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- Hey everyone, I'm your host Elizabeth Stanton
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and welcome to Popstars Best of 2022.
For this hour long special,
we'll be deep diving into all of the best moments
from pop culture in entertainment this year.
Popstar readers have sent us all their top picks
and we have tallied the votes and narrowed it down
to the top five for all of your favorite categories.
Speaking of top picks, I'm here in the Bahamas
on Paradise Island at the incredible Atlantis Resort,
which our readers are declaring
as the best family vacation resort of 2022,
back to back years, so congratulations to Atlantis.
I have quite a few places to be today,
but before I start, let's take a look
at what we can expect this next hour.
We have the top movie, video games, new TV shows,
returning TV shows, songs
and artists, new albums, viral moments and more.
We also have an amazing panel
who'll be helping us with our countdowns.
All right here, on our Popstar's best of 2022.
Let's get started.
I'm here in front of the Mayan Temple Shark Tanks.
I don't know about you, but when I think of sharks,
I think of Jaws,
one of the most well-known movies of all time.
So, what better time to start our countdown for movies?
Movie theaters have been thriving
and back with all new experiences
and as some directors say,
"Seeing their movies and theaters just makes the
experience so much better."
And honestly, with this list, I have to agree.
Here are the top five movies with theatrical releases.
Starting with number five on our countdown,
we have the haunting and downright
of horrifying thriller, Smile.
- After seeing a traumatic and very strange incident,
Doctor Rose Cotter starts experiencing horrifying events
she can't explain.
- It's smiling at me.
Carl?
- And heads up.
They are truly horrifying.
This is not for the faint of heart.
- Smile is that perfect combo of horror
and psychological thriller
that has you at the edge of your seat.
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- Here at number four, we have the return
to the long awaited Black Panther series
and one of the latest editions to the MCU.
Here's Black Panther, Wakanda Forever.
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- We are back to the magical
and high-tech land in the Marvel cinematic universe
with the sequel to a fan favorite, Wakanda Forever.
- Chadwick Bozeman was one of those
once in a generation actors,
and to see him honored in such an emotionally charged movie
was something fans of Black Panther
and the actor definitely needed.
- Let's be honest, Marvel rarely misses
and this one could have gone sideways
but it was made tastefully and is truly a spectacle
for superhero fans and regular movie goers alike.
- At number three, Elvis may have left the building
but he is back in theaters with this incredible biopic
you don't wanna miss.
- [Movie Narrator] The greatest show on Earth.
- The movie Navigates the stars rise to fame.
- [Deep Male Voice] I watched that skinny boy transform.
- Complicated relationships
and one of the most important people in his life, Priscilla.
Not to mention some incredible musical performances.
- Austin Butler perfectly captures the King's dance moves.
- I can't move, I can't sing.
- And Tom Hanks definitely pulls off what we all imagine
a music manager would be like back in the day.
- We are two odd, lonely children reaching for eternity.
- [Movie Narrator] Elvis has left the building.
- Number two, we have one of the most anticipated movies
of all times, James Cameron's Avatar sequel.
Need I say more?
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- Set more than a decade after the first movie
we see the Sully family, Jake, Ney'tiri,
and their kids interact with this visually stunning world
and witness how far they're willing to go
to protect each other.
- From riding flying beasts to sea beasts
and using weapons like spears, bow and arrows.
We see the Na'vi people fight yet another battle
in the war against human invading.
- And this time we are back with bigger weapons,
Navy ships, robot mech suits and a bad attitude.
- And now placed all the way at our number one spot.
This isn't just another incredible movie.
This is the first time I've personally seen an iconic movie
with a sequel that does it justice.
Here's Top Gun Maverick.
(soft music)
- Over 30 years after his time at Top Gun,
Maverick is serving as a US Navy test pilot.
- It's up to Maverick to train an all new crew
of elite Super Hornet pilots with one mission in mind,
training his pilots
and his fly first, ask questions, and
think later mentality
causes some tension at first, to say the least.
- What the hell?
(plane engine roaring)
- Good morning aviators.
- [Man In White Jacket]This is warfare
that nobody has seen before, not even Maverick.
- It's an incredible movie.
And to see Tom Cruise and Miles Teller share the screen,
it's an absolute delight.
Rooster and Maverick share a story for the ages.
Check it out.
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- From the cinema to our couches,
you can watch movies just about anywhere.
And now with streaming more popular than ever
the quality of these films is skyrocketing.
