Alleged celebrity murder plots

Alleged celebrity murder plots

Alleged celebrity murder plots. Celebrity status may have its perks, but dealing with attempted murder is not one of them. This British soul singer recently found out first hand. See which stars have survived plots against their life.

Joss Stone
British soul singer Joss Stone may have recently escaped robbery and possible death when police arrested two men outside of her English country home in an alleged murder plot. The two men were armed with ropes, a body bag and detailed maps to the home's grounds.

N Sync
Former boy band 'N Sync's good looks and slick dance moves may have delighted teen girls, but they also drove one Tennessee boy to plan for their death. Who were the band members

Mick Jagger
According to recently revealed FBI reports, the Hell's Angels had it in for The Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger. They allegedly planned to invade his Long Island home and kill the singer

Sandra Bullock
America's sweetheart had a big year in 2010 with her high profile divorce from Jesse James, adopting a son and winning an Oscar. Top it off with a murder threat. The FBI reports it received calls from a man claiming he was “ordered to kill” the star.

Jon Cryer
Charlie Sheen's antics nearly shut down “Two and a Half Men" for good, but when the FBI received news a hit man had been hired to kill co-star Jon Cryer, the whole cast was put on high alert. The set was even closed for a day while the FBI investigated.

Hugh Hefner
It got real when it was alleged another famous adult publisher wrote a $1 million check to an ex-security guard for the alleged killing of Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner.

Frank Sinatra
"Old Blue Eyes" made an enemy of Hustler publisher Larry Flynt when he hung out with Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner. Flynt reportedly wrote a check for the killing of Sinatra and Hefner in 1983, but the whole thing could have been a joke.

Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid and wife Evi ran to Canada seeking “refugee status” to escape alleged
“Hollywood star whackers," a plot they said involved the murder of several celebrities.

Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus and her "Hanna Montana" fans escaped death when FBI agents caught a 16-year-old boy attempting to highjack a plane in Nashville. The teen allegedly planned to crash the plane into Cyrus' Lafayette, La. concert.

Alleged celebrity murder plots

Alleged celebrity murder plots

Alleged celebrity murder plots. Celebrity status may have its perks, but dealing with attempted murder is not one of them. This British soul singer recently found out first hand. See which stars have survived plots against their life.

Joss Stone
British soul singer Joss Stone may have recently escaped robbery and possible death when police arrested two men outside of her English country home in an alleged murder plot. The two men were armed with ropes, a body bag and detailed maps to the home's grounds.

N Sync
Former boy band 'N Sync's good looks and slick dance moves may have delighted teen girls, but they also drove one Tennessee boy to plan for their death. Who were the band members

Mick Jagger
According to recently revealed FBI reports, the Hell's Angels had it in for The Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger. They allegedly planned to invade his Long Island home and kill the singer

Sandra Bullock
America's sweetheart had a big year in 2010 with her high profile divorce from Jesse James, adopting a son and winning an Oscar. Top it off with a murder threat. The FBI reports it received calls from a man claiming he was “ordered to kill” the star.

Jon Cryer
Charlie Sheen's antics nearly shut down “Two and a Half Men" for good, but when the FBI received news a hit man had been hired to kill co-star Jon Cryer, the whole cast was put on high alert. The set was even closed for a day while the FBI investigated.

Hugh Hefner
It got real when it was alleged another famous adult publisher wrote a $1 million check to an ex-security guard for the alleged killing of Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner.

Frank Sinatra
"Old Blue Eyes" made an enemy of Hustler publisher Larry Flynt when he hung out with Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner. Flynt reportedly wrote a check for the killing of Sinatra and Hefner in 1983, but the whole thing could have been a joke.

Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid and wife Evi ran to Canada seeking “refugee status” to escape alleged
“Hollywood star whackers," a plot they said involved the murder of several celebrities.

Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus and her "Hanna Montana" fans escaped death when FBI agents caught a 16-year-old boy attempting to highjack a plane in Nashville. The teen allegedly planned to crash the plane into Cyrus' Lafayette, La. concert.

Cult classic movies

Cult classic movies

Cult classic movies. Despite never gaining mainstream fame, some films have achieved cult status and enduring loyalty – inspiring midnight showings, festivals and sing-alongs. Twenty-five years after the release of "Labyrinth," we take a then-and-now look at the actors who helped these films earn their place in history.

Howard the Duck
The 1986 comedy science-fiction film was based on a Marvel comic book and focuses on an alien anthropomorphic duck, Howard, who is accidently transported to Earth from Duckworld.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
In this parody of science fiction and horror films, a newly engaged couple must look to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter for help after they break down in an isolated area.

This Is Spinal Tap
The four main characters shared writing credits for this 1984 all-star mockumentary, which spoofs the rock 'n' roll scene. While it opened to modest success, it has since earned wide acclaim from critics and fans.

Heathers
The 1989 dark satire of teenage suicide depicts a four-girl clique, three members of which are named Heather, and how they rule their Ohio high school through manipulation and intimidation

Legend
The 1985 Ridley Scott fairy tale about good vs. evil earned an Academy Award – but not for acting – and has enjoyed a strong cult following.

Labyrinth
Directed by Jim Henson, the plot of this 1986 fantasy film revolves around a young woman's quest to rescue her little brother from the Goblin King while trapped in a massive, unearthly maze

Clerks
Written, directed and starring Kevin Smith, the 1994 cult classic depicts a day in the life of two store clerks and their customers. Financed largely by credit cards, the film was shot for just this much

Reservoir Dogs
After a supposedly simple jewelry heist goes wrong in this 1992 flick, the surviving crooks begin to suspect that one of them is a police snitch.

