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By Floyd Allen | December 31, 2013 7:58 PM EST

What a better way to greet the New Year from space? NASA astronauts will be welcoming 2014 from space and revelers at the New York’s Time Square will have the rare chance to watch the greetings from space.

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REUTERS NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins is seen during the spacewalk in this photo courtesy of NASA, received December 22, 2013. Two NASA astronauts, their spacesuits rigged with snorkels in case of a water leak, floated outside the International Space Station for 5-1/2 hours on Saturday, successfully completing the first steps to fix the outpost's cooling system. REUTERS/NASA/Handout

According to the PR Newswire, a video will be shown in from space by astronaut Mike Massimino. The video features Expedition 36 flight engineer Karen Nyberg who returned from space in November.

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Celebrity Splitville: Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Marriage on the Rocks?

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 Christmas 2013: Aussie Hunk, Liam Hemsworth Spends Holidays with Mom and Dad in Los Angeles

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Christmas 2013: Charlie Sheen Sends Hateful Messages to Ex-Wives, Child Protection Services on Christmas Eve

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By Floyd Allen | December 20, 2013 10:06 AM EST

Simon Cowell has confirmed that “The X Factor USA” is coming back on air for the fourth season, but not fellow judge, Latina singer, Demi Lovato.

The series creator has revealed Wednesday night that the 21-year old singer is rolling down her curtain for the Fox reality show.

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Singer Demi Lovato accepts the Choice TV Personality: Female Award at the Teen Choice Awards 2013. (Photo: Reuters)

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"I always knew she wasn't coming back because she's touring, so I knew that," said Cowell last Wednesday in a report by Billboard.

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By Floyd Allen | December 19, 2013 10:42 AM EST

 The Season 3 finale of “The X Factor USA” (TXFU) is happening this week, Episodes 25 and 26 of the Fox reality singing competition on live week 6 from Dec. 18 to 19, 2013.

Jeff Gutt is one of the top 3 finalists and he is singing for one million dollars and a contract this week on TXFU.

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REUTERS Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Antonio Reid pose with host Steve Jones at the world premiere of the television series ''The X Factor'' at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California. Oct 21, 2011.

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Does Jeff Gutt have the “X Factor” to be this year’s winner on “The X Factor USA?”

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Factor USA 2013: Alex & Sierra Profile - - A Look at America’s Sweethearts on Season 3 Top 3 Finalist [VIDEO]

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By Floyd Allen | December 19, 2013 12:32 PM EST

The moment Simon Cowell heard Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton, he knew that the American indie duo would capture America's hearts and in fact they did. Popularly known as Alex & Sierra, the couple has been the darling of the crowd since Day 1 on the "X Factor USA" 2013.

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Here’s the top things to know about “X Factor USA” Top 3 Finalist, Alex & Sierra :

America’s Sweethearts Alex and Sierra auditioned for the “X Factor USA” as a couple and they have subsequently gone under Simon Cowell’s “Group” act. They auditioned with the hit song, “Toxic” by Britney Spears after which the British mogul declared that “America will fall in love with them.”

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By Floyd Allen | December 19, 2013 6:28 PM EST

Carlito Olivero of "The X Factor USA" 2013 is one of the Top 3 finalists on the third season of the Fox reality singing competition. Touted as the underdog among the acts who made it to the grand finale, Olivero is likely to win the competition. With the combination of his sexy appeal and graciousness, he is bound to own the stage and capture the heart of America.

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Here are the top things to know about Carlito Olivero - -the “underdog” among the Top 3 Finalists on “The X Factor USA.”

His Act Carlito is one of the ten contestants mentored by Paulina Rubio in the Boys’ Act. With a soulful rendition of Rihanna’s “Stay,” Carlito got four "yes"from the judges and he made it to the Top Final 40. His song choices have earned him a spot on Top Final 16, through the “Four Chair Challenge,” the new twist introduced by the Fox’s reality show.

His Song List Simon Cowell told Carlito Olivero on Top 12, Live 4 that he doubted if he would be back after the show on 80s night. After Carlito's performance of "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, the British mogul expressed his doubts if he would be back the following week, noting that “he was a dancer who could sing.”

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But this did not discourage the 24-year old native from Chicago, Illinois and he apparently took all the advice and feedback from the judges and his mentor. This and his determination brought him to the grand finale on “The X Factor USA.”

