On Jan. 8, Guy "Bear" Vazquez recorded his reaction to seeing a pair of rainbows in Yosemite National Park, creating a huge viral video hit. (credit: YouTube.com)
Conan O'Brien Exits 'Tonight Show'
On Jan. 22, Conan O'Brien left 'The Tonight Show' after weeks of in-fighting at NBC. His departure made room for the late-night return of Jay Leno. (credit: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
Pink Steals The Grammys
On Jan. 31, pop star Pink's soaking, aerial performance at the Grammys stole the show. (credit: Robyn Peck/AFP/Getty Images)
Telephone' Video Debuts
On Mar. 11, the video of "Telephone," Lady Gaga's collaboration with Beyonce, debuted, creating a smash. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
'South Park' Upsets Muslim Group
On Apr. 14, an episode of "South Park" upset the group Revolution Muslim for its depiction of the prophet Muhammad in various costumes. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Bret Michaels Suffer Brain Hemorrhage
On Apr. 21, singer/reality TV star Bret Michaels suffered a brain hemorrhage, threatening his life. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Betty White Hosts SNL
On May 9, actress Betty White hosted "Saturday Night Live" following a campaign by Facebook users. (credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)
'Lost' Finale Airs
On May 23, the mysterious television show "Lost" ends, leaving critics and fans split. (credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
'Sex And The City 2' Premieres
On May 27, 'Sex And The City 2' premiered, continuing the adventures of Carrie Bradshaw and crew. (credit: Max Nash/AFP/Getty Images)
Sandra Bullock On MTV Music Awards: Let's Get Back To Normal
On June 5, Sandra Bullock appeared on the MTV Music Awards, kissing Scarlett Johanssen. It was Bullock's first public appearance since her marriage with Jesse James fell apart over his infidelity. (credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
The Vuvuzela Annoys Millions
On June 11, the World Cup got underway, introducing the world to buzzing annoyance of the Vuvuzela. (credit: Paballo Thekiso/AFP/Getty Images)
Mel Gibson's Rants Leaked
On July 8, audiotapes of actor Mel Gibson's rants at his former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva leaked online. (credit: Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
Lindsay Lohan Jailed
On July 20, actress Lindsay Lohan was jailed for violating probation on drug charges. (credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via Getty Images)
Fantasia's Suicide Attempt
On Aug. 8, former American Idol Fantasia apparently attempted suicide after allegations of her being involved with a married man surfaced. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Dr. Laura Leaves Show
On Aug. 17, Dr. Laura Schlessinger left her syndicated radio show after a controversy over her use of the N-word a week prior. (credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)
'Whip My Hair' Debuts
On Sept. 21, 9-year-old Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" song debuted. The daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith's single hit #11 on the Billboard charts. (credit: Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
Stephen Colbert Testifies Before Congress
On Sept. 24, comedian Stephen Colbert appeared on Capitol Hill to testify about immigration policy and his brief work as a day laborer. (credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
The 'Bed Intruder' Song Explodes
On Oct. 5, the autotuned version of a crime report exploded on the internet, creating a viral smash and a celebrity out of Antoine Dodson. (credit:YouTube.com)
'The Rent Is Too Damn High'
On Oct. 19, Jimmy McMillan stole the debate among N.Y. gubernatorial candidates by announcing 'The Rent Is Too Damn High." (credit: Audry C. Tiernan-Pool/Getty Images)
Charlie Sheen Arrested
On Oct. 26, actor Charlie Sheen was arrested after allegedly demolishing his room at the tony Plaza Hotel in NYC. (credit: Riccardo S. Savi/Getty Images)
Conan Returns To TV
On Nov. 8, Conan O'Brien returned to late-night television when his eponymous "Conan" show premiered on TBS. (credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
The Royal Engagement Is Announced
On Nov. 16, Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement. (credit: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images)
Bristol Palin Dances With The Stars
On Nov. 23, Bristol Palin, the daughter of Sarah Palin, reached the finale of "Dancing With The Stars." Critics thought she was getting disproportionate support from Tea Party members. (credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Teena Marie Dies At 54
December 26, 2010. R&B's "Dove," Teena Marie passes away in her sleep at age 54. Here she's pictured at a red carpet event held at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on 9/10/2008. (Source: Randall E. Scott)