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Kanye West Takes Taylor Swift’s Moment at the VMAs
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Lady Gaga Drapes Herself in Culinary Couture
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04of 37Mariah Carey Welcomes Twins (aka “Dem Babies”) with Nick Cannon in 2011imageSPACE/ShutterstockMariah Carey and Nick Cannonmade headlines when the pair got married in 2008. They surprised fans once again when the singer revealed she was expecting twins in 2010. On April 30, 2011, the pair welcomed their little ones, Moroccan and Monroe. Years later the two went their separate ways andfinalized their divorcein 2016.
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Mariah Carey Welcomes Twins (aka “Dem Babies”) with Nick Cannon in 2011
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannonmade headlines when the pair got married in 2008. They surprised fans once again when the singer revealed she was expecting twins in 2010. On April 30, 2011, the pair welcomed their little ones, Moroccan and Monroe. Years later the two went their separate ways andfinalized their divorcein 2016.
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The World SaysHelloto Adele
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06of 37Whitney Houston Dies in 2012and Daughter Bobbi Kristina Dies Three Years LaterKevin Mazur/AMA2009/WireImageMusic iconWhitney Houston tragically diedin 2012 at the age of 48. The singer’s death was announced just hours before she was expected to perform at Clive Davis’s annual pre-Grammy partyat the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, died in hospice care in 2015 months after she was found unconscious in a bathtub in her Atlanta home, circumstances that were eerily similar to her mother’s death. She was 22.
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Whitney Houston Dies in 2012and Daughter Bobbi Kristina Dies Three Years Later
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Music iconWhitney Houston tragically diedin 2012 at the age of 48. The singer’s death was announced just hours before she was expected to perform at Clive Davis’s annual pre-Grammy partyat the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, died in hospice care in 2015 months after she was found unconscious in a bathtub in her Atlanta home, circumstances that were eerily similar to her mother’s death. She was 22.
07of 37Miley Cyrus Goes Nude for “Wrecking Ball"YouTubeMiley Cyrus, 27, floored fans when she went full nude for her “Wrecking Ball” music video in 2013. The song was a smash hit and in the video, the singer is seen suggestively licking a sledgehammer and perching on top of a swinging wrecking ball wearing nothing but Dr. Martens boots.
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Miley Cyrus Goes Nude for “Wrecking Ball”
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Miley Cyrus, 27, floored fans when she went full nude for her “Wrecking Ball” music video in 2013. The song was a smash hit and in the video, the singer is seen suggestively licking a sledgehammer and perching on top of a swinging wrecking ball wearing nothing but Dr. Martens boots.
08of 37Jonas Brothers Break Up to Make UpDavid Roark/Walt Disney World Resort via GettyTheJonas Brothers(Kevin, 32, Joe, 30, and Nick, 27) were teenage heartthrobs when they first hit the scene as child stars. It was a huge shock when the family trio broke up in 2013. After years of solo projects and rebuilding their relationship, they worked things out, reunited and released their hit track “Sucker” in 2019.
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Jonas Brothers Break Up to Make Up
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TheJonas Brothers(Kevin, 32, Joe, 30, and Nick, 27) were teenage heartthrobs when they first hit the scene as child stars. It was a huge shock when the family trio broke up in 2013. After years of solo projects and rebuilding their relationship, they worked things out, reunited and released their hit track “Sucker” in 2019.
09of 37Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Solange Knowles Have Infamous 2014 Elevator IncidentSplash NewsIn 2014, after the trio attended a Met Gala party,surveillance videosurfaced of Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Solange Knowles having a disagreement in an elevator. In the video, Solange was seen yelling at JAY-Z and ultimately hitting and kicking him. Ten days after the incident, the threereleased a joint statementconfirming that the “family has worked through it.” Later Beyoncé hinted at the incident, singing “Of course sometimes s— go down when there’s a billion dollars on an elevator” on 2014’s “Flawless (Remix)”.
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Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Solange Knowles Have Infamous 2014 Elevator Incident
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In 2014, after the trio attended a Met Gala party,surveillance videosurfaced of Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Solange Knowles having a disagreement in an elevator. In the video, Solange was seen yelling at JAY-Z and ultimately hitting and kicking him. Ten days after the incident, the threereleased a joint statementconfirming that the “family has worked through it.” Later Beyoncé hinted at the incident, singing “Of course sometimes s— go down when there’s a billion dollars on an elevator” on 2014’s “Flawless (Remix)”.
