Glitter gets three years for child sex (Independent Online)
British "glam rocker" Gary Glitter has been convicted and found guilty by a Vietnamese court of engaging in lewd acts with children, and sentenced to three years in jail.

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Thousands would die if U.S. attacked Iran - study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Thousands of military personnel and hundreds of civilians would be killed if the United States launched an air strike on Iran to prevent it developing nuclear arms, a British think tank said in a report released on Monday.

Conan O'Brien set to travel to Finland (NorthJersey.com)
NEW YORK (AP) -- "Late Night" host Conan O'Brien has joked that no one watches his talk show. That's certainly not the case in Finland, where he has become an unlikely cultural icon - and soon a visiting one.

Woman Who Married Teenager Gives Birth to Child (First Coast News)
ATLANTA (AP) -- A woman accused of child molestation after she married a 15-year-old boy has given birth to their child. A friend, Amy Engler, tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that 37-year-old Lisa Clark gave birth to a boy Saturday night at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Sosa reportedly considering retirement (MSNBC)
Sammy Sosa is seriously contemplating retirement rather than accepting a non-guaranteed offer from the Washington Nationals, ESPN reported Sunday, citing an unnamed source.

Men Confess To Killing 'Curious George' Collaborator (NBC 5 Chicago)
Two men are being held in connection with the death of the co-creator of "Curious George."

Man ordered to woo jailed girlfriend (News Interactive)
A COURT has ruled that a man deliberately took his imprisoned girlfriend disappointing gifts when visiting her in jail and has instructed him to lift his game.

Paris Hilton in Indian director's 'Mother Teresa'? (New Kerala)
By Sanu George, Thiruvananthapuram: Well known Malayalam director T. Rajeevnath, scouting for a suitable actress to play the title role in his film on Nobel Peace laureate Mother Teresa, has sent feelers to American actress Paris Hilton.

Janet Ordered To Lose Weight (ContactMusic)
Pop superstar JANET JACKSON has reportedly been ordered to lose weight immediately - or face being dumped by her record label. The RHYTHM NATION si

Stone Tells Hollywood Put Your Breasts Away (ContactMusic)
Movie beauty SHARON STONE is disgusted by the cleavage display on Hollywood's red carpets. The actress, who has appeared nude in BASIC INSTINCT and

Alba Tops New Playboy Sex List (ContactMusic)
Actress JESSICA ALBA has topped a new list of sexy stars, which has earned her a Playboy magazine cover. The SIN CITY beauty joins the likes of JAM

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Paris Hilton's secret diaries stolen (Muzi)
Paris Hilton's secret diaries have been stolen. The sexy socialite was devastated after learning the journals - and other personal items, including photos and tapes - had been mysteriously sold off after she put them into storage.

Jordan to auction her boobs on eBay! (New Kerala)
London: Men all around the world have lusted after singer Peter Andre's wife Jordan's breasts, and now they will have a chance to own them, for the model not only having her breasts toned down to a more 'pert' size, but she's also planning to auction her discarded ones on eBay.

Heather Locklear Files For Divorce (CBS News)
After 11 years of marriage, actress Heather Locklear has filed for divorce from rocker Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi fame. The couple has one daughter.

Handwritten Beatles lyrics expected to fetch $2 million at auction (Jam! Showbiz)
LONDON (AP) - A stained sheet of handwritten Beatles lyrics went on display Tuesday before a sealed-bid auction where it was expected to sell for at least $2 million US.

Augusta man discovers box of James Brown's belongings (WIS-TV Columbia)
(Augusta, Georgia) February 2, 2006 - If you were to clean out some of the closets in your home, imagine what you may find. You could hold the memories of someone famous. That's what happened to an Augusta man when he made a soulful discovery: the personal belongings of James Brown.

Ryan Seacrest Walks Off New Jersey Radio Show Over "Gay" Question (About.com)
An uncomfortable on-air interview at Jersey 101.5 (WKXW-FM). According to Carl Barbati at Trentonian.com: "After a minute or two of niceties, [Craig] Carton asked Seacrest whom he'd rather spend the night with, past "Idol" singers Clay Aiken or Kelly Clarkson...'Ryan,...

Ashton Kutcher forced to remove religious trinket (Muzi)
Ashton Kutcher was left fuming after movie bosses ordered him to take off his Kabbalah bracelet while shooting new film ''The Guardian.'' The handsome actor, who is married to Demi Moore, was forced to remove the religious trinket, a red string band, against his wishes.

Flockhart Flies High With Ford (ContactMusic)
INDIANA JONES star HARRISON FORD used his piloting skills to help girlfriend CALISTA FLOCKHART overcome her fear of flying - by taking her up in his

Is Britney expecting 'baby number two' ? (Independent Online)
Britney Spears is reportedly expecting a second child. The Toxic singer gave birth to her first child, Sean Preston four months ago.

