August 14, 2012 (13 images)

The "Fierce 5" U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team winners of the team gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic games team member McKayla Maroney stands with her gold medal after helping light the Empire State Building Red, White and Blue in New York City on August 14, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo

Nicki Minaj performs on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City on August 14, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo

Actor Samuel L. Jackson attends a Japan premiere for the film "The Avengers" in Tokyo, Japan, on August 14, 2012. UPI/Keizo Mori

Nicki Minaj performs on the NBC Today Show at Rockefeller Center in New York City on August 14, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo