MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

DESCENT INTO ABYSS: 70 bags of heroin, 20 hypodermic needles and 5 Rx meds found in Philip Seymour Hoffman's apartment

Seventy glassine envelopes of heroin were found in the West Village apartment where Philip Seymour Hoffman died with a needle in his arm, sources said Monday. Three days before his death, Hoffman enjoyed a meal at an Atlanta bar before he dozed off on a flight out of the city. read full story »

CANNED! Sanitation worker — and father of 3 — gets dumped, loses pension after 24 years of service for taking $20 tip

A $20 tip that a Queens garbageman accepted for removing an extra-heavy load of trash has cost him his job.

Child impaled by rebar while sledding in northern Maryland

The child was playing in Jarrettsville's morning snowfall when authorities say the left side of her back landed on a steal bar that was buried in the snow.

California man pulls gun on girl selling cookies door to door

A California man pulled a gun on a young girl who was selling cookies door to door Sunday morning.

TWO POINTS COST $70K: Alabama jewelry store promotion to pay out refunds due to Super Bowl safety

Jeff Dennis Jewelers in Gardendale ran a promotion offering a cash refund on purchases if either Denver or Seattle scored a safety during the game. Now he has to pay up.

Castaway who claimed to be lost at sea for 13 months says his boat had second passenger

Meanwhile, some are casting some doubt over the claims of the Spanish-speaking castaway who landed on the Marshall Islands last week.

Hamill: I have a hunch Woody's not lying... and neither is Dylan

EXPERT: Philip Seymour Hoffman may have miscalculated dosage

If Philip Seymour Hoffman hadn’t used drugs for a while, he may have misjudged how much he could handle.

MLB Player's Association asks judge to throw out Alex Rodriguez suit

The Major League Baseball Players Association says it had Alex Rodriguez’s back in the bruising arbitration that led to the disgraced Yankee’s 162-game steroid suspension.

California mother, boyfriend held for brutal sexual assault and murder of 3-year-old daughter

A young mother and her boyfriend were arrested Sunday about 24 hours after police found the woman's 3-year-old daughter sexually assaulted and beaten to death in their Napa, Calif., home, police say.

'BullyGate' texts between Dolphins' Martin, Incognito revealed

Jonathan Martin, the Miami Dolphins offensive lineman who left his team after alleging bullying and mistreatment by the team, specifically teammate Richie Incognito, blamed "the culture around football and the locker room" in text messages posted by the sports blog The Big Lead, citing a league source.

Hoffman snaps haunting photo just 2 weeks before OD

Suburban Chicago dad kills three family members, then dies of heart attack

A suburban Chicago dad slaughtered much of his family Sunday night before he retreated into his home and died of an apparent heart attack, police said. Only Michael Worsham’s fleeing 14-year-old stepson and his 5-year-old nephew survived the brutal shooting at the family home in Robbins, Ill., about 20 miles south of downtown Chicago.

New York man accused of biting off part of brother's ear while 'play wrestling' at Super Bowl party

An upstate New York man is accused of savagely biting off part of his brother's ear and beating him unconscious while "play wrestling" at a Super Bowl party.

Alleged Long Island director of child porn featuring 3-year-old is arrested

A Long Island man co-directed kiddie porn videos that featured a woman he met on a Ukrainian dating web site and her 3-year-old daughter, authorities said Sunday.

Teary Cate Blanchett visits Philip Seymour Hoffman's home

Alleged Aaron Hernandez shooting victim gets shot again outside Connecticut nightclub

Alexander Bradley was shot multiple times in the right thigh Sunday night. He alleges in a lawsuit that he lost his right eye when Hernandez shot him as they argued outside a Miami club last February.

Christie continues denying Bridgegate knowledge as office is subpoenaed

A defiant New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie maintained Monday that he had nothing to do with the politically motivated lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.

N.J. State Police say private security firm is to blame after 9/11 truther bypasses checkpoints into Super Bowl XLVIII

Garden State cops say they’re not responsible for the security slip-up that led to a 9/11 truther grabbing the microphone during Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith’s press conference.

EXCLUSIVE Christine Quinn joins board of gay athlete nonprofit

In her first professional move since losing the race for mayor, former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has joined the board of a nonprofit whose mission is to fight homophobia in sports.

GOT HIM! Convicted murderer caught in Indiana after escape from Michigan prison

Back to lock up! A man serving life behind bars for a quadruple murder is back in custody after a brazen escape from a Michigan prison late Sunday.

