Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Russians Wade Into the Snow to Seek Treasure From the Sky

If a meteor was heading toward California, would residents have any warning? It all depends on the size of the space rock and the time of day. At night, astronomers can see an object hurtling toward Earth through a telescope.

Scientists said Monday they had discovered fragments of the meteor that spectacularly plunged over Russia's Ural Mountains creating a shockwave that injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes. The giant

(CNN) -- What was in that meteor that exploded spectacularly over Russia's Urals region last week? Radioactive spores? Tiny Martians? Kryptonite? Nope, just rock and a bit of iron, according to Russian scientists who tracked fragments of the meteor to

Scientists said Monday they had discovered fragments of the meteor that spectacularly plunged over Russia's Ural Mountains creating a shockwave that injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes. The giant

It might well be that Bill Nye has explained fully about the meteorite that showered a Russian city, but others have darker explanations. Read this article by Chris Matyszczyk on CNET News.

Oscar Pistorius arrives in court for bail hearing

That was the stark message Monday to “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius from the family of Reeva Steenkamp, the model he's accused of gunning down, on the eve of the Olympian's bond hearing. PHOTOS: OSCAR PISTORIUS CHARGED WITH MURDER OF

Oscar Pistorius was a ticking time bomb and a disgrace to Paralympians everywhere -- even before he was charged with murdering his girlfriend -- this…

The mystery over South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius's role in the killing of the model Reeva Steenkamp has deepened amid a series of claims and counter-claims about what happened at his home in Pretoria last week. South African newspapers reported

We know the Oscar Pistorius portrayed in the news media. Yes, he is an athlete and a symbol of strength and heroism. However, we don't know what he may have struggled with mentally and emotionally. We did not witness the daily struggles he may have

Pretoria, South Africa (CNN) -- Model Reeva Steenkamp was shot four times through the bathroom door at the home of Olympian Oscar Pistorius, a South African official familiar with the case told CNN on Monday. She was alive after she was shot and was

Jerry Buss, Lakers Owner and Innovator, Dies at 80

LOS ANGELES -- Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball into “Showtime” and who led the team to 10 NBA championships, died Monday. He was 80.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Monday, and the basketball community has responded with an outpouring of emotion on Twitter. Players, fans and media have offered their condolences, but these six memories are especially touching. MAGIC:

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Monday, and the basketball community has responded with an outpouring of emotion on Twitter. Players, fans and media have offered their condolences, but these six memories are especially touching. MAGIC:

Long-time Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has died, the team said in a statement Monday. Buss, 80, had been suffering from an undisclosed form of cancer. He died at Cedars-Sinai hospital after being hospitalized for

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 10 National Basketball Association championships and making the team one of the most glamorous in American sports,

Top 5 lessons from the 'Downton Abbey' season finale

So. That happened. Lots of other things happened, too, by the way. They kind of had to, seeing as how this movie-length episode which originally aire.

(CNN) -- "Downton Abbey" has called it a season, and the concluding chapter had its fair share of the romance, births, deaths and scheming that make the show "must-see television" every week. That is, for everyone but Maggie Smith, it seems. But for

So. That happened. Lots of other things happened, too, by the way. They kind of had to, seeing as how this movie-length episode which originally aire.

If you haven't watched the Downton Abbey season 3 finale, then read no further. I'm giving you a full-on spoiler alert. The good news is that Downton fans will be desperate to tune into season four to find out how Lady Mary

No one could have seen the tragic death of major character (spoiler alert!) coming in the final moments of the 'Downton Abbey's' season finale. But instead of mourning, just think of the fascinating possibilities for next season

Video! The Alabama Shakes Wow on 'SNL'

Energetic and curiously soulful, Alabama Shakes' appeal is broad and far reaching, made evident by the crowd's reaction. As well as the music being on tip-top form, the writers also brought their A-game to the show. Waltz's well known performances in

Alabama Shakes were the musical performers during Saturday's episode of “SNL,” but did you know that the band's song “You Ain't Alone” was used for a Zales commercial in 2011?

Nothing shakes off going winless at the Grammys like immediately performing on "Saturday Night Live," and Alabama Shakes did just that with a pair of soul-cool performances last night. The Athens, Ala.-based band kicked off the night with "Hold On

Energetic and curiously soulful, Alabama Shakes' appeal is broad and far reaching, made evident by the crowd's reaction. As well as the music being on tip-top form, the writers also brought their A-game to the show. Waltz's well known performances in

Alabama Shakes were the musical performers during Saturday's episode of “SNL,” but did you know that the band's song “You Ain't Alone” was used for a Zales commercial in 2011?

Singer Fergie says she and actor Josh Duhamel expecting baby

Josh & Me & BABY makes three!” Fergie tweeted on February 18. Cleverly, she hashtagged “#mylovelybabybump.”

Fergie And Josh Duhamel Expecting First Child. 2:21pm EST. Esperanza Spalding Sued Over Album Cover. 2:21pm EST. Dr. Drew Reached Out To McCready As She Struggled To Cope With Tragedy. 2:21pm EST

After dodging pregnancy rumors earlier this month, Fergie and Josh Duhamel have confirmed they are expecting their first child together. "Josh & Me & BABY makes three!!! #mylovelybabybump," Fergie tweeted Monday, along with a photo of herself and

past few weeks after Fergie was photographed wearing baggy clothes and sporting what looked to be a blossoming baby bump. But Duhamel shot down the rumors, telling E! News there was "no news." Fergie, 37, and Duhamel, 40, who tied the knot in Jan.

