As a salute to the passing year, I have decided to compile a list of what were, in my opinion, the top songs and movies of 2009.
Of course, these are in no particular order.
Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Halo - Beyonce
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
LoveGame - Lady Gaga
Right Round - Flo Rida
Gives You Hell - The All American Rejects
Addicted - Saving Abel
Party In The USA - Miley Cyrus
Good Girls Go Bad - Cobra Starship
Blame It - Jamie Foxx
Down - Jay Sean
Whatever You Like - T.I.
Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
Don't Trust Me - 3Oh!3
Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
Single Ladies - Beyonce
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolph
Womanizer - Britney Spears
Circus - Britney Spears
I Do Not Hook Up - Kelly Clarkson
Obsessed - Mariah Carey
Radar - Britney Spears
Tik Tok - Ke$ha
Paparazzi - Lady Gaga
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
21 Guns - Green Day
Goodbye - Kristina Debarge
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Evacuate The Dancefloor - Cascada
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Proposal
New Moon
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Monsters Vs. Aliens
Avatar
2012
The Blind Side
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Up
The Hangover
Bride Wars
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Taken
Push
My Bloody Valentine
Obsessed
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Star Trek
Angels & Demons
My Sister's Keeper
Inglourious Basterds
Orphan
The Ugly Truth
G-Force
Sherlock Holmes
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Nine
I thought I'd round off the list with the worst movie of 2009: The Invention of Lying.
Of course, seeing how I can't see all movies that are released or listen to all songs that are released, I'm sure there are some real gems that have been omitted from this list. Care to add on? Just leave a comment.
-Amber
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Gaga Nation
If you've read Colby's post about Susan Boyle, don't hold your breath for a Gaga/Boyle duet anytime soon. That's one of the last things I would expect to happen, although we ARE talking about Lady Gaga, so who knows what could happen?
Lady Gaga - where to begin?
Lady Gaga was signed with Def Jam Records at the age of 19, but was shortly dropped from her label. Then, she signed with Interscope Records and with Akon's own label, Kon Live Distribution. She was one of the select few who gained early admission to New York's Tisch School of the Arts at 17.
2009 has been called The Year of Gaga by Vh1. She's been named Woman of the Year by Mtv. She won 9 Billboard awards, 2 International Dance Music awards, 3 VMAs, a Teen Choice award, 3 TMF awards, a UK Music Video award, and 12 others! She's currently nominated for 5 Grammys!
This star, born Stefani Germanotta in New York, is taking the world by storm with her innovative, revolutionary music and fashion! Her debut album, The Fame, was the first debut album to have four #1 singles! And by the looks of it, The Fame Monster, her second album, is well on its way down the same path with songs such as Bad Romance, Speechless, and Telephone ft. Beyonce.
There are many rumors revolving around Lady Gaga. Some of these are that she's from Yonkers (she's from Manhattan), she's a hermaphrodite/male, and that she's fake.
I personally don't believe that she's a hermaphrodite or a man. Well, it's pretty obvious that she isn't a man. But you can find pictures of her from years ago and tell that she is 100% female. In fact, I'll even go so far as to say that she was pretty way back when she was a brunette (Go on Youtube and look for Lady Gaga on Mtv Boiling Points). I remember the first time I saw Lady Gaga without the excessive headpieces and such. It was in her Bad Romance video. If you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, go find it on Youtube or www.ladygaga.com! My reaction was literally, "OMG! Who's this in Lady Gaga's video? That isn't Lady Gaga!"
I also don't think she's being fake. I believe her when she says that this is who she truly is. She's one of the few celebrities I don't believe to act artificial in public. True eccentricity makes for a nice change, don't you think?
Some of Lady Gaga's clothing choices have been just as famous as the singer herself. The Kermit Frog dress or the ....red veil thing at the VMAs or what has been dubbed "The Bird's Nest". I'm going to be honest here and say that I wasn't a big fan of Gaga until Bad Romance came out. So when I saw her at the VMAs, I was a little weirded out by some of her outfits, but not all. For instance, I didn't find the blood-stained performance of Paparazzi to be creepy like some did. When Just Dance came out, I was in love with the song. Up until a few weeks ago, I was a fan of just her music. Now I am a fan of Gaga herself.
Lady Gaga writes her own songs. Her singles have been Just Dance, Poker Face, LoveGame, Paparazzi, and Bad Romance. She is currently headlining her own tour, dubbed The Monster Ball Tour. I've heard her sing live via Youtube, and it's very clear that she has true musical talent. What she sings in live or acoustic performances sounds almost exactly like what you hear on the radio. I, personally, am put off by singers who sound so good on the radio, yet so very bad at their concerts.
