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JANET JACKSON

Shedding 60 lbs. through five-day-a-week workouts took the 40-year old pop star from heavy to hot this year.

ASHLEE SIMPSON

Jettisoning her old punk style – and her old profile – the singer debuted a sleeker, sexier look this summer.

JENNIFER HUDSON

After gaining more than 20 lbs. for her Golden Globe-nominated role as Effie in Dreamgirls, the former Idol shed the weight and embraced a more glamorous red-carpet style.

CAMERON DIAZ

The quintessential blonde California girl threw everyone for a loop – dyeing her normally sunny locks a dark chocolate brown.

WHITNEY HOUSTON

Just two weeks after filing for divorce from husband Bobby Brown, a shockingly glam Whitney Houston stepped out with music mogul Clive Davis, sparking hope of a major comeback.



5. PATRICK VS. ISAIAH
Sure, they save lives in the operating room of Grey's Anatomy. But in October, when the two were preparing to film a scene, Dempsey and Washington were at each other's throats. Harsh words were traded ("I lost my cool," Washington admitted to PEOPLE), but in the end no punches were thrown. And, because of the incident, Dempsey told Oprah Winfrey: "I think the whole company's tighter."

4. LINDSAY VS. PARIS
If Paris and Nicole could make peace, isn't there hope for Lohan and Hilton? A guy -- Paris's on-again beau Stavros Niarchos, with whom Lohan reportedly had a fling -- was reportedly at the root of the ladies' beef. But Lindsay and Paris run hot and cold: On Nov. 27, a day after the two had yet another row, they hit L.A. hot spot Guy's with Britney Spears, and they've been spotted together since.

3. SHANNA VS. PARIS
The claws came out when the Dancing with the Stars star and the hotel heiress exchanged words -- and, reportedly, blows -- on Oct. 4 at L.A.'s Hyde Lounge. The catalyst for it all? Hilton had been spotted smooching with Moakler's ex, rocker Travis Barker, at various hot spots. Don't mess with my man!

2. MICHAEL VS. RUSH
In October, when conservative talk-show host Limbaugh suggested that Fox exaggerated his Parkinson's disease-related tremors in an ad for a Democratic politician (he was "either off his medication or acting," Limbaugh said), Fox shot back that his medication was working "really well" and his rep called Limbaugh's remarks "shameful." In a half-apology, Limbaugh said he was sorry if Fox wasn't acting -- but accused the actor of allowing his illness to be exploited.

1. ROSIE VS. DONALD
O'Donnell stirred the pot on The View when she mocked Trump for acting like a "moral compass for 20-year-olds in America" when he allowed Miss USA Tara Conner to keep her crown after reports emerged of her alleged alcohol and drug abuse. Likening him to a snake-oil salesman, she ranted about his failed marriages and financial well-being. Trump's response? "Rosie's a loser," he told PEOPLE, threatening a lawsuit. "I look forward to taking lots of money from my nice fat little Rosie." Stay tuned...



TREND TO LOSE: SKULLS

The punk staple got a too-cutesy spin this year as the must-have motif, appearing on everything from Mischa Barton's cardigan to dog sweaters.

TREND TO KEEP: BALLET FLATS

This is the rare fashion statement that's both cute and comfy, showing up on the well-heeled feet of Kate Moss among many others.

TREND TO LOSE: HEADSCARVES

Chalk it up to the '80s revival sweeping young Hollywood – from Lindsay Lohan (left) to Nicole Richie, starlets were making like Axl Rose in colorful headscarves and oversize sunglasses.

TREND TO KEEP: LOOSE MINIDRESSES

A look that appeared on almost every spring runway, this short and sweet look – as Ashlee Simpson demonstrates – has legs for next year.

TREND TO LOSE: VESTS

Menswear-inspired clothing can be a hard thing for most women – even the always-lovely Anne Hathaway – to pull off without looking like they borrowed their boyfriend's wardrobe. What a drag!

TREND TO KEEP: BUBBLE DRESSES

Sarah Michelle Gellar dazzles in the newest – and hottest – silhouette of the year, which will still look fresh this spring.

TREND TO LOSE: HIP BELTS

How many women really want to draw more attention to their hips? If Sandra Bullock can't pull this look off, we think we'll pass.

TREND TO KEEP: POLKA DOTS

A fresh alternative to floral, Eva Longoria knows that this retro-inspired pattern looks fresh and vibrant for all seasons.

TREND TO LOSE: KNEE SOCKS

Let's leave this one to the children – Las Vegas star Molly Sims gambles on this youthful trend and ends up looking more like a first-grader than an A-lister.

TREND TO KEEP: ANKLE BOOTS

Gwyneth Paltrow knows how to show off her perfectly toned legs – in cropped boots that add a fresh twist to minidresses.



