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NFL star Chad Johnson allegedly hit his now estranged wife, Evelyn Lozada throughout their relationship

After a magnitude 7.6 earthquake Wednesday rocked Costa Rica, a popular Central American destination for North American travelers, the tourism board released a statement reassuring visitors that the industry is “operating normally.”

The NBC news legend, who had just appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," was taken by ambulance to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., out of an "abundance of caution."

Are you ready to have your minds blown 'Twi-hards?' Thursday night the MTV Video Music Awards will not only be filled with the hottest stars, but with fangs too! The "Twilight" franchise will be debuting a brand new trailer for the final installment in the series, "Breaking Dawn: Part 2." Catch a preview of it here!

Get ready for "The Walking Dead" to return with a bang! AMC has finally released the official poster for season three of their hit series, and we've got the picture!

Kristen Stewart may have broke Robert Pattinson's heart when her affair with married "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders leaked, but the "Twilight" actress is still carrying a torch for her co-star. Despite keeping a low profile since the photos of her affair were published, Stewart was photographed at LAX on Wednesday. While her appearance in general was noteworthy, it was her attire that really made headlines.

Ten months after betting the company on the success of the Kindle Fire, Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos plans to redouble his effort Thursday when he displays its successor as well as new members of the Kindle e-reader line in California.

Kate Middleton is allegedly pregnant with her first child, new reports claimed on Wednesday.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are going to appear together at the MTV Video Music Awards, but don't get too excited yet "Twi-hards," the former couple will only be sharing a screen together.

The pictures from the first official photo shoot of "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's baby son Lorenzo Dominic will appear in the new issue of People magazine this week.

After Chicago rapper Lil' Jojo was killed on Tuesday night his rival Chief Keef laughed at the situation on Twitter. This situation follows the news that Lupe Fiasco was worried about young rappers like Cheif Keef.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" casting rumors are just that, rumors-- and E. L. James took to Twitter to make sure that everyone knows it whether it's concerning James Deen, Ryan Gosling or Ian Somerhalder.

Nintendo’s Wii U has been rumored for a November release date for quite some time now, and yet another alleged leak has pointed to a console launch during that month. Video Product Distributors, a wholesale media distribution company affiliated with companies such as Amazon and Newegg, has listed three Wii U bundles with a Nov. 11 release date.

Eddie Murphy has been cast in the role of Axel Foley for the upcoming CBS show "Beverly Hills Cop." Fans around the Internet hope his son, the star of the show, will be played by Donald Glover, Jay Pharoah, and other comedic actors.

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Amanda Bynes has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run, TMZ reported.

Promoting Jason Biggs' Twitter is being referred to as a "mistake" by Nickelodeon after he made vulgar, misogynistic tweets that reflected on the children's television network.

Judy Blume, author of popular teen fiction books such as "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," announced on her blog that she was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and has already undergone treatment.

Pippa Middleton, younger sister to the Duchess of Cambridge, made a splash this weekend when she jumped the pond to New York. In addition to taking in all the local sights, the 28-year-old British socialite was also linked to a number of different eligible bachelors, including wealthy hotelier Andre Balazs, who reportedly hosted her during the trip.

Kim Kardashian is ready to have kids, she told talk show host Barbara Walters on "The View."

Friday's SmackDown was filmed on Sept. 4 at the I Wireless Center in Moline, Ill.World Champion Sheamus faced ramifications for inadvertently attacking Ricardo Rodriguez on RAW, Wade Barrett made his comeback, and Titus O'Neil and Darren Young became no. 1 contenders again.

Rumored supply chain issues may have an impact on the release date for the iPhone 5, as it was reported that Sharp Co is behind schedule in producing the device's display. However, this influence may not be a negative one. New analysis has found that constraints have actually had a positive effect on Apple's stock price, reports Apple Insider.

Judy Blume announced on Wednesday that she is suffering from breast cancer. The 74-year-old author shared her ordeal via her blog. In a post titled "!@#$% Happens,"

Country music star Kellie Pickler buzzed off her blonde locks as a show of support for her best friend from childhood, who is battling breast cancer.

Posted on the activist website Change.org, a petition launched by user Mary Rickles of San Francisco said Erickson's continued presence on the network damages the value of the CNN brand. The petition is circulating under the name "CNN: Fire Erick Erickson."

The dead are coming...back! On Oct. 14 "The Walking Dead" will return to AMC for its third season, and show runner Glen Mazzara promises it will send spine-tingling shivers.

While Beyonce does not seem to be opening up to reality star Kim Kardashian, ignoring her at the recent "Made in America" Festival, rapper Kanye West cannot stop gushing over his girlfriend

Nokia and Microsoft held a joint press conference on Sept. 5 in New York to officially unveil new Windows Phone 8 devices. Nokia announced its flagship smartphone known as the Lumia 920, which has received some noticeable upgrades in the specs department.

A video showing Transportation Security Administration officers testing travelers’ drinks at a departure gate in Columbus, Ohio, over Labor Day weekend has ignited a new round of condemnation for the oft-criticized agency. The TSA, however, says the policy is nothing new.