10of 37JAY-Z Launches Tidal and Later Becomes First Hip-Hop Artist to Become a BillionaireEarl Gibson III/GettyJAY-Zmade history when he launched his own music streaming platform, Tidal, in 2015. He made history once again at the end of the decade when hereached billionaire status in December 2019, making him the first hip-hop artist to amass a billion-dollar fortune with his impressive investments across liquor, art, real estate and companies like Uber. His latest investment: anallergen-free snackcompany namedPartake Foods.
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JAY-Z Launches Tidal and Later Becomes First Hip-Hop Artist to Become a Billionaire
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JAY-Zmade history when he launched his own music streaming platform, Tidal, in 2015. He made history once again at the end of the decade when hereached billionaire status in December 2019, making him the first hip-hop artist to amass a billion-dollar fortune with his impressive investments across liquor, art, real estate and companies like Uber. His latest investment: anallergen-free snackcompany namedPartake Foods.
11of 37Kanye West Marries Kim Kardashian and the Pair Welcome Four ChildrenCourtesy Def JamKanye West, 42, and Kim Kardashian, 39,wed in May 2014. The star-studded ceremony was held in Florence, Italy. The pair welcomed their first child, North, 6, in 2013 and have since welcomed Saint, 4, Psalm, 7 months, and Chicago who turns 2 next month.
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Kanye West Marries Kim Kardashian and the Pair Welcome Four Children
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Kanye West, 42, and Kim Kardashian, 39,wed in May 2014. The star-studded ceremony was held in Florence, Italy. The pair welcomed their first child, North, 6, in 2013 and have since welcomed Saint, 4, Psalm, 7 months, and Chicago who turns 2 next month.
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Things Get Better and Then Worse Between Kanye West and Taylor Swift…and Kim Kardashian
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But in an unexpected turn of events, West drew criticism for name-checking the singer on hisFebruary 2016 releaseof “[tempo-ecommerce src=“https://www.amazon.com/Famous-Explicit-Kanye-West/dp/B01HH8608S” rel=“sponsored” target="_blank”>Kardashian West subsequently claimed that Swift knew of West’s plans to release the song, though Swift’s rep told PEOPLE, “Taylor was never made aware of the actual lyric." Later that year,Kardashian West leaked a phone call between West and Swift on Snapchatduring which the pair discuss the song.
Swift recently shared a former diary entry during the initial 2009 incident with West and later opened up toRolling Stonegiving details about the various “events that led up” to the infamous leaked call.
13of 37One Direction Breaks Hearts and Call It Quits in Favor of Solo CareersDavid M. Benett/GettyOne Direction (originally made up of Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson,Zayn Malikand Niall Horan) left their legion of fans reeling when the disbanded. In March 2015, Malik was the first member to part ways from the group. News of his departure was announcedon the band’s official Facebook page. “After five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band,” he wrote adding that there were no hard feelings between the members. Later that year, PEOPLE confirmed that 1D made plans to embark on an extended hiatus starting in March 2016. The news was surprising to some fans but it wasn’t a complete shock. PEOPLE previously reported that the members had been planning on pursuing solo projects “just like the [Rolling] Stones.”
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One Direction Breaks Hearts and Call It Quits in Favor of Solo Careers
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One Direction (originally made up of Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson,Zayn Malikand Niall Horan) left their legion of fans reeling when the disbanded. In March 2015, Malik was the first member to part ways from the group. News of his departure was announcedon the band’s official Facebook page. “After five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band,” he wrote adding that there were no hard feelings between the members. Later that year, PEOPLE confirmed that 1D made plans to embark on an extended hiatus starting in March 2016. The news was surprising to some fans but it wasn’t a complete shock. PEOPLE previously reported that the members had been planning on pursuing solo projects “just like the [Rolling] Stones.”
14of 37David Bowie and George Michael Die in the Same YearMarc Broussely/Redferns; Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesMusic legendsDavid BowieandGeorge Michaelboth tragically died in 2016 at ages 69 and 53 respectively after suffering from major health issues. Bowie died after an 18 month long battle with liver cancer. Michael suffered from a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver. The two left behind trailblazing careers in music.
