As another year ends and 2009 looms, we wondered if you've all been paying attention for the past 12 months.

In amongst all the political, environmental and economical changes around the globe, there has been a great deal of celebrity tittle-tattle to report about.

From pop pregnancies, marriages and splits to high and low notes, it has been a rock 'n' roller coaster ride of fun, horror and giggles.

But will you be the party animal or the party pooper when it comes to the quiz to end all pop quizzes this year?

Put down your eggnog and switch off the TV, for it's time to test the old grey matter.

If you are really stumped, click the links in the question and figure it out!

And away we go...

1. He started the year under house arrest and left a Paper Trail at the top of the charts. Name the rapper.

a. Diddy
b. Lil Wayne
c. T-Pain
d. T.I.