A representative for the Black Eyed Peas singer confirmed the news Monday. Fergie's actor husband Josh Duhamel tweeted about the news with joy, saying: "Fergie and Me and BABY makes three." The 37-year-old Fergie and 40-year-old Duhamel married

Lil Wayne claims he slept with Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh's wife

Lil Wayne claims to know the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh's wife on a very personal level. During a performance in Houston Sunday night, the rapper explicitly said: “I slept with Chris Bosh's wife.” In town for NBA's All-Star Weekend, Wayne was obviously

Sunday night Lil Wayne hosted LIV on Sunday All Star Weekend edition at Stereo Live in Houston, Texas. It was also a celebration of Birdman's birthday so to…

Sunday night Lil Wayne hosted LIV on Sunday All Star Weekend edition at Stereo Live in Houston, Texas. It was also a celebration of Birdman's birthday so to…

A video has surfaced of Wayne admitting to smashing Chris Bosh's wife!

Maybach Music Group rapper Meek Mill, who was in attendance at the show, seemed to confirm that Wayne suggested he had slept with Chris Bosh's wife. And he fucked his wife!!!!! Whoooaaaa! — Meek Mill (@MeekMill) February 18, 2013. Wayne has been

Jerry Buss, Lakers Owner and Innovator, Dies at 80

Jerry Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, died on Monday at the age of 80. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife). Longtime Los Angeles Lakers' owner Jerry Buss died Monday at the age of 80. He had been at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in recent

Few have ever succeeded at making such a daunting climb, from the nightmarish depths of utter poverty and hopelessness to the soaring heights of unimaginable wealth and power. At the age of 4, Jerry Buss was standing in a bread line on the frozen soil

“The Los Angeles Dodgers organization extends its deepest sympathies to the Buss family and the Los Angeles Lakers' organization on the passing of one of the greatest owners in NBA history. Jerry Buss made great contributions to the sporting landscape

Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80. Jerry Buss, who turned the Los Angeles Lakers into the “Showtime” Lakers during his 34 years as owner of the NBA team, died at the age of 80. Lakers coach Mike Brown, left, laughs with team owner Buss after Brown's

Jerry Buss died today. The 80-year-old was arguably the greatest NBA owner in the history of the league. He was also a world-class Playmate aficionado who frequently dated teenage girls and used to host his birthday party

'Safe Haven' Ending: Let's Talk About That Crazy Denouement

You have got to read these over the top Twitter reactions to Safe Haven as it has driven people to tears and has them calling it the BEST MOVIE EVERRRRRR.

Based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, "Safe Haven" stars Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel. "Safe Haven's" plot revolves around Katie (Hough), a battered wife who escapes her husband ("Revolution's" David Lyons) by heading to Southport. Once she

SAFE HAVEN is an affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman's struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear

Nicholas Sparks adaptation “Safe Haven” topped action sequel “A Good Day to Die Hard” in an opening day showdown -- no doubt helped by Valentine's Day date night audiences.

You have got to read these over the top Twitter reactions to Safe Haven as it has driven people to tears and has them calling it the BEST MOVIE EVERRRRRR.

Patrick Was Leading Way Even Before Winning Pole

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Danica Patrick has made history before – as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan. The spotlight is nothing new.

In a marked change of pace from the usual Nascar gossip-disguised-as-news involving its only top-level female driver, Danica Patrick, there was actual news involving its only top-level female driver: she won the pole position at the Daytona 500 on Sunday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Danica Patrick has made history before – as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan. The spotlight is nothing new.

Danica Patrick and Daytona International Speedway would seem to be made for each other; each is known for serving up surprising plot twists. They teamed for another stunner Sunday, as Patrick, embarking on her first full season in Nascar's Sprint Cup

On the first day that drivers arrived at Daytona International Speedway for Speedweeks, the Daytona 500 and the celebrated start of Nascar's 2013 Sprint Cup season, the story making headlines was Danica Patrick's romantic relationship with the driver

Russians Wade Into the Snow to Seek Treasure From the Sky

A meteor flared through the skies over Russia's Chelyabinsk region early Friday, triggering an atomic bomb-sized shock wave that injured more than a thousand people, blew out windows and caused some Russians to fear

The meteor that streaked over the skies of Russia — creating a shockwave that shattered windows, injuring upwards of 1000 people — is not related to the asteroid that will whiz past Earth later today, (Feb.15), NASA has

It might well be that Bill Nye has explained fully about the meteorite that showered a Russian city, but others have darker explanations. Read this article by Chris Matyszczyk on CNET News.

Scientists said Monday they had discovered fragments of the meteor that spectacularly plunged over Russia's Ural Mountains creating a shockwave that injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes. The giant

Scientists said Monday they had discovered fragments of the meteor that spectacularly plunged over Russia's Ural Mountains creating a shockwave that injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes. The giant

Top 5 lessons from the 'Downton Abbey' season finale

Without giving away the tragic end to the third season finale of popular PBS Masterpiece Classics television series “Downton Abbey,” it might be a good idea to take a big dose of Dame Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess

(CNN) -- "Downton Abbey" has called it a season, and the concluding chapter had its fair share of the romance, births, deaths and scheming that make the show "must-see television" every week. That is, for everyone but Maggie Smith, it seems. But for

Note: Do not read on if you have not not seen the Season 3 finale of "Downton Abbey." "Downton Abbey" fans are likely still reeling over the fact that Matthew Crawley is dead.

(CNN) -- "Downton Abbey" has called it a season, and the concluding chapter had its fair share of the romance, births, deaths and scheming that make the show "must-see television" every week. That is, for everyone but Maggie Smith, it seems. But for

Julian Fellowes, the creator and writer of "Downton Abbey," talks about some key departures on the series and how he is thinking about his own exit from the show.

