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Brooklyn elementary school's decision to shelf gifted program in favor of diversity causes backlash

A popular gifted program will get the axe after Ditmas Park school officials chose diversity over exclusivity. Citing a lack of diversity, PS 139 Principal Mary McDonald informed parents in a letter that the Students of Academic Rigor and two other in-house programs would no longer accept applications for incoming kindergartners.

BREAKING Jury expected to deliver verdict in Amanda Knox trial in Italy

Few international criminal cases have stirred national passions as strongly as that of American student Amanda Knox, waiting half a world away for her third Italian court verdict in the 2007 slaying of her British roommate, 21-year-old Meredith Kercher.

Younger brother of Oakland teen mom surrenders after killing her over laundry: cops

An Oakland teen accused of gunning down his 17-year-old sister during a fight over laundry has turned himself in after nearly a week on the lam.

Dallas cop accused of forcing woman to have sex in back of his patrol car — while on duty

Officer La'Cori Johnson, 28, is accused of forcing a woman to perform oral sex on him before having sex with her in the back of his patrol car on Sept. 9, 2013.

Hamill: Give Broadway Joe his parade already

Erick Munoz says he ‘asked God to take’ him instead of pregnant, brain-dead wife

Erick Munoz begged God to take him instead of his pregnant, brain-dead wife, who lay hooked up to a ventilator for weeks as her family fought to allow her to die in peace.

Madeleine McCann disappearance: Scotland Yard detectives to discuss possible arrests

Scotland Yard detectives returned to the U.K. Wednesday after pursuing new leads in Portugal concerning the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, according to reports.

Wife of Oregon man arrested for attacking gay dog owner found guilty

Saraya Gardner, the wife of George Mason Jr. who's charged with a hate crime, was found guilty by a federal jury in Oregon of obstruction of justice on Wednesday.

Live like a Jonas! Kevin lists home for Super Bowl week at $20K a night

Bill Romanowski on A-Rod: The truth will set him free on steroid controversy

Even in the maw of the Super Bowl media center at the Times Square Sheraton, there are six degrees of separation from embattled Yankee Alex Rodriguez.

NYPD, FBI set to keep big game super safe

The Broncos and Seahawks aren’t the only teams preparing for blitzes and bombs at the Super Bowl.

Raissman: For Oliver, uncertainty not so Super

That is as good a way as any to rationalize the season of twist and turns Pam Oliver, Fox’s veteran sideline reporter, has experienced.Her road to Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast was pitted with potholes of emotion, physical challenge and the kind of competition typical in a cut-throat business.

East Rutherford mayor, at first shafted, finally gets Super Bowl ticket

East Rutherford Mayor Jim Cassella was left out in the cold by the Super Bowl committee when it came to tickets to the big game in his town, but a new friend from Indianapolis has opened MetLife Stadium’s doors for him.

'It’s over-the-top expensive, excessive and extraordinary — but so is the Super Bowl': Old Homestead Steakhouse offering $150G feast

The $150,000 feast, straight from the playbook of the legendary Old Homestead Steakhouse, offers a spectacular feed for one deep-pocketed football fan and his soon-to-be-stuffed guests.

BETTER HOLD ON: The Daily News takes a wild ride down 180-foot Super Bowl Toboggan Run in Times Square

Daily Newser Justin Rocket Silverman was able to take the ride from atop the 60-foot platform Wednesday on Broadway in Times Square. He says the ride was thrilling, he actually forgot how cold he was.

Grimm reality: SI Republican’s flipout no shock in DC

Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) has made quite a name for himself in the halls of Congress — and it’s not because of his legislative skills.

Rep. Michael Grimm reporter outburst may be ‘part of pattern’

The day after Rep. Michael Grimm gave a reporter a post-State of the Union smack down, others subjected to Grimm's wrath are coming out of the woodwork to swap tales of Grimm Gone Wild.

DC watchdog group calls for ethics investigation of Michael Grimm after threats to reporter

Watchdog group Citizens For Responsibility And Ethics In Washington wants the feds to probe whether the congressman's "I'll break you in half" rant ran afoul of House rules governing members' conduct.

NY1 reporter 'not frightened' after on-camera run-in with irate Congressman

NY1 Reporter Michael Scotto said he was 'taken aback' when Rep. Michael Grimm hurled threats his way after the journalist tried to get the congressman to talk about the federal investigation he faces into alleged campaign finance fraud.

EXCLUSIVE De Blasio joins the gun-control advocacy group that Bloomberg founded

Forming a rare alliance with his predecessor, Mayor de Blasio is joining the gun-control advocacy group founded and funded by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Daily News has learned.

Oakland Raiderette handbook is ‘patronizing and insulting’ of cheerleaders

A leaked copy of the top-secret Raiderettes handbook shows the Oakland Raiders organization is “patronizing and insulting” to its cheerleaders — aside from the low wages the women are paid, an Los Angeles Times writer says in a scathing column.

VIDEO The dramatic moment kidnap victim rescued by Spanish cops

This is the dramatic moment Spanish police rescued a kidnapped businessman who'd been locked inside a filthy pig feed store for more than five days.

Daily News' Hometown Heroes in Transit winners praised at ceremony

New York’s transit heroes pulled into recognition station Wednesday. And the loudest applause at the 2nd annual Hometown Heroes in Transit awards ceremony went to 92-year-old Thomas Merrick, a subway supervisor who started off as a clerk back in 1948 and was on the job until just this August when he retired.

Women held hostage, forced into sex jobs at Mass. spa

Two women were busted for luring potential workers into a Massachusetts massage parlor with the promise of a good job — but then held the women hostage and forced them to perform sex acts on men, authorities said.

