Top 10 Entertainment Stories of 2013 by Enstars: The Biggest Headlines That Grabbed The Spotlight Across the World [PHOTOS]
From movie castings to some of the most talked about celebrity births, 2013 was packed with entertainment stories that captured headlines across the world.
Miley Cyrus went from innocent Disney star Hannah Montana to a twerking queen remembered for her controversial performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. The year was filled with young stars just like her grabbing the spotlight with two, in fact, being infants: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's child North West, and heir to the throne Prince George.
Celebrities faced huge publicity scandals in 2013 that rocked their careers. Two that were reported perhaps the most often was Paula Deen's racial remarks and Phil Robertson's anti-gay comments. There was also Justin Bieber's numerous scandals that put the attention on his antics rather than his music, and Jennifer Lawrence's stumble at the Oscars.
Movies and music also stirred controversy and became center stage in 2013. Casting for Fifty Shades of Grey hit a roadblock when its lead actor backed out of the film and Robin Thicke made some people not so happy with his highly sexualized music video for Blurred Lines.
Take a look at the top 10 most popular entertainment stories of 2013, compiled by Enstars.
Top 10. Jennifer Lawrence's Oscars Fall [VIDEO]
Jennifer Lawrence was at the height of her career in 2013, but one stumble on a pair of stairs will forever be associated with the time she won her first prestigious award in the film industry.
The actress won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 85th Academy Awards on Feb. 24 for her role in The Silver Linings Playbook, in which she played a widow and recovering sex addict. She was up against fellow nominees Jessica Chastain, Quvenzhané Wallis, Emmanuelle Riva, and Naomi Watts.
No. 9 - Paula Deen Fired & Lawsuit [VIDEO]
Celebrity chef Paula Deen faced a public relations scandal in 2013 that resulted in her not only losing her Food Network show, but also millions of dollars in terminated endorsements.
During a May 17 sworn deposition for a now-dismissed lawsuit in which she was the defendant, Deen admitted using racial slurs on the sets of her cooking shows in the past.
No. 8 - 'Duck Dynasty' Breaks Ratings Record
The season 4 premiere of the A&E reality series Duck Dynasty was the most-watched non-fiction series telecast in cable TV history. The respective August 2013 episode delivered 11.8 million viewers at 10 p.m. TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8 previously held the cable record, with 10.6 million viewing in 2009. The episode was up 37 percent from the third season's premiere and was watched by 6.3 million adults 18-49.
No. 7 - Justin Bieber's Scandals
Justin Bieber's name was in the headlines in 2013 much of the time for the wrong reasons.
He pissed in buckets, cursed out Bill Clinton, split on people and wrote simply the wrong thing in the guest book at the Anne Frank house. He lost a PR war with the Germans, who confiscated his pet monkey, and was called out for disrespecting Argentineans when he mishandled the country's flags that were thrown on stage during his Nov. 9 Buenos Aires concert.
No. 6 - 'Blurred Lines' Video, Lyrics Controversy
While Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines was one of the biggest hits of 2013, the song and video received some serious backlash from people who deemed it sexist.
The multi-platinum song appears on Thicke's sixth studio album of the same name and features rapper T.I. and Pharrell Williams. Although it went to No. 1 on Billboard, the song was met with opposition, primarily from female critics who deemed it inappropriate.
No. 5 - Shocking Celebrity Deaths Of Paul Walker, Cory Monteith, Gia Allemand & James Gandolfini
In 2013, there were four shocking celebrity deaths that left fans saddened, including the loss of Cory Monteith, Gia Allemand, James Gandolfini and most recently Paul Walker.
No. 4 - 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Cast Announced
One of the most talked about movies in 2013 was the film adaptation of E.L. James' erotic novelFifty Shades of Grey.Though the final lineup of lead cast members was announced this year, a lot went into making that happen, including one actor backing out from the coveted lead role.
No. 3 - Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Welcome Baby North West
When Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed North West on June 15, she became an instant celebrity as paparazzi tried desperately to snap a picture of the newborn.
While Kim and Kanye could've probably received millions selling an image of North, the couple decided to debut the first cute photo on Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner's talk show in August
No. 2 - Miley Cyrus' 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Performance
Miley Cyrus was one of the most talked about celebrities of 2013 and her performance at this year's MTV Video Music Awards was one of the main reasons.
Cyrus entered the stage sporting a leotard with a teddy bear logo and immediately stuck out her now famous tongue. Surrounded by teddy bears, the star twerked and also slapped the butt of a female dancer.
No. 1 - Prince George Birth
Easily the most buzzed about entertainment story of the year was the birth of Prince George. The Duke of Cambridge Prince William and his wife Catherine welcomed the newborn on July 22.
"It's very emotional," the Duchess of Cambridge said at the time. "It's such a special time. I think any parent will know what this feeling feels like."
