside, none of which were locked away, despite three children living there. Maralit — a 10-year NYPD veteran — allegedly teamed with brothers Ariel and Wilfredo to illegally sell guns to buyers in the Philippines.

SCARED TO DEATH: Family mourns Brooklyn dad of 8 who died after being pulled out of home by NYPD looking for phone thief

Carlos Alcis, 43, was grieved Saturday at a funeral in Crown Heights, where his family also criticized the NYPD for causing his untimely death.

Shellie Zimmerman's divorce demands: I want permanent life insurance — and BOTH of our dogs

George Zimmerman's wife Shellie is asking that he pay for a permanent life insurance policy with her as the sole beneficiary, according to a divorce petition. She also hopes to get the couple's dogs.

Suspect charged in senseless death of Brooklyn baby as detectives probe whether slay was retaliation for 2012 drive-by shooting

Daquan Breland, 23, faced the murder rap one day after cops arrested him without a struggle inside a Wilkes-Barre, Pa., apartment.

Twin terror bombings kill 15 in Somalian capital of Mogadishu

A restaurant near the country’s seat of government was the scene of mayhem as both a car bomb and a suicide bomb target a spot that was attacked last year.

Tokyo beats Madrid and Istanbul for 2020 Summer Olympics

Tokyo has been awarded the 2020 Olympics, capitalizing on its reputation as a “safe pair of hands” and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

Neighbors fume after Simon's baby mama moves in

World's tallest skyscrapers — or tallests shams? A lot of new towers fudge it with 'useless' needles

The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat says that a lot of new skyscrapers fudge the height factor by adding huge, ‘useless’ needles on top. Looking at you, WTC.

Raissman: Rex Ryan ain't too proud to beg for Jet love

On ESPN-98.7, Mike Greenberg/Mike Golic were ending their interview with the Jets coach, bidding him adieu. Ryan was not finished.“Greenie, I want to say this. I challenge you."

Lupica: Searching for the real Rex Ryan as fans wait to see which Rex shows up

They asked Rex Ryan on Friday about comments he’d made saying he thought the Jets were going to be better than people thought now that ESPN has Rex’s team 32 out of 32 in its preseason power ratings.

Teen watched friend's mother's murder over video chat

A Massachusetts high schooler who watched a friend's mother's horrific murder over video chat said the woman's killer was "wide-eyed" with fury and saying "You've got to die" as he repeatedly plunged the knife into her.

Virginia man took 'upskirt' photos of women at the Lincoln Memorial: cops

A Virginia voyeur chose the sixteenth president’s memorial statue as his prime spot to shoot under-the-skirt photographs of unsuspecting women.

Connecticut's lobster trapping put is on hold until November to save populations

The first seasonal closure of Long Island Sound to lobster trapping begins Sunday and will last through late November in an attempt to save dwindling populations.

A MORATORIUM ON PORN? Third adult film actor tests positive for HIV as trade group calls for indefinite shutdown of industry

The U.S. porn industry may shut down for the second time in a month after a third actor reportedly tested positive for HIV this week.

Man wielding samurai-style swords stunned, arrested

A samurai-sword wielding California man who was tasered and then arrested on Friday night was taken to a hospital for psychological evaluation, police said Saturday. Hung Anh Nguyen, 29, was allegedly swinging a 19-inch and a 27-inch blade in a Santa Ana shopping center, according to NBC LA.

Before any Syria action, EU ministers want to see UN inspector’s report on gas attack

European Union officials condemn the Assad government’s apparent use of chemical weapons, but they still want any response needed to go through the United Nations.

Disgraced former CIA boss David Petraeus backs military action in Syria

Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus, pushed out of the CIA over a lurid affair with his biographer, has stepped out in favor of a military intervention that would punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

San Francisco parks worker busted after fatally running over Zen monk who was with her 11-month-old daughter and dog: cops

Police say they found Thomas Burnoski, 57, with his green maintenance vehicle near Holly Park in the city's Bernal Heights neighborhood shortly after he allegedly struck Christine Svanemyr.

Bru-NO! NY and NJ slam pick for Super Bowl halftime show

Stork once suspected of spying in Egypt found dead by authorities

Mahmoud Hassib, the head of Egypt’s southern protected areas, said Saturday that local residents found the dead bird on an island in the Nile, south of the ancient city of Aswan.