Let's take a look at this year's top five streaming movies.
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At number five, the iconic,
nearly everyone's favorite Halloween tradition
of watching Hocus Pocus
now has a sequel to create a spooky movie marathon.
Here's Hocus Pocus 2.
- The Sanderson sisters are back
with the long awaited Hocus Pocus 2.
- Yes Salem, we're back!
- Seeing Sarah Jessica Parker,
Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy back
with their hilarious antics,
Wreaking havoc once again on Salem
is something I never knew I needed.
- Spread out.
(whistling)
- And the movie answers the question,
how does a witch get around once you can't find a broom?
The answer, Roomba.
(screaming)
- With number four, we have Charize Theron
starring in this fairytale story turned nightmare.
Perfect for the lover of all things magical,
here's The School for Good and Evil.
(soft mystical singing)
- They always say to be careful what you wish for.
And this movie showcases exactly that.
- The school for good and evil,
where the true story behind every great fairy tale begins.
- The school is split into heroes and villains
that go on to create the fairy tales we all know today.
- The school for good trains the heroes,
the school for evil, the villains.
- Can the school survive the battle that ultimately ensues
between the good class and the bad class?
And more importantly, can they come together
to beat the most evil villain of them all?
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- For number three, Daniel Craig is back in a suit
but this time less action movie, more mystery.
Here's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
- Benoit Blanc travels to Greece for another case
featuring yet another star studded cast.
- Benoit Blanc the detective?
- Detective Benoit winds up having to find out
which one of these friends is the killer
and he's gotta do it fast before more people get killed.
(gunshots) (screaming)
- Holy--
- Glass Onion is filled with an all-star cast
led by Edward Norton and Daniel Craig.
But I have to say Dave Batista was a pleasant surprise.
- Uh, uh, uh, deal with it.
- From what was supposed to be games,
turned real life murder to chase's,
interrogations, court cases,
and some serious sleuthing from Benoit,
viewers are in for a treat.
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- At number two we have Mila Kunis
whose life flips upside down
in an ironically named feature film,
The Luckiest Girl Alive.
- Mila Kunis stars in a film where her perfect life
comes crashing down.
- Honey, get out!
- Don't touch me!
- Ani has it all.
She's about to get her dream job
and get married to her dream guy.
When her old high school teacher,
Mister Larson comes back into her life.
- I'm this close to the life no one thought I deserved.
- Nobody knows if she was an accomplice or a victim.
- All of Ani's lies for her protection or others,
who knows why she's told them.
And meanwhile the whole time
we are wondering the same thing.
- I don't know what's me and what part I invented.
- Luckiest Girl Alive is an explosive, mysterious,
dramatic masterpiece that you don't wanna miss.
(violin music)
- Finally, for the number one streaming movie of the year
we have Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill
back at it again with the sequel
to their Sherlock Universe adaptation.
Here's Enola Holmes 2.
(rock music)
- Now a detective for hire,
Enola is on her very first case.
- I would be a detective in my own right.
- And just like Sherlock, her methods are unconventional.
(surprised shouting)
- Dare I ask?
- But maybe Enola would do a better job explaining it.
- Perhaps I should explain.
- Actually, I'll take this one.
Enola is tasked with finding a young girl's missing sister,
- My sister, she disappeared a week ago.
- But there proves to be more to this story
than a simple disappearance.
Both Enola and Sherlock wind up on two cases
they think are totally separate until well, they aren't.
(Enola screaming)
- You. - You.
- We see Enola in her natural habitat,
surveying the streets, questioning leads,
to going out of her comfort zone, attending balls and galas.
Oh, and of course, epic fight scenes.
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- Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavil did it again.
And honestly, if you haven't seen the first one,
go see that and then Marathon right into the sequel.
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- Stick around.
We'll be right back with the top TV shows of the year
next on Popstar's Best of 2022.
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Television production is getting bigger
and better every year,
and we can all agree we are living in the golden era
of television,
but with so many new shows coming out
on what feels like a daily basis,
where do we even start?
Well, let's make it easy on you.
Here are our top five new TV shows of 2022.
Starting with number five,
we have a show that puts celebrity smack
in the middle of a murder mystery
with a taste of improv and real reactions.
Just wait and see what's in store with Murderville.
- Getting to play along
trying to solve the mystery
alongside these hilarious celebrity guests is a blast.
And it's one of the most engaging shows
I've seen in a long time.
