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GLAMOROUS GETAWAYS: See the Kardashians hit the slopes in Utah, Rihanna sizzle on the sand in Barbados and where other stars rang in the New Year — CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS

Some hit the slopes, others hit the surf. From smoking hot beach bods to celebrity snow bunnies, see how the stars are celebrating the holiday season. read full story »

SHOCKING REPORT: NYC experiences fewest murders since record-keeping began in 1963

New York City experienced its fewest murders since record-keeping began in 1963, with just 333 homicides in 2013 as of Monday, city officials said.

GET READY TO PAY UP: Check out the five things that will strain your bank account in 2014

Seems like everything is so expensive already and guess what. Prices in certain categories will be even higher in 2014.

REVEALED: First look at Amber Laign, Robin Roberts longtime girlfriend — relationship was no secret to family, friends

One day after "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts publicly came out as a lesbian in an emotional Facebook message, fans learned more about her "long time" girlfriend.

What would Kermit say? Pret A Manger offers French salad with WHOLE FROG topping

Pret A Manger, in Midtown, where Kathryn Lurie's colleague found a frog in her salad.

She ordered the Salade Niçoise but got frog legs instead. A lunch break Monday turned into an urban Wild Kingdom surprise when a woman found a dead frog in the albacore tuna Niçoise salad that she was served at a Midtown Pret A Manger.

No Mercy! Southern DESTROYS Champion Baptist College by 114 POINTS

Southern's Tre Lynch (30) goes up for a shot over Baylor 's Rico Gathers (2) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Southern set an NCAA record by scoring the first 44 points of the game en route to a 116-12 rout of Champion Baptist College on Monday.

Alyssa Milano keeps her cool in face of Jay Mohr's nasty jabs

SWEET FINISH: At last bill-signing, outgoing NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg dips his finger into farewell cake

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Health considerations didn’t stop Mayor Bloomberg from really digging into one of his parting gifts Monday on his second to last day in office.

'We are going to get rid of the horse carriages... Period': Incoming mayor De Blasio set to outlaw classic NYC attraction

New York Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio made it clear Monday that outlawing horse-drawn carriages is at the top of his to-do list.

'Maybe he had a heart attack': Autopsy finds no answers in Hollywood director Jeffrey Ian Pollack's death

Jeff Pollack and Nicole Richie during 11th Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - After Party at Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA, United States. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

The death of a Hollywood director found lifeless on a secluded southern California jogging trail remains a mystery following an autopsy, an official said Monday.

Prankster who allegedly posed as Jerry Reese aide pleads not guilty to felony eavesdropping

Kenny Tarr, 32, appeared in court today, December 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California on charges that he posed as an aide to New York Giants GM Jerry Reese.

A California prankster who posed as an aide to New York Giants General Manager Jerry Reese so he could offer a fake job with Big Blue has pleaded not guilty to felony eavesdropping. Kenny Tarr, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday to enter his plea and say he's a hoax artist, not a criminal.

SEE THE VIDEO Oil train explodes in North Dakota after derailment — Sheriff urges residents to evacuate due to fumes

The fire rages near an ethanol plant outside Casselton, N.D.

Emergency crews are racing to extinguish the billowing flames raging from a derailed crude oil train in eastern North Dakota.

Victims outraged as James Holmes' apartment up for rent again

James Holmes, l., appears in court with his defense attorney Daniel King this past summer following the killing of 12 moviegoers in Aurora, Colo.

The death-trap apartment of Aurora shooter James Holmes is back on the market — much to the disgust of the families of his victims. Holmes gunned down 12 people in a in July 2012 rampage at a movie theater in Aurora. He also booby-trapped his rented apartment with 30 grenades and 10 gallons of gasoline in an attempt to kill police.

Spurs guard Tony Parker apologizes for using alleged Nazi salute

Tony Parker comes under fire for using the controversial

Spurs guard Tony Parker has apologized for using an alleged Nazi gesture while posing in a picture with a notorious anti-Semite. Parker pleaded ignorance about the meaning of the “quenelle," described by critics as a reverse Nazi salute and the creation of Dieudonne M'bala M'bala, a French comedian who has openly mocked the Holocaust and has supported Iran's hostile Israel.

Dwyane Wade fathered 3rd baby — and not with fiancée

EXCLUSIVE New low at NYCHA as former employee accused of shaking down destitute tenants to lower rents

This city Housing Authority employee had absolutely no problem reducing a tenant’s rent — as long as he got a little something extra for his trouble, officials said.

Emails reveal war of words between Alex Rodriguez, Yankee president Randy Levine

What once appeared to be an amicable relationship between Levine and A-Rod quickly deteriorated once A-Rod became embroiled in the Biogenesis scandal, according to a series of email exchanges published by New York Magazine.

Mom kills daughter, drugs other kids, stabs ex on Christmas: police

Aniarael Macias' cause of death is unknown.

An Arizona mom killed her oldest daughter and tried to murder her other three kids by poisoning them during a horrific Christmas Day rampage.

Naughty Rihanna is on the prowl in her native Barbados

EXCLUSIVE HE'S OUT! NY housing boss John Rhea resigns after rocky four-year tenure

John Rhea, the much-maligned NYCHA chairman, resigned Monday, ending a rocky four-year tenure that saw living conditions deteriorate dramatically for public housing residents.

EXCLUSIVE Kill the moonlight: State Sen. Brad Hoylman wants pols to quit working on the side

A state senator wants to end moonlighting by legislators, making the Legislature a full-time job. Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) has introduced a bill barring lawmakers from having outside employment, saying the idea would cut down on corruption by eliminating potential conflicts of interest.

'USED AND THROWN AWAY': Spitzer call girl recalls her devastation after evidence she collected as an informant against 'Soccer Mom' madam was 'inadmissible'

The author of ‘Call Girl Confidential,’ which she wrote under the name ‘Rebecca Kade,’ says she felt ‘used and thrown away’ after the evidence she uncovered as a call girl became inadmissible. Woodard, who had to turn over all earnings to authorities, has said former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer choked her during a role play session.

Spitzer's call girl writes about wearing wire to bring down 'Soccer Mom Madam'

The cover of the book 'Call Girl Confidential: An Escort's Secret Life as an Undercover Agent' by Rebecca Kade and published by Simon & Schuster. Rebecca Kade went from making thousands of dollars a day working for two of the city's most notorious madams to wearing a wire to help bring down one of them - "Soccer Mom Madam" Anna Gristina. She was a high-priced call girl who got choked out by Eliot Spitzer.

One of the first conversations I had with Anna (Gristina) was in early April of 2008. It was the call I was waiting for: Kristin (Davis) had just been arrested, and Anna wanted to check in and make sure I was OK. I was in my bedroom doing homework in my yoga clothes when the phone rang and I saw her personal number pop up.