Ukraine's parliament offers protesters amnesty

Ukraine's parliament has passed a measure offering amnesty to arrested protesters, if demonstrators vacate most of the buildings they occupy.

Another Bieber bust! Justin turns self in over Toronto assault

EXCLUSIVE Cabbie Angel Guridy is convicted in 1993 Bronx murder of girlfriend Altagracia Valdez

The family of a woman stabbed to death two decades ago is finally getting a dose of justice.

Retired Chipper Jones rescues Freddie Freeman as Braves first baseman is stuck on frozen Atlanta road

Freeman was tweeting that he had been stuck in traffic for over five hours, leading Jones to hop on his 4-wheeler and pick his ex-teammate up.

EXCLUSIVE KATHIE LEE & HODA: If you think Beyoncé is too sexy for TV turn it off

Journal left by Maryland mall shooter reveals gunman wrote of plan to kill people, police say

Over the course of one year, Darion Aguilar sporadically wrote of his general hatred of others and of having a thought-out plan, which he asked his family's forgiveness for.

Found bracelet connects Georgia family with deceased loved one

Billy Sheridan, a former councilman of Winder Ga., died in 2006 but he left a silver bracelet in town that was just discovered last week. Sheridan’s daughter said she felt like she got a piece of her father back.

PayPal, GoDaddy hacked for Twitter handle: victim

Naoki Hiroshima claims his PayPal and GoDaddy accounts were breached by a hacker determined to use it as bait to steal his single-letter Twitter handle.

Indiana mom admits to allowing man to have sex with her baby EIGHT TIMES in exchange for money

Natisha Hillard, 25, told a federal judge that she was in dire need of money so she rented the baby, between 4 months old and 16 months old, during the demented sex trysts with Christopher M. Bour.

California couple arrested for recording sex encounter

Police say a California couple lured men back to their home for sex that they secretly videotaped — and fear more victims are out there.

Florida man accused of double-murder confesses to murders in New Jersey and Staten Island: documents

The blood on his hands spans two decades — and stretches from Florida to Staten Island. Sheriffs in Broward County, Florida say out-of-work painter Rosario "Ross" Melici confessed to murdering an elderly couple and then fessed up to two more murders, one in New Jersey in 1992 and the other in Staten Island in 1994, the Sun-Sentinel reports.

'Facebook killer' defense wants Derek Medina’s dead wife’s body tested for bath-salt drug

Derek Medina, 31, of South Miami, is accused of murdering his wife and posting a photo of her dead body on Facebook on Aug. 8.

F1 legend Michael Schumacher beginning to wake from coma: report

Formula One icon Michael Schumacher has reportedly “reacted positively” to being woken up from a medically induced coma he has been in since a ski accident in the French Alps in late December.

Computer love seen in ‘Her’ not too far off from reality: expert

Can a man really fall in love with a computer and have a healthy relationship? At least one expert thinks so.

Crews at New Jersey's Newark Airport can thank pay hike-preventing Gov. Christie for nothing

All that’s standing between 4,000 Newark Airport workers and a raise are New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his Port Authority cronies.

Massachusetts State Trooper writes heartwarming tribute to canine partner

The trooper wrote a heart-wrenching tribute to his beloved K-9 Unit partner, a “regal” German Shepherd named Dante, who recently had to be reluctantly put down.

Missouri man beat grandma, 95, after she failed to write check out quickly enough: cops

Mark Christopher Kerpash allegedly smacked his 95-year-old relative in the face before pinning her to the floor at her Hawk Point home Monday night.

Oklahoma teacher names child after student that died in tornado

Jennifer Doan Rogers was a teacher at Plaza Towers Elementary, decimated by vicious tornado in 2013. She named her son Jack Nicolas Rogers for 9-year-old student Nicolas McCabe.

Sex divide: Single women in New York will soon be paying more for long-term care insurance

Attention all the single ladies: Insurance companies are hiking premiums on your long-term care insurance policies. If you’re a single female in the New York area who is considering buying this kind of insurance that covers nursing home stays and home health aides, you probably want to do it now - if you can afford to, that is.

Kim snaps selfie with baby North

China drinks the most red wine: report

China has surpassed France and Italy to become the biggest consumer of red wine in the world.

Learner driver busted on highway being supervised by pet parrot

Who's a silly girl then? A learner driver speeding down a highway had her car seized after cops discovered she was being supervised only by her pet parrot.

Your All-Time Championship Team

All-Time Super Bowl Team

Greatest
All-Time Team

Joe Montana

Stats

Super Bowl Stats:
Passing Yards: 1,142
Passing: 83-of-122
Touchdowns: 11
Interceptions: 0
Career Playoff Record: 16-7

Super Facts

The only player to be named Super Bowl MVP three times (XVI, XIX, XXIV)
Holds Super Bowl record for highest career passer rating (127.8) and career TDs (11)
Joins Terry Bradshaw as only four-time Super Bowl winning QB
Throws for a then-Super Bowl record 357 yards in XXIII
Emmitt Smith

Stats

Super Bowl Stats:
Rushing yards: 70-for-289 (3 games)
Longest run: 38
Receiving yards: 11-for-56
Touchdowns: 5

Super Facts

MVP of Cowboys' 30-13 win over Bills in XXVIII with 132 yards rushing and two TDs
Holds record for most career Super Bowl rushing touchdowns (5)
289 career yards is third most in Super Bowl history
Jerry Rice

