Man claims drug made him a sex addict

A Frenchman has filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline , claiming that the drug he took for Parkinson’s disease  turned him into a gay sex addict. How much is he seeking?

Police break up fight at N.C. church

About 30 police officers were called to break up a fight at a church west of Charlotte, NC. No serious injuries were reported. Find out the cause of the brawl.

Monk charged under anti-smoking law

Bhutan is determined to be a smoke-free kingdom , and a Buddhist monk allegedly got in the way of that goal. He is accused of smuggling chewing tobacco.

Niecy Nash getting married on TV

Niecy Nash  will not only get married on TV , she plans to broadcast her search for the perfect dress and wedding venue. Oh yes, she’s already got the groom.

Hip-hop pioneer hospitalized

Kool Herc , one of hip-hop’s founding fathers, has been hospitalized.  He reportedly doesn’t have medical insurance and cannot afford his medical bills. Fans are being urged to donate to a fund set up to help him

Ali Larter’s baby story

"Heroes" actress Ali Larter has an interesting birth story. The actress told US Weekly about the dramatic event, “During the L.A. mud slides, our street was closed.”

New ‘Superman’ chosen

Henry Cavill, an actor who may be best known for his role in “The Tudors” , will be the next Superman. The role, which was played by a “Gone With the Wind” actor  often goes to relative unknown.

Man jailed for defecating in store

A man in a Swedish village  was denied use of the toilet facilities.  He took revenge, and he was arrested.

Ozzy cancels Reno show

The heavy metal legend  abruptly canceled his concert in Reno, Nev., on Sunday night. Here’s what the promoter of his “Scream” tour said about it. It’s been rescheduled.

Is Chick-fil-A anti-gay

Gay rights groups are making the claim that the Georgia-based restaurant Chick-fil-A is against gay rights.  Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy posted a video on the company’s Facebook wall  to defend against the allegations.

Sled dogs slaughtered

A dog handler in Whistler, B.C. , is reportedly under investigation in the deaths of about 100 sled dogs.  Authorities say the deaths might be linked to the decline in tourism after the Olympics.

Historic uprisings

Historic uprisings

The unrest that has hit Egypt is not the first time civilians have risen up against their government.  While the people want the president out, he has other plans. We take a look at other famous uprisings in history.

Pop Up Cardboard Office

Inspired by pop up books, this mobile workstation comes with a desk and a chair that fold flat for easy storage and transportation.

Chris Brown Attending Grammy

Even though he's nominated for a few Grammy's, singer Chris Brown will not be attending the awards show this year. Brown's reps say his decision has nothing to do with a restraining order against him, stemming from a fight he had with ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Georgia Mom Son Rob Bank

Three teenagers are facing armed robbery charges after the mother of one of the boys allegedly checked them out of school so they could help her rob a bank.

Authorities say 35-year-old Tawander Simmons of Stone Mountain checked out her son, 17-year-old Benny Brice and two other boys from Stephenson High School on Friday morning. Police say the four then robbed a Wells

Lea T Transsexual Model Runway First

Lea T represents French brand Givenchy and now when all eyes are at the Winter 2011 Sao Paulo Fashion Week that kicks off Friday, in her native Brazil, she is a new runway star.She walked in a long, black dress with ornate sleeves for designer Alexandre Herchcovitch's.

Transsexual model Lea T kissed Kate Moss passionately on Love's cover.The ladies have been captured in a role reversal controversial photo. Kate has been cast as the "male" while Lea T plays "the female". Due to this magazine cover and other high-profile appearances on the European market in recent months, the Brazilian model has become a rising figure on the global fashion stage.
She was born Leandro Cerezo as the son of soccer star Toninho Cerezo, but left Brazil for Italy when embarking on her modeling career, citing treatment over her transgender nature and questions swirling over her sexual orientation.

Eva Longoria Dating Penelope Cruz Brother

Eva Longoria's rep is dismissing rumors that the newly-single actress has found love again with Penelope Cruz's younger brother, Eduardo. Speculation started when the two were seen together Christmas Eve morning at Longoria's Los Angeles home.

Brittany Murphy home auction

According to court documents, the Hollywood Hills home where actress Brittany Murphy and her husband both died will be auctioned Monday. 'TMZ' reports the home was put on the market, but was unsuccessful.

Kacey Jordan Spears Babysitter

Kacey Jordan, the adult star who partied with Charlie before he was rushed to the hospital, went to cash the $30,000 check Charlie gave her right after she left his house that fateful day only the bank didn't have enough cash on hand. So she walked
out with $8,000 in cash and a check for the remaining $22,000.

David Frye Dies

Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas, his family confirmed Saturday. He was 77.
Among other venues, Frye performed at colleges and nightclubs across the country as well as on television programs such as the “Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”

He reached the height of his popularity doing exaggerated impressions of Nixon, with his shoulders hunched and face bowed down. He also devoted several albums to Nixon before Nixon resigned as president in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal.

