Entertainment photos of the year
A look at the best celebrity and entertainment images of 2015.
Katy Perry performs during the halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Glendale, Arizona, Feb. 1, 2015.
The dancing "Left Shark" made an instant viral sensation with his somewhat off-the-mark moves.
Curated by CBSNews.com Senior Photo Editor Radhika Chalasani
Golden Globe Awards
Tina Fey, Margaret Cho and Amy Poehler speak onstage during the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills.
Pictures of the Year
Bill Cosby performs at The Temple Buell Theatre in Denver, Jan. 17, 2015.
More than 50 women have come out against the comedian alleging sexual assault. Cosby has denied the allegations. Because of the allegations many organizations and institutions severed ties with the comedian. More than a dozen honorary degrees have been revoked.
Kanye West
Recording artist Kanye West performs onstage during DirecTV Super Saturday Night hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan at Pendergast Family Farm on Jan. 31, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.
Chris Pratt
Actor Chris Pratt (C) is kissed by two costumed cast members after being given his Pudding Pot as Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts., Feb. 6, 2015.
Pratt appeared in "Jurassic World," which opened in June to massive box office success.
Sam Smith
Sam Smith poses with his awards for Best New Artist, Best Pop/Vocal Album for "In the Lonely Hour" and Song of the Year and Record of the Year for "Stay With Me" in the press room at the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 8, 2015.
Emma Stone & Julianne Moore
Actress Emma Stone (L) compares her Lego Oscar statuette with actress Julianne Moore's genuine Oscar for best leading actress for her role in "Still Alice" at the Governors Ball following the 87th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Feb. 22, 2015.
Pictures of the Year
Actor Jared Leto photobombs producer James W. Skotchdopole with this Best Picture award for the film "Birdman" and his guests at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Feb. 22, 2015.
Oscars - Neil Patrick Harris
Host Neil Patrick Harris stands unclothed onstage during the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 22, 2015, in Hollywood.
"Birdman"
Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu hugs actor Michael Keaton after Inarritu wins the Best Director Award for "Birdman" during the 87th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood. "Birdman" also won Best Picture.
Eddie Redmayne - Best Actor
Actor Eddie Redmayne reacts to winning the Oscar for best actor for his role in "The Theory of Everything" during the 87th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Feb. 22, 2015.
Madonna at O2 Arena
Singer Madonna falls during her performance at the BRIT music awards at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London, Feb. 25, 2015.
Harrison Ford crash lands
An airplane piloted by actor Harrison Ford sits on the ground after crash landing a vintage World War II-era plane at Penmar Golf Course near the Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Mar. 5, 2015.
Ford, 72, suffered minor injuries in the crash. He is now starring in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson
Derek Zoolander and Hansel walk the runway at the Valentino Fashion Show during Paris Fashion Week at Espace Ephemere Tuileries on March 10, 2015 in Paris.
ZOOLANDER 2 will open in theaters in the U.S. on Feb. 12, 2016.
Obama & Kimmel
President Barack Obama laughs with show host Jimmy Kimmel during a commercial break in a taping of
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" in Los Angeles, Mar. 12, 2015.
Pictures of the Year
Singer Chris Brown (R) appears in court with his lawyer Mark Geragos for a progress hearing in L.A., Mar. 20, 2015.
Brown successfully completed all terms of his probation related to the Feb. 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, announced Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James R. Brandlin.
In Feb, Canada rejected his entry into the country because of his criminal history, forcing the cancellation of part of his tour. In July, he was hit was a fraud complaint after a show cancellation in the Philippines in 2014, preventing him from leaving the country for a time.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck (L), actor, filmmaker and founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, testifies next to Microsoft founder Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, before a Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee hearing on "Diplomacy, Development, and National Security" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 26, 2015.
His politics took second place to news of his divorce from Jennifer Garner in July.