- Will Arnett is the detective who just can't seem
to keep partner, so he is cycling through trainee
after trainee, like the hilarious Ken Jeong,
Conan O'Brien, Kumail Nanjiani,
Annie Murphy and Marshawn Lynch.
Each trainee has one goal,
figure out who did the crime.
- You ready to solve a crime?
- I'm Ready.
- Scream it!
- I'm ready to solve a crime.
- Let's go!
- What's hilarious about this is
you get these special guests
who have no idea what they are doing,
while all these actors around them are setting the scene
and each guest is just improving their way
through these scenes
all with different reactions and hilarious antics.
- You're supposed to gasp.
(gasping sound)
Weird gasp.
(laughter)
- The show has such a raw and genuine feel
and you can tell that everyone had a blast making this show.
- Who are you?
- I'm Vinny the champ.
- No, he's Vinny the foreigner.
(laughter)
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- Supernatural is one of the most long-standing shows
with a cult-like following.
But where would Sam and Dean be,
had their parents never met?
Let's take a look at number four.
The Winchesters.
- Supernatural fans can finally rejoice
as Dean tells the story of how his parents,
John and Mary met.
- I'm Mary.
- It's nice to officially meet you, Mary.
You're looking for your dad too, right?
- Dean wants to uncover the truth behind his parents
and how they came together.
And to do that, he's gotta go back to Lawrence
and more importantly, give viewers a glance back in time
to see how John and Mary came to be.
- It all started when John came back from the war
and met a Demon and Mary who proves to be a bit feisty,
(groaning and punching)
- Stop helping!
- Mary and John together fight demons
and solve the mystery behind her dad's disappearance.
But they don't have to do it alone.
They have some fellow hunter friends
to help exorcize these demons.
- Come on, rookie.
Learn something.
(funky music)
- Ah, nothing more hydrating than holy water.
- If you miss the old supernatural as much as I do,
do yourself a favor and watch The Winchesters.
It's a fresh and fun take on the series
with just as much action, drama, and well, demons.
(eerie music)
- Now at number three, Tatiana Maslany is going green,
but not in like an environmental way.
More in the superhero lawyer realm as she stars in
She-Hulk Attorney at Law.
- Tatiana Maslany is absolutely amazing in this role.
From the fourth wall breaks to her incredible comedic timing
to her She-Hulk transformations kicking villain butt
and being a fierce female lawyer.
What's not to like?
- What's it like being related to the Hulk
and then waking up a superhero?
(loud horn)
(cracking and shouting)
- Let's find out.
- Bruce Banner does his best to teach Jen
the ways of being a superhero, but honestly,
she has her own way of doing things
and proves to be way better at handling being a Hulk
than Bruce when he first became one.
- Being a Hulk asks for balance.
- She-Hulk is fun, quick witted.
- We do things by the book.
- Book of Hashadu?
- No, the book of American Laws.
- You can't afford to miss this one.
- Here at number two,
we have the Star Wars latest installment
with the original series, Andor.
- You can tell that Andor was made by the team
behind the Bourne franchise because it brings this dark
and gritty suspenseful feel that we just have not seen
in the Star Wars franchise.
- Call it what you will.
- Lets call it war.
- The show is centered around Cassian who grew up
on a barely populated planet with humble beginnings.
His past haunts him.
- Now the empire is after him
but he finds some inspiring allies in the rebellion.
- Cassian Andor.
Wouldn't you rather give it all to something real?
- Can Cassian escape the empire's clutches?
Protect himself and his family,
and whether he wants to or not,
start a revolution?
- This is what revolution looks like.
(dramatic music)
- And number one, with all the buzz it is no surprise
we have the Game of Throne spinoff,
House of the Dragon.
(dramatic music)
- Game of Thrones may be over
but there are still so many stories left
in the George R.R. Martin Universe,
specifically everyone's favorite magical beast riders,
the Targaryens.
- All of the performances are absolutely amazing
as per usual with the franchise.
But Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
steals every scene he's in,
coincidentally while he tries to steal the iron thrown.
- War is afoot.
- The show follows Rhaenyra's pursuit
of being accepted as Queen.
Daemon's ambitions of being king,
the high towers devious plots, epic battles
and dragons.
Lots of dragons.
(dragon growling)
- From the best new shows,
let's go over to the ones that fans rave over
year after year,
with our top five returning shows.
Starting with Jared Padalecki,
who is back with another season
of the Walker Texas Ranger reboot,
which has had fans raving for what now?
