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I-5 Bridge Over the Skagit River Collapsed Dumping Cars into Water

Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:53:10 +0000

Update: May 23rd, 2013 10:11pm According to AP there were no fatalities. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark Francis said the four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m. Francis [...]

Barack + Michelle, Jay-Z + Beyonce, Ellen + Portia and More Among World's Most Powerful Couples

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:34:42 +0000

The POTUS, Barack Obama, and his FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, were named the World's Most Powerful Couple by Forbes. No surprise there, but they were joined on the list by a slew of celebrity pairings as well.

Soulja Boy's Bentley Impounded for Hit and Run

Emily Tan — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:53 +0000

In today's world, technology has proven that our lives aren't as private as we think. So when Soulja Boy got into a bit of a car accident with a motorcyclist in Los Angeles earlier this year, it's safe to say there had to be some surveillance of the scene.

'Doodle 4 Google' Winner Depicts Moving Soldier Homecoming

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:40 +0000

Who's ready for some tears? Oh, good!

Every year, Google holds an annual "Doodle 4 Google" contest, in which they ask students (from kindergarten through grade 12) to submit drawings based on a specific theme. This year's theme was "My Best Day Ever," and it's hard to imagine one more deserving of that title than this.

So Janet Jackson Is a Billionaire Now

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:55 +0000

This year Janet Jackson finally joined the billionaires club -- and if you think it's only because her new husband, retail mogul Wissam Al Mana, is stupid rich, think again.

Janet earned her own billion thanks to a string of successful albums, tours, and the occasional (cringe-worthy) acting role.

Eminem's 'Without Me' Drives 'Despicable Me 2′ Trailer [Video]

Georgette Cline — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:27:17 +0000

Eminem is busy crafting his eighth studio album, so new tracks are definitely on the horizon. While fans wait for the highly anticipated project to debut, they can be satisfied with an old Slim Shady favorite in the meantime. ‘Without Me,’ a song appearing on the Detroit native’s 2002 LP, ‘The Eminem Show,’ is the [...]

Kmart Offers Some 'Big Gas' Savings in Funny New Ad

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:32 +0000

We don’t know who is behind the sudden trend of laugh-out-loud Kmart ads, but we say keep ‘em coming! Just last month we gave you the famed ‘Ship Your Pants‘ Kmart commercial that created both headlines and guffaws around the country. Now the discount chain is back with a hysterical ad about the gas savings [...]

11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:16 +0000

It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department. See, with all those smartypants thoughts in kids’ heads, poetry is a way for them to express it in [...]

Lil Wayne Signed Paris Hilton to a Record Deal

Jessica Sager — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:08 +0000

Young Money meets family money. Lil Wayne signed Paris Hilton to a record deal on his Young Money label because … well, we honestly have no idea. Young Money president Birdman explained to The Los Angeles Times, “She’s always supported us, and we’ve supported her. It was a friendship first. She played us music, and [...]

Rihanna Bares Butt on Instagram [Pic]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:13:48 +0000

Rihanna loves to pose topless, but she decided to show off her other end and bared her butt on Instagram. Get up close and personal with RiRi’s rear. The snap has since been removed from her feed, but not before the Internet spread it around like an infectious disease. The shot features the singer’s bare, [...]

What Kind of Entertainment Would You Like to See at the 4th of July?

Cefus — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:42 +0000

We want to hear from you on what kind of entertainment you would like to see at the 4th of July Celebration at State Fair Park? Checkout the suggested list below 1.) Hypnotist Show 2.) Live Comedy 3.) Live Music (please specify genre) 4.) Arm wrestling 5.) Other suggestions Tell us your suggestions in the [...]

11 Diving Fails to Prep You for Summer

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:39 +0000

Memorial Day is coming up soon, which means the beginning of swimming season is quickly approaching. This also means plenty of painful belly flops, fully-clothed people falling into pools and our latest hilarious discovery, diving fails.

News Anchor Tries to Eat World's Hottest Pie

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:02 +0000

You might recognize a few of these faces from last week, when we showed the man on the right, Karl Stefanovic, pranking his co-anchor from Australia ‘Today’ on the air. He’s back, and this time he’s trying to eat the world’s hottest pie. If this confuses you, in Australia they make delicious savory pies, so it’s [...]

Maroon 5 Fill in the Gaps in 'Love Somebody' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:09:57 +0000

Maroon 5 fill in the physical gaps with liquid and a little tenderness in their video for ‘Love Somebody.’ It’s sort of reminds us of that 2000-released Kevin Bacon movie ‘Holllow Man.’ The video is a stark clip, bathed in white tones with only pieces of the members of Maroon 5, namely Adam Levine, and [...]

'The Voice' Season 4, Episode 19 Recap: Coaches Pay Tribute to Oklahoma Tornado Victims, Top 8 Revealed

Brittny Pierre — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:46 +0000

The top 8 are revealed, Pharrell Williams confesses what he would do if he wasn’t a musician and two emotional performances were dedicated to victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Coach Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert opened the show with ‘Over You,’ paying a touching tribute to those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes. It [...]

Beyonce Reveals Bout With Tonsillitis During Mrs. Carter World Tour [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:47 +0000

There’s nothing worse for a singer than battling a bout of tonsillitis when you are on the road and performing, and that’s just what Beyonce dealt with at the start of her Mrs. Carter World Tour in April. The singer has just now revealed that the day after she launched the tour in Europe, she [...]

Ed Skrein Is the Sexy New Man on 'Game of Thrones' – The Daily Swoon

Britt Hayes — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:21 +0000

If you were watching ‘Game of Thrones’ this week, your eye was undoubtedly drawn to mysterious new hunk Daario Naharis, played by British actor Ed Skrein. Who is this guy?! Is there a secret cave in Britain where they keep sexy men like him and wait to spring him on us when we’re least expecting [...]

Tornado Survivor Finds Lost Dog During TV Interview – Heartwarming (Video)

Rik Mikals — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:27:48 +0000

It was such a horrible tragedy yesterday in Oklahoma after a massive tornado swept through the town of Monroe but one survivor got an unexpected surprise during a live interview. Check out this news video from the scene and grab the tissues, you’re going to need it.

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Reunites with Trapped Dog During Live Interview

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:47 +0000

Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, miracles can occur. While giving an interview after her Moore, Oklahoma home was ravaged by the horrific tornado that touched down on Monday, Barbara Garcia was discussing how her dog, Tito, was somewhere in the rubble. Suddenly in a dramatic moment, the dog emerged in the middle of [...]