JAMMED: Cops bust 38 Phish fans outside MSG for drug-related infractions

Phish performs during the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., Sunday, June 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Cops nabbed 38 fans for drug-related infractions after the neohippie band’s first gig of a four-night stint at the Garden, cops said.

WAKE-UP CALL: De Blasio's schools pick, Chiara's addiction struggles and tourists flock to horse carriages before they're gone

Our new daily morning politics read gives you a fresh serving of the latest news and a forecast for the day to give you a leg up on what's going down at City Hall, Albany and Washington.

Six shot in the leg in Brooklyn, sent to hospital: officials

Six people were shot inside a building on Glenmore Ave. in Brownsville, Brooklyn, at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, officials said. Three victims were taken to Brookdale University Hospital, two to Kings County Hospital and one to SUNY Downstate Medical Center, officials said.

EXCLUSIVE NAZI CRY BABY: N.J. Hitler-obsessed dad begs for child welfare to return his little girl taken away 2 days after birth

An Adolf Hitler-obsessed New Jersey man is up in arms because child welfare workers took away his baby girl — named after the evil dictator’s mistress, Eva Braun — two days after she was born.

Woman hunts missing teaspoon... discovers it inside own dog’s stomach

An X-ray revealed that a British woman’s young dog had swallowed a spoon the dog found on the kitchen table.

A seven-month-old puppy was so excited when her owner made a cup of tea, the mutt ended up swallowing a SPOON.

Brothers recount terrifying seconds one buried by avalanche

Edwin, 22, and Davis LeMair, 19, were skiing with friend Jack Edgar on a backcountry trail in Vail on Dec. 22 when an avalanche engulfed Edwin.

Two Colorado brothers will always have each other's back — especially in an avalanche. Edwin LaMair, 22, and his brother Davis, 19, recounted the horrifying experience of when Edwin was completely trapped in an avalanche on Dec. 22 along a back trail in Vail, Col., on the ‘Today’ show Monday morning.

Emotional Bloomberg thanks New Yorkers in final radio address

In his final radio address, Mayor Bloomberg said he’ll wake up smiling Wednesday morning — the day he leaves office — knowing he did the best job he could have after 12 years in office.

SUPER ROLE MODEL: Gisele surprises young cancer patient

Candice Swanepoel strikes a fierce pose for Vogue cover

Saudi royal faces death penalty for murder of citizen: report

Prince Sultan bin Salman speaks during an interview Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, in Houston. Prince Sultan is in Houston to attend the opening of the nationally touring exhibition "Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The exhibit runs through March 9. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

A Saudi prince who murdered a fellow Saudi may be executed, a newspaper reported on Sunday, in a rare example of a member of the kingdom's ruling family facing the death penalty.

Sick student gets death threats for backing research on animals, she says

Caterina Simonsen said she has received more than 500 abusive Facebook messages since posting her story, including some suggesting the world would be better off without her.

A seriously ill Italian student who cannot breathe unaided says she has received more than 30 online death threats after defending medical experiments on animals.

GOOD GRIEF! Snoopy-shaped island forms after Japanese volcanic eruption

Twitter users have taken notice of the striking resemblance.

Good grief, Charlie Brown! A volcanic eruption in Japan has caused an island to form that looks like Snoopy.

State law passed after Newtown raises gun possession arrests

A state law passed in wake of the Newtown, Conn., school massacre has dramatically raised the number of felony gun possession arrests in New York City. The latest crime data released by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services reveal the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, enacted last January, is working, according to Gov. Cuomo.

Al Qaeda captive's family hopes for his rescue

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A Maryland family wants their beloved patriarch — held captive by Al Qaeda — to know that he is not forgotten. Warren Weinstein, 72, of Rockville, Md., looked dispirited as he begged President Obama to negotiate with the terrorists to end his captivity in a video released this week.

Tebow signs on as analyst for ESPN's SEC Network

Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow waves as he stands on the sidelines before the Gators play against the Louisville Cardinals in the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Louisiana January 2, 2013. Tebow now plays for the NFL's New York Jets. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Tim Tebow has his next football job — talking about the sport on TV.

VIDEO: Lifeguards' boat gets loose, swerves around

Thar she goes! The boat motors itself around as lifeguards stand by helplessly.

Two lifeguards in Ballito, South Africa, took a motor boat out onto the water despite rough conditions and ended up getting knocked overboard — leaving the boat to swerve in the surf unattended.

Chiara de Blasio highlighted in Teen Vogue profile

Teen Vogue is out with a spring fling of a slideshow of NYC First-Daughter-Elect Chiara de Blasio, pairing floral-heavy runway-ready images with a dishy profile on her loves (lots of heavy metal, the rare doughnut) and her very-unteenager-like absence from the Twittersphere.

MARI OH! Man finds porn images on his 8-year-old's Nintendo Christmas present

A Virginia man is going to have to give his 8-year-old son the birds and bees talk a lot sooner than he ever thought after his Christmas present.

KRAMER VS. KRAMER: Kenny Kramer, inspiration for 'Seinfeld' role, files $1M suit

Sports

Bondy: Attack threat could take the fun out of Winter Games

Emergency crews work on site of suicide bomb attack in the North Caucasus region of Russia on Sunday. REUTERS

I will be going to Sochi in February, leaving the day after the Super Bowl for the Winter Games, my 13th Olympics, to watch the usual array of sliding and leaping athletes. I’m not fearful or anxious about the journey, just concerned that this will not be the least bit enjoyable.

Blown call may have put Chargers in playoffs instead of Steelers

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop (6) looks down after missing a field goal kick in the last minute of regulation time against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in San Diego. The Chargers won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

The NFL has admitted that refs blew a crucial call that may have knocked the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the playoffs in favor of the San Diego Chargers, who got away with a penalty in their Week 17 regular season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Gola: Eagles hardly missing Andy

The NFC East champion Eagles and Jason Avant (r.) are hardly missing Andy Reid (l.), who finds greener pastures in Kansas City as Chiefs head coach.

It is the ultimate example of something working out well for both teams. While Andy Reid has rediscovered success as head coach of the Chiefs, the team he left behind was apparently just in need of a fresh approach.

Air Rodgers! Packers QB returns to lead Green Bay to playoffs

Aaron Rodgers scrambles and looks for Randall Cobb on fourth-and-8 for the game-winning touchdown.

The Packers were 2-4-1 without Aaron Rodgers after the star quarterback broke his collarbone on Nov. 4 against the same Bears, yet they managed to stay in the playoff race.

Best of 2013

Jim Farber recaps the best and worst in 2013 music

10 theater shows Joe Dziemianowicz loved in 2013

Autos

2014 Infiniti QX60 is family-friendly without falling into the 'family car' trap

On the outside the Infiniti QX60 pushes the boundaries of what a luxury crossover can be -- with signature styling cues such as dynamic and elegant line treatments inspired by nature.