Presidents Day: Bipartisan Views on Greatness

Wolf even trotted out endorsements of the idea from presidential scholar and author David McCullough and from Jim Rees, the executive director of Mount Vernon. But what would happen to all those great Presidents' Day deals on mattresses? New blood

(CBS News) Today is President's Day, a holiday marked on George Washington's birthday to honor and remember our past presidents. Which has absolutely nothing to do with the "Harlem Shake", but the online phenomenon is just way too much fun to pass

(MoneyWatch) So-called "promo-codes," which are essentially online coupons, can save you big bucks. Recent case in point: A discount coupon I turned up in a Google Search on Saturday knocked $70 off my purchase price. On Presidents' Day

No matter how Americans choose to celebrate Presidents' Day – whether cashing in on big sales or participating in family outings – the third Monday in February was traditionally intended as a day to celebrate the birth of President George Washington

A Good Day to Die Hard has topped the President's Day weekend box office with $25 million grossed! The Bruce Willis action film is projected to earn $30 million for the full holiday weekend, according to THR. Coming in at

Robbie Rogers' Gay Revelation Was Big News Because Soccer Hasn't Started ...

Robbie Rogers #16 of the United States celebrates his second half goal during the game against Mexico at Lincoln Financial Field on August 10, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a poignant post entitled "The Next Chapter" on his personal website

Robbie Rogers, a former winger with the U.S. national team who played prep soccer at Mater Dei High, said Friday he was stepping away from the sport after revealing that he is gay. In the final analysis, Rogers said, he had to choose between being

The hope now is that his sexual orientation is ignored. Instead, we should concentrate on the man's abilities on the soccer field and not the fact that he is gay. This could prove difficult however because Rogers has also announced that he is leaving

Robbie Rogers #16 of the United States celebrates his second half goal during the game against Mexico at Lincoln Financial Field on August 10, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a poignant post entitled "The Next Chapter" on his personal website

There seems to be something of a consensus developing regarding Robbie Rogers' decision to come out of the closet and step away from soccer at age 25. That opinion can best be described as “Yeah, but..” Robbie Rogers is so brave for revealing who he

Meteorite fragments spark 'gold rush' in Russia

Published: February 17, 2013. CHELYABINSK, Russia — The shock wave from a meteor that exploded above Siberia last week somehow sheared the roof off a brick and steel factory building while leaving a nearby glass facade unscathed. Enlarge This

Researchers from the Urals Federal University, based in Yekaterinburg, have determined that the small stone-like pieces found near Lake Cherbarkul in the Chelyabinsk region are pieces of the meteorite that exploded over the region Feb. 15. A total of

Scientists said Monday they had discovered fragments of the meteor that spectacularly plunged over Russia's Ural Mountains creating a shockwave that injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes. The giant

Russians standing near the hole in the ice that is reportedly the site of a meteorite Sergei Ilnitsky/European Pressphoto Agency Russians standing near the hole in the ice that is reportedly the site of a meteorite fall, on the frozen Chebarkul Lake

The meteor that streaked over the skies of Russia — creating a shockwave that shattered windows, injuring upwards of 1000 people — is not related to the asteroid that will whiz past Earth later today, (Feb.15), NASA has

Alabama Shakes gaining more fame, rock SNL

At this year's Grammy Awards, Alabama Shakes were nominated for a couple of awards. Although they didn't take home any Grammys, their lead singer Brittany Howard gave a memorable performance during the ceremony,

Watch video of Alabama Shakes on 'Saturday Night Live'

At this year's Grammy Awards, Alabama Shakes were nominated for a couple of awards. Although they didn't take home any Grammys, their lead singer Brittany Howard gave a memorable performance during the ceremony,

Last night, you could have watched Alabama Shakes play the same song from two different settings on two different television channels at the same exact time.

Nothing shakes off going winless at the Grammys like immediately performing on "Saturday Night Live," and Alabama Shakes did just that with a pair of soul-cool performances last night. The Athens, Ala.-based band kicked off the night with "Hold On

McNabb incorrectly congratulates Danica Patrick on Daytona win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Danica Patrick has made history before – as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan. The spotlight is nothing new.

By VIV BERNSTEIN. Published: February 17, 2013. If there was any question whether Danica Patrick could make an impact in Nascar's premier Sprint Cup Series, the answer came Sunday with a performance that put her in the record books.

Danica Patrick became the first woman to win pole position in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series history, posting the top qualifying time for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Her lap of 45.817 seconds

Danica Patrick and Daytona International Speedway would seem to be made for each other; each is known for serving up surprising plot twists. They teamed for another stunner Sunday, as Patrick, embarking on her first full season in Nascar's Sprint Cup

Trending: Birthdays, Danica Patrick, All-Star. February, 18, 2013. Feb 18. 11:00. AM ET. By Bill Speros | Special to ESPN.com. Recommend0 · Tweet0 · Comments0 · Email · Print. Some days are a little more noteworthy than others when it comes to sports

Oscars 2013: Telluride festival emerges as best picture predictor

The Best Picture nominees have gotten a pop art facelift. Not that the nine Oscar contenders needed a facelift of any kind, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – along with Gallery1988 – still found a way to

But for the most part I've been allowed to assemble my own staff, and we've tried to find a balance of people that I've worked with for a lot of years and that know my rhythms and some new people as well, a few of whom have worked on past Oscar

Kelly Rowland has been added as a host to the official Oscars red carpet pre-show. The singer made the announcement Friday and will join previously announced co-hosts Kristin Chenoweth, Good Morning America anchor

The Best Picture nominees have gotten a pop art facelift. Not that the nine Oscar contenders needed a facelift of any kind, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – along with Gallery1988 – still found a way to

Oscars 2013: Film critic Goodykoontz shares his picks. By Bill Goodykoontz The Republic | azcentral.com Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:23 PM. It's time to put all of the accumulated knowledge, reporting and observational skills honed by watching hundreds of movies

WWE Elimination Chamber 2013 Results: Whose Stock Is Rising and Falling ...

