Best (And Worst!) of 2010

Best (and worst!) of 2010 - Nicki Minaj | Kanye West | Oprah | Chris Brown. So much drama!

Worst: Mel Gibson - Oscar winner already had a reputation for being homophobic and anti-Semitic. But when his conversations were released with his baby's mama, Oksana Grigorieva, all foolishness broke loose. One quote, "If you get raped by a pack of n***ers, it will be your fault."

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Worst: Mel Gibson - Oscar winner already had a reputation for being homophobic and anti-Semitic. But when his conversations were released with his baby's mama, Oksana Grigorieva, all foolishness broke loose. One quote, "If you get raped by a pack of n***ers, it will be your fault."

Best: I Will Follow - This may not be a film you've heard of but "I Will Follow made its world premiere at the 14th Annual 2010 Urbanworld Film Festival. Starring Salli Richardson and Omari Hardwick from "For Colored Girls," the film profoundly echos the human experience. Directed by the phenomnal Ava DuVernay, "I Will Follow" is a film you must see in 2011.

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Best: I Will Follow - This may not be a film you've heard of but "I Will Follow made its world premiere at the 14th Annual 2010 Urbanworld Film Festival. Starring Salli Richardson and Omari Hardwick from "For Colored Girls," the film profoundly echos the human experience. Directed by the phenomnal Ava DuVernay, "I Will Follow" is a film you must see in 2011.

Worst: John Mayer - John Mayer had a diverse following but after his rant in "Playboy" back in February, he turned off a large amount of his fan base. Mayer said, "My di-k is sort of like a white supremacist. I’ve got a Benetton heart and a fu–in’ David Duke c**k." Mayer issued an apology.

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Worst: John Mayer - John Mayer had a diverse following but after his rant in "Playboy" back in February, he turned off a large amount of his fan base. Mayer said, "My di-k is sort of like a white supremacist. I’ve got a Benetton heart and a fu–in’ David Duke c**k." Mayer issued an apology.

Oprah Gives Staff $10,000, iPad - In commemoration of O Magazine’s 10-year anniversary, the talk show diva surprised her magazine staff with an Apple iPad and a check for $10,000. The gifts were “a thank you for their hard work and dedication,” according to a magazine spokeswoman.

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Best: Oprah's Final Season - The legendary Oprah Winfrey is closing her final season with the biggest bang in television history. She's given away cars, trips to Australia and even landed interviews with Michael Jackson's children. On January 1st, Winfrey starts her own network, appropriately titled OWN.

Worst: Kanye Apologizing To Pres. Bush - When Mr. West gave the "I'm sorry" to Pres. Bush for saying he doesn't care about black people, many Kanye fans sighed with disappointment. At the time, Kanye spoke what many people, black or white, felt about Pres. Bush. Never back pedal - no more apologies Kanye!

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Worst: Kanye Apologizing To Pres. Bush - When Mr. West gave the "I'm sorry" to Pres. Bush for saying he doesn't care about black people, many Kanye fans sighed with disappointment. At the time, Kanye spoke what many people, black or white, felt about Pres. Bush. Never back pedal - no more apologies Kanye!

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Best: The Year of Nicki Minaj - Nicki proved she is a force in the entertainment industry. Her debut album,"Pink Friday" has blazed the charts since its release and made Minaj one of the most talked about celebrities of the year. Congrats to Nicki!

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Best: The Year of Nicki Minaj - Nicki proved she is a force in the entertainment industry. Her debut album,"Pink Friday" has blazed the charts since its release and made Minaj one of the most talked about celebrities of the year. Congrats to Nicki!

Worst: Nicki Minaj Vs. Lil' Kim - Who knows who started it first but the beef between Minaj and Kim is disappointing considering the hard road for female MCs. Hopefully, these two divas will smooth things over in 2011.

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Worst: Nicki Minaj Vs. Lil' Kim - Who knows who started it first but the beef between Minaj and Kim is disappointing considering the hard road for female MCs. Hopefully, these two divas will smooth things over in 2011.