Russian 10th-grader shoots and kills his geography teacher and a cop, father talks him into surrendering

A 10th-grade student with two rifles burst into his Moscow school on Monday, killing his geography teacher and a policeman in front of about 20 students, investigators said.

Abortion, pregnancy rate both decline in U.S.: study

The abortion rate in the United States dipped to its lowest since 1973, coinciding with a steep decline in overall pregnancy and birth rates, a study from a nonprofit sexual health organization showed on Sunday.

Taylor Swift fan rushes onstage during concert

Cops bust suspect sought for slashing janitor as he shoveled snow

Police say they have arrested one of three suspects being sought for slashing a janitor as the man shoveled snow outside a school in East Harlem last month. Brandon Senquiz, 18, was arrested Monday and charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the attack on Edward Maldonado on Jan. 22.

Ulster County DEP engineer shoots, kills co-worker

An engineer with the city’s Department of Environmental Protection shot and killed a co-worker Monday at the agency’s upstate headquarters, cops said.

Seeing Seahawks dominate Broncos with defense makes you think Rex Ryan is onto something with NY Jets

You watched the Seahawks come after Peyton Manning and crowd him to the point where he must have felt like he was a fan at one of those Jersey train stations trying to make it to MetLife Stadium, and here is what you had to think: That maybe Rex Ryan isn't so crazy thinking his team can play football the way he wants it to play and win the way he thinks it can win.

Mandela's ex-wife Winnie left out of $4.1M will

Nelson Mandela's estate, worth roughly $4.1 million, will be shared between his family, members of his staff, schools that he attended and the African National Congress, the movement that fought white rule and now governs South Africa, the will's executors said Monday.

Man shot Sunday night leaving Super Bowl party in Denver

A man was shot several times leaving a Super Bowl party Sunday night in Denver, police said. Police received a call just before 8 p.m. about a shooting at the edge of Downtown Denver. Officers found an injured man outside a home near the intersection of West 14th Ave. and Kalamath St.

De Blasio talks snow with Jon Stewart, then melts it

'Date Grape Koolaid' daiquiri sparks protest at new Washington bar

A brand new bar in Washington State ignited a firestorm of controversy by naming their grape flavored daiquiri "Date Grape Koolaid."

Miley Cyrus: I like being ‘associated with sexuality’

Why is drug relapse so easy, even after decades of sobriety?

Philip Seymour Hoffman was a singular acting talent, but his path as an addict was all too common. It's a sad fact of addiction that relapse can still occur after years of sobriety, experts said.

CBS accidentally airs Super Bowl security's Wi-Fi password on national TV

The Eye Network gave the country a look at the log-in details during CBS This Morning's segment on the MetLife Stadium safety measures.

SEE IT Man carjacks woman's vehicle with her baby still inside

A knife-wielding robber carjacked a woman's vehicle in a Spanish parking lot before making off with it — and her baby, who was in the backseat.

SEE IT BBC subtitles mistakenly ring in Chinese New Year as the 'Year of the Whores'

Welcome to the Chinese New Year of the what? BBC bosses have been left red-faced after its live subtitling appeared to get lost in translation.

Big-hearted diner patron leaves three waitresses $5,000 tip — EACH

It’s an act of generosity three small-town waitresses will never forget. An anonymous donor gave Amy Sabani, Amber Kariolich and Sarah Seckinger a $5,000 tip - each - after overhearing the young women talking about their dreams and financial burdens.

MONSTEROUS MOTHER: Michigan mom arrested for killing, dismembering her own son, 32, and discarding his body parts along the side of road

Investigators have yet to reveal what compelled Donna Scrivo to chop up her son Ramsay, 32, and discard his body along the side of the road last week.

Raissman: In Super Bowl XLVIII rout, what does Fox say in game that does not need to be watched?

All that, for that? At least you could’ve shut the TV off at halftime. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman had to sit through Seattle’s 43-8 demolition of Denver.

Janet Yellen sworn in as Fed Chair, Ben Bernanke joins the Brookings Institution

Janet Yellen has been sworn in to succeed Ben Bernanke, becoming the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve in its 100-year history.