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Bush aides clarify statements about oil (Miami Herald)
One day after President Bush vowed to reduce America's dependence on Middle East oil by cutting imports from there 75 percent by 2025, his energy secretary and national economic advisor said Wednesday that the president didn't mean it literally.

Caffeine Gum for Troops Helps with Alertness (Kansas City InfoZine)
By Steven Donald Smith - Caffeine gum now available to U.S. troops is intended to improve performance and alertness in myriad tasks, a wide-eyed and seemingly well-caffeinated sleep researcher at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research here said.

Aretha Franklin Forgives NFL for Sub (ABC News)
Aretha Franklin Forgives NFL for Rolling Stones Snub, Will Perform National Anthem at Super Bowl

Jessica Simpson Turns To Christianity To Heal Heartbreak (ContactMusic)
Superstar JESSICA SIMPSON is returning to her Christian roots in a bid to overcome the heartbreak of her impending divorce from NICK LACHEY. The TH

Flight Attendant Announces She Was Kenny Chesney's Lover (Bayinsider)
NEW YORK -- Kenny Chesney would probably put privacy at the top of his wish list these days. The New York Post quoted a Southwest Airlines flight attendant named Paula Jackson as saying she had been Chesney's lover for 10 years before he met and married Renee Zellweger.

Kirsten Dunst taken for a local stripper! (Hindustan Times)
Hollywood beauty Kirsten Dunst was horrified when a man mistook her for a stripper and asked if he could lick whipped cream off her naked body. According to onlookers, Dunst started to walk away after the man made his illicit request, and he was allegedly overheard saying: Wait. What's the matter?

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Copy-and-paste speech exposes double-talk (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
When a politician speaks, the public may feel they have heard it all before, but this has taken on a whole new meaning in Albania.

Carmen's after Kate (Mega Star)
Ex-Baywatch stunner Carmen Electra has been telling anyone who'll listen that she's got the hots for our very own Kate Moss. The smitten Yank was being interviewed by Loaded magazine when she started gushing about Kate's model good looks and ubercool personal style.

Kelly Osbourne Slams Paris Hilton (Muzi)
Kelly Osbourne has taken a swipe at Paris Hilton - claiming she is a bad influence on her fans. The outspoken star says little girls try to be like the blonde socialite by flaunting their bodies in skimpy clothes and high heels.

Ski holiday ride 'cures' deaf man (BBC News)
A former soldier who has been profoundly deaf for 15 years regains his hearing on a ski lift.

Natasha Lyonne on the Run After Missed Court Date (Hollywood.com)
A judge has issued an arrest warrant for American Pie star Natasha Lyonne after she failed to appear in court on Friday January 27.

Bush: End 'addiction' to oil (Newsday)
In State of the Union, also focuses on education, health care and defends handling of the war on terror President George W. Bush sought to revive his war-battered presidency last night with calls to break America's "addiction" to Mideast oil and train 70,000 teachers for advanced math and science courses - voter-friendly goals at the heart of a markedly scaled-down election-year address.

Britney Spears to guest on 'Will & Grace' (CNN.com)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Britney Spears will guest star on an episode of "Will & Grace," NBC announced Tuesday.

UPS Driver Attacked By Middle School Students (CBS 2 New York)
A UPS driver was savagely beaten by middle school students while delivering packages in the western suburbs. In a CBS excusive, Joanie Lum talked to the man who was savagely beaten just trying to do his job.

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Pregnant Steelers Fan Makes Plans To Be Induced (KDKA 2)
(KDKA) A pregnant Steelers fan is not letting the birth of her baby get in the way of the Super Bowl celebrations. She convinced her doctor to induce her early, so she'll be home in time to watch the Super Bowl with all of her friends.

Paris Hilton is Not So Smart After All (Muzi)
Paris Hilton didn't know London was in the UK - and thought everyone in Europe spoke French. The sexy socialite also confessed she struggles to remember the names of her friends - because she meets so many people.

Lindsay's Tea Party Ends in Stitches (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
A freaky Friday accident left Lindsay Lohan in stitches.

Senate Clears Way for Alito's U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. moved closer to confirmation as the Senate agreed to end four days of debate on his selection to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Company has beef with George Foreman (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A food marketing company has sued former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman for $50 million, saying he broke a contract to market a line of steaks under his name, according to court papers released on Friday.

Violent end to police pursuit under investigation (Tampa Bay's 10)
(KSDK) â?? St. Louis and Maplewood police say they're reviewing the violent arrest of a suspect who'd lead police on a high-speed chase Monday morning.

Nicole Kidman goes on lingerie buying binge! (New Kerala)
London: 'Cold Mountain' star Nicole Kidman has reportedly splashed out thousands of dollars on sexy lingerie to please her alleged new fianci Keith Urban.

