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Worst Moments of the Year

Tana Lee Alves/WireImage.com; Jordan Strauss/WireImage.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

April 7, 2009 Michael Lohan's constant weigh-ins about about daughter Lindsay prompt fed-up posts like this one, from nafnoid: "Michael Lohan needs to shut his face! Lindsay isn't relevant to pop-culture anymore so why should anyone air what he has to say?" | Photo Credits: Tana Lee Alves/WireImage.com; Jordan Strauss/WireImage.com" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />April 7, 2009
Michael Lohan's constant weigh-ins about about daughter Lindsay prompt fed-up posts like this one, from nafnoid: "Michael Lohan needs to shut his face! Lindsay isn't relevant to pop-culture anymore so why should anyone air what he has to say?" [9 photos]

Worst Moments of the Decade

AFP/Robert Sullivan/Getty Images — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Nov. 7, 2000 When Florida became too close to call and Al Gore told George W. Bush he was retracting his concession speech, it became apparent the 2000 election was a long way from over. "It seemed like it was straight out of Dumb & Dumber how we were deciding who was our country's next leader," says AZTVfan. The U.S. Supreme Court finally decided the election in Bush's favor. | Photo Credits: AFP/Robert Sullivan/Getty Images" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Nov. 7, 2000
When Florida became too close to call and Al Gore told George W. Bush he was retracting his concession speech, it became apparent the 2000 election was a long way from over. "It seemed like it was straight out of Dumb & Dumber how we were deciding who was our country's next leader," says AZTVfan. The U.S. Supreme Court finally decided the election in Bush's favor. [8 photos]

Best Movies of the Decade

courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Departed Martin Scorsese caught up to Three 6 Mafia's Oscar total, finally winning for this tale — derivative of the Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs — of corrupt cops in Boston. Scorsese aficionados would argue this was his fourth- or fifth-best film, but justice finally was done by the Academy. The 2006 film, featuring a stunning cast that includes Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio, also won three other Oscars. | Photo Credits: courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />The Departed

Martin Scorsese caught up to Three 6 Mafia's Oscar total, finally winning for this tale — derivative of the Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs — of corrupt cops in Boston. Scorsese aficionados would argue this was his fourth- or fifth-best film, but justice finally was done by the Academy. The 2006 film, featuring a stunning cast that includes Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio, also won three other Oscars. [18 photos]

Top Moments of the Decade

CBS — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Aug. 23, 2000 Survivor: "Sue Hawk's `Rat/Snake' speech — Season 1 … Now it seems at least one jury member every season tries to copy that and they don't even come close." (dixiebelle31) | Photo Credits: CBS" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Aug. 23, 2000
Survivor: "Sue Hawk's `Rat/Snake' speech — Season 1 … Now it seems at least one jury member every season tries to copy that and they don't even come close." (dixiebelle31) [18 photos]

Overnight Sensations

Bryan Bedder/Getty Images — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Susan Boyle It could take years for some, but for Susan Boyle, a seven-minute package — punctuated by a soaring rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" — on Britain's Got Talent was all it took to go from an unassuming 47-year-old Scot to a global phenomenon. Boyle, whose album broke the U.S. record for highest single-week sales in 2009, is just one of many unknowns who achieved instant stardom. | Photo Credits: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Susan Boyle

It could take years for some, but for Susan Boyle, a seven-minute package — punctuated by a soaring rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" — on Britain's Got Talent was all it took to go from an unassuming 47-year-old Scot to a global phenomenon. Boyle, whose album broke the U.S. record for highest single-week sales in 2009, is just one of many unknowns who achieved instant stardom. [13 photos]

Great Scots

Danjaq/Eon/UA/Kobal Collection — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sean Connery Bond. James Bond. The actor formerly known as 007 also won an Oscar for playing Irish cop Jim Malone in The Untouchables. At 79, he still cuts a swashbuckling figure in swanky ads for Louis Vuitton. | Photo Credits: Danjaq/Eon/UA/Kobal Collection" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Sean Connery
Bond. James Bond. The actor formerly known as 007 also won an Oscar for playing Irish cop Jim Malone in The Untouchables. At 79, he still cuts a swashbuckling figure in swanky ads for Louis Vuitton. [16 photos]

