Cover
An ode to the year that was, with all the hits (Julia's babies!), misses (Janet's wardrobe malfunction) and what-was-that-all-abouts in between
Best Dresses of 2004
In brilliant hues and luxe fabrics, these gowns were the most dazzling to sweep down the red carpet
The Laci Trial
Courtroom confidential: Peterson jurors discuss their deliberations, their measure of the man on trial and why they decided Scott deserved death
A Winning Season
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush take time to reflect on a big year
Desperate Housewives by the Numbers
We tally the little things that add up to make it one of the hottest new shows on television
Fads of the Year
From poker to purse puppies, these were the must-sees/-dos/-haves of 2004
Oops!
When stars have embarrassing moments, they're captured by the cameras
The Top of 2004
From Bill Clinton's memoir to the Shrek sequel, we round up the year's biggest books, movies and more
Splits
The shocking – and inevitable – celebrity breakups
The Comics' Choice
VH1's experts weigh in on 2004's surprising highs (William Hung) and lows (Liza's hijinks)
Trista & Ryan: One Year Later
Celebrating their first anniversary, the reality couple keep the romance alive
The Marrying Kind
Britney Spears did it twice; Jennifer Lopez did it on the QT; Star Jones did it in lavish style
Baby Boom
Apple and Coco, Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter: Hollywood's new moms and dads welcome the cute and cuddly A-listers of tomorrow
Tributes
Loved ones share fond memories of Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, Christopher Reeve, Henri Cartier-Bresson and others. Plus, we salute the fallen heroes of the Iraq war
The Incredbles
Even among celebrity dynamos, Donald Trump, Paris Hilton, Sean Combs and others displayed super-natural powers this year
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