- The Campaign, First Position, Safety Not Guaranteed, Ruby Sparks and Your Sister's Sister are all out on DVD today

- Animal welfare advocates are urging pet owners to bring their pets inside for Halloween because pranksters sometimes paint white cats black.

- Anderson Cooper's daytime talk show has been canceled after two seasons.

- Tom Cruise is going to do Mission Impossible 5

- Queen Latifah is getting a daytime talk show.

- Drew Barrymore is launching a makeup line for Walmart

- An L.A. man, named Victor Sneed, is suing Russell Brand for $25,000. He claims the actor drove into him in January in Los Angeles. Sneed claims he was a pedestrian, and suffered personal injury, property damage and incurred hospital bills as a result of the accident.

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12 Atlantic City casinos closed yesterday because of Hurricane Sandy.

Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman taped their shows yesterday without studio audiences.

On Comedy Central, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report were cancelled.

DirecTV has launched a 24/7 Hurricane Sandy channel on 325 and 349.

10,000 flights have been canceled because of Hurricane Sandy.

Some New Yorkers are jet skiing on the Hudson River

Over 3 million people are without power

Apple has about 78 stores affected by the hurricane

Hurricane Sandy will likely cause oil and gas prices to drop as drivers avoid roads.

According to the New York Times, a 30-year-old man was killed in Queens when a tree fell on his house last night.

Time says a crane partially collapsed atop New York's One57 skyscraper. When finished it will be the tallest, most expensive residential building in the city. It’s estimated that the crane is about 70 stories high

Surf's Up: Surfers are flocking to the East Coast in hopes of riding Hurricane Sandy's waves. As many evacuate and hunker down, surfers are planning parties. Waves greater than 40 feet, 10-20 inches of snow and heavy rain are expected.

Robert Pattinson is allegedly continuing to push for Kristen Stewart to take a lie detector test to prove she didn't sleep with Rupert Sanders. A source tells NOW magazine, ''The pics of her and Rupert were passionate beyond belief. It's hard to imagine she didn't take things further than kissing. Rob feels humiliated and wants proof Kristen didn't sleep with Rupert - so although ?it sounds extreme, he's asked her to take a lie-detector test. Kristen isn't happy about it. She hasn't decided yet, but she knows she's got a lot to make up for.''

10 Worst-Cast Vampires from xfinity.comcast.net

10. Adam Sandler in 'Hotel Transylvania' Nothing could be less intimidating than a vampire with the voice of Adam Sandler. Want to be scared? Go watch "Jack & Jill."

9. Quentin Tarantino in 'From Dusk Till Dawn' Anytime Quentin casts himself in anything, you know you're in for trouble. And not in the fun, mischevious way.

8. Stephen Moyer in 'True Blood' If you are a fan of the "Sookie Stackhouse" novels by Charlaine Harris, you know that vampire Bill Compton isn't the most interesting vamp in the series. But Moyer somehow manages to makes TV Bill more petulant than captivating. It really shows when Eric Northman shows up.

7. Andrew J. Ferchland in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' In the first season of the popular WB series, The Annointed One was supposed to be Buffy Summer's great foe. Unfortunately, the kid vamp is far from creepy and closer to whiny. He's even dubbed "The Annoying One."

6. Donal Logue in 'Blade' Funnyman Donal Logue as a vampire? If this vamp was meant to be a lovable loser, it might of worked. But he wasn't. And it didn't.

5. Tom Cruise in 'Interview with a Vampire' You must be this tall to play a vampire, Tom. Sorry, but no one is buying it.

4. Nicolas Cage in 'Vampire's Kiss' There's never been a scene Nic Cage doesn't like to chew, but he goes out on a major limb playing a man who thinks he's been turned into a vamp. Just look at him!

3. Eddie Murphy in 'Vampire in Brooklyn' Murphy's ego hit its zenith with this 1995 vanity project about urban vampires in which the actor was neither scary, nor sexy, nor cool.

2. Triple H in 'Blade: Trinity' Aren't vampires supposed to be lithe, mysterious creatures? Then why is a WWE bruiser like Triple H playing a vamp? When a vampiric Pomeranian outshines you, it's time go back to the ring.

1. Leslie Nielsen in 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It' Yes, Leslie is meant to be a joke vampire in this lame 1995 parody movie, but his "performance" ends up being D.O.A. "The Naked Gun," this was not.

5 Reasons To Stop Searching For Your Soulmate from yourtango.com

1. Intense passion is not sustainable. The social research study shows that couples who consider themselves to be soulmates came together in a whirlwind of excitement and passion. Their happiness stems from intense physical chemistry that is most often impossible to sustain because this type of attraction tends to fade with time. On the other hand, marriages formed between people who are caring and affectionate have a much greater chance of long-term wedded bliss. This kind of connection has endurance and can strengthen with time rather than fizzle.

