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BET Awards Fashion Face-Off: Beyonce vs. Tyra Banks

Last night's BET Awards were highlighted by emotional tributes to Michael Jackson, as Janet Jackson teared up on stage and Jaime Foxx performed the moonwalk.

Still, it was also a celebrity-filled event, which means fans have been clamoring for a look at various stars on the red carpet.

Beyonce and Tyra Banks didn't disappoint, as each showed up for the ceremony looking her most beautiful. Dressed in contrasting outfits, the celebs stopped and posed for numerous photos.

Here are two of them. Compare and vote below:

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[Photos: Fame Pictures]

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Brady Green: Guilty of Stalking Tyra Banks

The man on trial for stalking former supermodel-turned-TV talk show queen Tyra Banks was found guilty today, but he won't get any jail time.

Instead will get psychiatric help, according to the New York Post.

Brady Green was arrested in March 2008 after harassing Tyra Banks at her Chelsea studios following the taping of The Tyra Banks Show.

Manhattan Criminal Court Judge James Burke ruled that Green's actions were "knowingly and inherently invalid and the behavior was hounding."

The judge, however, opted not to sentence Chelsea Green to 90 days in jail and instead ordered that the Georgia native get mental treatment.

Brady Green PhotoTyra Pic

Hopefully Tyra Banks won't have to look over her shoulder anymore.

In his bench-trial verdict, Burke said Green will have to return to court on June 18, where a place and length of treatment will be made known.

Burke said treatment is "something that can help Green in the future."

On Wednesday, Tyra Banks testified she was scared for her safety on March 18, 2008, after her staff told her Brady Green was in the building - the same man who had been stalking her by sending her flowers and love letters.

Outside court, Green's lawyer Jeffrey Berman said he was "disappointed with the verdict," but was glad the judge "didn't send [Green] to jail."

Tyra Banks Testifies Against Stalker Brady Green

As Shawn Johnson, Tyler Perry and Britney Spears can attest, it's been a busy month for stars and their insane stalkers. Your next victim? Tyra Banks.

Banks took the stand today in Manhattan to testify against her accused stalker, Brady Green. The nut job is on trial for stalking, harassment and criminal trespassing stemming from an incident in March of last year.

According to the New York Daily News, the America's Next Top Model host was calm as she told the court how terrified she and her staff were when Brady Green attempted to get past security at the Tyra Banks Show.

The staff wouldn't allow Banks to exit her dressing room.

"'Stop! No! You can't leave,'" she claimed they said. "I know I have fans, but I've never in my entire career had my staff act in this way."

The scary incident has left the 39-year-old Banks shaken to this day: "I fear for my safety," she said. "I feel extremely vulnerable."

Brady Green PicA Tyra Banks Image

Prosecutors say Brady Green even threatened to slash a Tyra Banks employee's throat when the person refused to give up the studio address.

"I don't fear for my life - I fear the safety of my staff," Banks explained. "I fear the safety of my family. I fear the safety of people in my vicinity."

She admitted that since Green's phone calls, love notes and appearance, she has heightened her security, even when she goes for a run.

The defendant's lawyer noted that the star's website urges viewers to write her. But Banks says Green was more aggressive than the average fan.

If convicted, Green faces a maximum of 90 days in prison.

Levi Johnston: Sarah Palin Aware of Bristol Boning

In an interview scheduled to air Monday on The Tyra Banks Show, teen baby daddy Levi Johnston admits that he and Bristol Palin were allowed to share a room at Sarah Palin's Alaska home even though she probably knew he was doing her daughter.

"I'm pretty sure she probably knew," says Johnston. "Moms are pretty smart."

Well, most of them are. This is ... forget it.

Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin, 19 and 18 respectively, called off their fake engagement in March. They welcomed son Tripp Easton Mitchell on December 27.

The self-proclaimed redneck, who showed off his tattoo of Bristol's name on his ring finger - says they practiced safe sex "most of the time." That's a relief.

Levi Johnston, Tyra Banks

His sister, Mercede Johnston, also admitted on the program that their family was under gag order during Sarah Palin's campaign for the vice presidency.

That must have put a dent in ma Sherry Johnston's drug-dealing biz.

"We were supposed to say that all questions need be brought up to the McCain campaign," Mercede said. "Other than that we had to say no comment."

Last month, Johnston said he needs to grow up before wedding Bristol Palin.

