2009: Serious moments and silly diversions in the pop culture universe

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Quote :: That's about the best -- and worst -- you can say about 2009, a year that seems to have had twin personalities: one of them profound and somber, the other a goofy distraction from the important stuff.

It was a year marked by the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, continuing struggles with the economy and unemployment, a battle over health care reform and the H1N1 flu.

It's also been 12 wacky months of media frenzy over Jon and Kate Gosselin, the balloon boy, real housewives, Lady Gaga, vampires and more.

Um, 2009, we'd like to introduce you to 2009. Can you two get your act together and figure out how to be more cohesive by 2010? It's been exhausting keeping up with both of you.

Here's a look at some of the people and events that rocked the pop culture world this year, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Quote :: Hottest controversy with an "American Idol" connection: Although Paula Abdul leaving the show was an early contender, Adam Lambert's racy performance at the American Music Awards turned out to be much, much more buzz-worthy.