Earth Hour 2012 Photos: Global Hour Of Darkness For Climate Change In Pictures
Countless landmarks captured in photos around the world went dark on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as a part of the Earth Hour celebration to raise awareness in a global effort for climate change.
NASCAR Qualifying Results: Kasey Kahne Gets Martinsville Pole For Sprint Cup Qualifying Race [FULL LIST]
Saturday was the NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying races and Kasey Kahne earned the Coors Light Pole Award for the 63rd Annual Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway for the race on Sunday with a fast lap of 19.496 seconds, 97.128 mph. Kahne earned his 24th pole in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races and marks his first pole in 17 races at Martinsville Speedway. Here is the full list of 46 NASCAR Sprint Cup entries that qualified for the race on Sunday.
National Cleavage Day: Bra Maker Wonderbra Celebrates With Celebrity Hall of Fame [PHOTOS]
Friday, March 30, 2012 marks National Cleavage Day in the United Kingdom where our neighbors across the pond celebrate women's and celebrities' assets thanks to bra maker Wonderbra. This year, Wonderbra also released a list of the Celebrity Cleavage Hall of Fame, which the company calls a physical testimony to the best cleavages out there based on a survey from women in the UK. View the slideshow to see photos of the celebrities and their assets that made the cut according ...
Bacon Coffin? Casket ‘To Put The ‘Fun’ Back In Funerals’ From The Makers Of 'Baconnaise,' J&D Foods [PHOTOS]
Are you a lover of cured meats? How would you feel to be buried for all of eternity in a bacon coffin? The bacon coffin-for those who love bacon to death -- is now a reality thanks to the makers of Baconnaise, but don't worry, it's not made of actual bacon. View the slideshow to see photos of the bacon coffin.
Patrick Dempsey Dead At 46 Or Just Another Twitter Death Hoax?
Sometimes, Twitter seems more like a digital graveyard than it does a social microblogging website. Just about every week, one celebrity is pronounced dead on the Twitter coroner's office in a death hoax with the standard RIP [insert name here] trending topic. This week: Patrick Dempsey died in a car accident when RIP Patrick Dempsey became a trending topic at the Twitter Medical Examiner's office, prompting Grey's Anatomy fans to begin grieving for Dr. McDreamy....
Mega Millions Lottery: Celebrities Join In $500M Jackpot Madness Before Winning Numbers Draw [PHOTOS]
It seems everyone can't stop talking about the Mega Millions lottery, with a jackpot that went up to a record $500 million for the winning numbers draw date on March 30. Even celebrities cannot help themselves from joining in on the madness, tweeting about the lottery and some even going out to their local convenience stories to buy tickets for themselves! Here is a list of 12 celebrities who have been fantasizing about winning the lottery. Remember the winning numbers will be drawn on Friday...
Kim Kardashian Weight Loss 'Mission:' Drops 6 Pounds in 1 Week Because She’s ‘Single’ [PHOTOS]
Kim Kardashian, known for his signature curves, is looking to drop a few pounds now that she's single. According to the starlet, she is on a weight loss mission and has already lost six pounds within one week, as seen in recent photos at a Dress for Success charity event. View the slideshow to see Kim Kardashian's six pound weight loss and other photos of the curvy starlet.
Apple Settles Antennagate For iPhone 4: How To Get Your Free Case Or $15 Cash Settlement for Reception Issues
Owners of Apple iPhone 4 received a legal notice on Thursday from iPhone4Settlement.com with information about their eligibility and how to obtain a $15 cash settlement or free bumper case from the Antennagate scandal after the release of the iPhone 4, when users reported reception issues caused by the antenna. But who is eligible for the settlement refund and how does one go about to obtain it?
'Titanic 3D:' Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio Then And Now On Red Carpet [PHOTOS]
Much has changed since James Cameron's epic movie Titanic premiered in 1997 and on VHS in 1998 and now with the 2012 digitally remastered release of Titanic 3D. However, the faces of the film - Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio - haven't aged a day in 15 years, as seen in photos on the red carpet. View the slideshow to see photos of Titanic actors Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio and Billy Zane along with director James Cameron then and now.