Super Stats

Receiving Yards: 589 (4 games)
Catches: 33
Long: 48
Touchdowns: 8

Super Facts

MVP of 49ers' 20-16 win over Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII
215 receiving yards vs. Bengals (XXIII) is Super Bowl record
Only player in NFL history with two 18-point Super Bowls
Holds records for career receptions (33), most catches in a game (11), receiving yards (589) and TDs (8)
Mark Bavaro

Super Stats

Receiving Yards: 101 (2 games)
Catches: 9
Long: 19
Touchdowns: 1

Super Facts

Starting TE on two Super Bowl winning Giants team (XXI, XXV)
Third quarter touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXI gives Giants lead for good
Tied for team lead with Mark Ingram for receptions (5) in Super Bowl XXV
Lawrence Taylor

Super Facts

Driving force behind two Super Bowl-winning Giants teams (XXI, XXV)
Makes a key touchdown-saving tackle on John Elway in first half of Giants' 39-20 win over Broncos (XXI)
Unanimous NFL MVP as the Giants went 14-2 and dominated NFC foes in the playoffs
Ronnie Lott

Super Facts

Four-time Super Bowl champion with the 49ers (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
Starts at cornerback for first two 49er title teams, moves to safety for San Francisco's other two Super Bowl wins
One of five players to play on all four 49er Super Bowl winning teams of the 1980s
Mike Webster

Super Facts

Member of four Super Bowl-winning Steelers teams (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Starting center for Steelers in Super Bowls (XIII and XIV)
15 seasons with the Black and Gold (1974-1988) is a franchise record
Joe Greene

Super Facts

A four-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Intercepted a Fran Tarkenton pass and also forced a fumble in 16-6 win over Vikings in IX
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year (1972, 1974), Mean Joe was inducted into Hall of Fame in 1987
Adam Vinatieri

Stats

Field Goals Attempted: 10 (5 games)
Field Goals Made: 7
Long: 48
Total Points: 34

Super Facts

Nails two Super Bowl-winning kicks for the Patriots (XXXVI, XXXVIII)
One of six players to have started in NFL record five Super Bowls (XXXI, XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI)
Holds record for career Super Bowl field goals attempted (10) and field goals made (7)
Vince Lombardi

Super Facts

Leads the Packers to back-to-back Super Bowl titles (I, II)
Wins three NFL championships before the Super Bowl era
Career playoff record of 9-1 (.900)

Sports

Super State of Mind: New York natives in the Super Bowl

For the first time in the 48-year history of the Super Bowl, the big game will be played in the tri-state area. But there has always been a New York/New Jersey/Connecticut connection to the Super Bowl as numerous players from the area have been a part — big or small — of the game dating all the way back to the first one.

Never OutFoxed: Broncos coach's success goes back to Giants

In the days before the 2000 NFC Championship Game, Ernie Accorsi remembers being a nervous wreck. The Giants were facing a Minnesota Vikings team that was loaded with offensive weapons.

Seahawks' Super plan: Get to the Mann early and often

It was three days after the NFC Championship Game and the Giants were staring at the impossible. They were facing an undefeated New England Patriots team with an all-time quarterback and the greatest offense the NFL had ever seen.

Heartbreaking choke to Ravens drove Denver to Super heights

No matter how many times John Fox and his players insist that they’ve moved past probably the most heartbreaking loss of their lives, they’ll always remember the sound inside Sports Authority Field at Mile High one year ago when Joe Flacco’s miracle heave landed softly in Jacoby Jones’ waiting arms.

Super States of Mind: New Jersey natives in the Super Bowl

For the first time in the 48-year history of the Super Bowl, the big game will be played in the tri-state area. But there has always been a New York/New Jersey/Connecticut connection to the Super Bowl as numerous players from the area have been a part - big or small - of the game dating all the way back to the first one.

Play Super Bowl Trivia! 48 questions for XLVIII

Think you know a lot about the Super Bowl? Test your knowledge right here with 48 questions for Super Bowl XLVIII!

News' Broncos fan feels Rocky Mountain High about Super Bowl XLVIII

I haven’t been this confident about a Super Bowl since 1989. I knew my Broncos had no chance of keeping up with Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and the rest of the mighty 49ers in Super Bowl XXIV in New Orleans. I didn’t even want us to win the AFC title game that year.

Seahawks carry chip on shoulder all the way to Super Bowl

Cliff Avril noticed the difference the moment he set foot in training camp. When the veteran defensive end first joined the Seattle Seahawks this past offseason, he could tell he was in a different place. He’d just spent five seasons with the underachieving, overhyped Detroit Lions, a team filled with first-round picks.

SUPER BOWL FUN GUIDE

YOU TALKIN' TO ME? How to speak like a 'Noo Yawker' in 13 easy steps

Follow this simple guide on how to master the New York slang and avoid getting taken, laughed at, or beaten up. How to pass for one of us so you don’t get taken, laughed at, or beat up: 1. It might be spelled like the city in Texas, but we don’t say “Houston,” we say “How-stin.”

Need a drink? Check out the best New York bars for Broncos and Seahawks fans to watch the Super Bowl

Ecstatic fans have plenty of places to get blitzed in the Big Apple — and they cater to fans of both the Seahawks and the Broncos.

LIFE ON MARS: Bruno's extraordinary rise to Super Bowl halftime star

Finding the right halftime star isn’t as easy as it looks. You need a star with mass appeal, someone who has something for everyone.

Near MetLife Stadium? Check out these stellar food options in New Jersey for your foodie friends

OK, so the big game is in The Garden State. There are plenty of options around MetLife Stadium, including a James Beard Award-winning chef’s take on Latin cooking.