QB Elway sends gift to student reportedly taunted for Broncos jersey (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Joshua Vannoy expected a little ribbing when he wore a John Elway jersey to Big Beaver Area Senior High School before the AFC Championship game pitting the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Denver Broncos.

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Archaeologists Puzzle Over Object Buried In Civil War Cemetery (News4Jax.com)
ROME, Ga. -- University of Georgia archaeologists have been puzzling over finding an apparent manmade object buried in a historic Civil War cemetery.

Brokeback Mountain banned in China (Irish Examiner)
Gay cowboy romance Brokeback Mountain has been banned in mainland China after outraging censors there. The film shocked China's broadcast regulator the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television, as the nation still considers homosexuality a taboo subject.

Is there a new member of the Bush family? (Tiscali)
Is there a new member of the Bush family?

Army forces 50,000 soldiers into extended duty (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. Army has forced about 50,000 soldiers to continue serving after their voluntary stints ended under a policy called "stop-loss," but while some dispute its fairness, court challenges have fallen flat.

ABC News co-anchor Woodruff, cameraman seriously injured in Iraq explosion (ABC Action News)
NEW YORK - ABC News led its broadcasts with its own journalists in the news: anchor Bob Woodruff and a cameraman had been seriously injured by a roadside bomb while reporting in Iraq.

New man for Jessica Simpson? (Digital Spy)
Jessica Simpson has grown close to Maroon 5 star Adam Levine, according to reports. The actress, who split from husband Nick Lachey last year, bumped into Adam while partying in Los Angeles recently.

Lindsay Lohans New Tattoo (ContactMusic)
Teen star LINDSAY LOHAN has given herself a permanent reminder of her terrifying New Year (06) asthma attack - she has had the word "breathe" tattooe

Kate Moss Chased by Paparazzi in Paris (AP via Yahoo! News)
Kate Moss took refuge in a Paris police station this week to escape a fleet of paparazzi chasing her car, police said Friday.

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Joaquin Phoenix Uninjured in Car Accident (ABC News)
Joaquin Phoenix Uninjured After His Car Overturns on LA Canyon Road and Collides With Another

B.C. octopus attacks remote-controlled submarine (CTV.ca)
A giant octopus may have been looking for a date when it attacked a submarine off of Vancouver Island last fall.

New Canadian PM rebuffs US envoy (BBC News)
Canada's PM-elect Stephen Harper trades blows with the US ambassador over Arctic sovereignty claims.

Dennis Rodman's "Fuzzy" Math (Deadspin)
You know it's the extra week off for the Super Bowl when Dennis Rodman is making more news. Well, "news," anyway; Rodman was apparently booted from the "Big Brother" house he'd been "staying in" over...

GOP sets up showdown over Alito (CNN.com)
The Senate's top Republican decided Thursday to force a showdown on Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito early next week, with the two Democratic senators from Massachusetts pushing to block a vote.

Client needed op after prostitute bit penis (Cambridge Evening News)
A PROSTITUTE who bit her client's penis so hard he required an operation has denied grievous bodily harm with intent.

Frey admits fictions, Oprah apologizes (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Author James Frey confessed to Oprah Winfrey on Thursday that he made up details about every character in his memoir "A Million Little Pieces" and the talk show host apologized to her viewers, saying she felt "duped."

Hidden Camera Busts TV Sportscaster In Woman's Home (NBC 5 Chicago)
Police have arrested and charged a Baltimore TV sportscaster with two counts of burglary.

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US and Israel warn Abbas against Hamas power deal (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
RAMALLAH, West Bank - Hamas made a strong showing in Palestinian elections, exit polls showed, prompting US and Israeli warnings to President Mahmoud Abbas that peace efforts could be wrecked if he shared power with the Islamists.

Kevin Federline: Up to no good? (CNN.com)
NEW YORK (AP) -- The rap debut of Kevin Federline -- known as K-Fed to some but to most as Mr. Britney Spears -- features only a snippet of his lyrical prowess. Given the response to it, even less might have been better.

Woman Says McDonald's Served Bloody Sundae (WGAL.com)
A Delaware mom is suing a McDonald's franchise, claiming her son was served a hot fudge sundae contaminated with human blood.

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Michael Jackson seen in Bahrain disguised as woman (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Pop star Michael Jackson was seen shopping in the Gulf Arab state of Bahrain on Wednesday disguised as a traditional Arab woman, apparently to avoid public attention.

White House slowing Katrina inquiry, senators say (USA Today)
The White House is crippling a Senate inquiry into the government's sluggish response to Hurricane Katrina by barring administration officials from answering questions and failing to hand over documents, senators leading the investigation said Tuesday.

