Charles Poladian

Star Trek fans will get a special sneak peek at the first nine minutes of “Star Trek Into the Darkness,” before IMAX screenings of “The Hobbit” on Friday. Some reporters have already seen the first nine minutes and have revealed what fans should expect to see from the “Star Trek Into the Darkness” teaser.

Kim Basinger turned 59 in December, but the actress still looks incredible. Her 17-year-old daughter, Ireland Baldwin, took to Instagram and dedicated a "Happy Birthday" to her mother saying her beauty is all natural and without any plastic surgery.

“Pawn Stars” may be the biggest show on television but that does not mean the stars of the show are above the law. Two of the stars of “Pawn Stars,” Corey Harrison and his father, Rick Harrison, were reportedly fined for leaving their campsite trashed over Thanksgiving.

Minnesota has been hit with a record amount of snow. With blizzard-like conditions, the highways have become hazardous, leading to 600 car crashes in just a few days.

A fourth accuser in the Kevin Clash scandal has emerged and is suing the former voice of Elmo. The fourth accuser has not been identified but is claiming that he and Clash engaged in sex when the accuser was a minor.

Will Smith and Jaden Smith star in “After Earth,” the upcoming sci-fi movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan. In the movie, Will and Jaden Smith play a father and son who are stranded on an Earth that humans have fled.

A California millionaire purchased billboard space but what he was advertising was unusual and instantly gained infamy. The billboard was a plea for a “Latina girlfriend” for Christmas. The billboard plea was criticized and taken down over the weekend.

While the attention was on the performers at Z100's Jingle Ball, there were plenty of celebrities on hand to watch Justin Bieber, One Direction, Taylor Swift and The Wanted. Perhaps the biggest celebrity there, Lindsay Lohan, did not walk the red carpet, but she was backstage.

Z100's Jingle Ball was the hottest ticket in New York City on Dec. 7, 2012. Justin Bieber, One Direction, Taylor Swift, The Wanted, Jason Mraz, Ne-Yo, Cher Lloyd, Fun., B.o.B, Ed Sheeran and Olly Murs performed at Z100's Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden.

A mom mistakenly breastfed a baby she believed was hers due to a hospital error, news reports said. The baby boy was tested for HIV and hepatitis as a precaution and would need to be tested for the next year.

Investigators are looking into the disappearance of $700,000 in gold dust from a medical research lab. At this time it is unknown if the gold dust was stolen or misplaced.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was ordered to surrender several guns because of an ongoing domestic case involving his girlfriend Candace Williams. Suggs surrendered the guns in November and the Ravens are aware of the situation.

Fox has announced a new reality television show that will premiere in January 2013. “Stars in Danger: The High Dive” will combine celebrities and high diving and may be Fox's attempt at creating the next great reality program.

San Diego could face a dramatic overhaul.

The “12.12.12” benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy relief will take place on December 12 at Madison Square Garden and will feature Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, The Who, Kanye West, Billy Joel and Eric Clapton. If you could not get tickets, there are plenty of other ways to catch this amazing event live.

December is one of the busiest months for travelers as the holidays approach and many travel the country and visit relatives and loved ones. Many of these travelers are also carrying gifts and other electronics that could be stolen and with another TSA agent being accused of iPad theft raises concern about airport security.

John McAfee's run from the law ended in Guatemala after being arrested on Wednesday. While being detained in a Guatemalan prison, McAfee reportedly suffered two heart attacks and was rushed to a local hospital.

Ric Flair may be one of the most decorated wrestlers ever but has faced plenty of trouble outside of the ring. Flair's fourth wife has filed for separation, citing numerous affairs and his refusal to pay spousal support for the separation.

Anne Hathaway discussed what she considers a daily “shame.” In an interview with Glamour, Hathaway opened up and discussed her weight obsession.

Model Marisa Miller, who is in the final months of pregnancy, posed naked for a photo shoot for Allure.

Switzerland's intelligence agency has issued warnings to the U.S. and UK of a massive data leak that involved counter-terrorism information.

Anderson Cooper, while on assignment in Portugal, burned his retina so badly that he was blind for 36 hours. Cooper has since regained his vision and told his story on “Anderson Live.”

Warner Brothers has unveiled the latest “Man of Steel” and it features Superman in an unfamiliar position. The new poster shows Superman in shackles and surrounded by guards.

Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have successfully transitioned from actresses to fashion designers, but their new line of handbags could test even their most diehard fans. Would you pay $55,000 for a new handbag?

Doug Gotterba has filed a lawsuit against his former employer John Travolta. Gotterba is alleging that he never signed a confidentiality agreement and his lawsuit is in response to a possible lawsuit by Travolta.

When NASA breathlessly announced that their Mars Rover Curiosity made a huge discovery, many had wild speculations as to what it could be. NASA has analyzed the soil samples and it is rather disappointing.

Nick Lachey has done the seemingly impossible. No, Lachey did not reunite 98 Degrees and knock Rihanna from the top of the charts. Instead, Lachey got kicked out of a football game on Sunday.

Carrie Underwood will play Maria von Trapp in an NBC production of “The Sound of Music.” NBC is planning a live three-hour special version of the classic Hollywood film and Broadway musical.

A great meal can easily put a dent in your wallet, but would you pay $500 for a burger? That's what it would take to eat the world's most expensive burger. Compared to some foodstuffs, however, that's a bargain.