Freshest Of ‘08: Britney Spears

This year’s freshest award goes to veteran pop star Britney Spears, who made a public comeback by appearing at MTV’s VMAs and then topping charts with her new album (Circus). Gossip Girl hottie Blake Lively took second place.

Scandalist Mobile Winner: Britney Spears.

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: Getty Images]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Blake Lively attends the premiere of The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 2 on July 28, 2008 in New York City. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends a Gossip Girl premiere on August 16, 2008 in Sag Harbor, New York. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends Fashion Week at Bryant Park Hotel on September 10, 2008 in New York City. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends the Late Show with David Letterman. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends the Late Show with David Letterman. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends a viewing of 'In the Heights' on September 30, 2008 in New York City. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends an event on July 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin attends a rally at St. Louis University's Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on October 02, 2008. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin at the vice presidential debate on October 2, 2008 at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin lookalike and adult star Lisa Ann shooting "Who's Nailin Paylin." A hardcore porn movie for Hustler spoofing the vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. [Photo: Splash News Online]

This Thanksgiving, instead of giving thanks for tired old things like a loving family (did that last year), good health (but you do have that nagging cold) and caring friends (who really just use up your phone minutes), why don’t you give thanks for the things that truly bring you joy, day in and day out: ladies. Whether they’re simply running around on a ridiculous tropical vacation or getting into some crazy hijinks, these ladies serve to brighten our otherwise dull days with vicious catfights and tons of skin.

Lindsay Lohan. [Photo: Getty Images]

Tila Tequila. [Photo: Getty Images]

Kim Kardashian. [Photo: Getty Images]

Holly Madison. [Photo: Getty Images]

Karissa Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Cassie. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears. [Photo: Getty Images]

Bar Rafaeli. [Photo: Getty Images]

Megan Fox. [Photo: Getty Images]

Scarlett Johannson. [Photo: FilmMagic]

Karolina Kurkova. [Photo: Getty Images]

Marisa Miller. [Photo: Getty Images]

Brandi C and Megan. [Photo: VH1]

Adriana Lima. [Photo: Getty Images]

Coco. [Photo: Getty Images]

Destiney. [Photo: VH1]

Keeley Hazell. [Photo: Getty Images]

Kristy Joe. [Photo: VH1]

Rabbit. [Photo: VH1]

Pussycat Dolls. [Photo: Getty Images]

2008 was full of fresh celebrity faces. Blake Lively busted out as the sexy star of the hit show Gossip Girl. Hugh Hefner traded in 28-year-old Holly Madison for a brand new set of blonde girlfriends, 19-year-old twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon. John McCain picked more than a running mate when he tapped Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential nominee; he provided a colorful new character for 2008 who fueled tabloid covers, Saturday Night Live skits, and even a porno called Nalin’ Palin.

Although she’s generated headlines for a decade, a post-rehab and post-headshaving Britney Spears debuted a new, fresh persona, complete with a parental conservatorship, a new schedule that replaced nightclubbing with philanthropic visits, a composed VMA appearance, and a new album aptly titled Circus.

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: Getty Images]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon. [Photo: MySpace]

Blake Lively attends the premiere of The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 2 on July 28, 2008 in New York City. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends a Gossip Girl premiere on August 16, 2008 in Sag Harbor, New York. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends Fashion Week at Bryant Park Hotel on September 10, 2008 in New York City. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends the Late Show with David Letterman. [Photo: Getty Images]

Blake Lively attends the Late Show with David Letterman. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends a viewing of 'In the Heights' on September 30, 2008 in New York City. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo: Getty Images]

Britney Spears attends an event on July 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin attends a rally at St. Louis University's Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri on October 02, 2008. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin at the vice presidential debate on October 2, 2008 at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin. [Photo: Getty Images]

Sarah Palin lookalike and adult star Lisa Ann shooting "Who's Nailin Paylin." A hardcore porn movie for Hustler spoofing the vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. [Photo: Splash News Online]

Check out photos of the nominees and vote now in all 12 of our distinguished categories.

• Sexiest of ‘08
• Curviest of ‘08
• Fugliest of ‘08
• Cutest Kid of ‘08
• Douchiest of ‘08
• Funniest of ‘08
• Boring-est of ‘08
• Best Wang of ‘08
• Sluttiest of ‘08
• Wasted Brit of ‘08
• Sneakiest Wedding of ‘08

Hugh Hefner and his replacement girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon, hit up a book signing in Hollywood last night. Even after years and years of scoring with hot chicks, Hef looks like he can’t quite believe his luck. [Photo: Splash News Online]

Karissa and Kristina Shannon, Hugh Hefner’s new live-in twins, come complete with a colorful criminal record. The twins were both busted by St. Petersburg, Florida cops for aggravated assault and battery. Apparently earlier this year the twins went out to party after work with one of their Wing House co-workers, Erica Civello. Kristina allegedly started arguing with Erica, and Karissa came up behind her and hit Erica over the head with a bottle of beer and they both “jumped her.” Erica suffered a concussion. They both received probation and were ordered to pay restitution to the two victims.

But these twins don’t do everything together - Karissa received a misdemeanor battery charge on her own in 2007. No wonder Kendra Wilkinson has been locking her door when she leaves her room at the mansion to keep out “random ass hoes.” Check out the twins’ victim after the jump! [Source:TMZ;Photo:Booking Agent, MySpace]

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