Nathan Woods Dies

Dirt Rider has learned that off-road racer Nathan Woods passed away today due to injuries resulting from a crash while practicing near Taft, California. The two-time WORCS champion, who had recently signed with Stillwell Performance for the 2011 season, was preparing for this weekend's round of the WORCS series when he reportedly crashed over a jump and suffered internal injuries. Woods was airlifted to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

souvenir condoms royal wedding

In celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton's upcoming nuptials, Crown Jewels condoms is offering a box of three purple-wrapped condoms as souvenirs. The gift box comes with a picture of the royal couple, but has not been approved by any member of the royal family.

herschel walker mma

Herschel Walker won his mixed martial arts bout in a Strikeforce event on Saturday night. The 1982 Heisman trophy winner knocked out his opponent in the first round improving to 2-0 in his MMA career

2011 January viral videos

Best January viral videos

Some viral videos can be hilarious, while others can cause a nation-wide scandal. But these unexpected snippets of news, home videos, comedy sketches and musical performances that entertain millions have also helped create overnight stars and launched successful careers.

Gabrielle Giffords shooting

Quotes of the month

Sarah Palin, Aretha Franklin & Tom DeLay said some of January's memorable words.

The deadly shootings in Arizona that injured U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords -- and reactions to it -- have dominated headlines throughout the month of January.Sarah Palin took heat for the harsh words she unleashed on critics
who attacked the rhetoric and imagery she used against Giffords and other "liberals" during the midterm elections."Especially within hours of a tragedy unfolding, journalists and pundits should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the very hatred and violence they purport to condemn," the potential 2012 presidential candidate said in a video posted to her Facebook page.

Egypt's president deputy

The last time Egypt had a vice president was in 1981. His name was Hosni Mubarak.

His 30-year regime now facing intense pressure, Mubarak announced Saturday that the Arab world's most populous nation would once again have a deputy leader. For that role, he tapped Omar Suleiman, the intelligence chief who has been a powerful behind-the-scenes player for a long time.

Suleiman's appointment as vice president was seen widely as an attempt by Mubarak to restore order. He is well respected by the military and is credited with crushing an Islamic insurgency in the 1990s, for which he earned the ear of Western intelligence officials thirsting for vital information about regional terrorist groups.

He has also long been mentioned as a possible successor to Mubarak, along with the aging ruler's son, Gamal, and some analysts viewed his deputy appointment as a way for Mubarak to make a graceful exit.

"His loyalty to Mubarak seems rock solid," a former U.S. ambassador wrote in a classified U.S. diplomatic cable leaked to the website WikiLeaks.

Barbra Streisand Seth

Streisand and Rogen will play mom and son in an upcoming road-trip comedy. The director from the film 'The Proposal' will also direct this movie, which is expected to start shooting in the spring.

Bbruno Mars Guilty

Pop singer Bruno Mars will plead guilty to a charge of possessing cocaine while in Las Vegas last September. As a result of the deal, he will be sentenced to a year of probation, pay a fine, perform community service and attend drug counseling.

amy locane bovenizer not guilty

Amy Locane Bovenizer, star of the original 'Melrose Place,' plead not guilty to aggravated manslaughter from a fatal crash last June. The actress hit an elderly couple as they were turning into their driveway, killing one of them.

Eva Longoria Dating Penelope Cruz Brother

Eva Longoria's rep is dismissing rumors that the newly-single actress has found love again with Penelope Cruz's younger brother, Eduardo. Speculation started when the two were seen together Christmas Eve morning at Longoria's Los Angeles home.

julie powers schenecker kids

Florida police say Julie Powers Schenecker admitted to killing her teen son and daughter this week. She shot her son first for 'talking back' while she was driving, and then later shot her daughter while she was studying on the computer.

Jesse James' ex wife arrest

Police arrested Janine Lindemulder in Texas for harassing her ex-husband, Jesse James. Lindemulder had multiple warrants out for her arrest, after James turned over threatening and 'abusive' voicemails from his ex-wife.

Celebrity breakups

How we love the drama of celebrity romances -- and we're equally entranced when famous couples call it quits. We saw some jaw-dropping breakups in 2010. As we enter 2011, we thought we'd take a look at the couples who have split in the last month or so.

Charlie Sheen checks into rehab

CBS announced today that one of its top shows, "Two and a Half Men," is on hiatus as the series' star, actor Charlie Sheen, entered rehab, one day after he was hospitalized following an allegedly drug-fueled bender with porn stars at his LA home.


Sheen, 45, "voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehabilitation center" on Friday, his publicist said in a statement.

