Was Lady Gaga the biggest entertainment story of 2010?
Lady Gaga accepts Video of the Year from Cher, right, at the MTV Video Music Awards in September. Photo credit: Matt Sayles/AP Photo
CNN has counted down the top entertainment stories of 2010, and coming in at No. 1 was Lady Gaga, who had an amazing year with big sales, award recognition and a meat dress.
The other top stories on CNN’s list:
2. Mel Gibson’s relationship problems
3. Charlie Sheen’s troubles
4. Lindsay Lohan’s troubles
5. Celebrity breakups — the channel listed Sandra Bullock, Eva Longoria Parker and the Scarlett Johansson-Ryan Reynolds split
6. The popularity of “Jersey Shore”
7. Bristol Palin’s performance on “Dancing With the Stars”
8. The Conan O’Brien-Jay Leno drama at NBC
9. The shakeup in judges at “American Idol”
10. Michael Douglas’ battle against cancer
Why is it that trouble makes such a big impression? I think Betty White’s incredible year was bigger news than the problems of Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan.
Other great entertainment stories: Kathryn Bigelow of “The Hurt Locker” was the first woman to win the best director Oscar. Jackie Evancho wowed the nation via “America’s Got Talent.” “Lost” ended its run in a way that had viewers talking. “Avatar” became the biggest hit in movie history and reignited an interest in 3D. “The Walking Dead” created a sensation with just six episodes about a zombie apocalypse.
Did the CNN list leave you gaga?