Its third season.
Here's number five, Walker.
(cowboy music)
- Cordell Walker is a family man.
The only problem is like all families, there's some drama.
- He would move heaven and earth for this family.
- But Walker isn't only battling family drama,
he's also dealing with workplace drama
and with his job that involves well,
being kidnapped and dealing with PTSD.
- Those kidnappers took a piece of you.
- So this is a war hero, huh?
- After being kidnapped and perceived missing,
will Cordell escape and reconnect with his family?
Will the internal family drama get sorted out?
You're just gonna have to watch to see.
- Let's all welcome back Ranger Cordell Walker.
- Next at number four, we have season two
of this dark comedy that brings to life
a futuristic approach to the,
well, afterlife.
Here's Upload.
- [Male Voice] Welcome to upload, your digital afterlife.
- Have you ever been dead in a virtual afterlife?
And then your ex-girlfriend come to the afterlife
causing the weirdest love triangle between the two of you?
- Ingrid gave up everything and uploaded for me.
- If so, you'll really relate to season two of upload.
- From luxury to activities, virtual babies, talking dogs,
- And you often express your feelings as anger.
- AI concierge services, gambling
and you name it, they have it.
But the worst part is there is still social media
in the afterlife.
- Welcome to Upload.
- With number three,
we have the return of what was originally supposed to be
a limited series but now it's back with a second season
and I hope they keep it coming.
Here's season two of the White Lotus.
(dramatic music)
- We are back to television's favorite resort,
the White Lotus, except this one's in Sicily.
(opera singing)
- Welcome to the White Lotus in Sicily.
- You get all the usual luxuries you can expect.
Yacht excursions, bottomless drinks,
couples romantic getaways, amazing restaurants,
beautiful beaches.
Oh and the drama.
That's kind of part of the package.
- Somehow when at the White Lotus
no matter what you came to do
there's always some sort of catastrophe.
- And as always, Jennifer Coolidge is absolutely hilarious
and just overall amazing in this show.
- Whenever I stay at a White Lotus
I always have a memorable time.
Always.
(opera music)
- Now at number two, we all fell in love with Jason Bateman
as Marty Bird and the rest of the Bird family back in 2017.
Well, this year marks the final season of the epic
action packed drama, here's Ozark.
(upbeat music)
- Man. Ozark is just one of those shows where you truly
never know what's going to happen.
Characters are killed off,
plans you thought were going to work out, fall through.
And despite how much this family does wrong
you still wind up rooting for 'em.
- Ruth, don't get yourself killed.
- You got riverboat gambling, gunfights,
cartel private jet treatment and the usual
Bird family drama is what you can expect from this season.
- Well not just that,
you get an ending to this incredible series.
This was the final season
and I still can't believe it's over.
- Get out of there!
- Finally, our number one spot goes to the show
we can't believe will be ending next year,
but let's focus on all the madness that happened
in this fan favorite series this year on Stranger Things.
- Stranger Things is back
and now Eleven has a whole new big bad to fight.
The whole friend group is dealing with losses,
separation, and division, new mysteries,
all while just trying to survive school, on top of all that.
- Are we not gonna mention Hopper is in Russian prison
fighting Demogorgans, or that Eleven is being hunted
by basically an army,
while fighting this upside down weird skeleton tentacle guy.
No?
Okay, well all that's happening too.
- Time to get outside and get some fresh air.
We have the top artists and songs of the year
coming up next on Popstar's Best of 2022.
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Welcome back to Popstar's Best of 2022.
I'm your host, Elizabeth Stanton, and now
we're on to music.
Let's take a closer look at 2022 top five musical artists.
Starting with number five.
Finally, we get to include her on this list.
Of course we're talking about Rihanna.
- Well, she has squashed all rumors of a new album
coming this year
but that can't stop her from being on this list
because just having new music is enough for us.
- Now, we may not have a new album
which is devastating honestly,
'cause I need that in my life right now.
But we do have new songs
and Lift Me Up is one of my favorites.
♪ Lift me up ♪
- Next up at number four,
he seems to be going only in one direction
and that is up in the charts.
Here's Harry Styles.
- With the debut of his third studio album,
Harry's House,
he has absolutely
made
2022
his year.
♪ In this world ♪
♪ It's just us ♪
- [Mikalah] Not to mention the incredible movie roles
he's been in as of late.
- I could lose this!
