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Lauryn Hill Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Heat wave is the No. 1 weather-related killer in the U.S. Though the heat wave began to subside on the East Coast Sunday, heat advisories remain in effect in the region and across the country.

ay Cutler, 28, may had dumped Kristin Cavallari, 24, but a friend of the "Hills" start told People.com that the Chicago Bear quarterback was too controlling in the relationship.

At Comic-Con in San Diego, Calif. Saturday, producers unveilved the images of Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth and Sam Clfalin in the new movie "Snow White and the Huntsman."

It was after visiting the Galapagos and studying the endemic wildlife that inhabit the islands that a young Charles Darwin developed his Theory of Evolution.

Rehab singer Amy Winehouse is suspected to have died after consuming a lethal cocktail of drugs and drinks even as she tried to snap out of a break-up, though official autopsy results are yet to be out.

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 42 birthday in Miami; comes close to deal with "American Idol"

Microsoft has received considerable criticism after a small PR account for Xbox encouraged its Twitter followers to remember the recently deceased singer Amy Winehouse by purchasing her last album on the company's entertainment marketplace, Zune.

Mila Kunis is ranked at no. 16 in FHM Sexiest Women in the World.

The official story of the 33 trapped Chilean miners will find its way to a theater near you in the coming years as Hollywood announces a new film produced by Mike Medavoy with a screenplay by "Motorcycle Diaries" writer Jose Rivera.

Amy Winehouse was found dead on Saturday at age 27, as friends claimed that the troubled soul singer was binging on ectstasy and alcohol.

Here is a slideshow which collates headlines from major newspapers on the death of some of high-profile celebrities who became casualties of drug abuse early in their life:

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Call have reportedly called off their engagement, according to People.com. The former couple was engaged for about three months. Cavallari, a former "Hills" star, announced her engagement to the Chicago Bear quarterback in April.

Justin Timberlake is on a role...many, many roles! The former boy band-er has had a successful music career with N'Sync and later rose to even higher fame with his solo hits. However, its been a little while since we heard a tune from Timberlake, because he has been serenading us as an actor in more than one film this year. He stared in "Bad Teacher" with Cameron Diaz and Jason Segal which was released early this summer. The hit comedy "Friends with Benefits" co-staring Mila Kunis...

Wedding bells can be heard for former reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and NFL quarterback Jay Cutler.

The New York Department of Parks and Recreation is auctioning off 'urban-camping' spots in many city parks. Put in an application Wednesday for a chance to camp out in your favorite city oasis.

An autopsy is underway in London to determine the cause of death of troubled singer Amy Winehouse. The 27-year-old Winehouse of "Rehab" fame was found dead in her apartment on Saturday.

Drop in self-esteem in children can be handled effectively if one knows the reason behind it. Here are some factors which affect the 'key of growth' in kids.

Selena Gomez, the teen fashion icon is best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series "Wizards of Waverly Place." She featured in films and has starred in the television movies "Another Cinderella Story," "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie," and "Princess Protection Program." She made her starring theatrical film debut in "Ramona and Beezus."

The Back to Black singer was found dead by police yesterday at her home in North London, following which tributes have been pouring in from across the world.

The "Watch the Throne Tour" begins on Sept. 22 in Detroit. 24 dates and several cities including Toronto, Chicago, San Jose, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Vancouver and East Rutherford are on the list for tour stops--and reports suggest that there are more to come!

Officials at the Alaska Volcano Observatory warn that a remote Alaskan volcano may be poised for its next big eruption. The 5,676-foot Cleveland Volcano lies directly under commercial airline flight paths between North America and Asia.

An autopsy on British singer Amy Winehouse, who was found dead at the weekend, will be carried out Monday, police said, as her parents thanked well-wishers at a makeshift shrine outside the 27-year-old's north London home.

The popular Comic Book convention was revisited by several notable stars in San Diego this past weekend. Stars including Justin Timberlake, Steven Spielberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Peter Jackson met a multitude of devoted fans at Comic Con 2011. Among the VIPs at this years convention was the "Twilight" gang promoting the last film in the series: "Breaking Dawn." Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Robert Pattinson dish on what to look forward to in the next film out this fall!

Katy, 26, is followed by Adele and Kanye West with seven nominations each. Next on the list is Bruno Mars with four nods followed by Beyonce', Eminem, Lady Gaga, 30 Seconds to Mars and Nicki Minaj having three nods each.

It was at Comic-Con on Saturday when Kristen Stewart's first ever picture as "Snow White" was revealed, and she didn't look like a damsel in distress at all. She was dressed in medieval armor, holding a large shield.

One of the major highlights of Comic-Con 2011 is Cosplay or (costume play) as tens of hundreds of people wore costumes and accessories to represent their favorite characters.

Amy Winehouse died on Saturday in her London home.