Autos

Super Bowl 2014: Watch EVERY car commercials before the game! Automakers offer pre-game preview of this year’s outrageous Super Bowl commercials

From fuzzy Muppets, to British villains, and a whole lot of bull - Car companies are out in full force in Super Bowl XLVIII

Latest Autos Reviews

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

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Miley, Madge twerk up a storm on MTV Unplugged — SEE THE PHOTOS

NJ toddler left on cold school bus for nearly 6 hours

Officials in central New Jersey have fired a school bus driver after a toddler was left on his bus in bitter cold weather for nearly six hours.

SEE IT Chilling moment captured as freak killer wave washes man into sea

The horrifying moment a Senegalese man was swept into the sea by a powerful wave and killed has been caught on camera.

Thief steals bag from train to find two-week-old baby inside

Kishor Kale was hoping for a pile of cash in his ill-gotten holdall, but instead got someone else's bouncing bundle of joy. He confessed to the theft after police accused him of abandoning his own baby.

Farting cows blow up barn after deadly buildup of methane gas inside

Dairy cows in Germany set their barn on fire after their farting and belching led to a deadly build up of methane inside the building, police said.

SEE IT: Singer suffers huge electric shock on stage

This is the terrifying moment a singer suffered a huge electric shock live on stage in front of thousands of fans. Nolberto was mid-way through his band Alkala's performance of "Yo por tu amor" (Me for your love) at a carnival in Ranchillos, Argentina, when he placed his hand on a metal pole.

North Korea alarmed over U.S.-South Korea military exercises

North Korea’s propaganda machine is churning out near-daily denunciations of the United States and South Korea for a series of soon-to-start military maneuvers, warning nuclear war could be imminent and saying it will take dramatic action of its own if further provoked.

Oprah turns the big 6-0! Check out her evolving style

Feeling short leads to paranoia, lower self-esteem: study

People who experience social situations from a lower height - in other words short people - are more prone to feelings of paranoia, inferiority and excessive mistrust, according to research published on Wednesday.

Royal Caribbean 'puke-fest' cruise returns to New Jersey after one of largest illness outbreaks in last 20 years

The Royal Caribbean liner that cruised from paradise to puke-fest finally returned to Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, Wednesday about 1:30 p.m. — with a dubious claim to fame.

Christie's 60! Brinkley's still hot in one-piece

Transit union leader under investigation in sexual harassment of bus operator

A TWU Local 100 union head whose job is to track assaults on bus drivers was ordered to stay away from one of his own members Wednesday.

Father of abandoned Florida baby wants him back

Robert Conover, who admits he has a history of substance abuse issues, claims one of his friends from Alcoholics Anonymous left the adorable infant at the designated Davie Safe Haven last week.

Sienna Miller admits to having done ‘immoral’ things

WINTER CHAOS IN ATLANTA: Rare Arctic blast in the South drops 3 inches of snow, paralyzing roads for hours and leaving people stranded at schools overnight

The storm swept through the Deep South on Tuesday, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain that caused severe traffic conditions in areas used to mild winter conditions.

Joe Biden responds to Bob Gates' criticism: 'We have disagreed for 40 years'

The VP is fighting back against the criticism from Bob Gates in his new memoir, in which the former defense secretary accused Biden of being "wrong on nearly every major foreign policy.'

COLLARED: NYPD nab suspect wanted in brutal Midtown attack on gay journalist

Cops collared a man they say pummeled an award-winning journalist in Midtown earlier this month. Police say there's no indication the attack was a bias crime.

From cozy coupe to classic kids’ car: Mechanic transforms real vehicle to look like toy automobile

Petrolhead John Bitmead spent five months creating a life-size version of the tot's toy - and copied every detail from the yellow roof, to glassless windows and over-sized drinks holder.

Comics & Games

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Retro photo galleries

Winter in New York City

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Selena Gomez 'seeing' Bieber look-alike: report

THE MOST INTERESTING MAN ON THE SLOPES: 55-year-old Mexican skier called 'The Prince' is ready to wow Sochi in a Mariachi-themed uniform

One of the privileges of the Winter Games is the presence of the incomparable Hubertus von Hohenlohe, who will be representing Mexico again next month at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

YOU CALF TO SEE IT! Baby cow found dying from frostbite in field gets outfitted with new set of prosthetic legs

A frostbitten calf found freezing to death in a Virginia field is back on the move after getting his very own set of "magic legs."

HUMBLE HERO: Wounded Army Ranger Cory Remsburg receives nation’s gratitude during State of the Union

Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg became the face of wounded warriors Tuesday following President Obama‘s effusive praise and a rousing standing ovation that united a divided Congress.

DID 'SUPERFLY' DO IT? Grand jury to investigate 30-year-old death of pro wrestler Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka's girlfriend

A Pennsylvania grand jury will reopen and investigate the more than 30-year-old death of Nancy Argentino, the girlfriend of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. A Lehigh County jury will look into what happened on May 10, 1983, when the 23-year-old brunette beauty, a Brooklyn native, ended up dead.

Editors' Picks

Join the News' live chat with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart

The Broadway stars will stop by Thursday for an exclusive live Web chat.

EXCLUSIVE Lawsuit blasts publicist Ronn Torossian over 'con artist' campaign on message boards

A scorching lawsuit against prominent publicist Ronn Torossian is heating up in court, Confidenti@l has learned.

THEATER REVIEW ‘Intimacy’

Another Thomas Bradshaw play at the New Group is another boinkathon with full-frontal nudity.

PHOTOS Pictures of the day

See the most stunning news images from across the globe.

'White Collar' looks tight on renewal by USA

Fans of "White Collar" can contemplate two cliffhangers when the fifth season wraps Thursday.