EXCLUSIVE Super Bowl after-pary with Kelly Rowland features lots of rough play

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

Vacchiano: Super Bowl win just the start for Seahawks

Pete Carroll was up all night at his team hotel in Jersey City where he was literally serenaded by his billionaire boss. And when he returns home he will be paraded through Seattle on Wednesday, when they may even close the city's schools.

Carroll fueled by past failure with Jets

Pete Carroll spoke from the NFL mountaintop Monday morning, a 62-year-old with a 26-year-old's passion, stripped of any bitterness that could have anchored him all those years ago when he was unceremoniously dumped by the Jets.

Jeter gets in first live batting practice of 2014

Derek Jeter hit two firsts Monday in his workout at the Yankees' minor-league complex, taking live batting practice on the field and fielding ground balls at shortstop. Jeter, who is coming back from a 2013 season wrecked by injuries, had not done either in his pre-spring training workouts so far.

New King of a Hill: Sochi peaks with Rosa Khutor course

Not even the oldest Alpine skiers arriving at the Olympics this week will have seen the Winter Games contested on a mountain quite as wild and mysterious as Rosa Khutor, the venue for the 10 Alpine skiing medal events near Sochi, Russia.

Autos

Super Bowl 2014: The Seahawks dominated the Denver Broncos, but now the real debate begins. Which auto company crushed it at this year's Super Bowl?

From fuzzy Muppets and Bob Dylan, to British villains, a Doberhuahua, and a whole lot of bull - Car commercials dominated Super Bowl XLVIII!

Latest Autos Reviews

Bruno Mars rocks 2014 Super Bowl halftime show

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Actor slammed for calling Hoffman's death 'stupid' and 'senseless'

Florida teacher accused of showing up drunk to school says diabetes is to blame

Language arts teacher Erin Cougill was slurring her words, apparently stumbling around hallways and saying "inappropriate" things to students when she showed up for work on Dec. 11, officials say.

Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl with legal marijuana

Thanks to the recent legalization of marijuana, many Seattle Seahawks fans in Washington state experienced a physical lift as well as they watched while high during the game.

Christie bodyguard tried to evade charges after stealing gun supplies by name-dropping scandal-plagued boss

“Do you know who my boss is?” A bodyguard for Gov. Chris Christie is facing criminal shoplifting charges in Pennsylvania — despite trying to evade punishment by dropping the name of his scandal-plagued boss.

LIMPING BACK TO MILE HIGH: Broncos now the first NFL team to lose five Super Bowls

With John Elway in the house watching on, Denver looked more like the overwhelmed bunch he guided to three Super blowouts during the '80s, than the highest octane offense in NFL history.

Bargain for the bride: Zac Posen creates affordable wedding dresses

Daughter organizes wedding at Connecticut hospital in less than 24 hours so terminally ill mom can attend

While most brides fuss and fret for months or even years in advance, Aly Femia had just 24 hours to arrange her nuptials

Google must move barge from San Francisco Bay

A state agency says Google must move its mystery barge from a construction site on an island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay because the permits are not in order.

Two dead after disgruntled employee shoots boss, self in Vancouver, Wash.

Two people are dead after a disgruntled employee went to his Vancouver, Wash. workplace and opened fire on his boss. Initial reports indicate that the unidentified man went to a Benjamin Moore Paints store on his day off and shot his boss around 11:30 a.m. Monday, The Columbian reported.

'u r still my hero': Broncos player tweets adorable text exchange with son

Denver Broncos defensive end Shaun Phillips tweeted a touching post-game interaction between him and his son that made the team’s embarrassing loss slightly more palatable.

Who wore it better, Joe or the IKEA monkey?

Super Bowl time machine! Relive the fun and frenzy of the Seahawks vs. Broncos Super Bowl week with our Daily News time-lapse mini-documentary

Daily News photographer Andrew Theodorakis captures magical week of Super Bowl fun in just three minutes from team arrivals in Newark to the Times Square Super Bowl Boulevard to Super Bowl Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Post-Super Bowl storm strands football fans at airports

A nasty storm canceled flights across the Northeast and dumped several inches of heavy, wet snow on the tri-state area Monday just as many Super Bowl fans were trying to get home.

'I really thought this chapter was over': Screenwriter pal who found Hoffman's body says actor was 'clean and sober, his old self' just last week

Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was found dead with a needle in his arm in a penthouse apartment in Manhattan, sources said.

Gay and bisexual boys more likely to use steroids: study

Gay and bisexual teen boys use illicit steroids at a rate almost six times higher than do straight kids, a "dramatic disparity" that points to a need to reach out to this group, researchers say.

