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'There was never a chimpanzee in the office': Real 'Wolf of Wall Street' executive claims underage three-way, dwarf-throwing antics in film are complete fabrication

Danny Porush, played by Jonah Hill in "The Wolf of Wall Street," spoke out about the crazy office antics in the movie, taken from a memoir by Porush's co-worker Jordan Belfort. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: NY Charter school locks boy, 5, in padded cell dubbed 'calm-down room' until he wets his pants, suffers anxiety attack

A tiny padded room at KIPP Star Washington Heights Elementary School was a real-life nightmare for two young boys who were repeatedly detained in the tot cells, the Daily News has learned.

6-year-old boy suspended from school for sexual harassment after giving his 'girlfriend' a kiss on the cheek

Hunter Yelton, of Canon City, gave his “girlfriend” a peck on the cheek at school, leading to his suspension from school on Monday, KRDO in Colorado reported.

Hasidic gay-bashers wore watchmen’s jackets, NYPD’s Ray Kelly says

The gang of Hasidic men who allegedly bashed a Brooklyn fashion student while spewing anti-gay slurs may have been members of a neighborhood watch, police said Tuesday.

Judge rejects bid to toss shoplifting case against girl found with dead baby in bag at Manhattan Victoria's Secret

A Manhattan judge rejected a bid to toss a shoplifting case against a teenage girl who was found with a dead baby in a shopping bag at a midtown Victoria's Secret.

DEVELOPING Body pulled from frigid Potomac River suspected to be disgraced D.C. cop facing child porn charge: report

A man pulled from the frigid Potomac River on Tuesday night is believed to be Marc Washington, a disgraced Washington, D.C. cop accused of producing child pornography while on duty.

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EXCLUSIVE Gonzalez: Bronx soccer stadium deal near Yankee Stadium offers big incentives to Arab firm

City officials are scampering to sign a deal by the end of this month for $300 million in tax-free bonds that would allow the Yankees and a royal from the United Arab Emirates to tear down one of the bankrupt Yankee Stadium garages and build a Major League Soccer stadium, two sources close to the talks have told the Daily News.

Louisiana boy, 13, sentenced to 3 years for killing sister, 5, with WWE wrestling moves

A 13-year-old boy will spend the next three years in juvenile detention after he killed his 5-year-old half-sister by dropping WWE moves like the “John Cena Slam” on the little girl this summer.

Popular Northern Calif. golf coach faces 65 child sex abuse charges

A popular Northern California junior golf coach 'groomed' his young students for sex for years before being busted Saturday on 65 felony child molestation charges, cops say.

Troubled ex-megachurch pastor in Florida found dead of apparent suicide — one year after resigning

A troubled Central Florida pastor who resigned last year from the megachurch he founded has died in an apparent suicide, according to his former church and local reports.

PHOTOS World leaders gather to give final farewell to the late anti-apartheid hero

Rain wasn't enough to keep the crowds away as world leaders arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, to remember the former South African president. Mandela died at age 95.

Obama's main message at the memorial: 'We, too, must act' on justice, peace

Finish what Nelson Mandela started. That was the message President Obama delivered Tuesday in an electrifying eulogy for Mandela that had the crowd in a South African soccer stadium on its feet and cheering wildly.

Ruiz: Obama-Castro handshake much more than just a gesture

When is a handshake not just a handshake? When it happens between the presidents of Cuba and the United States, two countries whose enmity has lasted well over half a century and resisted all attempts to normalize relations.

PHOTOS Farewell to an icon: Nelson Mandela's life in pictures

South African President Nelson Mandela spent nearly three decades in prison during his struggle against apartheid. Take a look back at the international icon's life.

Cops to Blaz: Even Brooklyn home will be safe

Bill de Blasio's dilemma on where to live shouldn’t hinge on security worries — his Brooklyn rowhouse could be made just as safe as Gracie Mansion, police sources say.

Sickening details emerge about abuse of 11-year-old boy found cuffed with dead chicken tied to neck

A North Carolina couple was indicted on a slew of child abuse charges this week, nearly one month after an 11-year-old boy was found cuffed to their front porch with a dead chicken tied to his neck.

Detroit Father of two boys, 4 and 1, killed in house fire faces manslaughter and child abuse charges

Kevin Deon Washington, 37, faces up to 19 years behind bars after his 4- and 1-year-old sons were killed in a massive fire at their northwest Detroit home on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE Bill Bratton wants to see NYPD supervisors' résumés ahead of his return as Commissioner

Incoming Police Commissioner Bill Bratton is demanding to see résumés from about 200 supervisors in the NYPD — including the man he beat for the top job, Chief of Department Philip Banks, the Daily News has learned. NYPD supervisors rushed to polish their proof of skills and experience after the edict was issued Tuesday in a departmentwide message, sources told The News.

