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'Hottest Supermodel On Earth' Kate Upton Covers Vogue Cover: A Look At Her Hot Summer Spread [PHOTO]

a.tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:36:44 GMT

Photo: Vogue Kate Upton is Vogue's latest cover girl

Kate Upton is smoldering in the latest issue of Vogue magazine.

‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Gets New Director? Joe Wright Emerging As The Front-Runner

Charles Poladian — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:25:42 GMT

“Fifty Shades of Grey” may soon have its director as Joe Wright appears to be the favorite to land the coveted gig according to several sources.

Student Keandre Varner Suspended For Posting Mug Shot of Ga. Principal Jamille Miller Brown on Instagram

Rebecka Schumann — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:40:55 GMT

A student’s decision to post a mug shot of his high school principal on Instagram resulted in four days suspension for the senior, mere weeks before graduation, after school officials claim the teen insinuated the educator had been arrested in connection with a DUI.

Comedian Loses 106 Pounds: Lisa Lampanelli Unveils Dramatic Weight Loss After Gastric-Sleeve Surgery

Thomas Barrabi — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:20:37 GMT

Outspoken comedian Lisa Lampanelli has unveiled her dramatic weight loss.

The 51-year-old has lost a substantial amount of weight, thanks in part to a procedure known as gastric-sleeve surgery, In Touch reported on Thursday.

“I’ve lost a total of 106 pounds,” Lampanelli told In Touch. “I feel like I’ve reached the weight I’m supposed to be. I’m officially a skinny b----!”

Arlene Castro, Daughter Of Cleveland Kidnapper Ariel Castro, Was Last To See Gina DeJesus And Apologizes For Her Father’s Abduction [VIDEO]

n.deninno — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:12:51 GMT

A year after Gina DeJesus went missing from her Cleveland neighborhood, her best friend, Arlene Castro, appeared on "America's Most Wanted" pleading for help to find DeJesus. Little did Arlene know her father had kidnapped the girl. The spring 2005 video clip from the popular crime series has resurfaced online, showing Arlene saying she was the last to see the then-14-year-old DeJesus before she disappeared 10 years ago.

Arlene Castro said on Thursday she had “no idea” that her father Ariel Castro had kidnapped DeJesus as well as Amanda Berry and Michelle Knight.

‘The Great Gatsby’ Won’t Beat ‘Iron Man 3’ At The Box Office

Charles Poladian — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:06 GMT

In the battle of playboy billionaires at the box office, “The Great Gatsby” looks to come in behind “Iron Man 3,” according to estimates. While the new film adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel is expected to perform well, the latest Marvel blockbuster is riding good word of mouth and the success of last year’s “The Avengers.”

PSY Responds to Billie Joe Armstrong 'Herpes' Comment, Calls Green Day Lead Singer's Instagram Post 'Cool' [VIDEO]

Luke Villapaz — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:59:35 GMT

Green Day lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong recently called PSY the herpes of music via his Instagram account.

“This dude is the herpes of music. Once you think it's gone, it comes back. #herpes #flareup #pleasegoaway”

Armstrong received a wide range of response via the comments on the post both supporting the post and criticizing it as well.

Amanda Bynes Reaches Plea Deal, Faces 3 Years Of Probation Over Suspended License Charges

Thomas Barrabi — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:40:59 GMT

Amanda Bynes has been placed on probation.

The 27-year-old actress agreed to a plea deal on Thursday over two pending misdemeanor counts of driving with a suspended license, Yahoo! omg! reports.

The plea deal was announced at Thursday’s Los Angeles Superior Court hearing in Burbank, Calif. Under the agreement, the former “All That” star will serve three years of probation and pay a $1,400 fine for the last year’s infractions. Bynes did not attend the hearing.

'Vampire Diaries' Breakup: Nina Dobrev And Ian Somerhalder Split After Three Years

a.tate — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:18:01 GMT

Nina Dobrev and her boyfriend, “Vampire Diaries” co-star Ian Somerhalder, have split after three years.

A source confirmed the news to People magazine on Thursday, though many details are unknown regarding the cause of the breakup.

Shortly before the split was confirmed, however, Somerhalder, 34, tweeted Thursday, “A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: People change and forget to tell each other - Lillian Hellman, playwright (1905-1984).”

Joss Whedon Gets $100 Million To Be Marvel Architect? ‘The Avengers’ Director Hilariously Denies Claims

Charles Poladian — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:37:45 GMT

Joss Whedon has quickly denied making $100 million to direct “The Avengers” and serving as an overseer for Marvel’s Phase 2 slate of films.

How Many Cruise Ship Passengers Go Overboard Each Year?

johansmw — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:31:13 GMT

When Paul Rossington and Kristen Schroder went overboard late Wednesday during a Carnival Spirit cruise along the eastern coast of Australia, the incident was, sadly, nothing new.

Since the turn of the century, nearly 200 others have met the same fate, be it by choice, accident or something darker.

