2:00 AM PST, November 28, 2013
As we give thanks for getting a few days off this Thanksgiving, let us also not forget some of the best styles, stories and trends that this year has brought. From Oprah's Instagram to 'NSync's reunion to The Hunger Games sequel being better than the first, here's our top 11 list (comprised by ETonline's finest editors) of the pop culture occurrences we're most grateful for in 2013.
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Best Of 2013
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As we give thanks for getting a few days off this Thanksgiving, let us also not forget some of the best styles, stories and trends that this year has brought. From Oprah's Instagram to 'NSync's reunion to The Hunger Games sequel being better than the first, here's our top 11 list (comprised by ETonline's finest editors) of the pop culture occurrences we're most grateful for in 2013.
Music Group Reunions
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Though there were a slew of TV and movie cast reunions this year, we're most grateful for the music groups that got back together ...if only for a moment. Both Destiny's Child and TLC regrouped to sing some of their hits, but it was 'NSync's MTV Video Music Awards performance this past August that was the favorite. WATCH.
Royal Baby
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Just like the royal wedding, the world seemed to stop and celebrate when it was announced that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and Prince William had welcomed their son Prince George into the world.
James Franco
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Between James Franco's This Is the End comedy, the Kimye Bound 3 spoof and his Comedy Central roast, this "sleep art" actor proved he can laugh at himself and therefore make audiences chuckle in the process.
Good Sequels
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The reviews are in for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and many critics are hailing it as better than the first one. Other well-received sequels in 2013 were Star Trek Into Darkness and Best Man Holiday, but many are still anticipating Anchorman: The Legend Continues.
One Actor, A Myriad of Characters
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While most actors are content with simply playing a single character (slackers), Nina Dobrev and Tatiana Maslany could fill a baseball team -- and stack the bench! -- with the cadre of characters they've each brought to life on The Vampire Diaries and Orphan Black, respectively.
And, what's more, they make the audience forget they're actually watching the same actress by infusing each creation with their own personality, physicality and popularity. Vampire and Orphan ride or die on the success of the performances these wonderful women weave, ensuring their flawless faces will be gracing our screens for decades to come.
And, what's more, they make the audience forget they're actually watching the same actress by infusing each creation with their own personality, physicality and popularity. Vampire and Orphan ride or die on the success of the performances these wonderful women weave, ensuring their flawless faces will be gracing our screens for decades to come.
'50 Shades Of Grey' Casting
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After first casting Sons Of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam, only to replace him with Once Upon a Time huntsman Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades Of Grey is finally ...almost in production. Click HERE to see who's been cast in the erotic book-turned-movie thus far.
'Breaking Bad' Finale
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The cast and crew of Breaking Bad managed to do the impossible and pull off a series finale that almost everyone was happy about. The AMC show did so well that there will even be a spinoff series revolving around the lawyer, Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk).
Xtina's Transformation
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Christina Aguilera returned to The Voice this year with a new body and a new sound. In addition to majorly slimming down, she also traded her Dirrty persona for a more singer/songwriter disposition. The pop star joined A Great Big World on their emotional ballad Say Something. LISTEN.
'The Hills' Alternate Ending
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The Hills were alive with the sound of squeeing when the never-before-seen alternate ending to the MTV reality show aired in August! The new ending featured Brody Jenner bidding Europe-bound Kristin Cavallari a fond farewell, but then it cuts to Brody returning home to find Lauren Conrad on his couch! Apparently, she was his "mystery girlfriend" all along! WATCH.
Oprah's Instagram
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Oprah Winfrey is owning Instagram. From her vegetable show-and-tell to her ponytail pics, the Queen of Talk offers a very in-depth look into her ritzy (but mostly makeup-free) lifestyle.
Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence is just getting started. With even her Catching Fire co-star Josh Hutcherson admitting the Oscar winner has no filter, we can't wait to see her on the movie-promotion circuit once again for American Hustle.