(intense music)
- I don't know how he has time to put out a new album,
tour, sell merch, and be in Marvel movies.
- [Devon] I remember when it was cool
to hate on One Direction
but it is so hard not to like Harry Styles.
(dramatic music)
- Now with number three, we have Queen B herself
who has dropped an incredible album.
We have none other than Beyonce.
- New tours, new music videos, and so much more.
It's so hard not to be a Beyonce stan these days.
- And I mean, talk about a power couple.
Beyonce and Jay-Z are both so successful in their own right.
They're the ultimate couple goals.
(dramatic music)
- We have world famous K-pop band sitting right here
at number two,
BTS.
- If you thought BTS was just a fad,
2022
showcased the exact opposite.
Their latest album, Proof, has skyrocketed.
Breaking records left and right.
(fans cheering)
And let the world know they are a force to be reckoned with.
They're also headed to the army for five years.
- It's devastating that they will be on hiatus until 2025.
We are going to miss them way too much.
(audience clapping)
(dramatic music)
- Finally, number one, we have an artist who breaks records
every time she releases an album
or merch or a music video or goes on tour.
Here's Taylor Swift.
- This year just with the AMA's, she sweeped the award show
with six awards, talk about achievements.
- I cannot
express
how
unbelievable it is to me
that I still get to do this.
- And that is why she's number one on our list.
(dramatic music)
- Music has a way of getting stuck in your head,
singing the lyrics over and over again.
So let's take a look at the top five songs of the year.
(dramatic music)
Starting with number five, pop sensation Charlie Puth
teamed up with BTS star Jung Kook
with their hit song Left and Right.
- Left and Right takes the title literally
especially if you're listening on headphones.
Shifting the track from left to right speaker
it's such a fun track to listen to at home or in the car.
♪ Memories follow me left and right ♪
- The music video was just as engaging as the song.
You have Charlie with his usual awkward dance move
but you add in K-Pop sensation Jung Kook
with a performance as confident as ever.
(dramatic music)
- Now at number four, we have an artist
we have been waiting years for new music from
and now hot off the Wakanda Forever soundtrack
we have Rihanna's, Lift Me Up.
♪ Lift me up ♪
- She's finally back with this beachy, anthemic ballad.
The music video is incredible
and features scenes from the Wakanda Forever movie
as well as RiRi herself doing what can only be described
as an interpretive dance near a bonfire.
- Look, the music video could have been her
on the couch at home.
I'm just happy we finally have new music from Rihanna.
(dramatic music)
- With number three, we dive into a song that was unexpected
from such a bubbly and outspoken person.
This track feels like a page from her journal.
Here's Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift.
- Anti-Hero is a mixture of three different sounds
Swift has been known for.
From the synth pop of 1989, the self-aware subject matter
from Reputation and the lyricism we saw in Evermore.
♪ Hey, that's my man ♪
- The music video was written and directed by Swift herself
and it feels like Stranger Things meets like Scream
as she's being chased by ghosts in sheets.
Only to then be greeted by her party-going alter ego.
♪ It's me ♪
♪ Hi, I'm the problem, it's me ♪
- And also one of the strangest funerals
I've ever seen where you see siblings fighting
over the inheritance left to a cat.
- But who got the beach house?
- She's having it turned into a cat sanctuary.
- What? Cats don't even like the beach!
(dramatic music)
- Here at number two, we have an artist who every time
she drops a song, it just feels like the anthem of the ages
until she releases another.
Here's About Time by Lizzo.
♪ It's about damn time ♪
- The video is hilarious.
Just like Lizzo.
- We all knew she could dance, but this has to be some
of my favorite choreography she's ever done.
♪ One to get down ♪
♪ Mm, that's how I feel right now ♪
- And the outfits are great.
From gray sweats to a sparkly blue one piece
dancing on disco, light up walkways.
No matter what she's wearing
or where she's dancing,
Lizzo absolutely kills it.
(dramatic music)
- Now sitting up at our number one spot, we have
a song that has taken over social media, the airwaves
and our hearts, Sam Smith and Kim Petras with Unholy.
♪ Doing something unholy ♪
- Sam Smith and Kim Petras came together
with one of the best collaborations of the year.
Kim absolutely switches it up with her rap like vocals
and it's honestly a song that you just have to
put on repeat.
♪ He always call me 'cause I never cause no drama ♪
- From the intro, I was hooked.
And then you go into Sam's incredible vocals
and you can't help but hang on to every word.