Miami-Dade officer shoots man in groin during traffic stop (Sun-Sentinel)
MIAMI -- An investigation is under way after a Miami-Dade officer shot a man in the groin during a traffic stop Tuesday morning, news partner NBC 6 reported.

Actor Chris Penn found dead (CNN.com)
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Chris Penn, a younger brother of Sean Penn who played supporting roles in films such as "Reservoir Dogs" and "Starsky & Hutch," was found dead in his Santa Monica home, authorities said. Police do not suspect foul play.

Teen beats up his grandmother - because she won't buy him beer (Tampa Bay's 10)
Bradenton, Florida -- Deputies say a 16 year old has been arrested for beating his grandmother with a two-by-four for refusing to give him $100 for beer.

Motley Crue headed for Walk of Fame (UPI)
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The members of Motley Crue feel that getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is "fitting" for the flashy hard rock group.

Caught on tape: Kayaker wrestles with sailfish (KATU)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - An adventurous man proved that you do not need a fancy charter boat trip to try to catch the big one. An amateur photographer caught the scene on home video a few weeks ago as a man in an inflatable kayak tried to wrestle with a big sailfish that he had on the line.

Will Paris Pose For Playboy? (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Is Paris Hilton boasting when she says she won't pose for Playboy mag?Apparently not, as she reveals there have been many, many offers.

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Pressly Says Her Character Is a Composite (ABC News)
Jaime Pressly Says Her Character on 'My Name Is Earl' Is a Composite of Many Characters

Miffed Wife Reportedly Snips Hubby's Penis (AP via Yahoo! News)
A Cambodian man received 25 stitches to his penis after his wife attempted to sever the organ with scissors after a domestic dispute, a newspaper reported Tuesday.

Man in Wilton Manors mayoral race dogged by extensive arrest record (Miami Herald)
Seth Solomon has admitted to a long history of tangling with the law. Wilton Manors voters now must decide whether he has a political future.

President's apology for wild parties (The Scotsman: International News)
ESTONIA'S president has apologised to his country for raucous parties held in the palace by his two teenage granddaughters, after the media published photos of a boy's naked bottom and apparent under-age drinking.

Barrymore & Boyfriend Caught in Bathroom (Fox 23)
Rocker Fabrizio Moretti and girlfriend Drew Barrymore were left red-faced recently when they were caught having sex in the bathroom at a New York opera house.

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Hilton's get down and dirty (Independent Online)
Paris Hilton's mom shocked revellers after going out clubbing with her breasts exposed.

'Friends' Returns to TV (Hollywood.com)
Seminal sitcom Friends is returning to television after each of its six stars agreed multi-million dollar deals to star in four one-hour specials.

New Super-Gun To Be Tested In Feb By Pamela Hess, UPI Pentagon Correspondent Washington (UPI) Jan 20, 2006 (Space War)
Next month a new high-explosive munition will be fired in Singapore and then tested again by the U.S. Army, heralding what may be a sea change in weaponry: a gun that can fire 240,000 rounds per minute.

Michael Jackson seeks job in Bahrain (USA Today)
Michael Jackson seems to be settling in to the Persian Gulf. He has shopped for real estate here, been spotted in glitzy malls and now it appears that Jackson is interviewing for a job.

'N Sync Members Consider TV Sitcom (AccessHollywood)
There may be life after 'N Sync for Lance Bass and Joey Fatone. As television stars.

Thailand Reality Show Stars Prime Minister (The Palm Beach Post)
BANGKOK, Thailand ? In most countries, reality television evokes images of telegenic contestants battling each other on a tropical island or engaged in trysts at a seaside mansion.

One of Heidi Klum's legs worth less than the other (KTVO-TV Kirksville)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - One of Heidi Klum's legs is worth less than the other. Klum's gams are insured for two-point-two (M) million dollars. She knows what you're thinking and she thinks it's "crazy," too. She says her left leg has a "stupid little scar" from when she fell on glass when she was a kid.

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Jared chews the fat at MU (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Jared Fogle, Subway sandwich shop spokesman, stood in front of a nutrition class yesterday and pulled his size 60 jeans out of a worn leather backpack. He held them to his 190-pound frame, just like in his commercials.

Brazilian woman arrested in "kill for a job" case (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Brazilian police have arrested a woman they believe ordered the killing of a female former co-worker and an attempt on the life of another to get a permanent job next to a man she loved.

Britney Spears dabbling in Hinduism (Hindustan Times)
Pop singer Britney Spears was raised a Baptist, has studied Kabbalah and is now reportedly trying out Hinduism. According to newsweek.com, Spears was seen at a Hindu temple in Malibu where she reportedly got blessings for her baby son Sean Preston.

