A review of 2011
The highs and lows, slags and shags, weddings and break ups, the bizarre to mundane - It's been a busy one.
Lady GaGa’s Eggs-Cellent Grammys Arrival
Known for her outlandish behaviour, GaGa stole the show at the Grammy Awards in February, arriving at the star-studded bash in a giant egg or ‘vessel’ as she preferred to call it.
After turning heads with her eggs-trordinary entrance, the 25-year old debuted her new single Born This Way – which went on to be a huge anthem for Little (gay) Monsters around the globe.
Ahh Beibz - Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Go Public With Relationship
After months of speculation, the Biebster and Gomez finally confirmed their romance and where better to step out as a couple for the first time than The Oscars.
Back in February, JB and Selena hit the red carpet arm-in-arm at Vanity Fair’s party together and have been inseparable ever since! (Besides the little backstage 'slip' Bieber had with a money grabbing troll).
William and Kate Pronounced Man and Wife - couple married after William has a spot of trouble with Miss Middleton's ring...
Kate, wearing her hair down and an ivory and lace gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen walked up the aisle to coronation anthem I Was Glad, by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry.
During Miss Middleton and William saying their vows, it was noted that Kate did not promise to obey William.
After the vows and a slight moment of drama when William struggled to place the wedding ring on Kate's finger, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Rowan Williams, declared: "I pronounce that they be man and wife together, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."
Now that they are wed, William has been given the title of the Duke of Cambridge and Miss Middleton the title of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge - given to them by The Queen.
AND, Pippa Middleton go 'Rear of The Year' - bang tidy!
Bottom left: One too many glasses of cherryade and the noise got to the little'un
Cheryl Cole Sacked From The X Factor USA
Just when Cheryl thought she was on the brink of cracking America, Chezza was given the boot from the US XF panel, leaving our favourite Geordie “shocked and stunned.”
The Girls Aloud stunner was later replaced by Nicole Scherzinger, with boss Simon Cowell stating that he felt Cheryl was “uncomfortable” on the American series.
The 28-year old was then expected to make a return to the UK shows, but once again, was replaced this time by N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos. Cheryl has remained tight-lipped over her sacking from The X Factor USA, but we’ve got a feeling it could have had something to do with her major orange and purple fashion fail at the first auditions.
David And Victoria Beckham’s Baby Girl
After three sons, the Beckham's finally welcomed their first daughter into the world with the birth of Harper Seven on July 10.
The proud new father revealed how having a baby girl was a different experience to that with his sons, saying:
"The boys never slept when they were babies. Harper is totally different. She sleeps from like 11 o'clock at night 'till 7:30 in the morning. Which is at three-months-old, is kind of amazing. So, we are very lucky.
"She is very feminine in every way. I've never had that before. I've never seen that before. So, everything she does, it kind of amazes me. (Is she not just a mini Posh)?!
"Every time she moves or she makes a noise, it's amazing having a little girl."
All the best to the Beckham clan - Brad & Angie best watch their back; the Beckham's are catching up.
The Harry Potter Franchise Comes To A Close
The seventh and final instalment in the Harry Potter franchise, The Deathly Hallows Part 2, was released in July and smashed box office records worldwide.
The film took $168million on its opening weekend in the US and Canada alone, knocking the previous title holder, Batman: The Dark Knight, into a cocked (wizard’s) hat.
Haven't they grown!
Amy Winehouse Dies
The world of music was rocked by the sad news that Amy Winehouse had tragically passed away at the age of 27 on 23rd July 2011.
The Back To Black singer, who had been plagued with drug and alcohol problems, was found dead at her home in Camden by her bodyguard.
In the months after her death, an inquest revealed Winehouse was more than five times over the drink-drive limit, with a verdict of misadventure given by a coroner.
RIP Amy
Zac Efron Hit By Naked Picture Scandal - A saucy snap of Zac emerged on Twitter, but was been branded fake...
Zac Efron was the latest celebrity to become the victim of a naked photo scandal after a fake image of him completely nude emerged onTwitter.
The saucy snap hit the micro-blogging site yesterday, and showed the former High School Musical star apparently pleasuring himself, while posing topless and showing off his ripped torso.
As a result, Efron quickly became a trending topic on Twitter - despite the raunchy image being deemed fake by many users.
Eagle-eyed tweeters spotted the similarities between the supposed nude pic of Zac and an old photo of the 23-year old, with his fans claiming that his face had been superimposed on someone else's body.
Zac's former girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens recently contacted the police over leaked naked pictures of herself, while Selena Gomez and Blake Lively have also stated that previous nude snaps claiming to be them are also fakes.
