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Biggest Headline of 2008: Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Marry in Secret

PopSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:00:59 -0800

We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2008, and we'll be revealing more as the month comes to a close. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the posts and stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds got together in the Spring of 2007, after emerging from their crazy love square with Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake. Their relationship continued to gain momentum, as they traveled together and he went to Spain to pay her a visit on the set of Vicky Cristina Barcelona that August.

They managed to keep their relationship extremely private and were only photographed together a handful of times. Therefore, it was a bit unforeseen when Scarlett and Ryan announced their engagement this year on May 5. Later that day, Scarlett was all sparkles and smiles as she debuted her big diamond ring at the Costume Institute Gala in NYC.

Still, Scarlett and Ryan kept a low profile as they planned for the big day - so low that many of you thought they'd never actually make it to the altar. They managed to surprise everyone once again by pulling off a top secret ceremony at a remote wilderness resort just outside Vancouver on Sept. 27. We have yet to see them side by side since their wedding, but as they grow increasingly comfortable attending events together, hopefully in time we'll see lots more of Scarlett and Ryan showing their love in public.

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Biggest Headline of 2008: Paul Newman Passes Away

PopSugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2008, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the posts and stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.

Early in 2008, rumors began to circulate that legendary actor Paul Newman's health was in decline. The stories persisted despite assurances that he was "doing nicely." As a friend let it slip that he was battling cancer, it began to appear that Paul was, in fact, seriously ill.

The chatter proved to be sadly accurate - Paul Newman passed away at his home in Westport, CT on September 27 after waging a private battle against cancer. As his family and friends remembered the actor and race car enthusiast, we took a look back at his storied life and career. The 10-time Academy Award nominee was famous for his many films, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cool Hand Luke and Road to Perdition. He was equally revered for his extensive philanthropy, which included the non-profit food empire he ran with his daughter Nell, Newman's Own, and his Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children.

Tributes continued to mount for the man who was unanimously loved in Hollywood for his kindness and charity, and Paul's memory is certain to live on.

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Biggest Headline of 2008: Michael Phelps Makes Olympic History in Beijing

PopSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:30:00 -0800

An Olympic year is always a special treat, but last Summer's Beijing games were particularly exciting thanks to Michael Phelps. He arrived in China hoping to break Mark Spitz's record of 7 gold medals in one Olympics, and before the races got started many of you had already proclaimed him as hot. In no time at all, Michael was taking home golds and swiftly beating his competitors, with an especially exciting relay that let him share his success with his USA teammates. After completing his first five events, Michael broke the record for most career gold medals with 11 to his name.

He didn't stop there, and we were glued to our TVs along with the rest of America night after night as we cheered on the golden boy. Race number seven almost cost him everything as Michael was beginning to feel the effects and exhaustion of the games, but he pulled out an incredibly close win and beat Serbia's Milo Cavi by just 0.01 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly. The next day was Michael's last race, and he made history by scoring his eighth gold medal in the 4x100 medley relay.

Once the Olympics were over, Michael became an instant celebrity. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, picking up endorsements and making appearances everywhere we turned. Michael didn't seem to have any problem soaking up all the attention from his female fans, and was quickly all over the tabloids as we speculated about his love life. In January, Michael is due to get back in the pool to start training for his next games, which means his 15 minutes of fame could last at least another 4 years.

Biggest Headlines of 2008: Nick and Mariah's Whirlwind Elopement

PopSugar — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0800

When Mariah Carey picked Nick Cannon to play her love interest in her music video for Bye-Bye, little did we know what was in store. On April 30 we heard rumblings that Mariah and Nick had gotten engaged, though their relationship was still relatively private at the time. On the very next day, news spread that the two had eloped on an island. While everyone was still taking in the surprising story, rumors emerged about no prenup and that Mariah's engagement ring was recycled. Eventually we saw their wedding photos and spotted them on their honeymoon - it was clear that the marriage was real.

The newlyweds returned from their vacation ready and willing to take part in all of the publicity. They posed for every photo op, gave interviews talking babies, and revealed they want to get married every year. Nick threw a Six Flags celebration for friends and family of the couple while Mariah gushed about how Nick saved her. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon traveled all over the world shooting music videos and posing for the paparazzi. At the end of the year, there were pregnancy rumors coming from all over. Most of you didn't think these two would last but with maybe a third addition to the family on the way in 2009, they might stay together longer than anyone expected.

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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Miley Cyrus's VF Scandal

PopSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:30:31 -0800

We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2008, and we'll be revealing more as the year comes to a close. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the posts and stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.

Miley Cyrus continued to skyrocket to fame in 2009, becoming a worldwide superstar that some compare to Britney Spears. However, Miley found herself in the midst of a scandal after posing for a Vanity Fair photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz in April. The main photo of Miley draped in a bed sheet with her bare back exposed had parents very upset that the then-15-year-old Disney role model was setting a bad example for her fans. Her parents made it seem like they had left the shoot early, although VF claimed the opposite and defended the photo, while Annie argued that the picture was just "misunderstood."

