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Five-Year-Battle Over Brooke Astor's Estate Reaches Settlement

The five-year court battle regarding legendary New York City philanthropist Brooke Astor's will has finally reached a settlement, according to her grandson, Philip Marshall. The settlement, which is to be filed Wednesday in Westchester County Surrogate Court, sets aside $100 million for charities. The recipients of the donations include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, New York City public schools, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller University and a number of other importa...
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Lindsay Lohan to Make a Guest Appearance on Glee

Lindsay Lohan may be scheduled to make yet another T.V appearance. The actress has landed a contract for a guest spot on the hit-show Glee to add to her recent SNL performance, as she finishes off her probation and works on a comeback. The actress is reportedly in final negotiations to play herself in the show, as a judge at Nationals in the final episode of the season in May, according to the New York Post.
A logo of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is seen at the 13th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen

Symantec Cuts Ties With Huawei in Wake of Australian Cyber Security Concerns

Less than four years ago, American Internet security firm Symantec struck a deal with Chinese infrastructure equipment manufacturer Huawei Technologies, joining forces to develop computer network security products. However, in the wake of increasing cyber security concerns piling up against Huawei, Symantec decided to exit the venture, fearing that it would prevent it from gaining access to U.S. government classified information regarding cyber threats.

Jenna Talackova Ousted From Miss Universe Canada: Other Controversies Surrounding Transgender Models [PHOTOS]

Transgender model and beauty queen, Jenna Talackova, seemed to have it all. As a finalist, Talackova was competing for the dream title of Miss Universe Canada. However, after the young beauty admitted to officials that she is transgender, she was disqualified. Jenna Talackova is not alone. In the fashion and modeling industry, other have had to face similar prejudice and controversy before fame and acceptance.

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