2023 is ending, but we still have questions… (Picture: Getty)

It’s safe to say 2023 has been a tumultuous year for pop culture, from scandals to surprise pregnancies, and from death hoaxes to divorces – we’ve had it all.

But as the year draws to a close and we reflect on the weird and wonderful showbiz moments of the last 12 months, questions are arising.

While 2023 has given us much to be grateful for – a Big Brother revival, Eurovision in Liverpool, and the Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime performance – we’ve been left scratching our heads over a handful of unsolved mysteries.

So, from Dua Lipa’s Glastonbury no-show to whatever the hell Kelis and Bill Murray’s relationship was, allow us to channel Sherlock Holmes and investigate…

What was on the Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Ring camera?

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce has dominated the headlines in the latter part of 2024 (Picture: Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images)

Fans were stunned when Joe Jonas, 34, and Sophie Turner, 27, announced their divorce via a shocking statement in September.

Of course, it wasn’t long until rumours started swirling, with all kinds of accusations hitting the headlines regarding the cause of their marriage’s demise.

The biggest head-scratcher, though, was that Joe allegedly filed for divorce after seeing Ring doorbell footage of his now ex-wife.

Joe – who said their relationship was ‘irretrievably broken’ in documents filed in the States – was said to have decided to end things when the footage became ‘the final straw’.

Multiple sources who have direct contact with Joe told TMZ that the DNCE rocker had ‘access to a cam that he said captured Sophie saying and/or doing something that made him realise the marriage was over.’

Joe allegedly filed for divorce following some questionable cam footage (Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for DCP)

Nope, we never found out what it was, hence the reason for its placement on this list.

News of the so-called catastrophic footage arose on September 6, the day after Joe filed for divorce.

Outsiders assumed the worst, with a source claiming to US Weekly that the camera caught Sophie ‘saying some not-so-nice things about Joe’ to a friend of hers.

Alas, the mystery remains unsolved.

What actually happened to Jamie Foxx?

Jamie Foxx had a major health scare in April (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

It was touch-and-go for Jamie Foxx in April when he was rushed to hospital for a medical emergency.

The actor, 55, spent several weeks receiving treatment for an ordeal he has kept largely under wraps.

He later returned to social media to thank fans for their unwavering support and to promote his work projects, but details of his condition remain unknown.

Jamie did, however, credit his sister, Deidra Dixon, for playing a pivotal part in getting him the help he needed when he fell ill.

‘Without you I would not be here… had you not made the decisions that you made I would’ve lost my life…. I love you forever and ever happy birthday sis’, he penned on Instagram in a sweet birthday wish in August.

The actor credited his sister for saving his life (Picture: Instagram)

Jamie later hinted at ‘a dark journey’ in a reflective post, writing alongside a series of vacation pics: ‘You’re lookin at a man who is thankful… finally startin to feel like myself… it’s been an unexpected dark journey… but I can see the light.’ 

No doubt referring to the legion of celebrity pals who publicly and privately sent well wishes, Jamie added: ‘I’m thankful to everyone that reached out and sent well wishes and prayers… I have a lot of people to thank… u just don’t know how much it meant.’ 

While Jamie hasn’t disclosed the details of his brush with death, upon his return to social media in July, he was keen to shut down the conspiracy theories, including that he had been cloned during his time away from the public eye. 

Why wasn’t Dua Lipa at Glastonbury?

Dua Lipa was a no-show at Glastonbury (Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

There’s no denying that Glastonbury 2023 was one for the history books, with Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses, and Sir Elton John all taking to the stage as headliners.

As Sir Elton, 76, bowed out of his Farewell Tour in style, viewing figures were broken, with millions tuning in to soak up the magic of his final hurrah – and the special guests he brought on stage.

While the Your Song hitmaker was praised for inviting out smaller artists and championing the industry’s up-and-comers, there was confusion when big stars were missing.

Britney Spears was a no-show, despite every Insta post alluding to her being at Worthy Farm and what with her recent collaboration with Sir Elton.

Sir Elton John sang Cold Heart solo (Picture: Kate Green/Getty Images)

Dua Lipa also failed to appear to sing her hit remix Cold Heart, much to fans’ disappointment and befuddlement.

In an Instagram Story post, Dua later shared that she was hosting a dinner with her friends and family during the icon’s Glasto set, showing her support for the Rocketman with a video.

The Tiny Dancer singer told the packed crowd that Dua ‘sadly’ wasn’t there at the time and asked them to sing along while he played piano – it seems we’ll never know why Miss Dua wasn’t down for a duet.

What on Earth happened with Lil Tay?

Lil Tay’s death hoax was hella confusing (Picture: Instagram)

It’s been a huge year for death hoaxes, but none more scary than Lil Tay’s.

‘Twas was reported that the viral sensation had died at age 14, along with her brother.

The teen was claimed to have died in a ‘sudden and tragic’ death, according to a statement on her Instagram page.

But, Lil Tay later seemingly resurrected and shared a message herself, slamming the announcement as a hack on her account, leading to a ‘traumatising 24 hours’.

‘I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say,’ the star told TMZ.

