December 30, 2014
Rookie cops to bolster New Year's Eve patrols
A contingent of fresh-faced new police officers will beef up security at the New Year’s Eve Times Square celebration, helping protect revelers from the threat of anti-police protesters. They will...
Meet the Ohio St. CB whose job it will be to stop Amari Cooper
NEW ORLEANS — Doran Grant has watched the highlight-laden film, he has seen Amari Cooper single-handedly turn games in Alabama’s favor with one big play out of the blue, make...
Students' families suing city over botched 'fireball' science experiment
The families of two Beacon HS students who were hurt when a science experiment turned into a blazing fireball are suing the city, Department of Education and the chemistry teacher...
Rangers' Girardi hobbled by sore ankle
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Dan Girardi seemed fine late Monday night, not so much Tuesday afternoon. The Rangers defenseman had taken a puck to the ankle during the 3-2 loss...
Teachers to protest at Cuomo’s open house over evaluation overhaul
There’s no moratorium on protests. The state teachers union is out to spoil Gov. Cuomo’s meet-and-greet in Albany Wednesday in response to his plan to overhaul the teacher-evaluation system. The...
There's one way to make Marcus Mariota uncomfortable
LOS ANGELES — Marcus Mariota has had enough. For nearly a month, the Oregon quarterback has bounced from city to city, collecting awards and doing countless interviews, repeating so many...
N. Korea mastermined Sony hack, not 'insider': FBI
The FBI refused to budge on Tuesday off its finding that North Korea masterminded the massive Sony studio hack — despite a growing number of private cyber-security firms concluding there...
Why Tanner Glass' spot in Rangers lineup is in jeopardy
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — “I knew it was coming eventually,” Tanner Glass said, a tired smile across his face. What the Rangers’ rugged forward knew was the questions about his...
AsiaAir crash victim was wearing life jacket: Indonesian official
A body recovered on Wednesday from the crashed AirAsia plane was wearing a life jacket, an Indonesian search and rescue official said, raising new questions about how the disaster unfolded....
Starting again, Lopez leads Nets to surprising win over Bulls
CHICAGO — After spending the last four games coming off the bench, Brook Lopez got a shot to get back into the starting lineup when Kevin Garnett sat out Tuesday...
Cranky Phil Jackson in no mood to talk during his L.A. return
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Staples Center will welcome back Derek Fisher and Phil Jackson Wednesday — two former Lakers who can’t wait to get on with the new year. Winners...
NYPD and the military: Our angels in a time of danger and cynicism
In A recent conversation with a friend, I confessed that a phrase had been stuck in my mind for days. The words sounded like a question, but it was purely...
De Blasio aides urged allies to attack police unions over tactics
Mayor de Blasio’s aides urged political allies to attack the police unions for their tactics just days before the mayor met with five police union leaders to hammer out a...
Cops fatally shoot man who 'tried to run them down with car'
UPPER DARBY, Pa. — A man who had posted an online video threatening to kill police and FBI agents tried to use his car to run down officers seeking to...
'The Voice,' 'Key and Peele' sit atop social media ratings
There's more than one way to gauge the popularity of a TV show these days as evidenced by the Digital Audience Ratings (“DAR-TV”) — which measure what shows are garnering...
13 TV marathons to get you through New Year’s Day
Whether you’re spending New Year’s Eve plopped on your couch or celebrating at a friend’s party, there’s plenty on TV to keep you company besides the traditional countdown shows. Marathons...
Test your 2015 B'way knowledge with our clairvoyant pop quiz
Pop quiz, 2015! Give your crystal ball a good shake and peer into the future with me. 1. Hackers will release e-mails between . . . (a) Scott Rudin and David Merrick...
Alco-haul: Cheers to these bubbly fashion finds
Blotto Motto Gin and bear it Bobbles poppin' Tipple-to-go Feeling flush Half in the bag On the rocks Vermouth optional Fuzz with buzz Straight up
5 festive drinks to toast the New Year
Last call for 2014! Bid a festive farewell to the past (and the holiday season) with one of these dreamy drinks found around the city. From creamy spiked cocoas to...
This bus will cure 200 hangovers on New Year's Day
On New Year’s morning, dozens of New Yorkers will be lining up outside a popular nightclub on West 21st Street. Some will be on the list, while others will simply...
Back to work? Rex Ryan to interview with Falcons, 49ers
Former Jets coach Rex Ryan may not be out of work long. Ryan, who was fired by the Jets on Monday, has interviews scheduled with the 49ers and Falcons next...
