by Mike Krumboltz Before becoming the face of CNN, Anderson Cooper led an interesting, and sometimes, tragic life. On his new talk show "Anderson," the news anchor spoke with his mother, former fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt, to discuss the death of his brother Carter Vanderbilt Cooper. Carter committed suicide in 1988 when he jumped from the 14th floor of his family's penthouse apartment in Manhattan. He was 23 at the time of his death. Anderson was just 21.

by Mike Krumboltz It's a sad fact of life that children go missing all the time. In New Mexico and Germany, two young adults )who were children when they went missing( have been found. The unrelated cases have caused a massive amount of interest on the Web. In New Mexico, a teenager is claiming to be Robbie Romero . Robbie went missing 11 years ago at the age of 7. The case was treated as an unsolved homicide case, though no body was ever found. For years, Ronnie Romero,

by Vera H-C Chan The first role that Brad Pitt won an award for, he hated. Maybe hate is a strong word, but Pitt describes his experience as the brooding, self-loathing Louis de Pointe du Lac in the 1994 film " Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles ," as "miserable." In a nicely self-deprecating cover story for the September 23 Entertainment Weekly issue , the actor recalls his "six months in the )expletive( dark" wearing contact lenses, makeup,

by Mike Krumboltz The state of New Jersey's Economic Development Authority will pay $420,000 in costs associated with the production of the hugely popular )and hugely controversial( MTV series "Jersey Shore." News that the government will help pay for a show that does little to enrich the state's image hasn't gone unnoticed. According to Philadelphia's WPVI-TV ,

by Mike Krumboltz The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into who may be responsible for leaking private photos hacked from the cell phone of actress Scarlett Johansson. The two photos depict Johansson in various stages of undress. An FBI official told Fox News , "The FBI is aware of the alleged hacking incident and is looking into it." Fox News also reports that the FBI is already investigating whether other celebrities, including Vanessa Hudgens and Jessica Alba,

by Mike Krumboltz News anchors are supposed to read the news, not make it. But we're more than happy to make an exception for two reporters from Philadelphia's Fox 29 morning show, "Good Day." After interviewing Kim and Kourtney Kardashian on the air, Mike Jerrick and Sheinelle Jones thought the cameras had stopped rolling. They hadn't. As soon as they said their goodbyes to the Kardashians, who were promoting a line of clothes, the anchors began making fun of the two sisters.

by Mike Krumboltz Justin Bieber wears what's comfortable - it's as simple as that. The pop sensation rocked the red carpet at Dolce & Gabbana's Fashion's Night Out event in New York City, where he spoke aobut his own fashion choices, including women's jeans. Bieber spoke to Life & Style magazine about his affinity for ladies' jeans. "I've worn women's jeans before because they fit me. It's not a trend; it's just, whatever works, works." Again, Justin says this isn't a trend,

by Mike Krumboltz President Obama spoke for several minutes from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He used the occasion to remember and honor those who died in the attacks as well as the two million Americans who have gone to war over the past ten years ago. Obama remarked that Americans have been defended by those who choose to serve in our armed forces. He also commented that while the wages of war are great, war is never glorious.

by Mike Krumboltz 'Never forgotten. Forever grateful.' To help honor the victims of 9/11, director Spike Lee filmed a unique and moving tribute to the New York Fire Department. Lee, working with State Farm, filmed roughly 150 children from New York serenading members of the FDNY to the tune of Jay-Z and Alicia Key's smash-hit "Empire State of Mind." This version was conducted by James Davis Jr.

by Mike Krumboltz On the tenth anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks in American history, memorial ceremonies, speeches, and dedications remind people of what was lost. Amid the grieving and reflection, many remember that today is also the National Day of Service. The idea came about in 2002. The families and loved ones of the victims sought to honor the sacrifices of all those who perished in the attacks on September 11, 2001,

by Mike Krumboltz After the attacks on 9/11, "Never Forget" became a kind of slogan, a way to honor the victims and heroes of that horrific day. President George W. Bush took that sentiment to heart. Following the aftermath of the attacks, Bush met with families of the victims. One woman, Arlene Howard, approached the president and gave him a police badge. The badge belonged to her son, George Howard,

by Mike Krumboltz Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The somber occasion will be commemorated in a variety of ways across the United States. Below are some of the biggest events scheduled and who will attend. President Barack Obama will have a busy day , visiting Ground Zero in New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. He is also scheduled to attend an interfaith prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral.

by Mike Krumboltz Want to feel like a wimp? Then, by all means, go see " Warrior ." The fight flick focuses on what it takes to survive in the brutal world of mixed martial arts. Spoiler alert: It's not easy. Tom Hardy )"Inception," "The Dark Knight Returns"( and Joel Edgerton )"Animal Kingdom," "The Thing"( play brothers who clash in the ring. Both actors went through rigorous training sessions to get into shape for their roles. This isn't lost on the masses.

by Claudine Zap Remember those imaginary supercool, self-lacing shoes worn by Marty McFly in " Back to the Future II "? Well, the future is now: Nike has created its own version of the shoes and is auctioning off 1,500 pairs of the special-edition sneaker on eBay. Proceeds will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation . Plus, the proceeds will be matched , effectively doubling the amount that will go toward Parkinson's research. Michael J. Fox,

by Michael Krumboltz Gossip blog TMZ is reporting that Sam Poueu, a contestant from the ninth season of "The Biggest Loser," is in critical condition in a San Francisco hospital after falling several stories from a building a few days ago. Poueu, who didn't win on "The Biggest Loser" but was a fan favorite and lost 142 pounds during his run, is currently recovering in the intensive-care unit. TMZ writes that, according to sources, Poueu "suffered a pelvic injury,

by Claudine Zap The longest-tenured model for " The Price Is Right " has filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually harassed by two producers for the game show, Michael G. Richards and Adam Sandler )not the actors with the same names(. When model Lanisha Cole left the show in 2010, she was a " fan favorite ," whose job was to reveal actual prices of household items to the viewing audience and contestants. But she alleges that backstage, for about a year,

by Mike Krumboltz Is the incarceration of Amanda Knox coming to an end? The American college student and her then boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were found guilty of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007. Knox has long proclaimed her innocence. Now, after years in prison and countless court appearances, an Italian prosecutor says Knox and Sollecito are likely to be acquitted . According to the U.K.'s Telegraph,

by Claudine Zap Both are Oscar-winning actresses in their mid-40s. Both have gone through bad breakups. And both are stunningly beautiful. But Sandra Bullock and Halle Berry have something else in common that may be a surprise: The two started off as cheerleaders. And we've got the pictures to prove it. ) Click here for more photos of celebs with cheerleading pasts.( Before the A-listers were screen divas, the two rocked the pom poms, and in Halle's case, the splits.

by Mike Krumboltz The attacks on 9/11 changed the lives of billions - and few more so than Marcy Borders. Soon after the World Trade Center attacks, Borders was photographed covered in dust and ash from the fallout. The photo, taken by Stan Honda of AFP, was one of the iconic images from that terrible day. Borders has been through a lot in the 10 years since. There have been problems with depression and substance abuse, as well as lingering nightmares about Sept. 11.

by Claudine Zap As sure as temperatures cool and leaves start to change color, the question arises: Should the white wardrobe be stored along with bathing suits and sun hats? Traditionally, in the Northeast, a dress code was firm: The summer whites came out after Memorial Day and went away after Labor Day . Fashion historian Bronwyn Cosgrave remembers how, growing up, "You had this short season to wear white." But in the age of Lady Gaga , anything seems to go.