Our Favorite Reality Show Singers

Bryan Bedder/Getty Images — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Britain's Got Talent made her an Internet sensation and now, a record-setting recording artist. Take a look at some of the other singers who have made the most of their reality-TV launching pads. | Photo Credits: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Susan Boyle's run on Britain's Got Talent made her an Internet sensation and now, a record-setting recording artist. Take a look at some of the other singers who have made the most of their reality-TV launching pads. [12 photos]

Susan Boyle's Covers

Miguel Villagran/Getty Images — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle performed a mix of cover songs ranging from Christian hymns to Top 40 hits, and gave them all her own unique interpretation. | Photo Credits: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />For her debut album, Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle performed a mix of cover songs ranging from Christian hymns to Top 40 hits, and gave them all her own unique interpretation. [9 photos]

Red Carpet Hits and Misses - Best and Worst of 2009

Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Miss Oh Lindsay, what goes on in that closet of yours? Wide-leg pants, a plunging top and a hideous scarf? Bad call, Ms. Lohan. Bad call. | Photo Credits: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Miss
Oh Lindsay, what goes on in that closet of yours? Wide-leg pants, a plunging top and a hideous scarf? Bad call, Ms. Lohan. Bad call. [22 photos]

Best of the Decade: The Players

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The 2000s will go down as the second Golden Age of Televison. Cable brought us rule-breaking series that challenged everything, from what we expect from our heroes to how their stories are told. Networks produced some of the most addictive series in years. And TV personalities merged information and entertainment as never before. [10 photos]

Best of the Decade: Oscar Winners for Best Picture

Dreamworks — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Gladiator (2000) A roaring epic that blended brawn and brains, Gladiator took home five Oscars, including best actor for Russell Crowe. The film also took the top prize at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs. | Photo Credits: Dreamworks" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Gladiator (2000)

A roaring epic that blended brawn and brains, Gladiator took home five Oscars, including best actor for Russell Crowe. The film also took the top prize at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs. [9 photos]

Best of the Decade: Emmy Winners

NBC — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES The West Wing (2000-03) An Emmy juggernaut, the Aaron Sorkin brainchild won four straight best drama series Emmys — tying Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law for most wins in the category. The West Wing finished with 26 Emmys by the end of its seven-year run to join Blues as the most decorated dramas in Emmy history. | Photo Credits: NBC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
The West Wing (2000-03)

An Emmy juggernaut, the Aaron Sorkin brainchild won four straight best drama series Emmys — tying Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law for most wins in the category. The West Wing finished with 26 Emmys by the end of its seven-year run to join Blues as the most decorated dramas in Emmy history. [14 photos]

Fan-Favorite Shows of 2009

Greg Gayne/Fox — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Bones "Best show of the year. Most improved ratings, most under-rated actors, great writers, multifaceted characters, and plenty of ick!" — dnowakowski | Photo Credits: Greg Gayne/Fox" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Bones

"Best show of the year. Most improved ratings, most under-rated actors, great writers, multifaceted characters, and plenty of ick!" — dnowakowski

[15 photos]

Best TV Shows of the Decade

Abbot Genser/HBO — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Sopranos David Chase taught us to empathize with the bad guy with his introduction of Tony Soprano, who struggled to deal with his overbearing mother while simultaneously trying to balance his responsibilities to his family — and his other family. The series began the decade's anti-hero boom while exploring the role of violence in America. And somehow it was very, very funny. Its ending may be the most dissected in television history. | Photo Credits: Abbot Genser/HBO" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />The Sopranos

David Chase taught us to empathize with the bad guy with his introduction of Tony Soprano, who struggled to deal with his overbearing mother while simultaneously trying to balance his responsibilities to his family — and his other family. The series began the decade's anti-hero boom while exploring the role of violence in America. And somehow it was very, very funny. Its ending may be the most dissected in television history. [23 photos]