Judge approves new 'Housewives' trial for Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan has been granted a new trial to hash out $20 million wrongful termination gripe.

ScarJo's SodaStream Super Bowl ad banned

Scarlett Johansson's SodaStream Super Bowl commercial is causing quite a fizz with Fox.

Your hangover is their profit

Urgent care centers in the New York area are expecting healthy business from the Super Bowl.

Hiddleston leads trifecta of Brit actors in Jaguar ad

Jaguar Super Bowl commercial has three Brit actors playing off their villainous movie personas.

Austin Mahone denies dating Selena Gomez

The 17-year-old Mahone shot down rumors that he and the starlet are an item.

Petition to deport Bieber heads to the White House

Justin Bieber better hope Sasha and Malia are Beliebers.

‘Real Housewife'’ single again

Ramona Singer is singing the blues as her husband Mario Singer is reportedly cheating.

Fashion designers customize haute couture helmets

Want your own fantasy football helmet? There's still plenty of time on the clock.

Cheerios' interracial family returns for Super Bowl ad

The family that sparked racist uproar online is back to star in cereal-maker's Super Bowl ad.

‘Brokeback Mountain' opera opens in Spain

The tragic tale of two cowboys in love is being reinvented again as "Brokeback Mountain" - the opera.

SEE IT ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ trailer released

Move over Nicholas Sparks, there's a new tear-jerking romance novel adaptation for teens.

Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw top ACM nods

Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw are the top nominees for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards.

Jonathan Banks joins ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff

He will reprise his role as Mike Ehrmantraut in "Better Call Saul."

Evelyn Lozada expecting baby boy

"Basketball Wives" star is expecting a son with her LA Dodgers fiancé Carl Crawford.

Rihanna photobombs 'Full House' cast on 'GMA'

The bad girl crashed a mini 'Full House' reunion on 'Good Morning America.'

J-Law appears nearly naked as 'X-Men' character on Empire cover

The Oscar winner is nearly nude and blue from head-to-toe on the cover of Empire magazine.

Kate's a Goldie girl playing real-life mom

Kate Hudson — the face of Ann Taylor — imitates life with her two sons in new ad campaign.

Kevin Jonas renting for Super Bowl at $20,000 a night

If you ever wanted to live like a Jonas—here's your chance.

PHOTOS Happy birthday Oprah! Queen of talk turns 60

Take a look at how the talk show host's look has evolved through the years.

Lea Michele: Cory Monteith's 'watching everything I’m doing’

Lea Michele opened up about her late boyfriend Cory Monteith in a new interview.

Jay Leno says he plans to keep doing stand-up after 'Tonight'

Leno stopped by pal Ellen DeGeneres' afternoon gabfest to talk about his pending departure from NBC.

Tebow to guest host 'Good Morning America' ahead of Super Bowl

Tim Tebow just got one step closer to the Super Bowl.

Clooney dishes on co-stars Bullock, Pitt in Reddit chat

George Clooney is quite the jokester when it comes to his Hollywood pals.

Big paydays draw more and more to daytime TV

Daytime TV has two sides — one that mints millionaires and another leaves a raft of failures bobbing in its wake.

PHOTOS Hollywood Stands Up to Cancer

Celebrities put their star power to good use at the Hollywood Stands Up to Cancer event, hosted by Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth in Culver City, California, on Jan. 28, 2014.

Jimmy Fallon passes ‘Late Night’ pickle to Seth Meyers

Jimmy Fallon has officially passed the torch — in the form of a large green pickle.

VIDEO Weatherman knees heckler in groin, continues report

This weatherman unleashed a storm of his own.

Baldwin responds to backlash after claiming TSA patted down his baby

Alec Baldwin got it. No, really, he got it.

SEE IT Miley grinds with Madonna for MTV Unplugged

Miley and Madge performed a risqué unplugged duet.

Pistorius murder trial to have dedicated TV channel in South Africa

The country’s top cable provider is promising “round-the-clock” coverage of the trial.

Teen gets six-figure payday from Kanye over alleged attack on Kim: report

The teen who allegedly hurled the N-word at Kim Kardashian.

No love for Bieber as he's to be arraigned on Valentine’s Day

Pop singer Justin Bieber has a Valentine's Day date with a South Florida judge.

Georgia May Jagger lights up new ad

The German jeweler has unveiled the images from its first campaign with British-American supermodel Georgia May Jagger, who was named a Thomas Sabo brand ambassador in November.

LIVE BLOG State of the Union reaction

Follow our politics team here for live coverage the day after Obama's speech.

Scientists create embryonic-type stem cells without embryos

Scientists have found a cheap and easy way to reprogram mature cells from mice back into an embryonic-like state.

PHOTOS Snow snarls traffic in Deep South

States of emergency were declared across the South as a rare winter storm caused traffic jams and stranded motorists.

Best hotels in America

This year's rankings reflect increased competition and an ever-improving guest experience.

JLo: I like 'conflict,' drama in my lovelife

The diva admitted she isn't as preoccupied with her physique as she once was.

Kimye's Paris wedding to be televised: report

As Kim Kardashian and Kanye West walk down the aisle for their big day, cameras will be rolling.

Chef sues Gordon Ramsay over lost taste

German chef says he lost ability to taste food after biting into a bad burger at Ramsay's NYC restaurant.

TV REVIEW ‘Hawking’ is unusually revealing

Stephen Hawking’s physical limitations do not prevent him from throwing a curveball.

TV REVIEW 'Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond'

British dramas may be an acquired taste, but once acquired, you find so many things they do well.