Miley issued an apology to her fans saying that the shoot was "supposed to be 'artistic'" but that she was now "embarrassed." Disney thought the magazine took advantage of the teen star and even vowed to keep Miley out of the spotlight until the storm passed, which had intensified after personal photographs of Miley were leaked on the Internet. She also got in a bit of trouble when she and a friend made a video mocking Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. Since then, things have calmed down for the young singer, and in a recent interview she stated she'd love to work with Annie again and maybe even take up photography herself.

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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Jay-Z and Beyonce Secretly Wed

PopSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:14 -0800

We've been counting down the most biggest headlines of 2008, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the posts and stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z had been together for six years before their hush-hush wedding in April. Rumors had been flying for years that they were finally going to make things official, and they reached fever pitch after reports emerged that they'd applied for a marriage license in New York State. Jay-Z was seen sharing a toast with friends after a show in Toronto on April 3, leading many to believe the big day was at hand. On April 4, (4/4/08 - Jay-Z and Beyonce share the lucky number 4) everyone was expecting a ceremony, especially since Beyonce's Destiny's Child bandmates released a video that looked possibly like a bachelorette party. Later that day, the story was confirmed - Jay-Z and Beyonce had tied the knot at his NYC apartment in front of family and friends, including Solange Knowles and Gwyneth Paltrow.

The celebration didn't last long, and by the next day Jay-Z was off to his next concert in NC. The obligatory pregnancy rumors were quick to follow, but so far it doesn't look like there's a little Carter on the way - though Jay-Z and Beyonce were said to have purchased a new family home in suburban NY. It wasn't until August that Beyonce finally gave everyone a peek at her blingin' wedding ring, a sure sign that she and Jay-Z are increasingly comfortable showing their love in public. Their wedding was a long time in the making, but hopefully the good times are just beginning for Beyonce and Jay-Z.

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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Year

PopSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:30:31 -0800

It was a year of ups and downs for Madonna, who spent the first half of 2008 focusing on her new album before her music was eclipsed by her personal drama in the press. She started things off by taking Lourdes and Rocco around India and continued to raise money for Malawi with her celebrity friends. In February Madonna showed off her first endeavor as a director when her film Filth and Wisdom premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. Her debut was a milestone for the pop star, but the buzz quickly shifted to her new album, Hard Candy. She and her little black ensembles were all over the magazine covers and her collaboration with Justin quickly became a big hit.

Madonna's success continued and was marked by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but by March there were whispers of problems with her marriage to Guy Ritchie. They battled the gossip with hand-in-hand dinner dates, but the speculation was far from over. Madonna hit the road on her Sticky and Sweet tour once Hard Candy was released in May. When she wasn't busy up on stage, she stuck by Guy's side at Cannes but by Summer the divorce rumors were back and bigger than ever. To look back at the rest of Madonna's year just read more.

Not long after Madonna was spotted at Yankee stadium with her kids in June, word spread like wildfire that something was going on between her and Yankee Alex Rodriguez and that both she and Guy had already hired divorce lawyers. Madonna's rep was quick to deny the reports and rumors, and as if on cue, Madonna and Guy were spotted holding hands a few days later in NYC. In early July Alex Rodriguez's wife filed for divorce, which didn't help matters.

Her marriage controversy was put on the backburner for a bit when her brother Christopher Ciccone published a tell-all about Madonna, which bothered her more than the affair rumors. Madonna and Guy continued to keep up the appearance of being a happy couple, celebrating her 50th birthday together in August and appearing together on red carpets for Guy's movie Rocknrolla before it was his turn for a birthday bash.

While everything seemed to be fine on the surface, the year-long questions about their relationship were about to be answered. The rumors about Madonna and A-Rod continued and they were spotted having dinner together in October just a few days before Madonna and Guy officially announced their divorce on October 15.

The split wasn't about to slow down Madonna's touring schedule, and she had friends in her corner on stage and off. It didn't take much time for the rumors about their divorce settlement and child custody to get ugly. The couple reached a divorce settlement in mid December, and went their separate ways. As Guy keeps busy with Sherlock Holmes, Madonna is still performing on stage night after night. She's been spotted with Alex a handful of times in the past months, and despite rumors that they're getting closer, A-Rod claims that there's nothing romantic between them. It was a roller coaster year for Madonna to say the least, but we might have to wait until 2009 to find out if she and A-Rod are more than just friends.