Bolton Hints At Sheridan Marriage (ContactMusic)
Singer MICHAEL BOLTON has fuelled rumours of an impending engagement to DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star NICOLLETTE SHERIDAN, by confessing he is "very comm

Big News For Holly Hunter (CBS News)
A report citing Holly Hunter's publicist says the 47-year-old actress has given birth to twins. They'd be the first children for Hunter, who voiced the role of a superhero mom in "The Incredibles" and has a raft of other credits including an Oscar.

CIA confirms speaker on tape is bin Laden (Addict 3D)
The CIA confirmed Thursday that the voice on an audiotape aired Thursday claiming al-Qaida is making preparations to attack the United States again but offering a truce ?with fair conditions? is that of the terrorist group?s leader, Osama bin Laden.

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Will work for tickets: Fans barter (Denver Post)
Desperation for seats hatches oddball offers. A doctor is offering a free vasectomy for tickets to Sunday's AFC title game. Another man will give up the Valentine's Day diamond ring he bought for his wife.

'Idol' Twins Charged With Forgery, Theft (ABC News)
Tennessee 'Idol' Twins Terrell and Derrell Brittenum Charged With Forgery, Theft

Referee's rocky week gets worse (Denver Post)
One night after his notorious reversal of an onfield interception threw NFL referee Pete Morelli into a national storm - and nearly sent Denver packing for Indianapolis - Morelli found himself between a hard place and a rock.

Doctor: Mine Survivor Waking From Coma (AP via Yahoo! News)
Sago Mine survivor Randal McCloy Jr. appears to be awakening from his coma, and his improving condition may allow him to be transferred to a rehabilitation center within a few weeks, doctors said Wednesday.

For Fox, a season of change is looming (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Long-running comedies That '70s Show and Malcolm in the Middle will end their runs in May, and it's also "highly unlikely" that Arrested Development will be renewed, Fox programming chief Peter Liguori told TV critics here Tuesday.

1970s Teen Idol Leif Garrett Charged (ABC News)
1970s Teen Idol Leif Garrett Charged With Heroin Possession in L.A.

Female detainees set free in Iraq (BBC News)
Six women prisoners are reportedly freed in Iraq as the abductors of a US woman demand female prisoner releases.

Hilary Swank Hopes to Save Marriage (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hilary Swank and her husband, Chad Lowe, recently announced their separation, but the Oscar-winning actress says they hope to rescue their eight-year marriage.

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Good Samaritan ends up in hospital - next to accident victim he helped (CNews)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - A Good Samaritan who helped a road accident victim found himself injured and lying in a hospital bed several hours later - next to the man he'd helped -a news report said Tuesday.

Iraqi kidnappers threaten to kill U.S. journalist (Seattle Times)
The captors of a U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad 10 days ago threatened to kill her in three days unless authorities freed all female...

Former child movie actor Joe Pichler missing for a week (Seattle Times)
Former child actor Joe Pichler, who appeared in two of the "Beethoven" dog-inspired comedies, has been missing for a week after leaving...

Brittany Murphy reportedly is engaged (USA Today)
Brittany Murphy is reportedly engaged. The actress, who met Joe Macaluso while he was working as a production assistant on Little Black Book, got engaged over the holidays, according to published reports Monday.

Bill Clinton the lawyer? Ban ending (MSNBC)
The suspension of Bill Clinton?s law license in connection with the Monica Lewinsky affair ends Thursday, but an aide declined to say whether the ex-president is seeking reinstatement.

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Seattle's Locklear jailed for domestic violence (Superbowl.com)
SEATTLE (Jan. 16, 2006) -- Seahawks starting right tackle Sean Locklear was being held without bail in the King County Jail for investigation of domestic violence assault, police and the team said.

Man tries to extract bullet with cook's tool (The Wichita Eagle)
As shootings go, it definitely was an unusual response by a victim. A 24-year-old man reported to Wichita police Monday morning that he heard gunshots, realized he had been shot in the chest, and tried to remove the bullet with the pointy end of a meat thermometer.

Cars Run Over Man On I-4, Keep Driving (Local6.com Central Florida)
Investigators learn more about a man killed after being run over by several passing vehicles during rush hour in Seminole County, Fla. VIDEO: See Story MAP: Current Conditions E-MAIL: Traffic Alerts | Breaking News Watch Local 6 News For The Latest

Teen Stabbed In Neck With Wooden Stake (NBC 4 Los Angeles)
PLACENTIA, Calif. -- Two young men and an 18-year-old woman were arrested following an attack on another teen who was stabbed in the neck with a wooden stake, police said.

9 years for best man who torched groom's home (MSNBC)
HAMTON, Va. - A newlywed couple's best man was sentenced to nine years in prison for torching the groom's house during the honeymoon. Joseph T. Overton, pleaded guilty in October to arson and manufacture of explosive devices.

