We're still talking about Kanye West's VMA interruption and Jon and Kate's breakup, but we also can't forget Kate Winslet's big award show wins or the New Moon madness that swept us away for most of the year! Check out our count down of 2009's biggest stories! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for all the latest celebrity gossip!
We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2009, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. Read on to take a look back at some of the stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.
This year, we lost many stars, both old and young. Michael Jackson stole headlines over the Summer due to his passing, but we also spent the last 12 months mourning other public figures.
Just two days into the year, John Travolta and Kelly Preston suffered the devastating loss of their son, Jett Travolta, after complications from a seizure. Michael Jackson's highly publicized death almost overshadowed the passing of Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon, who died within days of each other at the end of June. Beloved actor Patrick Swayze lost his battle with cancer in September, after a lengthy and courageous fight. Bea Arthur, meanwhile, passed in April at the age of 86, and director John Hughes suffered a fatal heart attack in August. Legendary senator Ted Kennedy also died that month after his own fight against cancer.
Two deaths seemed particularly out of the blue — DJ AM overdosed in August after surviving a plane crash and overcoming drugs during a previous battle with addiction, and Natasha Richardson died in March after a tragic ski accident. The most recent star to be gone too soon is Brittany Murphy, who died last weekend at her LA home. Our hearts go out to all of those who lost a loved one this year, and the memories of these celebrities will certainly live on through their work.
In part two of our 7 Reasons Why Halloween Is Huge in 2009 special, we count down numbers three through one: Halloween parties in Hollywood and beyond are bound to be big since the holiday falls on a Saturday, memorable headline-makers like Kate Gosselin and Balloon Boy make great costumes, and skin-baring celebrities will try to outdo their previous outfits in sexy getups!
What better way to pay tribute to the late Patrick Swayze than with an ode to his "Baby" in Dirty Dancing? The story of a rich and innocent teenage girl turned infatuated woman will always be engraved in my memory. My favorite scene was when Frances "Baby" Houseman told Swayze she carried a watermelon — hilarious. Replicate Baby's innocent '80s look in a white Summer dress and matching heels, or with high-waist denim shorts and a cropped white top. Oh yes, don't forget the tight curls and sexy dance moves!
Just can't get enough? Join my A Fabby Halloween group, where we can share ideas, photos, and revel in Halloween happiness.
A pre-Twilight Kristen Stewart looks adorable in a Porsche commercial — check out how she was unknowingly already preparing for her big hit. Plus, hot Ben Affleck on set, and Diablo Cody gives us the scoop on how she's planning on adapting Sweet Valley High. All that and more, so watch PopSugar Rush now!
A pre-Twilight Kristen Stewart looks adorable in a Porsche commercial — check out how she was unknowingly already preparing for her big hit. Plus, hot Ben Affleck on set, and Diablo Cody gives us the scoop on how she's planning on adapting Sweet Valley High. All that and more, so watch PopSugar Rush now!
Ben Affleck teases us with an almost shirt strip, a young Kristen Stewart coincidentally acts out a Twilight scene in a car commercial, and the Dancing With the Stars cast pays tribute to Patrick Swayze.
We take a look back at some of our favorite Patrick Swayze big-screen moments. Plus, Kanye gets emotional with Jay Leno, and Kate Gosselin congratulates Victoria Beckham on her lasting marriage. All that and more — watch PopSugar Rush now!