Curtis Granderson tweaks New York Yankees, says he’s been told 'true New Yorkers are Mets fans'

Curtis Granderson not only put on a Mets jersey for the first time Tuesday, but he took on the long-suffering fanbase on his shoulders and the franchise's new $60-million outfielder lobbed a salvo across town.

Texas woman pleads guilty to ricin-laced letters for Obama

A Texas woman has pleaded guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

Hilaria flaunts post-baby body in Hawaii

End of Ponzi scheme made Bernie Madoff weep, witness says

Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, arrested five years ago Wednesday, wept as he told his right hand man that the multi-billion dollar scam was about to implode, a Manhattan jury heard Tuesday.

WARNING: GRAPHIC Botched surgery causes soccer ball-sized hernia growing out of his stomach

Yves Rivest, 36, a former sanitation worker from Montreal, Canada, was in a coma for three weeks after he was hit by a garbage truck and woke up to find his intestines outside his body.

Cuomo tax relief panel does more upstate than for city homeowners

City homeowners were largely left out in the cold Tuesday by the governor’s special tax relief commission — although renters may get a break.

NY real estate mogul Kent Swig targeted in paternity court docs

A single mother of seven says real estate titan Kent Swig is the father of her 2-month-old baby — but his lawyers say it’s scientifically impossible.

Dog bites man, after cop siccs canine on him

It’s the classic case of dog bites man — until its revealed that a cop shoved the angry canine into the man’s car. A North Carolina officer sicced a police dog on Johnnie Williams even after he had attempted surrender for ramming his car through a DWI checkpoint, shocking new video released Monday shows.

'NY’s MTA workers perform some of the toughest — and most thankless — jobs in our city': Daily News’ panel of judges eyes Hometown Heroes in Transit

These unlikely heroes drive buses, clean subways and work token booths — when they’re not saving lives, fighting teen gangs or chasing down criminals.

Arizona man crashes Christmas party, shoots and kills 1 guest while injuring another

Daniel Taylor, 18, allegedly opened fire at a Christmas party in Tempe, Ariz., sending one to the hospital and another to the grave. He apparently tried to crash the party twice before returning with a gun.

In the driver’s seat: Mary Barra named CEO of General Motors, becomes first woman to head major car company

Barra, 51, GM's product development chief, started her 33-year career with the auto maker as a college "co-op" student.

Get your rose ready! Catherine Giudici sizzles in Miami

Brooklyn man on trial for killing sex hookup and stealing his rock guitar

Tyshawn Augustus, 27, is charged with killing promising rock musician Troy Young exactly four years ago, duping his way into a Carroll Gardens apartment by offering sexual favors.

Woman nabbed at Kennedy Airport with 2.5 kilos of cocaine in her girdle gets two years in jail

Michelle Blassingale, 36, was nabbed at Kennedy Airport on Jan. 26 after Customs and Border Protection officers noticed her and partner, Priscilla Pena, walking "with an awkward gait."

Multitasking Gisele breastfeeds daughter while getting glammed up

YOU'VE GOT JAIL: 'Sexual cyber terrorist' gets five years in prison for extorting nude pictures from more than 350 women

A California man described as a prolific “sexual cyber terrorist” is getting five years in the slammer for using his hacking skills to pray on unsuspecting women.

Faulty breast implant firm's founder given four years in jail

A disgraced French businessman was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday for filling tens of thousands of breast implants with industrial grade silicone.

$35M lawsuit by New York state senator’s ex stays in play after she’s found

She was lost but now she’s found. Karla Giraldo, the slashed gal pal of former New York state Sen. Hiram Monserrate, has talked to her lawyers for the first time in months, thanks to the Daily News.

Woman’s severe allergy to BOOKS forces her to drop out of college

An English student has been forced to drop out of college - because of a deadly allergy to books. Kirsty Ashman's severe allergies meant that grimy student hangouts and dusty lecture halls could be deadly.

Montana State University bans hard liquor at frat house after female student says she was raped at party

Montana State University imposed a ban on hard liquor for the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity after a female student reported being raped at a party.

Satanists plan to erect monument next to Ten Commandments slab at Oklahoma State Capitol

A New-York based group of Satanists is seeking to erect its own monument at the Oklahoma State Capitol — right next to a structure depicting the Ten Commandments.