5. REESE & RYAN
Just days after they announced their split -- after seven years of marriage and two kids (Ava, 7, and Deacon, 3) -- Phillippe told PEOPLE: "I'm not a perfect person, but I'm not guilty of a lot of the things I have been accused of." Still, the Flags of Our Fathers star brushed off reports that an alleged relationship with Australian actress Abbie Cornish was the catalyst for their demise.

4. WHITNEY & BOBBY
As Whitney would say, "Hell to the no!" But the Grammy-winning singer decided it was "hell to the yes" when she filed for separation on Sept. 8 and a month later filed for divorce from her bad-boy husband Brown. The couple survived a reality show (Being Bobby Brown), rehab and run-ins with the law, but Houston finally decided it was her prerogative to end her 14-year marriage.

3. HEATHER & PAUL
Things got really ugly after McCartney and Mills announced their separation in May, and he filed for divorce in July after four years of marriage. The land-mine activist claimed the ex-Beatle had been abusive to her. Tabloids posted topless photos from her younger days. Tired of sensational reports that she was after his estimated $1.8 billion fortune, Mills told TV's Extra in November, "Eighty-five percent of my income goes to my charity. The word gold-digger doesn't go with that."

2. JEN & VINCE
Their first parting of the ways played out onscreen in The Break-Up. But Aniston and Vaughn conducted their 14-month-long relationship as far from the media glare as possible. During their courtship, they battled engagement rumors (Oprah's throwing them an $8 million wedding!) and talk that they'd split long before their reps' Dec. 5 announcement. In the end, they remained just "good friends."

1. BRITNEY & KEVIN
Two years of marriage, two babies (Sean Preston, 1, and Jayden James, 3 months) and it was kaput for Spears and Federline when she filed for divorce on Nov. 7. Of course, the rumor mill had been predicting it all along. Now, Spears is reliving her single life on the town with new BFFs including Paris Hilton while Fed-Ex makes the rounds with his rap crew.



5. BEYONCÉ

Paging Beyoncé: Jane Fonda – circa 1968 – wants her getup back. The pop singer channels Barbarella, the sci-fi queen, in this black, ruched number. But those ankle boots – and, worse, that lazy bouffant – prove the only battle the singer should be fighting is with her stylist.

4. EVA MENDES

"I don't usually do updos," Eva Mendes told PEOPLE about her hair choice for the Costume Institute Gala she attended. And while playing it safe doesn't always pay off, this time Mendes should have stuck with what she knew. Plus, that high-collared dress is too costume-like for comfort. You're a guest at the ball, Eva, not an exhibit!

3. EVA LONGORIA

Sure, Eva Longoria's pre-Thanksgiving appearance on Good Morning America found the Desperate Housewives star heading to the kitchen for a food-related segment. And while the holiday spirit is admirable, dressing like a pilgrim just isn't.

2. KEIRA KNIGHTLEY

Can you guess what Keira was thinking with this ensemble? Perhaps she desperately craved a sundress but instead she only had a gauzy, patterned skirt, which she then hiked up to her chest and fastened with a hefty, vintage belt in lieu of a bra. That kind of bondage pains us just to see.

1. MISCHA BARTON

Mischa Barton is nothing if not a courageous dresser, but there is simply nothing brave about these bowtie "diaper shorts" that the former O.C. star paired with a jagged, cut men's undershirt and accented with her jutting hip-bones.



5. MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY'S DEODORANT DEFENSE
PEOPLE's 2005 Sexiest Man Alive spent most of the year sans shirt -- running, doing push-ups, climbing stairs and working out with pal Lance Armstrong. His outdoor activities were roguishly charming, but then McConaughey admitted that he never wears deodorant. "Who wants to go around smelling like somebody's name brand?" he said. At least no one will be whistling the Old Spice jingle around him.

4. TERI HATCHER TOES THE LINE
The beauty of the body has inspired plenty of fine literature -- and Teri Hatcher's self-love inspired her to wax romantic earlier this year in her memoir, Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies About Life. "For the record, I like my toes just fine," Teri Hatcher writes. "Not as much as my nipples, but they're still suckworthy." We give her credit for diving into the literary world, feet-first.

3. DANNY DeVITO'S TELL-ALL VIEW INTERVIEW
Danny DeVito was definitely loveable as he slurred his way through an interview on The View after a rowdy night out with George Clooney. But then the diminutive actor took it a step further -- sharing secrets from the bedroom after a trip to the White House with wife Rhea Perlman. One may never view the Lincoln Bedroom in quite the same way.