Lorax Statue Stolen From Home Of Dr. Seuss, Widow Audrey Geisel [PHOTO]
The 3-foot, 300-pound bronze Lorax statue that sits outside of the San Diego home of Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel, was stolen over the weekend. The statue was stolen from the backyard garden of Seuss's home, where his 90-year-old widow Audrey Geisel lives, in La Jolla, Calif. and reported missing Monday morning.
Courtney Stodden Commercial for PETA: 17-Year-Old Bride of Doug Hutchison Hates Hamburgers, Loves Animals [VIDEO]
Courtney Stodden is back, this time in a new public service announcement video campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA.
JetBlue Captain Clayton Osbon’s Meltdown During Flight Under Investigation, Says CEO Dave Barger [VIDEO]
The CEO of JetBlue, Dave Barger, said on Wednesday that the company will investigate the incident on Tuesday where a Las Vegas-bound JetBlue Flight 191 was diverted in an emergency landing to Amarillo, Texas because the pilot, Captain Clayton Osbon, had a meltdown while in the air caught on video by passengers.
Buried In Mud: Man Submerged Alive Rescued By Atlanta Firefighters [VIDEO]
Atlanta firefighters rescued a man buried alive in mud on Saturday in a dramatic episode caught on video.
Fake Tweet from Will Smith About Trayvon Martin, Kim Kardashian Goes Viral on Twitter, Internet
A tweet, allegedly from Will Smith, contrasting the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin with the flour bombing of Kim Kardashian, went viral on Twitter Tuesday before it was proven to be fake. WE live in America where a girl that threw flour on Kim Kardashian was arrested on site. But the man who KILLED Trayvon Martin is still free, the tweet from @ReaIWiIISmith read, referring to George Zimmerman. A screenshot, along with the tweet, went viral on Tuesday.
Lauren Scruggs, Model In Plane Propeller Accident, To Sue Airplane Insurer
Lauren Scruggs, the model and fashion writer who survived a tragic accident walking into an airplane propeller back in December, has rejected a $200,000 settlement offer and is suing the insurer of the airplane.
Paul Sturgess: Guinness’ World's Tallest Basketball Player, ‘Tiny’ Of Harlem Globetrotters, Dunks [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Have you seen Paul Surgess? It's hard to miss the Harlem Globetrotter who, even in photos, looks gargantuan standing at seven-foot-eight and weighs 325 pounds. But have you seen the video of Sturgess, nicknamed “Tiny,” who was named the World’s Tallest Professional Basketball Player by Guinness World Records, dunk while standing still?
Jenna Talackova, Transgender Beauty Disqualified from 2012 Miss Universe Canada, ‘Deeply Moved’ By Support [PHOTOS]
Jenna Talackova, the transsexual contestant disqualified from the 2012 Miss Canada Universe, is deeply moved by the support she has gained from fans following the announcement of her disqualification and an online petition to reinstate her entry in the competition and raise awareness. View the slideshow to see photos of Jenna Talackova.
Trayvon Martin Case: Skittles, Arizona Iced Tea Speak Out About 'Commercial Gain' In Death Of Florida Teen
Skittles and Arizona Iced Tea have become symbols in the most talked about news this year, the Trayvon Martin case, regarding a 17-year-old Florida teen who was shot and killed Feb. 26 returning from the store to buy candy and a drink. Thrust into the spotlight from critics who believe Skittles and Arizona Iced Tea have profited from the death of the teen since the case gained national attention, the companies finally spoke out addressing accusations of commercial gain.
‘Dancing With The Stars’ 2012: Katherine Jenkins At Top For First 'DWTS' Elimination Round [VIDEOS]
Week two of the fourteenth season of Dancing With the Stars continued off strong with singer Katherine Jenkins and partner Mark Ballas as the top scorers of the evening on Monday with their jive performance before the first elimination round of DWTS.
