Feb 27
BOBBY PINNED Bobby Brown is sentenced to 60 days in jail for violating his parole from a 2003 drunk-driving conviction. His infractions included failing to take a drug test and allegedly hitting wife Whitney Houston. In September, Bravo announces a 2005 reality show starring the combustible couple, which will make gathering evidence for Brown's future trials much more efficient.
Feb 28
JON VOYAGE Lil Jon launches CRUNK!!! Energy Drink, the perfect mixer for rap fans looking to get crunk, or ''crazy drunk.'' The new term re-confuses parents who'd finally figured out that ''fo' shizzle'' language.
Feb 29
IT'S GOOD TO BE THE 'RING' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King wins 11 Academy Awards, and 45,923 nerds suffer facial bruising during failed high-five attempts.
Mar 5
STOCK YARD Martha Stewart is convicted of obstruction of justice and lying to government investigators about her ImClone stock sale. In October, she begins her five-month sentence at West Virginia minimum-security prison ''Camp Cupcake.'' Lifers at San Quentin are overheard saying ''Thank God she's not coming here. Damn, she's scary.''