Another thing I love about Lady Gaga is her love for her fans, which she calls "monsters". When The Fame Monster was released, she did a signing in Los Angeles and bought pizza for all of the fans that were there and has since bought hot chocolate for early fans at her concerts.
At 23, Lady Gaga has climbed her way to the top of the music industry, where she belongs. I don't see her coming down or being forgotten anytime soon. Whether you know and love her for the rumors about her, what she's wearing, or just her voice and music, you can't deny that she will forever be seen as a pop icon of 2009.
-Amber
Lady Gaga - where to begin?
Lady Gaga was signed with Def Jam Records at the age of 19, but was shortly dropped from her label. Then, she signed with Interscope Records and with Akon's own label, Kon Live Distribution. She was one of the select few who gained early admission to New York's Tisch School of the Arts at 17.
2009 has been called The Year of Gaga by Vh1. She's been named Woman of the Year by Mtv. She won 9 Billboard awards, 2 International Dance Music awards, 3 VMAs, a Teen Choice award, 3 TMF awards, a UK Music Video award, and 12 others! She's currently nominated for 5 Grammys!
This star, born Stefani Germanotta in New York, is taking the world by storm with her innovative, revolutionary music and fashion! Her debut album, The Fame, was the first debut album to have four #1 singles! And by the looks of it, The Fame Monster, her second album, is well on its way down the same path with songs such as Bad Romance, Speechless, and Telephone ft. Beyonce.
There are many rumors revolving around Lady Gaga. Some of these are that she's from Yonkers (she's from Manhattan), she's a hermaphrodite/male, and that she's fake.
I personally don't believe that she's a hermaphrodite or a man. Well, it's pretty obvious that she isn't a man. But you can find pictures of her from years ago and tell that she is 100% female. In fact, I'll even go so far as to say that she was pretty way back when she was a brunette (Go on Youtube and look for Lady Gaga on Mtv Boiling Points). I remember the first time I saw Lady Gaga without the excessive headpieces and such. It was in her Bad Romance video. If you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, go find it on Youtube or www.ladygaga.com! My reaction was literally, "OMG! Who's this in Lady Gaga's video? That isn't Lady Gaga!"
I also don't think she's being fake. I believe her when she says that this is who she truly is. She's one of the few celebrities I don't believe to act artificial in public. True eccentricity makes for a nice change, don't you think?
Some of Lady Gaga's clothing choices have been just as famous as the singer herself. The Kermit Frog dress or the ....red veil thing at the VMAs or what has been dubbed "The Bird's Nest". I'm going to be honest here and say that I wasn't a big fan of Gaga until Bad Romance came out. So when I saw her at the VMAs, I was a little weirded out by some of her outfits, but not all. For instance, I didn't find the blood-stained performance of Paparazzi to be creepy like some did. When Just Dance came out, I was in love with the song. Up until a few weeks ago, I was a fan of just her music. Now I am a fan of Gaga herself.
Lady Gaga writes her own songs. Her singles have been Just Dance, Poker Face, LoveGame, Paparazzi, and Bad Romance. She is currently headlining her own tour, dubbed The Monster Ball Tour. I've heard her sing live via Youtube, and it's very clear that she has true musical talent. What she sings in live or acoustic performances sounds almost exactly like what you hear on the radio. I, personally, am put off by singers who sound so good on the radio, yet so very bad at their concerts.
Another thing I love about Lady Gaga is her love for her fans, which she calls "monsters". When The Fame Monster was released, she did a signing in Los Angeles and bought pizza for all of the fans that were there and has since bought hot chocolate for early fans at her concerts.
At 23, Lady Gaga has climbed her way to the top of the music industry, where she belongs. I don't see her coming down or being forgotten anytime soon. Whether you know and love her for the rumors about her, what she's wearing, or just her voice and music, you can't deny that she will forever be seen as a pop icon of 2009.
-Amber
The Boyle Effect
As it is known, Amber is the real pop culture buff, but I know my stuff as well. I may not know the minute details of certain celebrities, but I do know a hit when I see one.
This year we have seen many different artists become sensations overnight. Even though at the beginning of the year some of these artists had never even been heard of, they still somehow managed to captivate the world around them. The best example of this is Susan Boyle. If you have a computer and use Youtube, or even watch the news for that matter, then you at least have heard of this frumpy British singer.
Susan Boyle, a 47 year old single woman, was unknown globally until her performance on Britain's Got Talent. This ordinary, goofy looking woman stunned the audience with her spectacular vocal talent. Many were even brought to tears by this spunky lady. Within hours a video of her performance was posted to the web. That is when she became a real global hit. People around the world would log on and were astounded to find this unlikely star.
