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Craziest Stories of Summer 2013

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Aug 28, 2013 10:42 PM
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Beyoncé's Haircut

Goodbye long locks and hello pixie cut. The "Crazy in Love" singer debuted a shorter duo that took more than four hours to perfect.


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RIP Cory Monteith

Gleeks were left heartbroken this summer when Cory Monteith was found dead in a Vancouver hotel. According to autopsy reports, the Glee star died of mixed drug toxicity, heroin and alcohol. "We've lost a really great guy," costar Jane Lynch said.


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Royal Baby Birth

Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed a baby boy at St. Mary's Hospital in London. Prince George is now third in line to the throne.


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Kimye Welcomes Baby North West

It's a girl! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their first child almost five weeks earlier than the expected due date. The baby's special name symbolizies highest power.


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Lindsay Lohan Leaves Rehab

Lindsay Lohan completed her 90-day rehab stint at the end of July. Soon after her stay, the actress went straight to work by hosting Chelsea Lately and sitting down with Oprah Winfrey.


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Paris Jackson's Hospitalization

Michael Jackson's daughter was hospitalized early this June after an attempted suicide. "She's been dealing with depression," a Jackson family source later revealed to E! News.


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Surprise Engagement

Days before One Direction's 3-D movie is released in the states, Zayn Malik surprises Directioners by announcing he is engaged to girlfriend Perrie Edwards.


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Gia Allemand's Tragic Death

The former Bachelor star passed away after losing critical brain and organ function following an apparent suicide attempt. "She will be loved and missed by all who knew her," host Chris Harrison said.


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Amanda Bynes' 5150 Hold

After running into another legal woe, the former Nickelodeon star was detained by police and put on a pyschiatric hold. A judge later extended the star's hold for 30 days.


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George Clooney & Stacy Keibler Break Up

After two years together, the longtime couple called it quits shortly after the Fourth of July. And we thought George Clooney was ready to settle down.


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Paula Deen's N-Word Controversy

After Paula Deen admitted in a taped deposition to using the N-word, the Food Network star begged for forgiveness on NBC's Today show. Unfortunately, several companies still cut ties with the celebrity chef including Walmart, Target and Sears.


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Kerry Washington's Secret Wedding

What a surprise! The Scandal star shocked fans when she married San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on June 24 in Blaine County, Idaho.


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Alec Baldwin's Twitter Vacation

Here we go again! After lashing out at the U.K.'s Daily Mail for an unflattering article on his wife, Alec Baldwin decided to take a breather from social media and suspend his Twitter account.


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Justin Bieber's Bad Behavior

After getting caught on video urinating in a mop bucket and spraying cleaning fluid onto a picture of Bill Clinton while saying "F--k Bill Clinton," Justin Bieber quickly apologized to the former president for his actions.


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Teresa & Joe Giudice's Legal Drama

Talk about real drama! The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars were charged in a conspiracy to defraud lenders and illegally obtain mortgages and other loans. If convicted, they each could spend 20-30 years in prison.


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Lea Michele's Emotional Teen Choice Awards Speech

In her first television appearance since Cory Monteith's death, the Glee star tearfully thanked fans for their love and support.


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The Bachelorette Gets Engaged

After Brooks Forester broke Desiree Hartsock's heart, many loyal fans thought The Bachelorette wouldn't have a happy ending. Not so fast! In the dramatic finale, Chris Siegfried got down on one knee and proposed. She said yes!


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Miss Utah's Big Mistake

When Miss USA contender Marissa Powell was asked about women in society, the contestant didn't have the smoothest answer. "We need to try to figure out how to create education better," the 21-year-old said. She ended up as the third runner-up.


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RIP James Gandolfini

At 51 years old, the Emmy-winning star of The Sopranos suffered a heart attack and died. "I consider myself very lucky to have spent 10 years as his close colleague," Edie Falco said shortly after his passing.


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Big Brother's Racist Houseguests

CBS' popular summer reality show earned plenty of attention after houseguests Aaryn Gries and GinaMarie Zimmerman were overheard using racial and homophobic slurs. The network would clarify they did "not condone" the racial remarks.


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Billy Ray & Tish Cyrus' Marriage

After Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce from wife Tish Cyrus in June, the couple had a change of heart. After couples therapy, the twosome were able to get their relationship back on track.


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American Idol's Changing Judges

We knew Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj were saying goodbye to the reality show. But who's in for the new season? E! News can confirm Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban will return to critique the good, bad, and outrageous. .  


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Kaley Cuoco & Henry Cavill's Short Romance

Now that was a short summer romance! Less than two weeks after going public with their relationship, the couple called it quits for unknown reasons.


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Nigella Lawson & Charles Saatchi's Drama

Talk about a drama-filled summer. After Charles Saatchi allegedly grabbed his wife's throat, the couple decided to end their marriage. "I feel that I have clearly been a disappointment to Nigella during the last year or so," Saatchi said at the time.


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