Just look how he got caught paying off Brad Maddox and The Shield to keep Punk's record WWE title reign going and then lied through his teeth about it. Watching him stand there and think up excuse after excuse to Vince McMahon was like watching a mean

This week on the WWE Raw open discussion thread, The Rock is still the champion and may or may not be on these Raws to call John Cena a gay. Hooray!

Just look how he got caught paying off Brad Maddox and The Shield to keep Punk's record WWE title reign going and then lied through his teeth about it. Watching him stand there and think up excuse after excuse to Vince McMahon was like watching a mean

Complete results and the running live blog for tonight's (Feb. 18, 2013) episode of WWE "Monday Night Raw's Elimination Chamber" fallout show; featuring The Shield, Ryback, Cena, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger,

Take-Two Interactive is set to enter a publishing deal for WWE games, confirming a previous report. IGN obtained a quote from the parent company of 2K Games, 2K Sports and Rockstar that it expects to take over the license

Oscar Pistorius Loses Ad Deals With Nike, Oakley

South African authorities are releasing new details in the death of 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot four times through the bathroom door at the home of Olympian Oscar Pistorius.

The Olympic athlete reportedly called best friend Justin Divaris immediately after the incident and told him, "There has been a terrible accident, I shot Reeva"

Oscar Pistorius' GF Reeva Steenkamp was supposed to give a speech on the hardships of abusive relationships on Feb. 14th -- the same day she was shot dead…

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The family of Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend wants answers, her mother told a Johannesburg newspaper, as South Africans braced to hear why prosecutors believe a national hero murdered the model who was shot multiple times.

Each day, we here at "Piers Morgan Tonight" put together the news you need to know - from what happened last night to what will happen today. For February 18, 2013 - Official says Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend shot 4 times

WWE Elimination Chamber 2013 Results: Whose Stock Is Rising and Falling ...

A free live stream of the WWE press conference being held today (Feb. 18, 2013) for a "special announcement," which is expected to be the company revealing the location for WrestleMania 30 in 2014.

WWE's 2013 Hall of Fame class will feature one of the company's biggest legends in Bruno Sammartino, but who inducts him? The Madison Square Garden Ceremony will also see Trish Stratus, Bob Backlund and Mick Foley, making this one of the most

CM Punk is shaping the WWE's future by changing the idea of the modern-day wrestler. Love him or hate him, the WWE is taking notice. With his reality-based persona and non-wrestler appearance, Punk is redefining what the top performers in the company

Complete results and the running live blog for tonight's (Feb. 18, 2013) episode of WWE "Monday Night Raw's Elimination Chamber" fallout show; featuring The Shield, Ryback, Cena, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger,

WWE's 2013 Hall of Fame class will feature one of the company's biggest legends in Bruno Sammartino, but who inducts him? The Madison Square Garden Ceremony will also see Trish Stratus, Bob Backlund and Mick Foley, making this one of the most

Russian scientists track down fragments of Urals meteor

(CNN) -- What was in that meteor that exploded spectacularly over Russia's Urals region last week? Radioactive spores? Tiny Martians? Kryptonite? Nope, just rock and a bit of iron, according to Russian scientists who tracked fragments of the meteor to

(CNN) -- What was in that meteor that exploded spectacularly over Russia's Urals region last week? Radioactive spores? Tiny Martians? Kryptonite? Nope, just rock and a bit of iron, according to Russian scientists who tracked fragments of the meteor to

It might well be that Bill Nye has explained fully about the meteorite that showered a Russian city, but others have darker explanations. Read this article by Chris Matyszczyk on CNET News.

If a meteor was heading toward California, would residents have any warning? It all depends on the size of the space rock and the time of day. At night, astronomers can see an object hurtling toward Earth through a telescope.

Amateur enthusiasts and scientists alike are scrambling to find bits of the meteorite that streaked across the morning sky over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk Friday at a hypersonic speed of at least 33,000 mph and shattered into pieces about 18-32

Alabama Shakes gaining more fame, rock SNL

Watch video of Alabama Shakes on 'Saturday Night Live'

The weekend's NBA all star game gave halftime show junkies a fix after their Super Bowl withdrawl, Danica Patrick ran a fast qualifying lap, and Christoph Waltz shows everyone the lighter side of Hitler. Welcome to the post-weekend edition of your

At this year's Grammy Awards, Alabama Shakes were nominated for a couple of awards. Although they didn't take home any Grammys, their lead singer Brittany Howard gave a memorable performance during the ceremony,

Last night Southerners Alabama Shakes turned the Saturday Night Live stage into a soulful, rock and roll lounge. A week after their incredible Grammy performance, frontwoman and slick guitarist Brittany Howard led her band with her haunting vocals into

shakestwo.jpg View full size The Alabama Shakes are pictured during a 2012 Huntsville show at Crossroads Cafe. The Athens band was the musical guest on the Feb. 16 episode of "Saturday Night Live." (Eric Schultz | eschultz@al.com). About 37 minutes

'Downton Abbey' Crashes

Every bit as formidable as her character on "Downton Abbey," Dame Maggie Smith gives a rare and "spiky" interview to 60 Minutes. Steve Kroft reports. "Downton Abbey" fame spotlights Maggie Smith · 60 Minutes OverTime"The Dowager:" Maggie's best

Note: Do not read on if you have not not seen the Season 3 finale of "Downton Abbey." "Downton Abbey" fans are likely still reeling over the fact that Matthew Crawley is dead.

So. That happened. Lots of other things happened, too, by the way. They kind of had to, seeing as how this movie-length episode which originally aire.

When EW spoke to Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes earlier this year, he advised viewers tuning into season 3 of the upstairs-downstairs drama to “have a box of kleenex” ready. We needed more than one for that finale. After three seasons of

The Season 3 finale of “Downton Abbey” aired Sunday night (Feb. 17) and there were some major plot twists, so don't keep reading if you haven't seen the episode already.