Female NYPD cop sues sergeant over lewd comments and text messages

A female NYPD cop claims she was harassed by a sergeant who wrote lewd comments in her official memo book and told her “you look and dress like a prostitute,” according to a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn Federal Court.

It's just not twerking! Liam, Miley on rocks

SOMETHING'S AFOOT: Heel held in string of Bronx foot-fetish crimes

Calvin Presinal, 28, was arrested Friday and charged with attempted rape, three counts of assault and three counts of strangulation.

Michigan mom tries to kill self, autistic teen daughter: cops

The mother of an autistic teen was arrested for the botched suicide-murder attempt that left them both unconscious, authorities said. Kelli Stapleton, 45, and her daughter Issy, 14, were hospitalized after police found them in the family's van where coal had been burned with the windows rolled up.

Meth found hidden in picture frames of religious artwork

Customs officers say they found a kilogram of methamphetamine hidden in two large picture frames of religious artwork. The frames were delivered to a Pittsburgh store from Mexico.

WATCH Queens thief snatches necklace from girl, 3, at McDonald's

A sticky-fingered fiend grabbed a gold chain from a 3-year-old girl’s neck as the child and her mother had lunch at a McDonald’s restaurant in Queens, police said Friday.

Brooklyn man may be brain dead after unprovoked Union Square hate attack

A black man yelled “I’m going to punch the first white man I see!” moments before he dropped an innocent man with a haymaker in Union Square, putting the victim in a coma, authorities said.

'Drunk, jobless’ wasps may pose danger to UK: experts

Wasps already put a damper on many summer events, but now that they've taken to the bottle—so to speak—they may be even more of a menace. Experts have said billions of wasps in the UK are now "drunk" and "jobless," having supplied their queen with enough nectar and are now "feasting on fermented fruit" to pass the time.

Bey, Blue Ivy enjoy final days of summer

Name recognition a major hurdle as Rep. Pete King mulls run for presidency in 2016

Rep. Pete King is in New Hampshire to address Republicans as part of a weekend visit to explore the possibility of a presidential bid in 2016.

FOUR SHOT at North Carolina anti-violence rally sponsored by mothers group

Gunfire broke out at a Thursday night anti-violence vigil in Charlotte sponsored by Mothers of Murdered Offspring. Police have made no arrests in the case.

Woman stabs live-in boyfriend to death inside their home: police

Shoshana Gweta, 38, plunged a knife into John Gillespie’s abdomen as the two fought in their Ocean Ave. home on Thursday around 6:15 p.m., cops said.

JOYRIDE OVER! Cops arrest speed demon 'Afroduck' who raced 26.5 miles around Manhattan in just 24 minutes

Cops put the brakes Thursday night on the speed demon billed as “Afroduck” — the demented driver who videotaped his 24-minute, high-speed lap around Manhattan.

Lamar’s addiction was ‘so extreme,’ dealer cut him off: report

Dennis Rodman says dictator pal Kim Jung Un wants to 'change things'

Rodman, who reportedly watched basketball and had dinner with Kim, says the leader encouraged him to say 'very good things' about North Korea when he returned to the United States.

NEVER FORGET: Take a look inside the underground 9/11 Museum as artifacts are installed ahead of 12th anniversary

The museum, opening in spring 2014, will be housed in the sacred ground beneath the place where the twin towers once stood.

California sends ‘fat letters’ informing parents their children are overweight

In an effort to combat childhood obesity, schools in California have begun sending out what have been dubbed “fat letters” to the parents of overweight children.

Rep. Pete King makes trip to New Hampshire to announce he's running for President

During an interview on a New Hampshire radio station, the New York Republican became the first GOP member to throw his hat into the ring for 2016.

Shining stars: See celebs we spotted at Fashion Week

Nonessential U.S. diplomats ordered to leave Lebanon over security fears

The State Department ordered nonessential U.S. diplomats to leave Lebanon due to security concerns Friday as the Obama administration and Congress debate military strikes on neighboring Syria.

President Obama to make public address on a Syrian attack, citing ‘threat to global peace and security’

President Obama said he will take his pitch for a military strike directly to the skeptical American people on Tuesday, warning that failure to punish Syria's president would be “a threat to global peace and security.”

Ads with abused Hindu goddesses highlight plague of domestic violence in India

The shocking images depict Saraswati, Durga and Lakshmi with bloody lips, black eyes and cuts on their beautiful faces.

Night of mayhem leaves nine men shot — one fatally — across the city

Nine people were shot — one fatally — across the city late Friday night into early Saturday, police said.

