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Check out a gallery of people "holding" the sun. (via digg)

Randy of Jowell y Randy releases a statement in which he denies assaulting his pregnant wife.

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has threatened to step down as Tibet's political leader if violent demonstrations against China continue. The Dalai Lama has lived in exile since 1959, six years after China invaded Tibet.

Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters announces a tongue-in-cheek bid for the presidency: "I think that what the country needs now is a good, smoky barbecue—family style, at least once a week, winter months included. Every Sunday." (via FP Passport)

Say "Will you marry me?" and "Here's that file you need" at the same time with a USB engagement ring. (via Neatorama)

Rapper DMX says he's never heard of presidential hopeful Barack Obama: "What the f**k is a Barack?" (via Kottke)

Destiny Hope Cyrus, the star of "Hannah Montana" and daughter of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, has legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.

Eva Mendes has signed a deal to promote Calvin Klein underwear. The 34-year-old actress is already the face of CK's fragrance campaign.

Rapper Busta Rhymes was sentenced to three years' probation for beating up his driver and a fan.