Best: Chris Brown - Despite getting a heavy beating from the media, Chris Brown owned up to his mistakes. In December of 2010 he completed a court-ordered 52-week domestic violence course as a result of pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna in 2008. Congrats to Chris!

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Best: Chris Brown - Despite getting a heavy beating from the media, Chris Brown owned up to his mistakes. In December of 2010 he completed a court-ordered 52-week domestic violence course as a result of pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna in 2008. Congrats to Chris!

Worst: Cheating Tiger - Tiger Woods' cheating ways caught up with him and the entire planet found out. Tiger was outed with text messages and interviews with his alleged mistresses -- and the number went as high as 14 all while he was married. Woods has remained low since the scandal broke and he's divorced from his wife, but some wonder if his career is permanently damaged. Nonetheless, America loves a comeback!

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Worst: Cheating Tiger - Tiger Woods' cheating ways caught up with him and the entire planet found out. Tiger was outed with text messages and interviews with his alleged mistresses -- and the number went as high as 14 all while he was married. Woods has remained low since the scandal broke and he's divorced from his wife, but some wonder if his career is permanently damaged. Nonetheless, America loves a comeback!

Mo'Nique - I don’t know — to say me winning has a great importance on what the message is. I think the message is far more important than anything…if that one life was changed, we won. So that message is more important than anything.

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Best: 'Precious' Makes History - Mo’Nique became the fifth Black woman to win an Academy Award for acting. She joined the ranks of Hattie McDaniel, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry and Jennifer Hudson. Geoffrey Fletcher became the first African-American to win an Oscar for adapted screenplay for "Precious" and Lee Daniels became only the second African-American to receive a best director nod. Most importantly, "Precious" sparked a dialogue in America about race, obesity and sexual abuse.

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Worst: Rehab Lindsay - Lindsay Lohan has broken the law more times than one can remember with DUIs and probabtion violations. However, no jail time for Lohan, only rehab. She has been in rehab numerous time and is currently scheduled to be released from Betty Ford Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center, in early 2011. Good luck to Lindsay in the new year!

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Worst: Rehab Lindsay - Lindsay Lohan has broken the law more times than one can remember with DUIs and probabtion violations. However, no jail time for Lohan, only rehab. She has been in rehab numerous time and is currently scheduled to be released from Betty Ford Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center, in early 2011. Good luck to Lindsay in the new year!

Best: The Return of El DeBarge - After a long hiatus, 49 year-old El DeBarge made his return to music by appearing on the 2010 BET Awards and releasing his new album "Second Chance." With his falsetto still intact and not having aged a bit, El received a 2011 Grammy nomination. Welcome back El!

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Best: The Return of El DeBarge - After a long hiatus, 49 year-old El DeBarge made his return to music by appearing on the 2010 BET Awards and releasing his new album "Second Chance." With his falsetto still intact and not having aged a bit, El received a 2011 Grammy nomination. Welcome back El!

Another Lawsuit - According to TMZ.com, T.I.'s Akoo clothing line is being sued for trademark infringement for allegedly thieving its moniker from Akoo International, the self-described "world's largest social music network."

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Worst: T.I. Back In Jail - Shortly after T.I.'s "Takers" became the number one movie in the country, he was arrested for drug related charges. Fans were shocked considering he just got out of jail months before. T.I. is currently back in prison, serving 11 months and scheduled to be released in September 2011.

Best: Lauryn Hill Returns... Kind of - In the summer of 2010, Lauryn Hill made a slight return by appearing on the Rock the Bells 2010 tour. She brought out the likes of Beyonce and Jay-Z and hinted there might be a new album in the future. Hill has been teasing us for years - let's hope she makes it happen in 2011!

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Best: Lauryn Hill Returns... Kind of - In the summer of 2010, Lauryn Hill made a slight return by appearing on the Rock the Bells 2010 tour. She brought out the likes of Beyonce and Jay-Z and hinted there might be a new album in the future. Hill has been teasing us for years - let's hope she makes it happen in 2011!

