Their 2012 debut as a couple was the ultimate "slow burn" friendship turning into a global empire. By December of that year, Kanye announced Kim was pregnant with their first child, North, solidifying their status as the industry’s most influential pairing. 2. The End of an Era: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

("TomKat") : In June, Holmes filed for divorce in New York after five years of marriage, reportedly blindsiding Cruise

Law enforcement agencies have also taken steps to crack down on file-sharing networks and sites that facilitate the spread of illicit content. In 2012, a number of high-profile sites, including MegaUpload and RapidShare, were shut down by authorities, marking a significant blow to the illicit industry.