Happy New Year's, Knicks fans! Andrea Bargnani set to return
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — It’s probably too late to save the season, but Andrea Bargnani of Italy will finish 2014 as an actual NBA player and make his season debut....
The Mayor at Year 1
Mayor de Blasio and the police unions are finally talking, and that’s a good thing. But it underscores the most terrible development New York City has seen over the past...
Shelly Silver’s secret paycheck
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has not been entirely candid with the people of New York. Which is why the feds are now asking him some tough questions. We already knew...
Jon Gruden: Firing Rex Ryan a mistake by Jets
Jon Gruden thinks the Jets made a big mistake firing Rex Ryan. Gruden openly second-guessed the decision Monday by Woody Johnson to axe Ryan after a 4-12 finish in 2014...
Squashing the ISIS locusts: Time to up our game
This year marked the rise of ISIS. Will we do enough to make 2015 the year of its fall? In fact, some suggest the Islamic State will collapse of its...
Why New Yorkers are rushing for the exits
The US Census Bureau announced last week that New York slipped to fourth place in population among the 50 states. Though babies are still born here every day, and immigrants...
The Year in liberal double standards
Many conservatives finished the year angry about the same thing they were angry about at the year’s start: liberal double standards. As I write this, GOP House Whip Steve Scalise...
The buck-passing lowlights of 2014
For years, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has insisted that people who pay for sex and the intermediaries who facilitate that exchange are responsible for violence against women. Hence...
New York's best sports owner deserves benefit of doubt
John Mara is the gold standard around here. His is by far the most professional, the most poised public face and voice of any of the men who presently own...
Coughlin-Reese-Manning core won't be spared ax next time
“I wanted to fire everybody.” This was John Mara’s chilling thought stewing on the team bus after his Giants collapsed unconscionably in Jacksonville. He didn’t fire anybody. But after three...
Ranking the 5 open NFL coaching jobs
The Jets have one of five NFL head-coaching vacancies. If they are battling one of the other franchises with an opening for the same candidate, would the Jets win that...
This may be most flattering Odell Beckham comparison yet
Watching the exploits of Odell Beckham Jr. reminded Giants co-owner John Mara of another rookie way back when. “For me, you would have to go back to 1981 before we...
Smart or troubling? Giants prepare for 2015 minus Cruz
All involved with the Giants are breathlessly awaiting the pairing of Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz as 2015 targets for Eli Manning, but general manager Jerry Reese has sounded...
White Castle debuts new 'Veggie slider'
"Vegetarian stoners get the munchies too." White Castle unveiled a "Veggie Slider" on Tuesday -- -- which surprisingly has more calories than the Original Slider -- and it quickly drew...
See 2014 from space
See the world from space throughout 2014.
UN rejects Palestinian resolution calling to end Israeli occupation
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council has rejected a Palestinian resolution demanding an end to Israeli occupation within three years. The resolution Tuesday failed to get the minimum...
'No resolve' from mayor's sitdown with NYPD unions
An unapologetic Mayor de Blasio spent more than two hours with NYPD union leaders to “allegedly” repair their fractured relationship — but insiders said he left them cold by offering...
Mom claims bakery discriminated against her bun in the oven
Having a bun in the oven didn't sit well with bosses at Manhattan pastry-mecca Doughnut Plant, a former manager says. Mekhala Sofsky, who ran the mini-chain’s Chelsea and Lower East...
Predicting every game of NFL playoffs -- and a dynasty champ
Here it comes. Here we go. The fantasy playoffs are over. Come Saturday, the real playoffs begin. Hop in and travel The Road to Super Bowl XLIX with me and my...
The day in photos
Vikings celebrate the New Year early, swans slide on ice and more.
Cars buried under salt avalanche after building collapse
CHICAGO — A wall at a Morton Salt storage facility has collapsed, burying several cars at a next door auto dealership in the grainy white stuff. Company spokeswoman Denise Lauer...
The 6 most anticipated albums of 2015
La Roux, Azealia Banks and Sia were featured in The Post’s best albums of 2014, but who will rule in 2015? Mark your calendars, because here are six of the...
FDA busts Chinese food supplier for rat-infested warehouse
Is that bean curd or turd in your Chinese takeout? A Brooklyn-based food supplier to Chinese restaurants was cited for its alleged wonton disregard of sanitary codes – after rodent...