Hundreds of Ukrainian police officers storm Kiev protestors over pact with EU

Protesters shouted "Shame!" ''We will stand!" and sang the Ukrainian national anthem as hundreds of police stormed a protest camp in the central square of the Ukrainian capitol Tuesday.

Ohio family’s Shiba Inu dogs played too rough with baby, killing her, cops say

Two parents awoke to a horrific scene Tuesday when they found their baby, not yet 3 months old, mauled to death by the family’s two dogs in their Columbus, Ohio condo.

PICTURED: The two teen brothers charged with killing Iraq war vet as he responded to a Craigslist ad for an iPad he planned to give his parents

Two Indianapolis brothers were charged for the senseless killing of an Iraq war veteran responding to a Craigslist ad for an iPad for sale last week, prosecutors said.

Cop killed in crash at Ed Koch Bridge trouble spot in Queens

A cop was killed in a car crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge exit ramp in Queens early Tuesday — the same spot where four motorists were seriously injured and a pedestrian killed two years ago.

wow Shipwreck hunter finds Civil War-era ship lost for 152 years

A Civil War-era ship lost in the Great Lakes for more than 150 years has been discovered by a daredevil wreck hunter.

Facebook gets emotional: Social media site may introduce 'Sympathize' button

"Sympathize" my Facebook post? That could soon be possible, as the social networking site looks at adding a button for more somber occasions.

Charles Saatchi never scrutinized sky-high credit bills related to Nigella Lawson and her assistants: accountant

Rahul Gajjar, the long-time accountant for Lawson’s ex-husband Charles Saatchi, revealed that Saatchi simply paid off the sky-high bills each month and Gajjar never scrutinized the charges, according to reports.

FILM REVIEW Gandalf, Bilbo dazzle again in new 3-D 'Hobbit' adventure

GRANNY GET YOUR GUN: Gun-toting 98-year-old still enjoys the thrill of the hunt — SEE THE VIDEO

Katie Watson has been bagging deer, turkeys, quails and rabbits since she was just 10 years old. Now 88 years later, the near-centenarian is still a force to be reckoned with as she flawlessly shoots bottles and cans from her North Carolina backyard.

Sports

NFL power rankings: Eagles rise up in the snow; Cowboys crumbling

Some things are so predictable. The Cowboys falling apart in December. Dan Snyder falling out of love with his head coach. The Saints winning at home. Snow in the Northeast. And so, for once, are the Daily News NFL power rankings.

Madden: After Grandy, Mets' holiday shopping spree likely finished

Now that Curtis Granderson is officially in the fold, for what Sandy Alderson Tuesday half-jokingly termed “your basic boiler-plate $60 million contract,” there is this perception of precious few dollars being left in the Mets’ winter kitty to address all their other needs.

Tough task to make Seattle Mariners jewel of Emerald City

Manu Alfau, a 33-year-old chef from Santo Domingo, backed his maroon Ford Ranger, adorned with a Seattle Seahawks “12th Man” sticker on the gas-tank cover, onto the sidewalk at 100 Prefontaine Place on Tuesday afternoon.

Cano heading to Seattle for physical, father says

The Mariners’ new $240 million man, Robinson Cano, was on his way to the Emerald City from his native Dominican Republic Tuesday evening, according to his father, Jose.

Autos

General Motors makes history by appointing the auto industry’s first female CEO

Mary Barra will become the car industry’s first female CEO on January 15, 2014.

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Jessica Hart heats up Miami with sizzling bikini photo shoot

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Did Derek Jeter's golden smile save man from apparent heart attack?

NY Tourism is booming, set to bring 55M visitors in 2014

A record 54.3 million tourists are expected to visit the city this year, giving a vital boost to the economy, Mayor Bloomberg said Tuesday.

Aspartame deemed safe by European Union regulators

The artificial sweetener aspartame - widely used in low-calorie soft drinks - poses no health risks at currently approved consumption levels, the European Union's food safety watchdog said on Tuesday.

Thieves make off with $40K croc coat from swanky retailer

A twenty-something robbery team, in a brazen Midtown robbery, swiped a $40,000 crocodile skin coat from a high-end E. 57th St. retailer, police said Tuesday.

South Carolina sheriff refuses to publicly honor Nelson Mandela by lowering flag to half-staff

Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark said he believed the lowering of the flag to half-staff was a tribute that should be reserved for U.S. citizens.

CASH DRUGS AND GUNS: Cops bust 20 in white supremacist gang sting — shut down major meth operation

A sweeping crackdown on white supremacist gangs in eastern Multnomah County included more than 40 indictments for violent crimes and drug manufacturing.

