CULTURE

Gone are the days of solo trekking in Nepal. Government officials have announced that, beginning in September, all tourists who wish to trek in the country must be accompanied by at least one government-approved porter or guide.

The September issue of Marie Claire features Miley Cyrus on its cover, and possible news about her relationship with fiance Liam Hemsworth.

The Milton Hershey School has decided to allow an HIV-positive student to attend, after the Pennsylvania school initially rejected the teen’s application because of his illness.

Shock comic Jeffrey Ross’s ill-timed joke about the Aurora Shooting at the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr will now be censored from the show’s official broadcast on August 12 after receiving widespread criticism, says Comedy Central producer Jonas Larsen. Ross wasn't the only comedian to cross the line, though. Here are photos of four other comedians who crossed the line.

A joke involving the Aurora shooting massacre and alleged killer James Holmes will be cut from the Comedy Central Roast of Rosanne Barr when it airs Sunday, Aug. 12.

Kourtney Kardashian originally wanted to give birth to her daughter in the comfort of her own home, but after witnessing an at home water birth on Sunday night's episode of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the oldest of the "k-clan" changed her tune.

This month marks two landmark anniversaries -- the deaths Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, two of the world's most recognizable pop-culture icons, who also happen to be two of the highest-earning dead celebrities.

At the end of season seven "How I Met Your Mother" shocked fans when Victoria (Ashley Williams) rode off into the sunset with Ted (Josh Radnor)...in a wedding dress! Now viewers will find out who Victoria abandoned at the altar -- and it's a familiar face!

Attorneys deny gay rumors concerning Casper Smart. Smart is not the first famous male accused of being gay while in a heterosexual relationship

The battle between Macaulay Culkin and the National Enquirer, who reported last week of the his alleged addiction to heroin and other drugs, is heating up after the tabloid released a statement challenging the former "Home Alone" actor to a drug test despite Culkin's publicist blasting the report. The National Enquirer released the statement over the weekend to defend its original story detailing Culkin's heroin and drug addiction, even though his publicist said the report was false....

It looks like Khloe Kardashian may make the jump from reality TV star to celebrity guest host.

This Monday’s WWE RAW is being dubbed Shawn Michaels Appreciation Night, with an appearance from the Heart Break Kid set. The show will also be featuring WWE Champion CM Punk confronting new General Manager AJ Lee, as well as Randy Orton and the rest of the WWE superstars.

In an effort to get her finances together, Nadya Suleman most commonly known as "Octomom" is seeking the highest bidder on a date auction website, exchanging a rendezvous for cash. Octomom, 37, reportedly created a profile on dating website WhatsYourPrice.com with an opening bid of $500 to go on a date with the highest bidder.

Elton John has declared Madonna’s career “over.”In an interview with Australia’s “Sunday Night” television program, John insulted the pop star, referring to her as a “c---“ and a “fairground stripper.”

After months of speculation and accusations of favoritism and compromising national security on the part of the Obama administration, Katherine Bigelow's new movie "Zero Dark Thirty" is finally revealed to the public in a new teaser trailer.

Set your DVR's because on Wednesday, August 15, Robert Pattinson will be speaking for the first time following his massive public break up with "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart.

Ruining the plans of literary geeks and high school English classes everywhere, Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" will be released in summer of 2013 instead of this December, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This season "Sesame Street' is bumping up its star power. The long running children's show will be hitting their impressive 43rd season this year, and plan on celebrating with a slew of stars ranging from funny man Steve Carrell to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

MTV may be known for churning out lowbrow properties, most notably "Jersey Shore," but it looks like they may be engaging in some quality programming this fall. The network's newest reality series, "Catfish," explores online relationships that are shrouded in lies.

Wagner wrote many tracts that vilified Jews (although his anti-Semitism was hardly unusual in 19th century Europe).

The biggest pay-per-view of the summer for World Wrestling Entertainment will be featuring DJ Pauly D of “The Jersey Shore” as well as WWE superstar Chris Jericho, who recently had a scheduling conflict resolved.

Adirondack State Park, the largest state-protected preserve in the contiguous United States, grew by 69,000 acres Sunday in the greatest single addition to the park in over a century.

"American Idol" hopefuls already have so much to look forward to as they wait in line and clutch their numbers on auditions days; the chance to showcase their vocals talents on national TV, the chance to compete in the world famous talent search, and ultimately the possibility that all their show buisness dreams can come true. This year, however, there could be a new reason for the singers to swell with excitement -- the chance to meet a Jonas brother.

Reality star Kim Kardashian tweeted steamy new bikini pictures on Sunday, taken underwater.

Tropical Storm Ernesto, the fifth of just six named storms in 2012, has caused nearly a half-dozen cruise ships to scramble their schedules in the Western Caribbean.

Another actor has found himself trapped within the ‘Asylum’ walls of season two of “American Horror Story.” Blake Sheldon (not Adam Levine’s ‘Voice’ co-star Blake Shelton), has been cast in the upcoming season of FX’s hit series.

Rap star Lil Wayne is planning on giving his fans a short break from his music for a while. In a phone interview to DJ Drama on Atlanta's Hot 107.9 radio show, Lil Wayne said that he is going to get on his skateboard and concentrate on skating instead of Rap, for a while.

Rapper Drake released a new single Sunday titled "Enough Said," featuring singer Aaliyah, who passed away 10 years ago.

If a Los Angeles woman is telling the truth, then actress Amanda Bynes has once again found herself in trouble with the law over a hit and run. Bynes has been accused of not one, not two, but a whopping three hit and run incidents within the past three months.