Best of 2014: The Top Stories of the Year Are...

What a year it's been. From births (Wyatt Kutcher) to deaths (Joan Rivers), from hookups (Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger) to breakups (Gwyneth Paltrowand Chris Martin), the previous 12 months proved that Hollywood is as unpredictable as it gets. In no particular order, E! News revists and recaps the 45 biggest stories of 2014.

DEATHS

Robin Williams

The Mork & Mindy star committed suicide by hanging on Aug. 11 at age 63.

Joan Rivers

The host of E!'s Fashion Police died of cerebral hypoxia on Sept. 4 at age 81.

Diem Brown

The MTV reality star passed away after a nine-year cancer battle on Nov. 14 at age 34.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

The Capote actor died of combined drug intoxication on Feb. 2 at age 46.

Shirley Temple

The child star died due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Feb. 10 at age 85.

SCANDALS

Bill Cosby

After Hannibal Buress called Cosby a "rapist" in an October stand-up set, more than 15 women came forward to allege that the comedian had previously sexually assaulted them. Cosby's reps have repeatedly denied the claims.

Woody Allen

In February, Dylan Farrow repeated allegations that Allen had sexually abused her inside their Connecticut summer home when she was a child. Allen again once denied the allegations, which were first made during a custody dispute with Mia Farrow in the '90s, calling them "untrue and disgraceful." Dylan, however, stood by her story.

Stephen Collins

The New York City Police Department began investigating Collins in October after an audio tape leaked to the media revealed a male voice—purported to be that of the 7th Heavenstar—admitting to past sexual abuse of a minor. A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said Collins had been investigated by the department in 2012 after receiving a claim from 40 years earlier regarding sexual abuse. However, the LAPD said its investigation did not allow them to "substantiate the allegation."

Donald Sterling

In April, the Los Angeles Clippers owner was banned from the NBA for life and fined $2.5 million by the league after private recordings of him making racist comments were made public. When asked about the recordings in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Donald said, "I'm not a racist," and admitted that he'd made a "terrible mistake" and hoped "to apologize." In May, his wife, Shelly Sterling, reached an agreement to sell the team for $2 billion to Steve Ballmer; Donald contested the sale in court. The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Clippers to Ballmer in August.

Ray Rice

After punching his fiancée in the face, which knocked her unconscious, the Baltimore Ravens running back was arrested (and indicted) for third-degree aggravated assault in February. TMZ eventually released videos of the encounter, and Rice's contract was terminated on Sept. 8. He appealed his indefinite suspension by the NFL in Federal Court and won; the incident spurred the NFL to change its policies regarding abuse. "Domestic violence is a real issue in society," Rice said on NBC's Today in December.

SURPRISES

Lindsay Lohan

In Touch published Lohan's "sex list" in March, featuring the names of 36 men she alleged bedded. Many of the men denied sleeping with the actress, and in an episode of OWN'sLindsay, she tearfully admitted that the dossier was written while she was in rehab. "It's step No. 5 or step No. 8," Lohan said, referring to the 12 steps followed by Alcoholics Anonymous. "It's your sexual inventory. That was in my Betty Ford book." The star called the tabloid's decision to publish the least "disrespectful," adding, "The fact that that happened was not only humiliating, but just mean. It was mean-spirited for someone to do that."

James Franco

After performing in Of Mice and Men on Broadway in April, Franco took a selfie with a 17-year-old fan and told her to contact him later that night via Instagram. The teen did, and the two exchanged several flirty messages—which were later published online. "I'm embarrassed," Franco later said on Live! With Kelly and Michael. "Social media is tricky," he said, adding, "I used bad judgment. I learned my lesson."

Solange Knowles

Beyoncé's sister attacked her brother-in-law Jay Z after leaving a Met Gala afterparty at the Boom Boom Room in New York City in May. TMZ went on to publish a video of the violent outburst, prompting the family to release a joint statement. "Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred," it read. "They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family."

