Here are the most notable hookups of 2005...

Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams: Can I give Ryan and Rachel more ink? I'll try. The adorable duo, who met while playing lovers in The Notebook took their reel love into the real world this year. Both Canadian, they seem to have a lot in common -- and have been seen doing lots of "normal" things: grocery shopping, walking their dogs, holding hands. And there's even been talk of an engagement. My coworker Lauren summed up their appeal the best when she said: "They're so effortlessly hip. I want to adopt them." I totally agree. R&R: Call if you need room and board.

Evangeline Lilly & Dominic Monaghan: Are they or aren't they? That was the question surrounding this twosome all year. In January at the Golden Globes, the Lost costars dismissed talk of a relationship. By September, they were openly canoodling. Hawaii seems like the perfect backdrop for young love -- and they're certainly taking advantage of it.

Eva Longoria &...: Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria found her celeb dating groove this year. The divorcee was linked to JC Chasez, Sean Faris and Tony Parker. The thing with Tony Parker stuck and she got serious with him by summer. They just spent Christmas together in Texas, where they cussed out a cop and Eva, who is Mexican, reportedly made a derogatory comment about the cop being Mexican. Oh, those crazy kids.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban: Tom Cruise, Q-Tip, Lenny Kravitz... Nicole Kidman has eclectic taste in men, right? Well, this year she fell for Australia country singer Keith Urban. (And, yes, there is such thing as an Australian country singer.) In late May, they took a motorcycle trip. By fall, she was visiting him on tour. Thing have gotten serious as of late -- they spent the holidays together with their families. Maybe next year they'll make my Year in Review: Celebrity Weddings list.

Orlando Bloom & Kate Bosworth: After taking a break last year, this genetically-blessed twosome reunited in '05. First, they went on a date in February. But they didn't officially make up until June, when Orli flew to Australia to visit Kate while she was working. They've been going strong ever since.

Heath Ledger & Michelle Williams: These two fell in love on the set of Brokeback Mountain, but you'd never know it. They avoided the limelight at all costs. Earlier this year, Michelle was seen at a prenatal yoga class, which got tongues wagging. Shortly after, Heath sold his home in L.A. and moved to Brooklyn, New York with his new girl. They welcomed their daughter, Matilda, this fall. Since then, they've tried to blend into the backdrop of NYC and live a real life. I'm really rooting for them.

And don't forget:

Divorces, comebacks, best and worst newcomers... Find out who else cracked my Year in Review lists.

File this under "Oh no she didn't..." Sienna Miller on Jay Leno to promote Casanova:

Jay : What would you do if you weren't an actress?

See-See: I think I'd be a nanny. [Giggle, giggle.] I think. [Giggle, giggle.] I heard the pay is pretty good an the perks are even better. [Giggle, giggle.]

Related: Jude Law apologizes to Sienna for cheating with nanny

Rumor has it that you shouldn't see Rumor Has It.... Actually, it's not a rumor. It's fact. Saw it last night. Ugh! Bad plot. Bad screenplay. Bad acting by one Jennifer Aniston. (Will she ever stop playing the neurotic, insecure, pouty woman? I swore she was going to start calling Mark Ruffalo "Ross" at one point. She was totally being Rachel Green.) Mena Suvari was annoying. Kevin Costner looked old.

Bad, bad, bad!

The only good thing about the movie was the supporting role of Ms. Shirley MacLaine. She was a firecracker. That woman has still got it. And she looks great for her age.

Off to the Squid and the Whale. Ain't vacation great?

How long do you think photogs were waiting to get a shot like this of Kate Moss drinking a Coke?

Plus: After a brief hiatus, Ben and Jen are back at Starbucks. This time they're at one in Georgia, where they've been spending the holiday at Ben's house. PDA alert.

A lot of stuff went down this year in the entertainment world, right? Brad left Jen for Angelina. Jacko walked. TomKat grossed us out. Nicole Richie wasted away. Britney had a Spederline. And Daily Blabber got a pretty new makeover.

Through the end of the year, I'm going to look back at some of the most memorable people and events from 2005. Below are a few topics to get you started, then check back daily because I'm going to keep adding stuff. Okay? Good.

Here's to health, happiness and lots more celebrity dish in 2006.
xo-
Suzy

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman sure look cute in the recent photos of them spending the holidays together, but photos can be deceiving. Two of Keith's close acquaintances -- his first manager and a former girlfriend -- are saying that the Aussies may be nearing their expiration date.