Jimmy Fallon
TV host Jimmy Fallon poses with his wax figure at Madame Tussauds museum in New York City, Mar. 27, 2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney (L) embrace after performing together during the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, Apr. 18, 2015.
Suge Knight in court
Rap mogul Suge Knight appears in court for a arraignment hearing in his murder trial in Los Angeles, California, April 30, 2015.
In Feb. 2015, Knight was charged with murder and attempted murder for a fatal hit-an-run in Compton, California. He plead not guilty.
Princes Charlotte's birth
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart the Lindo Wing with their newborn daughter at St Mary's Hospital in London, May 2, 2015.
The Duchess delivered a daughter named Charlotte at 8:34am, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz, who will be fourth in line to the throne.
Met Gala - Beyonce on red carpet
Beyonce arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2015 celebrating the opening of "China: Through the Looking Glass," in New York City, May 4, 2015.
"Star Wars"
People dressed as "Star Wars" characters Chewbacca (front), Princess Leia (C) and Han Solo throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, May 4, 2015.
The characters reprise their roles in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," opening Dec. 14, 2015.
Yoko Ono
Artist Yoko Ono interacts with the exhibit "Apple" at the Museum of Modern Art exhibition dedicated exclusively to her work, titled "Yoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960-1971", in New York, May 12, 2015.
This year marked the 35th anniversary of Lennon's death. The former Beatle was shot on Dec. 8, 1980 in New York City.
Charlize Theron
Cast member Charlize Theron poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film "Mad Max: Fury Road" at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, May 14, 2015.
Theron adopted a second child in July 2015, a daughter named August.
B.B. King
People walk by the marquee outside B.B. King Blues Club & Grill at Times Square in New York on May 15, 2015, the day after the performer's death.
Blues legend B.B. King, who took his music from rural juke joints to the mainstream and inspired a generation of guitarists from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan, died in Las Vegas. He was 89.
Emma Stone
Cast member Emma Stone poses during a photocall for the film "Irrational Man" at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, May 15, 2015.
Taylor Swift
Singer Taylor Swift poses backstage with her awards for Top Artist, Billboard Chart Achievement Award, Top Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Streaming Song (Video) for "Shake it Off" and Top Billboard 200 Album for "1989" during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, May 17, 2015.
Swift had a hugely successful year with her hit album "1989" and tour.
David Letterman signs off
David Letterman and Paul Shaffer after the final taping of the "Late Show with David Letterman," May 20, 2015 on the CBS Television Network.
After 33 years in late night television, 6,028 broadcasts, nearly 20,000 total guest appearances, 16 Emmy Awards and more than 4,600 career Top Ten Lists, David Letterman said goodbye to late night television audiences.
Stephen Colbert took over as host on Sept 18.
Pictures of the Year
Singer Rihanna prepares for a cover photo shoot with photographer Annie Leibovitz in Havana, May 28, 2015.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert took this photo at the 57th annual Grammy Awards at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.. A few months later, they announced they were divorcing after four years of marriage.
Justin Bieber
Canadian singer, songwriter and actor Justin Bieber shows off his Calvin Klein underwear as he attends a musical event hosted by Calvin Klein Jeans in Hong Kong, Jun. 11, 2015.
The pop star made a comeback this year with the release of his hit album "Purpose" and the singles, "Sorry," "What Do You Mean?" and "Where Are You Now."
Bobby Kristina's funeral
A hearse leaves after a service for Bobbi Kristina Brown at Whigham funeral home in Newark, N.J., early Aug. 3, 2015.
Bobbi Kristina, the only child of Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown, died in hospice care July 26, about six months after she was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta townhome.
Jennifer Anniston & Justin Theroux
Actress Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux arrive at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Feb. 22, 2015.
The two announced they were married Aug. 5. The 'secret' wedding was disguised as a celebration of Aniston's 44th birthday.
Queen Elizabeth
Britain's Queen Elizabeth boards her carriage as she travels on the new Scottish Borders railway line, Sept. 9, 2015.