2. LINDSAY LOHAN'S GUY TALK
Lindsay Lohan's recent e-mail missives may take a page from Carrie Bradshaw, but when it comes to her love life, Lohan may veer closer to Mr. Big from Sex and the City. "I've become like the guy in relationships," she told Harper's Bazaar magazine earlier this year. "Lately I just cannot be in a monogamous relationship." (Too much information? Or just enough information for prospective boyfriends?) "But," she adds, take heart: "There are people I want to date."

1. BRITNEY SPEARS'S OVEREXPOSURE
While Britney Spears seems to have learned some lessons recently (e.g. going out in public fully clothed), the singer certainly sparked this year's biggest controversy when she showed the world more than they bargained for. Spears has since made light of her public flashing, saying on her official Web site: "Thank God for Victoria's Secret's new underwear line."



5. CHRISTINA & JORDAN

Their wedding anniversary
To celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary, Aguilera, 26, and Bratman, 29, booked a return trip in November to Dublin, Ireland, where the couple first got engaged. Bratman reportedly filled the couple's hotel room with pink and red balloons and roses, recreating the scene of their engagement. No wonder the pop singer has dedicated her single "Ain't No Other Man" to her guy, whom she calls her "backbone."

4. JENNIFER & MARC

Their onstage duet
Two years after their secret wedding ceremony in June 2005, Lopez, 37, and Anthony, 38, are beginning to offer the public a glimpse inside their marriage. At Anthony's Madison Square Garden concert in August, Lopez joined her husband onstage to sing the tender ballad "No Me Ames" to end the show. When asked what makes their personal and professional collaborations work, Anthony revealed, "Just simple love."

3. EVA & TONY

Her lucky number in love
Longoria, 31, wears her love for fiancé, NBA star Tony Parker, 24, on her sleeve – and everywhere else. She sported his San Antonio Spurs jersey number all over the place, from the diamond "9" pendant Parker gave her last Christmas to her customized T-Mobile Sidekick II with the digit in silver crystals. It must have been a good-luck charm: Parker surprised the Desperate Housewife in November with a candlelit proposal – and a 5-carat-plus emerald-cut diamond ring.

2. ANGELINA & BRAD

Her b-day gift to him
What do you get a movie star birthday boy who has everything? It's a dilemma Angelina Jolie, 31, knows well. "He's so hard to buy for," Jolie has said of boyfriend Brad Pitt (who turned 43 on Dec. 18). She settled on a fitting choice: A trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater, where it seemed to even snow on cue, creating a winter wonderland for the couple's tour.

1. TOM & KATIE

Their wedding ceremony
After famously debuting their romance in Rome in April 2005, it was only fitting that Cruise, 44, and Holmes, 28, would return to Italy to marry in true fairytale fashion. Their Nov. 18 nuptials, held at a 15th century castle in Bracciano, Italy, lived up to all the hype, with 150 guests (including Will Smith, Brooke Shields and Victoria Beckham), 400 feet of crinoline and tulle (in Holmes's Armani wedding gown), and a dramatic fireworks display to cap things off.



5. PARIS & STAVROS
Hilton and Niarchos split in May after 7 months. They reconnected—temporarily—in July. By December, they were in full-on make-out mode (lap dances included!) at a South Beach, Fla., nightclub. A source close to Hilton tells PEOPLE that this time around, "Not only are she and Stavros together, but they are in love."

4. PAM & KID
When they first hooked up in April 2001, Rock crowed at the Kentucky Derby, "Wanna meet the hottest chick in the world?" A year later, he popped the question (for the first time) to Anderson. They finally made it official five years later aboard a yacht in Saint-Tropez, only to jump ship on the marriage four months later. Anderson shared the news of her breakup in a captain's log (of sorts), posted on her Web site: "11/27/2006. Divorce. Yes, it's true. Unfortunately impossible."

3. JUDE & SIENNA
Things were never the same for Law and Miller after last year's Nanny Gate. But the tumultuous pair couldn't stay apart (or together) for long, keeping their roller-coaster romance going until a month ago, when they finally pulled the plug on the three-year relationship—for real, says a Law pal.

2. NICOLE & DJ AM
After dating for more than a year, Richie and Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein announced their engagement in February 2005. By December, the wedding was called off. Fast track to March, the pair were spotted holding hands all over Los Angeles and even vacationing together in Los Cabos, Mexico. Two months later, Richie and Goldstein changed their tune again, this time for good.

1. TONY & EVA
It was "lust at first sight," Longoria says of her meeting with fiancé Parker in November 2004. But with busy careers and a long-distance romance, love couldn't keep them together. After a brief split in September, the NBA star surprised the Desperate Housewife two months later with a marriage proposal—and a five-carat-plus emerald-cut diamond ring.


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