"I'll be very surprised if the relationship lasts," Keith's former manager Gary Shaw told the London Sun. "He is in it for the chase. He likes to go after what he wants and if he can't have it, he wants it even more. He would be intrigued by anything and anyone he couldn't get."

Keith's ex Laura Sigler is singing the same song. "Nicole and Keith might date for a while," she speculates, "but it won't last very long. I don't know her but I know him very well."

How long do you think they'll last? Take a guess below.

The bitch is back!

America's Next Top Model and Surreal Life star Janice "I'm the world's first supermodel" Dickinson has a reality show to call her own. The Oxygen network has hired her for what they're tentatively calling the Janice Dickinson Project.

In the series, Janice starts her own modeling agency and has to sift through 500 aspiring models until she comes up with the top five. So far Oxygen ordered 10 episodes of the show, which will begin airing this spring.

You can bet Tyra Banks ain't thrilled about Janice's latest venture, which is basically a rip off of Tyra's America's Next Top Model. Janice was a judge on ANTM until this past season. She was reportedly fired for being a big ole pain in the behind.

From today's Page Six:

1. Which long-married rock star defines cheating the same way Bill Clinton used to? The frisky frontman, who claims to be faithful, has only oral sex with his groupies.

2. Which celebrity sisters drank so much at their holiday party that one of them ended up vomiting in the bathroom of their high-profile home?

3. Which supercouple likes to renew their Mile-High Club membership almost every time they fly? The horny duo are infamous among private plane crews for their loud lovemaking at sky-high altitudes.

The stars love to get married... and divorced. But in this post, I'm strictly focusing on the married part. The following stars said "I do" this year. Here's hoping they master the whole "happily ever after" part.

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner: It was a huge year for Bennifer II. Not only did Ben and Jen tie the knot on a Turks and Caicos beach on June 29, they welcomed their first child, a baby daughter named Violet, on December 1. And to think, prior to their wedding they hadn't even ever confirmed that they were dating.

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore: Skeptics said that their May to December romance wouldn't last, but 27-year-old Ash and 42-year-old Demi got hitched on September 24. The couple gathered their closest friends for the top-secret, last-minute nups, which took place at their Beverly Hills home. Demi's daughters with second husband Bruce Willis, who was also in attendance, walked her down the aisle for the Kabbalah ceremony. Ahh!

Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman: The songbird and music producer went all out for their wedding festivities, which took place over a span of five days in California's Napa Valley. The actual wedding ceremony was on November 19 and cost more than $1 million. What a girl wants... is what a girl gets.

And don't forget:

Divorces, comebacks, best and worst newcomers... Find out who else cracked my Year in Review lists.

The most shocking split this year -- perhaps this decade -- was the announcement last January that Hollywood's "perfect" golden couple, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, was ending their marriage just a day after they returned from a romantic getaway in Anguilla. And that was just the first of many. Here are the most buzz worthy celeb splits of 2005...

Jen & Brad: Like I said, I never saw this coming and neither did the rest of the world. I mean, this is the couple who got matching highlights on their wedding day! That alone should have guaranteed them happily ever after. But on January 7, the day after they were seen canoodling like newlyweds in the Caribbean, they announced their split and promised to remain "caring friends." But something was rotten in Hollywood -- Brad was secretly seeing Angelina Jolie and they came out in the spring when they were "accidentally" photographed together, playing with Angie's son, on a remote beach in Kenya. (I'm sure there's a huge paparazzi presence in Kenya.) On March 25, Jen filed for divorce; the split became final on October 2. She's been getting over Brad by spending time with Vince Vaughn, but it doesn't look like they're a forever thing. On the other hand, Brad and Angie seem to be the real deal as he plans to adopt her two kids.

Nick & Jessica: I know you're sick of reading about them, and I'm sick of writing about them. But, in a nutshell, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson got tired of pretending that they were the perfect newlyweds. Amidst rumors of infidelity (both parties!), they announced their split the night before Thanksgiving, preventing me from getting a good night's sleep before turkey day. @$%&#$*%! Let the nasty divorce proceedings begin.

