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89 women from around the world compete for the most prestigious title as Miss Universe 2012. The event takes place in Las Vegas where it is hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic. The top 16 contestants have already been announced and up next are the best in swimsuit. Read on to find out.

The initial cut of this year's most prestigious beauty event has been done, and here are the 10 countries whose candidates made it to the top 10. Ladies and gentlemen, the Miss Universe 2012 "top 10."

Miss Universe 2012 has finally begun with over 89 beautiful ladies competing for the crown in the hustling and bustling city of Las Vegas. The night has already begun and the women included in the top 16 have already been announced. For those who haven’t been keeping tabs on the competition, read on to find out!

Pop music artist Kesha’s song “Die Young” ranked the third most played song in the US radio to 167 million listeners before the Connecticut school shooting last December 14. However, the single has now been removed from the radio playlists in the wake of the tragic massacre.

Disaster and apocalypse films are a staple of Hollywood. The box-office success of blockbusters such as The Day the World Ended and 2012 are proofs.

Naya Rivera has moved on from pulling high school cheerleader stunts to playing sexy space shuttle vixen in a music video. Does this mean she is leaving Glee Season 4?

How I Met Your Mother Season 8 delivered a 1-hour special before taking a holiday break. "The Final Page" storylines reveal to Robin Scherbatsky the deal between Barney and Patrice, and what Ted Mosby will do out of unadulterated love. After everything she's seen and heard, is Robin sure of her decision?

To prepare you for this year's most prestigious beauty pageant happening in Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood tomorrow, look back at the gorgeous swimsuit photos of some of the delegates.

Now that Leila Lopes is about to turn over her Miss Universe crown during tomorrow's finals, it is time to look back and find out what has the beauty queen been doing lately.

Instagram, the photo sharing service bought by Facebook for US$1billion last year has drawn much flak from users, particularly celebrities over its new policy. But after reactions were raised, Instagram issued a statement via its blog, saying their message was misinterpreted.

Human doll Valeria Lukyanova seems to be ready for the much-talked about apocalypse on December 21 as per the Mayan Calendar.

Sharing anything and everything on the web is a natural thing to do with today’s society. It’s not surprising why even celebrities are hooked on the web and on social networking sites. While Facebook has its own perks, celebrities love one other site called Twitter. So what has been trending on Twitter for 2012?

British actor Robert Pattinson is reported planning a romantic proposal that will sweep his girlfriend Kristen Stewart off her feet.

“Directioners” are hell bent on separating the famous “Haylor” duo. It seems as everyone is jealous over Taylor Swift for managing to bag the infamous playboy of One Direction, Harry Styles to the sense of creating lies out of anything and everything. So what is new in the rumor mill about “Haylor?” Apparently, Taylor Swift is simply “using” the 18-year old British singer.

Tomorrow's the big coronation night, and fans already have their picks as to who will be the lovely candidates that will be included in the competition's initial cut, the top 10.

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 10 shows the world is round, with Calzona rising from the bottom to the top of joy, and happy Richard Webber takes his turn for some grief. In the sneak peek, Ben is seen asking Bailey whether she loves him. Series creator Shonda Rhimes has already told fans not to worry about this couple. What else awaits Grey's characters in 2013?

Celebrities are reacting quite negatively to Instagram’s announcement earlier this week. Is everyone in tinsel town being screwed over their photos? Apparently, that’s what Kim Kardashian and a few other think. What is really going down with Instagram and its’ many users?

Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble” could have made it to the top trending videos of YouTube if it had only been released a few months earlier. Well, too bad for TSwift but for other celebrities like Carly Rae Jepsen and Psy, their videos managed to make it to the Top Trending YouTube Videos of 2012. Check them all out here.

"How I Met Your Mother" Season 8 Episodes 11 and 12 could have given some fans what the series calls "graduation goggles." Series co-creator Craig Thomas has recently said it is possible - but not certain - that they will "shoot just 10 more and that will be it." Viewers should be okay with that, it is time to meet the mother already.

“Twilight” star, Kristen Stewart has finally opened up on the cheating scandal that plagued her life. While the issue has already been resolved and the “Robsten” duo reconciled, some are still waiting to hear Stewart’s side of the story. Finally, the 22-year old actress opens up on the Sanders-Stewart cheating scandal.

Married couple Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan is now blessed with their first child. A representative has confirmed the pregnancy news in a released statement.

“Charmed” actress Alyssa Milano’s birthday is today, December 19, but she already had a surprise celebration last Friday. Her husband, David Bugliari, organized the event at West Hollywood’s The London Hotel where family and friends attended the prom-themed birthday party.

Music has long been considered a refuge of people and artists from global problems. At the same time, songs are a good way to express one's sentiment about different events in one's life, including lost love, considered by some as akin to the end of the world.

The 61st coronation night of the world's most celebrated beauty pageant is drawing nearer, and fans from all over the world are placing their bets on top candidates that are most likely to win the title. Who are these lovely ladies?

Miranda Kerr and her husband Orlando Bloom finally speak up and denied the on-going rumours that they are drifting apart from each other.

Latest rumours claimed that Twilight beauty Kristen Stewart is currently hunting for a wedding dress for her tropical-inspired wedding with boyfriend Robert Pattinson.

The Filipinos appear to still have not forgotten nor forgiven Canadian Crooner, Justin Bieber. In fact, Philippine lawmakers have already issued a legal ban if Bieber still does not release a public apology for the distasteful jabs at Philippine Boxing Champ, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao of which he had posted on his Instagram account. What do “Beliebers” have to say about the “Persona Non Grata” ban on Bieber?

Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriends, Taylor Lautner and Patrick Shwarzenegger were recently spotted rubbing elbows. Did the two burned-out lovers have a secret meet to talk about the blonde country singer? Apparently, Swift wasn’t even the topic of the meet and the boys had actually been busy playing ball. Say what?

Taylor Swift might be in a little bit of trouble for her music video of “I Knew You Were Trouble.” By the looks of it, Swift has been being a bit of a copy cat for the said music video. The Grammy Award winner has been called out for plagiarizing Rihanna and Lana Del Rey’s music video ideas. How so?