01of 12BEST PARTY HOST: KYLIE JENNERKylie JennerThough it seemed likeTaylor Swiftwould have this one in the bag (given her epicTaymerica partyand all), Kylie Jenner swooped in just in time forher 19th birthdayto prove she and her squad know how to have a good time. Kylie and her pals, Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin, posted enough bikini-clad selfies on social media throughout their Turks and Caicos vacation to give us FOMO until next summer.
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BEST PARTY HOST: KYLIE JENNER
Kylie Jenner
Though it seemed likeTaylor Swiftwould have this one in the bag (given her epicTaymerica partyand all), Kylie Jenner swooped in just in time forher 19th birthdayto prove she and her squad know how to have a good time. Kylie and her pals, Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin, posted enough bikini-clad selfies on social media throughout their Turks and Caicos vacation to give us FOMO until next summer.
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MOST ENVIABLE SQUAD: THE FINAL FIVE
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03of 12BIGGEST SWEETHEART: ZAC EFRONSource: Simone Biles/InstagramSpeaking ofZac Efron, we simply must award him his own title for crashing the Rio Olympics and giving the Final Five the only prize equivalent to gold itself: A hug (and a kiss) from him. The best part of all? He even got a little emotional himself about meeting the girls. Awwww.
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BIGGEST SWEETHEART: ZAC EFRON
Source: Simone Biles/Instagram
Speaking ofZac Efron, we simply must award him his own title for crashing the Rio Olympics and giving the Final Five the only prize equivalent to gold itself: A hug (and a kiss) from him. The best part of all? He even got a little emotional himself about meeting the girls. Awwww.
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GREATEST COMEBACK: BRITNEY SPEARS
Britney Spearshas always been the princess of pop, but this summer she came back into our lives better than ever. She danced her heart out in a tiny bikini, gave a sexy performance at the VMAs and blessed us with an entirely new album,Glory, all in one summer. That’s why she’s Britney, bitch.
05of 12BEST BELFIE: KIM KARDASHIAN WESTKim Kardashian/SnapchatReally, could this superlative go to anyone else?Kim Kardashian West’sMexico vacationwas pretty much a lesson in how to take selfies … and butt selfies. She had butt-baring photoshoots on the beach,brought the peach emoji to lifein an orange dress and produced atwerking videothat’s certainly a contender this upcoming awards season.
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BEST BELFIE: KIM KARDASHIAN WEST
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Really, could this superlative go to anyone else?Kim Kardashian West’sMexico vacationwas pretty much a lesson in how to take selfies … and butt selfies. She had butt-baring photoshoots on the beach,brought the peach emoji to lifein an orange dress and produced atwerking videothat’s certainly a contender this upcoming awards season.
06of 12MOST UNPREDICTABLE: JUSTIN BIEBERJun Sato/GC ImagesWhat a summer it has been forJustin Bieber! All of a sudden, he was traveling the world with girlfriend Sofia Richie and showing off PDA for days. In other unpredictable behavior, hedeleted his Instagram, which was clearly his favorite social media platform given all those selfies. We can only guess what the next season will bring for the Biebs.
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MOST UNPREDICTABLE: JUSTIN BIEBER
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What a summer it has been forJustin Bieber! All of a sudden, he was traveling the world with girlfriend Sofia Richie and showing off PDA for days. In other unpredictable behavior, hedeleted his Instagram, which was clearly his favorite social media platform given all those selfies. We can only guess what the next season will bring for the Biebs.
07of 12MOST ADORABLE: BOOMER PHELPSThe summer Olympics may have been about athletic events, but it was the starsnotplaying the games that caught our attention. Michael Phelps' son, Boomer, stole the show every time with his adorable face and perfect little outfits.
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MOST ADORABLE: BOOMER PHELPS
The summer Olympics may have been about athletic events, but it was the starsnotplaying the games that caught our attention. Michael Phelps' son, Boomer, stole the show every time with his adorable face and perfect little outfits.
08of 12CUTEST COUPLE: RIHANNA & DRAKEMichael Loccisano/GettyThese two have kept us guessing for a while, but nothing solidified their feelings like Drake’s speech while awardingRihannathe Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs, in which he said, “She’s someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old.” Afterwards, they hit up an after party together, and a source told PEOPLE they’re “stronger than ever,” and sorry, we can’t go on, because we’ve completely melted.
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CUTEST COUPLE: RIHANNA & DRAKE
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These two have kept us guessing for a while, but nothing solidified their feelings like Drake’s speech while awardingRihannathe Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs, in which he said, “She’s someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old.” Afterwards, they hit up an after party together, and a source told PEOPLE they’re “stronger than ever,” and sorry, we can’t go on, because we’ve completely melted.
09of 12HOTTEST PDA: KATY PERRY & ORLANDO BLOOMAKM-GSIKaty Perryand Orlando Bloom’s romance has seriously heated up this summer; just look at the sweet way he supported her at theDemocratic National Convention. A source added they’re becoming “more serious,” and their vacation in Italy proved that Perry and Bloom aren’t afraid to show their affection – and look great while doing so.
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HOTTEST PDA: KATY PERRY & ORLANDO BLOOM
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Katy Perryand Orlando Bloom’s romance has seriously heated up this summer; just look at the sweet way he supported her at theDemocratic National Convention. A source added they’re becoming “more serious,” and their vacation in Italy proved that Perry and Bloom aren’t afraid to show their affection – and look great while doing so.
10of 12MOST INSPIRING: ALICIA KEYSJamie McCarthy/GettyAlicia Keyshas been going makeup-free this summer, a look she rocked at both the BET Awards and theVMAs– but it’s the reason why that’s so inspiring. In an essay penned forLenny, Keys revealed she had been thinking about the impossible standards of beauty and perfection that hold women back. Once she was photographed sans makeup for her album cover, she felt “the strongest, most empowered, most free, and most honestly beautiful” she’s ever felt, and has continued the #nomakeup movement ever since.
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MOST INSPIRING: ALICIA KEYS
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Alicia Keyshas been going makeup-free this summer, a look she rocked at both the BET Awards and theVMAs– but it’s the reason why that’s so inspiring. In an essay penned forLenny, Keys revealed she had been thinking about the impossible standards of beauty and perfection that hold women back. Once she was photographed sans makeup for her album cover, she felt “the strongest, most empowered, most free, and most honestly beautiful” she’s ever felt, and has continued the #nomakeup movement ever since.
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SWEETEST BROMANCE: LEONARDO DICAPRIO & JONAH HILL
12of 12BEST ALL-AROUND SUMMER: BLUE IVYGilbert Flores/BroadImageBlue Ivy Carter has had a pretty epic summer, if we do say so ourselves. First, she enjoyed a lovelyHawaiian vacationwith parentsBeyonceéandJay Z, then wore matching floral dresses with mom in Paris. Finally, she got to attend the VMAs, as one often does at age five.
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BEST ALL-AROUND SUMMER: BLUE IVY
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Blue Ivy Carter has had a pretty epic summer, if we do say so ourselves. First, she enjoyed a lovelyHawaiian vacationwith parentsBeyonceéandJay Z, then wore matching floral dresses with mom in Paris. Finally, she got to attend the VMAs, as one often does at age five.
source: people.com