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David Bowie and George Michael Die in the Same Year
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Music legendsDavid BowieandGeorge Michaelboth tragically died in 2016 at ages 69 and 53 respectively after suffering from major health issues. Bowie died after an 18 month long battle with liver cancer. Michael suffered from a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver. The two left behind trailblazing careers in music.
15of 37The Prince of Pop Dies at 57BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/GettyPrince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, died in April 2016 leaving the world to mourn the loss of a singular icon and musical force. It was revealed that the 57-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died of an accidentalopioid overdose.
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The Prince of Pop Dies at 57
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Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, died in April 2016 leaving the world to mourn the loss of a singular icon and musical force. It was revealed that the 57-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died of an accidentalopioid overdose.
16of 37The Inaugural Fyre Festival Goes Up In SmokePatrick McMullan via Getty; Jimi Celeste/Patrick McMullan/GettyFyre Festivalwas touted as one of the most highly-anticipated events of the decade, but it turned into an epic disaster inApril 2017. Billy McFarland, who gotsentenced to six years in prison, was one of the co-organizers of the luxury, Coachella-like music festival along with rapperJa Rulewho was his partner in launching the event. It was to have taken place on Exuma, a Bahamian island where attendees found themselves stranded after the poorly executed event was postponed indefinitely after many fun-seekers had already arrived. Social media posts showed there was barely any food, water, security or electricity on the day the event was scheduled.
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The Inaugural Fyre Festival Goes Up In Smoke
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Fyre Festivalwas touted as one of the most highly-anticipated events of the decade, but it turned into an epic disaster inApril 2017. Billy McFarland, who gotsentenced to six years in prison, was one of the co-organizers of the luxury, Coachella-like music festival along with rapperJa Rulewho was his partner in launching the event. It was to have taken place on Exuma, a Bahamian island where attendees found themselves stranded after the poorly executed event was postponed indefinitely after many fun-seekers had already arrived. Social media posts showed there was barely any food, water, security or electricity on the day the event was scheduled.
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Ariana Grande’s 2017 Manchester Concert Ends in Tragedy
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18of 37Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper to Have First Three Singles onBillboard’sTop 10ANGELA WEISS/AFP/GettyCardi B, 27, made history in 2017 after “Motorsport,” which also featuresNicki Minaj, climbed to the No. 6 spot onBillboard’s Hot 100. After a breakout year following the runaway success of her single “Bodak Yellow”, it made the newcomer the first female rapper to have her initial three singles in the Top 10.
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Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper to Have First Three Singles onBillboard’sTop 10
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Cardi B, 27, made history in 2017 after “Motorsport,” which also featuresNicki Minaj, climbed to the No. 6 spot onBillboard’s Hot 100. After a breakout year following the runaway success of her single “Bodak Yellow”, it made the newcomer the first female rapper to have her initial three singles in the Top 10.
19of 37Ciara Welcomes First Child with Rapper Future, Ends Engagement and Marries Russell WilsonGettyCiara, 34, made headlines after she and rapper Future officiallycalled off their engagementafter three years in 2017. It was just three months after the birth of their son,Future Zahirand the singer has hinted at issues over infidelity. Since then, Ciara has moved on marrying the man of her dreams, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The couple wed during agorgeous ceremonyin England in 2016 and have since welcomed their daughter,Sienna, 2.
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Ciara Welcomes First Child with Rapper Future, Ends Engagement and Marries Russell Wilson
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Ciara, 34, made headlines after she and rapper Future officiallycalled off their engagementafter three years in 2017. It was just three months after the birth of their son,Future Zahirand the singer has hinted at issues over infidelity. Since then, Ciara has moved on marrying the man of her dreams, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The couple wed during agorgeous ceremonyin England in 2016 and have since welcomed their daughter,Sienna, 2.
20of 37Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner Welcome Daughter Stormi After Secret PregnancyJon Kopaloff/FilmMagicTravis Scott, 28, andKylie Jenner, 22,welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Stormi, in February 2018. Jenner concealed her pregnancy and confirmed the news of her daughter’s arrival on Instagram — completely shocking many fans. Though some speculated that the reality star might’ve been pregnant after she posted a butterfly emoji in a tweet.