Cha-Ching! Ex-British PM Tony Blair worth over $123 million

Tony Blair is the $123 million man. The former British prime minister has racked up a staggering fortune since leaving office in 2007, it's emerged.

‘Timely’ law on emergency responses honors 4-year-old killed in NYC car crash

The City Council on Tuesday honored 4-year-old Ariel Russo, killed by a car on a Manhattan sidewalk, by imposing new requirements on how the city reports 911 response times.

Not too bright: Couple calls 911 over forgotten McDonalds hash browns

An Arizona couple was cited for assault after they chucked food at a McDonald's worker for forgetting their hash browns.

Tila Tequila in shock Facebook rant: Hitler was a 'sweet kid'

It's a boy! Kate Winslet gives birth to third child

SHAKE YOUR END ZONE! NFL begins cruising to find fans with the best touchdown moves ahead of the Super Bowl

Amid the runup to the Super Bowl, the NFL is encouraging fans to create their own end-zone dances — the league’s latest effort to get the nation’s 14 nonfans involved in the Big Game.

Chirlane McCray dishes on role as New York’s first First Lady in years

McCray, whose husband Bill de Blasio will take over at City Hall Jan. 1, dished to Elle magazine on the part she played in her husband’s mayoral campaign — and about how she might contribute in the future.

LAPD busts hoaxer who prank called coaches about job openings

The LAPD busted a notorious hoaxer who punked top coaches into believing they were getting offers for high-profile gigs.

'They said stay down f----t, stay the f--- down': Black student alleges Hasidic men viciously attacked him in Brooklyn

A black fashion student says he was brutally attacked by a gang of Hasidic men who shouted anti-gay slurs at him while he was walking through Williamsburg after a night of partying, the Daily News has learned.

Comics & Games

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David Beckham and Harper make hearts melt in cheek to cheek photo

Myers: All aboard Super Bowl train, or get out of the way! Traveling by car, not mass transit, will leave you sidelined in traffic

For the teams that make it to MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, the Road to the Super Bowl will have been a tough one. For fans coming to the game, well, there won’t be much of a road at all.

SUCKER PUNCH SHOCKER: Family sickened over viral video showing teen daughter getting pummeled by foul-mouthed schoolmate

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the foul-mouthed bully was arrested Dec. 5 on charges of assault with bodily injury. They didn't identify her because she's a minor.

HAMILL: 'We are making the stadium as pristine as the Gates of Heaven' – Mandela funeral preparations gave stadium workers a front seat to history

It’s been a personal mission for the workers scrubbing the floors and seats of the giant First National Bank Stadium in Soweto, South Africa,.

'Sit the ---- down!' Nets coach Jason Kidd cursed out assistant Lawrence Frank in blowup: report

Lawrence Frank might be banished from the Nets, but the details surrounding his rocky relationship with Jason Kidd continue to be a hot topic.

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PHOTOS The Angels have landed!

See all the action from the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

CONFIDENTI@L 'Good Day New York' appearance shows Susan Boyle's a trouper

While Susan Boyle's music may sound effortless, Confidenti@l has learned it’s everything but.

TV REVIEW 'Rodeo Girls'

A&E takes an interesting subject and turns it into standard reality-show fodder.

'Smaug' targets women with elven archer Tauriel

The women’s rights movement has made it to Middle-earth.

Bloom, Lilly dazzle at 'Hobbit' European premiere

Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson were among the red carpet arrivals at the European premiere of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' at Cinestar in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 9, 2013.

Bieber chats up topless mystery blonde in Australia

Justin Bieber soaked up in the sun alongside a topless blond. The Biebs, 19, was spotted chatting with a scantily clad mystery gal poolside at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Perth, Australia on Sunday.

McKellen hits back at Damian Lewis' 'fruity actor' slam

Sir Ian McKellen doesn't take wizard-shaming in stride. The legendary actor, who has portrayed the wizard Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" and “Hobbit” film franchises, responded to comments made by "Homeland" star Damian Lewis.

'Shameless' indeed! Emmy strips down for Esquire

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

Did R. Kelly create the most disgusting album ever?

Justin Timberlake may have brought sexy back. But leave it to R. Kelly to reclaim the sleaze.

The best cruises of 2014

Check out the upcoming year's finest floating trips, revealed by U.S. News.

SEE IT 'Godzilla' stomps terrified city in new trailer

They're hoping the Godzilla reboot will smash the box offices.

Oprah Winfrey taps 'The Invention of Wings' for book club

The novelist wrote 2002's “The Secret Life of Bees.”

