The World Trade Center becomes tallest NY building again

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In the ten years since September 11 there has been much debate and many delays in the construction of the new One World Trade Center (previously known as The Freedom Tower), but now the tower is well underway and Monday the unfinished skeleton of the building reached a height of 1,250 feet. This just barely hits above the roof of the observation deck of the Empire State Building, but it shows that the One World Trade Center will be the tallest building in New York.

Chris Brown launches ‘CB Breeds’ with loud protests from PETA

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Chris Brown announced via the twitter account of his mom/ manager, Joyce Hawkings, a new website called CBBreeds.com is active. Despite his new, furry sidekicks Brown is still getting some heat as critics are outraged over the page and the fact that Chris Brown is selling puppies online as a side business.

Beyonce Knowles named World’s Most Beautiful Woman by People Magazine

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Votes are in and People Magazine has named Beyonce as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman of 2012, again! This is the 30-year-old’s ninth time making the coveted list. Other notable women that have repeatedly made People’s list are: Julie Roberts (13 times) and Nicole Kidman (10 times).

Murder Trial Continues for Jennifer Hudson’s Family

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Jennifer Hudson took the stand Monday morning during the trial for the murder of her mother, brother, and nephew.
The case is prosecuting against William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson’s sister’s ex-husband, who is allegedly responsible for the murders of Hudson’s family members on October 24, 2008. The victims are Hudson’s mother Darnell Donerson, her brother Jason Hudson, 29, and her young nephew Julian King who died at the age of seven.

Giuliana and Bill Rancic decide on surrogacy

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After eight years since E! News personality Giuliana and the winner of The Apprentice Bill Rancic have decided to use a gestational surrogacy to have their first child. In 2010 Guiliana and Bill announced that they had a heartbreaking miscarriage after they succeeded to get pregnant with their first attempt of IVF.Now the couple is on the upswing as they have a baby on the way and their relationship is stronger than ever.

Victoria Beckham designs her first car

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Victoria Beckham, in one of the most interesting celebrity crossovers ever, has helped design a special edition Range Rover that was revealed on Sunday in Beijing the weekend of the Auto China motor show. Only 200 of the car will be made. The first will be produced in China and will be rolling out of dealerships as early as October of this year.

Entertainer Quickie: Jessica Simpson’s baby delivery and Brad and Angelina’s engagement

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An MIA Jessica Simpson may have already given birth to a brand new baby. After being questioned about her due date because the media thought she was about to pop any moment, Simpson told Ellen Degeneres that her due date was still a few weeks away. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have decided to tie the knot. The reason that they’re citing is that their six children have been wondering why their parents don’t have the same, traditional happy ending that they see in so many Hollywood movies.

Dick Clark, legendary TV personality dies at 82

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Legendary TV personality and American Icon Dick Clark died today, April 18, 2012 from a heart attack.

Best known for his work on American Bandstand and Rockin’ Eve, among countless other programs, people young and old know and recognize the entertainment icon for his contributions in the world of radio and television.

UC San Diego Admits Record Number of Students

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UC San Diego released their Fall 2012 admissions statistics today, and once again have admitted a record number of students with more impressive scores than ever, proving that UC San Diego competes with the top UC schools in California as well as the best schools in the nation.

Star transformations: Zac Efron, Emma Watson, and Jessica Alba sport new looks

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Zac Efron who put on 18 pounds of muscle to play a marine in the new movie The Lucky One. Efron’s training method included waking up between 3 and 4AM for five months and working with a veteran of the US Navy Seals. Photos have surfaced of both Jessica Alba and Emma Watson sporting new tattoos for the upcoming movie Bling Ring.