Looking back on the year of 2010, there are many media stories that are real standouts. It can be hard to remember what happened in a year, and what technically counted as last year's news, which is why so many magazines, websites and newspapers like to compile lists for us. These lists remind people of where they were and what they were doing when scandal, controversy and intrigue hit the media stands. See if you agree with the latest poll ranking some of the top scandals of the year.
The world of late night television was turned upside down this year when Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno swapped shifts. When O'Brien left in a big huff, Leno took over his spot and ratings suffered for all involved. Now, O'Brien is back on TBS (although fans may need cable or satellite TV to catch his show now) and running a successful late night comedy program. Looks like O'Brien is still having the last laugh with his big settlement dollars and hot new show! Of course, the mere millions are nothing next to what James Cameron earned off his sci-fi epic film "Avatar" that spent many weeks and months in theaters across the country this year. Another big seller? The iPad released by Apple and Steve Jobs. Revolutionizing the way people use mobile technology seems to be all in a day's work for Jobs who is behind the iPod, iPhone and now the iPad.
KATE MIDDLETON
Other top headlines in satellite TV news included the changing way the world works, like the move towards merger of television and internet. People are using the two more and more interchangeably each day, and the world is starting to take notice. It's easier and more legal to get a hold of media all the time, including tracks from the Beatles who have finally been released on iTunes. Tying in the internet, television media and Steve Jobs, the Beatles had a record worthy first week of sales online.
Some celebrities personal lives made it on the list. When Sandra Bullock won an Oscar it was surely one of the highlights of a lifetime, followed by a very public divorce and cheating scandal which was surely one of her personal lows. A new marriage is in the works however, on the other side of the pond, where Prince William (one of the most swinging bachelors of all time) has decided to tie the knot with Kate Middleton, a longtime girlfriend. Although more of a professional relationship, Larry King will be saying goodbye to his first love, his satellite TV spot, this year with Piers Morgan coming in to take over. Over on Fox another successful Brit will be leaving as Simon Cowell bows out of "American Idol," his brainchild and one of the most popular programs on TV. Finally, millions of fans had a bittersweet reaction to the end of the super-series "Lost," the finale of which generated more questions than answers for many dedicated viewers. Think those aren't the year's top media stories? Get online and weigh in on some polls for yourself!
Satellite TV Looks at the Top Media Stories of 2010
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KATE MIDDLETON
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