Autos

NYPD officer gets a free ride when Toyota discovers he's their 50-millionth customer

Toyota gives this New York police officer the surprise of his life.

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Sports

Gardner leads Michigan past Irish

Devin Gardner threw four touchdown passes, including a victory-sealing connection to Drew Dileo with 4:18 left, and the dual-threat quarterback wearing No. 98 to honor Tom Harmon ran for a score to lead No. 17 Michigan to a 41-30 win over No. 14 Notre Dame on Saturday night in front of an NCAA-record crowd of 115,109.

NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 1 far from sure thing for many teams

From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.

End Zone: 'Eight Men Out' still relevant 25 years later

The three men were all Williams College students who overlapped by a couple years when they studied in Williamstown, Mass. in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The eldest, Gordon Clapp, befriended David Strathairn and John Sayles.

The Score: Ten things to love about Sunday

The time is finally upon us. Summer has come and gone, the leaves are beginning to fall and football is back. NFL Sundays are beyond reproach, and here are my top 10 reasons why I love them.

Rosie goes topless for steamy Bazaar magazine shoot

Total transformation! Gina Gershon as Donatella Versace

Sen. McCain plays poker as Kerry argues for strike against Syria

While President Obama’s top aides were gambling the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would back a military strike on Syria, Sen. John McCain was playing poker on his iPhone.

Ariel Castro dead: Cleveland kidnapper of 3 women hangs himself

Ariel Castro, the monster convicted of kidnapping and keeping three women as sex slaves in his Cleveland, Ohio, home was found hanging in his prison cell Tuesday, correction officials said.

One student dead, three others injured in Texas high school stabbing

Joshua Broussard, a sophomore at Houston's Spring High School, was identified to KHOU by family as the sole fatality of the fight that broke out around 7:10 a.m.

Porn industry rocked again as second actor tests positive for HIV

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.

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GET OFF THE FIELD! Seacrest booed by football fans

WATCH DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT: Girl's twerk video goes horribly wrong

Twerking is the hot new fad, but for one girl it only left her burned. A video is heating up on YouTube showing a young unidentified blond girl doing the butt-shaking craze.

SEE IT Major league journeyman comes within INCHES of throwing perfect game

Yusmeiro Petit’s bid for a perfect game was broken up by Eric Chavez’s two-out single in the ninth inning, but the right-hander got the next batter to close out the San Francisco Giants’ 3-0 victory.

New Mexico firefighter Token Adams — missing for a week in New Mexico forest — found dead

The body of Token Adams, a 41-year-old U.S. Forest Service fighter who disappeared Aug. 30 while checking a report of smoke, was found Friday in a remote area not far from a road at about, authorities said.

Cops find teens’ fingerprints on murdered World War II veteran's car

Police said in an affidavit that Demetrius Glenn and Kenan Adams-Kinard, both 16, killed Delbert "Shorty" Belton, pictured, on Aug. 22 while he sat in his car.

Serena cruises into another U.S. Open final — and Azarenka gets a title rematch

Serena Williams is a win away from her second straight U.S. Open title after rolling through Li Na 6-0, 6-3 in the semifinals. Williams will play second-seeded Victoria Azarenka Sunday in a rematch of last year’s final.

Chobani says mold that triggered recall does not carry disease

Yogurt maker Chobani says the mold that triggered a recall of some of its Greek yogurt cups this week is not associated with foodborne illnesses like salmonella or E. coli.

THE FILTERED FRONTIER: NASA debuts its Instagram account with stunning moon photos to mark launch of latest lunar probe

NASA is going where more than a million people have gone before. The space agency officially joined Instagram on Friday.

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.

KATE UPTOWN: Supermodel pays to ride — just like us!

Simon: I may be rich, but that doesn't mean my unborn son will be

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.

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.

Man stabs fellow bicyclist to death in Brooklyn brawl

A Brooklyn brawl between bicyclists ended with one of the cyclists stabbing the other to death, authorities said Friday.

Woman dies in 2010 waiting in the snow for 2 hours for ambulance but judge says family can't sue because SHE didn't call 911

Judge rules boyfriend of Kathleen Thomas was not a relative so family could not sue for negligence after Thomas suffered supposed heart attack and fell unconscious in December 2010.

