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.

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 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.

“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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.


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.

See some of our favorite big screen makeovers

 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

 

Celebrities in Craziest Halloween Costumes 2010

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

Best Western films

Best Western films

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

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.

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.

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

Twitter celebrity death rumors

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.

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 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.

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
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

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
January 1 birthdays
Cuba Gooding Jr.
January 2
January 2 birthdays
Eli Manning
January 3
January 3 birthdays
Michael Stipe
January 4
January 4 birthdays
January Jones
January 5
January 5 birthdays
Nancy Lopez
January 6
January 6 birthdays
Bipasha Basu
January 7
January 7 birthdays
Stephen Hawking
January 8
January 8 birthdays
Kate Middleton
January 9
January 9 birthdays
George Foreman
January 10
January 10 birthdays
Amanda Peet
January 11
January 11 birthdays
Howard Stern
January 12
January 12 birthdays
Orlando Bloom
January 13
January 13 birthdays
Caleb Followill
January 14
January 14 birthdays
Drew Brees
January 15
January 15 birthdays
Kate Moss
January 16
January 16 birthdays
Michelle Obama
January 17
January 17 birthdays
Kevin Costner
January 18
January 18 birthdays
Dolly Parton
January 19
January 19 birthdays
Rainn Wilson
January 20
January 20 birthdays
Geena Davis
January 21
January 21 birthdays
Linda Blair
January 22
January 22 birthdays
Tiffani Thiessen
January 23
January 23 birthdays
Mischa Barton
January 24
January 24 birthday
Alicia Keys
January 25
January 25 birthdays
Ellen DeGeneres
January 26
January 26 birthdays
Mikhail Baryshnikov
January 27
January 27 birthdays
Elijah Wood
January 28
January 28 birthdays
Oprah Winfrey
January 29
January 29 birthdays
Christian Bale
January 30
January 30 birthdays
Justin Timberlake
January 31
January 31 birthdays

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