The Big Lebowski
In a case of mistaken identity, The Dude seeks repayment from a millionaire after thugs urinate on his rug in the 1998 film. Called the first cult classic in the Internet era, it has inspired Lebowski Fests all over the country.

Donnie Darko
In this 2001 suspense film, a disturbed teen is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him into committing a series of crimes.

The Goonies
A group of childhood pals goes on an adventure to find buried pirate treasure to save their homes from demolition in the 1985 movie

Repo Man
After being fired from his job and finding out his girlfriend left him for his best pal, a young punk rocker in Los Angeles falls in with the wrong crowd in search of a mysterious car in this 1984 cult hit.

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
The 1985 adventure comedy that launched Pee-wee on a countrywide search for his stolen bicycle was one of director Tim Burton's first blockbuster successes

Cult classic movies

Cult classic movies

Cult classic movies. Despite never gaining mainstream fame, some films have achieved cult status and enduring loyalty – inspiring midnight showings, festivals and sing-alongs. Twenty-five years after the release of "Labyrinth," we take a then-and-now look at the actors who helped these films earn their place in history.

Howard the Duck
The 1986 comedy science-fiction film was based on a Marvel comic book and focuses on an alien anthropomorphic duck, Howard, who is accidently transported to Earth from Duckworld.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
In this parody of science fiction and horror films, a newly engaged couple must look to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter for help after they break down in an isolated area.

This Is Spinal Tap
The four main characters shared writing credits for this 1984 all-star mockumentary, which spoofs the rock 'n' roll scene. While it opened to modest success, it has since earned wide acclaim from critics and fans.

Heathers
The 1989 dark satire of teenage suicide depicts a four-girl clique, three members of which are named Heather, and how they rule their Ohio high school through manipulation and intimidation

Legend
The 1985 Ridley Scott fairy tale about good vs. evil earned an Academy Award – but not for acting – and has enjoyed a strong cult following.

Labyrinth
Directed by Jim Henson, the plot of this 1986 fantasy film revolves around a young woman's quest to rescue her little brother from the Goblin King while trapped in a massive, unearthly maze

Clerks
Written, directed and starring Kevin Smith, the 1994 cult classic depicts a day in the life of two store clerks and their customers. Financed largely by credit cards, the film was shot for just this much

Reservoir Dogs
After a supposedly simple jewelry heist goes wrong in this 1992 flick, the surviving crooks begin to suspect that one of them is a police snitch.

The Big Lebowski
In a case of mistaken identity, The Dude seeks repayment from a millionaire after thugs urinate on his rug in the 1998 film. Called the first cult classic in the Internet era, it has inspired Lebowski Fests all over the country.

Donnie Darko
In this 2001 suspense film, a disturbed teen is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him into committing a series of crimes.

The Goonies
A group of childhood pals goes on an adventure to find buried pirate treasure to save their homes from demolition in the 1985 movie

Repo Man
After being fired from his job and finding out his girlfriend left him for his best pal, a young punk rocker in Los Angeles falls in with the wrong crowd in search of a mysterious car in this 1984 cult hit.

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
The 1985 adventure comedy that launched Pee-wee on a countrywide search for his stolen bicycle was one of director Tim Burton's first blockbuster successes

Celebrity Recipes

Celebrity Recipes

Celebrity recipes.Celebrities are cooking these days, or at least promoting the unseen image of themselves in an apron. Actually, only Coolio and Gwyneth Paltrow have posed in an apron. Check out these recipes from the stars, and try making one.

Bill Clinton
His famous appetite has inspired several diet campaigns, such as losing 20 pounds for a monumental event .One of his favorite indulgences is lemon chess pie.

Kristen Stewart
Robert Pattinson gave a very glowing review of Kristen Stewart's loquat crumble recipe recently. Watch them talk about baking and eating loquats.

Barack Obama family
President Barack Obama says that he has been making his Obama family chili recipe since his college days and that it's good for potluck dinners and on the hot dogs he is often photographed eating

Laura Bush
She baked Cowboy Cookies in the governor's mansion in Texas and the White House and won a prize for them in recipe contest . Get more chocolate chip cookie recipes.

David Beckham
Is the soccer star hinting about a new career by talking about cooking, or is his wife, Victoria, just really lucky? Simple grilled prawns recipes sound perfect for the pop singer, who likes sauces on the side.

Drew Barrymore
The movie star loves broccoli rabe, which is usually prepared very simply. Her latest film

Whoopi Goldberg
The moderator of "The View" got a special cooking lesson she really needed. Watch Tyler Florence teach Goldberg how to prepare filet mignon. See recipes for pepper-crusted filet mignon.

Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis cooks for her diabetic husband, Louis Zorich, healthy meals such as broiled salmon and mixed vegetables with pasta.

Marilyn Monroe
"Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters" includes a handwritten exotic recipe by Monroe. Food historians think the recipe may be from her short, but much photographed, romance and marriage to baseball hero Joe DiMaggio

Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow took a break from creating music to promote her new cookbook on TV .Watch Crow cook Rockin' Trout.

Coolio
Watch Coolio demonstrate how to make the blasian dish Soul Rolls. It's from his cookbook, "Cooking With Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price"

Gwyneth Paltrow
This singing, dancing, acting celebrity is on the cover of Bon Appétit magazine in June.Watch her interviewed about her cookbook, "My Father's Daughter"

Sara Ramirez
Dr. Callie Torres is flaunting her Broadway singing abilities on "Grey's Anatomy" .But she also cooks a mean Key lime pie.