"He is most grateful to all who have expressed their concern," the statement added.

billionaires caucus

As a billionaires' caucus of conservative business executives, pundits, and campaign operatives huddles at a California resort this weekend to plot their political strategies, Common Cause will host an open-to-the-public forum nearby to explore how everyday Americans can reclaim control of our democracy.

"Uncloaking the Kochs: The Billionaires' Caucus and its Threat to our Democracy," a panel discussion, will feature Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary and now chairman of Common Case's National Governing Board; Van Jones, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the law school at the University of California-Irvine; Lee Fang, an investigative journalist at the Center for American Progress; and DeAnn McEwen, co-President of the California Nurses Association.

Avril Lavigne died snowboard accident

Avril Lavigne is the first celebrity death hoax of 2011. The rocker is rumored to have died in a freak accident.

Doc auctions tickets to surgery

Dr. Charlie Teo, an Australian surgeon, auctioned off the opportunity to watch him operate on cancer patients. The idea met with strong disapproval from a fellow doctor. But Teo defends the practice.

Text message sets off suicide bomb

A Russian woman, who died when her bomb detonated early, may have been killed when she received a "Happy New Year" text message.  The woman planned the blast near Red Square on New Year's Eve, but the text triggered the bomb to go off early.

Professor accused defacing colleague’s door

The CSUN mathematics professor accused of urinating on a colleague’s door was granted a 30-day arraignment extension today in San Fernando Superior Court.

Mathematics professor Tihomir Petrov, 43, faces two misdemeanor counts of urinating in public.

“We’ve requested this extension in order to engage in informal discussion with the prosecutor and gather further evidence,” said Garret Weinrieb, one of the two defense attorneys.

Petrov was allegedly caught on surveillance camera urinating on an office door in Santa Susanna Hall.

“We will not be releasing the surveillance tape as it is evidence in the ongoing trial,” said Carmen Ramos-Chandler, CSUN director of news and information.

Weinrieb said he and his co-counsel, Arvand Naderi, would explore this discovery during the 30-day extension.

“My client is a man of impeccable character,” Weinrieb said at a press conference following the hearing. “We will vigorously defend him and he will be found innocent.”

Doc auctions tickets to surgery

Dr. Charlie Teo, an Australian surgeon, auctioned off the opportunity to watch him operate on cancer patients. The idea met with strong disapproval from a fellow doctor. But Teo defends the practice.

New smuggling ploy – catapults

Two alleged narcotics traffickers aligned with a right-wing paramilitary terrorist organization in Colombia have been convicted of conspiring to import multi-ton quantities of cocaine into the United States.

Christian Fernando Borda and Alvaro Alvaran-Velez were extradited from Colombia a year ago and were convicted by a federal jury Thursday.

The Justice Department said Borda led an organization that obtained cocaine from paramilitary groups and smuggled in more than 1,500 tons in drums of palm oil from Colombia in 2005, with additional shipments in 2005 and 2006. The department said Alvaran-Velez, an associate of Borda, facilitated cocaine shipments.

Famous escapes

As long as there have been ways to incarcerate people whether behind bars or through immoral ownership there have been escapes. Some are unsuccessful, such as the recent case of a 20-year-old man who jumped out of a moving police car, pictured here. And others are daring and brave and are among some of the most famous escapes in history.

Comedian Charlie Callas dies

Callas, who was a regular on the “The Tonight Show” , has died in a Las Vegas hospice. He was 83. Callas had a screen part in “The Big Mouth” , and he toured with famous singers. Charlie Callas, a rubber-faced comedian who cavorted on television and the nightclub circuit in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, often punctuating punch lines with sound effects emanating from his motormouth, died on Thursday in Las Vegas. He was 83.

Daughter held in mom’s run-over death

A woman is being held by Dallas police  after an argument with her mom allegedly got out of control. Police say a neighbor reported seeing her run over her mom with her car. Police say the incident could be downgraded.

Crash reveals injured man in trunk

A man who police say was trying to sell his dark blue BMW M3 was in critical condition after a purported buyer made off with it.  The alleged car thief hit a cab  and ran away; police investigating the incident opened the trunk.  They are looking for this man.

Diddy sued for $1 trillion

The rapper  reportedly is being sued for $1 trillion by a woman who claims he date-raped her.  The disaster at the World Trade Center  also figures into her lawsuit.

Obama nominates openly gay lawyer as U.S. Judge

President Obama chose J. Paul Oetken to be a federal judge in Manhattan, New York.  If confirmed by the Senate, Oetken could become the first openly gay man to serve on the federal bench in the United States.

CHiPs star sentenced

Larry Wilcox , who played a California Highway Patrol officer on the ‘70s series , received three years probation. Wilcox  was accused of conspiring to commit securities fraud

'Facts of Life' star comes out in new memoir

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Geri Jewell , reveals that she is a lesbian in her new memoir.  The actress made history by being the first disabled person  to have a recurring role in prime-time television.