CULTURE

Despite reports surfacing Friday that Eddie Murphy was killed in a snowboarding accident in Switzerland the actor is alvie and well. His supposed death has been said to have taken place dozens of times throughout his career.

The iPad Mini is expected for an October release date, and yet another bit of evidence that it may launch soon has surfaced on the web. New iPad device codes have appeared on Instapaper developer?s Marco Arment?s logs, according to Mac Rumors.

"Tanning Mom" Patricia Krentcil got a little too toasted at a comic roast set up at a drag queen club for the tanorexic New Jersey woman who made national headlines for allegedly allowing her 13-year-old daughter to use a tanning booth.

It was 15 years ago today, viewers around the globe received the harrowing news that Diana Spencer, the greatly beloved Princess of Wales, had died after being fatally injured in a car crash in Paris; she was 36 years old at the time.

As Robin Roberts of "Good Morning America" begins her medical leave to undergo a bone marrow transplant, the Twitterverse and her "GMA" family are supporting the host of the morning program by using the hashtag #TeamRobin on Twitter.

Of the countless shows that transpire at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, one model of the thousands casted is bound to fall, trip, or stumble while strutting down the runway in long, flowy gowns and giant high heels. With New York Fashion Week around the corner, view the slideshow to see photos of the best trips and tumbles at shows throughout history.

It's not time to start picking out something blue or pink, but Holly Madison's boyfriend and expectant father Pasquale Rotella may be picking out something orange. The Playboy model's baby daddy may be heading to jail.

Chris Lighty, hip-hop mogul and founder of Violator entertainment, died earlier this week in an apparent suicide, and celebrities have mourned his loss via the social networking site Twitter

Lucimarian Tolliver Roberts, the mother of "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts, died on Thursday at the age of 88, according to Roberts's co-anchor George Stephanopoulos.

Teen bride Courtney Stodden is getting a lot more than just porn offers after turning 18-years-old this week. The wife of 52-year-old "Lost" actor Doug Hutchison is facing some divorce drama after her mom, Krista Keller, revealed her impending divorce to husband Alex Stodden.

Randy Jackson is officially off American Idol, sources connected to the hit Fox show tell TMZ. Thirty Mile Zone is reporting that Jackson, who's been a judge on the show since its beginning in 2002, is officially leaving the judge's table, but will still remain a part of the show as a "mentor."

As Clint Eastwood made his "surprise" appearance at the Republican National Convention and delivered his speech supporting Republican Mitt Romney and mocking President Obama, star power came to the fore ahead of November 6 elections even as Twitterati blasted his speech.

On July 13, "Rocky" star Sylvester Stallone lost his 36-year-old son, Sage Stallone. Los Angeles coroner's office announced that the actors son did not suffer from the speculated drug overdose, but rather a heart attack.

AMC's "The Walking Dead" knows how to keep fans wanting more. If you're hungry for the Oct. 14 premiere of season three, a new promo clip to keep you from gnawing off your neighbors arm has hit the web.

Kristen Stewart's hiding is almost over, as her new movie "On The Road" nears its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Stewart portrays Marylou, the 16-year old wife of one of the main characters. Stewart appears topless in the film, as many fans surmised when they saw her topless from behind in the movie trailer.

While rumors have been flying that LeAnn Rimes is currently in rehab dealing with drug addiction and an eating disorder, according to TMZ, the rumors are patently false. The singer did, however check herself into a voluntary treatment center as she is "dealing with a severe inability to cope with anxiety and stress."

Nickelodeon star Arianna Grande took to her Twitter account Thursday to answer questions from fans and her over 2 million followers. While much of social media was focusing on the Republican national convention and the Jersey Shore cancellation, Grande?s fans tweeted at her enough with the hashtag #askari for the mantra to become a nationally trending topic in the United States and more.

Actor Steve Franken has passed away, according to his wife, Jean, who said that her husband never gave up on acting, a pursuit he loved dearly.

Lohan's career, in contrast to her personal life, seems more promising than it has in years.

After 4chan and Reddit teamed up to send the reviled rapper Pitbull to the frozen wastelands of Kodiak, Alaska, the two groups of internet trolls are at it again, this time attempting to send Taylor Swift to perform an exclusive concert at a school for the deaf. Yes, for the deaf.

The trailer for the upcoming crime drama "The Iceman" was released on Thursday. The gritty biopic tells the story of serial killer Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon), who on the surface seemed to be a doting dad and caring husband.

"Teen Mom" might have ended but the drama continues with Farrah Abraham calling Gary Shirley a pig via Twitter after watching him fighting with Amber Portwood on the final episode, Us Weekly reported.

Fans of "90210" became over excited when the National Enquirer reported that the two rekindled their on-screen love like "it was 1992 all over again" after filming an "Old Navy" commercial together.

Jenni "Joww" Farley and the rest of the cast of "Jersey Shore" will be spending their last season together after MTV announced its cancelling the landmark reality series that brought us guidos, guidettes and grenades.

IBTimes gets a sneak peek of Czar by Cesar Galindo ahead of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. Meet the designer in his studio and get an exclusive look at his Spring 2013 collection before it hits the runway.

Chris Lighty reportedly committed suicide, reports are saying. The news that Lighty has passed was confirmed by Vibe and close friends.

All good things must come to an end, and the same goes for hit MTV show "Jersey Shore." After six seasons of fist pumping, fighting, tanning and smooshing, the cast of the "Jersey Shore" will be saying goodbye to Seaside.

Teen wife Courtney Stodden officially turned 18 on Thursday and the porn offers came pouring in, E! News reported. If she decides to accept any offers could the teenager become the next Jenna Jameson?

The rumored release date for Apple's iPhone 5 is quickly approaching, and it seems as if new allegedly leaked photos and speculations are surfacing each day. In the past week there have been numerous reports including images of what is said to be the assembled front panel of the iPhone 5. In the latest news to circulate across the Internet, Apple Insider has spotted a video and set of images which compare the front body of the iPhone 5 with that of the iPhone 4.