Oh, 2008: It was the best of times, it was the time John Mayer wore a thong — Britney was hospitalized in January and healthy enough to join Madonna onstage by November; Kid Rock chilled with Waffle House employees; Jack Black smooched Eddie Vedder; Billy Corgan dressed like Egyptian royalty; 50 Cent became bros with Bette Midler. For the year’s best zany odd couples, fights, awesome onstage pairings and more, click here:

• 2008: The Year in Random Notes