Families, get ready to ride in true style! The 2014 Infiniti QX60 is made for bigger families hoping for three rows of seats, a spirited ride, and fairly decent fuel economy.

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She gives good cast! Chelsea Handler shows off leg after skiing accident

RNC e-cards offer Obama New Year’s resolutions

President Obama is taking a hit for having played an estimated 155 rounds of golf while in office.

Republicans are poking fun at POTUS ahead of the new year with a series of resolutions for 2014 that President Obama should consider, including curbing his time on the golf course and holding Hillary Clinton’s feet to the fire on Benghazi.

World stocks set to round out stellar 2013

Stocks have been on a tear in 2013, fueled by central bank stimulus and signs an economic rebound is beginning to take hold.

2013 is shaping up to be a blockbuster for the world's stock investors, and some analysts see reasons for optimism in the year ahead.

SEE IT: French baker fights off robber with broom

The brave woman can be seen at right carrying the broom that would scare off the would-be robber.

A brave female French baker took on an armed robber who was pointing a gun in her face, using just a broom. The incident happened in a boulangerie in Paris. The gun-wielding robber broke into the Le Petit Duc, in the southeastern suburbs of the French capital, causing the woman to initially to run to the back of the store.

Oops she's busted again: Britney caught lip-syncing during Vegas shows

Confidenti@l revealed in September that the pop star was planning on lip-syncing during her two-year “Britney: Piece of Me” shows, a claim her management denied at the time.

The billionaire and his bullpen: City Hall hangs official portrait of Mayor Bloomberg

Outgoing Mayor Bloomberg proudly stands over his beloved bullpen in his official portrait, which took its place at City Hall Monday, two days before Hizzoner ends his third and final term.

Vowing a shift from Bloomberg's education policies, de Blasio names new schools chief

Vowing a dramatic break from the education policies of Mayor Bloomberg, incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday named veteran educator Carmen Farina as the city’s next schools chancellor.

KABOOM! L.I.-based Fireworks by Grucci vows to break pyrotechnics world record in Dubai with 1,250 explosions per second

The first family of fireworks plans to ring in the new year with the biggest bang in the history of pyrotechnics.

No interns for NY pol Dennis Gabryszak: Shel Silver

FILE--In this June 12, 2013 file photo, Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak, D-Cheektowaga, speaks in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

ALBANY — An upstate New York lawmaker will have to do without interns while officials investigate sexual harassment claims against him.

In Utah, as a bastion of red-state conservatism, gay life includes hostility and acceptance

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Utah has long been known as a bastion of red-state conservatism with deep roots in the Mormon faith. It's the kind of place that has historically been unwelcoming to gay marriage.

'I like hurting people... especially children': Newtown killer Adam Lanza penned bloody tales, cryptic drawings in 5th grade

Mass murderer Adam Lanza’s schoolboy stabs at writing starred a trigger-happy grandma blasting with a “rifle cane” and kids playing a game of “hide and go die.”

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones spotted together again

Khloe Kardashian: 'excited for this year to be over with'

SEE IT: Mexico road near U.S.-Tijuana border tumbles toward the sea after several earthquakes and punishing rains

A section of road in Mexico close to the U.S. border has collapsed following several small earthquakes and heavy rain. The scenic highway sunk as low as 300 feet, forcing the closure of the route, some 60 miles south of the border city of Tijuana, reported NBC News.

NFL admits Chargers got away with penalty that could have put Steelers in playoffs

Ted Cruz plans to renounce Canadian citizenship

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz (c.) moved to Texas with his family in 1974 after the Cruzes had moved to Canada for his father Rafael’s job. Cruz, who often flaunts his Texas roots, with his father and daughter, Caroline.

Ted Cruz doesn’t want to be a Canuck anymore. The Canadian born senator from Texas will be shedding his Canadian citizenship, leaving many to suspect he has greater political ambitions up his sleeve.

Bill de Blasio on horse-drawn carriage industry: 'It's over'

Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio vowed to act quickly to abolish horse-drawn carriages in the city. "We are going to get rid of the horse carriages. Period,” de Blasio said in response to a question at his press conference announcing his schools chancellor pick Monday.

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SEE THE PHOTOS Madonna hits the Swiss slopes with family for ski trip

SMILE YOU SONOFA-----! Great White shark photobombs kids at California beach

A California mother wants to know whether the ominous figure looming behind her son and his friend in a viral photo was in fact a shark or merely a harmless dolphin.

NYPD hunting three men who posed as deliverymen, tied up two sisters in terrifying home invasion

The men tied up two sisters, one of them a 14-year-old, before stealing cash and electronics from the home.

Police are searching for three men who forced their way into a Kips Bay apartment and tied up two sisters, one of them a 14-year-old, before stealing cash and electronics.

EGGSTATIC! NY restaurants are elevating the lowly breakfast staple to gourmet status on dinner menus

If you wake up hung over on New Year’s Day craving an egg and cheese, don’t settle for a greasy sandwich from your corner deli.

TERROR IN RUSSIA: 17 dead as female suicide bomber strikes at railway station

epa04003045 The body of a victim lies at the site of a bomb explosion at the entrance to Volgograd railway station in Volgorgrad, Russia, 29 December 2013. At least 13 people were killed and 50 injured when a female suicide bomber blew herself up at the main railway station in the southern Russian city of Volgograd. The blast raised fears about terrorism attacks some six weeks before the opening of the Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, some 700 kilometres south of Volgograd. EPA/STR

Seventeen people were killed and scores were wounded Sunday by a female suicide bomber at a railway station in southern Russia, officials said, heightening concern about terrorism ahead of February's Olympics.

Editors' Picks

"Blood, Sweat and Heels": Six black New York City women on the rise

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These ladies have heart and a whole lot of sole.

’Today’ welcomes back Gumbel, Pauley

TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel and Matt Lauer appear on NBC News' "Today" show -- (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC)

The glory days returned for the “Today” show — for one day at least — as NBC’s morning show brought back Bryant Gumbel and Jane Pauley for a one-day nostalgia turn as co-hosts on Monday.

Prince William to attend Cambridge University in 2014

The Prince will be attending for 10 weeks to study agricultural management.

Jon Gosselin on ex-wife Kate Gosselin: ‘Everyone knows she’s an a--hole’

Jon Gosselin is not a fan of his ex-wife Kate Gosselin by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, he downright despises her. "Everyone thinks I'm out to get Kate. I don't give a f--k!" he told Philadelphia magazine. "What would I get out of it?"

Tori Spelling seen without wedding ring amid Dean McDermott cheating rumors

‘She is refusing to comment on the cheating rumors publicly, even though she believes Dean did cheat on her,’ a source told Radar Online.

Tori Spelling has yet to spell out exactly how she's dealing with allegations her husband Dean McDermott cheated on her.

