Apple Hits 10 Billion Apps Mark

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Popular smart phone likely to become even more so with addition of Verizon next month

Apple says that its app store has hit the 10 billion downloads mark.

Parking Meter Cop Alert

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The high cost of parking tickets provided inspiration to a man in Sydney, Australia. He says he created an app to alert drivers when parking cops were in the vicinity out of desperation.

Antoine Dodson Snags Reality Show

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Antoine Dodson became a YouTube video sensation last year with his rape-warning "Bed Intruder" rap. Dodson soon could become a reality TV star, TMZ reports. He is shooting a pilot and already has an executive producer.

Kim Richards’ stint in rehab

by tz | 11:59 AM in celebrities, Kim Richards, Kim Richards’ stint in rehab, MSN News, rehab | comments (0)

“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star reportedly checked into rehab after she got into a huge fight with her sister. They were at a party for a castmate.

Twitter sued for connecting celebrities

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VS Technologies reportedly is suing Twitter, claiming the networking site infringed on its patented technology. Lots of celebs including Justin Bieber are on Twitter.

T-Mobile takes texting out of driving

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The phone company has a new app that disables certain functions if the cell phone senses it is moving. It’s only available on certain phones. The company says this app doesn’t drain batteries, the way other similar apps can.

Ivanka Trump is expecting

by tz | 11:58 AM in Ivanka Trump is expecting, MSN News | comments (0)

Ivanka Trump announced some "amazing news" Friday on Twitter: that she is pregnant. Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, have been married since 2009. She is also co-host of "Celebrity Apprentice" with her father.

Two suns for Earth?

by tz | 11:57 AM in Two suns for Earth? | comments (0)

For a short time in 2012, the Earth could have two suns, a scientist says. Other experts aren’t so sure. They say the star likely will explode but they can’t predict when.

Bin Laden threatens France?

by tz | 11:56 AM in Bin Laden threatens France? | comments (0)

In an audiotape released Friday on an international news network a voice thought to be Osama bin Laden's demanded that France leave Afghanistan. If France complies, the al-Qaida leader said several French hostages would be released.

Mel Gibson under scrutiny

by tz | 11:55 AM in Mel Gibson under scrutiny | comments (0)

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office isn’t saying whether it will file charges of domestic violence against the “Lethal Weapon” actor. His ex-girlfriend alleges that he hit her while she was holding their child.

Jesse James Engaged

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Jesse James and tattoo artist Kat Von D are engaged to be married. “My love for her is beyond description,” James said. “So honored that she said 'yes.'” The couple began dating last summer, after James’ divorce from Sandra Bullock.

The History of Famous People of 1950s

by tz | 11:41 AM in doris day, elizabeth taylor, elvis presley, famous people, frank sinatra, harry s. truman, james dean, john wayne, joseph maccarthy, lucille ball, marilyn monroe, queen elizabeth ii, rosa parks | comments (94)

There are many famous and influential people who came from different fields and became famous in 50’s generation. This is merely a short list of famous people from different walks of lives who make their mark in 1950s.

Marilyn Monroe

Celebrities Real Estate

by tz | 11:38 AM in alan thicke, celebrities real estate, danny bonaduce, donald trump, judd apatow, leslie mann, rafael furcal, rex linn, richard fortus, scott baio, tanya callau, tommy | comments (0)

Want to live like a star? See which cribs of the famous are on the market.

Celebrity rings

by tz | 11:36 AM in celebrity rings, elizabeth taylor, emerald cut diamond, jessica simpson, katy perry, kristen bell, neil lane, nicole richie, penelope cruz, scarlett johansson | comments (0)

Celebrity: Nicole Richie

The mom of two got engaged to longtime boyfriend Joel Madden with a 4-carat Neil Lane sparkler which she helped design, according to the jeweler. The cost is estimated at $250,000.