Top 10 sports stunners of 2014
One of the beauties of sports is they are spoiler-proof: In 12 months of live entertainment -- in the form of title games, free agencies and off-the-field circuses -- there is bound...
2014's most viral hashtags explained
Phew! It sure was a big year for the #internet. We've already taken a look at 2014's worst social media blunders and most important selfies, not to mention the amazing...
De Blasio meets NYPD union heads to address tensions
Three NYPD union leaders — including two of Mayor Bill de Blasio's harshest critics — presented a united front Tuesday as they entered the Police Academy in Queens together for an unprecedented...
10 hotels opening in 2015 that are worth the splurge
From imaginative jungle villas to a revived ancient bathhouse, and futuristic towers to overwater bungalows, 2015 is proposing the latest and greatest in next-generation lodging. Cropping up in tried-and-true travelers’...
2-year-old boy accidentally kills mom in Wal-Mart
HAYDEN, Idaho — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after he reached into her purse at a northern Idaho Wal-Mart and her concealed gun fired....
The hottest celebrity faces of 2015's new fashion campaigns
Who better than a celebrity to grab your eye? No wonder more and more musicians, actors and pop-culture icons are replacing runway models and pushing designer labels to the masses. Here’s...
Top Napa restaurant becomes victim of Christmas wine heist
A mystery Christmas visitor to swanky Napa Valley restaurant the French Laundry wasn’t content with a glass of milk and a plate of cookies — the discerning intruder had a...
John Mara backs Giants status quo (even Fewell) for 2015
The Giants finished 6-10, missed the playoffs for a third consecutive year and yet are adamant about sticking with Tom Coughlin as the head coach and Jerry Reese as the...
Consultant stole $250K from West Village restaurants: DA
A crooked financial consultant embezzled more than $250,000 from three trendy West Village restaurants to fuel his lavish lifestyle, Manhattan prosecutors charged Tuesday. “When confronted by the restaurants, he admitted...
5 New Year’s dating resolutions you need to use
We know. New Year’s resolutions can be loathsome. Why must a change in approach to anything, much less our dating lives, be marked by a change in year on the...
Nick Saban: No interest in NFL Round 2
NEW ORLEANS -- Nick Saban says he's happy where he is. The Alabama head coach, who compiled a disappointing 15-17 record in two years in the NFL as the Dolphins...
'Nut-rage' Korean Air exec arrested
The Korean Air Lines executive who delayed her plane and forced a flight attendant to “kneel in shame” over the way she served macadamia nuts is in the slammer. Cho...
United Airlines suing 22-year-old computer whiz
United Airlines wants to clip the wings of a 22-year-old Manhattan computer whiz who found a loophole that saves travelers big bucks on airfare. Aktarer Zaman founded Skiplagged.com, which finds...
Move over, Olivia: Aaron Rodgers' mojo from this guy's beard?
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A beard grown by a communications technician who works on the sidelines during Green Bay Packers home games is getting just about as much attention as...
Taylor Swift is ‘obsessed’ with this ‘1989’ mash-up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m3o5LuFKxg#t=37 Not many people can outsing Taylor Swift, but it seems two relative unknowns might have done just that. Over the weekend, Swift tweeted out a cover of two songs...
Why Nick Jonas is now the hottest of the Jonas Brothers
When the Jonas Brothers first hit the scene, it was Joe who sported the killer looks — but now, younger brother Nick is the one turning heads. He recently hit...
Jim Harbaugh begins Michigan 'dream,' for much less than $48M
Ending weeks of speculation, Michigan hired Jim Harbaugh as its coach Tuesday in hopes that its former star quarterback will lead the Wolverines back to national prominence. Husky voiced and...
Hacker 'reconstructs' politician's fingerprint from photos
Fingerprint-based biometric technology is used to secure everything from iPhones to safes. Now, a member of the Chaos Computer Club, a European hacker network, claims to have replicated the fingerprint...
ISIS using barbaric device to torture breastfeeding mothers
A barbaric, bear trap-like device called a "biter" was used by ISIS to torture a breastfeeding mother in Syria, a report said Tuesday. The 24-year-old new mom, referred to as...
NBA power rankings: Knicks worse than the epic 2010 Nets?
Yeah, yeah we get it. The New Year is coming, so let’s take the mandatory look back at the NBA’s top stories of 2014. LeBron James went home, Donald Sterling...
'Serial' podcast key witness Jay Wilds breaks silence
"Serial" may be over until next year, but questions about Adnan Syed’s guilt remain, torturing the podcast’s devotees. So it’s little wonder that when news broke of key witness Jay...