Charlie and Denise: Charlie Sheen has a bad track record with the ladies. He fathered a child in his late teens, dated a porn star, shot his then-fiance Kelly Preston in the arm, was arrested for battering another girlfriend... You get the point. So when the former drug addict seemed to clean up his life and settled into married life with Denise Richards, we were happy for him. But in March, just three months before the birth of their second child, Denise unexpectedly filed for divorce. Rumor had it Charlie boy was gambling, but he called the rumors "lies." But by the end of the summer, they seemed to be working things out. Just a week ago they went on a romantic getaway to Barbados.

Paris & Nicole: I thought this tiresome twosome would be best friends forever. Boy was I wrong. One day last spring Paris Hilton dropped a bomb in a statement: "It's no big secret that Nicole [Richie] and I are no longer friends. Nicole knows what she did, and that's all I'm ever going to say about it." Meow! Insiders whispered that Paris was peeved Nic screened the hotel heiress's One Night in Paris porn tape for friends, but neither revealed any details as to why their friendship went south. Both gals also ended engagements this year: Paris dumped Paris Latsis; Nicole and Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein split in December.

Jude & Sienna: I assumed that a couple like Jude Law and Sienna Miller who looked so bloody perfect together would stay together forever, but I was wrong. Just a month after getting engaged, Jude was making a movie in Louisiana -- and making it with his children's nanny. The kicker? His son walked in during one of their romps and found Daddy in bed with the nanny. When the boy returned home to his mum, Jude's first wife Sadie Frost, he proceeded to tell her -- at the dinner table! -- about how Daddy slept in the same bed as his nanny Daisy. Ever the gallant gentleman, Jude proceeded to call the child a liar. But Jude's smart ex wouldn't let it drop -- and finally got him to admit he was shagging the babysitter. As all good mother's would, Sadie flipped -- and the story made it to the gossip papers. When See-See found out (she read in the paper), she dumped Jude on his cute heinie. Even his public apology (!) didn't work. But a few months later the silly girl let him back into her bed... though she's still refusing to wear his ring.

Etc.: Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney filed for an annulment after four months of marriage... One Tree Hill sweethearts Chad Michael Murray, who reportedly couldn't keep his trousers on, and Sophia Bush ended their marriage after just five months... Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bundchen -- who went public for the first time at the Oscars this year -- ended their five-year relationship... Christina Applegate and Johnathon Schaech ended their marriage after Christina found a new man. They were married... with no children... Sandra Oh and Alexander Payne, who directed her in Sideways, ended their brief marriage in April... Eddie Murphy and his wife of 12 years, Nicole, filed for divorce after 12 years... Mike Meyers also had the 12 year itch, filing for divorce from his wife Robin in December... Tori Spelling ditched her husband, Charlie Shanian, in the summer when she fell for a guy who was also married. Now she's engaged to the new guy -- but she's still legally wed.

Which star splits surprised you the most? Share your list below.

What must her daddy think?

Just three months after separating from hubby Charlie Shanian, Aaron Spelling's daughter, Tori, is engaged to the guy she was cheating on her hubby with -- actor Dean McDermott. It's possible the 90210 star is also pregnant.

And I'll tell ya, Dean is just the guy you'd want your daughter/sister/BFF to marry. After all, he ditched his wife of 12 years -- and their two children, who were seven and two months at the time -- to take up with Tori, who he met on the set of a Golden Globe-caliber movie of the week called Mind Over Murder.

Dean proposed to the former Beverly Hills 90210 actress -- whose divorce is not final -- at a Christmas tree farm on Christmas Eve in Toronto, Canada. (BTW, Tori's Jewish and had a $2,800 Tiffany menorah on her wedding registry the first time around.) Dean had someone put out lights for half a mile leading to a table surrounded by Christmas trees. Dean and Tori rode up in a horse-drawn carriage, where he gave her a ring.

"It was so magical," Dean told People.com. "All the stars aligned. I have never been happier in my life."

The couple followed with a statement that said: "We're so incredibly happy and in love. We cannot wait to start cheating on each other our lives together."

They sound like the perfect couple.

Paris Hilton is being sued by one of her boyfriend's friends for being a bitch. Imagine that!

I looove Sean Lennon. That sounds so weird because he hasn't really done anything. He's just a son of rock royalty who has floated through life alternately embracing and avoiding his father's legacy.