World Leader Assassinations and Attempts

by tz | 11:33 AM in agathe uwilingiyimana, anwar sadat, archduke franz ferdinand, benzir bhutto, fidel castro, indira gandhi, julius caesar, mahatma gandhi, pancho villa, pope john paul ii, yitzhak rabin | comments (0)

Forty-seven years ago today, the nation mourned the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. (Read more about his life and see the iconic photo captured at his funeral. Watch some of Kennedy's speeches.) We take a look at other world leaders who were assassinated or survived attempts made in the name of a nation, a religion or a cause.

The Best Movie Star Transformations

by tz | 11:30 AM in holly hunter, malin akerman, natalie portman, noomi rapace, rooney mara, star transformations, zoe saldana | comments (0)

See some of our favorite big screen makeovers

Fabulous Royal Weddings

by tz | 11:27 AM in fabulous royal weddings, grace kelly, juan carlos, lady diana, letizia ortiz, mary donaldson, prince abdullah, prince charles, prince felipe, prince frederik, prince rainier, princess sophia, rania | comments (0)

After years of speculation, the official engagement of Prince William and longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton has finally been announced. The ring (a sapphire surrounded by diamonds) also belonged to his mother, Diana. The wedding is expected to take place in the spring or summer of next year. In honor of the good news, we're looking back at other memorable royal weddings.

The World's Biggest Stuff

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The World's Biggest Stuff

Celebrities in the Family Business

by tz | 11:23 AM in celebrities, family business, the andrettis, the barrymores, the boones, the bushes, the coles, the johnsons, the kennedys, the lees, the lithgows, the matthews, the mcmahons, the trumps | comments (0)

It’s not uncommon for sons and daughters to follow in their dad’s or mom’s footsteps – think Willow and Jaden and Ken Griffey Jr. But for three generations of a family to participate in sports, business and politics or entertainment is less common. Here’s a look at some of them.

Before They Were Famous

by tz | 11:21 AM in actors, actresses, amazing, america, awesome, beautiful, celebrities, collection, entertainment, famous, hollywood, information, interesting, unusual, wow | comments (0)

The homecoming king. The cheerleader. The CIA intern? You may be surprised to find out what some celebrities were up to in high school and college.

The Top 5 Cities Where Prices Are Being Slashed

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The top 5 cities where prices are being slashed

A large percentage of houses in these towns are offered at deep discounts. For the lucky few who are buying homes, this may be good news: The latest data show that people selling homes are increasingly abandoning their original asking price and offering their listings for a discount.

Famous People With Depression

by tz | 11:18 AM in adam duritz, ashley judd, billy corgan, billy joel, boris yeltsin, brooke shields, buzz aldrin, famous people, j.k. rowling | comments (0)

Stories of famous people with depression and other mood disorders. Being a depression sufferer myself, I find it interesting and inspiring to see people deal with their chronic depression. I love seeing what people can do with their lives, despite the agonizing pain they have had to cope with. While we probably all know about Heath Ledger and Kurt Cobain, there are plenty of surprising celebrities with depression, like Harrison Ford.

25 Hottest Hollywood Singles

by tz | 11:14 AM in america, awesome, beautiful, best, celebrities, collection, entertainment, hollywood, hottest, most, people, stunning | comments (0)

For the most part, celebrities have their pick of whom they want to date. After all, being rich and famous tends to make you irresistible to the opposite sex. Yet despite their otherworldly hotness, impeccable style and killer bods, some celebs are still flying solo in the love department. So which celebs are currently on the market? Click through for a rundown of the 25 hottest singles.

Sandra Bullock

Age: 46

Relationship Status: Divorced

25 Celebrities in Craziest Halloween Costumes

by tz | 11:12 AM in Athletes, Audrina Patridge, Bette Midler, christina aguilera, Christine Teigen, heidi klum, John Legend, Kate Beckinsale, Kathy Griffin, kim kardashian, Matthew Morrison, Snooki | comments (0)

Celebrities in Craziest Halloween Costumes 2010

See which celebs donned the best Halloween costumes from NYC to L.A.

