Michael Jackson Top Newsmaker of 2005

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Top 10 newsmakers of 2005

According to Access Hollywood, Michael Jackson was the top newsmaker of 2005. Between his trial and subsequent move out of the country, he couldn't stay out of the news all year long.

Following on his heels at #2 is Eva Longoria. Unlike Jackson, Longoria was a top newsmaker just for being herself - no scandal...just hot.

At #3, Britney Spears found herself in the headlines, primarily because of her pregnancy. However, Spears' freeloading husband and their marital difficulties have made far more headlines since the birth than the baby.

At #4, Tom Cruise. Not for his summer movie, but for his relationship with Katie Holmes and his subsequent shenanigans.

Rounding out the top 5 is Jessica Simpson who made the list as much for her marital problems as her movie.

The question now is: how many of these folks will find themselves on the list next year?