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The nominees for the 2012 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards have just been announced. In the all-important Billabong XXL Ride of the Year category, there are five very different waves in contention, all ridden in very different regions around the planet.
Kate Upton is the newest queen of sports. The hot chick has been everywhere. She's the Beach Bunny, she is the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, and recently, she joined Skullcandy, the iconic lifestyle audio brand.
Australian surf icon Michael Peterson has passed away at the age of 59 after suffering a heart attack. The three-time winner of the Bells Beach Surf Classic was known for his long hair and outstanding surfing skills.
Rip Curl was founded in 1969 by Doug "Claw" Warbrick and Brian "Sing Ding" Singer in Torquay, Australia.