Too Close to Call': Brazilians Voting in Tight Presidential Election

Brazilians were voting on Sunday in the most unpredictable presidential election in decades and the first since the end of an economic boom underpinning the leftist Workers' Party's 12-year rule.

As President Dilma Rousseff seeks a second term, voters are weighing whether the socioeconomic gains of the last decade are enough to reject the candidacies of a popular environmentalist and a pro-business social democrat, who both promise to jump-start the economy after four years of lackluster growth.

Polls show Rousseff as the front runner in a race that is likely to go to a runoff on Oct. 26.

Pope Francis: Vatican begins landmark synod to discuss family life

Pope Francis has opened a gathering of more than 200 senior Roman Catholic bishops by urging them not to impose what he called "intolerable moral burdens" on believers.

The gathering, known as a synod, is discussing the Church's position on controversial issues.
They will be joined by lay Catholics to debate abortion, contraception, homosexuality and divorce.
The synod will last two weeks and no immediate changes are expected.
At a Mass opening the gathering, the Pope said he hoped bishops would participate freely in the discussions.
"Synod gatherings are not meant to discuss beautiful and clever ideas, or to see who is more intelligent," Pope Francis said. Rather, it's an opportunity to "work generously with authentic freedom and humble creativity," he said.

Steve Martin to get lifetime achievement film award

Steve Martin was described as an "American original" by the AFI

Actor, comic, writer and musician Steve Martin is to be awarded the American Film Institute's life achievement award, its highest honour.

Martin, the star of films including 1983's The Man with Two Brains will receive his award in June next year.
Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI's board of trustees, said: "He is a multi-layered creative force bound by neither convention nor caution."
Martin started his career as a stand-up comic before moving on to acting.
His other roles included Little Shop of Horrors in 1986, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in 1988 with Sir Michael Caine and Planes, Trains and Automobiles with the late John Candy in 1987.

Bruce Jenner Saturday Night's Alright ... For a New Look

Bruce Jenner changed his look up for the Elton John concert in L.A. Saturday night.

B.J. went to the show with his son Brandon Jenner and Brandon's wife. Another random girl tagged along ... but no word on who she is ... or if it was any sort of date.

Michael Phelps I'm Going to Rehab

Michael Phelps says he's going to rehab ... this, after his 2nd DUI arrest in 10 years.
Phelps says the days following the Sept. 30th arrest have been "extremely difficult" ... and he acknowledges it's not the 1st time he screwed up.

Ciara says she’s lost 60 pounds since the Birth of her Son! See the Before & After Pics

Losing weight is pretty difficult, ask any new mum and she will tell you losing weight after a baby is even harder.
Music star Ciara says she has lost 60 pounds since the birth of her son, Future.
Check out the before and after pics!
Before

Lagos to begin probe of Synagogue building collapse on Oct. 13th

The Lagos State Government announced on Friday Oct. 3rd that the coroner it inaugurated to probe the circumstances surrounding the 6-storey Synagogue building which collapsed on September 12th and claimed more than 115 lives will commence sitting on October 13th.