Bullock Adopts Son - After a momentous year, in which she won an Oscar and had her marriage collapse in the public eye, actress Sandra Bullock announced two more biggies: She’s divorcing her unfaithful husband, and she’s adopting a child. Bullock made the newest revelations in an interview with People, published online Wednesday. Bullock brought 3½-month-old Louis Bardo Bullock, who is Black, home to California earlier this year and has managed to keep his existence a secret to most. The baby was born in New Orleans

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Worst: Celeb Divroces - Christina Milian and The-Dream, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, Sandra Bullock and Jesse James - the list is endless. Celebs just can't keep it together but in most cases the woman gets the last laugh. Bullock split from Jesse James and finalized an adoption of baby from Louisana - she is all smiles now!

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Ricky Martin Comes Out - This week Latin star Ricky Martin announced he’s gay, confirming rumors and speculation that have been around for years. He posted this on his Twitter account: “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.” The former Menudo star, who is currently penning his memoirs, says he kept his sexuality under wraps for years because people told him it would hurt his career.

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Best: Ricky Martin Comes Out - After years of speculation Ricky Martin admitted he is a "fortunate homosexual man." He released a best-selling book titled "Me" and did a revealing interview with Oprah. Kudos to anyone who strives to be more of their authentic self!

Long Agrees to Mediation - Bishop Eddie Long, whose sexual coercion lawsuits rocked headlines in September, recently agreed to go to mediation with his four accusers – Spencer LeGrande, 22, Jamal Parris, 23, Anthony Flagg, 21, and Maurice Robinson, 20 ¬¬– in February. The young men have accused the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church leader of abusing his spiritual authority and exchanging lavish gifts for sex while they were teenagers. If the mediation doesn’t go well, a tentative trial date is scheduled for July 11, 201

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Worst: Eddie Long Sex Scandal - After years of preaching against the gay community, Bishop Eddie Long was accused of having sexual relationships with men, some allegedly teenagers. The scandal is still continuing with rumors of an out of court settlement in the works.

Ciara - The stunning R&B singer flashes her pearly whites while entering 'Studio Red.'

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Best: It Gets Better - Due to bullying and recent teen suicides, especially in the gay community, celebrities took to the web to make "It Gets Better" videos. "It Gets Better" reassured the youth that no matter how hard your life is now -- it's worth living. You can never find out how great your life will be if you cut your life short. Celebrities like La La Vazquez, Ciara, Eve and many others used their voices to say it gets better.

Worst: Fantasia's Suicide Attempt - In August of 2010, Fantasia Barrino attempted to commit suicide. It was a media firestorm, especially after the press hounding her over allegedly dating a married man. Thankfully, Fantasia is still here, released her new album "Back To Me," which received a Grammy nomination and she is currently on tour.

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Worst: Fantasia's Suicide Attempt - In August of 2010, Fantasia Barrino attempted to commit suicide. It was a media firestorm, especially after the press hounding her over allegedly dating a married man. Thankfully, Fantasia is still here, released her new album "Back To Me," which received a Grammy nomination and she is currently on tour.

Alicia Keys Gives Birth - Alicia Keys and her producer husband Swizz Beatz welcomed their first child together in October. The couple, who tied the knot this summer, named the baby boy Egypt Daoud. This is Keys’ first child and Beatz’s fourth.

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Best: Babies! - Alicia Keys, Christina Milian and Mario Lopez all had babies born in 2010. Plus, Mariah and Nick Cannon are expecting twins.

Worst: Wesley Snipes in Prison - In December, Wesley Snipes went to prison for three years for three misdemeanor tax-related charges. After a revealing interview with Larry King, it seemed peculiar Snipes was heading to prison, especially considering the jurors never thought he would get jail time for misdemeanors.

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Worst: Wesley Snipes in Prison - In December, Wesley Snipes went to prison for three years for three misdemeanor tax-related charges. After a revealing interview with Larry King, it seemed peculiar Snipes was heading to prison, especially considering the jurors never thought he would get jail time for misdemeanors.