2. Fairy tales are not real life. A woman who spends a lot of time dreaming of her soulmate usually has Disney-like thoughts of who the right man is. This level of romanticism leads a woman to hold unrealistic expectations that no man can satisfy. I'm sorry to say that Prince Charming is a fairy tale character, not a real man with human characteristics and flaws.

3. Idealized love breaks hearts. The idea of romantic destiny leaves many women heartbroken. After being with a soulmate, many of my clients can't seem to let go or move on. They idealize their love with a perfect man who got away. But keep this basic truth in mind, if the relationship was meant to be, soul mate couples would stay together. On the flip side, if you are no longer a couple, you simply were not destined for a life-long partnership.

4. A soulmate only permits one great love. Some mid-life women who have been in a marriage ending with divorce or the passing of a spouse resign themselves to living without love the rest of their lives. I've been told many times by women, "I've had the one great love of my life and that's all I get." Having been with a soulmate once, they feel that's all they are entitled to. How sad is that type of thinking?

5. There is a new definition of soulmate. While 50 percent of couples stay together until death, the other half do not. It is no longer a given in our society. Consider that you may in fact have more than one soulmate.

Fright Night Date Night

A survey by the dating site Zoosk.com reveals that 66% of singles think Halloween is the perfect time to meet someone special. Other findings:

- 71% of men are attracted to women in sexy costumes while 51% of women appreciate a sense of humor and are attracted to men in funny costumes

- Only 5% of men and 12% of women are attracted to someone in a scary costume.

- 47% of women consider a coordinated costume as a sure sign that someone is taken.

- 44% of men and 42% of women say Halloween is definitely a good night for a first date

Which Halloween Candy Is Healthier from realsimple.com

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Snickers?The better choice: Snickers. Even though Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups actually have more protein (who knew?), in a fun size–to–fun size matchup, Snickers contain less fat, less saturated fat, and 10 fewer calories per two pieces.

Peanut M and M’s or Skittles? The better choice: Peanut M and M’s. Skittles have only 61 calories per snack-size bag, compared to 90 in Peanut M and M’s, but that doesn’t necessarily make them the better choice. Peanut M and M’s are low on the glycemic index, which means they release their sugar slowly into your bloodstream and will satisfy you longer. Those sugary little Skittles will spike your blood sugar and leave you craving more. A healthier alternative: Although they are somewhat higher in calories, coated chocolate SunDrops candies contain no artificial colors or flavors or preservatives.

Twix or Kit Kat?The better choice: Kit Kat. While neither of these chocolaty, wafery/biscuity treats will win any nutritional prizes, reaching for the Kit Kat will save you 20 calories and rack up less saturated fat and sodium. In fact, Twix packs three times the sodium—90 milligrams—in three fun size pieces than you would get in a comparable serving of Kit Kat. A healthier alternative: Qbel Double Dark Chocolate Wafer Bars, which are covered in high-antioxidant 70% dark chocolate, will shave off another 40 calories and save you 80 milligrams of sodium (versus Twix). Bonus: You’ll get 10 percent of your daily-recommended iron intake.

Candy Corn or Tootsie Rolls? The better choice: It’s a tie between the two. There’s actually a trick answer for these treats: At 20 million pounds consumed annually, candy corn wins the popularity contest, but in the nutrition competition, this one’s a draw. Though you would need to eat 26 pieces of candy corn to rack up the same number of calories—140—as in 6 Tootsie Rolls, both candies contain artificial color and flavor. Vegetarians should go for Tootsie Rolls, however, since candy corn contains gelatin (an animal by-product).

Butterfinger or York Peppermint Pattie? The better choice: York Peppermint Pattie. Perhaps it’s not surprising that a candy that has butter in its name (and is endorsed by Bart and Homer Simpson, d’oh!) doesn’t take the prize here: Two fun-size Butterfingers boast 200 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 100 milligrams of sodium. Meanwhile, three mini York patties pack 150 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 15 milligrams of sodium. Plus, mint is a nice way to finish. When someone has a strong mint flavor they are not likely to go back for more because it would ruin the flavor of another piece of candy.

The Mask

In 1001 Ways to Reveal Your Personality, author Elayne Kahn reveals how your Halloween mask reveals your personality.

- Witch Mask: You have an enchanting and creative personality. You like to influence others. You have a ton of sex appeal. You are very open and honest with your feelings and you love the color, black.