Comics & Games

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Pickles: Read Now! »

Stone Soup: Read Now! »

Daily Jigsaw: Play Now! »

Retro photo galleries

Apollo Theater turns 80

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Four dead after small plane crashes near YMCA gym in Nashville, Tenn. when pilot makes a hard right to avoid retirement home

Four people are dead after a small plane crashed and burned near a YMCA gym outside Nashville, Tenn.

'They are biting children': Sochi plans mass extermination of stray dogs ahead of upcoming Winter Olympics

A pest control company which has been killing stray dogs in Sochi for years told The Associated Press on Monday that it has a contract to exterminate more of the animals throughout the Olympics.

'How foolish could I have been?' Warren Sapp begs Michael Strahan to forgive him for Hall of Fame feud over sack record

Now that Michael Strahan has joined him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Warren Sapp is ready to eat crow.

WHO'S GOT NEXT? See who our Gary Myers says will play in Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix

Myers picked the Seahawks and Broncos a year ago at this time. Now see his predictions for next year and the biggest offseason storylines.

Editors' Picks

Jon Stewart hosts NYC mayor and confronts the pizza-cutting pol

Jon Stewart gave Mayor de Blasio a lesson in eating a slice of pizza New York-style Monday night.

WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTO Bieber hits new low in raunchy moment with stripper

A shocking photo of the pop star and a friend has surfaced online.

Are Diddy and Cassie Ventura engaged?

If the proof is in the music mogul’s recent Instagram post then chances are the couple are heading towards matrimony.

PHOTOS Celebs celebrate the Super Bowl in NYC

Stars flooded the the Big Apple for the big game.

Miley Cyrus: I like being ‘associated with sexuality’

In a special feature for W Magazine, Ronan Farrow interviews 2013 'it' girl Miley Cyrus, covering everything from how much she actually doesn't like children, to how she has become this generation's "human text message" in terms of her popularity — although she doesn't care.

More anger management for Chris Brown

Chris Brown probably wanted to kiss-kiss his judge Monday after, sidestepping a new effort to put him in jail.

Philip Seymour Hoffman remembered: Fans and stars pay tribute

Philip Seymour Hoffman's death on Feb. 2, 2014 sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and celebrities.

Super Bowl XLVIII isn't ratings blowout

TV viewership dropped more than 10M from last year.

Taylor Swift fan rushes onstage during concert

Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Rihanna and others have all fallen victim to the crazed bum-rusher or handsy fan, and during her concert in London over the weekend, Swift, 24, found herself in the same predicament.

Jerry Seinfeld brings Jason Alexander on new series but in old place

Jerry Seinfeld teams with George Costanza for 'Comedians.'

Celebs who pose a problem on the red carpet

Some of the most photographed stars on the planet strike poses that make them look contrived, silly or worse, unphotogenic.

Joan Mondale, wife of former vice president, dies at 83

Mondale’s husband, sons Ted and William and other family members were by her side when she died, the family said in a statement released by their church.

Kevin and Danielle Jonas welcome baby girl

The baby girl is named Alena Rose Jonas.

PHOTOS Take a look back at Hoffman's most memorable roles

Philip Seymour Hoffman has received many accolades during his acting career.

Trace Adkins' father passes away

The country crooner lost his dad days after reportedly leaving a Florida rehab to be by his side.

Hoffman's death prompts 'Desperate Housewives' star to reveal addiction issues

Shawn Pyfrom decided to reveal his struggle.

Smartphone alerts are scents, not chimes

Why not swap annoying smartphone audio alerts for sweet or savory scents?

Ten years after Janet Jackson's shocking Super Bowl performance, check out wardrobe malfunction was born

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl halftime show ... and it's only gone downhill from there. See the most shocking wardrobe malfunctions of all time.

'Hunger Games' cast and crew mourn Philip Seymour Hoffman

Jennifer Lawrence and many colleagues from his last big film role issued a statement.

Bieber pal hit with three felonies in wake of egg raid bust

Justin Bieber's live-in friend Lil Za has been charged with felony possession of Ecstasy and Oxycodone.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, supermodel Anne V split

Mets ace Matt Harvey is back on the market.

SEE IT 'Captain America' sequel trailer a win during Super Bowl

Peyton Manning may not have provided much offense, but Captain America sure did.