Magic Johnson remembers Jerry Buss as 'second father'

The passing of Jerry Buss has prompted former Laker greats and current players to take to Twitter to express their condolences.

It came as a bit of a shock to most basketball fans that Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss had been battling cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for the past several months, but some reports from his family indicated that he was “doing fine”. Sadly

The passing of Jerry Buss has prompted former Laker greats and current players to take to Twitter to express their condolences.

Legendary Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss died on Monday after struggling with an undisclosed form of cancer and other health problems over the past few years.

Johnson later learned what was among the reasons he was taken -- his selection by Cooke was part of the agreement for the impending sale of the Lakers to Jerry Buss. Buss, who passed away early Monday, took the 19-year-old Michigan State player under

Mindy McCready's Tragic Life

Country singer topped the charts before a string of personal problems overshadowed her career.

Arkansas' KARK 4 News reports Cleburne County Sheriff deputies have confirmed McCready's body was found at her home and that she died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Both Nashville, Tenn. Fox 17 reporter

(CNN) -- Mindy McCready burst onto the country music scene in 1996 with the double-platinum debut album "Ten Thousand Angels," earning her a legion of female fans for her music's sass and sensibility. She earned her only No. 1 the same year with "Guys

Mindy McCready Dead: Singer dies from apparent suicide only a month after the death of her boyfriend David Wilson.

Mindy McCready, a country singer better known recently for her ongoing personal troubles than for her string of late-'90s hits, died Sunday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Arkansas home, the Cleburne County sheriff said. Sheriff

'Die Hard' holds off 'Safe Haven'

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Watch Safe Haven online - A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.. Download Safe Haven.

Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough, stars of 'Safe Haven,' film on the North Carolina ferries during the making of the film, which opened Thursday. Two local boys appear in a scene about 35 minutes into the film. Photo by James Bridges | Relativity Media

As lifeless as it gets, “Safe Haven” is a melodrama sloshed to the grimy brim with schmaltz. It leaves you pining for something — anything — real, but look all you want, you won't find the tiniest pulse in this bland Nicholas Sparks big-screen

When seeing a film based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, you know certain things will happen. There will be a beautiful woman, who meets an equally handsome man, and they will become romantically involved until

West beats East in NBA All-Star game

The Western Conference All-Stars made it three straight wins over their Eastern Conference counterparts, winning the 2013 NBA All-Star Game by a final score of 143-138 Sunday night in Houston. Chris Paul took home the MVP trophy and Kevin Durant led

The Western Conference All-Stars made it three straight wins over their Eastern Conference counterparts, winning the 2013 NBA All-Star Game by a final score of 143-138 Sunday night in Houston. Chris Paul took home the MVP trophy and Kevin Durant led

Chris Paul won the 2013 All-Star Game MVP as the West defeated the East on Sunday night in Houston.

Just about every color on the spectrum was represented during the 2013 All-Star Game, with players on both sides rocking special sneakers. Here's a collection of the best and brightest. (All photos courtesy of Getty Images.) Want more NBA All-Star fashion?

Alicia Keys hits the stage for a performance during the 2013 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show held at the Toyota Center on Sunday (February 17) in Houston, Tex. The 32-year-old singer, who belted out her songs “Empire

Chris Paul shakes off Charles Barkley's wild birthday party, Jay-Z worship to ...

"Auburn guy" Charles Barkley appears to be enjoying the latest Alabama football news.

Jan. 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: TNT announcer Charles Barkley court side prior to the game between the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Clippers at t.

Few have the courage to act on that forbidden thought, but it creeps into everyone's mind when as they watch basketball brilliance, when they watch LeBron. I don't think we have to question Charles Barkley's courage. Comparing players, regardless of

From this week's Hot Air column: TNT is offering a planned 17 hours of live NBA All-Star weekend coverage and center stage for just about every moment outside of the game is the network's star attraction – Charles Barkley.

"Auburn guy" Charles Barkley appears to be enjoying the latest Alabama football news.

Jerry Buss, Longtime Lakers Owner, Is Dead at 80

Of course, we might be in for another turnabout: While the Buss family remains in charge, it's certainly not the same franchise it was when Jerry was in charge. Buss was a classic L.A. success story: A regular guy lacking family pedigree who simply

Jerry Buss, the longtime Lakers owner who led the franchise to 10 NBA championships, died Monday. He was 80. “The NBA has lost a visionary owner whose influence on our league is incalculable and will be felt for decades

Jerry Buss, the longtime Lakers owner who led the franchise to 10 NBA championships, died Monday. He was 80. “The NBA has lost a visionary owner whose influence on our league is incalculable and will be felt for decades

Jerry Buss raised the bar, and in doing so, he made the Lakers into the greatest franchise in basketball. Buss died Monday, leaving behind a legacy of championships, business expansion, brand development and an aura of greatness seldom glimpsed by

LOS ANGELES -- Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball into “Showtime” and who led the team to 10 NBA championships, died Monday. He was 80.

US Soccer Player Opens Up About Being Gay

The hope now is that his sexual orientation is ignored. Instead, we should concentrate on the man's abilities on the soccer field and not the fact that he is gay. This could prove difficult however because Rogers has also announced that he is leaving

Soccer, the so called "beautiful game". A macho game played by alpha males. There are some women's teams but male soccer dominates the scene. This week US soccer player Robbie Rogers took the brave step of "coming

The hope now is that his sexual orientation is ignored. Instead, we should concentrate on the man's abilities on the soccer field and not the fact that he is gay. This could prove difficult however because Rogers has also announced that he is leaving

U.S. national team player, MLS star and former Leeds United midfielder Robbie Rogers penned a blog post on Friday implying that he is gay, and choosing to walk away from football.