Efron is yet to comment on the racy image - say it's not fake!
Beyonce Confirms Pregnancy
It was the news we had all been waiting for when Queen B announced at the 2011 MTV VMAs that she was expecting her first child with hubby Jay-Z.
After being dogged by rumours that her pregnancy was fake after her baby bump seemed to collapse on Australian TV, the Single Ladies hitmaker is expected to give birth to a baby girl later this month.
Radiant!
Rihanna Bares All On Set Of ‘We Found Love’
Known for her raunchy behaviour, RiRi caused controversy in September this year by going topless on the set of her promo for hit single, We Found Love, in Northern Ireland.
The Bajan babe stripped off and exposed her breasts in farmer Alan Graham’s field, who asked Rihanna to put her clothes back on. Graham later branded RiRi’s striptease as “inappropriate”.
Got it flaunt it!
Kim Kardashian's Wedding/Divorce Saga
In August this year, it seemed as if socialite Kim Kardashian had finally got her happy ending after marrying basketball ace Kris Humphries in a lavish ceremony in California.
However just 72-days later, Kimmy announced she was divorcing Kris, citing "irreconcilable differences" as her reason for ending her marriage.
Kim has since been accused of marrying Humphries for the cameras, and has been forced to deny rumours that her marriage was a sham. Better luck next year Kim…
The distance was apparent from the beginning - someone chuck her the yellow pages.
The X Factor 2011: Little Mix Win, Misha B Accused Of Bullying & Frankie Cocozza Kicked Out, Harry and Caroline Flack Dating
The popular talent show was back with more controversy this year, as new judges Kelly Rowland, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos joined old-timer Louis Walsh to find the next worldwide star.
N-Dubz singer Tulisa hit the headlines for branding contestant Misha B a bully, wannabe rocker Frankie Cocozza was axed for allegedly taking cocaine and girlband Little Mix became the first group ever to be crowned XF champions - not to mention Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack’s controversial romance with 17-year old One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles!
Phew, it’s been a busy year…
Tulisa seemed genuinely surprised.
Adele’s Quest For World Domination
Back in February, Adele stepped out on stage at The BRIT Awards and performed Someone Like You, and it’s safe to say the 23-year old’s life was changed forever.
After ruling the charts and breaking numerous records with her sophomore album 21 - which was become the UK’s biggest-selling album of the 21st Century - Adele received a set back and had to cancel her entire US tour due to throat problems.
The Rolling In The Deep star had suffered a haemorrhage in her vocal chord and had to have throat surgery. We wish Adele a speeding recovery and expect more big things from her in 2012.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher Divorce
Despite seeming like one of the most solid celebrity couples, Demi Moore announced she was divorcing her toyboy hubby Ashton Kutcher in November, following claims he cheated on her.
Blonde party-girl Sara Leal alleged she had sex with the Two And A Half Men star on the eve of his sixth wedding anniversary, leaving Demi to call time on their marriage.
You can do better babes.
Justin Bieber Hit With Paternity Claims
Just when we thought butter wouldn’t melt in the Biebster’s mouth, in November the 17-year old was rocked by accusations that he had fathered a fan's baby.
Mariah Yeater claimed that she had sex with JB backstage at one of his gigs, resulting in her falling pregnant with son Tristyn.
After denying the 20-year old’s allegations, the Baby singer agreed to take a DNA test – despite Yeater’s ex Robbie Powell insisting she had made up the reports and he was the child’s father.
The saga is expected to continue well into the New Year.
Looking dapper in D&G.
Dougie Poynter Crowned King Of The Jungle - McFly bassist beats his new pal Mark Wright to win I'm A Celeb...
Dougie Poynter won this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and been crowned the new King of the Jungle.
He beat his friend and rival Mark Wright, of TOWIE, in the public vote - and was left speechless by the news.
Once he'd managed to untie his tongue, he declared: "It's been the best couple of weeks of my life, I wish everyone could experience that!"
And on winning he was reunited with his best friend and McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher - who may now have a bit of competition on the friendship front from Mark.
Speaking about his experience on the show earlier, Dougie had said: "This time last year I was at, like, rock bottom and it's just been a complete whirlwind. I never thought I would be in here and be so happy."
Mark was also enthusiastic about the whole experience, saying: "I've won just by being here. I can't be a loser today."
And when he heard that Dougie had won he said: "He's the nicest, kindest person in the whole world."
The pair had earlier eaten a three-course meal made up of unsavoury items - with Dougie drawing the shortest straw and having to chow down on a bushbuck penis.
This led to the classic quote: "It actually tastes like penis."
And that line alone makes him a worthy winner!
2012 is destine for good things - Happy New Year to all.
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