As 2012 draws to a close, the J-14 editors reflect back on the most shocking news stories of the year:
Harry Styles and Taylor Swift couple up
"I was so surprised! I never would have put them together, but now I think it's cute!" -- Assistant Editor Laura Knipping
"It shocked me, but they did look cute holding hands in Central Park." -- Photo Editor Danielle Kepler
Miley Cyrus' hair cut
"I couldn't believe it!" -- Designer Tanya Swartz
Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson's cheating scandal
"I didn't see that one coming!" -- Photo Assistant Nicole Mazza
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth get engaged
"I always knew Miley and Liam were the real deal, but I didn't expect the then 19-year-old star to actually get engaged in 2012. Mazel tov, you two!" -- Deputy Editor Ashley Spencer
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez break up
"When my favorite on-again off-again couple ended things in November, I couldn't believe it. They seem to be back together again now though, thankfully!" -- Editorial Associate Katie Amey
Harry Potter isn't over yet -- Cast films new movie!
"After tearily bidding farewell to the Harry Potter film series in 2011, I was ecstatic to find out that the cast was secretly filming a ninth movie specifically for the theme parks opening in California and Japan! Can't wait to apparate my way to both (you Muggles wouldn't understand -- wink!)." -- Editor-in-Chief Rachel Chang