I've told you a billion times I'm a big John Lennon fan, and the first time I ever really thought about Sean was when I went to see Imagine in like the eighth grade. In the movie there was footage of Sean -- in a dark, confining military-type jacket -- talking about how his father's death changed his life. He looked so tiny on the big screen, and he wore glasses just like his dad's that kept slipping down his tiny nose. Seeing him onscreen made such an impact because he's my age -- just a month younger than me -- and I couldn't imagine a life like his. I never really had to.

I loved him ever since and always followed his career, his failed relationships (Bijou Phillips, Yuka Honda, Mick Jagger's daughter), his funny phone-ins to Howard Stern after all-night benders with Hunter S. Thompson and his photo ops with his mom all over NYC and the rest of the world. And I always joked in a very far out, unrealistic way -- like how my friend Jules says she'll marry Johnny Depp one day -- that maybe Sean Lennon was my celeb soulmate. So how crazy that the NY Post has this item in today's paper:

SEAN Lennon is determined to kick off the New Year with a new girlfriend - and he's asking PAGE SIX to help him find one. "Any girl who is interested must simply be born female and between the ages of 18 and 45," John Lennon's singer/songwriter son, 30, told us. "They must have an IQ above 130 and they must be honest. They must not have any clinical, psychological disorders... and a kind heart. Clearly beautiful - but beauty on the inside is more important - but no deformities, third legs, fifth nipples... I'm completely alone and I'm completely miserable. So please send your request to [PAGE SIX]." Ladies, we await your responses.

If you knew me, you'd know that I would never ever actually respond to something like this. It's weird, creepy, unnatural and strange. It's totally not my style. But it's definitely one of those things that stops you in your tracks and makes you think -- as Alanis Morrisette would say -- isn't it ironic?

Just when I thought I'd received all of my Christmas presents, Britney's baby daddy, Kevin Federline, launches his official Website. You'll probably surf to it immediately -- and I recommend you do -- but I want you to prepare yourself for what you'll see...

First, you'll be greeted by a very skillfully written lyrical composition that goes a little something like this: Keep messin' with my family and you're through.

While said skillfully written lyrical composition plays -- over and over again -- a year and a half worth of magazine headlines flash. Things like: "It's Over," "Get Out" and "Separated!" You can tell that most of them are from Us Weekly, who Britney just filed a $20 million dollar lawsuit against last week.

I'm not a lawyer, but I wonder if Us can now sue him for copyright infringement because he's using copies of their stories and photos on his site without permission? Mental note to ask sister's lawyer b-friend.

After the clippings, a bottle of champagne and two glasses appear. Then there's a confetti and a message from the aspiring performer, whose CD drops in 2006: "Now that I have your attention... Never judge a book by its cover."

Behold a letter from Kevin... that he totally didn't write because it doesn't start with yo, yo, yo:

Hey Everyone,
I don't think we've ever been formally introduced. My name is Kevin Federline. I'm 6 feet tall, have brown hair and brown eyes. I enjoy horseback riding, long walks on the beach and the wind whipping through my hair. Ha ha ha. On a more serious note, there's going to be a lot more information and updates on here in the coming weeks and I think this will provide you with the opportunity to get to know who I really am. Anyway, thanks for checking out my site and be sure to come back often. You can click here to join my email list and also check me out on MySpace.
Kevin

The real Kevin, huh? You know, I don't think the real Kevin is all that different than the underwear-revealin', cornrow wearin' golddigger that we see photos of all the time. In fact, I'll tell you exactly who I think the real Kevin is...

Kevin's the guy you know who always has a get-rich quick scheme. He's the guy who shirks responsibility -- like his first family. He never wants to grow up -- and, because of the women in his life, he never has to. He's the guy who breaks your BFF's heart -- though you warned that he's bad news. He's probably fun to party down with. He's a great dancer. When he has money, he spends it on everyone. It's likely he has B.O. He looks in the mirror more than you or I do. His breath probably smells like a menthol cigarette. And -- although he's almost 28 years old and is a father of three, he loves that his posse's nickname is "the pimps."

I hope that when the "real Kevin" reveals himself, he totally proves me wrong. But I'll guess I'm right on track considering he's even using Britney's notoriety to launch his friggin' Website.