Her fame has continued to grow ever since. She has been on various shows around the world, she has been making international trips including a recent one to Japan, and people across the web continue to talk about her. People's infatuation with her stems from the fact that she has raw talent. Most celebrities you see today have to rely on eccentric behaviors, scandals, provocative clothes and choreography, and other gimmicks to gather attention. Boyle, on the other hand, is a simple woman who doesn't really perform according to today's standards. Her voice is enough to entertain people.
Boyle has even gathered fans that are celebrities. On Twitter, celebrities such as Moore and Kutcher praised her for her performances. Even recently, Lady Gaga came out admitting her admiration for Boyle. Gaga went as far as to say Boyle is "my woman of the year." This means quite a bit coming from the overnight sensation from the U.S. (EDIT from Amber: Lady Gaga was by NO MEANS, an overnight sensation in the U.S. She worked hard in the music industry, writing songs for other artists, such as Fergie and The Pussycat Dolls. She performed at clubs starting when she was a teenager. And now, at 23, she has risen to fame.)
I think this year has proven that Boyle is not a flash in the pan. Most likely her star power will continue to escalate the world over. This woman has also opened up opportunities to ordinary people. She has proven that substance is better than flash, and also that dreams can come true even if it is later in life. She has ultimately inspired hope. With the new year almost here, be sure to keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for this woman. Who knows what the next year holds for her?
-Colby
This year we have seen many different artists become sensations overnight. Even though at the beginning of the year some of these artists had never even been heard of, they still somehow managed to captivate the world around them. The best example of this is Susan Boyle. If you have a computer and use Youtube, or even watch the news for that matter, then you at least have heard of this frumpy British singer.
Susan Boyle, a 47 year old single woman, was unknown globally until her performance on Britain's Got Talent. This ordinary, goofy looking woman stunned the audience with her spectacular vocal talent. Many were even brought to tears by this spunky lady. Within hours a video of her performance was posted to the web. That is when she became a real global hit. People around the world would log on and were astounded to find this unlikely star.
Her fame has continued to grow ever since. She has been on various shows around the world, she has been making international trips including a recent one to Japan, and people across the web continue to talk about her. People's infatuation with her stems from the fact that she has raw talent. Most celebrities you see today have to rely on eccentric behaviors, scandals, provocative clothes and choreography, and other gimmicks to gather attention. Boyle, on the other hand, is a simple woman who doesn't really perform according to today's standards. Her voice is enough to entertain people.
Boyle has even gathered fans that are celebrities. On Twitter, celebrities such as Moore and Kutcher praised her for her performances. Even recently, Lady Gaga came out admitting her admiration for Boyle. Gaga went as far as to say Boyle is "my woman of the year." This means quite a bit coming from the overnight sensation from the U.S. (EDIT from Amber: Lady Gaga was by NO MEANS, an overnight sensation in the U.S. She worked hard in the music industry, writing songs for other artists, such as Fergie and The Pussycat Dolls. She performed at clubs starting when she was a teenager. And now, at 23, she has risen to fame.)
I think this year has proven that Boyle is not a flash in the pan. Most likely her star power will continue to escalate the world over. This woman has also opened up opportunities to ordinary people. She has proven that substance is better than flash, and also that dreams can come true even if it is later in life. She has ultimately inspired hope. With the new year almost here, be sure to keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for this woman. Who knows what the next year holds for her?
-Colby
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
2009 Pop Culture in a Nutshell
2009 was a very interesting year, filled with pop culture to top off the decade. From a middle-aged British woman becoming an Internet singing sensation overnight to Stefani Germanotta (better known as Lady Gaga) taking the world by storm with her outlandish fashion to the first black president for the US to the unforgettable, televised incidents at the VMAs and the AMAs, it's been quite a crazy 12 months.
2009 was, in essence, the year of celebrity deaths, break-ups, and babies; Twitter; very public faux pas; Lady Gaga; history; and so much more.
Now let me sum up 2009 for you.
Beyonce made an awesome video for Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), in which she wears this sort of mechanical glove on her left hand, that involves her and two other female dancers in black leotards dancing around in a white room. I've seen so many spoofs and parodies of this video on Youtube. The most disturbing one, though, goes to Joe Jonas.
Susan Boyle became an overnight international Internet singing sensation when she sang I Dreamed a Dream on Britain's Got Talent. Who ever thought such a beautiful voice could have came from her mouth?
If you don't have a Facebook or Twitter account by now, then you must not exist.
Kanye West became the most hated man in America by all teenage girls when he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the VMAs and said, "Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time." What really ices the cake is Beyonce received the award for Video of the Year later during the show and then allowed Taylor to come back on stage to give her speech.
Lady Gaga became the first singer whose debut album (The Fame) had four #1 singles: Just Dance, Poker Face, LoveGame, and Paparazzi. Originally scheduled to tour with Kanye this fall/winter in the Fame Kills Tour, she is currently headlining her own tour called The Monster Ball. She also shocked pretty much everyone with her choice of fashion this year, from the Kermit dress to the blood-soaked Paparazzi performance to what has been dubbed "The Bird's Nest".
