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Yesterday was the 149th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's legendary Gettysburg Address. Every year, a speaker is chosen to honor Lincoln at iconic spot he gave the speech himself.

This year, filmmaker Steven Spielberg will join a short list of speakers that has included Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower.

Ch-ch-check out the video (above) to see the director of the new biopic Lincoln give a new Gettysburg address.

Is Lincoln's ghost haunting Steven?? Find out the brilliant way the director still communicates with the late president to this very day!

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Oh, Yeezy!!

He's always gotta keep us guessing, doesn't he??

Despite his mysterious "BE BACK SOON" tweet that, paired with the deletion of all tweets past, seemed to usher in an early Twitter retirement, Kanye West took some time to make a few post scripts dedicated to Steve Jobs.

Honoring the technological god on the anniversary of his death, Yeezy tweet-tweeted:

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On June 7, amfAR's NYC Inspiration Gala will be honoring Robert Duffy, Marc Jacobs International, and Fergie for their philanthropic vision and dedication.

Sponsored by MAC Viva Glam, Piaget, Hugo Boss, and B&B Italia, the event is set to showcase an Olympic-themed men's runway show to celebrate the commitment of charity.

Robert Duffy definitely seems to be looking forward to the occasion. The president of Marc Jacobs International says of the work he's being honored for:

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Such a role model!

Tyra Banks is receiving top honors from The New York Women in Communications Foundation!

Next month, Tyra will be recognized for her many contributions to the field through her entertainment firm Bankable Incorporated at a special ceremony in New York City.

Tyra joins the ranks of communications queens like Meryl Streep and Bernadette Peters who have received the award in the past.

You go, girl!

[Image via C. Smith/WENN.]

Tags: 2012, april, awards, bankable incorporated, bernadette peters, communications, foundation, girl power, honors, meryl streep, models, new york women in communications, nyc, tyra banks, women

Even SNL wanted to honor the legendary Whitney Houston in their own way.

The show paid a silent tribute to Whitney by displaying a picture of her with SNL alum Molly Shannon from a 1996 Mary Katherine Gallagher sketch.

Interestingly enough, Maya Rudolph, who did a Whitney impression on the show, will be hosting next week. We bet they will throw in another tribute to her next week - maybe this time with some laughs instead of tears.

Watch SNL's nod to Whitney above.

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