Macklemore boasts about ‘magical’ Grammy weddings

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are the talk of the town after the Grammys, but not just for their four wins.

Suki Waterhouse stuns in new Burberry ad

The actress and model stars in the brand's Brit Rhythm for Women campaign.

‘Jurassic Park’ crate for sale on eBay

A velociraptor dinosaur crate from the 1993 blockbuster was recently put up for auction on eBay.

Vin Diesel dances to Beyonce, Katy Perry in clip

The actor posted a video of himself dancing and singing along to Beyonce and Katy Perry’s new singles.

PHOTOS The Super Bowl gets ruff

Forget the Broncos and the Seahawks: Animal Planet's tenth annual Puppy Bowl is ready for kick off.

Tweets as currency at Marc Jacobs shop

The NYC-based designer will be launching a new pop-up store with a social media twist.

Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard urge magazine boycott

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are taking a stand against the paparazzi.

Retired QB Warner rips cold Supe

Kurt Warner is not a fan of Super Bowl XLVIII taking place at the cold-stricken MetLife Stadium.

Study: 'Revenge sex' is real

Maybe sex with someone new really is the best remedy for heartbreak, a new study suggests.

'Flora & Ulysses,' 'Locomotive' win prestigious children's lit awards

They were awarded the Newberry and Caldecott Medals, respectively.

A stone-Cole Queens guy

The News talks to Grammy nominated wordsmith and Queens-born star J. Cole.

JLo likes a little 'conflict' in her lovelife

The musical diva has admitted she isn't as preoccupied with her physique as she once was.

Emma's license put on hold: report

Emma Stone reportedly almost lost her driver's license over an unpaid $437 ticket nearly eight years ago.

Madonna joining Miley Cyrus for ‘Unplugged’ special

Miley Cyrus will be getting "Unplugged" with a little help from Madonna.

DEATH OF AN ICON: Pete Seeger dies at 94

American troubadour, folk music singer and activist Pete Seeger died at a hospital in New York.

Strange bedfellows: Meryl Streep, 50 Cent attend Knicks-Lakers game

There's a new odd pair in town.

Music video project helps cancer patients cope

Creating music videos may help young patients feel better about themselves and their situation.

Taylor Swift caught off-guard by Grammy loss

So why did Taylor Swift's jaw drop when the Album of the Year award was announced?

Gawker responds to Quentin Tarantino lawsuit

Gawker Media Group has issued a response to director Quentin Tarantino's lawsuit in a matter-of-fact article posted to its website on Tuesday.

'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson heading to the State of the Union

"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson has landed a coveted invite to the President's Capitol Hill speech on Tuesday, from newly elected Rep. Vance McAllister (R-La.).

Study links pesticide exposure with Alzheimer's

People who had been exposed to the pesticide DDT were more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than those with no traces of the chemical in their blood, researchers found in a new study.

Grammys' marriage ceremony was about more than buzz

The wedding including same-sex couples was a bold for an awards show.

Google Glass launches prescription lenses

The Titanium collection is a range of four sets of classically stylish glass frames that seamlessly incorporate Google's smart headset.

Prince sues 22 alleged bootleggers for $1 million each

Superstar singer Prince is on the warpath and suing his online fans for allegedly posting links to illegal downloads of his live shows.

THEATER REVIEW ‘Stop Hitting Yourself’ could use a sharper satirical bite

Lincoln Center’s “Stop Hitting Yourself” is designed to gleam.

5 things to know about Lorde

Lorde stole the show at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

Post-rehab Amanda removing arm tattoo

The “Hairspray” actress was seen with a faded version of her angel wings tattoo.

STARS' SELFIES: Social media-savvy celebs strike a pose

Behind-the-scenes shots from the Grammys

PHOTOS Stars celebrate in style at Grammys after-parties

Once the Grammys are over, the real fun begins.

Carefree Bieber rides RV as cops say he's still suspect in egg-throwing case

Evidence seized from Justin Bieber’s house has not egg-xonerated the pop star.

Heidi Klum, Martin Kirsten split after a year of dating

The “Project Runway” host has split with boyfriend Martin Kirsten, according to People.

VIDEO: Kate Middleton at age 11 in school's 'My Fair Lady' play

Cor blimey guv'nor, is that the future Queen of England?

La La says Melo will 'definitely' stay with Knicks

Carmelo Anthony's better half said she believes her husband will re-sign with the Knicks.

Kate Moss, doppelganger doll star in Alexander McQueen ads

The British model shows off a short blonde hairstyle in the campaign.

EAT TO LOSE IT: 5 exotic foods for weight loss

Is it a placebo effect, or is there something going on at a molecular level? Perhaps a little of both. Here are five of the more exotic foods that are all the rage with dieters these days.

ScarJo is 'saving the world' in sexy Super Bowl ad

SodaStream scored big by nabbing Scarlett Johansson as the star of their sexy Super Bowl commercial.

Madden sim says Broncos are Super

EA Sports has Broncos winning it all.

Grammys 2014 telecast scores big ratings

The Grammy Awards are a hit with television viewers according to Nielsen reporting.

Quentin Tarantino suing Gawker over leaked script

Quentin Tarantino has moved to sue Gawker Media for pushing his leaked script online.

Grammys mark moment for same-sex marriage

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, known, in part, for their Marriage Equality Act anthem "Same Love," performed the song in an unprecedented way.

'SNL' star Cecily Strong refutes pregnancy rumors

The SNL star took to Twitter to slam those who speculated about whether she was pregnant.

Macklemore texts Kendrick Lamar: 'You got robbed'

Mackelmore was among those surprised at his Grammy win.

