Shaquille O'Neal was denied entrance at Mars 2112, the space-themed Times Square tourist trap that we didn't even know was still open, because he wasn't dressed well enough. more ›

Shaquille O'Neal chatted with NJ's Herald News about the Nets, whom the Celtics are playing tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, and guess what, he has an opinion of the team moving to Brooklyn! Shaq said, "I would have liked to see the new owner get with the guy who built the arena and keep the Nets [in Newark]. I don't want to see the team go to Brooklyn. Maybe the two heads can get together, they can do that and I can come down there and become general manager." more ›

In February, FLAG Art Foundation will be presenting "Size DOES Matter," an exhibition showcasing the element of scale in contemporary art in February with the 7'1'' center for the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted to curate. Yes, Shaquille O'Neal has selected—and even commissioned some—52 pieces of art for the show. more ›

Even basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, former special deputy in Arizona, is playing attention to the Plaxico Burress shooting. He just Twittered, "Is plexico in trouble, mayor bloomberg sounded mad," referring to Bloomberg's criticism of Burress and the hospital that treated him. [More on Shaq on Twitter at Kottke.org] more ›

Alex Rodriguez was spotted at the 40/40 Club not with a purported gal pal but Shaquille O'Neal! Rodriguez and O'Neal are both superstar athletes who are used to the glare of the spotlight--and they happen to share the same divorce lawyer, Ira Elegant (though it's unclear how Shaq's divorce is progressing, since he was seen with his estranged wife recently). A-Rod was hosting a party at the club, and TMZ says the DJ played Madonna and that security "swept the crapper of people, even pulling one guy from a stall" before A-Rod used the bathroom. more ›