‘It’s been a very traumatising 24 hours. All day yesterday, I was bombarded with endless heartbreaking and tearful phone calls from loved ones all while trying to sort out this mess.

The viral star accused her father of abuse (Picture: YouTube)

‘My Instagram account was compromised by a 3rd party and used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors regarding me, to the point that even my name was wrong. My legal name is Tay Tian, not “Claire Hope”.’

Following her viral death hoax in August, the performer returned to the internet with a new tune, Sucker 4 Green.

In a live-stream, she then shockingly accused her father, Christopher Hope, of abuse that included inappropriate behavior and neglect, saying he had not been present in her life before her internet fame and reappeared to ‘control’ her finances.

She also expressed her belief that her father wished to ‘sabotage’ her career by instigating the death hoax, but the exact ins and outs remain unknown.

Unknown baby names – from Daniel Radcliffe to Naomi Campbell

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke became parents for the first time this year (Picture: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

While 2023 has been a killer year for scandals and controversies, we’ve also welcomed new life into the world.

Rihanna gave birth to her second son this year, Paris Hilton surprised everyone by confirming she’d welcomed a daughter via surrogate, Hilary Swank had twins, and 80-year-old Robert De Niro welcomed his seventh child.

Naturally, many A-listers these days wish to keep their little ones’ identities private, meaning there are some baby names we’re still clueless about.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, 34, and his longtime partner Erin Darke, 39, became parents in April.

While the child star has gushed about how much he loves being a dad to his son – despite confessing it’s ‘terrifying – his newborn’s name has not been made public.

Meanwhile, modelling royalty Naomi Campbell became a mother again in June after welcoming a baby boy, following the birth of her daughter in May 2021. 

Naomi Campbell is fiercely protective over her two children (Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Imagesfor The Business of Fashion)

Announcing the news – which came as a total shock to fans – the model wrote on Instagram alongside a photo: ‘My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence. A True Gift from God 🙏🏾, blessed ! Welcome Babyboy. 💙🍼✨ #mumoftwo ❤️💙.’

She added: ‘It’s never too late to become a mother 🙏🏾.’

Neither her daughter nor her son’s names are known.

Why did someone throw a cheese wheel at Pink?

So, someone threw cheese at Pink… (Picture: @radikalzee via Storyful)

Forget Covid-19, this year saw a new epidemic… fans chucking stuff on stage.

Harry Styles was hit in the eye, Kelsea Ballerini ran off stage after being hit with a bracelet, Ava Max was slapped, and Bebe Rexha received a mighty black eye after a phone was launched her way.

One of the strangest incidents, however, occurred when Pink was performing at British Summer Time in London’s Hyde Park in June and she was gifted with… a giant cheese wheel?

Pink couldn’t brie-lieve it, expressing: ‘I don’t know how to feel about this…’

‘I have to say, that was a first,’ she added.  

It remains unknown just how on earth the concertgoer snuck the giant wheel of cheese into the pit, given that even water bottles have been confiscated by security in the past.

Pink didn’t seem too mad about it, though.

Well, a concertgoer did later throw their late mother’s ashes onto the stage, so the cheese was probably received rather warmly in comparison.

Why did Harry Styles shave his head?

Harry Styles’s curls are no more! (Picture: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Harry Styles fans were lost for words when photos emerged of the Watermelon Sugar hitmaker with a buzz cut.

Despite praying for it to be nothing more than a malicious rumour, it was soon confirmed by Harry himself, as the 29-year-old posed for a photo on his brand Pleasing’s Instagram page, showcasing his new look.

Famous for his curly chocolate locks, Harry is now totally unrecognisable with a shaved head and has left fans puzzled as to what prompted the bold transformation.

The Grammy winner is currently on a break following his two-year stint on the road with Love On Tour, with his own mum hinting that he just fancied switching it up.

When she met a fan in Ikea who was keen to quiz her on her son’s new image, Anne Twist said: ‘It’s because he’s on holiday, he fancied a change.’

The internet remains convinced Don’t Worry Darling actor Harry has bagged another starry film role, though, with the 1D icon yet to properly explain the reasons for the chop.

What even was Kelis and Bill Murray’s relationship?

Kelis and Bill Murray’s relationship raised eyebrows (Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Oh, how we love an unconventional celebrity romance!

The odd pairing of 2023 was Kelis and Bill Murray, who were reportedly dating for ‘several months’.

Eyebrows were first raised when Bill, 72, was spotted grooving at Kelis’s Mighty Hoopla set, cheering on the 42-year-old Milkshake hitmaker.

Reports later claimed they had been in a relationship for some time, and had bonded in part due to a shared grief over the deaths of their spouses; Kelis’s husband Mike Mora died in 2022 following a battle with cancer, while Bill’s ex-wife Jennifer Butler died in 2021 aged 54.

Alas, it wasn’t meant to last, as Kelis allegedly called time on their fling in August.

The pair are said to have had a whirlwind romance (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images)

A source insisted that, while they were ‘very fond of each other’ and there was no falling out, the relationship had simply run its course.

No, we still haven’t a clue how they met or how the whirlwind romance started.

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