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Decrying the recent mass shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin -- as well as gun violence in general -- the infamous serial killer David Berkowitz told the New York Daily News on Friday that "society has to take the glory out of guns."

It's been a rough week for people with the last name "Witherspoon." First, Reese was allegedly killed off in a bad Twitter rumor that circulated. Now, John Witherspoon best known for his role in the "Wayans Brothers" and "Friday" movies, and not to be confused with the blonde bombshell's bigamist dad -- was reported dead in the Twitterverse.

opular humorist, David Rakoff lost his battle with cancer on Thursday at the age of 47.

There have been numerous alleged leaks concerning Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox 720, but most of them have focused on the console’s hardware or its release date. However, the latest reportedly leaked bit of information revealed some details on the next iteration of the company’s motion-based gameplay device, known as the Kinect 2.

Kim Kardashian is allegedly so ready to take her relationship with rapper and producer Kanye West to the next level that she has already stopped taking birth control in the hopes to get pregnant, reported In Touch Weekly on Thursday.

Swimmer Ryan Lochte conquered the pool during the 2012 London Olympics. Now the gold medalist may try to take over reality television, either by appearing on "The Bachelor" or "Dancing with the Stars."

As fashion designer Jessica Simpson gives up alcohol in an effort to lose her baby weight, her father, former minister Joe Simpson, is drinking a bit too much of it and was arrested for DUI.

While not much is known about Kanye West's new album, it was just recently revealed that EDM superstar Skrillex will be featured on the rapper's latest project.

Less than a month after Sylvester Stallone’s son Sage was found dead of an apparent drug overdose, his sister Toni Ann Filiti has been hospitalized, according to the New York Post. Filiti, half-sister to both Sylvester and Frank Stallone, entered UCLA hospital in critical condition, suffering from lung cancer.

TLC is gearing up for a new show set to debut later this month that will give viewers a peek at the lives of conjoined twins, Abigail and Brittany Hensel. In spite of sharing one body, fused together at the torso, the twins have miraculously lived to reach the age of 22.

Brazilian lawmakers have approved a bill that reserves half of the spots in the country's prestigious federal universities for racial minority graduates of the public school system in a bid to provide them with equitable access to the higher education.

Lady Gaga has made her career on shocking the public and in the upcoming issue of Vogue magazine, the pop star said that despite her fame she is still able to dance topless in bars and have sex in public places.

US Weekly reported on Tuesday that Gillian Anderson and her partner of six years, Mark Griffiths, had split. Almost immediately,, rumors of a romance with her "X-Files" costar, David Duchovny began to take shape.

Children’s songwriter Raffi Cavoukian took to Twitter today to clear up some misunderstanding about his song ‘Baby Beluga,’ after the death of Kavna, a Beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium who inspired Cavoukian’s song more than 30 years ago.

Toya Wright has called "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star K. Michelle "schizophrenic" after she reportedly said Wright's husband Memphitz abused her. K. Michelle promptly responded to the claim via Twitter.

While the 2012 Olympic Games in London will be remembered for the great athletic performances and decidedly British opening ceremony, fans are certain to remember the tone that was set by the song “Chariots of Fire.” It started with Mr. Bean’s skit that was one of the water-cooler moments of the beginning of the Oympics and most recently caught fans’ attention when it was played at Wembley during the soccer medal ceremony on Thursday.

Apple's iPhone 5 is expected for a September release date, and as the month draws near the rumor mill has been churning harder than ever. Early on Thursday, a new set of reportedly leaked photos have found their way to the web, according to Apple Insider.

"Love & Hip Hop" star Mimi Faust punched fellow cast mate Stevie J outside a Hollywood night club earlier this week.

Actress Kate Bosworth, known for her roles in "Blue Crush" and "21," is engaged to Michael Polish, Just Jared reports.

Last year FX had viewers frightened and completely hooked to "American Horror Story." The success of the new series can be seen with their 17 Emmy nominations, yet the show creators decided to throw the towel in and start from scratch.

Thursday would have been Whitney Houston's 49th birthday.

Part of the hilarity of ABC's "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23" is that James Van Der Beek plays an exaggerated version of himself. Well the Beek from the 'Creek' is going to have some competition this season when other stars pop up on the new comedy.

Since the film adaptation of "Fifty Shades of Grey" was announced in March, speculation about who will play the role of Christian Grey has run wild.

Mount Tongariro, a long-dormant volcano on New Zealand’s North Island, erupted Monday night. Now, tourists are eager to check out the changed landscape along one of the nation's most popular treks.

Aloha! Welcome to paradise.

It looks like NBA Star Lebron James is not the only celebrity suffering from a receding hairline. Supermodel Naomi Campbell shows the damage that weaves and hair extensions can do

"Glee's" Chris Colfer has just begun his literary career, but he's already planning on exploring new genres. Colfer's first novel, a middle-grade fantasy titled "The Land of Stories," was released on July 17 and debuted at #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. Now Colfer will turn his attention to young adult books. The 22-year old actor will release "Struck By Lightening - The Carson Phillips Journal," a novelization of his film "Struck By Lightening"

Joanna Krupa of "The Real Housewives of Miami" hit the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Tuesday in a bikini that caused two nip slips for the 33-year-old Polish model.

Porn star Sunny Leone has caused protests with her film debut in “Jism 2.” After the release of Leone’s first Bollywood appearance, Indian mobs burned an effigy of the film’s director.