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• Aug 12, 2013

  One-Handed Fighter Nick Newell Wins 10th MMA Match, Remains Undefeated (VIDEO)

  One-handed fighter Nick Newell won his tenth consecutive fight Saturday against Keon Caldwell for the World Series of Fighting. The 27-year-old congenital amputee from Milford, Conn. managed to defeat his opponent with a guillotine-choke submission hold.

• Aug 9, 2013

  'Elysium' Movie Almost Starred Eminem; Reviews Divided on Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller (VIDEO)

  "Elysium," the dystopian thriller that mixes summer blockbuster CGI effects with a heavy-handed message about class inequality, starred Matt Damon but nearly casted Eminem in the lead role. The rapper turned the role down, and now that the sci-fi- thriller has been released, critics are divided on whether the film accomplished its main goal— entertaining the audience.

• Aug 9, 2013

  Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced With Swastikas, Racial Slurs: A 'Senseless Act,' Says Player's Widow (VIDEO)

  The Jackie Robinson statue that sits outside of MCU Park in Coney Island, New York was defaced with hateful racial slurs and swastikas, a manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones said Wednesday. The epithets were discovered around 8:30 a.m. on a statue of Robinson and teammate Pee Wee Reese standing together in a symbol of racial harmony.

• Aug 9, 2013

  Eminem Performs Classics for G-Shock 30th Anniversary Party; Warm-Up for New Album Release?

  Eminem surfaced for a rare hour-long performance Wednesday at a party for G-Shock's 30th Anniversary in New York City. The "Shock the World" party featured various star-studded guests, and even though the Detroit-born emcee didn't reveal any new material, he still excited the crowd with many older favorites.

• Aug 6, 2013

  George W. Bush Heart Surgery: Former President in 'High Spirits,' Says Rep

  George W. Bush's heart condition led to him having surgery Tuesday, and the former president is at the hospital recovering. The 67-year-old had a blockage in his artery, which required a stent being implanted to correct the problem.

• Aug 6, 2013

  Terrence Howard Accused of Beating Ex-Wife Michelle Ghent; Actor Says She Pepper-Sprayed Him

  Terrence Howard was accused of beating his ex-wife in a dispute recently in Costa Rica, according to reports. However, the actor claims that his former wife, Michelle Ghent, threatened his family and maced him, and that he also never laid a hand on her.

• Aug 6, 2013

  Lindsay Lohan on Oprah: Media Mogul Asks Tough Questions, Gets Serious About Actress' Sobriety (VIDEO)

  Lindsay Lohan's interview with Oprah came with some tough questions from the media mogul. It was Lohan's first sit-down with anyone since completing her three-month stint in rehab, and the teaser for the interview was released Sunday.

• Aug 5, 2013

  Russell Brand Tour Has Katy Perry Jokes? I Was Going to Be A 'Monk' After Divorce

  Russell Brand's Katy Perry jokes addressed the time the celebrity couple was married for a little over a year, but painted the singer in a negative light. The comedian made crass jokes about sex with his ex-wife during a stand-up show in London last Wednesday.

• Aug 5, 2013

  Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Name New Baby Girl: Luna Encinas Cruz

  Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have reportedly found a name for their new baby girl: Luna Encinas Cruz. The baby was born several weeks ago, and Luna means "moon" in Spanish.

• Aug 5, 2013

  Weekend Box Office King is '2 Guns,' But 'Smurfs 2' Rules Overseas

  The weekend box office winner was "2 Guns," the action comedy starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, and although critics gave it decent reviews, audiences seemed to really like it. Coming up after the star power of "2 Guns" was "The Wolverine," but "Smurfs 2" seemed to have a very popular showing with foreign audiences overseas.