Investigators have seized $1.1 million in cash from a Little Italy flat - profits from a huge marijuana money-laundering ring with possible ties to organized crime, the Daily News has learned. It is "by far" the biggest stash ever seized in the city linked to a marijuana ring, city special narcotics prosecutor Bridget Brennan said. "Marijuana, and particularly Canadian Bud, is clearly big bucks," Brennan said.… Continue
This picture taken on February 2, 2010 in Nice, southeastern France, shows a President Barack Obama carnival character. The 126th Nice's Carnival, which will run from February 12 until February 28, 2010 on the French Riviera, will celebrate the 'King of the Blue Planet.'
We hear the crooner has had his latest CD, which was supposed to be released Sunday, pushed back until March 30.
Why the delay? A source at the "Confessions" singer's record company says Jive Records refused to put Usher's album out until he signs with a new management firm.
Apparently the crooner and his mother -- and former manager-- Jonetta Patton are officially on the outs and… Continue
Sex sells - and this time it was for a good cause.
An Ohio strip joint aiming to improve its image used titillation to help needy earthquake victims in Haiti, scoring nearly $1,000 this weekend for International Services of Hope/IMPACT, according to the Toledo Blade.
"It was pretty hard to find an organization that wants to deal with an adult entertainment establishment," Marilyn's on Monroe's general manager, Kenny Soprano, told… Continue
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, will plead not guilty Monday morning when he is arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges ... sources tell TMZ.
We're told the plan is for Dr. Murray to arrive at the courthouse 20 - 30 minutes before the arraignment -- which sources tell us will be at 1:30 PM PT. He will surrender voluntarily.
Law enforcement sources tell us 20 L.A. County Sheriff's deputies will be at the courthouse,… Continue
The New Orleans Saints, longtime residents of the bottom of the NFL barrel, now stand at the pinnacle of American sports. A thrilling Super Bowl XLIV ended with the Saints on top, 31-17.
The New Orleans Saints are world champions. That feels so weird -- and so great -- to say.
Two big plays did it for the Saints. First, obviously, was the brain-rattling Tracy Porter(notes) interception of… Continue
The legacy of rapper Big Pun is being honored today (February 7) as his son releases a tribute record titled “Glamour Life 2010.”
Big Pun died of a massive heart attack on February 7, 2000. He is survived by his wife his ex-wife, Lisa Rios and three children, including his son, rapper “Baby Pun.”
Baby Pun has teamed with rappers Terminology, AC and Realm Reality to release “Glamour Life 2010,” which is a tribute to his father’s original 1998 track, which… Continue
Hip-Hop star Nelly has joined with DUB Edition magazine and Ford to create his very own limited edition 2011 Ford Mustang GT.
The vehicle was modified to adhere to Nelly’s personal style. It features a black gloss exterior paint job, 22-24 inch rims, Pirelli tires, and black racing stripes.
Inside, the DUB edition car offers leather trim and a JL Audio system equipped with two 12-inch subwoofers, rear headrests, a message center,… Continue
Mayweather-Mosley Release First Statements Since Fight Signing
Now that both men have officially signed on for their May 1 superfight, Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley have begun the inevitable subtle trash talk against each other.
In the wake of his sensational knockout of Antonio Margarito last January, Mosley had launched a campaign to get Mayweather in the ring, even going as far to call out Floyd face to face in the ring… Continue
TOKYO - A strong earthquake shook several small islands off Japan's southern coast on Sunday, rattling buildings over 100 miles away in Taiwan and causing officials to temporarily issue a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the earthquake hit at 3:10 p.m. (0610 GMT; 2:10 a.m. EDT) and registered magnitude 6.6. The U.S. Geological Survey measured it at 6.4. Japanese officials… Continue
They're the anti-Red Bulls. After nearly a decade of exploding energy drink sales, a new batch of relaxation tonics is creeping onto store shelves in the city - one drowsy shot at a time. The nonalcoholic drinks with slumbering names like iChill, RelaxZen and Dream Water are marketed to teens trying to wind down or adults who have trouble falling asleep. "I was knocked out cold," said NYU senior Mona Asinovski, 20, after drinking a 2.5-ounce Dream… Continue
Former NFL star Warren Sapp was arrested by Miami Beach police this afternoon and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery stemming from an allegedly violent confrontation with his girlfriend.
According to the Miami Beach Police Department, Sapp is accused of attacking his girlfriend of two years at around 5:00 AM Saturday at the Shore Club Hotel.
According to the arrest report, the alleged victim had "a… Continue
Kelly Clarkson has no problem with Taylor Swift's record label defending her off-key performance at the Grammys.
But don't go bad-mouthing "American Idol," or the singers the hit show has spawned.
After the multi-Grammy winning Swift turned in a shockingly off-key performance with Stevie Nicks at Sunday night's big awards show, her label's boss, Scott Borchetta, came to the… Continue