♪ A lucky, lucky girl ♪
♪ Doing something unholy ♪
(dramatic music)
- Next up, we're counting down the best albums
and fashion moments of the year right here
on Pop Star's Best of 2022.
(exciting music)
(upbeat music)
- [Elizabeth] Time to Break down the best albums of 2022.
So much incredible music has dropped
over the last 12 months
but we wanted to highlight some absolute standouts.
So let's jump right into our top five albums of the year.
(dramatic music)
Starting with number five, we have his latest album
that fans have on repeat, Harry Styles, Harry's House.
(Late Night Talking by Harry Styles playing)
- Harry Styles is back at it again with his latest album
and his lyrics seem so much more personal
than 90% of pop songs.
♪ Holding me back ♪
♪ Gravity's holding me back ♪
- Whether you are a fan of his music or not
his latest album is definitely one worth listening to.
- Fans have been waiting over two years for this album
and it absolutely did not disappoint.
And you can tell by the reception he's
been getting on tour.
(audience cheering)
- Fret not, we're back.
(audience cheering)
(dramatic music)
- Up next at number four,
we have Drake's second album of the year.
This time a collaboration
with fellow rap artist 21 Savage, with Her Loss.
- Drake and 21 Savage are the perfect mix.
Drake is a little softer and has less of an edge
which allows 21 to be the perfect juxtaposition
to make absolute bangers.
- With all of their hit songs, was a collaborative album
between these two really such a surprise?
- Honestly, I can't think of a bad song on the album
so hats off to them.
(dramatic music)
- Now at number three, we have an album that acts not
as a goodbye, but as a see you later with BTS's Proof.
(singing in a foreign language)
♪ I swear ♪
- Proof serves as a trip down memory lane
for all the fans who have been riding
with them since day one.
It's more than just a best of album
but more of a curated approach to all their pasts
and the memories they have made together.
- It is the perfect way to end this first chapter
of the group's career and as we wait for new music in 2025,
it will be the best place to come back to
and remember all of the amazing memories us fans have had.
(dramatic music)
- Here at number two on our countdown,
it's one of her most personal albums to date
and an absolute hit with her fans,
we have Midnights by Taylor Swift.
♪ Hi, I'm the problem, it's me ♪
- Midnights is the return of the Taylor Swift era
where her songs are like reading from her diary.
It's so personal.
- Right from the opening track you were put
on a journey through her personal life and how
she feels navigating relationships,
fame, friends, family and more.
If you are a true Swifty, it's almost
like you're getting all the info you've ever wanted.
♪ I wake up screaming from dreaming ♪
♪ One day I'll watch as you're leaving ♪
♪ 'Cause you got tired of my scheming ♪
(dramatic music)
- And now at number one, she's hard to beat
and all the artists on this countdown are just happy to be
on the same list as her.
We have the iconic Beyonce with her album Renaissance.
- Renaissance is Beyonce's seventh solo album
and not only is it amazing, but she announced it as act one
of a trilogy, which means we get two more Beyonce albums
and I could not be happier about that.
- When I see Beyonce has put out new music
I listen to it, simple as that.
I think that's how it is for everyone.
- When you thought she couldn't get any better
the Queen did.
Experimenting with all new songs,
the album is totally new and unexpected.
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- This year was filled with premieres
where celebs all walked the red carpet.
And with that, all the amazing outfits that come with it.
So let's count down the top fashion moments.
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Starting off with number five,
we have Daniel Kaluuya wearing head to toe, Prada.
- I know this is a men's jacket, but it's Prada
and I say anyone can wear it, and by anyone,
I also mean me.
I'll take one.
- If anyone can pull this off, it's Daniel.
And you can tell when he's on the red carpet,
he is definitely feeling his outfit.
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- At number four, she's not only known for her music
she's also known for her iconic looks.
And earlier this year with a baby on the way
we're taking a closer look at her maternity fashion.
Here's Rihanna.
- Oftentimes maternity wear is made to conceal the baby bump
but RiRi decided to showcase it
in so many runway appearances and magazine covers
that look absolutely stunning.
- Of course, it's Rihanna.
She has her own fashion line.
This is what she does.
She does fashion right, so we could expect nothing less.
Next!
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- With number three, we have a dress you'd have to be
hard pressed to miss scrolling through your feed.
Here's Bella Hadid.
- Tailors everywhere are shaking.
How can you compete with a dress
that is literally sprayed onto your body?