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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner Welcome Daughter Stormi After Secret Pregnancy
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Travis Scott, 28, andKylie Jenner, 22,welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Stormi, in February 2018. Jenner concealed her pregnancy and confirmed the news of her daughter’s arrival on Instagram — completely shocking many fans. Though some speculated that the reality star might’ve been pregnant after she posted a butterfly emoji in a tweet.
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Cardi B Attempts to Fight Nicki Minaj in 2018
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Drake, 33, confirmedthat he fathered his sonAdoniswith former adult-film star Sophie Brussaux in June 2018 after rumors of his fatherhood were widely circulated. The confirmation came after rapperPusha T revealedthat Drake had secretly fathered a child in his diss track “Infrared” earlier that year. Adonis is now 2 years old.
23of 37Taylor Swift Leaves Big Machine Label in 2018 and Fights for Her MusicKevin Winter/Getty ImagesTaylor Swift, 29, took a huge step in her music career when the singer left her former labelBig Machinefor Universal Music Group in 2018. She also took on music streaming services demanding revenue from the streams of her music and the same for other artists. Recently the pop star has been more vocal than ever about the hardships she’s faced with her former label and its new owner Scooter Braun. She is currently making strides towards re-recording her old music.
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Taylor Swift Leaves Big Machine Label in 2018 and Fights for Her Music
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Taylor Swift, 29, took a huge step in her music career when the singer left her former labelBig Machinefor Universal Music Group in 2018. She also took on music streaming services demanding revenue from the streams of her music and the same for other artists. Recently the pop star has been more vocal than ever about the hardships she’s faced with her former label and its new owner Scooter Braun. She is currently making strides towards re-recording her old music.
24of 37Diddy and Al B. Sure! Mourn Sudden Death of Kim PorterKim Porter and Sean “Diddy” Combs.Giulio Marcocchi/GettyKim Porterdied on Nov. 15, 2018 at the age of 47, leaving behind four children and an incredible legacy with a career that spanned decades. Her tragic death came just one month ahead of her Dec. 15th birthday. The late model died of lobar pneumonia in her Toluca Lake, California home. She waslaid to rest in her hometownof Columbus, Georgia on Nov. 24, 2018.In December 2019, Diddy hosted an extravagent50th birthday celebrationand honored the late mother of his children. The party coincided with what would’ve been her 49th birthday weekend. Porter is the mother ofQuincy, 28, whom she had with Al B. Sure!, Christian, 21, and twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila, 13, whom she had with Diddy.
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Diddy and Al B. Sure! Mourn Sudden Death of Kim Porter
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Kim Porterdied on Nov. 15, 2018 at the age of 47, leaving behind four children and an incredible legacy with a career that spanned decades. Her tragic death came just one month ahead of her Dec. 15th birthday. The late model died of lobar pneumonia in her Toluca Lake, California home. She waslaid to rest in her hometownof Columbus, Georgia on Nov. 24, 2018.
In December 2019, Diddy hosted an extravagent50th birthday celebrationand honored the late mother of his children. The party coincided with what would’ve been her 49th birthday weekend. Porter is the mother ofQuincy, 28, whom she had with Al B. Sure!, Christian, 21, and twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila, 13, whom she had with Diddy.
25of 37Kanye West Opens Up About Mental Health After Years of Twitter RantsKanye West, 42, revealed that he wasdiagnosed with bipolar disorderin 2018. “I had never been diagnosed until I was 39,” he said during an interview recorded with radio host Big Boy after his Wyominglistening partyfor his albumYE.In the same year, the singer went on an explosive Twitter rant sending 125 tweets,claiming Drake“called trying to [threaten] me.” Sitting down for an episode ofMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Lettermanin 2019, the rapper got candid about his experience living with the condition. “They handcuff you, they drug you, they put you on the bed, and they separate you from everyone you know,” West said. The rapper says he wants to help break the stigma around bipolar disorder.
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Kanye West Opens Up About Mental Health After Years of Twitter Rants
Kanye West, 42, revealed that he wasdiagnosed with bipolar disorderin 2018. “I had never been diagnosed until I was 39,” he said during an interview recorded with radio host Big Boy after his Wyominglistening partyfor his albumYE.In the same year, the singer went on an explosive Twitter rant sending 125 tweets,claiming Drake“called trying to [threaten] me.” Sitting down for an episode ofMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Lettermanin 2019, the rapper got candid about his experience living with the condition. “They handcuff you, they drug you, they put you on the bed, and they separate you from everyone you know,” West said. The rapper says he wants to help break the stigma around bipolar disorder.