Denver Fire: Colorado Wildfire Results In One Death, 900 Homes Evacuated [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
One person was killed in a fire and more than 900 homes were evacuated in Denver on Monday when a four-and-half-square mile wildfire blazed through Colorado.
‘Black And Bleu’ Sandwich Inspired By Chris Brown, Rihanna Domestic Violence Rouses Controversy in Atlanta Restaurant [PHOTOS]
An Atlanta restaurant, Chops & Hops, is under fire for an item on its menu called the black and bleu sandwich -- a Caribbean ribeye sandwich made with bleu cheese, sliced tomato, onions and shredded romaine -- created by chef Richard Miley to make light the relationship between Chris Brown and Rihanna. Chops & Hops has created a full menu based on celebrity and pop culture gaffes and the black and bleu sandwich inspired by Chris Brown and Rihanna is just one of them. View the sli...
Belvedere Vodka: Controversial Ad Depicting Rape Goes Viral, Sparks Outrage [PHOTO]
Belvedere vodka released a new campaign ad on Friday that went viral, not because of its effectiveness or humor, but for its controversial subject matter, sparking outrage around the Internet, namely from anti-sexual violence organizations due to its suggestive rape theme.
Chase Online Banking Website Down Again, Outage Reflected in Harsh Twitter Complaints
Chase's consumer online baking website was down again on Monday morning, prompting many Twitter users to express harsh criticism for the bank owned by J.P. Morgan Chase.
Rob Kardashian Handcuffed, Nearly Arrested By Miami Police [VIDEO]
Rob Kardashian was handcuffed by police and nearly arrested while in Miami on Sunday morning after a joke with paparazzi went wrong caught on video.
Lourdes Leon: Madonna’s 15-Year-Old Daughter Photographed Smoking [PHOTOS]
Lourdes Leon Ciccone, the 15-year-old daughter of Madonna, was caught smoking a cigarette over the weekend, despite she is not the legal age to be smoking in a series of incriminating photos.
Health Care Reform: Supreme Court Begins 3 Day Review of Affordable Care Act Mandate, 10 Things To Know
The Supreme Court will begin a three-day review of the Affordable Care Act, known to some as either the health care reform or Obamacare, on Monday, which will go down in history as a landmark case, perhaps the most monumental in more than a decade. Justices will decide whether the mandate, which would require all Americans to buy health care, for the 2010 Affordable Care Act is constitutional or not. Here are 10 things to know about the landmark Affordable Care Act case.
‘Mad Men’ Season 5 Premiere: Jessica Pare as Megan Has a Hold on Don Draper [PHOTOS]
A void for fans was filled Sunday night when the high-anticipated season five premiere of Mad Men aired on AMC, giving us a glimpse into the lives of Don Draper played by Jon Hamm and new wife Megan Draper played by Jessica Pare just a few months where season four left off. Megan, played by Pare, will not only be the talk of the water cooler on Monday for those in the fictional Mad Men land at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, but for Mad Men fans in general. View the slidesh...
Mississippi State Shooting: Student John Sanderson Found Dead, 3 Suspects At Large
John Sanderson, a 21-year-old student at Mississippi State University, was shot Saturday night and found dead in a dorm room. Three people fled the scene and are still at large, school officials said.
Apple Stock News: APPL Shares Plummet 9.4% On BATS During IPO Launch
Apple shares took a tumble on Friday, taking a nine percent plunge in stock prices due to a technical system glitch, causing a flash crash on the BATS (Better Alternative Trading System) exchange on the same day BATS launched its IPO. The error also affected BATS stock to drop 4.7%, prompting a halt on the trading of its own shares.
Naomi Kutin: 10-Year-Old Girl Breaks Women’s Weightlifting Record, Lifts 215 Pounds [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
A 10-year-old girl has broken the women’s weightlifting record, of all women all over the world in her class, for raw squat by lifting an astonishing 215 pounds in an event caught on video, gaining her notoriety as a viral Internet star. Meet: Naomi Kutin of Fairlawn, N.J. who weighs just a few pounds short of 97 lbs. and stands at just four-foot-eight.