EXCLUSIVE Walker death car had 'tricky' clutch

Eric Olberz, 50, who used to own the red Porsche believes driver lost traction on a patch of oil or gravel.

Sandberg praises 'powerful' Pantene ad

Hair care ad grabs attention of Sheryl Sandberg with its take on gender stereotypes in the workplace.

Julie Andrews did not watch ‘The Sound of Music Live!’

More than 18 million watched Carrie Underwood as Maria, but Julie Andrews wasn't among them.

PHOTOS Cabbies show their 'sexy' side

Forget beefy cowboys and firefighters - NYC taxi drivers take center stage in their own 'sizzling' calendar.

'Friday Night Lights' reboot not happening

Clear eyes, full hearts…but no movie reboot for you, 'Friday Night Lights' fans.

Kim K. defends giving only 10% of proceeds to typhoon charity

The 33-year-old reality starlet took to her blog to defend herself after being attacked by critics.

Draco Rosa's pain as cancer returns

The ex-Menudo singer was on the road celebrating his cancer-free life when he got news of a new battle.

Chanel draws inspiration from Dallas

Inspiration for Metiers d'Art show will come from Dallas, where Coco Chanel was once given a warm welcome.

Fetish model: Toxic implants nearly destroyed my career

Elizabeth Cathey, 26, was devastated to find the implants would be removed, and could not be replaced.

PHOTOS World leaders and famous names gather for Mandela memorial

See who was spotted at the service for the anti-apartheid hero.

SEE IT New 'Jupiter Ascending' trailer debuts

Team behind "The Matrix" is back with another sci-fi whirlwind of a trailer for "Jupiter Ascending."

Courteney Cox, Johnny McDaid spark romance rumors

She may have confirmed relationship by bringing a mystery man to Jennifer Aniston's holiday party.

That's a wrap for 'Californication'

Showtime series, which stars David Duchovny, will end after a 12-episode season starting in April.

Jeter for Mayor? Yankees receive votes in NYC race

When Derek Jeter’s baseball days are done, at least some New Yorkers would like to see him in City Hall.

Miley Cyrus named best artist of the year

The former child star has twerked her way to the top in MTV's annual rankings.

Lamar Odom gets probation in DUI case

Lamar Odom pleaded no contest Monday to a drunken driving charge, and accepted a sentence of three years' probation and three months of alcohol abuse treatment.

Victoria Justice dating Pierson Fode?

Victoria Justice may not kiss and tell but sources indicate she's got a new man in her life.

How to choose the best cruise

With a growing number of vessels on the ocean each year, finding the best is no easy feat.

Is Harry Styles leaving One Direction?

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey dishes all on VH1's 'The Gossip Table.'

EXCLUSIVE New film 'Lone Survivor' honors L.I. Navy SEAL hero

Taylor Kitsch was on hand for the emotional tribute.

Shake your end zone! Tips to create the flashiest touchdown dance

The NFL is encouraging fans to create their own end-zone dances.

UFC fighter Shane Del Rosario dies of heart attack at age 30

Del Rosario’s manager said the fighter’s doctors believe he had a congenital heart disorder.

Taking photos of everything may hamper your memory: study

Snapping photos of every detail of your happiest moments could be wrecking your ability to remember them, a new study finds.

Lizzie and Georgia May Jagger pose for yin-yang photo

Mick Jagger's stunning supermodel daughters donned lacy Alice Temperley dresses as they posed on board a Boeing 777-200 for a new British Airways photo shoot.

PHOTOS Miranda Kerr stuns in topless shoot for Harper's Bazaar

Been naughty? These stars have!

Smart running shoe helps improve your technique

While you may have apps or wearable sensorized gadgets to track your runs, you can now sport a pair of smart sneakers designed to help you improve your technique.

Justin Bieber visits Philippine typhoon victims

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber visited young victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

Adam Sandler tops Forbes' 2013 list of most overpaid actors

American comedian Adam Sandler topped Forbes' list of Hollywood's most-overpaid actors, commanding a high up-front fee while delivering middling returns, the magazine said on Monday.

Paris Hilton’s brother giving cops 'no cooperation' over alleged attack

The investigation is now in "standby mode."

Harry Styles takes Kendall Jenner to gay club in NYC

The duo, reportedly the new 'it' couple, was spotted at a popular gay bar on Saturday.

'Sound of Music’ actress Eleanor Parker dies at 91

Eleanor Parker, who was nominated for Academy Awards three times for her portrayals of strong-willed women and played a scheming baroness in "The Sound of Music," has died at 91.