Madonna hits the slopes on family ski trip

Modanna's family ski trip in Switzerland.

Madonna and her three kids hit the Swiss slopes on a family ski trip during the festive season.

Mayor Bloomberg has been a major cultural booster for the city

It feels like ancient history: A new mayor sworn in three months after 9/11 with the city’s cultural fabric fraying, its tourists jittery if they visited at all, its museums losing funding and its streets and soundstages home to only seven television productions.

Michelle Obama tweets support to Robin Roberts, girlfriend

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Michelle Obama congratulated GMA host Robin Roberts and her newly acknowledged girlfriend, Amber Laign, as Roberts marks her remarkable recovery after a bone marrow transplant. "I am so happy for you and Amber!" the first lady tweeted Monday, while the first family spends the holidays in Hawaii.

Chuck Patterson, Broadway star, dead at 68

Chuck Patterson broke ground for African-American actors on Broadway.

Chuck Patterson, who helped pave the way for other talented African-American actors trying to make it on Broadway, died two days before Christmas. He was 68 and lived in Harlem.

BABY NEW YEAR! From Prince George to Kimye's girl, celebrities welcomed new additions to their glamorous families in 2013

Hollywood experienced a major baby boom in 2013! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have become proud mums and dads this year.

EXCLUSIVE High-priced hooker recounts to Daily News brutal Spitzer tryst where the disgraced politician choked her

She was a high-priced call girl who claims she got choked out by Eliot Spitzer and pimped out by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

Pope wins unexpected honor: Best Dressed Man 2013

Pope Francis - seen waving Dec. 22 at the Vatican — has a simple way of dressing that Esquire magazine says reflects his leadership style.

Is there anything the new Pope cannot do? The pontiff has been awarded the title of Best Dressed Man 2013, by Esquire magazine.

Aiden Turner pleads not guilty to assault

Actor Aiden Turner, pictured at a screening of ‘Kill Your Darlings’ in October, pleaded not guilty to assauting his girlfriend.

Emmy-nominated soap star Aiden Turner has pleaded not guilty to roughing up his girlfriend during a heated Hollywood dispute last month, a prosecution source told the Daily News.

Wojciech Kilar, composer on ‘The Pianist,’ ‘Dracula,’ dead at 81

Wojciech Kilar, a Polish pianist and composer of classical music and scores for many films, including Roman Polanski’s Oscar-winning “The Pianist” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” died Sunday. He was 81.

Carly Rae Jepsen fields call from Broadway

“Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen has had her calls returned by Broadway. Producers of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” said Sunday that the Canadian singer-songwriter will take over the role of Cinderella starting Feb. 4 for 12 weeks.

Is she really 45? Stephanie Seymour shows off beach body

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

Samsung offers up 110-inch HD television for whopping $150,000

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Samsung said a 110-inch TV that has four times the resolution of standard high-definition TVs is going on sale for about $150,000 in South Korea.

Nutrition buzzwords for 2014: Gluten free, kale, ancient grains

The buzz surrounding gluten-free diets isn't likely to die down in 2014, according to a survey of nutritionists. And healthy diners will be piling their plates with even more kale.

Grodin: Being involved benefits you and others

As we reach the end of another year, I am struck more than ever at how so many people seem to only care about themselves. As bizarre as it seems, I've even been criticized by some for getting involved in so many worthy causes.

Forget about losing weight: here are some financial resolutions you should be making now

A record number of Americans said they are considering a money vow this year. Many have seen their fortunes improve and they want to keep it that way. Cal Mathis, 51, is vowing to do better in 2014 - money-wise, that is.

Patrick Swayze's widow, Lisa Niemi, to remarry

After being married to Swayze for 34 years and losing him to pancreatic cancer in September, 2009, Lisa Niemi has found love again with jeweler Albert DePrisco.

Shakira mimics baby Milan’s grumpy face

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

Brody spills beans on Bruce's post-Kardashian life

Bruce Jenner is "doing great" and easing into the single life since his split with wife Kris, says his son Brody Jenner.

'Friends' Jennifer and Courteney go on Mexican vacation

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are definitely friends. The former co-stars were spotted enjoying the Mexican sun in bikinis during their end-of-year vacation. Soaking up the rays Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, the "Friends" stars were in the company of Aniston's fiancé Justin Theroux who confidently stood shirtless by the beach beauties.

GMA's Robin Roberts reveals she's gay in Facebook post

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: TV personality Robin Roberts speaks onstage after being presented the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Roberts gratefully thanked loved ones, among them her longtime girlfriend.

Chrissy Lampkin, 'Love & Hip Hop' star, arrested after New Jersey bar brawl

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Chrissy Lampkin poses for mugshot after her arrest Sunday morning.

Reality set in for a “Love and Hip Hop” star after an arrest for a bloody brawl in a New Jersey bar early Sunday morning.

Ex-'ANTM' star Analeigh Tipton is engaged

Former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ contestant Analeigh Tipton is engaged to Aaron McManus and shared their happy news via Instagram Friday.

She may not be “America’s Next Top Model,” but former contestant Analeigh Tipton will soon take on the title of wife.

Britain’s BBC television network hacked

A man enters BBC New Broadcasting House in London November 11, 2012. Britain's BBC could be doomed unless it makes radical changes, the head of its governing trust said on Sunday, after its director general quit to take the blame for the airing of false child sex abuse allegations against a former politician. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: MEDIA POLITICS) - RTR3A9X1

A hacker launched a Christmas Day campaign to convince other cyber criminals to pay him for access to the system.

WATCH THE VIDEO SWEATIN' NETTES: Brooklyn hoop dancers teach fitness class

At this dance class, you might Net yourself an NBA gig. Starting on Jan. 8, Crunch Gym in Fort Greene will offer a fitness class every Wednesday at 8 p.m. called Center Court Choreography with two Brooklyn Nets dancers — aka the Brooklynettes. Gymgoers get instant access to the actual choreography used by the NBA pros, which always includes unique borough flavor.

PHOTOS Rex Ryan, Jets play spoilers against Dolphins

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, left, talks to safety Ed Reed during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Miami was eliminated from the scramble for the AFC’s final wild-card berth Jets, who thrived in the role of spoilers against their archrivals and won 20-7.

'Hobbit' holds tight to No. 1 for third weekend

‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ ranked No. 1 for the third weekend in a row keeping ‘Frozen’ at No. 2.

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" continued to top the box office, landing at No. 1 over the Christmas holiday for the third weekend in a row.

BIG PIMPIN':Jay Z and Beyonce drop $100G at Atlanta club

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 27: Beyonce and Jay-Z attend a party at Reign Nightclub on December 27, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

They're drunk in love — and spending like they’re downright wasted.

Lions WR Calvin Johnson may need knee surgery: report

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Megatron may need some repairs. According to ESPN, Detroit's superstar receiver Calvin Johnson, who is inactive for Sunday's game at Minnesota, might need arthroscopic surgery to fix a sprained knee.