- Okay, I just wish I had this airbrush machine at home.
The number of times I've needed a new dress in a rush.
This would've come in so handy for today.
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- Next up at number two, we have Timothée Chalamet
at the Academy Awards with a bold statement piece.
- Timothée Chalamet brought out his inner rockstar baby
at the Academy Awards this year in a black sparkly blazer
without a shirt underneath and looked absolutely amazing.
- Remember when red carpets were like black tie only?
How do we get away with not wearing shirts now?
I mean listen, I'm not judging, I'm just curious.
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- Finally at number one, maybe the most controversial
of them all, but still a moment in fashion history.
Kim Kardashian, bringing back the Marilyn Monroe's
famous gown to the Met Gala.
- Kim Kardashian brought a piece of history
to the Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe's gemmed nude dress.
Now not only is it the most expensive dress
to ever be sold at auction, but to get it
from its home in Florida to Kim's Calabasas home
took multiple guards wearing gloves to get it there.
- To think that a dress needs guards and eyes on it
24/7 is crazy, but it is absolutely iconic.
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- The pool at the Cove is absolutely stunning
but I think it's time I grab some shade
in one of the private cabanas.
We're heading into the top viral moments of the year
so stick around for even more of Pop Star's Best of 2022.
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- Welcome back to Pop Star's Best of 2022.
I'm here in my private cabana at the Cove
every person's dream backdrop for their profile picture.
And speaking of which, let's be honest,
we spent way too much time on social media.
You're probably on it right now.
So let's drop the phone for a moment
and take a look at the top five viral moments of 2022.
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Starting with number five, one of the biggest conspiracies
turned meme, did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine?
- Basically the video circulated
around the internet that made it seem
like Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine in the middle
of an event and it had people going wild.
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- Okay, can anyone clear this up?
Did Harry actually spit on Chris Pine?
- Eventually Harry did clear it up on social media.
- I just popped very quickly to Venice
to spit on Chris Pine.
(audience screaming)
- This will go down as one of Hollywood's
greatest mysteries.
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- Next at number four, we have one of the most viral moments
from the halftime show at the big game
with 50 Cent hanging upside down while performing.
♪ Go, go, go, go ♪
- So, they say the Eminem and 50 Cent beef is over
but something tells me him performing upside down
says otherwise.
- Beef or no beef,
the moment was absolutely hilarious
whether or not it was intended to be.
And the internet did what the internet does,
and made thousands of memes about it.
- If I was 50 Cent, I would have some words with Eminem
after convincing me to perform upside down.
♪ Go shorty, it's your birthday ♪
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- And at number three, just a tad bit more controversy
when Kim Kardashian gave us all advice on work ethic.
- I have the best advice for women in business.
Work.
It seems like nobody wants to work these days.
- You have to- - That's so true.
- Yeah. - You have to surround
yourself with people that wanna work.
- Look, I have no doubt that Kim Kardashian works hard.
It's just I'd rather a female engineer
or doctor tell me that.
I don't know just anyone but Kim,
although she is a lawyer now.
- She did, however, later apologize
which is a rare occurrence.
- Taken out of context but I am,
I'm really sorry if it was received that way.
- Yeah, I think it's hard doing interviews
and things get chopped up and released out of context.
But overall, this wasn't the best look for Kim K
despite her intentions.
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- With number two, we had some shade
or maybe just looking out for a friend.
We'll find out why Cara Delevingne was cut out
of Meg Thee Stallion's photo
from the Billboard Music Awards.
- Basically Megan Thee Stallion took a photo with Doja Cat
and Cara Delevingne, but Cara was making a weird face
as she was most of the night.
So Megan posted the photo with Cara cropped out.
- And the internet went crazy spreading rumors
that the two didn't get along.
- But Cara doesn't think that was the case.
And in an interview she said, I'm weird
and went on to say she just acts goofy in general.
So I think it's safe to assume Megan was just looking
out for Cara and not posting a blurry weird photo of her.
- To be honest, she was probably just cropped
out 'cause she was making a weird face.
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- And sitting at the number one most viral moment we had
the accent that had us all baffled
during a red carpet interview.
Julia Fox and the movie, she was the muse for.
- All of this started on a podcast where she was talking
about being a muse for Uncut Gems and it turned into one
of the most talked about things for the entire year.
- What is a muse?
- I mean, I was Josh Safdie's muse when he wrote Uncut Jams.
- [Interviewer] Right. - Do you know what I mean?