Defending champ Evan Lysacek out of Sochi Games

Evan Lysacek won't participate in upcoming Olympic Games because of injury.

Karlie Kloss new face of Lancaster Paris

Shot by fashion photographer Guy Aroch, the latest campaign from Lancaster features Victoria's Secret sensation and general fashion star Karlie Kloss.

PHOTOS Dakota and Jamie share a kiss on '50 Shades' set

Check out these famous actors and actresses in action.

Kanye West compares onstage antics to being a cop, soldier at war

Thank the heavens Kanye West has "Yeezus" on his side. During a radio interview with SaturdayNightOnline.com, the rapper compared his daring stage maneuvers to the dangers facing a cop or a soldier at war.

SEE IT: It's a miserable life, according to British mag's holiday cover

The latest cover from British magazine That’s Life! teases holiday horrors like a mother being found dead under a Christmas tree and a rapist dad who dresses in a Santa costume.

PHOTOS Angelina Jolie and her daughter step out in matching shoes in Sydney

Celeb celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

THEATER REVIEW ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence'

Madeleine George’s techie drama at Playwrights Horizons is ambitious but buggy.

'Amish Mafia' on Discovery

All you need to know about the “Christmas episode” is they blow up Santa Claus.

SEE IT Shake your end zone ... into a winner

The NFL is encouraging fans to create their own end-zone dances.

CONFIDENTI@L CHA-CHING! Sam Champion forecast calls for flurry of bucks

Champion has left "GMA" for a gig on the Weather Channel.

WOR overhauls its schedule to battle WABC

It’s officially on between talk radio giants WOR (710 AM) and WABC (770 AM).

'Black Panties,' 'Live at the Cellar Door'

Justin Timberlake may have brought sexy back — but leave it to R. Kelly to reclaim the sleaze.

Rebecca Black debuts new song ‘Saturday’

Black's weekend party continues in her follow-up to her first hit, 'Friday.'

'Indiana Jones' will most likely return after Disney announcement

Disney's purchase of the distribution rights has whipped up a lot more interest.

'Bonnie & Clyde' makes getaway with huge ratings

The first half of the new miniseries on the notorious outlaw team drew 9.8 million combined viewers.

Meredith Baxter marries Nancy Locke

The "Family Ties" star wed her longtime partner, Nancy Locke.

Danica Patrick to host American Country Awards

The NASCAR driver will co-host the live Fox broadcast Tuesday night in Las Vegas with Trace Adkins.

Leighton Meester to make Broadway debut

Ex-'Gossip Girl' star will be in 'Of Mice and Men' with James Franco.

PHOTOS Kirsten Dunst shows off makeup-free complexion

How do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs?

REVIEW Apple iPad Air floats above competition

Apple's newest iPad remains the finest tablet in an increasingly crowded market.

REVIEW Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Ubisoft’s history-driven masterpiece sales into uncharted territory with pirate adventure that is stunning.

Fear of being single leads to settling: study

Some people are willing to settle for less just to be coupled up.

The battle begins in NYC radio war

WOR ends an era in New York radio and officially kicks off the new coming war with rival WABC.

VIDEO Sesame Street's Cookie Monster stars in 'The Lord of the Crumbs'

"Sesame Street" has jumped back into the movie parody game.

Mood sweater shows true feelings

A new sensorized sweater uses Galvanic Skin Response to change colors with your mood.

PHOTOS Amy Adams dazzles at 'American Hustle' premiere

See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

New trend: Blowout hairstyling bars attached to boutique fitness studios

Many offer various style menus, including curls, braids, and updos.

Carrie Underwood to critics: 'Mean people need Jesus'

From the top of the hills, Carrie Underwood is sounding off to critics.

PICTURED: Stars arrive at Aniston's holiday bash

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux sure know how to throw a star-studded party.

Miley Cyrus shows off blond bob hairdo

Miley Cyrus is taking a page out of Jennifer Aniston's book.

Gene therapy shows ‘extraordinarily high’ promise in curing blood cancers

Docs are reporting unprecedented success by using gene therapy.

Selena Gomez drops F-bomb, storms off Jingle Ball stage

It's hardly language fit for the holidays.

Party season sparks rise in hair-straightening injuries: study

New research finds that Christmas is the peak time for accidents with straightening irons.

Viagra may ease women’s period cramps: study

Viagra appears to alleviate moderate to severe menstrual cramps in women.

PHOTOS Say it isn't so! Pamela Anderson goes brunette

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off.

Susan Boyle reveals she has Asperger's syndrome

The Scottish singer has now decided to reveal her news publicly for the first time.