Shia LaBeouf

During the Berlin Film Festival in February, LaBeouf abruptly walked out of theNymphomaniac press conference. At night, he wore a paper bag over his head to declare that he was "not famous anymore." Two days later, staged aperformance in L.A. titled#IAMSORRY. In June, he was arrested after disrupting a Broadway show, and at one point, he spit on a police officer. LaBeouf eventually apologized on national TV and felt he'd mellowed, explaining, "Running is big in my life...It's become like my salvation."

Selena Gomez

Unbeknownst to her fans, the "Come & Get It" singer checked into an Arizona rehab facilityin January. In fact, it wasn't until February that Gomez's decision to seek help was made public. "I lost sight of who I was," she later explained. "I listened to opinions of people and I tried to change who I am because I thought others would accept me for it. And I realized I don't know how to be anything but myself."

WEDDINGS

Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney

The Oscar de la Renta-clad human rights lawyer married the Giorgio Armani-clad actor on Sept. 27 at the Aman Canal Grande luxury resort in Venice, Italy. Guests included Ellen Barkin, Emily Blunt, Cindy Crawford, Matt Damon, Rande Gerber, Richard Kind,John Krasinski and Bill Murray, among others.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

After a whirlwind week in Paris, pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. presided over the ceremony in Venice, Italy. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star (in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci)exchanged vows with the rapper in front of family and friends. The highlight: West's 45-minute reception toast about the incredible power of Kimye.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

After eight years and six children, the Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-stars made things official when they tied the knot on Aug. 23 in front of 20 people. It took place at the family's French estate, Château Miraval. Jolie wore an Atelier Versace dress and a veil featuring her children's doodles. Maddox and Pax walked their mom down the aisle; Zahara andVivienne dropped petals; and Shiloh and Knox served as ring bearers.

Lauren Conrad and William Tell

The fashion designer and former Hills star married the law school graduate in California on Sept. 13. The ceremony and reception were apple-themed (a nod to Tell's namesake) and the bride wore two dresses.

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard

At long last, the 19 Kids and Counting star could kiss the man of her dreams! Aftercommitting themselves before God in June, Duggar and Dillard smooched for the very first time in front of an audience of 1,000+ people, including over 100 Duggar immediate family members who traveled from around the country to attend.

BREAKUPS

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin

Paltrow and Coldplay singer "consciously uncoupled" via Paltrow's Goop blog in March. They continued to spent time together—and not just for the kids. "We are...and always will be a family," the two said.

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke

Married nine years, the high school sweetheart separated on Feb. 24. "We will always love each other and be best friends however we have mutually decided to separate at this time," the exes promised. Patton filed for divorce in October.

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy

After a four-year engagement, "Kate and Matt have been separated for some time now," the movie star's rep said in December. "Despite this, they remain very close friends and committed co-parents."

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas

In June, Griffith filed for divorce from Banderas after 18 years of marriage. The actors met in 1995 on the set of Two Much, while were married to other people. The exes have a teenage daughter, Stella.

Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie

The singer and retired hockey player amicably separated on Jan. 10. "They remain best friends and will continue to be in each other's lives," he

HOOKUPS

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin

In June, after the actress split with boyfriend of four years Nicholas Hoult, she startedseeing the consciously uncoupled musician. By late October, however, Lawrence and Martin had called it quits.

Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger

Liam Hemsworth is a distant memory! The formerly engaged pop star was firstromantically linked to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's son in November. Since then, they've traveled to Miami and become more comfortable packing on the PDA.

Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder

After breaking up with husband Paul McDonald, the Twilight star sunk her teeth into The Vampire Diaries actor. Dating since July, they bonded over their love of animals—and they've rescued a few, too.

Michelle Rodriguez and Zac Efron

Fast and Furious, indeed! The actors' romance ended as quickly as it began. When Rodriguez and Efron called it quits in August following a two-month PDA parade, a source told E! News, "It was never that serious. No one ever really thought of them as together, just more of summer fling and nothing serious."

Ariana Grande and Big Sean

Grande was linked to Naya Rivera's former fiancé for months before confirming the coupling in October.