2011 Music Hits: Dance-Pop, Adele Ballads, EDM, Bubblegum Pop, Alternative Rock, and Big Radio Anthems 2011 music sounded like a dance floor, a breakup playlist, a YouTube rabbit hole, and a festival field all fighting for the aux cord. Pop radio was packed with club-ready hooks, Adele turned heartbreak into a global event, Rihanna and […]
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The Number One Hits Of 2019: December 30, 2018 – January 5, 2019: Thank U, Next – Ariana Grande January 6 – January 12, 2019: Without Me – Halsey January 13 – January 19, 2019: Sunflower – Post Malone and Swae Lee January 20 – February 2, 2019: 7 Rings – Ariana Grande February 3
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2019 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics2019 music was a streaming-era snapshot of pop, hip-hop, country crossover, Latin music, dance-pop, soundtrack hits, viral songs, and moodier alternative pop. Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, and Lewis Capaldi all
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Top 25 Songs of the 2010s: Billboard Hits, Streaming-Era Anthems, Viral Songs, Pop Crossovers, and Decade-Defining MusicThe 2010s changed how hit songs became hits. Radio still mattered, but streaming, YouTube, viral videos, playlist culture, social media, soundtrack placements, meme culture, and global pop all helped reshape the charts. Billboard’s decade-end Hot 100 Songs list gives
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2019 Oscars 91st Academy AwardsWinners announced on February 24, 2019The ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaNo host for this year’s ceremonyPre-show hosts were Ashley Graham, Maria Menounos, Billy Porter, Ryan Seacrest, Elaine WelterothFilms from 2018 were eligible for awardsNoteworthy Moments: Green Book won Best Picture amid controversy; Olivia Colman won
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2019 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 10, 2019Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: Alicia KeysEligibility Year: October 1, 2017, to September 30, 20182019 Grammy TriviaThis year marked the first time in Grammy history that women won all major categories, breaking the notorious Grammy glass ceiling.Childish Gambino’s This Is America made history by becoming the first
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Number One Hits Of 2018: December 31, 2017 – January 6, 2018: Perfect – Ed Sheeran January 7 – January 20, 2018: Havana – Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug January 21 – February 3, 2018: God’s Plan – Drake February 4 – April 28, 2018: God’s Plan – Drake April 29 – May 5, 2018:
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2018 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 2018 music was a streaming-era mix of pop, hip-hop, country crossover, Latin music, EDM, alternative pop, movie soundtracks, and viral favorites. Ed Sheeran, Drake, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott, Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons, Ariana Grande, and Kendrick Lamar helped define a
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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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The Number One Hits Of 2017: January 1 – January 21, 2017: Starboy – The Weeknd January 22 – March 18, 2017: Shape of You – Ed Sheeran March 19 – May 27, 2017: That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars May 28 – September 2, 2017: Despacito – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring
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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 History, Facts and TriviaQuick Facts from 2016 Top Song: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey — the longest-running #1 of the year at 12 weeks, though “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.Most Famous American: Donald TrumpNotable Book: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (also the basis for the Broadway smash
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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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Number One Hits of 2016: November 15, 2015 – January 9, 2016: Sorry – Justin Bieber January 10 – February 13, 2016: Sorry – Justin Bieber February 14 – May 21, 2016: Work – Rihanna featuring Drake May 22 – July 23, 2016: One Dance – Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla July 24 – September
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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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The Number One Hits Of 2015: December 21, 2014 – January 3, 2015: Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars January 4 – April 18, 2015: Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars April 19 – July 11, 2015: See You Again – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth July 12 – October 10,
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2015 Pop Culture History Quick Facts from 2015 Top Song: Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive: David Beckham 1 oz. of gold: $1,060.00; 30-second Super Bowl ad: $4.5 million The Conversation: Is the dress blue and black, or white and gold? The answer is blue and black. This
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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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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 Number One HitsDecember 29, 2013 – January 4, 2014: The Monster – Eminem featuring RihannaJanuary 5 – January 18, 2014: Timber – Pitbull featuring KeshaJanuary 19 – February 1, 2014: Dark Horse – Katy Perry featuring Juicy JFebruary 2 – May 3, 2014: Happy – Pharrell WilliamsMay 4 – May 10, 2014: All of
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2014 Pop Culture HistoryQuick Facts from 2014 Top Song: Happy by Pharrell Williams, which spent ten consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first song to generate over a billion streamsPeople Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive: Chris HemsworthPostage stamp: 49 cents; Keurig coffee maker: $149.99; Titleist golf balls: $39.99/dozenThe Funny Musician:
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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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