‘Gravity,’ ‘Her’ share top honor at L.A. Film Critics Awards

It's an awards season that's so far been full of contenders.

Good body image equals happier relationships: study

Women who are happy with their body image are more likely to be in happy romantic relationships.

New drug to treat hepatitis C approved by FDA

Sovaldi, also known as sofosbuvir, is seen as a potential cure for chronic infection.

PHOTOS NFL RECAP: See pictures from Sunday's action

The Chargers put the Giants out of their misery, and more...

PHOTOS National Geographic's 'Illuminating the World' photos

Readers can submit some of their most striking images of life after dark.

SEE IT Paul Walker car rally tribute at crash site

As fans continue to mourn the death of Fast & Furious star Paul Walker, thousands of friends, fans and car enthusiasts paid tribute to the actor by having a huge car rally near the fatal crash site in Valencia on Dec. 8, 2013.

Kate, William slammed for 'vulgar' renovation

Kate Middleton and Prince William are in trouble with their snooty neighbors because they have picked "vulgar"-colored tiles for their country home.

How a 'Hobbit' got Evangeline Lilly back on screen

The actress had dreamed of being an elf as a little girl every time she read her favorite book, “The Hobbit.”

Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig yuk it up with News readers during live chat

Yes, it wasn't a fantasy. Ben Stiller, the director and star of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” and Kristen Wiig, his co-star, actually did speak directly to Daily News readers and fans during Saturday afternoon's live chat.

Padma Lakshmi hits the beach to recover from hangover

The "Top Chef" host spent the day at the beach in Miami.

CONFIDENTI@L LiLo calls Hilton attack 'utter bullsh--'

The man who punched Barron Hilton in a bizarre Art Basel altercation was on the run from authorities Sunday.

STASI: Meet the Neanderthals of cable TV that set us back 100 years

News columnist Linda Stasi (inset): Martin Bashir (from left), or is it Basher, who has finally been dropped from MSNBC nearly three weeks after making shocking comments toward Sarah Palin.

'Cheri' is right in step with Colette

War is hell. So is love. Let’s dance. And let’s talk, too.

IT'S ON! Paris fires back at LiLo over attack on li'l brother

Sounding more like a Mafia boss than a hotel heiress, Paris Hilton told Lindsay Lohan on Saturday she better watch her back.

Tom Hanks goes toe-to-toe with Emma Thompson in 'Saving Mr. Banks'

It took about as long for Tom Hanks to grow out his mustache to play Walt Disney – roughly three weeks – as he did actually working on the set of “Saving Mr. Banks.”

Paula Deen: I’m ‘really, really happy to see 2013 gone’

Paula Deen couldn't be happier to see the beginning of 2014.

Paul Rudd, ‘Anchorman’ co-stars sing with One Direction on ‘SNL’

Paul Rudd brought his infamous "man band" to his opening monologue for "Saturday Night Live."

PHOTOS Let it snow! Eagles, Lions play in blizzard

The NFL often promotes football as a bad weather sport. It got its share in Philadelphia during the Eagles-Lions game.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show through the years

Supermodels come and go, but the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is forever. Take a look at all the scantily-clad beauties who have stomped the catwalk through the years ...

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs on CBS Dec. 10, 2013, but you can get a sneak peek at all the action right here ...

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure ... that is, except for ogling celebrity beach bods. Thus, we bring the two together for your viewing pleasure ...

Sexy celeb vacation Twitter photos

Since celebrities have no problem oversharing their luxurious lives on Twitter, you can live vicariously through them -- even when they're on vacation.

Bieber Fever: Justin Bieber through the years

The hair. The voice. The swooning legion of teenage fans. Of course, we could only be talking about singing sensation Justin Bieber. See his transformation from squeaky-clean star to wild child ...

The 18 coolest (and craziest!) car gifts this holiday season

Some awesome, some silly, and some literally for the car fan who has absolutely everything; our gift list will inspire you to pick the best present for that special car guy (or gal) in your life this holiday season.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

In memoriam: Stars we've lost in 2013

The Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost in 2013 ...

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' European premiere

Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson were among the red carpet arrivals at the European premiere of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' at Cinestar in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 9, 2013.

Celebrities going braless

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

Stars on set

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 ...

Sexiest magazine shoots

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

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

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

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.

Stars caught without makeup

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

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

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

Hollywood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

The women of Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are expecting a baby. They look elated while leaving a steakhouse in Los Angeles.

