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Clark and Seacrest will celebrate 40 years of history as they host ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012′ live from ABC Studios in New York on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 on the ABC Television Network. [1]

Ryan Seacrest, left, and Dick Clark. [2]

Dick Clark is the ageless co-host of the annual Times Square TV special, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. [3]

Ask Dick Clark for his top memories of his iconic New Year’s Rockin’ Eve show and he ticks off a handful. [4]

Dick Clark has become synonymous with New Year’s Eve, so it’s no surprise the renowned television host is back to ring in 2012 and celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic program, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” [5]

MID-KNIGHT: Dick Clark (with Mariah Carey in 2005, the year after a paralyzing stroke) talks about his annual Times Square victory lap. [6]

ET, ABC) will mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic holiday show from host and executive producer Dick Clark. [7]

But Mr. Clark and his countdown show remain synonymous with New Year’s Eve; this year, for its 40th anniversary, the show he created will take over nearly six hours of the ABC network, its most ever. [2]

Cohosts Clark and Seacrest will be joined by Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Hot Chelle Rae, the Band Perry, blink-182, Christina Perri, Florence + the Machine, Gym Class Heroes, LMFAO, OneRepublic, Nicki Minaj, Taio Cruz, and will.i.am. [...] This year’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest (10 p.m. [7]

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[1] Dick Clark’s dominant ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ TV show …
[2] Dick Clark and ‘Rockin’ Eve’ Reach Milestone - NYTimes.com
[3] Dick Clark: Biography from Answers.com
[4] Dick Clark: Rockin’ it on New Year’s since ‘72 ‘ USATODAY.com
[5] Dick Clark New Year’s Eve 2012: Host Celebrates 40 Years Of ‘New …
[6] Dick Clark has outlasted his New Year’s Eve rivals 40 years …
[7] Dick Clark: 40 years of ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ | PopWatch | EW.com

Having taken a year off following the 86-date I Am… Sasha Fierce Tour, Beyonc? re-emerged on the music scene late this spring with the single “Run the World (Girls).” While “Girls” fell squarely in the Beyonc? canon, what she had coming with the rest of her album 4 represented a dynamic and risky change for the superstar. [1]

Beyonce Knowles was determined to have a baby by the time she was 30 and shared her baby bump with the world at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. [2]

Born in Houston in the fall of 1981, Beyonc? Giselle Knowles started performing at age seven. [3]

If you haven’t seen the clip yet, google Beyonce and take a look. [...] On October 5th the Million Dollar Baby actress attended a massive birthday bash for Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen President accused of human rights violations. [4]

You’re getting awards and people are saying how much they respect you and I couldn’t even hear it anymore,” she revealed in the documentary “Year of 4,” which debuted on MTV in June. [1]

Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life. [5]

From dance classes to singing in the church choir, Beyonc? was a natural. [3]

After completing her performance at the award’s show she rubbed her belly as the camera cut to Jay-Z sitting in the audience. [2]

With the final words of “Love on Top” still echoing through Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, she dropped her mic and unbuttoned her sparkling jacket to reveal a small baby bump, which she rubbed joyously, wearing an ear-to-ear smile that said it all. [1]

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[1] Beyonc?’s Year Of Change Had Us Counting To 4 - Music, Celebrity …
[2] Beyonce Pregnant: ‘I Want You to Feel the Love That’s Growing …
[3] Beyonc? on Yahoo! Music
[4] Beyonce : Pictures, Videos, Breaking News
[5] Beyonce Breaking News and Gossip | PerezHilton.com

Brock Lesnar will return to the UFC octagon in a five-round main event Dec. 30 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, facing newly signed former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem. [1]

Check the home page tonight in case anything interesting happens at UFC 141. [2]

Overeem (35-11), who has held belts in multiple promotions, was released from Strikeforce in July despite having one fight remaining on his contract. [3]

With the belief that these two are both top-five competitors, there isn’t many out there who could think this fight would be anything but exciting. [4]

The UFC is bringing Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem into the Octagon, and welcoming him with a bout against the promotion’s biggest star, Brock Lesnar. [5]

ET as we bring you live results and play-by-play for UFC 141: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem. [6]

“Brock is a big name, a dangerous guy, and this is a dream matchup,” Overeem told The Times on Tuesday, just after signing a standard UFC fight contract in the office of Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta. [1]