SEE IT 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' trailer debuts during Super Bowl

Mark Wahlberg is biggest upgrade in director Michael Bay's fourth installment in the 'Transformers' series.

PHOTOS Look back at the Seahawks' Super Bowl win

The Seahawks defense shuts down the Broncos' top-rated offense in a crushing 43-8 victory.

PHOTOS Seattle Seahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl win

It was a non-stop party in Seattle following the Seahawks' 43-8 Super Bowl victory.

Soccer player's wife causes stir with post-baby pics

Caroline Berg Eriksen has proudly boasted that her 'my shape is getting better and better'

Lorne Michaels says GOP takes a joke better

When it comes to comedy and politics, it seems that donkeys are missing a funny bone.

SEE IT: Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, among stars taken too soon

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

Philip Seymour Hoffman was also a force on stage, earning 3 Tony nominations

Philip Seymour Hoffman was famous for winning an Oscar for "Capote." But for nearly two decades the actor was a fixture on New York stages as an actor and director.

David Beckham promotes Super Bowl ad in Times Square

Beckham appeared at a meet and greet with 200 fans at the H&M store.

Researchers create electronic 'tongue' that can tell beers apart

Taster was accurate nearly 82 percent of the time.

February is time to catch up on movies you've missed

February is Hollywood’s cinematic dumping ground ahead of Oscars.

‘Ride’ leaves other movies in the dust for 3rd week

“Ride Along” held off Super Bowl weekend challenges.

Hollywood reacts to Hoffman's death

Stars of all generations commented on the 46-year-old's sudden passing.

PHOTOS NFL cheerleaders' uniforms through the years

Before cheerleaders slipped into their skimpiest costumes, they sported more interesting uniforms...

PHOTOS Celebrities celebrate the Super Bowl in New York City

Celebrities celebrate the big game in the Big Apple.

NYC turns into party city for Super Bowl

Magic Johnson brought the funk, Robin Thicke brought the fun and Justin Bieber brought the finger.

Seahawks' Sidney Rice retrieves half of LiLo's fur coat

The actress partied at 1 Oak on Wednesday night when she supposedly exited the club with only 50% of her fur.

Sapp begs Strahan to forgive him for Hall of Fame feud

Now that Michael Strahan has joined him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Warren Sapp is ready to eat crow.

Football is only a part of the Super Bowl extravaganza

Around this time every year, someone floats the notion that the Super Bowl is about a football game.

CONFIDENTI@L EXCLUSIVE: The Bacon brothers pick the Broncos in the big game

It’s Super Bowl Eve and New Yorkers don’t give the Seattle Seahawks much of a chance to beat the Denver Broncos when the two teams meet up west of the Hudson on Sunday.

Jimmy Osmond: Losing millions was ‘the best thing’ ever

The singer said he and his brothers ‘had to start over’ and learn how to manage their money after losing ‘about $80 million.’

Politics rears its ugly head regarding Super Bowl spots

Scarlett Johansson is starring in one of those high-profile Super Bowl ads. They cost more than $4.5 million to air for 30 seconds during the big game.

Lenny Kravitz shares selfie with Leo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper

We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

Oscar winner Maximilian Schell dead at 83

Schell, a fugitive from Adolf Hitler, became a Hollywood favorite and won an Oscar.

Katie Couric to marry fiancé John Molner in summer wedding

The TV host is set to wed fiancé John Molner, 50, this summer in a private ceremony.

Move over, Lindsey, Gracie's Olympic gold in Sochi

Now that Lindsey Vonn is out of the Olympics, Gracie Gold has become America’s singular glamour athlete heading to Sochi. She is a Sports Illustrated cover subject this week, and NBC is promoting the figure skater as the face of these Games.

Kristin Cavallari expecting second baby boy

Kristin Cavallari is having another baby boy! The "Hills" star and husband Jay Cutler are expanding their brood with a second son.

Justin Bieber parties in New York City ahead of Super Bowl

Justin Bieber has arrived in the Big Apple for the big game. After being held at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport on Friday for several hours on suspicion that he and his entourage had been smoking pot on his private jet, the Biebs jetted off to Maxim Magazine’s “Big Game Weekend” Super Bowl pre-party in New York City.

‘Ride Along’ zips past competition in No. 1 box office slot

With Super Bowl XLVII weekend in full swing, "Ride Along" remained strong, steering Universal Pictures into the No. 1 slot in a surprising three-week takeover at the box office.

