A day before Dharun Ravi began his 30-day sentence for spying on his gay roommate, the judge that handed down the punishment maintained the ruling was fair.

New Jersey judge Glenn Berman said yesterday that the former Rutgers student's conviction on various charges for spying on Tyler Clementi did not warrant the maximum 10-year sentence.

"I can't find it in me to remand him to state... » more

Adam Levine has finally admitted what the world already knew: He's a womanizer (or, at least, he used to be).

"There's two kinds of men: There are men who are f------ misogynist pigs, and then there are men who just really love women, who think they're the most amazing people in the world. And that's me," the Maroon 5 frontman, 33, says in the new issue of Details mag. "Maybe... » more

Kim Kardashian showed some serious anger when she accused British Airways employees of going through her luggage and stealing personal items, and now TMZ.com has the details about their significance.

According to TMZ, among the items stolen were a pair of sunglasses that Kim's late father, Robert Kardashian, gave her before he died, as well as expensive handbags.

Kim reportedly has filed... » more

Just three weeks after giving birth to daughter Maxwell Drew, Jessica Simpsonhas opened up her home and shown off her new baby to People magazine.

"My life has completely changed," the 31-year-old singer-fashion designer told People. "She's my career at the moment. I know I was always meant to be a mom, and I think I'm doing a really good job. I'm the most aware I've ever been."

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FLOW.12 art exhibit Mosey on over to Randall's Island this weekend and spend your Saturday morning checking out Randall's Island Park Alliance's "Go With the Flow," a celebration of the FLOW.12 art exhibit and the reopening of the 103rd Street Footbridge that leads to Randall's Island Park. FLOW.12 is the second installation of an art exhibit featuring five site-specific projects by participants... » more

So, some guys get pretty creative when it comes to popping the question. But this guy goes way beyond getting on one knee and presenting a ring. He took that big step by performing a lip-dub for his bride to be. This video already has more than 6 million hits. So maybe millions of men may go the same the route.

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The city's attempt to improve the 911 system resulted in a multimillion-dollar disaster, according to an audit released yesterday by the city comptroller.

Comptroller John Liu's report says Hewlett-Packard was unqualified to upgrade the 911 systems and cost taxpayers $163 million, rivaling the CityTime timekeeping fraud scandal, according to Liu.

"We have long feared that CityTime was... » more

Rep. Charles Rangel received big political boosts Wednesday for his reelection campaign.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Mayor Ed Koch both backed the Democratic incumbent.

Rangel, 81, is facing tough competition from State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, 57, who has his own set of big backers, including former Bronx borough presidents Fernando Ferrer and Adolfo Carrión Jr.... » more

Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants school officials to have the power to fire teachers accused of sexually abusing students.

Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott announced their support Tuesday for a bill that would change the way instructors who are accused of sexual misconduct are punished.

Under current state rules, accusations are brought before an arbitrator who decides whether... » more

The ex-Rutgers student convicted of bias intimidation and invasion of privacy for spying on his roommate's gay encounter publicly apologized for the first time Tuesday.

"I accept responsibility for and regret my thoughtless, insensitive, immature, stupid and childish choices that I made," said Dharun Ravi, 20, in a statement issued through his attorney.

"My behavior and... » more