The Labrador retriever continues its reign as America's top dog.

According to the American Kennel Club, the Lab took the top spot for the 21st consecutive year, which is based on registration statistics.

The beagle moved up to the No. 3 spot.

An AKC spokesperson said she wouldn't be surprised to see the beagle move to the top of the list next year.

The German shepherd maintains its No. 2 ranking. The golden retriever climbed from No. 5 to No. 4, and the rottweiler made its first appearance in the Top 10.

The Yorkshire terrier slid from No. 3 to No. 5 on the new list, and the dachshund dropped from No 8 to No. 9. The poodle breed rose from No. 9 to No. 8 in the AKC records this year. Other Top 10 finishers include the bulldog (No. 6) and the boxer (No. 7).

One thing the AKC is noticing is that small dogs aren't as popular anymore. It looks like big cuddly dogs are making a comeback.

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"The Bachelor" Ben Flajnik flew to Switzerland in Monday night's episode with the final three woman... Courtney, Lindzi and Nicki.

Before Ben sent anyone home, his last-eliminated love interest, Kacie B., surprised him in Switzerland, looking for closure.

Ben gave roses to Courtney and Lindsey, sending Nicki home.
 

Here are the winners in the major categories of the 84th Academy Awards, held Sunday night at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles. For a complete list of winners, visit Oscar.go.com:

Best Picture
The Artist

Best Actor
Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Best Actress
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
 

Best Supporting Actor
Christopher Plummer, Beginners

Best Supporting Actress
Octavia Spencer, The Help

Best Director
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
 

Best Animated Feature Film
Rango 

Best Art Direction
Hugo

Best Cinematography
Hugo

Costume Design
The Artist

Best Documentary (Feature)
Undefeated

Best Documentary (Short Subject)
Saving Face
 
Best Film Editing
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Best Foreign Language Film
A Separation -- Iran

Best Makeup
The Iron Lady

Best Music (Original Score)
The Artist -- Ludovic Bource

Best Music (Original Song)
"Man or Muppet" from The Muppets, Music and Lyrics by Bret McKenzie

Short Film (Animated)
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris

Best Short Film (Live Action)
The Shore 

Best Sound Editing
Hugo 

Best Sound Mixing
Hugo

Best Visual Effects
Hugo

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The Descendants -- Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash

Writing (Original Screenplay)
Midnight in Paris -- Written by Woody Allen

Sources told TMZ that Chris Brown and Rihanna are dangerously close to getting back together but their friends are desperately trying to keep them apart for their own good.

According to the sources, Rihanna is still head over heels for Chris, even though they went through some major drama three years ago. Her  friends say that it weren't for the media and her fans, she would already have taken him back.

Also, Chris has extremely strong feelings for Rihanna. So friends on both sides have told them they are against the hookup. They think spending so much time together is a terrible idea, personally and professionally.

No comment from Rihanna or Chris.