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- Michael Jackson's Death Tops MTV News' 'Top 9 Of '09' Moments
- Lady Gaga, 'New Moon,' Obama Rocked Our 2009
- Chris Brown, Kanye West And Tiger Woods Lead 2009 Scandals
- Miley Cyrus, Chris Brown, Others Make Top Twitter News In 2009
| Michael Jackson's Death Tops MTV News' 'Top 9 Of '09' Moments Posted: 31 Dec 2009 07:55 AM PST Chris Brown and Rihanna, Kanye West's VMA stage rush, and President Obama's inauguration also made the list.
Looking back on 2009, it's hard to believe that all the madness, sadness, scandal, success and mayhem was contained in a mere 365 days. This year we swung from the depths of grief with the death of Michael Jackson to the heights of history during President Barack Obama's inauguration and back down to the bottom thanks to the Tiger Woods scandal and Kanye West's VMAs bum-rush of Taylor Swift. There were, of course, plenty of other high points, from the insanity surrounding the "Twilight Saga: New Moon" release and the breathless chatter about Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's alleged relationship, to the hilarity of the Eminem/Brüno incident at the MTV Movie Awards. The pulsing soundtrack to the whole maddening mess was provided, of course, by MTV News' Woman of the Year, Lady Gaga.
We tried to be everywhere for you this year, covering all the major events and news stories, offering the first peeks at videos and listens to the hottest albums while spending way more time than we would like to think about monitoring celebrity Twitter accounts. But, after careful consideration, we've boiled down the "Top 9 of '09" events that rocked our world this year. Here's the countdown: 9. Miley Cyrus Quits Twitter 8. Brüno Lands On Eminem 7. Lady Gaga Makes Her Mark 6. "New Moon" Fever Strikes
5. Tiger Woods Falls From Grace 4. Barack Obama Becomes President 3. Kanye West Interrupts Taylor Swift Onstage 2. Chris Brown Assaults Rihanna 1. Michael Jackson Dies | ||
| Lady Gaga, 'New Moon,' Obama Rocked Our 2009 Posted: 31 Dec 2009 07:55 AM PST A disco queen, a vampire tale and an American story were this year's supernova-like phenomena.
Despite our best efforts, we here at MTV News are creatures of many and varied obsessions, and 2009 offered plenty of fuel for our fanatical fires. Over the past 364 days, we've feverishly monitored Twitter feeds to find out about everything from the latest Tiger Woods girlfriend count to the breaking updates on Michael Jackson's death and what Disney movie an under-the-weather Miley Cyrus is watching at any given moment. Those diversions were all well and good, but there were three supernova-like phenomena that sapped most of our attention this year, each one offering a unique snapshot of what makes America the pop-culture epicenter of the planet.
This was the year that the nonsense word "gaga" became more than just a bit of baby-talk, when a "new moon" was not just something to stare at on a cold winter's night and, perhaps most importantly, a calendar cycle that began with the inauguration of an American president unlike any this country has seen before. "New Moon" And that's all before the movie actually hit screens in November and smashed records with a $142 million opening weekend. And, of course, we're going to do it all over again this year in the ramp-up to "Eclipse." Lady Gaga But within months, the most outrageous pop star since Madonna had us all transfixed with her signature mix of dark disco, futuristic fashion and provocative stage shows. Gaga became an instant global celebrity seemingly overnight, but it's hard to remember someone who has taken to the spotlight as quickly and as effectively as the former bar singer born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
She wowed us with her virtual death at the VMAs, did it again at the AMAs with a bizarre, bottle-smashing piece of performance art and raised more than eyebrows with the provocative video for the first single from her recent The Fame Monster EP, "Bad Romance." In between, she went from opening for the Pussycat Dolls to collaborating with fellow buzz act Wale, reaching out to her fervent gay following often, hooking up with Beyoncé, getting props from Madonna and ending the year with the over-the-top Monster Ball tour. Add in a hookup with Adam Lambert, a visit with the queen of England and a Billboard record for becoming the first artist in the 17-year history of the Pop Songs chart to land four #1 singles from a debut, and you have a pretty good year for Ms. Gaga. Barack Obama The party began the day before with the massive "We Are One" concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial featuring Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Will.I.Am, Shakira, Usher and Stevie Wonder and was capped by the former Illinois senator's rousing address to a nation in the midst of a historic financial meltdown. The celebrations continued into the night, including MTV's own "Be the Change" youth inaugural ball with Fall Out Boy, Kanye West and a special appearance by the new president. Once the confetti had been swept up, Obama got to work trying to patch up relations with the Muslim world, worked overtime to bail out banks and re-energize the U.S. economy, won the Nobel Peace Prize and pushed hard to pass his signature health care legislation, promising coverage to 30 million more Americans. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists | ||
| Chris Brown, Kanye West And Tiger Woods Lead 2009 Scandals Posted: 31 Dec 2009 07:55 AM PST These three men are no doubt hoping for a fresh start in 2010.
They were quite simply the most infamous moments of the year — Chris Brown's assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna, Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift's VMA acceptance speech and the lurid details of Tiger Woods' adultery. Each incident made us look at the stars involved a little differently. Chris Brown was the rising Prince of Pop, a gifted singer and dancer with an easy charm about him and a childlike eagerness to please. His fall from grace was startling, as word spread he assaulted Rihanna on the eve of the 2009 Grammy Awards. Fans were split in the aftermath, debating who was at fault — but once a police photo of Rihanna taken after Brown punched and bit her was posted on TMZ.com, opinions changed.