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Australian Actor Hugh Jackman to Receive Top Honors from International Film Festivals [PHOTOS] Article Comments 0 2 05 Start Why Australian Actor Hugh Jackman Set to Be Honored in Upcoming International Film Festivals [PHOTOS] Hugh Jackman has been playing a good guy for real and in films and Mr. Nice Guy has continued to reap recognition for his contribution in films, including the top awards he is set to pick up in Spain and Switzerland this month of September 2013. Mr. Wolverine is expected to be honoured with two top awards at two separate international film festivals later this month. On September 27, Hugh is set to be handed the Donostia Award for Lifetime Achievement at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain. Another top award will be presented to the Aussie hunk the following day. He is set to receive the Golden Icon Award at the Zurick Film Festival in Switzerland, where his new film "Prisoners" will be featured at the gala premieres section. According to the Australian Associated Press, Zurich Film Festival director Karl Spoerri described Hugh as an actor “in a class by himself as a multi-talented entertainer with a global following.” "There is nothing he can't do and he proves this time and time again with every project he's involved in," Spoerri was quoted as saying in a statement.

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Ania Lisewska Wants to Sleep with 100,000 Men Around the World; See How she Plans to Complete her Bizarre Mission [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

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Meet Ania Lisewska, the Brunette Polish Who Wants to Sleep with 100,000 Men Around the World; See How she Plans to Complete her Bizarre Mission? [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

 While young women in their 20s map their plans in college, a career and their future family, 21-year-old Ania Lisewska has one certain goal that she has started working on: sleeping with 100,000 men around the world. Is it real? Or just a hoax?

"I want men from Poland, Europe and all around the world. I love sex, fun and men," Lisewska said in an interview with Australian Times, according to India Today.

She’s not even single. The young brunette from Warsaw, Poland has a boyfriend, who reportedly decided to accept Ania’s long term plans, though he is not comfortable with the idea but he has yet to leave her.

And why she’s doing this?

Ania Lisewska Wants to Sleep with 100,000 Men Around the World; See How she Plans to Complete her Bizarre Mission [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

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hloe Kardashian’s Hubby, Lamar Odom Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol? More Details of his Arrest [PHOTOS]

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Khloe Kardashian’s Hubby, Lamar Odom Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol? More Details of his Arrest [PHOTOS]

Things are turning for the worst for Lamar Odom drug use saga as Khloe Kardashian’s husband got himself busted for charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

TMZ confirmed that the NBA Clippers player had been under police custody Friday morning, Aug. 30 using a photo of the Lamar’s Mercedes SUV parked inside a tow yard which kept his car following arrest.

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Amanda Bynes Required to Stay Longer at Psych Ward; Star May Leave Mental Hospital in 2014 [PHOTOS]

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Amanda Bynes Required to Stay Longer at Psych Ward; Star May Leave Mental Hospital in 2014 [PHOTOS]

 The doctors have ordered that Amanda Bynes should stay longer at the mental hospital and the troubled former child star is likely to be released from the psychiatric ward by 2014. Despite reports that Amanda’s mental condition has impoved in recent weeks, the doctors remain bothered by her condition and they are not letting her go just yet.

'[Doctor's have] been observing Amanda, and there has been some improvement ... However, her diagnosis is complex, and the appropriate drug cocktail to treat her hasn't been achieved yet,' a source was quoted as saying by RadarOnline, said the Daily Mail.

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SEE PHOTO! Kristen Stewart’s Ex, Robert Pattinson Pictured with Sexy Blonde at Alt-J Concert, Death of Robsten Romance? [SLIDESHOW]

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SEE PHOTO! Kristen Stewart’s Ex, Robert Pattinson Pictured with Sexy Blonde at Alt-J Concert, Death of Robsten Romance? [PHOTOS]

Kristen Stewart’s British ex and Dior ambassador, Robert Pattinson, has been pictured in the company of a nice looking blonde, named Asia Moses at the recent Alt-J Concert, held at the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013.

The blonde identified as Asia Moses looks “alive” and happy to be seated with one of Hollywood’s most successful actors of his time. The photo was posted in her Instagram account with the caption that said: “Edward Cullen wants me. #truestory #VIP"

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Kristen Stewart Debuts Edgy Look for Sils Maria: An Eye Tattoo and Darker Hair as she Rocks All-Black Ensemble [SEE NEW PHOTOS]

Still wondering where Kristen Stewart was headed for when spotted all smiles departing from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) on Aug. 19? A series of photos of Robert Pattinson’s former girlfriend have emerged online revealing that her plane landed in Berlin, Germany to film "Sils Maria." Read on and see the NEW photos.

After wrapping up filming Peter Sattler’s "Camp X-Ray" with rumoured fling, Lane Garrison, Kristen has now joined co-stars filming Olivier Assayas’s "Sils Maria." Photos of the star posted on Kristen Stewart Facebook Fanpage, showed she’s donning an edgy new look.

Gone are her reddish brunette locks and they are now dyed in even darker color. She was also snapped with a clear view of an “eye” tattoo inked on her right arm. It is not clear yet if the new tattoo is permanent or temporary and simply done for the film.