Best (And Worst!) of 2014

Kimye on Vogue, Robin Thicke's meltdown and more.

Best (And Worst!) of 2014 - From Donald Sterling's public meltdown to the state of Jay Z and Beyoncé's marriage, pop culture has been through a lot in these past twelve months. Here's our rundown of the best — and worst — stories of 2014.(Photos from left: PacificCoastNews, Paul Buck-Pool/Getty Images)
BEST: Dear White People Breaks Through - The biggest stand-out at the art house box office this year was undoubtedly Dear White People. Justin Simien's racial satire, which came out on October 17, was not only laugh-out-loud funny, it sparked an important dialogue about race, prejudice and homophobia. (Photo: Roadside Attractions)
BEST: Black Films Top Box Office - From Kevin Hart's sexy comic romp About Last Night to Denzel Washington's vigilante thriller The Equalizer, films with Black leads did gangbusters at the box office this year. The consistent first place box office finishes sent a clear message to Hollywood: diversity pays.(Photo: Columbia Pictures)BEST: Beyoncé and Jay Z's Enduring Love - First, there was that now-infamous elevator video. Then, rumors started surfacing that Jay and Bey's marriage was on the rocks, reaching a fever pitch just as their On the Run tour was winding up. Music's most private couple had their personal life on display this year, and whether that was a clever PR move to promote their tour or genuine husband-wife strife, we breathed a sigh of relief when they showed the world they're stronger than ever by renewing their vows in Paris in October.(Photo: Myrna Suarez/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

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Best (And Worst!) of 2014 - From Donald Sterling's public meltdown to the state of Jay Z and Beyoncé's marriage, pop culture has been through a lot in these past twelve months. Here's our rundown of the best — and worst — stories of 2014.(Photos from left: PacificCoastNews, Paul Buck-Pool/Getty Images)

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