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Senators say military strike on Iran must be option (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Republican and Democratic senators said on Sunday the United States may ultimately have to undertake a military strike to deter Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but that should be the last resort.

Eminem and Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Remarry (ABC News)
Superstar Rapper Eminem Remarries Ex-Wife a Month After Announcing They Had Reconciled

George Clooney cost John Kerry the White House ! (New Kerala)
Washington: One defining moment in Hollywood hunk George Clooney s life may have changed the course of history of the world! Well it might sound dramatic, but imagine a world if George Bush had not been the US prez, no Saddam, no war on terror, no Islamic Jehad'.., the list is endless.

Conan's Endorsement No Joke to Some Finns (AP via Yahoo! News)
Finland's president finds her traditional support among women and the Social Democratic Party base, but lately to the surprise of many Finns ? and her opponents in Sunday's election ? she has gotten an endorsement of a different sort.

Man Plans To Kiss 50 Venomous Snakes In 10 Minutes (WFTV 9 Orlando)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A kiss is just a kiss, but it may prove to be the kiss of death for a Malaysian snake charmer who will attempt to set a world record by planting 50 smooches on a venomous snake in 10 minutes.

David Hasselhoff files for divorce (CNN.com)
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff filed for divorce Thursday from actress Pamela Bach, his wife of 16 years.

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Clinton says he didn't use warrantless wiretaps (Salt Lake Tribune)
Former President Clinton said Thursday that he never ordered wiretaps of American citizens without obtaining a court order, as President Bush has acknowledged he has done. Clinton, in an interview broadcast Thursday on the ABC News program ''Nightline,'' said his administration either received court approval before authorizing a wiretap or went to court within three days after to get

Axl Rose Sues Beverly Hills Car Dealer (ABC News)
Rocker Axl Rose Sues Beverly Hills Car Dealer for Failing to Deliver Lamborghini, Porsche

KISS STAR TO UNDERGO SURGERY (ContactMusic)
KISS rocker PAUL STANLEY will have to undergo further surgery, after an hip replacement operation failed to improve his mobility.

Milton Bradley files for divorce after 11 months (MSNBC)
LOS ANGELES - Oakland Athletics outfielder Milton Bradley filed for divorce, seeking to end an 11-month marriage during which police went to his home at least three times to investigate reports of domestic violence.

Melissa Joan Hart Has Baby Boy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Melissa Joan Hart, former star of TV series "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," has given birth to a baby boy. Mason Walter Wilkerson was born Wednesday afternoon and weighs 9 pounds, People magazine reported.

'Lost' Actress Pleads Guilty to DUI (AP via Yahoo! News)
Cynthia Watros pleaded guilty to drunken driving Thursday, and the contrite star of the hit ABC series "Lost" had her driver's license suspended for 90 days and was fined $370.

VH1 prepares to unleash Tori Spelling comedy (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
VH1 has set an April 2 premiere date for its first comedy series, "So Notorious," starring Tori Spelling in a fictionalized version of herself.

Lohan carries on Mean Girl act (Boston Herald)
LINDSAY LOHAN, quite recovered from her New Year's asthma attack, has been rockin' the NYC club scene with her new BFF, formerly coked-up supermodel Kate Moss. The New York...

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New Nickel to Have Jefferson Face Forward (AP via Yahoo! News)
Coming soon to a cash register near you ? a smiling Thomas Jefferson looking straight at you from a new nickel that will end nearly a century of tradition for U.S. coins.

Black sergeant was 'loyal Klansman' (Deseret Morning News)
About 25 years ago, Ron Stallworth was asked to lead the Ku Klux Klan chapter in Colorado Springs. Problem was, the outgoing Klan leader didn't know that Stallworth is black.

Woman Has To Get 6 Stitches After Hit With Sex Toy (News Channel 5 Cleveland)
A man is convicted of domestic violence for throwing a sex toy at a woman. Find out what prosecutors say happened.

Police: woman with stun gun stripped during call about dog (SEMissourian.com)
A Jackson woman accused of threatening police officers with a knife and stun gun while undressing in front of them was charged in the incident. Tracy L. Mayfield, 37, of 611 W. Washington St. in Jackson, was charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

Verne Troyer -- Known as "Mini Me" in Austin Powers -- Joins Klegg Electronics to Market World's Smallest Color Display
Klegg Electronics, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality consumer electronics, is pleased to announce Verne Troyer -- best known for his role as "Mini Me" in the Austin Powers series -- will be representing and marketing Kleggs worlds smallest color display MP3 player known as "Klegg Mini."

Inmate who killed self left note on death row pressures (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - A convicted murderer who was denied his wish to be executed left a suicide note in which he wrote of the pain of watching others on death row agonize over their fates.

Sienna's Clever Boob Work (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Some actors go to extraordinary lengths in order to play a part with conviction.Others just learn the lines and rock up to the set.

