Daft Punk's victorious night at the Grammys, Philip Seymour Hoffman's shocking death as well as Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's amicable split are the highlights in the first quarter this year.
- December 29, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Another year has passed with so many interesting stories from Hollywood. Whether it's a good one or a bad one, it becomes juicy stuff when it comes to our favorite star. To continue the tradition and to mark the end of 2014, AceShowbiz is back with the annual Kaleidoscope that highlights the most talked about news from entertainment industry in the past 12 months.
As always, early year is the awards season. There was Grammy Awards to honor the best in music in January, while actors and filmmakers alike celebrated cinematic achievements at Academy Awards in March, just a month after one of the greats in the industry, Philip Seymour Hoffman, passed away. In the meantime, TV networks began to plan their programmings for the fall season by ordering new installment of their shows.
JANUARY
Daft Punk was triumphant at the 56th annual Grammy Awards which was held Sunday, January 26. They received multiple awards, including the coveted Album of the Year, for "Random Access Memories" which boasted "Get Lucky", one of the biggest hits in 2013. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake and Lorde were other big winners at the event with multiple awards.
- Other notable events of the month:
- Jan 03: Ke$ha checked into rehab for eating disorder.
- Jan 03: Singer Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers died at 74.
- Jan 04: Justin Bartha married personal trainer girlfriend in Hawaii.
- Jan 04: Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks were honored at Palm Springs Film Festival.
- Jan 06: "Saturday Night Live" added Sasheer Zamata as new cast member.
- Jan 06: Former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear was shot to death in robbery.
- Jan 08: Noah '40' Shebib scrapped Aaliyah posthumous album due to backlash over Drake's involvement.
- Jan 08: Kelly Osbourne and Matthew Mosshart ended engagement.
- Jan 08: Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry won multiple awards for their music at People's Choice Awards.
- Jan 09: Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon tied the knot.
- Jan 10: Hilary Duff announced split from husband Mike Comrie.
- Jan 11: Pamela Anderson was "very happy" after remarrying ex-husband Rick Salomon.
- Jan 13: Ashlee Simpson got engaged to Evan Ross and showed off engagement ring.
- Jan 13: Fleetwood Mac confirmed that Christine McVie had rejoined the band.
- Jan 15: Trace Adkins entered rehab.
- Jan 15: Steven Spielberg beat Oprah Winfrey in Forbes' List of Most Influential Celebrities.
- Jan 16: Captain & Tennille were divorcing after nearly 40 years of marriage.
- Jan 21: Sean Penn confirmed he's dating Charlize Theron.
- Jan 23: Justin Bieber was arrested for DUI.
- Jan 25: James Van Der Beek and wife welcomed third child.
- Jan 26: Sean Lowe of "The Bachelor" teared up as he married Catherine Giudici.
- Jan 26: Daft Punk won the coveted Album of the Year Award at the Grammys.
- Jan 27: Heidi Klum split from her bodyguard Martin Kristen personally and professionally.
- Jan 27: Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger died at 94.
- Jan 28: Former Academy president Tom Sherak died at 68.
- Jan 30: Owen Wilson welcomed second son.
FEBRUARY
It was like a bolt from the blue when news broke out that Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday, February 2 at 46 years old. Toxicology tests later revealed that lethal mix of drugs was found in his body upon his death. The awards-winning actor, who had had history with drug addictions, was still shooting "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay" at the time of his passing and left several other projects in the bubble with his sudden passing. He was remembered by his family and friends at a private service at St. Ignatius of Loyola church in Manhattan a few days later. He left behind his longtime partner Mimi O'Donnell and their three children.
- Other notable events of the month:
- Feb 01: WoodyAllen's adopted daughter recounted his sexual abuse in open letter.
- Feb 01: Bill Hader's Stefon, Amy Poehler and Andy Samberg helped Seth Meyers bid farewell to "Saturday Night Live".
- Feb 01: "Frozen (2013)" was named Best Animated Feature at 41st annual Annie Awards.
- Feb 02: Philip Seymour Hoffman died of possible drug overdose.
