Urbanite

5/13/13
entertainment
By ANNA SANDERS

Lindsay Lohan wants out: TMZ
Like any fashionable actress, Lindsay Lohan likes to shop around — and she’s got her eye on a new rehab center, according to TMZ.
Lohan arrived at The Betty Ford Center on May 2, but now she wants to switch facilities because doctors have cut off her supply of Adderall.
But TMZ reports prosecutors aren’t heeding her complaints, saying that last week the facility was filling Lohan’s prescription... » more
5/13/13
news
By AMNY/REUTERS

O.J. Simpson back in court seeking new trial
O.J. Simpson was back in court Monday seeking a new trial in his 2007 conviction of armed robbery in Nevada.
Simpson, 65, who was famously acquitted of the 1994 slaying of his ex-wife, is currently serving up to 33 years in prison for the armed robbery, in which he claimed he was trying to recover his own sports memorabilia of his storied sports career and the murder trial.
He was found... » more
5/13/13
style
By SHEILA ANNE FEENEY

New Tuberose scent a beguiling flower bomb
Tuberose is a tricky fragrance to get right in a perfume, but Kat Burki has managed to create a lush, sensuous jungle-y scent evocative of wild romps on your happiest tropical vacation. Reminiscent of classics such as Chanel’s original Gardenia and Robert Piguet’s Fracas, Burki’s Tubereuse EDP is a creamy, heart-lifting symphony of perfect white flower notes. $95 (3.4 ounces), at katburki.com... » more
5/13/13
news
By REUTERS

Obama slams IRS targeting of conservative groups, addresses Benghazi
President Barack Obama sought on Monday to neutralize two crises that threatened his second term agenda, calling the apparent targeting of conservative groups by tax officials "outrageous" and an uproar over his response to American deaths in Libya a "sideshow."
At a news conference with visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron, Obama tried to put his stamp on the... » more
5/13/13
news
By REUTERS

'24' returns to TV summer 2014
Emmy-winning television thriller "24" will return in the summer 2014 with its lead star, Kiefer Sutherland, after a four-year hiatus, Fox network said on Monday.
"24: Live Another Day" brings back Sutherland as counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer in the series that follows his race against the clock to foil presidential assassination attempts and chemical weapons attacks.
The... » more
5/13/13
style
By KRISTYNA KANE

Summer style guide for guys
Summer is knocking at the door. With bright board shorts, tanks, hoodies and casual footwear, this season’s fashion is inspired by cool, laid-back wave-riders.
Loomstate SRF + CTY reversible sweatshirt, $130; at loomstate.org (Above)
Ray-Ban sunglasses, $135; at Sunglass Hut stores

Tommy Hilfiger Surf Shack collection sweater, $128; at Tommy Hilfiger, 681 Fifth... » more
5/12/13
opinion
By amNY OPINION

Editorial: Voting in America is a privilege for citizens
Let's give City Councilman Daniel Dromm of Jackson Heights the benefit of the doubt. Let's assume he's just an idealist who thinks immigrants who've legally lived and worked in the city for six months have earned the right to vote in our municipal elections. The problem is, his motivations don't matter.
The idea is terrible.
It's unworkable. The New York City Board of Elections can't... » more
5/12/13
opinion
By RACHEL FIGUEROA-LEVIN

Figueroa-Levin: Haven't I been at this street fair before?
I remember the first street fair I ever went to. I had just moved to Manhattan and it appeared one morning on a closed-down stretch of Broadway across from my building. I thought it was fantastic. There was a ton of food, music and a bunch of vendors selling everything from tweezers to glass beads to those retro-looking tin signs praising coffee.
I remember the second street fair I ever went... » more
5/12/13
news
By KELLY WEILL

$350 million Powerball jackpot is 3rd highest ever
The Powerball lottery jackpot rose to $350 million after no tickets matched Saturday night's numbers. The next drawing is Wednesday night.
The new jackpot is the third-largest Powerball prize in history, topping the $338.3 million jackpot awarded to a New Jersey winner this March.
The new jackpot has drawn a rush of ticket sales. But chances of a winning single ticket are slim. Even... » more
5/12/13
sports
By AMNY

Eduardo Nunez placed on 15-day disabled list
In an expected move, the Yankees retroactively placed Eduardo Nunez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique before yesterday’s game against the Royals.
Nunez is replaced on the active roster by infielder Alberto Gonzalez, who comes up from Triple-A after the Yankees made a deal to acquire him from the Cubs on Thursday.
Nunez is hitting just .200 with no home runs and... » more