Patrick Schwarzenegger gifts Miley a pizza-themed ensemble
Miley Cyrus can now die happy: Her boyfriend, Patrick Schwarzenegger, has gifted the songstress with a pizza-themed outfit and blanket. Meanwhile, Gisele Bündchen forgets her shoes in Chanel’s spring 2015...
Step-dad killed trying to protect teen daughter from drunk man
A 16-year-old girl who was being harassed by a drunk outside her Greenpoint, Brooklyn, apartment watched in horror as her mom’s live-in boyfriend came to her aid — only to...
This adorable bearded dragon is ready for his close-up
While some pets may enjoy lounging around all day, others are ready to take on the world — one task at a time. Meet Pringle, the 4-year-old bearded dragon, who, like...
AsiaAir owner bought company for less than a buck
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — His airline empire began, Tony Fernandes likes to say, with the purchase of a bankrupt company for less than a dollar. Now, after years of growth...
5 celeb pairs who can't wait to see 2015
With the new year comes the promise of a fresh start — free of the past year’s drama of separation, divorce, financial catastrophes, health concerns and alleged sex changes.
Giants QB coach ditching Eli Manning for college job
Eli Manning is going to have to work with his third quarterbacks coach in three years. Danny Langsdorf is leaving the Giants to become the offensive coordinator at Nebraska. Langsdorf,...
Charlotte Olympia adds to her starry cosmic collection
Charlotte Olympia sure knows how to run with a theme. Season after season, she comes up with cult-worthy holiday- and season-specific collections. Next up — on Jan. 1, just in...
Eric Garner prosecutor considering run for Congress
Staten Island Republican District Attorney Dan Donovan — the controversial prosecutor in the Eric Garner chokehold case — is “strongly considering” running for Congress to replace Rep. Michael Grimm, who announced Monday...
AirAsia plane overshoots runway, forcing evacuation
An AirAsia plane overshot a runway Tuesday morning in the Philippines, forcing worried passengers to evacuate the aircraft on emergency slides — just two days after Air Asia Flight QZ 8501...
Florida woman goes missing on visit to NYC
A Florida woman visiting New York City with her boyfriend has gone missing, cops said. Freida Yakubov,37, who suffers from memory loss, drove from Sarasota, Florida to Manhattan with her...
Nets rewind: Kevin Garnett offended by surprise over his dunk
http://youtu.be/LtfF5mSdgWo Here are three thoughts from the Nets’ 107-99 win over the Kings in Brooklyn Monday night: 1. A big topic of conversation postgame was Kevin Garnett’s finishing off of...
Jets dive into coach/GM search with extensive target list
The Jets wasted no time identifying targets for their vacant head coach and general manager positions. They have requested interviews with six head coaching candidates and seven general manager candidates....
Woman attacked with a beer bottle while walking to work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1vrJNTSDW8&feature=youtu.be A 45-year-old woman was grabbed by a man and attacked with a beer bottle while walking to work in Washington Heights, police said. A video of the assault shows...
Teen killed for refusing to hand over cell phone to robbers
A teen was gunned down in a botched robbery Monday night in Brooklyn, police sources said. Aaron Parkinson, 19, was killed when he refused to hand his cellphone over to...
Grimy 1981 NYC atmosphere fuels ‘A Most Violent Year’
A single brief image of blood and oil intermingling seems to be the point of “A Most Violent Year,” but this isn’t yet another exposé of grubby dealing in the Middle...
New evidence Sony hack was 'inside' job, not North Korea
US cybersecurity experts say they have solid evidence that a former employee helped hack Sony Pictures Entertainment’s computer system — and that it was not masterminded by North Korean cyberterrorists....
Number of cops killed by guns up 56% in 2014
WASHINGTON — The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms in the US jumped by 56 percent this year and included 15 ambush assaults, according to a report released...
Cuomo vetoes bill barring test scores from determining teachers' fate
Declaring the state’s teacher-evaluation system a joke, Gov. Cuomo on Monday night vetoed legislation that would have barred the use of student test scores to fire bad instructors. It was...
Chipotle apologizes for employee's anti-cop protest
Chipotle Mexican Grill is apologizing to a crew of NYPD cops who were served up an anti-police insult in Brooklyn during a recent trip to the fast-food eatery. Nine of...
