CULTURE

The Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has created quite a name for herself in the acting industry, dazzling audiences with dark performances such as “Black Swan” to light and charming romantic comedy roles such as “No Strings Attached.” With such a widespread reputation, it’s nearly impossible to stay out of the spotlight. Rumors ranging from marriage plans, to hidden pregnancies and catfights have roamed the Internet, and here are the top five contenders.

Ironically enough, while in the midst of a fight with Joe Francis, Madonna stripped down for the cover of her new single, “Girl Gone Wild,” which Francis believes violated infringement laws.

Many of the passengers on Flight 5124 feared for their lives Monday night when their plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Designers at Milan Fashion Week stitched velvet roses and gilded threads on embroidered winter fabrics seeking to lure the kinds of consumers who can still afford to splash out on luxury clothes during a period of financial austerity across Europe.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, more viewers tuned in for this year’s Grammy Awards than this past Sunday’s Oscar ceremony. The Academy Awards raked in 39.3 million total viewers, a boost of 1.4 million to their usual audience. But it wasn’t enough to outshine the Grammy telecast, which drew in 39.9 million viewers earlier this month.

Julia Roberts is gracing the cover of Vanity Fair’s April issue.

Angelina Jolie had all eyes on her on the 2012 Oscars red carpet. The 38-year-old mother of six flaunted her figure -- particularly her right leg -- in a black velveteen, strapless Atelier Versace gown with a thigh-high slit. Many noticed that the dress looked near-identical to one Jennifer Aniston wore in 2010. Who do you think looked better?

The Black Swan co-stars attended this year's Academy Awards with matching (sparkly) rings. Are they secretly married?

Frankfurt airport operator Fraport and airline Lufthansa will seek an injunction after trade union GdF urged control tower staff to join walkouts by airfield staff at Europe's third largest airport.

Is @AngiesRightLeg a sign of the apocalypse?

Pop megastar Lady Gaga is known for referring to her fans and admirers as “little monsters.” But a cameo role in the upcoming third installment of “Men in Black” might cast her as the creature.

“The World’s Biggest Party” just got a little smaller in The City of Samba, Keith Loutit's tilt-shift look at Rio Carnival.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Oscars 2012 red carpet look was surely one of the most coveted. The actress stepped out in a stark white Tom Ford gown with matching cape, glittering Anna Hu jewels and Jimmy Choo Koko Platform Sandals. She had skin by St. Tropez done by makeup artist Leslie Lopez. Here's how you can create Gwyneth Paltrow's Oscars red carpet look.

Jennifer Lopez definitely knows how to turn lemons into lemonade. The 42-year-old singer used the buzz surrounding her rumored Oscars wardrobe malfunction to promote her new Web site, jenniferlopez.com.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has been reached by the French fishing ship Travignon is being towed the Allegra toward the Seychelles' main islands.

Callista Gingrich entered the limelight when her husband, Newt Gingrich, first announced his bid for the 2012 GOP nomination. Mrs. Gingrich has certainly had to deal with her fair share of scrutiny. From her relationship with Newt, to her crazy eyes, to her peculiar hair, Callista Gingrich has been judged from all angles. Now, the world gets a glimpse at her Neiman Marcus shopping habits.

(VIDEO) Dangerous Landing of United Flight With No Front Wheel at Newark: Miraculous Escape with all Passengers Safe

Maria Menounos, Gavin DeGraw, Gladys Knight and more.

Angelina Jolie's Oscars leg pose while on the red carpet has turned into an Internet sensation. It is doubtful that even Ms. Jolie could have predicted her awkward right-leg-out stance would garner this much attention. Jolie's leg has spawned a Tublr, Twitter Handle and a meme.

The teenager, who is believed to be behind a shooting Monday in a cafeteria of Chardon High School, Ohio, that killed one student and injured four others rarely spoke about his tumultuous family life.

Within a month from the release of first close-up pictures of the “uncontacted” Mashco-Piro tribe of Peru, concerns regarding “human safaris” allegedly threatening the tribe have surfaced.

Costa Allegra Cruise Ship Hit by Fire: Capsized Costa Concordia Sinks; Sister Ship Stuck and Adrift in Pirate-Ridden Seas (PHOTOS)

The family of T.J. Lane, the teen suspected of opening fire in the cafeteria of a suburban Cleveland high school, killing one student and wounding four others in the Ohio shootings, has sent their condolences to the family of Daniel Parmertor, the slain student.

In an amusing development, the Iranian government has hailed the country's first win at the Oscars, beating four contenders including one from Israel, as a victory over its rival Jewish state.

Oscar 2012 Red Carpet Fashion Watch: Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities this Year (PHOTOS)

As fashion connoisseurs and red carpet followers turned their attention to the 84th Oscar Academy Awards, the First Lady of the U.S. made a glamorous entry at the White House dressed in a dazzling sequined cream gown.

Renown street artist creator of the famous Obama Hope image plead guilty to contempt in Federal court Friday; we examine a few other art-related crimes.

A Czech writer and publisher made headlines after discovering seven paintings owned by one of the bloodiest tyrants in history.

Is it too soon?