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Rihanna Becomes World’s Richest Female Musician After Launching Fenty Beauty Line
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27of 37Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Get Engaged, Call Off Engagement, Marry and Then SplitLiam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus.Rich Polk/Getty Images for DisneyMiley Cyrus, 27, and Liam Hemsworth, 29, made headlines when the pair — who had been dating on and off for a decade — officially tied the knot in December 2018. But they shocked fans again when theysplit in August 2019, less than a year after their intimate wedding. The two were previously engaged in 2012 but they called off their nuptials a year later and reconciled in 2015. Since their last split, Cyrus has moved on with bothKaitlynn CarterandCody Simpson.
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Get Engaged, Call Off Engagement, Marry and Then Split
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Miley Cyrus, 27, and Liam Hemsworth, 29, made headlines when the pair — who had been dating on and off for a decade — officially tied the knot in December 2018. But they shocked fans again when theysplit in August 2019, less than a year after their intimate wedding. The two were previously engaged in 2012 but they called off their nuptials a year later and reconciled in 2015. Since their last split, Cyrus has moved on with bothKaitlynn CarterandCody Simpson.
28of 37Justin Bieber Marries Hailey Baldwin (Twice!)Jose VillaJustin Bieber, 25, and Hailey Baldwin, 23,secretly and officially tied the knot in a New York City courthouse in September 2018. A little more than a year later, the pair celebrated with a sweet andelaborate ceremonyin front of family and friends in South Carolina.
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Justin Bieber Marries Hailey Baldwin (Twice!)
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Justin Bieber, 25, and Hailey Baldwin, 23,secretly and officially tied the knot in a New York City courthouse in September 2018. A little more than a year later, the pair celebrated with a sweet andelaborate ceremonyin front of family and friends in South Carolina.
29of 37Nick Jonas Marries Priyanka Chopra During Weekslong Celebrations (in India and America!)Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at their wedding reception in New Delhi, India in December.Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/ShutterstockNick Jonas, 27, and Priyanka Chopra, 37,wed in December 2018 during several extravagant celebrations in the actress' native country of India as well as stateside. The bride and groom had event-packed nuptials from saying “I do” in two lavish pre-ceremonies to a traditionalMehendi ceremonyand alavish Hindu wedding. Months later the festivities just kept going.
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Nick Jonas Marries Priyanka Chopra During Weekslong Celebrations (in India and America!)
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at their wedding reception in New Delhi, India in December.Altaf Qadri/AP/REX/Shutterstock
Nick Jonas, 27, and Priyanka Chopra, 37,wed in December 2018 during several extravagant celebrations in the actress' native country of India as well as stateside. The bride and groom had event-packed nuptials from saying “I do” in two lavish pre-ceremonies to a traditionalMehendi ceremonyand alavish Hindu wedding. Months later the festivities just kept going.
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R. Kelly Faces Multiple Charges for Various Sex Crimes
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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Intimate Oscars Performance of “Shallow”
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Beyoncédid not come to play when she headlined Coachella 2018 with one of the most memorable performances of the decade. The pop star, 38, delivered an incredible show jam-packed with intricate dance routines, bright outfits and nods to HBCU culture. From the marching band to the costumes,Beyoncé’s headlining actwas a celebration of black excellence. To top it off, she teamed up withMichelle WilliamsandKelly Rowlandfor the ultimateDestiny’s Child reunionon stage. Fans now dress up in the now iconic yellow hoody and denim shorts the Grammy-winner wore for Halloween and many now call the event “Beychella.”