Robbie Rogers, a midfielder for both the U.S. National soccer team and for teams in the U.K., announced that he is gay, as well as retiring from his sport. Rogers, 25, made the announcement on his website Friday, saying that he was ready to "discover

West beats East in NBA All-Star game

Chris Paul picked up his first All-Star Game MVP award as the Western Conference All-Stars prevailed over the East.

Chris Paul picked up his first All-Star Game MVP award as the Western Conference All-Stars prevailed over the East.

The multi-platinum recording artist performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl two weeks ago.

2013 NBA All-Star Game: Best of media. By Matt Moore | Senior Blogger. 09:11 PM ET February 17, 2013. This makes it look like there's more defense than there actually is. (Getty Images). Here's the best (and maybe some worst) from the 2013 NBA All-Star

2013 NBA All-Star Game: Best of media. By Matt Moore | Senior Blogger. 09:11 PM ET February 17, 2013. This makes it look like there's more defense than there actually is. (Getty Images). Here's the best (and maybe some worst) from the 2013 NBA All-Star

Robbie Rogers and the personification of e pluribus unum

In a poignant post entitled "The Next Chapter" on his personal website, U.S. soccer player Robbie Rogers has come out as gay and also stepped away from professional soccer.

Robbie Rogers, a former winger with the U.S. national team who played prep soccer at Mater Dei High, said Friday he was stepping away from the sport after revealing that he is gay. In the final analysis, Rogers said, he had to choose between being

U.S. national team player, MLS star and former Leeds United midfielder Robbie Rogers penned a blog post on Friday implying that he is gay, and choosing to walk away from football.

Ex-U.S. midfielder Robbie Rogers reveals he is gay | Soccer. Robbie Rogers, a former midfielder for the U.S. soccer team who went to play in England, revealed he is gay and is leaving the sport to "discover myself away from football." PREV of NEXT

In a poignant post entitled "The Next Chapter" on his personal website, U.S. soccer player Robbie Rogers has come out as gay and also stepped away from professional soccer.

Michael Jordan turns 50: See his AARP membership card

In the opinion of many, he's a greatest basketball player of all timeand the best marketed. He's also one of the world's most famous faces. Michael Jordan is turning 50 today, and RadarOnline.com is taking a look back at his

In the opinion of many, he's a greatest basketball player of all timeand the best marketed. He's also one of the world's most famous faces. Michael Jordan is turning 50 today, and RadarOnline.com is taking a look back at his

We are watching LeBron reach his peak, and all week commentators (and even LeBron himself) have been playing up the Michael Jordan-LeBron James comparisons. But according to Jordan, LeBron still has one obvious

MJ in 1982. ( AP photo by Robert Willett / October 14, 1982 ). Michael Jordan in his college days with teammates Matt Doherty (44) and Sam Perkins and coach Dean Smith. Comments. 0. Comments (0). Add comments | Discussion FAQ. Currently there are no

MJ in 1982. ( AP photo by Robert Willett / October 14, 1982 ). Michael Jordan in his college days with teammates Matt Doherty (44) and Sam Perkins and coach Dean Smith. Comments. 0. Comments (0). Add comments | Discussion FAQ. Currently there are no

Bloody Cricket Bat Surfaces in Pistorius...

Oscar Pistorius Allegedly Fought the Mindy McCready Dead at 37 From Apparent Arizona Police Officer Demoted Over Racy WATCH VIDEO: Caught on Tape » · VIDEO: Police say the teen was stripped, beaten because his father owed one of

A bloody cricket bat was found at the home of Oscar Pistorius, the South Africa newspaper, City Press is reporting. Pistorius, a double amputee known as the Blade Runner, shot his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

A blood-spattered cricket bat is now the center of the investigation into the shooting death of Oscar Pistorius' model girlfriend this according to a…

A bloody cricket bat was found at the home of Oscar Pistorius, the South Africa newspaper, City Press is reporting. Pistorius, a double amputee known as the Blade Runner, shot his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

According to a police officer, the South African Police Services had to provide a single cell for Pistorius to protect him from any possible harm done by other inmates in the cell block. "It was a priority to ensure that no harm comes to Oscar and to

'Downton Abbey' Crashes

But the big difference between Downton Abbey and pretty much all the other shows in which characters you'd thought were a permanent part of the landscape died before their time, from Game of Thrones to Boardwalk Empire to The Walking Dead to

This exchange from a previous episode was cruelly prophetic because in the closing scenes of Sunday's Downton Abbey finale, Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) did indeed take his last breath, in love with his wife Mary (Michelle Dockery) to the end. After

Downton Abbey Season 3 Matthew Death In Sunday's Downton Abbey season finale — set a year after last week's episode — everything's coming up roses. Well, except for the fact that yet another Crawley ends the episode

17 season finale of Downton Abbey, but even though they got far away from home, they brought all of their baggage with them: Mary (Michelle Dockery) bickered with Edith about her relationship with that newspaper chap,

Downton Abbey's third season finale on PBS's Masterpiece was, to say the least, a spoiler's paradise. The episode, which saw the Granthams and servants going on holiday in the Scottish Highlands, started on a joyful note – Lady Mary was pregnant!

'Die Hard' holds off 'Safe Haven'

Find out what Harry Hamm thinks about the romantic drama starring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel & Cobie Smulders.

When seeing a film based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, you know certain things will happen. There will be a beautiful woman, who meets an equally handsome man, and they will become romantically involved until

The trail grew out of a conversation last summer between Garbarino and folks at Oregon Emergency Management and the Hatfield Marine Science Center about Safe Haven Hill. The hill is the only high ground close to the area, but until recently the heavy

Nicholas Sparks adaptation “Safe Haven” topped action sequel “A Good Day to Die Hard” in an opening day showdown -- no doubt helped by Valentine's Day date night audiences.

