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Model Chrissy Teigen was flamed by fans of the book series "Fifty Shades of Grey" after calling the best-selling erotica novel "horrendous."

"The Walking Dead" returns to AMC on Sunday, Feb. 9. Check out the new promo photo here.

After Chinese President Xi Jinping stopped in for lunch, a Chinese fast-food chain has seen a surge in applications for franchise investments.

2013 was a year filled with breakups, as many celebrity couples who seemed like they would last ended their unions.

Legalization of recreational marijuana use attracted more than 100 people to one of the first store openings, in Northglenn, Colo.

A Toronto-area mother gave birth to twin girls -- one born on New Year's Eve and the other on New Year's Day.

Check out which TV shows are premiering or returning on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

Phillip Joseph Smolinsky told a Pasco County sheriff's deputy that his girlfriend actually threw the banana at him, but evidence pointed to him as the culprit, according to authorities.

We read all the "Best of 2013" lists so you don't have to.

"Bates Motel" will re-open for a second season on A&E on Monday, March 3, 2014.

Ian Somerhalder is reportedly planning to get back with his former girlfriend and current "The Vampire Diaries" co-star, actress Nina Dobrev, in 2014.

Lindsey Duke, the model girlfriend of Central Florida QB Blake Bortles, may soon be as famous as Katherine Webb.

Goodbye, Gorgeous! Actor Luke Grimes is leaving "True Blood." His character, James, is being recast for the seventh and final season.

Rihanna celebrated the New Year at 40/40 club after a swanky dinner at her NYC penthouse, while Chris Brown spent time with Karrueche Tran.

In honor of LSU's Outback Bowl victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, Outback Steakhouse is giving away free Bloomin' Onions, provided you say two words to your server.

Episode 11 of "American Horror Story: Coven" will air on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. EST on FX.

From a single passenger in 1914 to more than 8 million a day in 2014, commercial air travel has come a long way in its first century.

AMSA began a helicopter-rescue operation for the 52 passengers stranded aboard the Russian vessel.

The actor's Make It Right Foundation has built homes for New Orleans' Katrina-damaged Lower Ninth Ward.

Miley Cyrus, miffed at the media for missing out on her latest stunt, tweeted about her New Year kiss moment.

Dubai's fireworks display, in the wee hours of 2014, shattered the previous Guinness World Record held by Kuwait in style.

A compilation of James Avery's best moments as Uncle Phil from his "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" days.

Many forecasters are adamant that New York will get significant snowfall, but just how much will depend on Hercules’ track.

One of the most common resolutions for the new year is to lose weight. But are there diets you should avoid trying? Check out these crazy diets.

What does supermodel Bar Refaeli's latest Instagram photo say about beauty trends in 2014?

Cassie spent NYE on vacation, while P. Diddy hosted a party with guests such as Drake and Rick Ross. Are they broken up?

Complications relating to surgery for an undisclosed illness thought to be at issue.

Lush Southern Calfornia venue is the setting for celeb nuptials.

Is this the diet you should be on for 2014? Check out the facts - and recipes - for this popular diet.