Blake Lively's hairstyle became the new "Jennifer".
Brittany Murphy is the latest celebrity to die this year. Others include Beatrice Arthur, Billy Mays, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcet, Henry Gibson, Jett Travolta, Les Paul, Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Steve McNair, and Umaga.
Several sequels were released this year: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Halloween II, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, as well as many other blockbusters: Avatar, 2012, Where the Wild Things Are, Sherlock Holmes, Monsters Vs. Aliens, and Watchmen.
One of the most shocking moments of 2009 happened when the winner of this season of American Idol was announed: Kris Allen. The runner-up, Adam Lambert, did a little shocking of his own during his performance of For Your Entertainment at the AMAs.
Celebs who called it quits on their relationship or marriage: Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo, Jon and Kate Gosselin, Mel Gibson and Robin Moore, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson, John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston, Holly Madison and Criss Angel, Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, and Katy Perry and Travis McCoy.
On a happier note, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga, Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Molly Ringwald and Panio Gianopoulos, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons, David and Jordon Grohl, Kimberly Williams and Brad Paisley, Josh and Yessica Holloway, Tim Allen and Jane Hajduk, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, Tiger and Elin Woods, and Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck all became parents this year.
Speaking of Tiger Woods, he's been in the news lately for his many alleged affairs and his car accident. The pro-golfer has decided to take a break from golfing.
Barbara Walters named Michelle Obama the Most Fascinating Person of 2009, while her husband, President Barack Hussein Obama II, received the Nobel Peace Prize. For what, we still aren't sure.
That's 2009 for you. 2010 will kick off the next decade in just a few short days. Who knows what it will hold?
-Amber
2009 was, in essence, the year of celebrity deaths, break-ups, and babies; Twitter; very public faux pas; Lady Gaga; history; and so much more.
Now let me sum up 2009 for you.
Beyonce made an awesome video for Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), in which she wears this sort of mechanical glove on her left hand, that involves her and two other female dancers in black leotards dancing around in a white room. I've seen so many spoofs and parodies of this video on Youtube. The most disturbing one, though, goes to Joe Jonas.
Susan Boyle became an overnight international Internet singing sensation when she sang I Dreamed a Dream on Britain's Got Talent. Who ever thought such a beautiful voice could have came from her mouth?
If you don't have a Facebook or Twitter account by now, then you must not exist.
Kanye West became the most hated man in America by all teenage girls when he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the VMAs and said, "Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time." What really ices the cake is Beyonce received the award for Video of the Year later during the show and then allowed Taylor to come back on stage to give her speech.
Lady Gaga became the first singer whose debut album (The Fame) had four #1 singles: Just Dance, Poker Face, LoveGame, and Paparazzi. Originally scheduled to tour with Kanye this fall/winter in the Fame Kills Tour, she is currently headlining her own tour called The Monster Ball. She also shocked pretty much everyone with her choice of fashion this year, from the Kermit dress to the blood-soaked Paparazzi performance to what has been dubbed "The Bird's Nest".
Blake Lively's hairstyle became the new "Jennifer".
Brittany Murphy is the latest celebrity to die this year. Others include Beatrice Arthur, Billy Mays, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcet, Henry Gibson, Jett Travolta, Les Paul, Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Steve McNair, and Umaga.
Several sequels were released this year: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Halloween II, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, as well as many other blockbusters: Avatar, 2012, Where the Wild Things Are, Sherlock Holmes, Monsters Vs. Aliens, and Watchmen.
One of the most shocking moments of 2009 happened when the winner of this season of American Idol was announed: Kris Allen. The runner-up, Adam Lambert, did a little shocking of his own during his performance of For Your Entertainment at the AMAs.
Celebs who called it quits on their relationship or marriage: Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush, Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo, Jon and Kate Gosselin, Mel Gibson and Robin Moore, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson, John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston, Holly Madison and Criss Angel, Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, and Katy Perry and Travis McCoy.
On a happier note, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga, Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Molly Ringwald and Panio Gianopoulos, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons, David and Jordon Grohl, Kimberly Williams and Brad Paisley, Josh and Yessica Holloway, Tim Allen and Jane Hajduk, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, Tiger and Elin Woods, and Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck all became parents this year.
Speaking of Tiger Woods, he's been in the news lately for his many alleged affairs and his car accident. The pro-golfer has decided to take a break from golfing.
Barbara Walters named Michelle Obama the Most Fascinating Person of 2009, while her husband, President Barack Hussein Obama II, received the Nobel Peace Prize. For what, we still aren't sure.
That's 2009 for you. 2010 will kick off the next decade in just a few short days. Who knows what it will hold?
-Amber
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