Although we have seen some great price action in other markets, the US markets have remained in a small range, and we still are waiting for a strong break, or a resolution to our current ideas I suggested to members that we

WWE Elimination Chamber 2013: Jack Swagger Is Prime Example of WWE's ...

In one of the biggest upsets in recent WWE history, The Shield—made up of Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns—defeated John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus at the 2013 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. The six men were pitted against each

There are so many big matches on the card for WWE's Elimination Chamber 2013, it's hard to predict exactly how the night will go. With The Rock's title defense, he's guaranteed to go on last. Other than that, the pay-per-view is completely up in the

The stage has been set for the 2013 WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view to be one of the best shows all year, but it's the excellent card top-to-bottom that has the majority of the WWE Universe ecstatic for the event. From the main event featuring two

WWE Champion The Rock retained his title against CM Punk at the 2013 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and secured his spot in the main event of WrestleMania 29. The Rock won the title for the first time in a decade at last month's Royal Rumble, and his

It's disclosure time again. If you are not a fan of spoilers, there is no need to read any further. Especially if you are looking forward to all that WWE has in store for Monday night's Raw. All right, now with that out of the way, it's time to get

Google Doodle Mashup Spins Together George Ferris and Valentine's Day

Today's Google Doodle is in honor of both Valentine's Day and the inventor of the Ferris wheel. George Ferris, who invented his eponymous carnival attraction, would have been 154 today. Google's interactive doodle depicts a night scene of an amusement

Today's Google Doodle pulls double-duty: it's both Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, the inventor of the Ferris wheel. The letters of the Google logo take the shape of an amusement park, with Ferris' invention at the heart of the

Google is celebrating Valentine's Day with a Google Doodle honoring George Ferris, the creator of the original Ferris Wheel (and the source of its name). As previously reported, the doodle hit the other side of the world as it

Google Doodles George Ferris' Birthday and Valentine's Day [PHOTOS+VIDEO]. Internet giant Google commemorated Valentine's day and the 154th anniversary of George Ferris, the originator of the Ferris wheel, with an two-in-one doodle on Thursday.

Google honours George Ferris with their Valentines Google Doodle. George Ferris created the original Ferris Wheel.

Union J will also take to the stage for Hackney LGBT festival

Rob Kardashian and British pop star Rita Ora's break-up in December 2012 was so explosive that it totally overshadowed the details of their relationship. Even so, we were surprised to hear Rob, on the latest episode Kourtney & Kim Take Miami, say the

Rita Ora keeps it cool in sunglasses as she heads into a recording studio on Sunday morning (February 16) in London, England. The night before, the 22-year-old singer was spotted at the ME Hotel for the London Fashion

Snapped leaving Groucho club in the wee hours of this morning were Rita Ora, Nick Grimshaw, Nicola Roberts and Mollie King. So we have one Saturday, a fifth of Girls Aloud, the biggest name in pop and the face of Radio One all out doing simultaneous

Rita Ora has named Mark Ronson's medley performance with Adele, Amy Winehouse and Daniel Merriweather as her favourite BRIT Awards memory, ahead of this year's awards show on Wednesday night (20th February). The 'Hot Right Now' singer, who is

VIDEO - The Kardashians console Rob Kardashian after his breakup with Rita Ora on Kourtney and Kim Take Miami on February 17, 2013. WATCH HERE!

NBA All-Star Game: Kobe Bryant gets bets of LeBron James as West beats East ...

The NBA All-Star Game tips off tonight at about 8 p.m. ET on TNT, in what half the world seems to think is a mere formality in the celebration of Michael Jordan's 50th birthday. But there's a game to be played, and if you believe some of the people

HOUSTON — Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul confessed. He is a basketball junkie. After the West defeated the East 143-138 in the NBA All-Star Game and Paul was named MVP Sunday, Paul explained his on-court growth this season. "I watch

2013 NBA All-Star Game: Best of media. By Matt Moore | Senior Blogger. 09:11 PM ET February 17, 2013. This makes it look like there's more defense than there actually is. (Getty Images). Here's the best (and maybe some worst) from the 2013 NBA All-Star

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Entering the 2012-13 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers were viewed as the most star-studded team in basketball. With Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash and Pau Gasol, some even suggested that L.A. could have four All-Stars. At the 2013

Beyoncé & Jay-Z Celebrate All-Star Weekend in Houston

Just one day after the airing of her HBO documentary, Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z enjoyed a couple's night out at the NBA All-Star basketball game in her hometown of Houston, Texas. The pair were spotted in the front row as some of the biggest names

While Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's more famous best friends did admit to touring the abandoned Neverland Ranch with Colony Capital owner Thomas Barrack Jr., who manages the estate, Jay-Z responded to rumors of a pending purchase by saying

While Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's more famous best friends did admit to touring the abandoned Neverland Ranch with Colony Capital owner Thomas Barrack Jr., who manages the estate, Jay-Z responded to rumors of a pending purchase by saying

Beyoncé Knowles wore a white pantsuit to attend the Two Kings dinner thrown by her husband Jay-Z last night in her hometown of Houston, TX. The couple was joined by Jay-Z's co-host LeBron James for the annual event,

On Saturday night, Blue Ivy's pop star mom, her husband Jay-Z and LeBron James held court in Houston at the Sprite Two Kings private dinner at RDG + Bar Annie. While fans were buzzing about the singer's new documentary, Life Is but a Dream, Beyoncé

Investigators find fire clues aboard crippled Carnival Triumph

Briggs plans to put her Carnival Cruise robe and her passenger card away for good. She hopes to soon forget about the smell and conditions on the Carnival Triumph. She has another name for the ship, but one that Eyewitness News cannot share.