Related: Kevin on MySpace

For a second I thought Nicole Kidman was with Bono in this picture. (I read in last week's Time that Bono is 5'7 "in thick-soled shoes," so he's been on the brain for a few days.) But it's leggy Nic and her much shorter beau, Keith Urban, taking a stroll at a park in Nashville over the weekend. They spent Christmas there with his family.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were pulled over in San Antonio over the weekend. Some yelling and screaming occurred, which Eva's publicist now denies. Diva Eva strikes again.

From the New York Daily News Gatecrasher column: Which Aussie actress had better keep her eyes on her beau? The actor has been offering his number to several young ladies below 14th St. over the past few months.

1. Rachel McAdams: Like Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, Rachel is now America's sweetheart. Not only has she gotten rave reviews for all her flicks (Red Eye, Wedding Crashers, The Notebook) she also snagged Ryan Gosling. And, damn, they make a good couple.

2. Ellen Pompeo: With bit roles in Old School and Moonlight Mile, Ellen was a just a blip on our radar. Then came Grey's Anatomy and her character's romance with Dr. McDreamy. Now, seeing Ellen is part of our weekly regime.

3. Terrence Howard: Critics raved about Terrence's performances in Hustle & Flow and Crash. I just want to rave about his eyes. Stunning! I could look into them forever.

4. James Blunt: I'm a huge music lover. I love being plugged in and walking around the city -- lost in my own thoughts and oblivious to the chaos around me. So I'm always on the lookout for good music. This year, my big find was James Blunt. His soulful voice gives me chills. His thoughtful lyrics give me hope.

5. Cillian Murphy: In Red Eye, Cillian played such a psychotic nutcase that I wanted to loathe him. But the truth is, I couldn't take my eyes off him. He doesn't have to say a word, yet he has so much expression and emotion in his face. Plus, he's so good at playing bad. And his baby blues give his nasty characters a spark of humanity.

Go away! Go away! Go away! These people wore on me this year...
1. Cast of Laguna Beach: Their reality show was entertaining, but did they have to start turning up everywhere? Krisin landed magazine covers. LC landed her own spin-off. Talan landed Kimberly Stewart. It all became too much.

2. Kimberly Stewart: Speaking of... For some reason Kimberly Stewart clawed her way into the spotlight this year, riding the coattails of her BFF Paris. (When Paris and Nic had their falling out, Paris suggested that Kimberly replace her on Simple Life.) There's clearly something wrong with this girl, who called Jennifer Aniston "homely," and I think Papa Rod needs to have her head checked.

3. Katie Holmes: Newcomer? you ask. That's right. I'm calling Katie a newcomer because I don't think she's the same wholesome girl who starred in Dawson's Creek or had a sweet romance with Chris Klein. She's a clone. An evil twin. Something funky. Release the real Katie!

4. Rachael Ray: Her claim to fame is that she can cook quickly and on the cheap. So what? Her personality is too strong. She gives me indigestion.

5. Dancing with the Stars: This was a big ratings hit, but I just can't figure out why. And the bickering between finalists Kelly Monaco and John O'Hurley after the results came in didn't help things. This is one show I'd like to see stumble... right off the primetime schedule.

Now share your favorite and least favorite newcomers below -- or just rant or rave about my picks.

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Newly anulled Renee Zellweger walking out of the Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills. She was wearing an orange baseball cap and a blue sweatshirt. "She's tiny, dude," said our gosse posse spy... Las Vegas star Molly Sims at Stanton Social in NYC with five girlfriends and one guy who was doting on her. She seemed totally down to earth in her black knee-high suede boots, black tights and a funky green mini. In fact, while waiting in line to use the restroom, someone behind her in line introduced himself to her. Molly put out her hand, smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Molly." ... Daytime diva Susan Lucci shopping at the Polo store at the Miracle Mile in Manhasset, Long Island.

Seeing stars? Tell me about your fan encounter.

Happy holidays!

I've been enjoying some Britney and Brangelina-free days. It's been so peaceful. I thought for sure someone would get divorced or married and I'd be blogging instead of relaxing. (Mike Meyers and Laura Dern so don't count. They're footnotes.) So thanks to Brit for staying married and Brangelina for not having a Christmas wedding. I appreciate it.

You guys get any good celebrity-inspired presents? I got two John Lennon books -- John Lennon: The New York Years and the Beatles 365 Days, some Stella McCartney perfume and The Dukes of Hazzard complete first season. No remake for me -- this is the old school Dukes. And I must say that I forgot how cute Bo was back in the day. Wowsers.