Prosecutors open probe into Sheldon Silver over law firm payments
The FBI and prosecutors from Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara’s office are probing Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in connection with money he received from a small law firm that specializes...
Eli Manning ready to talk contract extension with Giants
Eli Manning is entering the final year of the six-year, $97.5 million contract extension he signed prior to the 2009 season and the time has come to extend him again....
How Royals' magical roster nearly got a July shakeup
The Royals signed Alex Rios recently to a one-year, $11 million contract. But they actually first worked out a deal for him last July. At that time, Texas and Kansas...
Rookie cops save woman from jumping off bridge
Two rookie cops kept a troubled woman from jumping from the George Washington Bridge Monday afternoon. Port Authority Officers Samantha Koch and Terrence McPike were on patrol when they spotted...
State legislators will get pensions while still in office
It’s going to be a very happy new year for nine veteran state lawmakers who will “retire” Jan. 1 to collect their pensions — but remain in office on full...
Cashman’s ‘stalker’ shouldn’t use his name in trial: prosecutor
Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman’s former mistress — and alleged stalker — should not be allowed to use his name at her upcoming housing-fraud trial, prosecutors argue. “There [should] be...
Personal trainer accused of threatening cop charged with harassment
A Brooklyn personal trainer was charged with aggravated harassment Monday for threatening an NYPD officer just one day after two cops were gunned down in Bed-Stuy. Clifton Jean-Pierre sent a...
More than 200 to sue city over East Harlem gas explosion
More than 200 people plan to sue the city over the East Harlem gas explosion that killed eight and leveled two buildings in March. The Comptroller’s Office confirmed Monday that...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Police are looking for a man who went on a rampage in a Coney Island deli and threw bottles at a worker, authorities said. The suspect walked into Big...
Bodies, plane debris found near AirAsia disappearance site
Dozens of bodies were recovered from Indonesian waters Tuesday -- two days after a doomed AirAsia jetliner crashed with 162 people aboard, leaving anguished relatives prepared for the worst while...
Floating debris linked to missing AirAsia plane
Several pieces of debris linked to the missing AirAsia jetliner were spotted floating in the Java Sea off Borneo on Tuesday. The crew of an Indonesian military aircraft noticed white,...
The watch begins: 5 possible Jets coaches and GMs
A look at some of the noteworthy candidates to fill the Jets’ openings at GM and head coach: Head coaching candidates Todd Bowles, Cardinals defensive coordinator He’s a hot name...
Designer sues jean company for allegedly using her logo
http://instagram.com/p/mi7kgdJlY-/?modal=true An up-and-coming fashion designer from Queens is suing VIM Jeans, claiming the national retailer is illegally selling T-shirts using her trademarked logo. Vanessa Destin, 25, of Far Rockaway, says...
Hollins knows the Nets' player combos that just won't work
The numbers so far this season have not been kind to the combinations of Deron Williams and Jarrett Jack playing together in the back court and Brook Lopez and Mason...
Grandson of legendary cop behind 'Starsky' joins the force
The grandson of the celebrated NYPD cop who helped inspire the hit 1970s TV series “Starsky and Hutch” became one of New York’s Finest Monday. Quinn Ferrin — one of...
Burger-lovers drooling over Shake Shack's anticipated IPO
A West Coast gourmet burger chain that just flipped its shares onto the public market — and saw them spike 120 percent on their first day of trading — could...
Census bigs’ crazy Chicago pizza connection
What do pizza and the Census Bureau have in common? Nothing. Why, then, did a politically connected pizza parlor owner end up in charge of a Census office near Chicago...
With Harbaugh gone, breaking down the 49ers' options
The 49ers’ loss was Michigan’s gain Monday as Jim Harbaugh bolted the NFL for the largest coaching contract in the history of college football, leaving a stunned and angry fan...
Goldman Sachs looking for Groupon deal: report
Groupon shares rose 1.4 percent on Monday to a nine-month high after a published report said Goldman Sachs was weighing an investment in one of the daily deal company’s units....
Carmelo feels 'weakness' and Fisher open to shutting him down
LOS ANGELES — Derek Fisher hinted he’d be OK if Carmelo Anthony decides to shut it down for a stretch to rest his injured left knee. The Knicks coach yanked...
Giants' Andre Williams tries not to get psyched out as receiver
Rookie running back Andre Williams put together a productive season, leading the Giants in rushing with 721 yards, and there is much improvement ahead. Especially catching the football. He worked...
