From high tech hackings to some big weddings and some big losses, 2014 had plenty from Hollywood.
Bill Cosby Accused of Sexual Assaults
Bill Cosby’s past came back to haunt him.
Dr. Huxtable accused by a long list of women of drugging and sexual assault.The scandal forced him out of a number of projects and cut ties with his almae matres, Temple University and UMass Amherst.
Robin Williams Found Dead
The death of Robin Williams stunned Hollywood and the nation.
The funnyman took his own life this summer.
He had been battling deep depression and the beginning stages of Parkinson’s Disease.
The bench in Boston’s Public Garden where he filmed his award-winning role in “Good Will Hunting” became a gathering spot for local fans.
Joan Rivers Dies in Surgery
A few weeks later, it was comedian Joan Rivers.
The 81-year-old died during surgery. Her doctor remains under investigation.
Tracy Morgan Injured In Car Crash
It was a close call for Tracy Morgan when a crash with a truck left a friend dead and the comedian hospitalized for weeks.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Split
Gwyneth Paltrow and Cold Play’s Chris Martin were the big break up of the year. The duo announced they were “consciously uncoupling”.
Celebrity Weddings
But wedding bells rang this year as some big names got hitched; Kim and Kanye, Brad and Angelina, and George Clooney and Alma Alamuddin.
Ice Bucket Challenge
The summer also saw millions taking the plunge on the internet.
The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral, all started by a local – Pete Frates.
The challenge raised more than $100 million to find a cure for ALS.
Ellen’s Oscar Selfie
Also, an online hit was the most retweeted photo ever, taken at this year’s Oscars: Ellen DeGeneres’s selfie with everyone from Meryl Streep to Bradley Cooper.
Frozen Keeps Singing
But Idina Menzel just let it go as “Frozen” made millions at the box office.
Pharell’s Hat Goes Viral
At the Grammy’s, it was all about head gear.
By the end of the awards, Pharrell Williams‘ hat had its own Twitter handle.
The producer/singer had a new place to throw it too: he and Gwen Stefani joined “The Voice” as judges.
Late Night Shake Up
Big changes in late night, too, as Jimmy Fallon took over for Jay Leno on ‘The Tonight Show,’ making room for New Hampshire’s Seth Meyers on ‘Late Night.’
Royal Family, Royal Visit
It was some family news for the royals when Will and Kate announced they were expecting Baby George’s little sister or brother.
At the end of this year, the royal duo made their first trip to New York, even holding court at a Nets game with Jay-Z and Beyonce.
Solange’s Swings at Jay-Z
Queen B’s elevator ride made headlines when her sister Solange attacked Jay.
Celebrity Hacking
Hundreds of celebrities’ photos were hacked from the cloud.
Sony Almost Cancels ‘The Interview’
Hollywood was hit with cyberterrorism, when Sony was hacked and forced to scale back “The Interview”.
Taylor Swift Dumps Spotify
Finally, another break up for Taylor Swift; this one with Spotify. She took her best selling album “1989” off the online music service.