I watched a marathon of Grey's Anatomy over the weekend that I had stored on my DVR and I'm completely addicted. I don't know where things stand between Meredith and McDreamy -- I'm still a few episodes behind -- but by the time the show starts back up in January I'll be all caught up. Can't wait. They're my new Big and Carrie.

I had no intention of seeing "the gay cowboy movie," Brokeback Mountain. I'm not into cowboy flicks and haven't been feelin' the dramas lately, so I really wanted to see Sarah Jessica Parker in The Family Stone or Jenny Aniston in Rumor Has It -- even though they both got crappy reviews. But my eldest sister roped me into seeing Brokeback by playing the celebrity card. "Come on, you'll get to see the movie where Heath and Michelle fell in love," she coaxed. So I went... and I really liked it. It was a genuine love story.

Heath, who I named as one of 2005's biggest comebacks, is really good in it. Jake Gyllenhaal was good too. Don't know why Michelle Williams got a Golden Globe nod, but I'm not part of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, so whatevs about that. The cinematography was extraordinary. Breathtaking, really. My only gripe about the film was Heath's mumbling. He did it throughout Lords of Dogtown and there was a little mumbling in this as well. He needs to work on that. Other than that, I enjoyed it. Jake and Heath took a big risk, and I hope it pays off for both of them.

I must admit I'm very surprised that Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett are still together. Here are some new photos of them at dinner in Rome, where she's promoting her new move, Match Point.

Bah humbug! Chris Rock's comedy series Everybody Hates Chris recently did a storyline about how there's no such thing as Santa Claus. Not cool when you tout the show as a family show and don't give parents any warning.

Judging by the ratings from the Apprentice: Martha Stewart, not a whole lotta ya watched it. As I told you, I watched it and I liked it. Dawna, who desperately needed a dead-end trim throughout the show, won the whole thing on Wednesday night. But Page Six says she wasn't supposed to.

According to the story, the 6-year-old granddaughter of Charles Koppelman -- who, to Martha, was like the Donald's George -- accidentally revealed the winner to a room full of contestants right before the telecast. The producers freaked, went into crisis mode and changed the winner -- who was originally supposed to be Bethenny -- to Dawna.

In the green room prior to the live show, a former contestant overheard the kid's innocent remark, telling Page Six: "Jennifer Koppelman Hutt [Charles' daughter, who works with Alexis] and her little girl were making small talk with the cast before the show. Someone asked the little girl, 'So, who do you think is going to win?' The little girl confidently replied, 'Bethenny is going to win, Martha didn't like Dawna's fashion show.' " The shocked mother quickly whisked the tot out of the room as word rapidly spread throughout the stunned studio.

The Apprentice staff sequestered the castmates and announced they had "last minute changes in the script."

I can honestly see this whole thing happening for two reasons. First, Bethenny's task was soooo much better than Dawna's. It was almost perfect. And two, Martha didn't seem confident with her decision. She made some comment about Bethenny, then said something like: "That's why I'd like you to be my apprentice." She didn't direct the statement to either woman -- didn't say a name at all -- so I was wondering who the heck she was talking to.

Which brings me to this: Martha is so ridiculously awkward and unprepared on live TV. Two days ago she made a ton of errors when she had Susan Lucci on her daytime talk show. A huge one was when she asked Susan how things were going on The Young and the Restless. Duh! Susan has been on All My Children for like 30 years or something. She's the queen of daytime. That's like asking Mariska Hargitay how she likes being on CSI. Or Billy Bush how he likes being on Entertainment Tonight.

I think Martha needs to start doing her homework or should stick to decorating cupcakes.

Between the trials of Michael Jackson and Robert Blake, I felt like I earned my law degree in '05.

Jacko's trial for child molestation -- and, like, 10 other counts -– was like a three-ring circus. One day he climbed on his SUV to wave to fans. Another time, he wore his pajamas to court. Eventually, he was acquitted though and promptly moved to Bahrain. Buh-bye.

Robert Blake, who was found not guilty of murdering his wife, had a civil trial. He was eventually found liable and was ordered to pay millions. But after the O.J. fiasco, we know he'll probably never pay a penny. That's how those things work. However, he made lots of dramatic faces during the verdict, which was entertaining. He also looks like he's about 110.