- Political Figure Mask: You judge others by their actions, not their words. You are suspicious of authority. You are opinionated, a good debater and you love to be in control.

- Movie Star or Celebrity Mask: You love the center stage in life. Your look, reputation and success are very important to you. You love being the center of attention.

- Space Alien Mask: You have unique points of view that not everyone always agrees with or understands.

- Clown Mask: You have a great sense of humor and are self-assured.

- Monster Mask: You are aggressive, but most of the time you suppress your feelings. Sometimes you have a hard time expressing yourself. You are passive.

The Hottest Halloween Costumes For Guys [He Said/She Said] from collegecandy.com

1. Criminal It might not be working that well for this guy, but dressing up as a prisoner or criminal is a sure fire way for a guy to get it in. Every Halloween it's pretty much a given that there will be a bunch of girls dressed as policewomen. Dressing as the other half to there costume is an easy way to start a conversation and some flirtation, and it's so easy to create on the cheap! The best option for a hotter, less costumey look is just a striped t-shirt, black jeans, and maybe a bag with a dollar sign drawn on it.

2. Cat I couldn't even find a photo of a guy dressed as a cat, which makes me sad. I would LOVE it if a guy dressed up as a black cat or even a rabbit. It shows he isn't afraid to be different and show his soft side, and everyone looks hotter in all black.

3. American Footballer I don't know why, but big shoulders are so sexy. A footballer is a classic costume and again, it just asks all the girls dressed as cheerleaders to come over and say hi.

4. The Situation The real 'Situation' is repulsive, but it's a pretty good costume for guys with great bodies - they get to show off their abs and their sense of humor!

5. Chuck Bass Or James Bond, or an old Hollywood movie star. Basically anything wearing a suit or a tux. Yum.

6. Gladiator This is another one that's only really sexy if the guy has an incredible body. If they've got the muscles to rock this look, they'll be fighting off the girls.

Monster Cash: Jessica Rodriguez was recently robbed of $40,000. She was walking to her car when a man in a monster mask accosted her. Jess says, “I froze. There was nothing going through my head. I just froze. I saw the gun, and he said, ‘Drop the bags, drop the bags. That's when I screamed really, really loud." She works for a company that manages strip mall casinos. Part of her job is to put the winnings in her apartment safe until the bank opens the next morning, which is why she had so much cash on her at the time of robbery.

Cheesy Story: Verlo Mattress Factory is selling the Green Bay Packer Cheesehead Bed. The “World’s First. A customized fan experience that combines a good night sleep with championship football, perfect for the die-hard fans of the Green Bay Packers”. If the Packers win, the bed is $599. If they don’t, it’s $799.

It's Not A Tumor: German doctors recently removed a 62-pound tumor from Irmtraud Eichler. She thought she was just obese until an ultrasound revealed the monstrous ovary growth. It took surgeons seven hours to remove the tumor.

Haunted Hotel: Pray, Montana's Chico Hot Springs Lodge and Ranch is haunted by a 'Lady in White'. In 1986, two security guards spotted the upper body of a woman hovering near a piano. Room 349 is where most guests see Percie Knowles. She used to live in the house and lets people know she's still there by moving an antique rocker. Other unexplainable things happening include an old family Bible that stays open on a wooden bench in the attic and never collects any dust.

Haunted Hotel Too: Colorado's Stanley Hotel is where Stephen King wrote The Shining in room 217 after learning how Flora Stanley, the hotel's first owner, died. She can still be heard playing the piano and seen wandering around in the lobby. Guests say if you stay in room 418 you'll hear children playing outside the door.

Katie Holmes has allegedly fallen for actor and Harvard graduate Alex Schemmer. A source tells New Idea Schemmer, who has had roles on Cougar Town and Modern Family, is the writer of Holmes' new film Responsible Adults. "Katie has a massive crush on Alex. It's pretty adorable how much she likes him."

Hulk Hogan has settled his sex tape lawsuit against Bubba the Love Sponge. Bubba said, ''Hulk had no idea he was being recorded and that Hulk did not play a part in releasing the tape. It is my belief that Hulk is not involved, and has not ever been involved, in trying to release the video, or exploit it, or otherwise gain from the video’s release in any way."

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are planning to have kids. A source tells the National Enquirer, “Kim originally planned to use a surrogate to preserve what she calls her ‘money-maker,’ that being her curvaceous shape. But a recent trip to Italy with Yeezy has changed Kim’s mind. They’re afraid that an engagement wouldn’t look good with Kim’s divorce from Kris still un­settled. But Kim is telling friends there’s nothing she wants more than to marry Kanye and have his children.”