The sweet-faced "Forever" crooner not only crossed the line, he grossly trampled over it. His actions confounded and confused fans. Brown and Rihanna's relationship went on a topsy-turvy trip in the wake of the incident. There was word they would be collaborating on a song together about the ordeal, which later proved to be false. The couple reunited briefly in Miami in an attempt to mend their relationship, but the pressure was too much — from fans, from family and, most importantly, from each other. Brown avoided jail time, but he wasn't let off the hook. The entertainer was forced to submit to counseling, community labor service and a five-year probation period, which coincides with a judge-imposed mandate to stay away from Rihanna at all costs. He's done all he can to rehabilitate his image, from interviews with CNN and MTV News to launching charitable endeavors to engaging in a fan-appreciation tour. So far Brown's been able to win back some of the trust he lost from the public, though the process has been arduous and perhaps slower than he expected. The same can't be said for Kanye West.
He's endured a trying time in his life with the death of his mother and the fallout from his broken engagement. Both experiences inspired his last album, 808s & Heartbreak, where West was more muted, choosing to sing through Auto-Tune more than rap on the project. 'Ye has often been revered for his talent, but through his heartache he became embraced by fans — Jay-Z's little brother was growing up. But a streak of immaturity placed Kanye in the public's dog house. The scene was the 2009 Video Music Awards and Taylor Swift had just won Best Female Video. The country superstar took to the stage and before she had the chance to say much, West swooped. He grabbed her microphone as he protested her win. "Yo, Taylor, I'mma let you finish," he began, words that would be parodied for months after. Pink was not happy, the audience booed him, Beyoncé was shocked, and even President Barack Obama eventually weighed in, calling his fellow Chicagoan a "jackass." Kanye apologized profusely in the aftermath — to Taylor personally and then again later on Jay Leno's talk show. He's since retreated from the limelight, saying he still needs time to deal with his emotions in the wake of his mother's death. If only Tiger Woods could get away. He has, of course — since he was involved in a minor car accident, the famed golfer has been in hiding. But his name, image and mistresses have been plastered all over the news. The golfing champion was a marketing jackpot, with a winning pedigree on the links and an inspiring backstory: mixed-heritage California kid makes good, marries a Swedish model and lives happily ever after. That is until texts, voice mails and e-mail messages to and from various women made their way into the tabloids and gossip rags. Suddenly the squeaky-clean image Woods had projected fell apart. Current reports suggest that Woods and his wife are headed for divorce, attempting to reconcile, moving overseas and more — no one really knows the truth yet. But amid the litany of women that the golfer allegedly bedded, Tiger continues to keep quiet. All three, for certain, are looking for a fresh slate in 2010. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists | ||
| Miley Cyrus, Chris Brown, Others Make Top Twitter News In 2009 Posted: 31 Dec 2009 07:55 AM PST Death of pop icon Michael Jackson actually caused the micro-blogging site to crash this year.
A Twitter feed, where you subscribe to other people's musings, be it a celebrity or a friend (or both, as it often seems on Twitter), is sort of like the locker room segment from the old Nickelodeon series "You Can't Do That on Television." Twitterers take turns firing off virtual quips, ranging from the informed (a comment on current events) to the mundane ("Making dinner. AKA a peanut butter and jelly :-)") to the highly impractical (Diddy's boast of marathon tantric sex sessions), before retreating back to the real world, where their every utterance might not be as well received or interesting as they are on Twitter.
It's an experience through which the walls of celebrity seem broken down while simultaneously remaining sturdily in place in the real world. It can feel safe for celebs who are generally averse to being open in the press. It creates new connections between stars and fans, revealing candid information about daily routines, among other things. But while the jokesters from "You Can't Do That ..." were often reciting scripted lines, some artists often shared feelings that didn't always jibe with their public personas. Whether it was Chris Brown publicly pining for his former flame Rihanna, or Miley Cyrus being self-conscious about her appearance, the freedom of the micro-blogging site eventually was lost for some celebrities, replaced with what seemed to them like a swarm of Twitter paparazzi — RSS feeds replaced cameras, and bloggers had plenty of content to drive traffic to their own URLs. Some celebrity tweets became headlines. But while Brown and Cyrus ended up canceling their accounts, others became emboldened by Twitter. Take Pink, for example, who never seems at a loss for words. She promptly responded to Kanye West's Video Music Awards stunt of interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech. "Kanye west is the biggest piece of sh-- on earth. Quote me," the rock chick wrote. And she wasn't the only one annoyed with his antics. Katy Perry may have even one-upped her musical counterpart. "F--- you Kanye," she wrote. "It's like [you] stepped on a kitten." John Mayer, Ricky Martin, NBA star Chris Paul, Ryan Seacrest and a host of other people also logged on to take their shots at Kanye. "OMG" moments, however, weren't limited to the VMAs. Events like the MTV Movie Awards and the passing of pop icon Michael Jackson also brought out the best in Twitter. The Gloved One's passing, in fact, was among the biggest trending topics on Twitter all year. News of MJ's death rattled the site. Twitterers found themselves locked out of the site as the company's servers weren't able to handle the surge of traffic.
In the past 12 months, it's like a new Titanic-sized living room was created where instead of your crazy uncle saying inappropriate things at the most inopportune time, it was Diddy. People like Ashton Kutcher now lead the day's conversations on Twitter. For better or worse, Twitter took over in 2009, and as the new year rolls along, expect more of the same. Miley Cyrus, who once tweeted simply, "TWEET! TWEET! TWEET! I JUST TWITTERED. I LOVE TWEETIN'," may have left the popular service, but here's hoping more artists embrace it and fans keep following them and speaking their minds. And you don't even have to be stuffed in a locker to do so. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
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