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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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 –
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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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2013 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 2013 music was a wild mix of pop, EDM, hip-hop, country crossover, alternative rock, viral novelty songs, and big emotional ballads. Robin Thicke, Pitbull, Kesha, Icona Pop, OneRepublic, Daft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Avicii, Lorde, and
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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;
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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
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2012: A Wanted Man by Lee Child Amateur by Edward Klein American Sniper by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice Ameritopia by Mark Levin The Black Box by Michael Connelly The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel Building Stories by Chris Ware
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2012 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 2012 music was a huge year for viral hits, dance-pop, EDM, country crossover, indie-folk, hip-hop, and big emotional ballads. PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, fun., Rihanna, Adele, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Gotye, Kimbra, and David Guetta helped define a year
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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
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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
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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
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2011 Pop Culture History In 2011, the most-wanted man in the world was killed in Pakistan by Navy SEALs, the Arab Spring toppled governments across the Middle East, Harry Potter said goodbye after a decade, and Adele released an album that outsold nearly everything else on earth. Oprah ended her show. Steve Jobs died. Beyoncé
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2011: A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard The Affair by Lee Child Alone by Lisa Gardner Archery in Death by J.D. Robb The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks Bossypants by Tina Fey Dead or
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2011 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 2011 music was a loud, glossy mix of dance-pop, EDM, hip-hop, pop-rock, country crossover, alternative rock, and emotional ballads. LMFAO, Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Adele, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Pitbull, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, and Foster the People
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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
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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
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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 –
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2010 History, Facts, and TriviaQuick Facts from 2010 Top Song: Tik Tok by Ke$haMost Famous Americans: Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, and David Letterman — the three-way late-night war that consumed the internet in January 2010Xbox 360: $199.00 | Fisher-Price Follow Me Thomas: $39.99 | Whole Pineapple: $3.99The Late Night Feud: NBC pushed Conan O’Brien out
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Popular and Best-selling Books From 2010: A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan America Assassin by Vince Flynn The Ask by Sam Lipsyte The Big Short by Michael Lewis Bossypants by Tina Fey Caught by Harlan Coben Changes by Jim Butcher Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert The
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2010 Music Hits: Top Songs, Radio Favorites, and Pop Classics 2010 music was loud, bright, digital, and built for the party-pop era. Katy Perry, Rihanna, Ke$ha, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Train, and David Guetta helped shape a year where pop radio leaned heavily into dance beats,
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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
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2010 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: January 31, 2010 Held at: Staples Center, Los Angeles Host: John Goodman Eligibility Year: October 1, 2008 – August 31, 2009 Behind-the-Beats Trivia Taylor 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
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