‘Her,’ ‘Captain Phillips’ honored at Writers Guild Awards

The writers of "Her" and "Captain Phillips" were given top honors by their peers on Saturday at the annual Writers Guild Awards.

Provocateur Cafe charges $10G for supermodel Super Bowl bash

This Super Bowl bash could sack your savings.

SLIDING: NYC mayor's family visits 'Super Bowl Toboggan Run'

Mayor de Blasio was forced to eat some humble pie after his son Dante once again stole the spotlight — beating his dad in a toboggan race in the heart of Times Square

PHOTOS See how celebs celebrate the big game in the Big Apple

The A-list stars are out in full for the Super Bowl, with an action-packed weekend on tap.

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart reveal Super Bowl loyalties

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart got the Super Bowl fever.

Bieber detained in NJ for suspicion of pot on private jet

The singer touched down in a private jet at Teterboro Friday afternoon, and authorities reportedly smelled a strong odor of pot coming from the 15-seat aircraft.

Owen Wilson welcomes baby boy

Owen Wilson has become a dad for the second time.The 44-year-old actor welcomed a son into the world on Thursday with personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist, his rep confirmed to Us Weekly.

Howard Stern celebrates birthday with wild party

It was Howard Stern's big night, but it was his wife who stole the headlines. As stars gathered at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Friday to celebrate the shock jock's 60th birthday, Beth Ostrosky Stern showed off her slim figure and toned stomach.

'Brooklyn Best' documentary to showcase boro's mystique

From regulars at the old Dubrow’s Cafeteria in Sheepshead Bay to recent transplants who have fallen in love with Park Slope, Brooklyn’s everyday joes are set for a star turn.

Sexy has no age limit: American Apparel's lingerie model is 62

Fans can’t get enough of American Apparel’s 62-year-old lingerie model.

Does HE look like the greatest criminal mind of all time? Eisenberg cast as Lex Luthor

They're going to need a bigger Hall of Justice. Jessie Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons have joined the cast of the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel - playing Superman nemesis Lex Luthor and Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth respectively.

Leather-clad Kate Upton gets cozy with Justin Verlander

Kate Upton is spending Super Bowl weekend with her rekindled love. The 21-year-old blond bombshell was spotted cozying up to her rumored former flame Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander at the 2014 GQ Super Bowl Party in New York City on Friday.

TV REVIEW ‘And the Oscar Goes to ...’

This new doc on the Academy Awards's history primarily promotes film industry and its stars.

PHOTOS Tan mom hits Howard Stern birthday party

Patricia Krentcil was arrested in April 2012 after her daughter showed up to school with severe looking burns.

Brooklyn artist stages fake subway shooting to protest violent movie posters

For his photo series, “Head Shots” 34-year-old Jon Burgerman appears bloody and defeated in front of the gun-toting movie stars.

ScarJo's locked and loaded in leather for Marvel promo

Black Widow just got a battlefield promotion. Three new posters for the upcoming Marvel super hero flick "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" came out and Scarlett Johansson's leather cat-suited Avenger easily outshines her co-stars - at least in terms of social media reaction.

Olive Garden offers free babysitting for 'date night'

New promotion mixes three things parents will love: dinner, unlimited breadsticks and babysitting.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen visit the Daily News

Take a look at the comments by the Broadway and film stars as they chat with fans.

Lana Del Rey engaged to boyfriend

It was a secret summertime engagement for Lana Del Rey, according to a report.

YEEZUS WALKS! Kanye won't face charges for allegedly attacking teen

Kanye West is off the hook. The "Bound 2" rapper won't face criminal prosecution for allegedly punching an 18-year-old male who hurled the N-world at Kim Kardashian in Beverly Hills two weeks ago, a Los Angeles District Attorney spokesman said Friday.

Former Christian radio host arrested for $6 million Ponzi scheme

Gary Gauthier and his alleged partner David Dreslin have been accused of milking 38 elderly Florida residents out of a total of $6 million.

TGIF! Check out the hottest celeb pictures of the week

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

A handbag that tracks spending

The iBag is designed to be a stylish way of keeping shopaholics in check.

American Apparel's lingerie model is 62

Sexy has no age limit, and fans can’t get enough of American Apparel’s lingerie model.

First Lady admits to binge watching 'Scandal'

Even Michelle Obama is an Olivia Pope fan.

