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Celebrity Gossip: A Look at The Biggest News and Rumors of 2000

The year 2000 was a transitional year for celebrity gossip. With the internet still in its infancy, celebrity gossip was mostly disseminated through print and television media. But the advent of the internet, and the rise of celebrity-focused websites like TMZ, meant that more and more people were getting their news and gossip from the web. From Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's divorce to the death of Princess Diana, the year 2000 saw some of the biggest celebrity headlines ever.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's Divorce

The divorce of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston was one of the most highly publicized celebrity divorce stories of the year. After four years of marriage, the couple announced their split in January of 2000. The press had a field day with the news and the tabloids speculated endlessly about the reasons behind the split. Rumors abounded that Pitt had cheated on Aniston with his co-star, Angelina Jolie. The divorce was finalized later that year and Pitt and Jolie went on to have a long-term relationship.

The Death of Princess Diana

The death of Princess Diana in August of 1997 shocked the world. But in 2000, the public was still grappling with the loss. In February of that year, an inquest into the crash was opened. The inquest revealed that the paparazzi were partially responsible for the accident and that Diana had been wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The inquest also revealed that Diana had been the victim of an illegal "ring of silence" by the paparazzi and that the driver had been drunk. The revelations sparked a public outcry against the paparazzi and their tactics.

Michael Jackson's Child Molestation Allegations

In 2003, singer Michael Jackson was charged with seven counts of child molestation. But in 2000, the public was just beginning to learn of the allegations. In January of that year, a documentary aired on British television that featured an interview with the accuser's family. The documentary alleged that Jackson had molested the boy, but Jackson denied the allegations. The scandal sparked an intense media frenzy and the public was divided over the accusations. The case went to trial in 2005 and Jackson was eventually acquitted of all charges.

The Arrest of O.J. Simpson

The case of O.J. Simpson captured the public's imagination in 1995 when he was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. But the story was far from over. In 2000, Simpson was arrested in Florida for stealing sports memorabilia at gunpoint. The arrest sparked a media frenzy and the public was once again divided over the case. Simpson was eventually convicted of several charges and sentenced to prison.

Britney Spears' Rise to Fame

In 2000, teen pop sensation Britney Spears was just beginning to make her mark on the music industry. Her debut album, Baby One More Time, was released in January and quickly became her signature song. Spears went on to have a successful career throughout the 2000s, becoming one of the most successful female artists in history.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's Divorce

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. But in 2001, the pair announced their divorce after 11 years of marriage. The split shocked the public and the tabloids had a field day with the news. Rumors abounded about the reasons behind the divorce, with some speculating that Cruise was having an affair with his co-star, Penelope Cruz. The divorce was finalized in 2001 and Cruise and Cruz went on to have a long-term relationship.

Conclusion

The year 2000 was a time of transition for celebrity gossip. With the rise of the internet, more and more people were getting their news and gossip from the web. From Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's divorce to the death of Princess Diana, the year 2000 saw some of the biggest celebrity headlines ever. The stories of 2000 continued to shape celebrity gossip and the public's perception of fame and celebrity culture for years to come.