Donald Trump: Obama Not Ivy League Material

Donald Trump has broadened his criticism of President Barack Obama. Not only does the real estate mogul question Obama's birth certificate and thus his U.S. citizenship, Trump says the President is an intellectual lightweight. In an interview Monday, Trump... Read more

Charlie Sheen Bails Len Dykstra Outta Jail

For Len Dykstra, it pays to have friends in high places. Emphasis on high. Charlie Sheen coughed up $22,500 to bail the former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder out of jail yesterday. Charged earlier with bankruptcy fraud, Dykstra was held... Read more

Britney Spears Not Engaged Despite Wearing Huge Ring on Ring Finger

Britney Spears just likes jewelry, okay? Geez. The singer's rep says that despite her wearing a huge rock on that finger, there is no truth to engagement rumors surrounding Britney and Jason Trawick. "Completely not true," Spears' rep tells E! News of any... Read more

Christina Aguilera on National Anthem Debacle: Caught Up in the Moment!

Give Christina Aguilera credit for taking it all in stride. It's been a rough few months for the star, who's gotten divorced, been involved a melee with Julianne Hough, arrested for public drunkenness and more. She also forgot the lyrics to the National Anthem... Read more

Nic Cage Arrest May Result in Child Abuse Probe

Nicolas Cage's arrest on domestic violence charges April 15 may not be the extent of his problems. Child abuse questions are being raised as well. The actor may be investigated for child abuse after he reportedly caused minor injury to his five-year-old son... Read more

Lindsay Lohan PISSED Over Latest Jail Sentence

Despite the reduction of her felony grand theft charge to a misdemeanor offense, Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to jail for the umpteenth time on Friday after Judge Stephanie Sautner ruled that she violated the terms of her probation. The actress, who is free... Read more

Diving Into the Past, but Definitely Still in the Present

Sean Combs was dancing: slow, deliberate, slightly awkward movements on a big stage, illuminated only by angelic light from the screen above, which was flashing slow-motion clips of the Notorious B.I.G., a k a Biggie Smalls. “I’m going to take my time with... Read more

Coach Jim Larranaga Leaving George Mason for Miami

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larranaga has taken the Miami Hurricanes' basketball job after 14 years at George Mason, including an improbable run to the Final Four in 2006. Larranaga called George Mason athletic director Tom O'Connor on Friday morning to... Read more

Westwood Moves to No. 1 as Donald Loses Playoff

Brandt Snedeker rallied from six shots behind and defeated Luke Donald on Sunday in a playoff at the Heritage on Hilton Head Island, S.C., denying Donald the top spot in the World Golf Rankings. Donald, of England, would have risen to the No. 1 ranking from... Read more

Rangers’ Exit Fits Their Story Line: Grit but Few Goals

WASHINGTON — Brian Boyle sat quietly in his stall at Verizon Center, moments after the Rangers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Washington Capitals, trying to express the way he felt. “It’s a lot of things,” Boyle said. “It’s angry, it’s sad — the... Read more

Homering at Home, Wright Powers the Mets

David Wright certainly hit the baseball hard enough in his third at-bat Sunday, but he was sure it would curve foul. Wright, the Mets’ third baseman, has become the foremost expert on how many home runs Citi Field takes away, on how no one can start a home... Read more

Barcelona-Real Madrid: Rating the Coming Clasicos

Saturday brings the start of three weeks of El Clásico overload, a series of four matchups between the bitter Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid that will help decide a season’s worth of competitions: the Spanish league, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA... Read more

Paul Shows Fans Way to Beat Lakers, and Other Teams Are Watching, Too

NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul cupped his hand to his ear, as if he could not hear the thundering applause of the capacity New Orleans Arena crowd. The gesture, which came Sunday night in the waning seconds of the Hornets’ 93-88 playoff victory against the two-time... Read more

Lollapalooza Headliners Include Eminem, Foo Fighters and Coldplay

If a particular band is probably on the lineup for the 20th anniversary edition of Lollapalooza does play the music, there’s a good chance that it is. Artists who fit that description, including Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse and My Morning Jacket,... Read more

Big Bang’s Echoes, 50 Years Later

The legacy of Impulse Records has hardly lacked for commemoration. The label keeps repackaging albums, even as its parent company, the Verve Music Group, slouches away from instrumental jazz. Five years ago Ashley Kahn published “The House That Trane Built:... Read more

Lady Gaga Reveals In HBO Special: 'I Still Sometimes Feel Like A Loser'

On May 7, Lady Gaga is taking HBO to the Monster Ball for her first-ever concert special on the cable network. She joins a number of other pop stars like 'NSYNC and Britney Spears, who have captured some of their finest moments for HBO's lenses. The special... Read more

Andy Grammer Wins O Music Awards' Most Innovative Video

What is innovation? That was the question facing a panel of experts Monday, in which the merits of the five finalists were debated and such icons as music-video director Wayne Isham ('NSYNC, Metallica) and music executive/ Global14.com founder Jermaine Dupri... Read more

Stefano Langone Says He Has The 'Swag' To Sing Hip-Hop Hooks

They say old habits die hard, and nobody knows that more than recently eliminated "American Idol" contestant Stefano Langone. His time on "Idol" was plagued by a pesky penchant for singing with his eyes closed, which prevented viewers from connecting with... Read more

Britney Spears Drops Official 'Till The World Ends' Remix

Just days after it was leaked on Friday, Britney Spears and her femme fatales, Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha, dropped their official remix of "Till the World Ends." The new version of the song was produced by Dr. Luke and Dream Machine. Brit half-whispers " 'Till... Read more

Mythical Japan "A Visit To Miyajima Island"

When one thinks of Japan, they may think of bustling cities crammed with people, or a romanticized world of kimono clad women and tea houses. Many of these things can be found in Japan, but the Japan that most impressed me was the serene, mystical Japan I... Read more

Sub-Sahara Africa Travel

Journey to the wild, untamed wilderness areas of Africa south of the Sahara or experience the unique flavor of the African markets. Climb famous mountains or feel the spray of majestic waterfalls. Take scenic wine tours through South Africa's wine-lands,... Read more

The Best Sites In Alaska

One of the most beautiful places on earth is the state of Alaska. Although cold, the sites are simply stunning. Whether sightseeing through natural parks, looking for bear, camping, taking a tour, or just dining out, you will fall in love with the land and... Read more