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Dharun Ravi: I'm very sorry about Tyler Clementi
Dharun Ravi, convicted of hate crimes for using a web- cam to spy on his Rutgers University roommate's gay encounter, apologized publicly for the first time to the young man's family.
Ravi's roommate, Tyler Clementi, killed himself three days after learning his sexual tryst was seen via live stream.
Ravi's conviction last week on all 15 counts, including bias intimidation, means he faces... » more
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Movie Review: 'The Raid: Redemption' -- 3 stars
The Raid: Redemption 3 stars Directed by Gareth Evans Starring Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian,Ray Sahetapy Rated R
The Indonesian action film "The Raid: Redemption" takes a very simple premise and an even simpler conceit and then turns them into an art form.
The premise: A SWAT team raids a gargantuan, derelict apartment building run by a crime lord named Tama (Ray Sahetapy)... » more
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Documentary Review: 'All In: The Poker Movie' -- 3 stars
All In: The Poker Movie 3 stars
If you're already a hard-core poker player, chances are you're not going to learn all that much new information from Douglas Tirola's new documentary "All In: The Poker Documentary" - but maybe you'll see yourself in the background of one of the numerous poker tournaments.
But for people who don't know a flush from a straight, get ready to learn... » more
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Movie Review: 'The Deep Blue Sea' -- 2.5 stars
The Deep Blue Sea 2.5 stars Directed by Terence Davies Starring Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston, Simon Russell Beale Rated R
"The Deep Blue Sea," Terence Davies' eloquent but stodgy adaptation of a Terence Rattigan play, is a long way removed from its namesake 1999 flick "Deep Blue Sea," in which a giant man-eating shark devoured Samuel L. Jackson.
There's no place for... » more
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Man accused of Staten Island slay will be charged with murder
The man suspected of fatally stabbing a Staten Island man at his engagement party will be charged with murder at his arraignment Friday, according to reports.
Redinel Dervishaj, 35, allegedly plunged a butcher knife into the chest of Antonio Lacertosa, 27, after partygoers threw him to the ground at the Espana Restaurant and Lounge on Annadale Rd.
He was arrested Tuesday in his aunt's... » more
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Jets and new quarterback Tim Tebow could cash in on NY stardom
Charismatic Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has the potential to earn millions more in marketing and endorsement deals and give Gang Green a boost in its bottom line -- if he can make it here, experts agreed Thursday.
"It's a daring risk from a marketing standpoint. If he succeeds, it's a phenomenal move," said marketing strategist Peter Shankman of the move Wednesday to acquire Tebow... » more
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Rihanna and Ashton Kutcher hooking up?
Rihanna and Ashton Kutcher ... could it be? In what may or may not have been the walk of shame, the pop superstar was spotted leaving Kutcher's Los Angeles mansion in the wee hours on Thursday, after arriving four hours before.
What makes it seem like a hook-up, as opposed to a friendly visit? The fact that earlier Wednesday, the "S&M" singer went out for the night, dining with... » more
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Al Sharpton's mother dies of Alzheimer's
Ada Sharpton, the 87-year-old mother of the Rev. Al Sharpton, died Thursday in Dotham, Ala., after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, the civil rights organization founded and led by Sharpton announced Thursday.
According to the National Action Network, Sharpton will make funeral arrangements after attending a rally to push for the prosecution of the neighborhood... » more
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Man dies in Harlem building collapse
A 69-year-old construction worker was killed and two others were injured Thursday when a Harlem building that was being demolished collapsed.
Juan Ruiz, 69, died at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital after being pulled from the wreckage. King Range,60, was hospitalized with life threatening injuries. The third victim, Sakim Kirby, 30, was treated at the scene.
"I just seen... » more
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Big pill problem for Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino: report
Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is in rehab for his addiction to Xanax and Ambien, RadarOnline.com is reporting.
"He had been taking very, very large amounts of the two drugs to counteract his hard partying, which included use of illegal substances," an insider told Radar.
"It was getting extremely dangerous for Mike because when he would take... » more














