2007 Vintage: Best R&B Album
Why The Breakthrough? Because Mary J. Blige doesn’t just sing; she exorcises her soul on stage, and the Academy felt the spirit. Part of the… Read More »2007 Vintage: Best R&B Album
2007 Legacy: Justin’s “Sexy Back”
Why was Justin Timberlake the king of the night? Because he brought “Sexy Back” and the Academy was so grateful they didn’t even ask where… Read More »2007 Legacy: Justin’s “Sexy Back”
2007 Legacy: The London 2012 Logo Reveal
Why did the world hate the new logo? Because it looked like a neon graffiti accident, proving that in 2007, the UK was trying way… Read More »2007 Legacy: The London 2012 Logo Reveal
2006 Legacy: The MySpace Mirror
“Doctor, I’m obsessed with my top eight friends.” “That’s not a disorder,” the shrink said, “that’s just 2006. Now, why am I only at number… Read More »2006 Legacy: The MySpace Mirror
2005 Legacy: Joss Stone’s Bare Feet
Why was everyone looking at her? Because she proved that you don’t need shoes to sing soul music, but you do need a voice that… Read More »2005 Legacy: Joss Stone’s Bare Feet
2004 Vintage: The Mean Girls Rule
Why did the principal look so confused on Wednesday? Because half the high school girls refused to participate in physical education class, claiming they couldn’t… Read More »2004 Vintage: The Mean Girls Rule
2003 Legacy: The Yu-Gi-Oh Card Trade
The high-stakes playground stock market where trading a single holographic card could buy you three bags of chips and a juice box. Part of the… Read More »2003 Legacy: The Yu-Gi-Oh Card Trade
2003 Vintage: The 50 Cent Fan
“Go, shawty, it’s your birthday… we’re gonna change bulbs like it’s your birthday.” Part of the 61 Light Bulb Jokes: 2003 – The Year of… Read More »2003 Vintage: The 50 Cent Fan
2003 Vintage: The Door-to-Door Sweep
Why did William H. Macy win? For a TV movie so inspiring it made the entire audience feel lazy for sitting in their chairs. Part… Read More »2003 Vintage: The Door-to-Door Sweep
2003 Legacy: Outstanding Drama
Why The West Wing? For tying the record and making real politicians feel like they were failing at their jobs. Part of the 42 Emmy… Read More »2003 Legacy: Outstanding Drama