K.Stew Cheats on R.Pattz!
While Edward and Bella may be together for eternity, real-life counterparts Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were thrown into a scandal after the latter was caught cheating with her Snow White and the Huntsman director.
Miley Cyrus Chops Off Her Bun!
It was the haircut heard round the world. Miley Cyrus chopped off her signature bun, opting for an short, bleached-blond 'do, and caused quite the tizzy. The highlight? The LOL-worthy comparisons to Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy.
Jennifer Aniston Gets Engaged!
After countless failed tabloid romances left the former Friends star the subject of many a pity-filled glance or butt of a joke, Jennifer Aniston found her Prince Charming in Wanderlust costar Justin Theroux and accepted his proposal.
The Debut of Kimye!
Kim Kardashian + Kanye West = Kimye, Hollywood's hottest power couple. The rapper and his "Perfect Bitch" debuted as a duo and have turned their coming-out party into a global affair, stopping everywhere from Paris to Miami.
The Dark Knight Rises to Tragedy
It was the most anticipated movie of the summer. But no one could have predicted the tragedy that occurred when a gunman opened fire on a midnight screening of the Batman film in Aurora, Colo., killing 12 and injuring countless others.
TomKat Calls It Quits!
In what is surely the most shocking split of the summer, Katie Holmes filed for divorce from her husband of nearly six years, Tom Cruise, spurring countless conspiracy theories and about a gajillion paparazzi pics of each parent out with daughter Suri.
Taylor Swift, the Next Kennedy?
She may have released a single called "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," but Taylor Swift had something else on her mind: seemingly stopping at nothing to become a part of new boyfriend Conor Kennedy's infamous fam.
Liam Hemsworth Puts a Ring on It!
After three years of dating, Liam Hemsworth, 22, proposed to his The Last Song costar and girlfriend, Miley Cyrus, 19, blinging the former Disney darling out with a 3.5-carat diamond ring and giving her Twitter-gushing fodder for months.
Ryan Lochte Fever Sets In!
Michael Phelps who?! Sure, the swimmer may have continued his tour-de-Olympics, but this year all eyes were on Ryan Lochte, who stole America's hearts with his bling-tastic grills and signature catchphrase. Three "jeahs" to that!
All Eyes on the Olympics!
It's hard to pick a highlight from this summer's London-set athletic celebration. McKayla Maroney being perpetually "not impressed"? David Beckham driving a speedboat? Lochte vs. Phelps drama? A Spice Girls reunion? Seriously, we can't pick.
Obama Keeps on Winning!
The First Family had a sensational summer, with President Barack Obama rubbing elbows with A-listers like George Clooney and garnering praise for supporting gay marriage while Michelle was the fabbest FLOTUS at the Olympic Games.
Matt Bomer Comes Out!
As if Matt Bomer wasn't already winning the summer season with his Magic Mike sex six-pack, the White Collar star revealed he was gay and, along with his partner Simon Halls, will now be honored with the LGBT Inspiration Award.
Frank Ocean Comes Out!
It really was a summer of coming out of the closet (Anderson Cooper confirmed his sexuality too), but none as talked about as that of Frank Ocean. And for his fearlessness he received one of Beyoncé's now-signature open letters.
Tony Scott's Shocking Suicide
Tony Scott, the director of such hits as Top Gun and Beverly Hills Cop II, jumped off the Vincent Thomas Bridge, killing himself. He is remembered by the Hollywood elite he worked with, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
Idol Judges Shake-Up!
American Idol has undergone plenty of turnaround the past few years, with Simon Cowell and Paul Abdul leaving and now Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler too, making way for Mariah Carey, who's sure to provide plenty of those unique Mimi moments.
Britney Spears Has The X Factor
The pop princess echoed fellow Mouseketeer alumna Christina Aguilera and took on a judging seat on a reality singing competition, alongside Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato. Brit-Brit on our TV every week? Yeah, we're definitely tuning in for that.
Ashton and Mila Couple Up!
That '70s Show fans, rejoice! Or light up a doobie in your basement! Because Kelso and Jackie—er, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, we mean—may say they're friends, but a picture of the duo packing on the PDA is worth a thousand words.
Natalie Portman Ties the Knot!
The Black Swan star and her costar/choreographer-turned-baby daddy (the duo have a 1-year-old son, Aleph)-turned fiancé Benjamin Millepied finally got married this summer in a hush-hush Jewish ceremony held in Big Sur, Calif.
Fred Willard Goes to the Movies!
Fred Willard, the funnyman best known for films like Best in Show and Anchorman, was caught, uh, "conducting himself inappropriately" at L.A.'s porn peephouse, Tiki Theater (for the record, Willard said he did nothing wrong).
Channing Tatum Wins Over...Everyone!
From Step Up to superstardom. Channing Tatum had a pretty solid year with flicks like The Vow and 21 Jump Street, but it wasn't until the Magic Mike pandemonium kicked in that it became crystal clear: Men, women, everyone wants more Tatum!
Celeb Wedding Fake-Outs!
Wait a second, did Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt manage to say "I do" without anyone knowing?! And did Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel secretly tie the knot too?! Nope, just false starts on hotly anticipated nuptials.
Lindsay Lohan: Comeback Queen?
Don't call it a comeback...well, actually do. The perpetually in-the-headlines troublemaker finally left behind her courthouse shenanigans for roles in Liz & Dick (as Elizabeth Taylor), The Canyons and Lady Gaga's next video!
Jackson Family Pandemonium!
Katherine Jackson missing?! A nasty custody battle over Michael Jackson's kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket?! Yep, yep and plenty more: This summer more Jacksons than you could keep straight came out of the woodwork for some familial drama.
John Travolta's Happy Ending
All's well that ends well, right? That's the silver lining in the post-John Travolta sex scandal story (which involved countless lawyers suing...well, everyone), as Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston stepped out stronger than ever.