- Like things like that. - [Interviewer] Right.
- I'm no dialect coach and I don't know where Julia is from
but that sounds like a Valley Hill accent to me.
- Uncut Jams. (Devon laughs)
- Uncut Jams. - [Interviewer] Right.
- Either way, as with anything you say or do
even if it's slightly different
the internet will meme you for an eternity.
And Uncut Jams went absolutely viral.
- But she seems to be taking it in stride
and in good spirits.
So good on you, Julia.
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- Coming up next, we have the top video games
of the year right here on Pop Star's Best Of 2022.
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- Welcome back to Pop Star's Best of 2022,
and I am currently underwater in The Dig
which feels like a different world.
And that is actually the perfect segue
as we dig into our next category.
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Let's take a look at some of
our favorite virtual adventures.
Here's our top five video games of the year.
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Starting with number five, we have a return to all
of our childhoods, or the beginning for a few new fans.
The latest installment in the franchise,
Pokemon Legends Arceus.
- [Devon] We are back in the Pokemon universe
capturing adorable little monsters
and battling with our captured ones.
But this game is a bit of a prequel.
It's showcasing what life was like
back when people feared Pokemon in the lore.
- You're tasked with researching the Pokemon
as part of the Galaxy Expedition team
in this third person immersive game, catching Pokemon,
exploring the region, battling Pokemon
and filling up your Pokedex.
- It's not just this heads up overview like back in the day.
Instead, it feels like how most games are nowadays
in this fun third person open world format.
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- At number four, we have a game
that despite being released all the way back in February
is still being talked about as one
of the best games of the year, Horizon Forbidden West.
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- Horizon is back and we are transported
to this tropical jungle in the ruins of the old ones
great cities.
The graphics are incredible from the fish and crabs
to the human characters and robot mounts.
And of course, the incredible monsters.
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- Tasked with defeating the evil spreading across the region
from land to sea to underground dungeons,
get ready for the battle and the story of lifetime.
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- With number three, we have two major franchises colliding
with Lego Star Wars, The Skywalker Saga.
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- We are back with a new Star Wars game and this time
in collaboration with Legos.
Play as your favorite characters in the franchise.
Fighting with lightsabers, shooting blasters,
using the force, flying spaceships and, er,
jumping in the hot tub with storm troopers, I guess.
- This is not the pod you're looking for.
(storm trooper slurping)
- The Star Wars games are always a blast
because who doesn't want to be a Jedi and use the force?
But bringing in the Lego aspect brings in
this fun cartoon aesthetic that makes it super approachable.
(storm troopers screaming)
- Whether you like Legos, Star Wars, or just wanna game
out in the middle of space, Lego Star Wars
The Skywalker Saga is for you.
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- Now at number two, we have the eighth installment
in its iconic series of games,
that is fun for the whole family.
Mario Kart eight.
- Mario Kart eight Deluxe, Booster Course Pass.
- New courses are released every wave
so make sure to stay on the ball
and race against computers or get a little competitive
with your friends online with these new maps.
- New courses are great, but Coconut Mall will always
have a special place in my heart
and also I'll always have a special place
on the leaderboard. Number One.
- I'll take anyone else on this show at Mario Kart.
I played this all the time growing up,
but I call Peach or Toad.
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- For our number one game of the year,
we have what has been deemed the hardest game
of all time with people losing literally thousands
of times before they beat it,
Elden Ring.
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- Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin
teamed up to create an epic story
with some of the best graphics you have ever seen.
You can tell the collaborative efforts
of the two in terms of story and aesthetics.
It just feels like Game of Thrones at times
with these amazing castles and, and statues and armies.
Even the trees look awesome.
As a player, you're tasked with fighting dueling demigods
to save the realm and it is no easy feat.
This is why it's been named one of the hardest games
of all time.
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- There's a learning curve to each boss.
They all have different moves
and ways you need to fight them, and it's not
like you just figure it out after losing once or twice.
It could take you tens
if not hundreds of tries to beat these bosses.
- So if you're up for an amazing story
and the ultimate challenge, Elden Ring is for you.
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- [Ghostly Voice] For all of us.
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- That's all the time we have for now.
I can't wait to see what 2023 brings us.
We will see you then, and a huge thank you
to the Atlantis Resort and The Bahamas
for welcoming us to ring in the new year with this countdown
for all things entertainment and pop culture.
I'm your host, Elizabeth Stanton, and a Happy New Year.
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