Celebrity Yearbook of 2013: Beyoncé, Kimye and Rihanna
Picks for Best New Couple, Most Rebellious and many more.
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Celebrity Yearbook of 2013 - Hollywood is a lot like high school, but with more glamour, money and, well, scandal. In a true year-end tradition, we run down the stars that stood out. Check out our picks for Class Clown, Brightest New Talent, Most Likely to Succeed and many more...
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Class Clown: Issa Rae - The awkward Black girl finishes first! Since 2011, Rae had us in stitches with her web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, but pretty soon she'll be bringing the laughs to primetime. Rae teamed up with TV super-producer Shonda Rhimes for the hilariously-titled comedy I Hate L.A. Dudes, set to debut next year. Keep us laughing, Issa! (Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
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Brightest New Talent: Michael B. Jordan - The Newark, New Jersey, native isn't exactly new to Hollywood, but this is the year that the industry stood up and took notice of him. Jordan wowed as Bay Area youth Oscar Grant III in Fruitvale Station and is even generating Academy Award buzz for the role. (Photo: LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images)
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Most Likely to Be on a Reality Show: Kris Humphries - The Brooklyn Nets player may not have clicked in his ex-wife Kim Kardashian's world, but his behavior since their split suggests he might miss the spotlight more than he let on. Humphries dragged out the dissolution of his 72-day marriage to Kardashian for nearly two years, all the while reportedly leaking juicy details about their relationship to tabloids. Humphries' chief complaint is that he was made out to look like the bad guy on his ex-wife's show, so it only makes sense for him to seek out his own primetime platform to set the record straight. (Photo: Wagner Az, PacificCoastNews.com)
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Most Likely to Run the World: Kid President - While most of us are posting cat videos and selfies on social media, Kid President is using the platform to change the world. The viral sensation, a ten-year-old kid from Tennessee, has interviewed the likes of Beyoncé, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and, of course, the real-life president Barack Obama. His comments and observations are often more insightful than those of professional journalists. Perhaps Kid President will run for president himself one day. (Photo: ana Nalbandian/Getty Images for Free The Children)
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Most Rebellious: Miley Cyrus - The former Disney star shed her Hannah Montana image almost as fast as her clothes. Cyrus went from fresh-faced pop star with a country music pedigree to a self-proclaimed "bad b---h" in the blink of an eye thanks to a very raunchy performance at the MTV VMAs. Love or hate her, you certainly can't ignore her. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The General)
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Most Likely to Succeed: Lupita Nyong’o - There's no doubt that the 12 Years a Slave star is this year's "It" girl. Nyong'o is strikingly beautiful, effortlessly stylish and works the red carpet like a boss; couple that with her undeniable acting chops, and you've got the making of a star. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)
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Best New Couple: AzMarie Livingston and Raven-Symoné - Could these two get any cuter? After years of dodging rumors about her sexuality, Raven-Symoné let her love shine. The former Cosby Show actress came out of the closet in celebration of the downfall of the Defense of Marriage Act, and shortly thereafter stepped out publicly with her reported long-term girlfriend, former America's Next Top Model contestant AzMarie Livingston. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Neuro Drinks)
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Most Likely to Stay Together Forever: Pharrell and Helen Lasichanh - Pharrell has never been one to kiss and tell, but when it comes to his wife Helen, even the typically reserved impresario can't help from gushing. Williams married his longtime girlfriend, with whom he has a four-year-old son, Rocket, in Miami this past October, calling her his "best friend." That's worth a collective "Awwww!" (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Most Eligible Bachelor: Chiwetel Ejiofor - Rumor has it that this British hunk has a leading lady in his life, but as far as we're concerned, until they take their relationship public, he's fair game for our fantasies. The actor, an Oscar contender for 12 Years a Slave, has it all: looks, brains, talent and that sexy accent. (Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images for BFI)
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Most Eligible Bachelorette: Rihanna - Now that she's washed that man (Chris Brown) out of her hair, Rih Rih is ready to play the field once again. The bad gal has been spotted out with several suitors, including New York Knicks star J.R. Smith and ex-flame Drake, but hasn't settled on one guy just yet. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for MTV)
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Most Charitable: Russell Simmons - As hip hop's pioneer entrepreneur, Uncle Rush has always had a knack for making money, but these days it seems he enjoys giving it away even more. Simmons is one of the most charitable celebs out there, donating to everything from anti-violence campaigns in New York to development programs in Africa. The philanthropist donated more than half a million dollars to charity this year alone.(Photo: Chris Weeks/Getty Images for G-Star)
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Biggest Transformation: Mike Tyson - There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the world had given up on Mike Tyson and written him off as just another troubled star who had faded from glory. But rather than disappear down a spiral of drugs, booze or general obscurity, Tyson channeled his experiences into a movingly funny one-man show called Undisputed Truth. The show, which debuted on Broadway this year, gave audiences a chance to see Tyson as a reflective, deep-thinking and genuinely transformed man. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Biggest Inspiration: Nelson Mandela - When Mandela fell gravely ill earlier this year, the world came face-to-face with the beloved leader's mortality. Sadly, the civil rights icon passed away at 95 on December 5, 2013. Thankfully, we have a cornucopia of films, interviews, writings and more to continue the Mandela legacy. (Photo: AP Foto/Schalk van Zuydam, Archivo)
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Most Likely to Make History: Steve McQueen - The British director's 12 Years a Slave is the most talked-about film of the year and a frontrunner for multiple Oscar wins — including, fingers crossed, a historic Best Director win for McQueen himself. If he's awarded the statue, McQueen will be the first Black director in history to win. It's about time. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DCP)
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