Slightly more interesting were the antics of habitual drug users Tom Sizemore and Courtney Love. Tom, who refuses to kick his habit, used a prosthetic penis during a drug test to try to fool authorities. Didn't work. Court swore up and down she was off the stuff -– then started freaking out in public, like at Pamela Anderson's Comedy Central roast. Falling down, smudged lipstick, showing her panties –- old school Court. After ODing at a Hollywood party, then failing a drug test, she was ordered into a treatment program. She recently surfaced again looking skinny and healthier. But she's broke, which presents a whole other set of problems. At least that will keep her snonking to a minimum.

Hmm, what else? Well, here are some highlights...

Feel free to add to my list below... or weigh in on these nitwits below.

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Hi guys. This is Lindsey. Yep, that's right: the girl who sits next to Suzy and claimed to be next in line for Nicole Richie's delicious leftovers. DJ AM, if you're listening, I'm free for New Years!

Speaking of Nic, girl needs to put some meat on those bony, bone bones. I write for iVillage's Diet & Fitness channel, spending my time talking about how Hollywood's hottest stay fit. And while I love Nicole's sense of style (and taste in men), I have to give her the skeleton award for 2005. Nicole, I know you're a tiny, tiny girl, but please eat something before you disappear.

The Simple Life star wasn't the only celeb wasting away (no pun intended) this year. Here's what I have to say to our runners up:

While I totally admit it's none of our business, obsessing about the weight gains and losses of celebs is fun. For more star fitness news, sign up for my Celebrity Trainer's newsletter. You'll like it, I promise!

-- Lindsey

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Sorry LL, I am calling it a comeback. In 2005, these stars have completely resuscitated their dwindling careers -- and I'm glad they're back.

1. Heath Ledger: I thought we'd heard the last of Heath and his hair plugs after Four Feathers. So many bad movies in such a short time. But 2005 has been a good year for him. In addition to a possible Oscar nod for playing a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain, he entertained me in Casanova, the Brothers Grimm and Lords of Dogtown. And after breaking Naomi Watts's heart (bad!), he finally settled down with Michelle Williams (good!).

2. Mariah Carey: I like to give Mariah crap for wearing ridiculous outfits, but she is an incredibly talented woman. Her latest album, Emancipation of Mimi was a huge hit -- and rightfully so. (Loved her collaboration with Snoop!) Since it hit the charts, she's been cleaning up at all the award shows and will have a huge night on Grammy night. Now if only she'd wear a dress that covered those boobs...

3. Kirstie Alley: Kirstie turned 100 extra pounds into millions of bucks this year. After being a paparazzi target for packing on some budge, Kirstie fought back with a TV show called... Fat Actress. She also poked fun of her flab in a book called How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life. And she laughed about her weight gain all the way to the bank when she signed on as the Jenny Craig spokesperson. Now she's rolling in the dough and looking fabulous, having dropped more than 55 pounds since last December.

4. Matt Dillon: Ever since he starred in the Outsiders, I've loved Matt. But after his relationship with Cameron Diaz soured -- amidst talk of his infidelity -- he dropped outta sight and outta my mind. But this year, Matt is back. So maybe he co-starred in Herbie the Love Bug with Lindsay Lohan. It was hit, right? More noteworthy, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Crash and got a Golden Globe nomination for his work. Suddenly his phone is ringing again! He's currently filming You, Me and Dupree with Kate Hudson and one of the Wilson brothers, which will be out next year.

5. Ellen DeGeneres: After the Hecheneres debacle, I think everyone was over Ellen. So she sat on the sidelines for a couple years while she plotted her comeback. And what a comeback! This year, she was on the top of her game. Her daytime talk show is a huge, huge hit -- you can tell by the A-listers lined up to appear on the show. As for her love life, it's actually better A.A. (after Anne). She scored pretty Portia de Rossi and they seem so happy. She also nabbed the hosting gig at September's Emmy Awards. Could the Oscars be next?

6. Matthew Fox: On Party of Five, Matthew Fox played the cranky older brother. The buzzkill. The bore. Mr. Downer. He couldn't hold a candle to the sweet and charismatic Bailey (Scott Wolf). Aloha, Lost. Now Matty plays the big man on the island -- everybody's go-to guy. And what a charmer. Even Matt's interviews have perked up -- he's always talking about how he loves skinny-dipping with the cast. He's truly made a splash in '05.

And here are a few people who could use a career comeback:
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