Queen Latifah to sing at Super Bowl

Queen Latifah has been tapped to perform "America the Beautiful" during the Super Bowl's pre-game show on Sunday.

Power of smell may be able to detect disease: study

Notice that your partner’s breath smells funny? That may be your nose alerting you to the fact that they’re sick.

Artist gives Disney princesses disabilities

Snow White in a wheelchair? See Disney princesses like you’ve never seen them before.

Daft Punk, Lorde take home top honors at the Grammys

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were also among the winners Sunday night.

WINNERS LIST From Adele to Ziggy Marley: A look at who took home a Grammy

Winners in selected categories at the 56th annual Grammy Awards.

Trent Reznor blasts Grammys for cutting set short

'Music's biggest night ... to be disrespected,' Reznor tweeted.

Pharrell's Grammys hat becomes Internet meme

Everyone had something to say about the singer's large brown hat.

Cory Monteith's name misspelled during Grammys tribute

'Glee' fans are outraged about the Recording Academy overlooking the error.

Katy Perry catches bouquet at Grammys' mass wedding

Does this mean wedding bells in the near future for Perry and John Mayer?

REALITY HEAVEN: ‘Bachelor’ couple Sean and Catherine tie the knot

Catherine Giudici is getting ready to say "I do" to her "Bachelor" love Sean Lowe in a televised ceremony on Sunday night, and the bride-to-be is sharing her preparation with her scores of Twitter and Instagram followers ahead of the big event.

Chrissy Teigen, John Legend photo-bombed by Neil Patrick Harris

The stunning model spent the night taking in the Grammy Awards.

Gilded gowns ruled the red carpet at the Grammy Awards

Shine and sparkle took center stage at the Staples Center.

PHOTOS Take a look back at the Grammys most outrageous red carpet fashion

Expect the unexpected.

Free coffee with your Daily News at Super Bowl Boulevard

Daily News Warming Station Coffee Carts will be on and around Super Bowl Blvd.

Rosie O'Donnell returning to 'The View' as a guest

The last time she appeared on the daytime talk show was in 2007.

Britney ex recalls pop star's infamous 2007 meltdown

The platinum-selling pop tart hit rock bottom on Christmas.

Apollo's Amateur Night includes 12-year-old hopeful

The Brooklyn seventh-grader says 'It would just be great to touch the same stage.'

Helping Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet get steamy with pie

The sensual scene is reminiscent of the pottery-making scene in 'Ghost'

Susan Boyle applies for $10-an-hour job at betting shop

Multimillionaire singer Susan Boyle has applied for a $10-an-hour job at her local betting shop. The down-to-earth 52-year-old inquired about the job earlier this week, according to British media reports.

Intruder busted at L.A. home of Selena

Man booked on suspicion of trespassing

Remix guru Cedric Gervais set to work with Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus is as hands on with her remixes as she is with pulsating posteriors, a Grammy winner revealed backstage Sunday.

Michelle Williams 'embarrassed' over Beyonce's sexual album

"We aren't supposed to know all that." she said of Beyonce's overtly sexual self-titled album.

PHOTOS Stunning images of Antarctica

Daily News photographer David Handschuh went on a 13-day trip to Antarctica where he encountered just about everything.

LL Cool J defends Bieber after pop star's arrest

'At the end of the day, I mean, he's 19 years old,' Grammys host LL Cool J tells Us Weekly.

Justin Bieber soaks up sun in Panama

Photos from the hot Central American paradise showed a shirtless Justin Bieber, 19, strolling on the beaches of Punta Chame with his new ladyfriend, Chantel Jeffries, and two other members of his entourage — one of whom appeared to be carrying a beer bucket.

'Real Housewives' husband charged with fraud, identity theft

Phaedra Parks might have a lot more drama going on than her reality show cameras can take.

SEE IT: Jonah Hill, Leo re-enact 'Titanic' scene on SNL

Jonah Hill returned to "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 25 to host for the third time.

Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott take ‘drastic’ move

Find out what the two celebs were willing to do to save their marriage.

Alfonso Cuaron receives Directors Guild of America top honor

Alfonso Cuaron was awarded the top film honor from the Directors Guild of America for "Gravity" on Saturday night.

‘Ride Along’ finishes first in box office race

The Kevin Hart, Ice Cube police comedy "Ride Along" cruised to the top of the box office again.

Female pop artists may get headlines, but men get the sales

Perception: Young women rule pop — from Beyoncé and Miley. Reality: Men trounced them in CD sales.

Justin who? Selena 'strong' following Bieber bust: Demi

Demi Lovato is a loyal friend to Selena Gomez. The 21-year-old singer spent some quality time with Gomez immediately following Justin Bieber's DUI arrest and opened up to Ryan Seacrest about their girls night out.

Nadal doesn't back down, but falls in Aussie final

Stan Wawrinka added a win over Rafael Nadal to his list of firsts in a stunning run to his maiden Grand Slam title, extending his rival’s injury-cursed run at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 upset in Sunday’s final.

Khloe and Lamar sell $5M home to 'Big Bang' star

Khloe Kardashian has sold the home she once shared with estranged husband Lamar Odom for quite the profit..

First 'Fifty Shades of Grey' poster is here

Hello there, Christian Grey. Universal studios has released the first poster for the highly anticipated "Fifty Shares Of Grey" film.

PHOTOS: Take a look at JLaw's red carpet style evolution

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The five worst book-to-movie adaptations of all time

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Stars flock to Sundance Film Festival

The 30th annual Sundance Film Festival is well underway and is drawing a host of celebrities to this year’s indie fest. Check out which Hollywood A-listers flocked to Park City, Utah for the star-studded event.