Western roundup

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Best Western films

10 Worst Films of 2010

by tz | 11:03 AM in for colored girls, Inception, jennifer lopez, jonah hex, kick-ass, sex and the city 2, the back-up plan, the last airbender, the last song, the tourist, worst films of 2010 | comments (0)

10 Worst Films of 2010

No one is completely qualified to put together this list, because no critic sees every awful movie, but based on the fact that my editor at MSN sent me to "Cop Out," "The Tooth Fairy" and "Jonah Hex" this year, I more than familiar with the genre of total stinkers.

New TV Series for 2011

by tz | 11:02 AM in bob's burgers, criminal minds suspect behavior, harry's law, live to dance, mr. sunshine, new tv series for 2011, off the map, perfect couples, the bachelor, the biggest loser, the cape, the chicago | comments (0)

New TV series for 2011

Here's a quick peek at what else is coming to a television set near you. Also, check out premiere dates of some of your favorite shows.

How to keep your New Years resolutions

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New Year’s resolutions

How to keep your New Years resolutions

New Year's resolutions have become as synonymous with failure as with self-improvement. According to a survey conducted by LIVESTRONG.COM, what percentage of people who made a weight loss resolution say they have not been successful at keeping the weight off? Don't want to be in that mix? Here are a few tips to help you meet your goal.

The Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces

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Paul McCartney & Heather Mills

Celebrity divorces are big business. Tabloids voraciously cover them. Fans hungrily follow them. Lawyers and business managers protectively orchestrate them. And they certainly are common. Last year alone saw the breakups of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, and Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.


Paul McCartney & Heather Mills Settlement pending: Possibly more than $60 million

Twitter celebrity death rumors

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Twitter celebrity death rumors

Stars Turning 40 in 2011

by tz | 10:56 AM in amy poehler, emmanuel lewis, ewan mcgregor, jeff gordon, johnny knoxville, kid rock, koko, mariah carey, mark wahlberg, mary j. blige, sandra oh, sheryl swoopes, stars turning 40 in 2011, taye diggs | comments (0)

Stars turning 40 in 2011

Stars Turning 40 in 2011

In 1971, Led Zeppelin released a huge hit (listen) and “Dirty Harry” was packing theaters; meanwhile, proud parents were welcoming babies like the one who would grow up to be a rapper with his own language, the one who would be the star of “Heathers” and other future famous folks. See which stars are turning 40 next year.

Travel Quizzes

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Test Your Travel Skills

travel quizzes

Hey, savvy traveler. How well have you been paying attention to the news? And how's your geography knowledge holding up? Get a sharp pencil and your travel skills. For every right answer, give yourself 10 points. For every wrong answer, give yourself zero.

Most Arrogant Songs

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Most Arrogant Songs Ever

Artists are supposed to have swagger. But sometimes they take it way out of hand. Here's our list of most arrogant music videos ever. Judge for yourself on who could use a big heaping of humble pie.

Celebrity Siblings

by tz | 10:54 AM in angelina jolie, ann joan john cusack, antonia kidman, ben affleck, britney, casey, debbie allen, doug pitt, frankie jonas, james haven, jamie lynn spears, monica cruz, noah cyrus, solange knowles | comments (0)

What does Brad Pitt's brother do, and do good looks run in the family? Who is Warren Beatty's famous sister? For some, entertainment runs in the family, while other siblings to the stars have managed to remain out of the spotlight.

Biggest Little Moments of 2010

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Biggest Little Moments of 2010

2010: Year in Review

Here are 100 of the most noteworthy things – some big, some little – that happened in 2010.

2010: Year in Review

In the face of war, natural disaster and a global recession, popular culture stayed popular in 2010. When compiling this list of the 100 best things that happened this year, we had to cut at least 500 great items. It was just that good of a year. But we're happy with the way this turned out. Keep clicking for 100 of the brightest moments of 2010.

January birthdays

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January birthdays

Among this month's birthdays are the 13th president of the United States, a writer who explored teen angst and one who illuminated Middle-Earth, and a quarterback of Giant stature.
Here's more about some of the notables who are celebrating this month.

J.D. Salinger
January 1