In a matchup between two of the UFC Heavyweight division’s most physically imposing competitors, fans have been animate with anticipation at the thought of having Brock Lesnar square off with Alistair Overeem inside of the Octagon. [4]

LAS VEGAS — This is the UFC 141 live blog for Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem, the main event of tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. [7]

In all seriousness, Lesnar versus Overeem is the ultimate “wrestler versus striker” contest and it has convinced me to stop trying to break down every fight on the main card because everything sounds exactly the same. [2]

Sources:
[1] UFC: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem set for Dec. 30 - latimes.com
[2] UFC 141 Preview: Brock Lesnar Vs. Alistair Overeem | The Big Lead
[3] Brock Lesnar-Alistair Overeem fight set for Dec. 30 in Vegas - ESPN
[4] MMA: Is Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem the Worst Fight of the …
[5] Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Set for Year-End UFC Show
[6] UFC 141 Results And Play-By-Play: Brock Lesnar Vs. Alistair Overeem
[7] UFC 141 Live Blog: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Updates

LAS VEGAS — Brock Lesnar took one last kick to his stomach and crumpled at the side of the cage, unable to fight back when Alistair Overeem pounced. [1]

Brock Lesnar took one last kick to his stomach and crumpled at the side of the cage, unable to fight back when Alistair Overeem pounced. [2]

Lesnar returns to the octagon after a 14-month absence, taking on heavyweight Dutch kickboxer Alistair Overeem at the MGM Grand Garden in the UFC’s traditional end-of-the-year show in its hometown. [3]

Lesnar had been out of action for over a year with a back and forth battle with diverticulitus, and the ring rust showed as Overeem TKO’d him in less than one round. [4]

“Tonight was the last night you will see me in the Octagon,” Lesnar told the sold-out Las Vegas crowd. [5]

If you were able to catch UFC 141 Friday evening, you were one of the lucky ones to witness the last time Brock Lesnar will compete in MMA. [6]

Lesnar retired from the UFC after Overeem stopped him with one vicious kick to the body at 2:26 of the first round in their heavyweight bout Friday night, leaving the UFC heading into 2012 without its biggest pay-per-view star. [2]

Lesnar, who originally was a WWE super-star crossed over to MMA in 2008, and after two bouts in the UFC won the UFC heavyweight championship from Randy Couture. [4]

Upsets were abundant on the UFC 141 fight card, with MMA veterans like Nate Diaz, Jon Fitch and Jim Hettes putting on the best performances of their careers. [7]

He couldn’t recover from a kick from Overeem (36-11), the 6-foot-5 Dutch kickboxing star making his UFC debut. [8]

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[1] Brock Lesnar retires after first-round loss to Alistair Overeem at …
[2] Brock Lesnar Retires After 1st-Rd Loss to Overeem - ABC News
[3] Alistair Overeem wins, Brock Lesnar retires at UFC 141
[4] Brock Lesnar retires from MMA - MMA News
[5] Brock Lesnar retires after 1st round loss | StarTribune.com
[6] UFC 141 Results: Brock Lesnar Retires After TKO Loss to Alistair …
[7] UFC 141 Results, Brock Lesnar Retires from MMA: Fan Reaction - UFC …
[8] Brock Lesnar retires after 1st-rd loss to Overeem - Yahoo! News

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Whether used as a meal starter or a complete party menu, appetizers put everyone in a good mood. [4]

Elegant affair or casual get-together, we’ve got standout appetizers to make your party food memorable. [5]

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An easy recipe for sweet and spicy meatball appetizers can be tossed together in just a few minutes and simmered in a slow cooker. [6]

Try one of our Top 20 Cheese Ball recipes. [...] Get menus and shopping lists that make ingredients go further! [1]

Mini rolls stuffed with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese are baked with a savory poppyseed-mustard sauce for an easy, tasty little bite or appetizer. [6]

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[1] Appetizers and Snack Recipes - Allrecipes.com
[2] Thousands of Great Appetizer Recipes! - Appetizers
[3] Appetizer Recipes, Easy Appetizer Recipes from Pillsbury.com
[4] Appetizer Recipes | Recipes | Better Recipes
[5] Appetizer Recipes for Every Occasion | MyRecipes.com
[6] New New Year Appetizer Recipes - Allrecipes.com