Ex-Giants QB saves ESPN's Chris Fowler with Heimlich manuever

ESPN’s Chris Fowler was choking on a chicken sandwich.

Leonardo DiCaprio sells Malibu mansion for $17.35M

Leonardo DiCaprio may also be the ‘wolf’ of Malibu — He reportedly paid $6 million in 2002 for the home he just sold for $17.35 million.

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' actor was looking at a fat profit despite reportedly cutting the mansion's price tag twice since listing it in 2012.

PHOTOS Lively looks to help ring in the new year

Start the new year off with a bang with these glitzy party dresses.

‘Grimm’ star Claire Coffee marries Chris Thile

It's the most wonderful time of the year and 'Grimm' star Claire Coffee can attest to that. The 33-year-old actress got married to Chris Thile on Dec. 23 in Tennessee, People reported.

Anne Hathaway takes spin in BMW i3 electric car

The pricey vehicle is not even available in the United States until mid-2014.

PHOTOS Luxurious holiday getaways of the stars

Some hit the slopes, others hit the surf. From smoking hot beach bods to celebrity snow bunnies, see how the stars are celebrating the holiday season.

Vanessa Carlton ties the knot, thanks to Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks made loving fun for Vanessa Carlton and her new husband John McCauley. The "White Houses" singer and the Deer Tick musician tied the knot on Friday with none other than the Fleetwood Mac songstress as their officiant.

'Downton Abbey,' January premieres push idea of 'seasons'

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Once upon a time, there was no “midseason” in television. Then there was. Shows like “24” and “American Idol” started to arrive in January and catch a fresh breeze of ratings. Now, many broadcast networks don’t want to talk about “seasons” at all.

'Duck' clan ready to put controversy ‘behind them’

“Duck Dynasty” family is ready to move on after patriarch Phil Robertson’s homophobic and racist rants.

Nigella Lawson reveals she is ‘conflict averse’

She has been at the center of a painful and public divorce, then seen her reputation ...

Miley's wild night in Vegas includes kiss to mystery gal pal

After watching Britney Spears kick off her Las Vegas residency with a bang-erz, Miley Cyrus went on to host quite the party.

Kim shares pic of North’s new ride — just like dad Kanye's

North West has a new set of wheels! While the 6-month-old daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian is way too young to drive, little Nori has been gifted with a miniature Lamborghini, just like the one her rapper daddy drives.

Mystery surrounds jogging death of 'Booty Call' director

The tragic death of veteran producer Jeffrey Ian Pollack has left friends, family and peers in mourning. The discovery of the 54-year-old "Booty Call" director's body on a secluded jogging trail in California's Hermosa Beach Monday has also left questions as to what killed the avid runner.

Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel to reunite on NBC’s ’Today

The “Today” show is ending the year on a nostalgic note. NBC says that former “Today” anchors Jane Pauley and Bryant Gumbel will join Matt Lauer for Monday’s show.

Kanye's nude Xmas present for Kim

The 33-year-old reality star took to Instagram on Thursday to show off the present given to her by West, 26, with a photo of an extravagant Hermes handbag that was customized with a nude painting on it by famous artist, George Condo.

Now Miley kisses a girl... and she likes it

It's been a year full of highs and lows for the singer, who officially brought twerking into the mainstream.

Strange New Year's customs around the world

To ring in the new year, people in Talca, Chile spend the night in a cemetery.

People ring in the New Year with their own traditions.

Miley Cyrus, Kellan Lutz have 'been hooking up': report

December 18, 2013: Miley Cyrus and Kellan Lutz are photographed arriving back in Miami, Florida, after a cozy overnight trip to Treasure Cay in the Bahamas. Miley, 21, and Twilight star Kellan, 28, descended separately from the same private jet after their overnight vacation, prompting onlookers to wonder if the celebrity couple are now an item. Miley jetted out from Miami yesterday, then returned to Florida about 24 hours later. The Bangerz singer has been linked with several men since her engagement to Liam Hemsworth ended earlier this year, but none have become steady boyfriends for the 'twerking' star. Kellan split from his girlfriend, Australian actress Sharni Vinson, 29, in May of 2013. Accompanying Cyrus is her personal assistant, Cheyne Thomas, who is in the news after a video surfaced this week where his is seen mocking Demi Lovato's struggle with addiction, specifically the singer's recent admission that at one point she couldn't go more than 30 minutes without a drug fix and had snorted cocaine on airplanes.

The rumor mill is churning yet again.

Sydney Leathers eyes date for de Blasio innaug

The sex kitten who deflated Anthony Weiner wants ticket to hottest political event of the season.

Spelling refuses to comment on cheating rumors: report

Tori Spelling is allegedly making Dean McDermott face the music behind closed doors after the cheating scandal surrounding their marriage broke.

Hottest beach bodies of 2013

We think it's safe to say this was one of the hottest years yet.

Pussy Riot pledges to keep fighting Putin

“As for Vladimir Putin, we still feel the same about him,” Tolokonnikova said. “We still want to do what we said in our last performance for which we spent two years in prison: drive him away.”

Pussy Riot’s war on Putin will continue despite the Russian president’s surprising decision to free them.

Britney Spears opens two-year Las Vegas 'Piece of Me' residency

Britney Spears got star-studded support during the opening night of her Las Vegas "Piece of Me" show on Friday.

Brooklyn man sets out on quest to return the Emmy he found

Ismail Cekic, 40, poses with the Emmy he found in the trash in Gravesend, Brooklyn. He’s hoping the winner will reclaim the trophy at a screening of “Vamp Bikers” — an independent movie he appears in.

Come and get your Emmy already. And if you do, maybe one day I’ll get mine.

From Kim to Vanessa, see what your fave celebs were up to this week

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Amanda Bynes looks healthy on Christmas Day stroll with parents

A healthier looking Amanda Bynes is photographed on a Christmas Day stroll with her mmom, Lynn, and father, Rick.

Bynes' parents got the best gift of all this holiday - drama-free bonding time.

RiRi goes retro in baby blue bikini during Barbados trip

Check out the sexy singer's most Rated R moments.

ILLEGAL GAME: 'Thrones' takes crown for most pirated show

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HBO’s “Game of Thrones” was the most illegally downloaded show of 2013, according to the piracy news site TorrentFreak.

'Duck Dynasty' patriarch gifts wife wedding ring after 50 years of marriage

Phil Robertson gives his wife a special Christmas present: ‘After 50 years of marriage Papaw Phil finally gave Mamaw Kay a wedding ring for Christmas ??,’ their granddaughter Sadie tweeted.

Robertson exhibited some of the traditional family values that he preaches.

Eating cranberries can make you live longer: study

A new study suggests that the antioxidant power of cranberries may extend life.

