Justin Bieber Believes the Hype
From collapsing onstage in London in March to his monkey troubles in Germany to the accusations of misbehavior back home in L.A. to his Brazilian bacchanal in November, this was one weird year for the Biebs.
Batkid Saves the Day!
With the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the entire city of San Francisco, 5-year-old Miles Scott fought crime and stole hearts in "Gotham City" while also capturing the adoring attention of the whole country, including Barack and Michelle Obama. Miles' leukemia is in remission and the good citizens of Gotham were more than safe—they were inspired—for one unforgettable day.
Brian Griffin Goes to Cartoon Doggie Heaven
The beyond shocking demise of the Griffins' beloved, boozin' dog on Family Guy was a lightning rod for controversy, with a Change.org petition immediately materializing to demand Brian's return. We're betting on plenty of flashback sequences in the future, because Seth MacFarlane must still want to be able to use his real voice sometimes.
Seth Rogen & James Franco's Parody of Kimye's "Bound 2"
Thank you, guys, for this.
Paul Walker, R.I.P.
The Fast and the Furious star's death on Nov. 30 in a fiery car crash at the age of 40 was a shocking, tragic coda to the Thanksgiving weekend. Tributes poured forth from those who loved him—a group that included pretty much anyone who had ever met the actor.
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