Is Jay-Z A Time Traveler From 1933? Depression-Era Doppelganger Photo Goes Viral [PHOTO]

j.heller — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:54:01 GMT

Is Jay-Z a time traveler from Depression-era Harlem? That’s one theory being put forth in a Reddit thread where a black-and-white photo depicting what appears to be the rapper’s doppelganger has gone viral.

Charles Ramsey And McDonald’s Corp: Heroic Twitter Opportunity, Exploitation Of Cleveland Kidnapping Victims, Or No-Win Situation?

cjzara — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:21:11 GMT

Photo: Reuters McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) said it plans to personally reach out to Cleveland hero Charles Ramsey.

Don't Hold The Subway Doors Or This May Happen To You

s.song — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:54:44 GMT

This video of a woman in Paris holding up the subway doors is trending all over Chinese social media. She was presumably waiting for a friend, and preventing the doors from closing, with her body. That's pretty obnoxious, and a man got so angry that he kicked her off the train.

David Bowie Controversy: Catholic League Hates ‘The Next Day’ Video

Charles Poladian — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:40:28 GMT

David Bowie continues to spark controversy 46 years into his career. The Catholic League has condemned the new video for his March release “The Next Day,” calling it (and him) "a mess.”

Angel Cordero: First Neighbor To Save Amanda Berry; Not Jealous Of Charles Ramsey [VIDEO]

Zoe Mintz — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:38:59 GMT

Charles Ramsey may be credited for saving three kidnapped women, but he had help.

Angel Cordero, a neighbor in the Cleveland west side neighborhood where the women were found, helped break down the door to free Amanda Berry and two other women, newsnet5.com reports.

“I helped her and I was first,” Cordero, who speaks Spanish, told the news outlet.

Gwyneth Paltrow Says 'I'm Never Going Again': Actress Calls Met Gala 'Un-fun' and 'Too Crowded'

Rebecka Schumann — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:37:32 GMT

Many consider it an honor to be invited to the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, but after this year's Met gala, there's one celebrity you can expect won't be on the coveted guest list next year -- Gwyneth Paltrow.

The 40-year-old Academy Award-winning actress said her experience at Monday night's star-studded event in New York City was nothing short of terrible and said in USA Today on Wednesday that she won't be attending the ball next year.

Maxim Hot 100 List: Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Rihanna And More Make The Cut [PHOTOS]

a.tate — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:23:59 GMT

Maxim has released its highly anticipated Hot 100 list, and Miley Cyrus is No. 1.

The former Disney star revealed that she topped the list this year on Twitter, before the magazine made an official announcement.

“Didn’t know this was coming out yet! I’m so happy to be #1 on Maxims HOT 11! [sic] #myfanskissa-- #dreamsdocometrue.”

Fans voted for their favorite women in the creation of the Hot 100 list. Last year, Cyrus was No. 68 on the Maxim list. She beat out last year's No. 1 hot woman, model Bar Refaeli.

Vogue Intentionally Crops Kim Kardashian Out Of Kanye West Photo For Best Dressed At Met Gala [PHOTO]

n.deninno — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:35:33 GMT

Photo: Vogue.com Vogue intentionally cropped Givenchy-clad Kim Kardashian out of a photo with Kanye West for a best-dressed photo slide show of the 2013 Met Gala.

Prince Harry Of England In The US Visiting D.C., Colorado, New York, And Sandy-Ravaged New Jersey

m.shwayder — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:24:55 GMT

Prince Harry, the Beta Prince of England, has arrived in those former colonies known as America, his first official visit to the United States since he was photographed having a good time while naked in Las Vegas, Nev.

Russian Prison Escape: Alleged Murderer Breaks Out From One Of Moscow’s Toughest Jails

Charles Poladian — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:06:59 GMT

An alleged murderer and arms trafficker escaped from a maximum-security prison in Moscow from a small hole he broke open in the cell’s ceiling. Oleg Topalov managed to climb up to the roof of the prison and the escape is just the fourth successful attempt in 20 years.

Video Games Turned Movie: Gamers Edit Games Into Feature Film-like Videos [VIDEO]

Luke Villapaz — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:06:37 GMT

Clayton Law: 23-Year-Old Army Veteran Accidentally Shoots Himself In The Head At His Fraternity House [PHOTO]

Zoe Mintz — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:04:07 GMT

Photo: Facebook A 23-year-old army veteran and student at Murray State University in Murray, Ky., died early Sunday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Kanye West Met Gala Performance: Tells Kim Kardashian 'You're So Awesome' After Fashion Fail [VIDEO]

a.tate — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:53:23 GMT

Kim Kardashian was banned from the Met Ball last year, but this year she walked the red carpet with her beau, Kanye West, who also performed at the annual gala.

The reality star may have had the most controversial dress of the night, wearing a floral gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy complete with matching gloves and sandals.

Giant Panda Habitat May Be Affected By Vineyard Expansion In Sichuan And Shaanxi Provinces

s.song — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:49:48 GMT

Giant pandas may be displaced in the near future as Sichuan and Shaanxi, two Chinese provinces currently home to more than 1,600 wild pandas, plan to establish 18,000 hectares (44,000 acres) of vineyards, according to the South China Morning Post.