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Ben Affleck has been sporting a beard during his time working on "Argo", which he directed and starred in, and following his Oscar win for Best Picture on Sunday night, Affleck celebrated by shaving off his lucky beard at an Oscar after party, according to reports. 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 16 Celebrity Cast Announced, Maksim Chmerkovskiy Absent
The "Dancing with the Stars" season 16 celebrity contestants and their pro partners were announced at a live event Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, and noticeably missing from the roster of pro-dancers is outspoken Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Ang Lee Celebrates Oscar Win with In-N-Out Burger [PHOTO]
Where's the best place to celebrate after winning the coveted Academy Award for Best Director? Perhaps at a swanky Los Angeles restaurant with a 5 course meal and exquisite wine? Well, that sounds tempting, but if you're Ang Lee, a delicious burger from In-N-Out will suffice. Pet Food Stamps Available for Struggling Pet Owners: How to Apply
During tough times, it's not only the families that suffer and may struggle to find something to eat, but also their beloved pets. Now a new donation-based program called Pet Food Stamps is here to fill that void and ensure no furry friend goes without a meal. Horse Meat Found in IKEA's Popular Meatball Dish in Czech Republic
IKEA is the latest company facing a horsemeat scandal after food inspectors in the Czech Republic found traces of horse meat in a batch of IKEA's signature food item, leading the company to recall the dish in the country. John Mara Arrested, Nephew of Giants Co-Owner
Giants co-owner John Mara's nephew, who also has the same name, has been charged with felony assault in Connecticut for allegedly hitting a person in the head with a bottle during a New Year's Eve party, according to reports. 50 Cent Tries to Kiss Erin Andrews [VIDEO]
Erin Andrews might have very little to complain about – she’s gorgeous (speaking conservatively), well-paid, famous and working her dream job – but, boy, what she has to put up with. Barnes & Noble Buyout: Founder Wants to Buy Retail Part of Company
Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio and chairman plans to buy the retail business but not the Nook Media unit that operates the Nook digital business and college bookstores, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a statement released on Monday. Derek Fisher Seals Deal with Oklahoma City Thunder For Remainder of Season
Derek Fisher has reached a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to be signed on for the remainder of the season, according to various media reports. Morgan Stanley fund buys Moscow mall for $1.2 bln
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing said one of its funds had bought the Metropolis shopping mall in northwest Moscow, in what it called Russia's biggest commercial real estate deal. China new home prices rise 0.8 pct y/y in Jan
China's new home prices rose an average of 0.8 percent in January from a year earlier, snapping 10 months of decline and raising the risk Beijing may seek to bolster a three-year campaign to curb property inflation. British House Prices Stagnate This Year
British house prices will stagnate until next year along with a flat-lining economy and weak pay rises, a Reuters poll found on Monday, although London prices are expected to keep climbing. Villar Mir studying bid for Colonial assets
Family-owned Spanish group Villar Mir said it was looking at assets owned by Colonial, after a report that it was studying a bid for the loss-making real estate firm's commercial property business. Oscar Winner List 2013: Jennifer Lawrence, 'Argo', Anne Hathaway Major Winners
The 85th annual Academy Awards came and went but the star power that descended at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood on Sunday, Feb. 24 was enough to last for a long time. Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron and more Hollywood glam actresses dazzled in their couture attire. Bay Area Man Charged with Foreclosure Rescue Scheme
A Northern California man has been accused of operating a foreclosure rescue scheme in which he exploited bankruptcy laws in order to delay home seizures by lenders, according to reports. Temptations Singer Dies, Otis 'Damon' Harris dead at 62
Temptations singer Otis "Damon" Harris died on Monday, Feb. 18 after battling prostate cancer, reports the Baltimore Sun. Harris was 62. Cleotha Staples Dies at 78, Member of 'The Staple Singers' Gospel Group
Cleotha Staples, the eldest sibling in the popular gospel group The Staple Singers, died Thursday at age 78, according to the Associated Press. Jennifer Lopez Twins Turn 5, Tweets Photo of Proudly Baked Cupcakes
Jennifer Lopez twins turned 5 and what better way to show off how proud she is of her children, then make them a fresh batch of cupcakes to take to school and share with all their friends. Drew Peterson Sentenced to 38 Years for Third Wife's Murder
Drew Peterson , the former Chicago police officer accused of killing his wives, was sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio. Laura Bush Wants Her Comments Out of Pro-Gay Marriage Ad
Laura Bush asked to be removed from a pro-gay marriage ad which featured her comments made in 2010, said the group behind the pro-same sex advertisement campaign. Las Vegas Shooting: Three Dead After Gunfire Causes Fiery Car Crashes
Three people died and six others were injured near Las Vegas Strip today (Thursday) after a gunman in a black Range Rover opened fire on a Maserati, causing it to crash into a taxi that subsequently caught fire. Tim Tebow Cancels Talk Scheduled at Controversial Anti-LGBT Church
Tim Tebow has cancelled a talk that was scheduled at a mega-church in Dallas after receiving widespread criticism as pastor has spoken out against Muslims, Jews, Mormons and members of the LGBT community. Hotmail Replaced: Microsoft Confirms Death of Hotmail; Long Live Outlook.com
Microsoft announced Wednesday that will be replacing its webmail service Hotmail with Outlook.com, confirming reports circulating around the web. OJ Simpson Detective on Oscar Pistorius Case: Evidence is Overwhelming
Mark Fuhrman, former LAPD investigator Mark Fuhrman and one of the main detectives in the O.J. Simpson case said that in the case of the South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, the evidence is overwhelming. Jessica Simpson Baby Name Revealed: Little Boy to be Called 'Ace'
Jessica Simpson baby number two already has a name, the singer and fashion designer revealed, and its every bit as creative as one might imagine from a celebrity. Special K Red Berries Recall, May Contain Fragments of Glass
Special K Red Berries cereal is being recalled after the company said it may contain dangerous glass fragments and have been pulled from the market. Taylor Swift Sued for $2.5 Million Following Canadian Concert Cancellation
Taylor Swift is being sued over a cancelled concert in Canada to the tune of $1.8 million. Taylor Swift is being sued over a cancelled concert in Canada to the tune of $1. China restates plan to extend property tax programme to new cities
China's cabinet on Wednesday restated its intention to extend a pilot property tax programme to more cities and urged local authorities again to put price control targets on new homes, in the latest effort to calm frothy real estate markets. Lucky Couple Finds $11,000 on Golden Gate Bridge on Valentine's Day
What could have made Valentine's Day more romantic than finding $11,060 and spoiling your loved one? That's what happened to a couple who found the loot on Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, but instead of spending it on spa's and fancy restaurants, the honest couple promptly handed it over to the police. New Casino Files for Bankruptcy, Struggling with Debt in just One Year
New Jersey Casino, Revel, said it will file for bankruptcy after being open for just one year. The $2.4 billion Atlantic City casino accumulated $1.5 billion in debt and was failing to turn a profit.
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