Holiday outfits that sparkle

It's your time to shine with these glittering looks, perfect for the holidays.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Jessica Hart heats up Miami with sizzling bikini photo shoot

The Australian stunner made waves as she posed for photographers on the shore in one sexy beach look after another.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 2

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

Kate Middleton's top style moments

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Supermodels show off their bikini bods

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Lady Gaga's latest style makeover

Lady Gaga doesn't just have a brand new album, she also has a brand new look. Check out her latest style transformation ...

Best selfies of all time

Kim Kardashian does it. The Pope does it. You've probably done it too. The word "selfie" has officially been declared Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries and we're celebrating the only way we know how -- by rounding up the greatest selfies of all time.

Stars who wear underwear as outerwear

The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties.

Lost Images of Linda Lovelace

More than 10 years after her death, Linda Lovelace arguably remains America's best known porn star. Rare photos have been unearthed by The Museum of Sex, now on display for the first time in 40 years.

Oxford University women's rugby team nude charity calendar

From the looks of these calendars, 2014 is shaping up to be the wackiest year yet.

Stars who strip for a cause

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

Gingerbread White Houses

The White House celebrates the holidays with replica gingerbread houses of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! Check out the delectable creations through the years ...

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.

Stars on the subway

Stars or straphangers? See which A-list celebs were spotted taking the subway ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts that give back

'Tis the season for giving! Not only will these gifts make your loved ones smile, a percentage of proceeds goes back to charity. Money well spent!

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts for the home

Deck the halls with these great holiday home finds ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Hottest gadgets for all the tech lovers on your list

From laptop cases to earmuff headphones, we've got your tech needs covered this holiday season ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Stocking stuffers

When it comes to holiday gift giving, bigger isn't always better. These stocking stuffers will absolutely delight ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Hottest toys for kids

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents sure to delight come Christmas morning ...

Holiday gift guide 2013: Last minute gift ideas

Need a present in a pinch? Don't worry. Use our guide to find the perfect last minute gift for anyone on your list.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gift ideas for him

This year, be sure to get all the men in your life a gift they can't resist ...

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Sports

Defending Olympic champ Lysacek out of Sochi Games

Evan Lysacek woke up every morning praying this would be the day the excruciating pain in his left hip — “like you’re being electrocuted” — would subside. And every day when he stepped on the ice, the searing throb of pain reminded him that passion alone can’t fuel a dream.

FIFA downplays WC safety concerns in wake of Brazil riots

With disturbing images of fans hitting each other shown across Brazil, soccer’s governing body downplayed the risk of violence inside stadiums during the World Cup. FIFA condemned the mayhem in the southern city of Joinville, where fan fighting halted a decisive Brazilian league match for more than an hour Sunday.

Broncos' Prater kicks NFL-record 64-yard FG

Denver kicker Matt Prater kicked an NFL-record 64-yard field goal as the first half expired in the Broncos’ game against Tennessee on Sunday. Prater’s kick on a clear day in 14-degree weather with nary a hint of wind barely cleared the crossbar.

End Zone: Miller's on the attack on and off the mountain

There’s a new world class downhill in Colorado, a still untamed course called the Raptor, and though it was built for women’s racing, Bode Miller has now measured himself against it more than Lindsey Vonn has.

Penguins' Orpik leaves ice on stretcher, taken to hospital

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being pulled down and punched by Boston’s Shawn Thornton in the opening period. The Penguins said on their Twitter site that he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where “he is alert and conscious.”

Notre Dame to play in Pinstripe Bowl

Notre Dame plans to accept a bid to the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday.

Hoops junkie's 30-day NBA arena journey hits final stop

Peter Robert Casey is in for a serious case of the Mondays. After a frantic 30 days spent crisscrossing the country to watch an NBA game in a different city every night, he’ll be back at his desk in Manhattan when the weekend is over. Back at his day job as a copywriter. Back to reality.

Texans fire Kubiak after 11th straight loss

The Houston Texans fired Gary Kubiak on Friday, parting ways with the only coach to lead the team to the playoffs. The team announced the decision one day after the Texans lost their 11th straight game, 27-20 at Jacksonville, a stunning fall for a team that expected to make a Super Bowl run.

Red-hot Jaguars beat Texans for third straight win

The Jacksonville Jaguars have gone from the worst team in the NFL to the hottest team in the AFC. And they’re enjoying it. Chad Henne threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Todman scored on some trickery and the Jaguars held on to beat the Houston Texans 27-20 on Thursday night.

Mandela used sports to unite racially divided South Africa

He emerged into bright winter sunshine, stepped onto the lush field and pulled on a cap. His long-sleeve green rugby jersey was untucked and buttoned right up to the top, a style all his own. On the back, a gold No. 6, big and bold.

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