We were so late getting our 2004 wrap-ups together, we decided that this year, nothing short of a pre-emptive strike would do. So we consulted the writers of the Emmy Award-winning (trust us) Patricia Arquette drama, Medium, in order to predict the "ins" and "outs" for December, 2005. Top that, Melissa Rivers!

In: Brad and Gwen
Out: Brad and Jen
5 minutes ago: Brad and Ben

In: Ruben Studdard's weight loss
Out: Al Roker's gastro-bypass surgery
5 minutes ago: Calling Kirstie Alley a "fat piece of shit"

In: The Plague of Boils Telethon
Out: Tsunami Relief Benefits
5 minutes ago: Feeling sorry for midgets

In: Amanda Bynes' sexy new video
Out: Lindsay Lohan's sexy old video
5 minutes ago: Mary Kate Olsen's sexy suicide attempt

In: Survivor 10: Thailand
Out: The Apprentice: Home Schooled vs Fancy Book Learnin'
5 minutes ago: The Rebel Supermodel: Quest for RU-486

In: Jamie Lynn Spears and Frankie Muniz
Out: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey
5 minutes ago: Oprah Winfrey Jr., and Mini-Steadman.

In: Solar-powered hovercraft
Out: Gas/electric hybrid cars
5 minutes ago: Invading Iraq

In: The murder of New York Yankee, Derek Jeter
Out: The suspension of Indiana Pacer Ron Artest
5 minutes ago: NHL's Skate-to-the-Death Challenge

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