"It's just us not, me not being mature enough, or something, and having a kid and thinking ... it could be better for us to separate for a while," he said.

As for reconciling with Bristol, he said, "We'll see, we'll see how it is. We'll just remain friends for now. We're both cool with that decision, and we'll see."

Click to enlarge more photos of Levi Johnston ...

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The Celebrity Weight Loss Hall of Fame... and Shame

We've brought you our Plastic Surgery Hall of Fame. Now we present to you our Celebrity Weight Loss Hall of Fame ... or Shame, as it is in many cases.

For every celebrity weight loss success, there is an equal and opposite celebrity weight gain... or celebrity weight loss gone horribly, horribly overboard.

Sometimes stars mean well, but fall off the boat and pack the pounds back on. Other times, they end up trying TOO hard and skipping a meal or 30.

The technical term for the latter is Mischa Barton Syndrome (MBS). Here's a look at the former OC star looking healthy last year and emaciated now ...

Mischa Barton Then and Now

Wow. Looking good, Mischa. When was your last meal, Thanksgiving?

Follow the jump for many more examples of celebrity weight loss winners and losers - those who have either tried way too hard or not hard enough.

NOTE: In the interest of mixing it up a bit, we didn't even include Jessica Simpson - though you can find many, many photos of her on our site!

Now, on to the Hall of Fame and Shamers ...

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Whitney Port Visits Tyra Banks Show

Whitney Port stopped by The Tyra Banks Show to chat about The City, her fashion line, Whitney Eve, her preference between East Coast and West Coast boys.

Her interview airs today. Below are some excerpts ...

On being nervous about cameras taping her personal life: “I am dating [Jay Lyon] on the show. It was something I was nervous about going in. Clearly, I mean, who wants to date while having three cameras around you? I mean, it’s not an ideal situation.”

Tyra Banks, Whitney Port

The adorable Whitney Port poses with the annoying Tyra Banks. That, or a badly-dressed cardboard cutout / wax figure who looks a hell of a lot like Tyra Banks.

On kissing boys on The City: “It’s natural. I feel that if I just let my true feelings show on the show, then I can do no wrong.”

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Don't Have a Happy Birthday, Tyra Banks!

This is just what the world needs: an excuse for Tyra Banks to shower herself with attention.

The obnoxious, self-serving talk show host turns 35 today. And we really can wait to see how she celebrates the momentous occasion.

Tyra, of course, is the head judge on America's Next Top Model. When not dressing down contestants, she dresses up like a fat person or a stripper on her self-titled talk show. Anything to make headlines.

It may be our obligation as a celebrity gossip site to list a series of photos of the birthday girl below for readers to click on and ogle over... but we don't have to like doing it!

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The Hollywood Gossip Caption Contest 57

Welcome, celeb gossip fans, to The Hollywood Gossip Caption Contest, a Friday tradition, now in its 57th week. Who's the winner of this week's Caption Contest?

When Twilight star Robert Pattinson leans in for a bite of Tyra Banks, fun captions are sure to follow. Josette's was the one we picked. Congratulations!

AAAAAGHHH!

Just imagine, Tyra, half the girls in America wish they were you.

Tyra Banks is More Pathetic Than Natalie Dylan

We hate Tyra Banks more and more every day.

The attention-starved host had Natalie Dylan on her talk show yesterday. Yes, the same Natalie Dylan that is selling her virginity to the highest bidder.

And while that may seem pathetic and immoral to some, it's a personal decision. Tyra, conversely, attempts to portray herself as a profound, serious voice in the world. When she donned a fat suit last year - in order to prove how difficult everything was for the overweight - Banks broke down in tears at how cruel life can be.

But it's all just a stunt for Tyra. She'll do anything for attention and ratings.

Here's video of Dylan on the show:


Dylan on Tyra

Tyra Banks Welcomes Kardashian Klan on Stage

In what is sure to be the world's most annoying talk show episode, the Kardashian sisters will appear on The Tyra Banks show on September 23.

The stage doesn't seem big enough for this quartert of attention mongers, as Tyra is known as much for her self-serving ways as her beauty, while Kim Kardashian is known to do anyone to stay in the spotlight (see J, Ray).

Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian? They're known for spelling their first names in a ridiculous fashion.

Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Tyra

We feel horrible for anyone in the audience during this taping.

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