While many dream of garnering the popularity required for something to be named after them, a fly probably isn't first on that list. Singer Beyonce has received a supposed "great honor": What most consider a pest has been named after the celebrity. Read more
While Scarlett Johansson has filed a complaint with the Feds about alleged cell phone hacks--and naked pictures of herself that have been floating online--the FBI is taking on the case of how those photos have gotten into the hands of people other than herself when hackers illegally stole personal information through her e-mail and the accounts of others. Read more
It's bad news when the equivalent of a wife-beater turns you down--and worse yet when that denial's straight-up public. After the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), Lindsay Lohan sent Chris Brown a tweet about his performance, taking to Twitter to tell the singer he "killed it" at the event. Read more
It's not a proud day for the Austin Powers movie crew: In a crazy twist, the actor who ironically played the villainous role and righthand man to "Dr. Evil" in the first 'Austin Powers' flick faces life in prison. Joseph Son has been convicted of taking part in a California abduction and gang rape in 1990--years before his role as "Random Task" in the movie. Read more
Beyoncé's just announced she’s pregnant via the VMAs but her sister’s got a bigger announcement: Sister Solange is donating her last leg after a bad scenario with Miama Beach police and accusations of racial discrimination. Read more
Someone claims to know the true identity of the infamous D.B. Cooper--and that person has the same last name. 'Dan Cooper' boarded, then hijacked a Northwest Orient flight before acquiring $200,000 in ransom money and parachuting his way to freedom in 1971. He's been on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list 40 years. Read more
It's one of the most expensive divorces in nationwide history. Frank and Jamie McCourt may wind up paying more in legal fees over that nasty split than the Los Angeles Dodgers' highest paid baseball player who reaps $33 million per year. The McCourts may have one guarantee in the expensive split: The highest cost, ever, for a divorce in the 'Golden State'. Read more
The hotel maid that accuses Dominique Strauss-Kahn of raping her in May 2011 in New York is heading to the public for backing, after prosecution sends the signal of plans to potentially ditch her. The woman who claims rape has been identified as Nafissatou Diallo and has gone public--speaking via Newsweek and ABC's "Good Morning America". Read more
Apparently 'jackass' runs in the family. Jackass star Dave England videos his kids Ruby and Roan and their escapades of pulling out Roan's loose, front tooth with a piece of floss--while daughter Ruby drives a motorcycle for the final pull. Read more
For those who thought Charlie Sheen's acting career could be over, don't count the warlock down for the count: He's got 'tiger blood'. The actor's proving his mettle in a brand-new TV show sitcom slated for fall 2012. 'Anger Management' is the actor's answer to being ousted from "Two and a Half Men"--when he kissed $2 million per episode goodbye. Read more