- Feb 02: Kevin Jonas and wife Danielle welcomed daughter Alena Rose Jonas.
- Feb 02: "Her" and "Captain Phillips" took top honors at 2014 WGA Awards.
- Feb 04: "The Biggest Loser" winner Rachel Frederickson faced criticism for drastic weight loss.
- Feb 06: Jay Leno bid farewell to "Tonight Show" in a star-studded episode.
- Feb 07: "The X Factor (US)" got canceled after three seasons.
- Feb 07: Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and other stars attended Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral.
- Feb 07: Jimmy Fallon was joined by The Muppets to say goodbye to "Late Night".
- Feb 07: "Game of Thrones" star Ed Skrein was tapped to replace Jason Statham in "Transporter" reboot.
- Feb 08: Benjamin McKenzie was cast as James Gordon on FOX's Batman prequel series "Gotham".
- Feb 08: "Behind the Candelabra" and "Game of Thrones" were TV winners at Art Directors Guild Awards.
- Feb 09: Michael Jordan and wife welcomed twin daughters.
- Feb 11: Babyface confirmed engagement to longtime girlfriend Nicole Patenburg.
- Feb 12: Comedian Sid Caesar died at 91.
- Feb 12: Lil' Kim announced pregnancy.
- Feb 13: The CW renewed "Supernatural", "The Vampire Diaries", "The Originals", "Arrow" and "Reign".
- Feb 13: Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green welcomed another baby boy.
- Feb 13: "12 Years a Slave" dominated winner list of Black Reel Awards.
- Feb 13: Lifetime canceled "Drop Dead Diva" again.
- Feb 14: Simon Cowell welcomed a son.
- Feb 14: Christina Aguilera got engaged to Matt Rutler.
- Feb 14: Ellen Page came out of the closet.
- Feb 15: Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen welcomed baby boy.
- Feb 16: John Krasinski and Emily Blunt welcomed baby girl named Hazel.
- Feb 16: "Gravity" and "12 Years a Slave" were big winners at 2014 BAFTA Awards.
- Feb 16: "Black Coal, Thin Ice" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" won at 2014 Berlin Film Festival.
- Feb 17: Devo's member Bob Casale died at 61.
- Feb 18: Cee-Lo Green quit "The Voice" for good.
- Feb 18: 3 Doors Down's bassist Todd Harrell was arrested for DUI.
- Feb 18: Chris Brown was sued over alleged D.C. assault.
- Feb 18: Maria von Trapp, last "Sound of Music" sibling, died at 99.
- Feb 19: Adam Brody confirmed he got married to Leighton Meester.
- Feb 19: Jai Courtney landed role as Kylie Reese in "Terminator Genisys".
- Feb 19: Arctic Monkeys and One Direction won multiple awards at the 2014 BRIT Awards.
- Feb 20: Sony Music was accused of stealing millions from "American Idol" finalists.
- Feb 20: Camera assistant Sarah Jones was killed in train accident during the filming of "Midnight Rider".
- Feb 22: Australian TV star Charlotte Dawson was found dead of apparent suicide.
- Feb 22: "12 Years a Slave" swept movie categories at 2014 NAACP Awards.
- Feb 22: Erin Andrews replaced as Brooke Burke new co-host on "Dancing with the Stars".
- Feb 23: Sam Worthington was arrested for allegedly punching a paparazzo.
- Feb 24: Robin Thicke and Paula Patton separated after 9 years of marriage.
- Feb 24: Amanda Seyfried replaced Mila Kunis as the female lead in "Ted 2".
- Feb 24: Seth Meyers debuted as "Late Night" host.
- Feb 25: Syfy canceled "Being Human" after four seasons.
- Feb 25: As I Lay Dying's singer Tim Lambesis pleaded guilty to trying to hire hitman to kill his wife.
- Feb 28: Gwen Stefani gave birth to baby boy named Apollo.
MARCH
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin might not be a perfect couple, but they had remained strong amid all marital issues that hit them for 10 years. Hence, it was unfortunate that they eventually decided to separate. The Pepper Potts of "Iron Man" and the Coldplay frontman announced it in a blog post on March 25 under the title "Conscious Uncoupling". It was followed by rumors that both were cheating on each other, but they denied it. In fact, the parents to 10-year-old Apple and 8-year-old Moses remain close and have been seen together on some occasions since their split.
