Best Celebrity of the Year: Will Rihanna, Blake Lively or Benedict Cumberbatch Survive the Race? Vote!

Round two puts a pop superstar against an incredible boy band

By Mike Vulpo Dec 30, 2014 2:00 PMTags
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When it comes to determining the Celebrity of the Year, things are getting super serious!

After kicking off the search Monday with sixteen notable nominees, we've slashed the competition in half meaning your votes are needed more than ever.

One Direction fanatics easily toppled 5 Seconds of Summer admirers while Rihanna's army put Beyoncé's fan base to shame. Don't be mad at us, friends. We're just speaking the facts!

Everyone who advanced to round two is now up against even tougher competitor, meaning one thing: You have to vote! Check out the nominees below and come back Wednesday morning to see who made it to round three. 

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Poll

Biggest Celeb of 2014 2.1

Who deserves the title of Celebrity of the Year?
One Direction
57.4%
Taylor Swift
42.6%
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Poll

Biggest Celeb of 2014 2.2

Who deserves the title of Celebrity of the Year?
Channing Tatum
26.4%
Jennifer Lawrence
73.6%
Voting For This Poll Has Closed!
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Poll

Biggest Celeb of 2014 2.3

Who deserves the title of Celebrity of the Year?
Blake Lively
41%
Rihanna
59%
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Poll

Biggest Celeb of 2014 2.4

Who deserves the title of Celebrity of the Year?
Chris Hemsworth
46.6%
Benedict Cumberbatch
53.4%
Voting For This Poll Has Closed!