A new study finds that cranberries have antioxidant properties that may prolong your life.

WOR's new morning man will be walking a slim tightrope

Elliot Segal would be happy never to hear the phrase “shock jock” again.

It's almost the weekend! See the hottest celeb photos of the week

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'American Masters' profiles songwriter Marvin Hamlisch

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Hamlisch changed Broadway and won a Tony and a Pulitzer for "A Chorus Line."

Love cronuts? Expect more food mashups in 2014

Dominique Ansel's cronut might have been the dessert of the year, but expect other creative food mash-ups to wow in 2014.

After the success of the cronut this year, a new report predicts more hybrid food mash-ups in 2014.

Ex-Houston Oilers say they had gay teammates in 1993 — and they were accepted in the locker room

Former Houston Oilers cornerback Cris Dishman says having two gay teammates was 'no big deal.'

Two members of the 1993 Houston Oilers were not only gay but accepted without any problems, according to former players like Cris Dishman, pictured left.

'Duck Dynasty' supporters to flood A&E offices with tiny rubber ducks

Conservative Christians are showing their support for embattled ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch Phil Robertson by sending thousands of tiny rubber ducks to A&E’s New York offices.

Dolan tells Knicks no changes are coming

New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) talks with New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson.

James Dolan approached Tim Hardaway Jr. recently and assured the Knicks rookie that he is part if the team's future and that he should ignore any trade rumors he hears.

'JWoww' reveals she's pregnant via Christmas card

Jennifer (JWoww) Farley (L) and Roger Mathews, MTV VMA Awards in August at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, announced that they are expecting their first child.

The population of the Jersey Shore is set to grow by one.

SEE IT Miley fumes after racy 'Adore You' video leaks a day early

Miley Cyrus gives fans an eyeful in the ‘Adore You’ video, which was leaked online Christmas Day - a day earlier than expected.

Some Grinch stole Miley Cyrus' Christmas.

'Wolf' vs. 'Hobbit': Who won Christmas at the box office?

‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ continues to fight off competitors, crossing the $150 million mark and finishing first on a busy Christmas Day at the multiplex with $9.32 million

It’ll take a much bigger dragon to slay “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" at the box office.

PHOTOS Miley celebrates Christmas with goofy family photos

Miley Cyrus with her family on Christmas.

See how Cyrus' family and other celebs celebrated Christmas.

EXCLUSIVE Wiig doesnt 'LIKE' social media

Kristen Wiig doesn’t mind strolling a red carpet — but the “Bridesmaids” genius is no fan of her fans.

How to keep your New Year’s resolution

Experts say keeping it simple helps people hold onto those promises of self-improvement.

REVIEW Three stars for 'August: Osage County'

Adaptation doesn't match power of Pulitzer-winning play.

Mantras to help you ace tests, speeches

Think being calm is key before a big speech? Think again. A new study suggests it's more important to be excited.

Next time you’ve got a big speech coming up, psych yourself up rather than calm down.

How to be a social butterfly this holiday season

Struggle with small talk? A 'shyness' expert offers a host of suggestions on how to become a social butterfly throughout party season.

One 'shyness expert' offers his tips so you'll be chatting up a storm.

Zoe Saldana: 'I wouldn't mind buying myself a pair of breasts'

‘You always want what you don't have,’ Saldana told the magazine. ‘My whole life I've been obsessed with breasts.’

Star says she's been obsessed with breasts all of her life.

Kardashians celebrate Christmas with photo booth snapshots

Kim Kardashian gets fiance Kanye West to pose for a photo.

The Kardashian clan spent Christmas Eve much the way they spent the rest of the year — posing for lots of photos of themselves.

Ethan Hawke brings Christmas cheer to N.Y. hospital

Ethan Hawke and his daughter Maya paid a surprise visit to patients at New York Methodist Hospital yesterday afternoon. Sonya Clarke, pictured, was thrilled by the visit from Ethan and Maya.

He and his daughter sang duets to patients.

Universal takes writedown on ‘47 Ronin’

On its opening day, the $175 million ‘47 Ronin’ is already going up in flames according to box office tracking numbers.

The film, starring Keanu Reeves, cost $175 million.

Charlie tells exes to 'go ph--' themselves on Christmas

Bah, humbug! Sheen unloaded on Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller on Twitter.

PHOTOS THE PRINCE AND ME: Kate and Wills spend Christmas hand-in-hand

Britain's Prince William, left, accompanied by his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive to attend a Christmas Day Service with other members of the royal family at St. Mary's church on the grounds of Sandringham Estate, the Queen's retreat, in Norfolk, England, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

The royal family gathers for Christmas.

EXCLUSIVE The real reason Kate and Maks stopped dancing

Confidenti@l learned the real reason Kate Upton is single again.

This is how Rihanna spent Christmas

The singer has never been shy letting fans peer into her personal life.

Baffling Bieber tweets retirement, then tells fans 'IM HERE FOREVER'

The 19-year-old megastar says he’s done following his latest album ‘Journals,’ but can we belieb him?

Who can you Belieb?

'American Hustle' channels swank '70s fashion

Costume designer Michael Wilkinson made sure ‘American Hustle’ stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper looked the part of ‘70s movers and shakers.

The movie is a cinematic romp through the over-the-top styles of the 1970s.

'Duck Dynasty' controversy turns partisan

The 'Duck Dynasty' flap over reality star Phil Robertson's digs at homosexuality has managed to goose ideologues across the political spectrum.

A&E brass know they ducked up suspension: report

The suits at A&E are realizing the fix to their “Duck Dynasty” scandal is going to require more than extension cords and duct tape.

PHOTOS Adorable animals in Christmas apparel

These pets go all in to get in the holiday spirit.

Transcript of Pope Francis Christmas speech

Pope Francis delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" (to the City and to the World) message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Pope Francis on Christmas day is wishing for a better world, with peace for the land of Jesus' birth, for Syria and Africa as well as for the dignity of migrants and refugees fleeing misery and conflict. Francis spoke from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica Wednesday to tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims and Romans in the square below. He said he was joining in the song of Christmas angels with all those hoping "for a better world," and with those who "care for others, humbly." (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The Vatican's official English-language translation of Pope Francis' Christmas message.

Sofia Vergara gets cheeky with fiancé

The "Modern Family" actress poses in thong bikini in a sexy snap.

PHOTOS Buying Time: Christmas shopping in New York City

Women move in on merchandise at the sale counter at Lord & Taylor.

In New York, shoppers have flocked to favorites like Macy's and Loehmann's for decades.

PHOTOS Christmas decorations around the world

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If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, we don't know what will.

SEE IT Rockefeller Center Christmas tree through the years

It's been a Christmas tradition for over 80 years.

Kimye's kid gets luxe holiday gifts from top designers

Although she's only 6-months-old she's already being showered with luxurious holiday gifts.