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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Jennifer Lopez From Twins to Bikinis and More

Molly — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0800

Jennifer Lopez's year started off in a big way when she gave birth to her twins, Max and Emme, on Feb. 21. Soon after, Jennifer and Marc introduced us to their twins on the cover of People for a reported $6 million paycheck. Always the multitasker, Jennifer was quick to make headlines talking about not having a nanny, but as you expected that didn't last, as the two now have help caring for their 10-month old twins. Jennifer and Marc immediately introduced their twins to a jetsetting lifestyle with trips overseas to meet all of mom and dad's glamorous friends. The family headed to Spain in June where Jennifer showed off her amazing slimmed-down bikini body more than once and also growing Max and Emme.

In July, the new mom turned 39 and announced that she was training to participate in a triathlon in September. Before she took to her swimming, biking, and running, she stopped by the DNC on behalf of the Children's Defense Fund. After posing with Posh at NY Fashion Week, Jennifer was supposed to guest judge on the Project Runway finale but pulled out due to an injury, which clearly didn't stop her from completing her triathalon in Malibu just days later. Superwoman Jennifer was in NYC hours later to throw Marc a surprise 40th birthday before whisking him - and the twins - off to St.-Tropez and Milan. The Lopez-Anthony family partied overseas with friends, posed for photo shoots, and hit up another fashion week. As if that wasn't enough romantic excitement, Jennifer and Marc renewed their vows October in Vegas. 2008 was a landmark year for Jennifer Lopez in her personal life and her professional ventures, so we'll have to see whether she can top it in '09, but if anyone can do it, it's Jennifer.

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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Travis Barker and DJ AM's Plane Crash

PopSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:00:22 -0800

One of the more shocking news stories of the year happened late on Sept. 19 when Travis Barker and DJ AM were the sole survivors of a plane crash in South Carolina. The crash took the lives of four people including the two pilots, Barker's assistant Chris Baker, and his bodyguard Charles Still. After escaping from the burning plane, Travis and AM were rushed to the hospital with severe third degree burns. Later investigations alleged that a faulty Goodyear tire was possibly the reason for the crash, and Travis - who revealed he'd always been scared of planes - is currently suing the owners and makers of the Learjet.

In some ways, the tragedy turned out to be a blessing in disguise for DJ AM. While he was being treated, doctors discovered a potentially fatal blood clot in his leg. His ex-girlfriend Mandy Moore was at his bedside during treatment, and the two have since rekindled their relationship. Since leaving the hospital DJ AM has worked the turntables onstage with Jay-Z and celebrated with a welcome home party with proceeds going to the victims of the crash. Travis and DJ AM are expected to perform onstage together for the first time since the crash on New Year's Eve in LA, and we hope that 2009 bodes well for them as they continue to recover.

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Biggest Headlines of 2008: Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson's Relationship

Molly — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:30:00 -0800

Lindsay Lohan found love this year, only it wasn't in the form we were originally expecting. Instead, her friendship with Samantha Ronson turned into more as the two women went from attached at the hip BFFs to a lot more. You wouldn't know it from the way Lindsay finished off 2007 - a trio of men in Italy, drinking on camera, which had you all convinced she was on a downward spiral again. By Spring, however, we were seeing a lot more of her shopping and dining with DJ Samantha than falling out of the club at the end of the night and creating scandals. Still, it took her - and us - a long time to tentatively talk about the coupledom, until LL's independent streak and desire to speak her mind won out and everyone learned of Lindsay Lohan's new love.

This wasn't the first time that we saw Lindsay and Samantha spending a lot of time together, in fact Samantha got a bad reputation for facilitating her 2007 downward spiral and most of you didn't think she would keep Lindsay out of trouble. By May, it became more clear that if anything Samantha was a stabilizing influence on Lohan, as the girls were spotted meeting each other's families. At the end of the month Lindsay nuzzled up to Samantha at Cannes only fueling relationship rumors. It heated up over the Summer as Samantha joined LL on the set of Labor Pains and the girls celebrated birthdays and spent every second together.

To read more of Lindsay and Samantha's year together just read more.

By August, the only drama in their relationship seemed to be caused by Michael Lohan who felt the need to rant about Samantha to the media. The girls fought back on their MySpace blogs and just about the only upside to that was we got two of our favorite celebrity bloggers out of it. The girls have kept us updated frequently the past few months on how they're feeling about everything from politics to relationships to clearing up any breakup rumors.

From party to party, it seemed if you hired Samantha to DJ, Lindsay would be part of the package. The girls supported each other and their families like watching Charlotte Ronson's Fashion Week show. Lindsay's publicist tried to deny the girls were more than friends, but LL herself opened up about it eventually. Not to mention, of course, seeing them kiss.

At the end of September, Lindsay and Samantha headed off for a romantic weekend in Cabo together full of bikini lounging. While Lindsay Lohan's movie career is still in a bit of a rut, her legging line is selling well and she seems happier and more stable than ever with Samantha by her side. It may not be what we expected to see from Lindsay in 2008, but it's been a pleasant surprise to watch her genuinely in love with someone who cares about her right back. We'll see what 2009 brings for LL and SR, but for now they're just enjoying the ride.

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