33of 37Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Recreated Iconic Versace Dress Almost 20 Years LaterScott Gries/ImageDirect; Jacopo Raule/GettyJennifer Lopez, who turned 50 in 2019, proved that she’s still Jenny from the Block when she wore a revamped version of hericonic floral, green Versace dressduring Milan Fashion Week in September 2019. The new look came nearly 20 years after the singer first wowed fans with the original dress at the Grammy Awards alongside then-boyfriend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
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Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Recreated Iconic Versace Dress Almost 20 Years Later
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Jennifer Lopez, who turned 50 in 2019, proved that she’s still Jenny from the Block when she wore a revamped version of hericonic floral, green Versace dressduring Milan Fashion Week in September 2019. The new look came nearly 20 years after the singer first wowed fans with the original dress at the Grammy Awards alongside then-boyfriend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
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Nipsey Hussle Is Gunned Down in Los Angeles
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35of 37Lil Nas X Breaks Down Barriers and Dethrones Mariah Carey Claiming the Record for Longest No. 1 Single onBillboardHot 100Lil Nas X.Andrew H. Walker/ShutterstockLil Nas X, 20, has had an eventful 2019. After his hit song “[tempo-ecommerce src=“https://www.amazon.com/Remix-Young-Mason-Ramsey-feat/dp/B07V5P5W29/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Lil+Nas+X+Old+Town+Road&qid=1576097580&sr=8-1” rel=“sponsored” target="_blank”>Billboard’s Hot Country chart, it was controversialy removed from the list in April. He recruited Billy Ray Cyrus to join him on the track and in an ironic turn of events, the single became thelongest-running No. 1 singleto ever top theBillboardHot 100 Chart in July 2019. Mariah Carey previously held the record for her song “One Sweet Day” with Boyz II Men. The rapper further broke down barriers coming out as gay and becoming the first openly gay performer to win at the Country Music Awards.
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Lil Nas X Breaks Down Barriers and Dethrones Mariah Carey Claiming the Record for Longest No. 1 Single onBillboardHot 100
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Lil Nas X, 20, has had an eventful 2019. After his hit song “[tempo-ecommerce src=“https://www.amazon.com/Remix-Young-Mason-Ramsey-feat/dp/B07V5P5W29/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Lil+Nas+X+Old+Town+Road&qid=1576097580&sr=8-1” rel=“sponsored” target="_blank”>Billboard’s Hot Country chart, it was controversialy removed from the list in April. He recruited Billy Ray Cyrus to join him on the track and in an ironic turn of events, the single became thelongest-running No. 1 singleto ever top theBillboardHot 100 Chart in July 2019. Mariah Carey previously held the record for her song “One Sweet Day” with Boyz II Men. The rapper further broke down barriers coming out as gay and becoming the first openly gay performer to win at the Country Music Awards.
36of 37Britney Spears' Father Jamie Spears Temporarily Steps Down From Primary Conservator PositionMazur/WireImage; Matt Baron/REX/ShutterstockAfter an alleged altercation betweenBritney Spears' father Jamie and her son Sean, 14, Jamie temporarily stepped down from his long-held position as the singer’s primary conservator in September 2019. The news came on the heels of an ongoing custody and child support battle between Spears and ex Kevin Federline. Though the incident stirred some drama, criminal child abuse charges were not filed against Jamie because there was “insufficient proof that a criminal offense was committed.”
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Britney Spears' Father Jamie Spears Temporarily Steps Down From Primary Conservator Position
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After an alleged altercation betweenBritney Spears' father Jamie and her son Sean, 14, Jamie temporarily stepped down from his long-held position as the singer’s primary conservator in September 2019. The news came on the heels of an ongoing custody and child support battle between Spears and ex Kevin Federline. Though the incident stirred some drama, criminal child abuse charges were not filed against Jamie because there was “insufficient proof that a criminal offense was committed.”
37of 37John Legend Gains EGOT Status and BecomesPeople’s Sexiest Man AliveJohn Legend.Trae Patton/NBCJohn Legend, 40, gained legendary EGOT status (winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award) in 2018 after taking home an Emmy for producingJesus Christ Superstar Live.The R&B singer-songwriter and winningVoicecoach went on to becomePEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alivein 2019, and thus, an EGOTSMA, or VEGOTSMA as former SMABlake Sheltondubbed him.
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John Legend Gains EGOT Status and BecomesPeople’s Sexiest Man Alive
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John Legend, 40, gained legendary EGOT status (winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award) in 2018 after taking home an Emmy for producingJesus Christ Superstar Live.The R&B singer-songwriter and winningVoicecoach went on to becomePEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alivein 2019, and thus, an EGOTSMA, or VEGOTSMA as former SMABlake Sheltondubbed him.
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