The 'biggest' challenge now awaiting Odell Beckham
Like everything else Odell Beckham Jr. has done his rookie season, Eli Manning expects Beckham to make the most of this newest experience. How Beckham handles his first offseason as...
Rangers' J.T. Miller flashes the skill that keeps getting benched
DALLAS — It didn’t take long for J.T. Miller to show — again — why he’s a valuable asset to the Rangers. The 21-year-old forward was back in the lineup...
Rangers' luck runs out as Stars snap 8-game win streak
DALLAS — The streak is over, and the Rangers hardly went out on their own terms. Having won eight in a row by playing a tight and concise style, the...
Cuomo vetoes bill to prevent 'DA shopping'
Nice try. Gov. Cuomo vetoed a bill Monday to prevent “DA shopping” by the union representing jail officers on Rikers’ Island. The measure – which breezed through the state Legislature...
'It was rough, man': Rex Ryan speaks to cap his whirlwind day
ORLANDO, Fla. — It certainly did not take Rex Ryan very long to move on — into his Jets afterlife. In less time than it took for the Jets to...
Parents suing bat maker after son injured by line drive
The parents of a Staten Island boy who suffered a facial fracture and lost several teeth after being hit with a line drive off an aluminum bat are suing the...
Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing on hobbled wheels
Sparks flew as a fully loaded jumbo jet touched down with a broken landing gear on a London runway Monday — leaving terrified passengers crying in their seats. The 447...
Jim Harbaugh single-handedly revives top college rivalry
NEW ORLEANS — News of Jim Harbaugh’s expected arrival in Ann Arbor has quickly spread to Columbus. The Ten Year War, Part II, could be coming to “The Game,” 36...
Jogger 'flattened' by ex-American Gladiator lobbies to lower speed limits for cyclists
A jogger who claims she was mowed down in Central Park by a bike-racing former “American Gladiator” near where a pedestrian was killed by a speeding cyclist is calling on...
No one thought Blake Sims could be Alabama's QB -- except him
NEW ORLEANS — After four years of switching positions and waiting patiently for his time to come, the hit came from Blake Sims’ blind side. Highly regarded Florida State transfer...
Why some Giants are imitating a playoff workout schedule
While many of their teammates are heading to their hometowns or to warmer climates, running back Rashad Jennings and a few other Giants are going to stay in the metro...
Cop killer’s ex-girlfriend released from hospital
The Air Force reservist shot in the gut by her ex-boyfriend hours before he assassinated two NYPD cops has been released from a Baltimore hospital. Shaneka Thompson, 29, of Owings...
Hats worn by slain officers returned to their families
The NYPD hats worn by Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu when they were gunned down by a police hater were returned to their grieving families on Monday. One of Ramos’...
'Game of Thrones' finale the year's most illegally downloaded episode
Summing up the year in TV wouldn’t be complete without TorrentFreak.com’s annual Top Ten list of episodes downloaded illegally on file-sharing sites. To no one’s surprise (since it’s such a...
Fallon hits six-month high in young viewers
While Stephen Colbert and Craig Ferguson were hosting their final broadcasts, Jimmy Fallon was dominating the end-of-year late-night ratings race. NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” had its best...
Ex-'Charmed' stars Doherty, Combs reunite for Great American road trip
Shannen Doherty wanted her newest TV show to be Anthony Bourdain-meets-“Thelma & Louise.” So the actress recruited her best friend and former “Charmed” co-star Holly Marie Combs and embarked on...
The top 10 songs of 2014
There were only 10 different No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 in all of 2014 — and two of those were from Taylor Swift. Chart-toppers such as Meghan Trainor’s...
Elton John, Skrillex and 6 other NYE concerts beyond Times Square
Taylor Swift in Times Square not your thing? Don’t worry! Anyone spending New Year’s Eve in New York City won’t have a shortage of musical options to help celebrate the...
Your perfect NYE clutch, because it's not just about the dress
The search for the perfect New Year’s Eve dress can be tough. But you don’t need an epic sequin frock to bag a killer NYE look. This year clutch onto...
Jovial, chipper Mike Woodson finally weighs in on Derek Fisher
LOS ANGELES — Dressed in a dark blue Clippers warm-up suit, Mike Woodson smiled more in a 15-minute chat with a handful of New York writers than Derek Fisher has...
Florida State's Dalvin Cook: 'It's my time to take over'
LOS ANGELES — Dalvin Cook was in an unfamiliar situation, watching the final seconds of a game tick away in which he hadn’t entered. In his previous game, the speedy...