After four days on the crippled Carnival Triumph with overflowing toilets, stifling heat and hours-long waits for food, at least one passenger is seeking legal revenge. But lawyers familiar with cruise ship lawsuits suggest angry passengers should

MOBILE, Ala. – The Triumph docked about 9:20 p.m. CST, and the first few passengers walked down the gangway and into the parking lot about an hour later. It was the first real look at what life has been like for those stranded aboard the Carnival

As they filed off the Carnival Triumph, people kissed loved ones and the ground beneath them. They gobbled down fresh Carnival had workers in place to provide passengers with warm food, blankets, phones and refreshments. Adding yet

Despite the public relations disaster created by the Carnival Triumph catastrophe, travel experts and others say the impact on bookings for Carnival and the cruise industry in general will only be short-lived. The ship lost propulsion power after an

Embattled country star Mindy McCready dead at 37 of apparent suicide

The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office released a statement this evening that reads: "At 3:31 PM, Sunday, February 17th Deputies from the Cleburne…

Mindy McCready Dead: Singer dies from apparent suicide only a month after the death of her boyfriend David Wilson.

Arkansas' KARK 4 News reports Cleburne County Sheriff deputies have confirmed McCready's body was found at her home and that she died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Both Nashville, Tenn. Fox 17 reporter

“Just got a call from Mindy McCready's best friend that she shot and killed herself this evening. My heart breaks for her two boys. RIP,” Andrea Canning, a reporter for NBC's "Dateline," tweeted late Sunday. Canning later tweeted that police had yet to

“Just got a call from Mindy McCready's best friend that she shot and killed herself this evening. My heart breaks for her two boys. RIP,” Andrea Canning, a reporter for NBC's "Dateline," tweeted late Sunday. Canning later tweeted that police had yet to

No. 23 Is Still Topic No. 1

Follow the career of former basketball star Michael Jordan, from his college career to being the Chicago Bulls' MVP, to his multiple retirements, at Biography.com.

MJ in 1982. ( AP photo by Robert Willett / October 14, 1982 ). Michael Jordan in his college days with teammates Matt Doherty (44) and Sam Perkins and coach Dean Smith. Comments. 0. Comments (0). Add comments | Discussion FAQ. Currently there are no

Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player ever, is currently the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. As a player, Jordan enjoyed 13 seasons with the Chicago Bulls winning five MVPs and leading the NBA in.

In the opinion of many, he's a greatest basketball player of all timeand the best marketed. He's also one of the world's most famous faces. Michael Jordan is turning 50 today, and RadarOnline.com is taking a look back at his

Michael Jordan turns 50 on All-Star Sunday, Feb. 17, which has recently led to all sorts of brilliant career retrospectives on the man known as "Air Jordan." His Airness, he of six NBA championships, six NBA Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, three

US Soccer Player Opens Up About Being Gay

There seems to be something of a consensus developing regarding Robbie Rogers' decision to come out of the closet and step away from soccer at age 25. That opinion can best be described as “Yeah, but..” Robbie Rogers is so brave for revealing who he

Soccer, the so called "beautiful game". A macho game played by alpha males. There are some women's teams but male soccer dominates the scene. This week US soccer player Robbie Rogers took the brave step of "coming

Following former American international Robbie Rogers revelation that he is gay and his subsequent retirement from football, Chris Kluwe joined Extra Time to discuss thoughts from the other side of the pond. The punter from NFL team Minnesota Vikings

U.S. national team player, MLS star and former Leeds United midfielder Robbie Rogers penned a blog post on Friday implying that he is gay, and choosing to walk away from football.

Robbie Rogers, a former player for the U.S. national team and Major League Soccer, says he is gay and "could not be happier" about his decision to go public with his disclosure. In a post on his personal website, Rogers writes: "Life is only complete

'Die Hard' feels the love over Valentine's Day weekend

While not exactly a couples retreat flick, Die Hard opened on Valentine's Day and carried enough momentum into the weekend to escape the fate of other action films of late. Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Last Stand, Sylvester Stallone's Bullet to the Head

Eenhana — Namibia and the rest of Africa joined the world to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14, with florists and gift shops doing brisk business last Thursday. However, not everyone is buying into the hype. "Who is Saint Valentine? My

Women — and men — in their 70s and 80s made valentine sandwich cookies filled with red raspberry jam that were delivered Valentine's Day to approximately 35 Meals-on-Wheels clients in Patterson Heights, Darlington, Enon Valley, New Galilee and the

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day card is a challenge. It's often impossible to put love into words.

After an argument on a Valentine's Day date, a Chicago man tried to kiss and make up with his girlfriend. But the girlfriend bit off a chunk of his tongue, prosecutors said. On Sunday morning, Judge Israel Desierto ordered Elaine Cook, 51, held in lieu

WWE Elimination Chamber 2013 Results: The Rock Beats CM Punk and What It ...

The WWE YouTube Pre-Show match for Elimination Chamber sees a newly formed tag team in Brodus Clay and Tensai facing Team Rhodes Scholars, which isn't even supposed to exist anymore. Unfortunately, this match is too easy to predict. With Rhodes

Take-Two Interactive is set to enter a publishing deal for WWE games, confirming a previous report. IGN obtained a quote from the parent company of 2K Games, 2K Sports and Rockstar that it expects to take over the license

With no referees in working condition, Punk attempted to hit The Rock with the WWE Championship. Heyman held The Rock against the ropes, but The Rock moved out of the way and Heyman was annihilated instead. The Rock followed that up with a Rock

We've got CagesideSeats.com staff predictions for each and every match on the WWE "Elimination Chamber 2013" card for tomorrow night, Sunday (Jan. 27), right here!

Welcome to With Leather's open discussion thread for WWE Elimination Chamber 2013, featuring a championship rematch between The Rock and CM Punk.