Petition urges McDonald’s to offer veggie options

Vegetarians, vegans and health-conscious people are sick of getting stuck eating lettuce at McDonald’s.

Pele: I turned down job as kicker for NY Giants

Football can't compete with futbol as far as Pele is concerned.

REVIEW 'foreign gods, inc.' is a masterful account

Bitter, sweet, pulpy, and rich in flavor, Okey Ndibe's second novel reads like the innards of a strange fruit.

Anna Kendrick stars in 'non-Super Bowl' ad

The actress shows off her comedy chops in a new “non-Super Bowl” ad for Newcastle Brown Ale.

PHOTOS Beyonce posts throwback baby pic

Check out Hollywood's favorites before they were ever stars.

'Real Housewives' divas keep putting out books

This month anyone can get between the covers with a Real Housewife.

EXCLUSIVE Baby may force Cowell to 'X'-it Fox show

Friend of Simon Cowell exclusively tells The News he the U.S. version of “X Factor” may be in danger.

Snooki: ‘I was never an alcoholic’

Snooki may have had a lot of wild and crazy times while filming “Jersey Shore,” but she said that doesn’t mean she had a drinking problem.

Love of vodka is killing Russian men: study

A quarter of all Russian men die before they reach their mid-fifties and their passion for alcohol - particularly vodka - is largely to blame, according to research published on Friday.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles invasion with our immersive, interactive feature

Pictures, video and fans' first-person memories.

‘Back to the Future’ musical planned for London

Director Robert Zemeckis is literally going back into the past for his next project — a stage musical of “Back to the Future.”

PHOTOS Brit beauty Cara Delevingne sizzles in Vogue Brazil

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JLaw nearly ruined 'Hustle' dress with Doritos cheese

Lawrence seems to have redefined what it means to have a wardrobe malfunction.

PHOTOS Amanda Knox through the years

Her ordeal continues now that Italian judges have decided to uphold murder conviction.

REVIEW 'That Awkward Moment'

Desire drives “That Awkward Moment” — not the sexual kind, but the desire of studios to get young guys to the movies.

Anne: I took ‘beating from the Internet’

Involvement in latest film originated from decision to keep a low profile after intense online criticism.

David O. Russell, Jennifer Lawrence eyeing another project together

The "American Hustle" director is in preliminary talks to direct a biopic about a struggling Long Island single mom who invented the Miracle Mop -- and is eyeing Jennifer Lawrence for the lead role.

Retrospective shows to salute Seeger

The late Pete Seeger will be remembered on radio and television this weekend.

Somber Ramona Singer steps out after divorce filing

Ramona Singer was spotted out and about looking somber.

Hot Momma! Halle Berry stuns on red carpet 4 months after giving birth

The 47-year-old actress gave birth to her second child in October.

THEATER REVIEW ‘Antigone’

A thoughtful uptown revival of Jean Anouilh’s “Antigone” snaps instantly into focus, thanks to a simple but striking visual.

Beyonce college course offered at Rutgers

Beyoncé fans now have the chance to study their favorite pop star — and even get college credit for it.

Will the 'Werewolf Diet' help you lose weight?

If you’re looking to lose weight fast, you may want to tap into your inner lycanthrope.

Reboot your winter look with hot new gear

Here comes a new cool front.

Rob Ford defends Justin Bieber

For all is troubles, at least Justin Bieber has a fan in Toronto's embattled black sheep, Mayor Rob Ford.

'Full House' stars help Fallon cope with 'Tonight Show' move

Everywhere you look it's "Full House's" John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier with Jimmy Fallon.

PHOTOS Pictures of the day

From Chinese New Year celebrations to a Nuremberg toy fair, see the best photos from around the world.

Orlando Bloom spotted on date with French actress

The movie star was seen with Nora Arnezeder on Tuesday night at LA's The Roger Room.

Barneys spotlights transgender models

Luxury retailer's new campaign shot by Bruce Weber called "Brothers, Sisters, Sons and Daughters."

Khloe shares funny video of Kourtney's numb mouth

Kourtney Kardashian literally can't close her mouth after some dental work.

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Confidenti@l's selfies with the stars

Check out the Daily News' Confidenti@l team in action as Marianne Garvey, Brian Niemietz and Lachlan Cartwright go behind the scenes with your favorite stars ...