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DAMON AND AFFLECK TO REMAKE CLASSIC WESTERN (ContactMusic)
Best pals MATT DAMON and BEN AFFLECK are teaming up on the big screen again to remake BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID. The actors will take on the roles made famous by PAUL NEWMAN and ROBERT REDFORD in the 1969 classic.

W.Va. Miner Shows Signs of Brain Activity (AP via Yahoo! News)
The sole survivor of the Sago Mine disaster remained in a partial coma but showed signs of brain activity, doctors said Tuesday as mourners said farewell to the last two victims of West Virginia's worst coal-mining accident in more than 35 years.

Man Accused Of Taking Lewd Photos Of Girlfriend's Mom (KSAT San Antonio)
A San Antonio man accused of taking improper photographs of his girlfriend's mother is behind bars Tuesday.

Was Arnold taking undue license? (San Jose Mercury News)
When Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger got into a motorcycle accident Sunday near his West Los Angeles home that left him with a fat lip and 15 stitches, he was driving illegally. Unless he wasn't.

$20 bill printed over sticker nets $25,300 (The News-Review)
DALLAS (AP) - A $20 bill printed on paper that mysteriously had an ordinary fruit sticker on it sold Friday for $25,300, an auction company official said.

Missouri lawmaker seeks to ban sale of cold beer (Jefferson City News Tribune)
A state senator wants to force Missouri stores to sell warm beer. Under a bill by Sen. Bill Alter, grocery and convenience stores would risk losing their liquor licenses if they sold beer colder than 60 degrees.

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Redskins' Taylor fined $17,000 for spitting at Pittman (Sports Illustrated)
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor was fined $17,000 Monday by the NFL for spitting in the face of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman.

Security guard shoots himself accidentally: Police say his story of a gunman who fled didn't add up (The Times Leader)
A security guard patrolling a new shopping and entertainment district in a pickup accidentally shot himself in the left thigh.

Freelance journalist was following dream in Iraq (CNN.com)
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- Jill Carroll had just been laid off from a newspaper job and decided it was time to fulfill her dream of going to the Middle East to cover a war.

Hilary Swank and Husband Chad Lowe Split (ABC News)
Hilary Swank and Husband Chad Lowe Split After More Than Eight Years of Marriage

No Bids for Love Home at Foreclosure Sale (Fox News)
Courtney Love lost the historic bungalow she bought in the late 1990s to a Los Angeles mortgage company after a foreclosure auction generated no bids.

Singer Pink marries motocross racer Carey Hart (CNN.com)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Singer Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart tied the knot in Costa Rica on Saturday. More than 100 guests attended the wedding, which was held on the beach at the Four Seasons resort, People magazine reported.

Cheney taken to hospital (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Vice President Dick Cheney was taken to a Washington hospital early on Monday, suffering from shortness of breath, according to a statement from the vice president's office.

Schwarzenegger, son get in motorcycle accident (USA Today)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger received 15 stitches in his lip Sunday after he and his 12-year-old son were involved in a motorcycle accident near their Los Angeles home, his spokeswoman said. Both were wearing helmets when the governor collided with a vehicle in his path at a low speed, she said.

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Legendary singer Lou Rawls has died (ABC 7 Chicago)
January 6, 2006 ( LOS ANGELES) - Grammy Award-winning singer Lou Rawls has died of lung cancer in Los Angeles. He was 72.

Doctors Stabilize Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (Washington Post)
JERUSALEM, Jan. 5 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon emerged from emergency brain surgery Thursday morning after suffering a massive stroke as the national vigil over his life continued. Doctors said his vital signs appeared normal, but that the prime minister's condition remained grave.

Lindsay Lohan brought pregnancy test, rumor mills smokin' (Blogging Baby)
Filed under: Media , Pregnancy and Birth Could teen phenom Lindsay Lohan be pregnant? As part of a recent incident in Miami where she had an asthma attack so bad she ended up with broken blood vessels in her neck, Lindsay's friend was seen taking a pregnancy test, playing cards, mouthwash, Coca-cola and Cocoa Puffs to her hospital room. Now, Lohan is recovering, while everyone wonders...

Paris Hilton faces slander and harassment lawsuits (ABC 7 Chicago)
January 5, 2006 (LOS ANGELES) - Paris Hilton is accused of spewing "vicious lies" about an altercation with a romantic rival at a London nightclub, and harassing a business promoter in two lawsuits set for court this month.

Cat Dials 911 (ABC 13 Toledo)
Rosheisen said his cat, Tommy, must have hit the right buttons to call 911. "I know it sounds kind of weird," Officer Patrick Daugherty said, unsuccessfully searching for some other explanation.

