1. Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
It may have happened in November, but if you listen closely, you can still hear the collective squee from Twi-hards upon seeing Robsten finally, FINALLY, holding hands out in the open as they prepared to board a plane in Paris.
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2. Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
Whoever coined the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" may want to rethink that number—at least when it comes to this particular photo from the New Moon set in Italy that had fans feverishly blogging, texting and talking incessantly. But really, can you blame them?
3. Michael Jackson's children: Prince, Paris & Blanket
The King of Pop's memorial may have been a star-studded event, but it was his three young children that made it memorable. Hardly ever seen, and never heard, they courageously stepped into the unfamiliar spotlight to pay tribute to their father. "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine," a tearful 11-year-old Paris said. "And I just wanted to say, I loved him so much."
4. Taylor Swift & Taylor Lautner
Sure, this smooch may simply be for their movie, Valentine's Day, but seeing how T-squared is rumored to be an item, you just know there's some real feelings going on here.
5. Miley Cyrus
At this year's Teen Choice Awards, one teen arguably made the wrong choice in deciding to strut her 16-year-old stuff up, down and around a pole, thereby sparking controversy and heated discussions about what is appropriate behavior for somebody so young. Then again, we've seen worse.
6. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne & Knox
Every now and then, an event takes place that's so monumental you recall exactly where you were when it happened—man landing on the moon, the collapse of the Berlin Wall…and the first public appearance of the two most-talked-about twins as they touched down in Tokyo with their parents and siblings.
7. Lady Gaga & Queen Elizabeth II
Perhaps it's Her Royal Highness who has the poker face. After all, she didn't flinch once while meeting the singer in one of her many outrageous outfits. Then again, by Gaga standards, this is pretty conservative.
8. Mariah Carey
While we're tempted to say Mimi's choice in swimwear for a music video shoot in Malibu is a bit questionable, we won't. Nor will we point out how that pained look on her face while she squats uncomfortably on the beach actually pains us. Nope. We're not gonna go there.
9. Madonna
And just like that, couch potatoes around the world had the pop icon to thank when it came to defending their desire not to work out.
10. Taylor Lautner & Selena Gomez
Puppy dogs and kittens faced some pretty stiff competition in the cuteness department when these two were snapped enjoying each other's company earlier this year. Naturally, speculation surfaced that they could be romantically linked, but it's probably safe to say there was nothing going on. Especially in light of the fact that he's now believed to be with her BFF.
11. Jon Gosselin & Hailey Glassman
While we weren't exactly shocked that the reality star hooked up with a 22-year-old party girl after his marriage to Kate was a done deal, we were all definitely a bit stunned that it happened so quickly. "Divorce to Dating in 20 Days!" read the cover of People in talking about this excursion here to the French Riviera. Of course, seeing how things eventually evolved, "Dad to Douche" seems like a better headline.
12. LeAnn Rimes & Eddie Cibrian
Soon after insisting to the public they were just friends, the married CSI: Miami star showed this public display of affection for the equally-wedded singer. No wonder the actor's ex took her hurt out on his Harley.
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