Comics & Games

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SEE IT: 'RoboCop' remake trailer unveiled

CHILD SLAY PLOT: New Jersey fifth-grader planned massive attack on classmates in his middle school: cops

Juvenile charges have been filed against a New Jersey fifth grader whom police say was plotting to use “sophisticated weapons” to carry out an elaborate attack against students at his middle school.

BBQ fire destroys 64 cars, sends crowd running at French stunt show

Two men who forgot to put out a barbecue forced hundreds of stunt show spectators in France to run for their lives after it set dozens of cars on fire, police said.

Wealthy Chicago man buys billboard ad to find date

Gordon Engle is looking for love, and he hopes this giant billboard ad may just do the trick.

SEE IT Youth football player hurdles the defense on his way to the end zone

None of Peyton Manning’s seven touchdown passes Thursday night for the Broncos could top what some 11-year-old kid did on a football field in Tennessee.

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PHOTOS Women's shoes under $100

Need a great new pair of shoes this fall? Check out the Daily News' top picks.

Joe Jonas says he and a few others have dumped Taylor Swift

Joe Jonas admitted he was one of many to give Taylor Swift lyrical inspiration. Heartbreak has been the recipe for success for the 24-year-ol singer, who has dated and broken up with some of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors.

LIFTOFF! NASA moon probe treats sky gazers on the East Coast

NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space.

Ryan Gosling turned down ‘Grey’ role: report

Ryan Gosling could have been Christian Grey, but turned it down.

Kristin Cavallari forced to post bail for driving license infraction

Cavallari got more than she bargained for racing through Chicago on Friday.

'After Midnight' could show the real Fantasia

“American Idol” alum Fantasia Barrino is planning something revealing.

Katey Sagal's revved for final 'Sons of Anarchy' ride

“We’re all kind of attracted to that dark, motorcycle kind of sexy world,” the 59-year-old actress says. “Even though it’s criminal.”

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Jessica 'felt for' Kim K. during pregnancy

From one new celeb mom to another - Jessica Simpson is sticking up for her recently pregnant pal.

Are Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher engaged?

Are Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher planning a trip down the aisle? The former "That 70's Show" costars turned lovers have recently sparked engagement rumors as Kunis was spotted with a gold band on her wedding ring finger as she picked up a bouquet of flowers in Studio City, Calif. on Wednesday.

Cronut makers latest creation

The man who brought the world the cronut has released the sequel to his pastry wizardry, a "magic souffle."

Mel Gibson clashes with cops

The hot-tempered actor got into a tiff with Malibu police at a DUI checkpoint.

Diana biopic panned as 'atrocious' in Britain

UK critics not pleased with Naomi Watts film, which recounts Princess Di' love affair with Dr. Hasnat Khan.

Sci-fi author A.C. Crispin dies at 63

Crispin, whose full name was Ann Carol Crispin, also helped run the watchdog website Writer Beware.

'1984' tops list of novels people lie about reading

New survey reveals that more than half of people lie about having read classic works to appear smarter.

Kanye announces tour with Kendrick Lamar

Kanye West is taking his "Yeezus" show on the road this fall.

Jil Sander launching new scent for men

Ultrasense is the first fragrance by the German designer since her return to her namesake label.

Birth rates stabilize in the U.S.: report

As teen birth rates drop, more women in their 30s and 40s are having kids, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jaime Herrera Beutler, after ‘miracle’ birth, eyes House return for Syria vote

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) is getting back to work just five weeks after her “miracle baby” was born prematurely with a typically fatal condition. Though the infant remains hospitalized, Beutler said this week she’ll return to Congress to vote on President Obama’s plan to strike Syria.

Katie sports major engagement bling

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

Ashley Morrison, wife of disgraced former Channel 2 anchor Rob, bolts anchor gig citing 'long commute'

"CBS MoneyWatch" anchor Ashley Risk Morrison, the wife of disgraced former Channel 2 anchor Rob Morrison, abruptly resigned from her high profile TV job on Wednesday.

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

Riley Cooper’s troublesome season continued on Thursday, as the Eagles wide receiver got into it with a teammate during practice.

James Gandolfini’s will filed for probate

The Gandolfini family won’t go to the mattresses over the “Sopranos” star’s will. Actor James Gandolfini’s final wishes for his wealth were filed for probate Friday in Manhattan with no objections from either of his children, son Michael, 13, and daughter Lila, 11 months.

Doctor Who poetry book promises ode for every episode

A new, Kickstarter-funded volume will contain a poem for every installment of the cult British show from season one to seven.

