Charles Poladian

William Shatner reached out to an astronaut currently in space on Twitter and received a response that has ignited the imagination of fans across the Internet. Future plans could be arranged that would allow a full dialogue between Shatner and the astronaut.

On the latest episode of Dr. Oz, the good doctor promotes red palm oil as a diet miracle. But is it?

Meredith Vieira is apparently no stranger to profanity. The television host and journalist was guest hosting “Today” when tragedy struck and Vieira shouted “Oh s—t!” after returning from a commercial break.

Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana have reportedly broken up for the second time in a year. The couple split before 2013 with reports indicating Cooper and Saldana spent New Year’s Eve on different continents.

In the wake of the death of a paparazzo, Justin Bieber wants new laws that are aimed to curb the aggressive behavior of the paparazzi. Bieber is no stranger to paparazzi and has even broken laws to get away from them.

An interview with Samuel L. Jackson took a turn for the unexpected when Jackson tried to get the interviewer to use the n-word before he would answer a question. The interviewer did not but the question about the word’s use in “Django Unchained” remains.

Russell Crowe, one of the stars of “Les Miserables,” responded to Adam Lambert’s criticism of the singing in the movie. Crowe was civil in his response to Lambert on Twitter saying it was what the director wanted.

Jon Stewart has been announced as the host of the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute that will honor Bruce Springsteen during Grammy week. Stewart will be hosting the tribute to Springsteen that will also include performances by Elton John, Neil Young, Sting, Mumford and Sons and Kenny Chesney.

As we look forward to 2013, now is a good time to reflect on some of 2012's notable deaths in the world of music. Many talented musicians passed away in 2012, but their contributions and legacies will live on well past the new year.

ESPN anchor Hannah Storm will return to television as part of ABC's coverage of the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Storm suffered burns to her hands, face and neck due to a propane gas grill accident.

Following a brutal back-and-forth fight at UFC 155 on Saturday, Joe Lauzon needed 40 stitches to close a large cut over his eye. While Lauzon lost the fight, he gained many fans for his tenacious performance against Jim Miller.

Words can be overused and have an expiration date. New words are constantly added to the dictionary or common usage, both formally and informally. Sometimes these words wear out their welcome and the 2013 banned words list includes several words that have become popular over the last year.

Stan Lee, the man most synonymous with Marvel Comics, turns 90 today. Born in 1922, Lee refuses to slow down, staying active on Twitter and making cameo appearances.

Getting a genuine autograph of a living athlete or celebrity may be difficult, or at least expensive, but it is not impossible. Deceased athletes and celebrities are a different story. It comes as no surprise that the most-forged autographs include those of Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles.

While “The Avengers” ruled the box office this year, the film did not top the most-pirated list of 2012. That honor goes to the rather small in scope “Project X,” a movie about teenagers throwing a wild party.

The Beatles may have been the greatest band ever, but their breakup is still a topic up to much debate. Many fans blame Yoko, and her influence on John Lennon, for the band's dissolution, but chances are there will never be another Yoko, thanks to the Internet.

Too long have winter storms raged in anonymity. The Weather Channel is changing that.

For indie music, 2012 marked the return of many great acts, and their latest albums did not disappoint.

No matter what part of the globe you reside in, New Year's Eve will be a giant celebration. The biggest party happens in Times Square, New York. Whether you are one of the million who will be in Times Square on New Year's Eve or just want to experience it, there is an app that will let you watch the ball drop.

The Northeast has been getting hit hard with storms and the coming Winter Storm Euclid threatens the eastern coast of America with heavy snow and wind. Many airports have canceled or delayed flights in anticipation of severe weather conditions.

“Django Unchained” will hit theaters on Christmas, December, by Quentin Tarantino has an early present for fans. The entire “Django Unchained” soundtrack can be streamed online and features commentary by Tarantino.

Dylan Smith, a native New Yorker, drowned in a surfing accident off the coast of Puerto Rico on Sunday. Smith was a lifeguard and helped rescue six people during Hurricane Sandy.

There is not much that Arnold Schwarzenegger cannot do. The bodybuilder turned actor turned California governor is now returning to the silver screen. With several films in production, Schwarzenegger is sporting a rather interesting haircut for one of his latest projects.

A federal civil-rights lawsuit filed by an Ohio truck driver against a Pennsylvania Burger King franchise was settled Friday. The trucker had alleged an employee spit into his burger and claimed the incident was racially motivated.

What more can be said about Psy or “Gangnam Style?” The song, and more importantly, the video went beyond viral, infiltrating every aspect of culture and society. With such overwhelming popularity, it's still surprising that “Gangnam Style” has reached the 1 billion views mark on YouTube.

Archaeologists have discovered a Mexican burial site containing 25 human bodies. Of the human remains, 13 had intentionally deformed “alien-like” skulls while five skulls had dental mutilations.

When the Mayan apocalypse comes Friday, what will doomsday look like? Luckily there is a way to view the signs and portents in outer space using telescopes from around the world.

Someone, or something, predicting the end of the world is not a new thing. The Mayan Apocalypse is supposed to happen on December 21 but chances are there will be no doomsday. As history has shown us, there have been other supposed end of days that have come and gone. Here are a few other failed doomsday scenarios.

Time is running out for the people of Earth. The Mayan apocalypse, scheduled for Dec. 21, is supposed to be the end of the world, with humans going the way of the dinosaurs. With doomsday approaching, what better way to celebrate than with one of mankind's greatest creations? Music.