2014 Oscars 86th Academy Award WinnersWinners were unveiled on March 2, 2014The 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 won Best Picture; Matthew McConaughey… Read More
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2013 Number One HitsDecember 30, 2013– January 12, 2013: Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno MarsJanuary 13 – February 2, 2013: Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring WanzFebruary 3 – February 9, 2013: Harlem Shake – BaauerFebruary 10 – March 2, 2013: Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring WanzMarch 3 –… Read More
2013 Pop Culture HistoryQuick Facts from 2013:The Mis-heard Event: Public schools in Philadelphia went on lockdown in 2013 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.”When Ed Sheeran’s “The A-Team” received a Grammy nomination Elton John tried to get… Read More
Popular and Best-selling Books From 2013: Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson Allegiant by Veronica RothAmerican Sniper by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFeliceThe Bet by Rachel Van DykenBurn by Maya BanksCalculated in Death by J.D. RobbCross My Heart by James PattersonThe Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)Dark Witch by Nora Roberts… Read More
2013 Music Hits Chart1. Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell2. Timber – Pitbull featuring Kesha3. I Love It – Icona Pop Featuring Charlie XCX4. Counting Stars – OneRepublic5. Get Lucky – Daft Punk6. Safe and Sound – Capital Cities7. Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring R Dalton8. Radioactive –… Read More
2013 Oscars 85th Academy AwardsWinners were spotlighted on February 24, 2013Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre served as the grand stage for the eveningSeth MacFarlane, known for his humor and animation work, was the hostThe movies of 2012 were the focus of the awardsNoteworthy Moments: Argo won Best Picture, although Ben Affleck was not nominated for Best Director;… Read More
2012 Number One HitsJanuary 1 – January 7, 2012: Sexy and I Know It – LMFAOJanuary 8 – February 4, 2012: We Found Love – Rihanna featuring Calvin HarrisFebruary 5 – February 18, 2012: Set Fire to the Rain – AdeleFebruary 19 – March 3, 2012: Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly ClarksonMarch 4… Read More
Popular and Best-selling Books From 2012:A Wanted Man by Lee ChildAmateur by Edward KleinAmerican Sniper by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFeliceAmeritopia by Mark LevinThe Black Box by Michael ConnellyThe Bone Bed by Patricia CornwellBring Up the Bodies by Hilary MantelBuilding Stories by Chris WareThe Casual Vacancy by J.K. RowlingCelebrity in Death by… Read More
2012 Music Hits Chart1. Gangnam Style – PSY2. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepson3. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together– Taylor Swift4. Starships – Nicki Minaj5. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction6. Sexy and I Know It – LMAFO7. We Are Young – fun.8. Domino – Jessie J9. We Found Love –… Read More
2012 Oscars 84th Academy AwardsThe 84th Academy Awards announced its winners on February 24, 2012.The venue was the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles.Billy Crystal took on the hosting duties for the ninth time in his career.Films released during the 2011 calendar year were eligible for the awards.Noteworthy Moments:The Artist took home the Best… Read More
2012 Grammy Award WinnersWinners for the 2012 Grammy Awards were announced on February 12, 2012.The event was at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.LL Cool J served as the host for the night, his first time in this role for the Grammys.Music that was released from October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2011, was eligible… Read More
2011 Number One HitsDecember 18, 2010 – January 8, 2011: Firework – Katy PerryJanuary 9 – February 19, 2011: Grenade – Bruno MarsFebruary 20 – April 16, 2011: Born This Way – Lady GagaApril 17 – July 2, 2011: E.T. – Katy Perry featuring Kanye WestJuly 3 – July 9, 2011: Rolling in the Deep… Read More
2011 Pop Culture HistoryQuick Facts from 2011:World Changing Event: Snapchat App became availableThe Top Song was We Found Love by RihannaInfluential Songs include: Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons, It Will Rain by Bruno Mars, Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People, and Born This Way by Lady GagaThe Movies to Watch include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, We Bought a Zoo,… Read More
Popular and Best-selling Books From 2011:A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinA Stolen Life by Jaycee DugardThe Affair by Lee ChildAlone by Lisa GardnerArchery in Death by J.D. RobbThe Art of Fielding by Chad HarbachThe Best of Me by Nicholas SparksBossypants by Tina FeyDead or Alive by Tom Clancy and Grant BlackwoodDead Reckoning by… Read More
2011 Music Hits Chart1. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO2. We Found Love – Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris3. Forget You! – Cee-Lo Green4. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera5. Blow – Kesha6. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes Featuring Adam Levine7. Pumped Up Kicks – Foster The People8. Rolling In The Deep –… Read More
2011 Oscars 83rd Academy AwardsThe 2011 Oscars, or 83rd Academy Awards, announced winners on February 27, 2011.The ceremony took place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California.James Franco and Anne Hathaway were the hosts for the event, marking the first time in Oscar history that both hosts were under the age of 40.Films eligible… Read More
2011 Grammy Award WinnersThe 2011 Grammy Award winners were announced on February 13, 2011.The event was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.Unlike many other years, there was no official host for this ceremony.The eligibility year for the awards ranged from September 1, 2009, to September 30, 2010.Noteworthy Moments:The Suburbs by Arcade Fire won… Read More
2010 Number One HitsNovember 28, 2009 – January 29, 2010:Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z and Alicia KeysJanuary 30, 2010 – March 19:Tik Tok – KeshaMarch 20 – March 26:BedRock – Young Money featuring LloydMarch 27 -April 9:Need You Now – Lady AntebellumApril 10 -May 21:Rude Boy – RihannaMay 22 -June 11:Nothin’ on You –… Read More
2010 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 2010:World-Changing Event: The Instagram app became available, and the iPad tablet was released.The Top Song was Tik Tok by Ke$haThe Movies to Watch include Toy Story 3, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Inception, and Megamind.The Most Famous Person in America was probably (tie) David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Conan… Read More
Popular and Best-selling Books From 2010:A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer EganAmerica Assassin by Vince FlynnThe Ask by Sam LipsyteThe Big Short by Michael LewisBossypants by Tina FeyCaught by Harlan CobenChanges by Jim ButcherChelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea HandlerCommitted by Elizabeth GilbertThe Confession by John GrishamCrimes Against Liberty by David LimbaughCross Fire… Read More
2010 Music Hits Chart1. Firework – Katy Perry (Capitol)2. We R Who We R – Ke$ha3. The Time (Dirty Bit) – Black Eyed Peas4. Dynamite – Taio Cruz (Mercury/IDJMG)5. California Gurls – Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg (Capitol)6. Teenage Dream – Katy Perry (Capitol)7. Only Girl (In The World) – Rihanna (Def Jam/IDJMG)8. Love The… Read More
2010 Oscars 82nd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 7, 2010Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Alec Baldwin and Steve MartinEligibility Year: 2009On the Red Carpet – Oscar TriviaFor the first time since 1943, the Academy expanded the Best Picture nominees from five to ten, creating a diverse set of films like Avatar and The… Read More
2010 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: January 31, 2010Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: John GoodmanEligibility Year: October 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009Behind-the-Beats TriviaTaylor Swift, at the age of 20, became the youngest artist to win Album of the Year for Fearless.Beyoncé broke the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in… Read More