Sexiest newsmakers of 2012 (so far)

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart It took them years before they publicly acknowledged their relationship. But when news of a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/26/kristen-stewart-from-hollywood-highest-paid-actress-to-its-second-most-famous/">cheating scandal</a> broke, Kristen addressed it within hours apologizing for her "moment of indiscretion" with director Rupert Sanders. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/26/twilight-fans-offer-bizzare-violent-reactions-to-news-that-kristen-stewart/">'Twilight' fans went bananas</a>. A humiliated Pattinson <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/26/kristen-stewart-rupert-sanders-scorned-lovers-humiliated-over-cheating-scandal/">moved out </a>of his home with Stewart soon after. Hot stars, hot story! (AP)

Kate Upton Upton's been everywhere in 2012: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/27/kate-upton-reportedly-booted-from-santa-monica-pier-for-showing-too-much-skin/">Sports Illustrated</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/21/kate-upton-says-loves-all-states-in-america-wishes-could-change-one-thing-about/">GQ</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/01/exclusive-kate-upton-hottest-girl-yet-to-do-carls-jr-commercial/">Carl's Jr. commercials</a>. But it was her hotness itself that led to her biggest story when <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/05/03/mistakes-were-made-youtube-sorry-for-banning-video-kate-upton-dancing/">YouTube momentarily banned a video</a> of her dancing -- in a swimsuit -- because it was deemed too racy for the video sharing service. Now that's hot.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves After two kids, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves <a target="_blank" href="http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/06/13/matthew-mcconaughey-and-camila-alvez-wedding-pictures/">finally tied the knot </a>on June 9 at their home in Texas. Just a few weeks later the happy pair announced that baby number three is on the way. (AP)

Jennifer Lawrence The 21-year-old actress shined on every red carpet when the controversial movie <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/03/22/hunger-games-shoots-arrows-at-big-government-big-media-hits-bullseye/">"The Hunger Games"</a> was released in March, and became <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/27/jennifer-lawrence-poses-in-lingerie-on-mag-cover-who-is-hollywoods-hottest-it/">Hollywood's newest "it girl,"</a> but <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/29/criticism-hunger-games-star-jennifer-lawrences-weight-is-silly-and-damaging/">she also took heat for being "too fat"</a> for the movie. Strange. (AP)

Tom Cruise <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/17/tom-cruise-reunited-with-daughter-suri-for-first-time-since-katie-holmes/">Hollywood hunk Cruise</a> was reportedly blind-sided by his much younger and hotter wife <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/11/operation-divorce-katie-holmes-masterminded-intricate-plan-to-blindside-tom/">Katie Holmes' divorce filing</a> in July. But ever the gentleman, Tom made sure the process was quick and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/13/katie-holmes-wont-get-thin-dime-in-divorce-but-daughter-will-get-millions/">relatively painless</a>. For more pics of Tom, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Jennifer Lopez Will she stay or will she go? That was the question on everyone's mind about Jennifer Lopez's much-talked-about stint on "American Idol." Well the answer came at last - it's official - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/13/jennifer-lopez-says-will-not-return-to-american-idol/">her judging days are now over</a>. (Reuters)

Zooey Deschanel Zooey's <a target="_blank" href="http://fox411.blogs.foxnews.com/post/20791222566/new-girl-star-zooey-deschanel-is-on-the-may">starring role on "The New Girl"</a> became all the buzz in 2012 when she was nominated for a Golden Globe for playing quirky Jess on the show. Then she got a whole extra load of press for s<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/05/18/411-country-zoeey-deschanel-thrilled-to-be-playing-loretta-lynn-on-broadway/">igning up to play Loretta Lynn</a> on Broadway. (AP) (2012 Invision)

Katy Perry The singer became newly single in 2012 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/05/katy-perry-plain-jane-living-her-american-dream/">after her divorce from Russell Brand</a> became finalized in July. Then she was spotted with <a target="_blank" href="http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/10/john-mayer-sex-jessica-simpson-crazy-napal/">John Mayer</a>. Uh oh. (AP)

Justin Bieber The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/25/justin-bieber-calls-sistene-chapel-ixteenth-chapel-which-celeb-had-dumbest/">young singer</a> has had a f<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/20/justin-bieber-battery-case-goes-to-prosecutors/">ew scuffles with the paparazzi </a>this year. Has he not gotten used to the fame yet? For more pics of Biebs, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth The young couple, who took a brief break in late 2011, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/06/miley-cyrus-is-engaged-to-hunger-games-star-liam-hemsworth/">made it official on May 31</a> when Liam popped the question with a 3.5 carat ring. In addition, Cyrus has taken to <a target="_blank" href="http://nation.foxnews.com/miley-cyrus/2012/06/11/miley-cyrus-bares-skin-fans">wearing less and less clothing</a> when out in public and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/05/22/hannah-montana-has-left-building-miley-cyrus-says-sex-is-cool-and-magical/">talking a lot about se</a>x. That counts as news. (Reuters) (2012 Invision)

Robert Downey Jr. In July, "The Avengers" star was officially named the most valuable star in Hollywood . Now that's hot. (AP) (2012 Invision)

Halle Berry The actress <a target="_blank" href="http://video.foxnews.com/v/1741814630001/hollywood-nation-halle-berry-heads-to-the-er/">fell and hit her head</a> while filming "The Hive" on July 18. She was taken to the hospital but released shortly after. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/21/halle-berry-ordered-to-pay-ex-20g-per-month-in-child-support-report-says/">Probably more painful was the $20G/month</a> she was forced to fork over to her baby daddy for child support. (AP) (StarPix 2012)

Lindsay Lohan So far, it looks like 2012 is the year when <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/07/15/lovely-talented-lindsay-lohan/#slide=1">Lindsay Lohan</a> finally gets her life back on track. But Lohan's straight and narrow is a little more crooked than most. "Liz and Dick" producers had to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/15/paramedics-rush-to-treat-unresponsive-lindsay-lohan-after-11-call-report-says/">call paramedics to wake her up</a>, she has been in several <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/06/11/lindsay-lohan-lied-to-cops-about-car-accident-report-says/">auto accidents</a>, and before she shot a nude scene in the movie "The Canyons," she <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/07/31/lindsay-lohan-insists-crew-on-new-movie-strip-before-does/">made the crew strip</a>, too. She's funny. And hot! (Lifetime)