Top Shows of the Year

Mario Perez/ABC — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lost Sure, Lost's time-tripping fifth season was the most difficult to follow (at times even we had headaches and nosebleeds), but it also provided many weighty moments for the characters we've grown to love. Sawyer took on a leadership role and gave his heart to Juliet; Hurley helped Miles reunite with his long-last father; Jack finally tested the water of being a man of faith; and John Locke is, well, still dead. Throw in the introduction of Jacob and the death of Daniel Faraday, and it's no wonder why we're so eagerly anticipating the next and final season. | Photo Credits: Mario Perez/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Lost

Sure, Lost's time-tripping fifth season was the most difficult to follow (at times even we had headaches and nosebleeds), but it also provided many weighty moments for the characters we've grown to love. Sawyer took on a leadership role and gave his heart to Juliet; Hurley helped Miles reunite with his long-last father; Jack finally tested the water of being a man of faith; and John Locke is, well, still dead. Throw in the introduction of Jacob and the death of Daniel Faraday, and it's no wonder why we're so eagerly anticipating the next and final season. [15 photos]

Top Movies of the Year

Warner Bros. — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Hangover Who knew that an old-fashioned, bacchanalian bachelor-party weekend could have such appeal? The wickedly funny buddy movie raked in nearly $300 million. Yeah, sick sells. | Photo Credits: Warner Bros. " style="margin:0 5px 5px" />The Hangover

Who knew that an old-fashioned, bacchanalian bachelor-party weekend could have such appeal? The wickedly funny buddy movie raked in nearly $300 million. Yeah, sick sells. [9 photos]

Best Performances of the Year

HBO — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens If you've seen the documentary on which this HBO movie is based, you know that Barrymore's accent, wardrobe and mannerisms were — frighteningly — dead-on accurate. Less expected was the warmth she brought to the role, which puts Little Edie's sad sacrifice front and center, without explanation or apology. | Photo Credits: HBO" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />

Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens
If you've seen the documentary on which this HBO movie is based, you know that Barrymore's accent, wardrobe and mannerisms were — frighteningly — dead-on accurate. Less expected was the warmth she brought to the role, which puts Little Edie's sad sacrifice front and center, without explanation or apology. [25 photos]

Top Moments of the Year

Mark Wilson/Getty Images — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

January 20 Poet Elizabeth Alexander commemorated the occasion of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president with "Praise Song for the Day," a straightforward collection of couplets that conveyed a sense of, yes, hope for the future. "In today's sharp sparkle, this winter air, any thing can be made, any sentence begun. On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp, praise song for walking forward in that light," she proclaimed. | Photo Credits: Mark Wilson/Getty Images" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />

January 20
Poet Elizabeth Alexander commemorated the occasion of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation's 44th president with "Praise Song for the Day," a straightforward collection of couplets that conveyed a sense of, yes, hope for the future. "In today's sharp sparkle, this winter air, any thing can be made, any sentence begun. On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp, praise song for walking forward in that light," she proclaimed.

[24 photos]

Red Carpet Hits and Misses - December

Jon Furniss/WireImage.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Hit Kate Hudson's white and silver gown is one of the most unique silhouettes we've seen in a long time. The textured top paired with the layers on the bottom is truly stunning. | Photo Credits: Jon Furniss/WireImage.com" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />Hit
Kate Hudson's white and silver gown is one of the most unique silhouettes we've seen in a long time. The textured top paired with the layers on the bottom is truly stunning. [17 photos]

User Picks: Your Favorite Holiday Classics

TNT — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

How the Grinch Stole Christmas "How the Grinch Stole Christmas is definitely my favorite. It's such a beautiful story. I love the music, and Boris Karloff's narration is just perfect. It makes me cry every time I watch it (but in a good way). Chuck Jones was a genius!" — lizzygilly | Photo Credits: TNT" style="margin:0 5px 5px" />How the Grinch Stole Christmas

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas is definitely my favorite. It's such a beautiful story. I love the music, and Boris Karloff's narration is just perfect. It makes me cry every time I watch it (but in a good way). Chuck Jones was a genius!" — lizzygilly [16 photos]