Young stars, meanwhile, traded headshots for mug shots, much to the delight of the blogarazzi.
Join us now for a magical and ridiculous trip through time.
First stop, the grand oldOprah.
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Frenzied customers lined up early to be the first to get an iPhone upon its June 29 release.
Even so, he was fired from the show in June.
The ever-provocative performer shocked folks at home with a phallic pose during “Purple Rain.”
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The formerPlayboyPlaymate died on Feb. 8, after an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.
The actor quickly left the country, but, the following month, he was allowed back to India.
However, Shetty’s obscenity charges weren’t cleared until 15 years later.
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The year was rife with reunions, including Genesis,Led Zeppelin, andVan Halenwith David Lee Roth.
The movie opened 11 days later and scored $30.7 million on its first weekend.
August saw the Apatow-producedSuperbadopen even higher ($33.1 million.)
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5.23.07: Sparks flies
In a star-studded finale (Joe Perry!Bette Midler!
),American IdolcrownedJordin Sparksits sixth singing sensation as 30.7 million viewers watched.
June
6.26.07: Paris liberated!
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Hiltonwas released from prison, after serving 23 days for violating probation and driving with a suspended license.
The jailbird soon dropped byLarry King’s studio to describe the “traumatic experience.”
7.21.07: There’s this book about a boy wizardhave you heard of it?
Rowling’s extraordinary series.
New Mexico had closed the child labor law loophole that allowed the show to be shot there.
10.15.07: Right of passage
Drew Careytook over hosting duties ofThe Price Is Right.
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The awkward clip of DeGeneres weeping soon went viral.
The strike had caused thousands of layoffs and halted production of all internet scripted series.
(Execs then feared that the fall ‘08 season would be in jeopardy.)
), reality TV, and animations.
The area was home to celebs likeMinnie DriverandMatthew McConaughey, who were forced to evacuate during the blaze.
The heavily-sequined nostalgia extravaganza came three weeks after the Girls released a greatest-hits album.
