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September 27, 2004 - According to Tyra Banks, this time around on 'America's Next Top Model', the business of being beautiful will be uglier than ever. "We had no idea the [personalities] were gonna be this strong and that there was gonna be this much conflict," she tells TV Guide Online. "We sit in the editing room and go, 'Which fight should we show?'"

September 27, 2004 - In Touch magazine reports that despite rumors of a split, Tyra Banks and Chris Webber are close to marrying. "Yes, it's true they are engaged and they are looking right away for a new home together," an insider revealed. "They may end up in Miami. They would love to have a big house on the water."

September 20, 2004 - Victoria's Secret makeup artist Charlie Green and supermodel Tyra Banks gave a sneak peek of fall makeup looks on September 10th at Victoria's Secret 34th Street Flagship Store in New York City. Check out pictures from WireImage.

September 20, 2004 - The New York Post reports Tyra Banks has just signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Telepictures to host her own daytime talk show, to be exec-produced by Benny Medina. Insiders say Banks is looking to cut into Winfrey's mostly female audience with lifestyle and pro-family segments. Ironically, Banks appeared on Winfrey's show Monday, but she kept mum about her plans. Banks hopes to branch out with clothing, a magazine and other branding ventures.

September 20, 2004 - Us Weekly hears that Tyra Banks has split up with Chris Webber after almost three years, but remain friends.

September 13, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports Tyra Banks and rapper Jay-Z were spotted separately at Gibsons on Wednesday. The mega-model had a hearty appetite: steak, salad with three dressings and strawberries with cream.

September 6, 2004 - Tyra Banks was photographed shopping in Beverly Hills the other day. Clasos has since removed the pictures.

September 6, 2004 - Tyra Banks and Chris Webber have been spending the entire summer together in New York City after the Kings were eliminated from the NBA playoffs in late May. "Having all that time to hand together has made them realize it's time to settle down and exchange vows," a source said. "they're talking wedding dates right now." Another friend added, "It wouldn't surprise me if they're married in the next couple of months."

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