Conrad Bain of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Dead at 89

NEW YORK — Conrad Bain, a veteran stage and film actor who became a star in middle age as the kindly white adoptive father of two young African-American brothers in the TV sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” has died.

Bain died Monday of natural causes in his hometown of Livermore, Calif…

Oxygen Cancels 'All My Babies' Mamas' After Protests

Oxygen Media has pulled the plug on “All My Babies’ Mamas,” a reality special the network was developing about a musician who has fathered 11 children with 10 different mothers.

The network offered no reason for curtailing the project. In a statement issued Tuesday, Oxygen said that, “as part of…

Chicago Bears Hire Marc Trestman as New Head Coach

The Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith, hoping he can get the most out of quarterback Jay Cutler and make Chicago a playoff team on a consistent basis.

It’s the first head coaching job in the NFL for Trestman, a…

Helicopter Crashes in Central London, 2 Dead 13 Injured

LONDON — A helicopter crashed into a crane and fell on a crowded street in central London during rush hour on Wednesday, sending flames and black plumes of smoke into the air. The pilot and one person on the ground were killed and 13 others injured, officials said.

The helicopter crashed…

Bieber to Make Men's Leggings Next Hot Trend? We Hope Not!

They’re ba-ack! After rearing their ugly head briefly in late 2010, men’s leggings are hitting the runway in a desperate attempt to become an everyday wardrobe staple. Seeing them onstage on stars like Justin Bieber, Lenny Kravitz and Russell Brand is one thing, but if brands like…