Kimora Lee Simmons plays with son in Saint Barts

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies...

SEE IT Holiday window displays in New York City

That's what the signs say on the flagship Macy's store as they gear up for Christmas with their famous holiday windows. Here we get a sneak peek of one of the windows of a little boy hugging a teddy bear in bed dreaming of fairies and santa.

'Tis the season for window shopping, and spirits aren't the only thing the city's world-famous storefronts are making bright.

Hinckley: Thank TV for gifts that keep on giving

Strong series and stars remain a treat.

Guess who? Star posts adorable video from Christmas 1993

Taylor Swift posted an Instagram video of her 4-year-old self on Monday, captioning it: 'Christmas 1993, on a very important phone call with Britany.'

The adorable clip shows a pop star at the tender age of 4.

Tablets for tots? Some experts worry about screentime

Marc Cohen, 5, uses a Sesame Street app on his tablet

Do children actually learn anything while using the devices?

Serena wins AP Female Athlete of the Year for third time

Williams won two Grand Slam tournaments as part of a dominating 78-4 season.

Forbes' Best Actors for the Buck list has surprise cast

Actress Emma Stone, pictured at the New York ‘The Croods’ premiere in March, finished at the top of Forbes' 2013 List of the Best Actors for the Buck.

Even among the multi-million dollar contracts, there are still a few bargains left.

PHOTOS NFL cheerleaders spread holiday cheer in Week 16

Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during a timeout against the Denver Broncos in the second half of their game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, USA, 22 December 2013.

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... to be a fan of NFL cheerleaders.

The top 10 video games of 2013

Scene from 'The Last of Us,' arguably the best video game released to date this year.

Just when you thought video games couldn't get any better, they found a way.

Ariana Grande, Nathan Sykes call it quits: report

Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande, both 20, began dating in August. Now, they have reportedly ended their short-lived romance.

Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes are no longer singing a love song.

Denise pleads with Charlie Sheen to stop ranting

Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen are squabbling on Twitter where anyone can see, despite her pleas to keep it under wraps.

She tweeted: 'Keep it classy dude. Our kids don't need to be privy to this.'

Beyoncé flaunts her curves and TWERKS in new video

Beyoncé is showing exactly how sexy should be done.

'Twas the night before Christmas': Read all about St. Nicholas' immortalized visit

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This Christmas Eve favorite tells of a quiet house and a beloved visitor.

Rihanna sports red Santa jacket in Barbados

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

PHOTOS Car bomb in Mansoura, Egypt leaves dozens dead

A car bomb explosion outside a police station in Mansoura.

Hugh Jackman departs from Broadway's 'Houdini'

Hugh Jackman won’t be chained to the Broadway production of ‘Houdini,’ after all. The actor cited schedule issues for his departure.

He is the latest high-profile name to escape from the Broadway production.

Rachel Zoe, Rodger Berman reveal son's name: Kaius Jagger Berman

Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman have named their new son Kaius Jagger Berman, growing their family to four.

'So excited to welcome our baby boy into the world,' Zoe tweeted.

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

Rihanna in sunny Barbados at One Sandy Lane Beach on December 29, 2013.

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

Madonna hits the slopes on family ski trip

Madonna and her three kids hit the Swiss slopes on a family ski trip during the festive season.

Supermodels show off their bikini bods

Candice Swanepoel on the cover of January 2014 Vogue Brazil

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

Luxurious holiday getaways of the stars

Some hit the slopes, others hit the surf. From smoking hot beach bods to celebrity snow bunnies, see how the stars are celebrating the holiday season.

Rihanna's naughtiest moments

We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. From risque photo shoots to wearing nothing but body paint, check out the sexy singer's most Rated R moments.

'Timestack' photos

What looks like beams of light shooting towards the earth, Matt Molloy is able to capture the movement of the sky in this shot called "Against the Grain."

By combining multiple images into one, photographer Matt Molloy has captured entire sunsets in one single breathtaking image using a technique he calls "timestacking."

Stars celebrate Christmas, 2013

Shakira and son Milan crying in Twitter snap

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

Celebrity babies 2013

Kate Middleton and Prince William give birth to baby George.

Hollywood experienced a major baby boom in 2013! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have become proud mums and dads this year.

Lively looks to help ring in the new year

Start the new year off with a bang with these glitzy party dresses.

Most shocking red carpet looks of 2013

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' "Iron Man 3" at the El Capitan Theatre on April 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

It was the year for sheer! When it came time to dress up for the red carpet, these stars operated under the mantra "less is more," donning see-through gowns that often had us asking "what was she thinking?!" Check out the most daring dresses of 2013 ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 23

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Miley Cyrus' most outrageous moments of 2013

Miley Cyrus and Cara Delevingne on Twitter.

2013 is coming to an end, but Miley's antics have only just begun. It's been a year full of highs and lows for the singer, who officially brought twerking into the mainstream. In no particular order, we've rounded up her most outrageous, salacious and generally out of control moments of 2013.

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.

Hottest beach bodies of 2013

We think it's safe to say this was one of the hottest years yet. Don't believe us? Just take a look back at the top 30 best beach bods of 2013 ...

Best after-Christmas sales

The holidays may be over, but there's still shopping to be done! Check out the best after-Christmas sales, going on now ...

Royal Family Christmas, 2013

Kate Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the family gather for Christmas.

Holiday toy fads through the years

It wouldn't be the holidays without parents scrambling to make sure the season's hottest toy is under the tree come Christmas morning ... only for it to be cast aside and forgotten about by New Year's Day. From Tickle Me Elmos to Tamagotchis, take a look back at favorite toy fads of Christmases past ...

Best Christmas movies ever

Christmas and the movies go together like Santa Claus and cookies. Here's our list of the very best holiday classics.

Celebrity splits of 2013

According to reports October 24, 2013 Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have split up after three years of marriage. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom attend the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar party at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013

Which celebrity couples have become casualties this year? Check out the most shocking splits of 2013.

25 biggest entertainment stories of 2013

Miley Cyrus performs during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

From celebrity feuds to too much twerking, these entertainment stories made headlines around the world.

Festive animals

Forget carols, forget fruit cake and forget egg nog, pictures of adorable animals getting festive will get you into the Christmas spirit in no time.

Embarrassing celebrity photos

Britney Spears had just closed a $15 million dollar deal to become part of "The X Factor" as a judge, but the pop star wasn't willing to fork over a few bucks for something as simple as a manicure. The singer showed up to the Fox Upfront event in New York City on May 14, 2012 sporting some very bloody cuticles.

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

Courtney Stodden shops for Christmas trees with mystery man

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The holidays have hit Hollywood and Courtney Stodden is making sure she's prepared. The former teen bride was spotted shopping for Christmas trees with an adoring mystery man on Dec. 22, 2013.

