Shocking Moments of 2008

Clay's a Dad!

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:36:50 GMT

“Idol” alum Clay Aiken announced he was gay — and welcomed a son, Parker, in August 2008.

Hudson Tragedies

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:36:56 GMT

News of the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s mother (pictured), brother and nephew shocked the world in late October. The “Dream Girl” star’s estranged brother-in-law was later charged with the killings.

Mariah and Nick: Married!

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:01 GMT

Singing diva Mariah Carey snuck off to the Bahamas to wed Nick Cannon in a surprise ceremony in May.

Plane Crash Survivors

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:05 GMT

DJ AM — Adam Goldstein — and Travis Barker were seriously burned in a September plane crash. The musicians were the only survivors of the tragedy, in which four others were killed.

Shia's DUI Wreck

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:10 GMT

Rising star Shia LaBeouf was arrested in July for a DUI, after a car wreck left his black truck totaled, and his hand severely injured.

Cancer Survivor

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:15 GMT

Christina Applegate’s breast cancer diagnosis in August shocked fans of the lovable “Samantha Who?” star. Christina immediately began helping other breast cancer survivors.

Gone Too Soon

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:19 GMT

Heath Ledger earned rave reviews for his work in “The Dark Knight” — but didn’t live to see the praise. The actor died in January of an accidental overdose. He was posthumously nominated for a Golden Globe.

Hooker and the Love Guv

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:23 GMT

NY Governor Eliot Spitzer stepped down from after it was exposed that he was involved in trysts with pricey call girl Ashley Dupre.

Britney's Fall

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:37:27 GMT

Spears hit an all-time low in January when she was hospitalized at UCLA’s psych ward, and had visitation with her tots taken away. She’s since rebounded with a hit album and shared custody.