Portis' mom reportedly punches out fan (Fox Sports)
Redskins' running back Clinton Portis took a beating in a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. But his mother apparently dished one out, according to a report in The Washington Post.

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Scoop: Is wedding off for Cruise and Holmes? (MSNBC)
The buzz is that the engagement of the happy couple has hit a few bumps and, after reportedly tense holidays spent at Holmes? house, wedding plans may have been put on hold.

Divorce Back on for Sheen and Richards (Fox 23)
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' divorce is on again. The actress' attorney filed to have the existing papers handed over from the Los Angeles Superior Court to private arbiter Jill Robbins Wednesday - in a bid to keep the divorce battle as private as possible.

Lindsay Lohan admits drug use, bulimia battle (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Teen actress Lindsay Lohan, who was hospitalized in Miami this week suffering from asthma, said dabbling in drugs and battling bulimia pushed her close to emotional and physical collapse.

Nickelodeon Star Recovering From Car Crash (AP via Yahoo! News)
Drake Bell, the 19-year-old star of the Nickelodeon TV series "Drake & Josh," was recovering from injuries suffered in a car crash, the cable channel said Tuesday.

2-year-old gets drunk; baby-sitter charged (MSNBC)
A New York man was charged with child endangerment after one of two toddlers he was baby-sitting was found drunk, authorities said.

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Scoop: Who?s Gwyneth gonna call? Ghostbusters! (MSNBC)
Gwyneth Paltrow is enlisting the Kabbalah version of a ghostbuster, according to a London paper.

Lohan Being Treated After Asthma Attack (ABC News)
Lindsay Lohan Being Treated at Hospital After Asthma Attack, Publicist Says

Lynn Swann Expected to Run for Governor (AP via Yahoo! News)
Lynn Swann, the former Pittsburgh Steelers star and veteran football commentator for ABC Sports, is expected to declare his candidacy for Pennsylvania governor Wednesday.

After Reports to the Contrary, Only One Miner Survives (New York Times)
Officials this morning first announced that 12 of 13 miners trapped in a West Virginia coal mine had been found alive, and then three hours later disclosed that all but one of them had died.

Woman Will Likely Live With Bullet In Head (WKMG Local6.com via Yahoo! News)
A Central Florida woman who was struck in the face by a stray bullet while watching New Year's Eve fireworks will likely be forced to live with it lodged in her skull, according to a Local 6 News report.

Roth says Van Halen reunion 'inevitable' (Entertainment Weekly)
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Reuniting the original Van Halen lineup is just a matter of time, according to former vocalist David Lee Roth. "I talked to the drummer (Alex Van Halen) about a week ago," the band's former lead singer told the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.

DURST: 'LIMP BIZKIT HALTED MY DIRECTING CAREER' (ContactMusic)
US rocker FRED DURST insists he would be an acclaimed film director if his band LIMP BIZKIT hadn't enjoyed so much success.

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For sale on EBAY: 2-headed albino rat snake, bidding starts at $150,000 US (CNews)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - For sale: one snake. Albino. Has two heads. Asking $150,000 US or best offer.

Toddler's Talking Elmo Book Asks 'Who Wants To Die?' (Local6.com Central Florida)
A mother in Dallas is one of several parents complaining about a new interactive book for toddlers in which Sesame Street character Elmo asks "who wants to die?" according to a Local 6 News report.

Rescue crews dig by hand to save 13 trapped US coal miners (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Rescue teams dug slowly by hand to reach 13 coal miners trapped for nearly 24 hours, 80 meters (260 feet) underground after a methane explosion collapsed a shaft of a mine in West Virginia.

Dozens send back lobbyist's donations (Boston Globe)
WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress who once counted on super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff to help finance their campaigns have begun returning the cash they got from him and his clients, signaling a growing worry that ethics -- and the scandal surrounding Abramoff -- will become issues that could affect close House and Senate races in next year's midterm elections.

FINED FOR ASKING COP DIRECTIONS (Daily Record)
A LONE woman driver who got lost on a motorway was fined £30 for stopping on the hard shoulder to ask a traffic cop directions. Rachael Farthing was driving at night when she became confused by road signs and decided to pull over next to a parked police car and seek advice.

Old building's new owners discover hidden second-story (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - A couple touring an old office building they hoped to buy made a shocking find - the structure's second story had been sealed off from the world for some 70 years.

Bono: My campaigning upset U2 (CNN.com)
LONDON, England (AP) -- Rock star Bono said Saturday that his commitment to campaigning against poverty caused tensions within his band, U2. The musician said that, at one point, he feared his commitment to the anti-poverty cause might force him out of the band.

Coughing granddad cheats the coffin (Independent Online)
A 95-year-old man was moved from a hospital mortuary in Lisbon to a care unit after he was heard coughing several hours after a doctor had declared him dead.

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