Stars gone too soon

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman's life and career

Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment of an apparent drug overdose on Feb. 2, 2014. He was 46-years-old. Take a look back at the actor's life and career.

Soothing solutions: Beauty products to battle winter

Fight the winter blues with soothing beauty solutions.

Celebrities celebrate the Super Bowl in New York City

Celebrities celebrate the big game in the Big Apple.

Celebrity beach bodies

Fight off the winter chill with a look at the hottest celebrity beach bodies making waves this year.

Super Bowl 2014: Top car commercials

From lovable Muppets to British super villains to hilariously terrifying Doberhuahuas, there was no shortage of surprises popping up in this year's Super Bowl car commercials.

Bruno Mars rocks 2014 Super Bowl halftime show

It was the Broncos versus the Seahawks at this year's Super Bowl, but the best performance of the night belonged to Bruno Mars, who stole the show during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII halftime extravaganza singing hits such as "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Runaway Baby" alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Super Bowl fans descend on MetLife Stadium

Let the chaos begin! Thousands of Super Bowl fans headed to the MetLife Stadium before the big game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 2, 2014.

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 ...

Most shocking wardrobe malfunctions of all time

Best celebrity Twitter photos

We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

Howard Stern's 60th birthday bash

The famed shock jock celebrated his 60th birthday with a star-studded party at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.

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 ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of January 27

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Before they were stars

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Toddlewood at the Grammy Awards

They're your favorite stars -- only smaller! Tricia Messeroux, the mastermind behind the wildly popular Toddlewood photo series that transforms kids into Hollywood heavyweights, is at it again, this time recreating all the glam red carpet looks from the 2014 Grammy Awards ...

Cara Delevingne shows off bright and bold style for Vogue Brazil

The British beauty is the latest face to grace the cover of Vogue Brazil. See all the gorgeous shots ...

Stars caught without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story.

Reboot your winter look with some hot new gear

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Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged

Miley Cyrus was up to her usual twerk-tastic antics as she teamed up with Madonna for a performance on MTV Unplugged on Jan. 28, 2014.

Hollywood baby boom

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

Oprah Winfrey's evolving shape and style

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 ...

Best celebrity photobombs

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

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.

In memoriam: Stars we've lost

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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 ...

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Sochi plans mass killing of stray dogs ahead of Olympics

Bondy: Lolo brings celebrity factor to U.S. bobsled team

There it was again last week, another Tweet from Lolo Jones, another minor stir. She was debuting the skin-tight, U.S. Olympic bobsled bodysuit, posing over in Germany with her backside to the camera. If anyone else had done this, no big deal.

20 years ago, Tommy had the Midas touch in Lillehammer

Tommy Moe hadn’t even skied to a complete stop before his gold-medal celebration began. Right after tucking across the finish line at the 1994 Olympic men’s downhill, Moe stole a glance at the scoreboard, grinned, and as he went sliding through the finish corral, danced a funny little jig.

Pacers sign Bynum for rest of season

The Pacers are adding size and scoring to the Eastern Conference’s best team Saturday, signing free agent center Andrew Bynum for the rest of the season. Team officials did not release additional details of the contract.

Work at PAST helps ex-NFLer recover

Terry Tautolo suspects the concussions he suffered during his NFL career contributed to his drug addiction, homelessness and failed marriages.

Durant's 30-pt streak ends as Thunder star sits down stretch in Nets' BIG loss

The good news for the Nets Friday night: they kept Kevin Durant from scoring at least 30 points. The bad news: they lost by nearly that many. Brooklyn went up against the NBA’s hottest player at Barclays Center and snapped his run of 12 straight 30-point games.

Parise named captain of Team USA for Sochi Olympics

Zach Parise of the Minnesota Wild will be the captain of the U.S. men’s hockey team at the Sochi Olympics. Minnesota defenseman Ryan Suter and center Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings will be the alternate captains, U.S. general manager David Poile announced Friday.

Nets' Johnson surprised by All-Star selection

It doesn’t sound like the Nets’ Joe Johnson was expecting to be selected an All-Star. When the reserves were announced on Thursday evening, he was sleeping. He said he didn’t find out he would be going to New Orleans as part of the Eastern Conference squad until about 90 minutes afterward.

Browner not blowing smoke with weed suit against NFL

When Seattle takes the field for Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, cornerback Brandon Browner will be in Los Angeles. Browner, a former Pro Bowler, was suspended indefinitely by the NFL last month for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

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.