- Other notable events of the month:
- Mar 01: Chris Pine was arrested for drunk driving.
- Mar 02: "12 Years a Slave" won Best Picture at 2014 Academy Awards.
- Mar 02: Ellen DeGeneres' selfie with stars at the Oscars set record of most retweeted post.
- Mar 02: John Travolta was ridiculed after butchering Idina Menzel's name at 2014 Oscars.
- Mar 04: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's house was burglarized.
- Mar 04: Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice pleaded guilty to fraud charges.
- Mar 07: Voiceover artist Hal Douglas died at 89.
- Mar 08: Stacy Keibler married Jared Pobre less than a year after splitting from George Clooney.
- Mar 09: "The Simpsons" paid final tribute to the late Marcia Wallace.
- Mar 10: FOX announced "Raising Hope" would end after season 4.
- Mar 10: Juan Pablo Galavis picked Nikki Ferrell on "The Bachelor" season 18 finale, but didn't propose to her.
- Mar 11: Anthony and Joe Russo confirmed they would return to direct "Captain America: Civil War".
- Mar 12: "Little People, Big World" couple Matt and Amy Roloff announced separation after 26 years of marriage.
- Mar 12: CBS renewed "The Big Bang Theory" for three more seasons.
- Mar 12: "Transformers: Age of Extinction" star Jack Reynor was engaged to girlfriend Madeline Mulqueen.
- Mar 12: Warner Bros. defended the casting of Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily in "Pan".
- Mar 13: Two people were pronounced dead after car crashed into crowd at SXSW.
- Mar 14: Chris Brown was arrested after getting booted from rehab.
- Mar 14: Jamie Lynn Spears got married in New Orleans.
- Mar 15: Nikki Sixx married model Courtney Bingham in LA.
- Mar 17: Designer L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger's girlfriend, died of apparent suicide.
- Mar 17: M.I.A. was sued by NFL for $16.6 million after she flipped the bird during Super Bowl performance.
- Mar 17: Kate Winslet got a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Mar 17: Miley Cyrus' tour bus was caught in flame.
- Mar 19: Johnny Weir split from husband Victor Voronov after two-year marriage.
- Mar 20: Andy Serkis was hired to direct Warner Bros' "Jungle Book: Origins".
- Mar 21: Sarah Michelle Gellar slammed Kimye Vogue cover.
- Mar 21: Lionsgate gave a greenlight to "The Divergent Series: Insurgent".
- Mar 21: ABC Family dropped "Alice in Arabia" following Muslim outcry.
- Mar 21: Andrea Bocelli married longtime girlfriend Veronica Berti in intimate ceremony.
- Mar 22: Isaac Hanson and wife Nikki welcomed daughter Nina Odette.
- Mar 23: Jay-Z dissed Drake in his collaboration with Jay Electronica, "We Made It".
- Mar 23: Gwar's lead singer David Brockie was found dead at his home.
- Mar 24: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" announced the departure of original cast member Paul Guilfoyle after 14 seasons.
- Mar 25: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced separation.
- Mar 25: Trace Adkins' wife filed for divorce.
- Mar 26: Wu-Tang Clan revealed that there would be only one copy of "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin".
- Mar 26: "Scandal" star Columbus Short was arrested following alleged brawl.
- Mar 28: Piers Morgan's CNN show ended.
- Mar 29: One Direction and Jennifer Lawrence were the top winners at the 27th Annual Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards.
- Mar 29: Rapper Benzino felt "much better" after being shot at mother's funeral.
- Mar 29: Nikki Reed announced separation from husband Paul McDonald.
- Mar 30: Pharrell Williams joined "The Voice" as coach in season 7.
- Mar 30: "How I Met Your Mother" ended its run after 9 seasons.
- Mar 31: Johnny Depp confirmed engagement to Amber Heard.
- Mar 31: DJ Frankie Knuckles died from complications with diabetes.