Queen Elizabeth officially opened the new Scottish Borders Railway on the day she became Britain's longest reigning monarch.
Drake Curse
Musician Drake applauds as his image is displayed on the TV monitors during the Serena Williams, Roberta Vinci match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 11, 2015.
Rumored to be Serena William's boyfriend, Drake bore the brunt of the blame for surprise loss in the U.S. Open semifinal and resulting failure to win the fourth-ever calendar year Grand Slam in the tennis world. Social media had a field day discussing the "Drake Curse" and so did the mainstream media, which apparently has impacted other teams and athletes by his mere presence in a stadium.
Tracy Morgan comeback
Actor Tracy Morgan and his wife, Megan Wollover, pose backstage during the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2015.
Morgan made a comeback in 2015 after getting severely injured as a passenger in a car accidentsuffering rom brain trauma, a broken leg and broken ribs, in June 2014 that killed his friend and fellow comedian James McNair.
Viola Davis wins Emmy
Viola Davis accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for her role in ABC's "How To Get Away With Murder" at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2015.
Davis is the first woman of color to win an Emmy for best actress in a drama series.
Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake
Television personality Jimmy Fallon (L) and actor and singer Justin Timberlake play around as they are shown on a video screen as they attend the quarterfinals match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Richard Gasquet of France at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, Sept. 9, 2015.
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for AMC's "Mad Men" at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2015.
The final season of "Mad Men" aired in 2015. Hamm entered rehab for alcohol addiction in early 2015.
The Daily Show
Television personality Jon Stewart (L) talks with actor Trevor Noah at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2015.
Stewart's final show as host of "The Daily Show" was Aug. 6 before handing over his duties as host to Noah.
Lamar Odom in hospital
Television personalities Kylie Jenner (2nd L), Kourtney Kardashian (C) and Kim Kardashian (R) exit through a back door after visiting former NBA player Lamar Odom at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center on Oct.15, 2015, in Las Vegas
Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel on Oct. 13.
Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner speaks at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards where she received an award, in New York, November 9, 2015.
In 2015, the former Olympian, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, announced she was transgender and would be changing her name from Bruce to Caitlyn.
Charlie Sheen
Actor Charlie Sheen appears on the "Today" show in New York, Nov. 17, 2015. In the interview, Sheen said he tested positive four years ago for HIV.
One Direction
(L-R) Singers Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson of One Direction perform onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
It turns out that 2015 was a big one for One Direction. Not only did founding member Zayn Malik announce he would be leaving, but the group also revealed it would be taking some time off.
Jennifer Lopez
Host Jennifer Lopez performs during the 2015 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 2015.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer poses for the 43rd annual Pirelli calendar with celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz. This year's calendar honored 13 women "of outstanding professional, social, cultural, sporting and artistic accomplishment."
Schumer made it big this year with "Inside Amy Schumer," magazine covers and the hit movie "Trainwreck."
She also took on the political world, teaming up with cousin Senator Chuck Schumer of New York to call for tighter gun laws after a shooting in Louisiana during a showing of her film "Trainwreck" left two women dead.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian West attends the InStyle Awards at Getty Center on Oct. 26, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Kardashian gave birth to her second child with Kanye West, a boy named Saint, on Dec. 5.
John Lennon anniversary
Cards, candles and pictures placed there by hundreds of fans adorn a memorial at Strawberry Fields in Central Park on the 35th anniversary of the murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman on Dec. 8, 2010 in New York City.
Strawberry Fields is next to the Dakota apartments where Lennon and Yoko Ono lived at the time of his death after being shot byChapman in 1980.
Eagles of Death Metal
Jesse Hughes (R) and Julian Dorio, members of Eagles of Death Metal band, mourn in front of the Bataclan concert hall to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Dec. 8, 2015.
The band Eagles of Death Metal, known as EODM, was performing at the Bataclan when the deadliest of the ISIS attacks took place in Paris on Nov. 13.