Lindsay Lohan doesn't want to work with Britney's ex-manager, Sam Lufti. A source tells RADAR Online, "Sam has been desperate to get his hooks into Lindsay for a very, very long time. He reached out to her after Steve Honig quit last week but she hasn't returned his calls or text messages. Lindsay wants absolutely nothing to do with Sam. She doesn't trust him and believes he is closely aligned with her estranged father, Michael Lohan. Lindsay says there is no way in hell she would work with Sam. She recognizes that Sam doesn't know anything about the entertainment business and knows of the hell that Britney went through when Lutfi was acting as her 'manager.' Lindsay's lawyers and agents would never work with Lutfi in any capacity — and quite frankly, the last thing Lindsay wants or needs in her life right now is Sam Lutfi."

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may live together again. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “There’s talk that they will be home together again with their beloved dog Bear in LA by Christmas, but at Kristen’s new four bedroom home. They want to give it another go and try living in her house for a while.”

Justin Bieberrecently spent $750,000 on a custom Mercedes supertruck that features a recording studio.

Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran are still talking. A source tells HollywoodLife.com, “She basically lived at his house when they were together and she still feel some type of way about the entire situation. She’s trying to be over him, but he [keeps] texting and sending her pictures of them together and [telling] her he [misses] her all the time and this and that. I wish he would be be with her if he feels that way but I know he’s a dog but Karreuche doesn’t think so.”

Rihanna recently sent Adele a pair of onesies that read: ''My mum is a rock star'', and, ''Just done nine months inside''.

Taylor Swift and Connor Kennedy have broken up. A source tells US Weekly, “They quietly parted ways a while ago. It was just a distance thing. No hard feelings. They’re fine. It’s been over a month since they’ve even seen each other, With her promotion for Red, she has no time off until the end of the year.”

UPDATE

A source tells the Sun Times, ''Conor has to grow up a bit. After all, he’s a kid in prep school and Taylor is an international singing sensation — touring the world. … But when you’re around them, you sense a lot of chemistry. I wouldn’t be surprised if they reconnect in a major way. Just give them some time.''

Taylor Swift and LL Cool J will host CBS‘ Grammy Nominations Live! special on Wednesday, December 5^th

Green Day has canceled their 2012 tour dates and postponed their 2013 tour because Billie Joe Armstrong is in rehab.

Chad Kroeger ripped AvrilLavigne's ex-husband, DeryckWhibley, and his girlfriend for dressing as him and Avril for Halloween. He Tweeted: "Hey Deryck loved the costumes! We were going to dress up as you guys this year but all the parties had celebrity themes haha!"

Steven Tyler used to wear a fake beard to Disney World. His daughter, Chelsea, says, “I didn’t quite understand why we’d go to Disney World and my dad had to wear a fake beard and a big hat, and keep his head down. I was trying to go on rides. I didn’t want the extra attention. But now I don’t care . . . I totally embrace it.”

Journey's New York City concert with Pat Benatar and Loverboy has been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy.

What His Favorite Halloween Movie Says About Him from glamour.com

The Exorcist: He obviously did not have a Catholic mother to install a hearty fear of the devil in his soul or else he would be TOO SCARED TO EVEN TALK ABOUT THIS MOVIE. Um, hold me please.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: He’s a bit of a kid at heart, but in a good way. He appreciates nostalgia and the romance of hoping something great will come, even if there’s no reason to believe.

Child's Play: He may be a kid at heart too, but a kid you do not want to play dolls with.

Halloween: This fratty bro probably just has a thing for watching teenage babysitters. Or a severe problem with his sister.

A Nightmare on Elm Street: He's either a really solid sleeper who doesn't have bad dreams, or neither of you are getting any sleep tonight.

Carrie: He's still mad he didn't have a date to prom.

Paranormal Activity: He’s a protector and a problem solver. If something weird is going on in your house, he’s going to figure it out if it kills him. Um, literally.

Edward Scissorhands: He's a hipster with a heart of gold.

Scream: He’s a horror film buff who loves to drone on about this spot-on parody of horror movie clichés, which doesn’t really matter to you if you still find parodies of horror movies to be totally scary because you’re a big fraidy cat (ahem).

Scary Movie: His idea of a clever parody joke is probably fart-centric.

Hocus Pocus: He’s your gay best friend, and it’s gonna be a delightfully Bette Midler kind of night.

Psycho: Not that there’s anything wrong with liking a classic, but this guy probably refuses to listen to music from this decade, and says things like “They just don’t make horror movies like they used to” and “Get off my lawn, kids!”

Addams Family Values: If he can quote lines from this hilariously genius, underrated movie and he then laughs hysterically, he is my future husband, so please back off.