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Through the years Oprah has struggled with her weight - and style - in the public eye. From shoulder pads and bad hair to skinny jeans and corsets, take a look at the talk show host's evolving look ...

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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 Stands Up to Cancer

Celebrities put their star power to good use at the Hollywood Stands Up to Cancer event, hosted by Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth in Culver City, California, on Jan. 28, 2014.

Puppy Bowl 2014 starting lineup: Super Bowl game day gets ruff

Forget the Broncos and the Seahawks: Animal Planet's tenth annual Puppy Bowl gets ready to kick off with 66 adorable pups. Check out this year's all-star lineup.

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The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

Music world stars celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show.’ The concert will be broadcast on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT.

Grammys 2014 red carpet

They might sound the part, but do they look the part? It's the music industry's night to shine and the biggest stars hit the red carpet at the 56th Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2014. Check out who looked hot and who did not at music's biggest night of the year.

Grammys 2014 top show moments

It's music's biggest night of the year and the industry's brightest stars attended the 56th Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2014. Check out the top show moments from this year’s star-studded event.

Grammys 2014: Stars celebrate in style at Grammys after-parties

Once the Grammys are over, the real fun begins. See which stars hit up the after-party circuit following the awards show ...

Grammys 2014: Stars share behind-the-scenes shots on social media

Didn't get an invite to this year's Grammy Awards? Not to worry! Thanks to these Twitter-happy stars, you can get an inside peek into music's biggest night right here ...

Joanna Krupa's hottest moments

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Cutest kids in Hollywood

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

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

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Flower power: Prettiest floral prints for winter

Already dreaming of spring? These bright winter florals are just what you need.

Stars who wear sheer clothing

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.

Daily News photographer snaps stunning photos of Antarctica during 13-day trip

Daily News photographer David Handschuh went on a 13-day trip to Antarctica where he encountered everything from penguins' antics to the midnight sun. See his incredible shots ...

Jennifer Lawrence: Red carpet style evolution

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Beatles 50th anniversary in America

It's been 50 years since The Beatles took their first steps on American soil, appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show on Feb. 9, 1964. Take a look back at their British Invasion, which sent America into a state of Beatlemania.

Sundance portraits get vintage tintype treatment

They're your favorite stars like you've never seen them. Freelance AP photographer Victoria Will created tintype portraits while covering the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The resulting images look like they came straight from the 1860s.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of January 20

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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 ...

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Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Stars celebrate before the Grammy Awards

Paris Hilton, Lorde and other celebrities celebrate at pre-Grammy parties around Los Angeles.

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Justin Bieber arrested: Meet his mystery gal pal Chantel Jeffries

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Celebrity mug shots

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Craziest outfits in Grammys history

When the biggest and most outrageous music personalities converge on one red carpet, expect the unexpected. That's why the Grammys are always the craziest and most over-the-top of the big award shows - especially when it comes to fashion. Take a look back at the skimpiest, strangest and most wild Grammy outfits in history ...

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Coyotes changing name from Phoenix to Arizona next season

The Phoenix Coyotes will become the Arizona Coyotes starting in the 2014-15 season. The team has been known as the Phoenix Coyotes since moving to Arizona from Winnipeg in 1996. The team played its home games in downtown Phoenix before moving to Glendale in 2003, but kept the Phoenix name.

Cowboys turn coaching staff upside-down

The Dallas Cowboys decided one year with Monte Kiffin as defensive coordinator and Bill Callahan as play-caller was enough.

Bondy: Super Bowl Media Day a time for 'journalists' to shine

The last thing you want to do on Media Day at the Super Bowl – the very last thing – is listen to the players. If you do, you might be forced to hear Wes Welker spitefully drone, “I’m just focusing on this game and getting ready for the Super Bowl,” a contraceptive for the brain that should not be swallowed.

Mexican ski racer ready to wow at the Olympics at 55

One of the privileges of the Winter Games is the presence of the incomparable Hubertus von Hohenlohe, who will be representing Mexico again next month at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Pistorius murder trial to have dedicated TV channel in South Africa

Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial will have a dedicated 24-hour television channel in South Africa, the country’s top cable provider said Wednesday, promising “round-the-clock” coverage of one of the blockbuster stories of the year.

Meeting Pack's Lombardi inspired Prep's O'Connor

The details are a bit sketchy for Vincent O’Connor, the 84-year-old football coach who just completed his 61st season at St. Francis Prep. But he remembers meeting Vince Lombardi twice — once at a banquet in Brooklyn and another time at an event in New Jersey.

Marshall plan for NFL retirees is CTE fundraisers

Leonard Marshall has tasted Super Bowl glory — he was a key contributor on the Giants teams that won NFL titles after the 1986 and 1990 seasons — but he thinks it is important for fans to know that retired players don’t have an easy time after they limp away from the game.

Jesse Jackson takes chilly stance on Super Bowl

Add the Rev. Jesse Jackson to the long list of people who are mystified with the logic behind staging the Super Bowl in a refrigerator - er - MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Spotted wondering around the Sheraton Hotel lobby on Tuesday, Jackson didn't mince words when it comes to his feelings on Sunday's game.

Cold Supe not appetizing to Warner

Kurt Warner had just talked about how excited he was to have next year’s Super Bowl played in his home state of Arizona. He raved about the stadium, the city of Phoenix and, of course, the weather.

Bluejay has his way: McDermott sinks Johnnies

Doug McDermott hit a 25-footer with 2.5 seconds left to finish his season-high 39-point night, and No. 20 Creighton defeated St. John’s 63-60 after squandering all of an 18-point lead Tuesday.