Scoop: Predicting winners, losers of 2010

Will these stars — seemingly always surrounded by controversy — melt down, flame out or explode next year? We’re keeping an eye on the celebs most likely to shine even brighter — or crash and burn.

Kanye West

Sure, back in September, Kanye was the most hated man in America after his VMA stage grab became the scandal of 2009. But this year, after doing PR penance with some time out of the spotlight, we believe he’ll rebound with a musical comeback. Why will fans forgive and forget? Simply put, what he lacks in tact he makes up for in talent.