Nadine DeNinno

The Hunger Games novels by Suzanne Collins have taken the world by storm, and now the movie could be a box office record breaker, as fans all over the world lined up for the premiere at midnight on Friday. View the slideshow to see photos of fans lined up waiting to see The Hunger Games around the U.S.

Viewers were shocked on Thursday during CNN Newsroom when correspondent Drew Griffin of CNN's special investigations unit not only used the n-word in his report, but the racial slur went on live television uncensored. View the video of CNN's Drew Griff dropping the racial slur on live TV.

Designer Stella McCartney has designed the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Team GB kit, which was launched on Thursday. However, the British designer is under fire as criticism pours in for her artistic license, lacking the usage of the color red in the Union flag. View the slideshow to see photos of Stella McCartney's Olympic designs with Adidas.

Jersey Shore star Deena Nicole Cortese stepped out for MTV's Spring Break Las Vegas at the Palms Casino Resort on Wednesday night and sported a new look that has critics saying she underwent plastic surgery or a nose job based on before and after photos.

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Thursday, the second quake in one week in Guerrero state near Oaxaca.

If you keep up with viral Internet trends, then you've most likely seen the photos circulating of the alleged Chinese gangster which have been viewed over five million times on Imgur since they emerged Tuesday. However, what we don't know is exactly where these pictures displaying a man with stacks of Chinese Yuans, fancy cars and puppies came from.

A video of an apache helicopter crash disaster in Afghanistan made its way onto the Internet on Thursday, prompting officials to start an investigation for possible criminal charges.

AnnaSophia Robb, star of CW's upcoming series The Carrie Diaries and prequel to Sex and the City, was spotted in Manhattan while shooting for her role as the young Carrie Bradshaw this week. View the slideshow to see photos of AnnaSophia Robb as the new Carrie Bradshaw.

Rebook has pulled a controversial ad which read, Cheat on your girlfriend, not on your workout, when an outrage of comments poured in after the photo --and video proof -- went viral on the Internet.

Carnie Wilson is continuing her long struggle with weight loss as the singer recently underwent a second surgery to drop 30 pounds. View the slideshow to see photos of Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips and her weight loss and gain over the years.

A Florida Atlantic University student (FAU) named Jonatha Carr was tased after she had a meltdown during an evolution lesson in class because of racial issues where she threatened to kill her professor along with other students in an episode caught on video by a student.

Passersby at Grand Central Station in New York City will have a new phenomenon to ogle at during their morning commutes on Thursday: a display of the world’s largest snake to ever live, the titan boa, measuring at 48-feet-long.

On Tuesday, a Romanian design house shattered the record and nabbed the title of Longest Bridal Train in the Guinness Book of World Records for a $7,300 dress with a train that extended nearly two miles. Yes, two miles, well technically 1.8 miles or 9,768 feet. That's almost the width of Manhattan. View the slideshow to see photos of the Longest Bridal Train dress.

For classic rock fans, a dream came true on Tuesday when KISS and Motley Crue announced their upcoming Summer 2012 tour, with a full list of 40 dates around the U.S. calling the concerts, The Tour. Rihanna fans, however, may not be as excited as KISS front man Gene Simmons blasted Rihanna in the process during the press conference.

Controversial artist Jon McNaughton release a new painting, “One Nation Under Socialism,” of President Obama holding a burning Constitution to represent his recognition of what is happening [to the Constitution] as it goes up [in flames].

Electronic Arts and ESPN announced on Wednesday the 32 players selected by fans that will be entered in the EA Sports Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote contest to choose the player featured on the game cover.

Glee star Dianna Agron is in a real life love triangle with her actor, on-and-off boyfriend Sebastian Stan and now...Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow.

Just under one year ago, highly-skilled blackjack player Don Johnson won nearly $6 million playing blackjack in Tropicana -- not to mention the other $9 million won in other casinos in Atlantic City, N.J. -- in one night, in an assault which has caused the casino's revenues to plummet drastically by nearly $2 billion.

Two strong earthquakes struck Mexico Tuesday in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the worst since 1985, that destroyed hundreds of homes and affected over 20 million people with widespread damage. View the slideshow to see photos of the damage by the March 20 quake in Mexico.

Beyonce flaunted her slim post-baby body on Monday night in New York City for a fundraiser held by Michelle Obama for the President's re-election campaign, wearing a snug blue dress that showcased her weight loss. View the slideshow to see photos of Beyonce and her weight loss at the Obama funraiser.

Porn star Megan Piper has accepted an invitation to be prom date for Mike Stone, an 18-year-old high school senior from Minnesota after her asked her via Twitter in a post and story that has gone viral.

Rita's Italian Ice is offering a free regular Italian ice to all customers in their 20th annual celebration of the first day of Spring 2012 on Tuesday until 9 p.m. View the slideshow to see photos of the top 12 best flavors of Italian Ice at Rita's.

A strong 7.6- magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, with an epicenter in Guerrero state. A strong aftershock was felt throughout Mexico City, prompting buildings to evacuate captured on video.

Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima announced on Tuesday that she is pregnant, expecting her second child with her husband. Lima, 30, said on Tuesday that she and her husband, former NBA star Marko Jaric, 33, will be parents to another child after 2-year-old daughter Valentina.

What a better way to celebrate your 101st birthday that being named the Oldest Female to Paraglide Tandem. Mary Allen Hardison, a 101-year-old woman from Ogden, Utah, was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records on Tuesday, breaking the record for tandem paragliding last year.

Demi Moore, who hasn't shown her face much since her stint in rehab earlier this year after her break up with Ashton Kutcher, is now showing a radically different face for a new advertisement for a Helena Rubinstein campaign, with critics saying the photos used too much airbrush editing and Photoshop.

An adult male gorilla name Koga, who weighed more than 400 pounds, bit a zookeeper at the Buffalo Zoo after he escaped from his cage on Monday. Koga, a 24-year-old silverback West Lowland gorilla native to West Africa and the Congo River Basin, reportedly broke through the unlocked door of his cage and entered the space behind it utilized by zookeepers called the animal keeper aisle, though closed to the public in a secure non-public area behind the gorilla exhibit, according to the zoo....

Dancing With the Stars made its return on Monday night on ABC and the two-hour season 14 premiere did not disappoint, with contestants Jaleel White of Family Matters fame and opera singer Katherine Jenkins snagging the top spots. View the slideshow to see photos of the cast of Dancing With the Stars season 14 and view the video below to see Katherine Jenkins' first crowd-stopping performance.

It may already feel like Spring for most resident in the U.S., aside from those in Arizona and New Mexico who are experiencing rare winter-like snowstorms, but when exactly does spring official start? The 2012 vernal equinox, or spring equinox, is Tuesday, marking the beginning of spring and end of winter. This year, it is particularly special, with the earliest date in over a century.