2018 Oscars 90th Academy Awards Winners announced on March 4, 2018 Ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California Jimmy Kimmel hosted for the second consecutive year Films from 2017 were eligible Noteworthy Moments: The Shape of Water led with four wins, including Best Picture and Best Director; Frances McDormand championed “inclusion riders” […]
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2018 Grammy Award WinnersWinners announced on January 28, 2018, a significant date as the Grammys returned to New York City for the first time since 2003The ceremony unfolded at the iconic Madison Square Garden, a departure from the usual Los Angeles venuesThe charming James Corden of “The Late Late Show” took up hosting duties, bringing
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2017 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-Topper The 2017 Billboard Number One Hits list captured a major shift in late-2010s pop. Hip-hop and streaming power grew louder, Latin pop had a historic mainstream moment, Ed Sheeran ruled the year-end chart, and Despacito became one of the biggest global pop stories of the decade.
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2017 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics2017 music was a major streaming-era year, with pop, hip-hop, Latin crossover, EDM, country-pop, R&B, alternative rock, and soundtrack-adjacent hits all competing for space. Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Migos, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Imagine
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2017 Oscars 89th Academy AwardsWinners were revealed on February 26, 2017The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, served as the venue, continuing its longstanding relationship with the OscarsJimmy Kimmel played the role of host for the eventThe films that came out in 2016 were under the eligibility umbrella for this ceremonyNoteworthy Moments: Moonlight won Best
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2017 Grammy Award WinnersThe Grammy winners were announced on February 12, 2017The event took place at the Staples Center in Los AngelesHost James Corden of “Carpool Karaoke” fame led the evening’s proceedingsMusic released between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2016, was eligible for considerationNoteworthy Moments: Adele won Album, Record, and Song of the Year;
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2016 Trivia, Fun Facts and Pop Culture HistoryQuick Facts from 2016World Changing Event: Pokémon Go brought game-playing to the outside world for millions of children, teens, and plugged-in adults — and also to hospital emergency rooms, as people walked into traffic while staring at their phones.Top Song: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey — the
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2016: A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts Between the World and Me
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2016 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-Topper The 2016 Billboard Number One Hits list showed pop music moving deeper into the streaming era. Justin Bieber dominated the year-end chart, Rihanna and Drake ruled the spring, Drake’s One Dance became a global crossover smash, and The Chainsmokers and Halsey held No. 1 for much
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2006 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics Top 10 Songs of 2016 Closer – The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey Heathens – Twenty One Pilots Sorry – Justin Bieber Can’t Stop the Feeling! – Justin Timberlake Cake by the Ocean – DNCE Stitches – Shawn Mendes This Is What You Came For – Calvin
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2016 Oscars 88th Academy AwardsWinners were announced on February 28, 2016The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, a venue that has been associated with the Oscars for many yearsChris Rock hosted, making it his second time; his previous hosting gig was in 2005Films released in 2015 were eligible for nominations
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2016 Grammy Award WinnersWinners were unveiled on February 16, 2016The Staples Center in Los Angeles served as the host venue, a frequent location for the GrammysLL Cool J was the master of ceremonies, marking his fifth consecutive year as hostMusic released between October 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015, was up for considerationNoteworthy Moments: Taylor
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Barack Obama’s Letter to Donald Trump January 20, 2016 Dear Mr. President – Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure. This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I
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2015 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-Topper The 2015 Billboard Number One Hits list was led by the unstoppable funk-pop blast of Uptown Funk, but the year had more range than one perfect wedding-reception monster. Taylor Swift carried over from 2014, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth delivered an emotional soundtrack giant, The Weeknd
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2015 Pop Culture History Quick Facts from 2015 USA Changing Event: On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, making marriage equality the law of the land in all 50 states. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion; its final
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2015: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr American Sniper by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice And the Good News Is… by Dana Perino Becoming Steve Jobs by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli Between the World and