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 ...

The Curse of Reality TV

Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson arrives at the Premiere Of Universal Studios Hollywood's "King Kong 360 3-D" Attraction on June 29, 2010 in Universal City, California.

They've entertained us for hours on end, but these reality show stars have been cursed by reality television and it's no laughing matter.

Christmas ice swimming

LANKE, GERMANY - DECEMBER 22: Ice swimmers wade in the Obersee in Lanke, about 50 kilometers north of Berlin on December 22, 2013 in Lanke, Germany. The swimmers, who dress up in seasonal attire for the annual event, claim swimming in cold water is good for the body's blood circulation. Due to warmer temperatures this year, the lake did not freeze over. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Das ist cold! Winter swimmers dressed in festive attire took a dip in the freezing cold Obersee Lake in Germany during a traditional ice swimming session on Dec. 22, 2013.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 16

51290120 Model Elle Macpherson and her husband Jeffrey Soffer aren't letting a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit ruin their good times in Aspen, Colorado, as the pair were pictured with big smiles on a stroll on December 19, 2013. Soffer is being sued for $100 million for piloting a helicopter that crashed in the Bahamas in November of 2012, in which Lance Valdez, a prominent tax attorney, died. The widow of the victim accused Soffer of "recklessly flying and controlling" the helicopter "without a valid helicopter pilot's license." Soffer was licensed to fly fixed-wing aircraft, but not helicopters. The lawsuit also claims Soffer conspired with other passengers to conceal the fact that he was flying. Soffer, owner of Miami's famed Fontainbleau Hotel, is also being accused of "inducing" Valdez's widow "to accept $2 million in insurance proceeds" for the "primary purpose of avoiding his own personal liability." Elle MacPherson is named in the lawsuit as allegedly helping Soffer obtain a letter of indemnity from the Va FameFlynet, Inc - Beverly Hills, CA, USA - +1 (818) 307-4813

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

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.

Keith Richards turns 70

He's lived a life of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, but legend Keith Richards has defied the odds and turned 70-years-old on Dec. 18, 2013. The Rolling Stones guitarist is still rolling along -- take a look back at the iconic musician's life and career.

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 ...

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

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

Alex & Sierra win 'The X Factor' season 3

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Singers Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton attend FOX's "The X Factor" season finale at CBS Televison City on December 19, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

"The X Factor" wrapped up its third season, and duo Alex & Sierra came in first place.

Celebs come out

Whether it's on a magazine cover or on a TV show, celebs find their own way to come out. From athletes to movie stars, take a look at celebrities' coming out parties as they disclose their sexual orientations.

Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

Dylan Penn, daughter of Sean and Robin Wright, appears in this month's GQ. The model poses for a sexy, sandy photo shoot and also addresses rumors that she's dating Robert Pattinson, saying: ìWeíre talking about Rob here? Ö Thatís been very foreign to me. But actually kind of funny, because itís all bullshit.î

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

'Justin Bieber's Believe' world premiere

Teen stars (including the Biebs himself) flocked to the premiere of his documentary "Justin Bieber's Believe" in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 2013.

Stars who run their mouths into scandal

Some celebs are better known for their lines off the big screen than on it. But even their star-powered charm can't repair the damage their wayward remarks have done to their reputations.

Warm trend: Dress up with these coats for winter

We've rounded up our top picks for winter that will keep you warm -- and stylish -- this season.

Brad Pitt turns 50

Actor Brad Pitt turns 50 today. We take a look back at his career, from his role as a shirtless hunk in "Thelma and Louise" to his life as a humanitarian and family man.

Celebrities wearing short shorts

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

Sports

No. 2 Syracuse rallies past No. 8 Villanova, 78-62

SYRACUSE, NY - DECEMBER 28: head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange argues the lack of a call following a first half collision at mid court on December 28, 2013 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Trevor Cooney scored 21 points, Tyler Ennis had 20 and C.J. Fair added 17 Saturday, rallying No. 2 Syracuse past No. 8 Villanova 78-62 in a game between two of nine unbeaten teams left in Division I.

Battered Hart helps Man City beat Crystal Palace

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Edin Dzeko rescued Manchester City with a second-half winner in a shaky 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, lifting his team provisionally top of the English Premier League.

Isles' Tavares to miss Devils game with injury

New York Islanders' John Tavares (91) drives the puck down ice away from Philadelphia Flyers' Brayden Schenn (10) in the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

For the first time since 2010-11 the Islanders will be without John Tavares. The Isles captain was ruled out of Saturday’s matchup with the Devils with a lower-body injury, snapping a streak of 245 consecutive games. He is considered day-to-day.

Super Bowl XI: Raiders, the NFL's bad guys, batter Vikings

They were more America’s Most Wanted than America’s Team. The intimidating Oakland Raiders brawled their way through a one-loss Super season, culminating in a 32-14 battering of the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI.

Thunder's Westbrook out until after All-Star break

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) brings ball up court against New York Knicks Iman Shupert.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery and won’t return until after the All-Star break. General manager Sam Presti says in a statement Friday that Westbrook has been playing pain free, but “recently had experienced increased swelling” in his right knee.

Super Bowl X: Swann lifts Steelers over Cowboys

There has never been a more aptly named football player than Lynn Swann. The wide receiver’s grace, artistry and skill stole the show in Super Bowl X, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 21-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

For Irish QB Reese, Pinstripe Bowl is happy return

Tommy Rees wanted this to happen, he just didn’t want it to happen the way it did. Rees lost something very dear to him a little less than two years ago: the starting quarterback job at Notre Dame.

Packers' Rodgers will start vs. Bears with NFC North title on the line

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 04: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers returns to the field after a colar bone injury which occurred in the first half of the game against the Chicago Bears during the game at Lambeau Field on November 04, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers will start Sunday for the Packers when they play the Bears for the NFC North title and a trip to the playoffs. Head coach Mike McCarthy made the announcement after Rodgers worked another full practice with the first team Thursday.

Arsenal takes back top spot with help from City

Arsenal's Theo Walcott (3rd L) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against West Ham United during their English Premier League soccer match at the Boleyn Ground in London December 26, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS

Arsenal is on top of the Premier League heading into the second half of the season as Arsene Wenger looks to win the trophy for the first time in a decade. Theo Walcott’s double ensured Liverpool’s stay atop the standings lasted less than a week as Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1 at West Ham and its title rival lost 2-1 at Manchester City on Thursday.

Lions sign rugby speedster Isles to practice squad

Rugby sevens player Carlin Isles is trying his hand at the NFL by joining the Lions' practice squad.

Jim Schwartz doesn't discriminate on race, creed or sport when it comes to picking out talent. The Detroit Lions coach, who invited a YouTube viral star Havard Rugland to try out as a kicker during the preseason, has now signed American rugby player Carlin Isles to join the team's practice squad.

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