GALLERY: Showbiz stories of the year in pictures

After months of speculation, Khloe Kardashian announced she is pregnant with her first child to her boyfriend Tristan Thompson.

After months of speculation regarding her pregnancy, Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne welcomed their first child into the world, a baby boy called Bear Grey.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan won Celebrity Big Brother's winter edition.

After a year off travelling, Ed Sheeran returned to music and released his massive album 'Divide', including hits such as 'Shape Of You' and 'Castle On The Hill'.

Lady Gaga was forced to hit back at online trolls that called her 'fat' during her amazing SuperBowl performance.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed twins into the world, a boy and a girl called Rumi and Sir.

Little Mix were left delighted when they picked up their first ever BRIT Award. The band won 'British Single' for their track 'Shout Out To My Ex'.

Actor Mel Gibson and his wife Rosalind Ross welcomed a baby boy called Lars.

Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson landed in cinemas.

After months of drama with Jeremy McConnell, Stephanie Davis welcomed a baby boy called Caben-Albi.

Celebrities showed their support for Ant McPartlin after he checked himself into rehab for substance abuse. After overcoming his struggles, it looks like Ant is now back to full fitness.

Adele kicked off her UK and Ireland tour by inviting a couple up onto the stage to get engaged in Belfast.

Harry Styles released his debut solo album 'Harry Styles', featuring tracks such as 'Sign Of The Times' and 'Kiwi'.

Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies were crowned the winners of popular ITV2 dating show Love Island.

Justin Bieber left his fans disappointed when he cancelled 15 shows on his 'Purpose World Tour'.

La La Land, which features Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, was announced as Best Picture at this year's Oscars, only for it then to be announced Moonlight was the real winner.

Jamie and Louise Redknapp announced their marriage is over after 19 years.

Made In Chelsea stars Binky Felstead and Josh 'JP' Patterson rekindled their romance and welcomed a baby girl called India into the world.

Taylor Swift returned to music with her incredible album 'Reputation', featuring tracks such as 'Look What You Made Me Do' and '...Ready For It'.

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd ended their short lived romance. The pair dated for 10 months.

Emmerdale was the big winner this year winning the Best Soap Award along with three other highly-coveted categories. Broadchurch took home three awards, including Best Drama Series with the leading actor David Tennant taking home Best Actor and Olivia Colman winning Best Actress.

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne released solo tracks 'Strip That Down', 'Get Low' and 'Bedroom Floor'.

Coleen and Wayne Rooney announced they are expecting their fourth child. Things then took a turn for the worst when Wayne was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and accused of cheating on his wife.

At just 29-years-old, Adele topped heat's Under 30's Rich List, earning a massive £132m!

After meeting on ITV2 show Love Island, Jess Shears and Dom Lever announced their engagement, despite only knowing each other for four months.

Pianist Tokio Myers was crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2017.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian announced she is expecting her third child via a surrogate with her husband Kanye West.

Ed Sheeran was forced to cancel a number of tour dates after being knocked off his bicycle in London. The singer sustained a number of injuries including a fractured wrist and elbow, and a broken rib.

Prince George was photographed looking 'nervous' on his first day at school. He was accompanied by his dad Prince William.

Alan Carr decided to dress as TOWIE star Gemma Collins for Halloween.

Popular ice skating show Dancing On Ice will return in 2018 with Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean as judges. Holly and Phillip will host the show, with celebs such as Kem Cetinay, Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton all signed up.

Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding won the summer edition of Celebrity Big Brother.

Katie Price split with her husband Kieran Hayler after he admitted to having another affair and being a 'sex addict'.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced they are expecting their third child in an official statement from Kensington Palace. The baby is due in April 2018.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted kissing after reports suggested they were back in a relationship following Selena's split with The Weeknd.

Former One Direction singer Niall Horan released his debut solo album 'Flicker', including the tracks 'Slow Hands' and 'This Town'.

Cheryl Tweedy returned to The X Factor to help her friend Simon Cowell at the Judges' Houses stage of the show.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially announced their engagement to the public. The couple are set to marry on May 19th 2018.

EastEnders actor Jake Wood was named heat's weird celebrity crush for the third year running.

Tennis star Sir Andy Murray and his wife Kim Sears welcomed their second child together, a baby girl.

Former S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt joined BBC soap EastEnders as the character Kandice Taylor.

Simon Cowell was forced to miss the first live show of this year's The X Factor when he fell down the stairs after collapsing in his home.

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann welcomed her first baby into the world, a girl called Sunday.

Sophie Faldo was crowned the winner of this year's The Great British Bake Off. She beat Kate Lyon and Steven Carter-Bailey in the final.

Louis Tomlinson teamed up with Bebe Rexha to release the single 'Back To You'. He later dropped his track 'Miss You', which he performed live at The X Factor final.

Pippa Middleton married James Matthews in a private ceremony.

TV presenter Davina McCall announced she'd split from her husband Matthew Robertson after 17 years. The couple have three children together, Holly, 15, Tilly, 13 and Chester, 10.

Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé teamed up to record a duet of Ed's amazing track 'Perfect'.

Rak-Su beat Grace Davies in the final of The X Factor and released their winner's song 'Dimelo' featuring Naughty Boy and Wyclef Jean.

Despite winning Love Island in the summer, Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies romance only lasted 132 days outside of the villa.

Jay-Z finally responded to the 'becky with the good hair' rumours, admitting he did cheat on his wife Beyonce.

Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo was crowned the 2017 Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Jamie Lomas finished in second place, with Iain Lee coming in third.

Holby City actor Joe McFadden was crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing. He won the public vote over Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson.

Ed Sheeran was made an MBE for his 'services to music and charity'.

35-year-old Sarah Lynn and 26-year-old James White were both given a £250,000 business investment and 50/50 partnership with Lord Sugar.

After months of speculation, Khloe Kardashian announced she is pregnant with her first child to her boyfriend Tristan Thompson.