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2015 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 2015 music was a big mix of pop, funk revival, EDM, hip-hop, R&B, country crossover, alternative rock, movie songs, and viral dance hits. Walk the Moon, Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Fetty Wap, Major Lazer, Rachel
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October 1 – International Coffee DayInternational Coffee Day is a worldwide celebration of one of the most beloved beverages on the planet. With billions of cups consumed daily, coffee has become an integral part of many cultures around the world. This article delves into the origins of International Coffee Day, the global significance of coffee,
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2015 Oscars 87th Academy AwardsThe big reveal happened on February 22, 2015Once again, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, took center stage as the venueNeil Patrick Harris served as host, marking his first time as the Oscars master of ceremoniesFilms released in 2014 were eligible for this round of accoladesNoteworthy Moments: Birdman won Best
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2015 Grammy Award WinnersWinners were broadcast on February 8, 2015Staples Center in Los Angeles was the go-to venue for the night’s festivitiesLL Cool J acted as the host, a role he was becoming quite accustomed toMusic released between October 1, 2013, and September 30, 2014, was eligible for awardsNoteworthy Moments: Sam Smith won four awards,
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2014 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-TopperThe 2014 Billboard Number One Hits list captured a pop chart in transition. Hip-hop, EDM-pop, retro soul, reggae-pop, giant ballads, and personality-driven pop all took turns at No. 1, while Pharrell Williams’ Happy became the year’s defining Hot 100 hit.This page follows the Billboard Hot 100 issue
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2014 Pop Culture HistoryQuick Facts from 2014World Bold Event: CVS Pharmacy stopped selling tobacco products on September 3, 2014, becoming the first major U.S. pharmacy chain to do so, forgoing an estimated $2 billion in annual tobacco revenue. They also rebranded as CVS Health.Top Song: Happy by Pharrell Williams, which spent ten consecutive weeks at
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2014: 2014 Best-seller Highlights A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson is the final installment in the epic Wheel of Time series. It concludes the sprawling fantasy saga with a dramatic and satisfying resolution, weaving together numerous storylines in an intricate tapestry of magic, war, and destiny.
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2014 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics2014 music was a big, bright mix of pop, hip-hop, EDM, movie songs, alternative rock, country crossover, and viral novelty hits. Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Sia, Idina Menzel, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj helped define
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150 Inspirational Songs and Happy Music: Feel-Good Hits, Uplifting Anthems, and Positive Playlist FavoritesInspirational songs and happy music can change the whole atmosphere of a room. A bright chorus, a hopeful lyric, a danceable beat, or a familiar singalong can help lift a mood, energize a crowd, or make a tough day feel a little
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2014 Oscars 86th Academy Award Winners Winners were unveiled on March 2, 2014 The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood was once more the setting for Hollywood’s biggest night. Ellen DeGeneres took on hosting duties, returning to the role for the second time. Films released in 2013 were up for awards. Noteworthy Moments: 12 Years a Slave
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2014 Grammy Award WinnersAnnounced on January 26, 2014Staples Center was the venue of choice in Los AngelesLL Cool J hosted, adding to his Grammy hosting repertoireThe eligibility period spanned from October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013Noteworthy Moments: Daft Punk won Record of the Year for Get Lucky and Album of the Year for Random
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2013 Billboard Number One Hits: Every Hot 100 Chart-TopperThe 2013 Billboard Number One Hits list was loud, weird, catchy, controversial, and very online. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis dominated the first half of the year, Baauer’s Harlem Shake showed the chart-changing power of viral video, Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines ruled the summer, and Lorde’s Royals gave
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2013 History, Facts, and Trivia Quick Facts from 2013 The Mis-heard Event: Philadelphia public schools went on lockdown after a teacher misheard The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song lyrics as “shooting some people outside of school” instead of “shooting some b-ball outside of school.” The school district confirmed the incident was real. Top Song:
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2013: Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson Allegiant by Veronica Roth American Sniper by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken Burn by Maya Banks Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb Cross My Heart by James Patterson The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
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