WATCH: Katy Perry releases ‘Roar’ music video

Katy Perry has gone glamazon for her new music video. The pop star released the highly anticipated video for her newest single "Roar" Thursday.

Fashion Week Day 1: All about the pants

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off at Lincoln Center Thursday with spring/summer 2014 collections from big names BCBG Max Azria, Nicholas K, Desigual, Tadashi Shoji and Richard Chai LOVE.

Queen Latifah is the new face of Pantene

The rapper and actress will star in the haircare brand's new ad campaigns.

SEE colorful dresses and designs from New York Fashion Week Spring 2014

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 ...

Yelling at your teen can backfire: study

If you’re a parent of a teenager, researchers say that the best parenting advice is to talk, not yell. A new study released Wednesday finds that 13-year-old adolescents whose parents shouted at them suffered more symptoms of depression than their peers whose parents didn’t. The study involved nearly 1,000 two-parent families living in the US and is published online in the journal Child Development.

WATCH: Excited pups leap up, down to get in tub

These cute pups just couldn't wait to get in the tub. Adorable footage shows two tiny Dachshund puppies excitedly bounding upstairs after being called in for a bath.

Jack Nicholson through the years

Seen in nearly 70 movies since his debut in the late '50s, the New York City born actor is one of Hollywood's most prized assets. Take a look at Jack's most shining cinema moments ...

TGIF! See the hottest celeb pics of the week

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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 ...

CONFIDENTI@L: Casting '50 Shades' was a major pain

A slew of better-known stars rejected the steamy role, including Robert Pattinson.

Bodyguard to the stars tasered to death after breaking into home

A naked Norman Oosterbroek broke into a Miami mansion 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.

France's southern coast is not just for the wealthy

France’s sun-drenched south coast is well known as a haven for the world’s jet set.

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.

Women's shoes under $100

Need a great new pair of shoes this fall? Check out the Daily News' top picks.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Celebrities spotted front row

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 is officially underway, and the stars are out in style! Check out which celebs we spotted sitting front row ...

Jason Wu Spring 2014

All the looks on the Jason Wu runway at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day Two

See all the top looks from the runways during Day Two of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013 ...

Desigual Spring 2014

Bold prints and bright colors stole the show at Desigual during Day One of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 5, 2013 ...

Project Runway Spring 2014

Season 11 Project Runway teams sent their best looks down the runway at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013.

Richard Chai LOVE Spring 2014

Wide leg pants, shirt dresses and jackets were on display at the Richard Chai LOVE Spring 2014 runway show on Sept. 5, 2013 ...

1930s fashion models

In honor of New York Fashion Week, take a look back in time to see what models used to look like -- and what they used to wear -- in the 1930s.

Tadashi Shoji Spring 2014

Red carpet designer Tadashi Shoji sent gauzy, ethereal creations down the runway at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

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 ...

Sports

Miami knocks off No. 12 Florida, 21-16

As Miami began to celebrate its biggest win in years, Hurricanes coach Al Golden threw his right arm skyward and sprinted over to the Florida sideline for the traditional postgame handshake. He offered congratulations.

Tokyo beats Madrid and Istanbul for 2020 Olympics

Tokyo has been awarded the 2020 Olympics, capitalizing on its reputation as a “safe pair of hands” and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

Reds unveil Morgan sculpture; banned Rose allowed to attend

The last time the core members of the Big Red Machine were assembled on a baseball field, they were celebrating their second consecutive World Series championship at the old Yankee Stadium in 1976.

Rex Sox CF Ellsbury put in a boot, no date for return

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury is now wearing a protective boot on his injured right foot, and there is no timetable for his return to the lineup.

Mexico coach fired after embarrassing loss to Honduras

After an embarrassing home loss against Honduras at Estadio Azteca, Jose Manuel De la Torre has been fired as the manager of Mexico and will be replaced by Luis Fernando Tena, the coach who led Mexico to an Olympic gold medal.

Raissman: Manziel as made-for-TV villain is good for business

The money-grubbing, win-at-all costs world of college football is a sport that has everything except a made-for-TV villain. It has one now: Johnny Manziel. The high-riding, autograph-signing, Texas A&M Heisman-winning quarterback has it all going.

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.

Notre Dame and Michigan ready to tangle in prime-time showdown

The Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry has been kicked up a notch, putting Saturday’s prime-time game even more in the spotlight. Notre Dame opted out of a contract with Michigan last year.

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.

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