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We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2009, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. Read on to take a look back at some of the stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.
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We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2009, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.
Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson rang in 2009 side-by-side in Miami.
L'Oreal found themselves in hot water this year when they used hair extensions on Cheryl Cole in an ad campaign for a new haircare line called L'Oreal Elvive Full Restore 5. The complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority poured in as consumers felt deceived about the results of the products.
Even though there is a disclaimer in the television commercial and print ads stating that Cheryl's hair is "styled with some natural extensions", the public didn't feel this message was clearly or fairly portrayed.
Get a load of these lovely brunettes who have all chopped and shaped their hair into various forms of the bob hairstyle in 2009. Not only are they keeping their locks healthy and looking chic, but they're also paying homage to bob's 100th birthday! in the beauty world, that sure is one cause for celebration as it made my top list of Biggest Headlines of 2009!
Jude Law has had a successful year on the professional front, receiving good reviews for his portrayal of Hamlet on the London stage and on Broadway and with his big screen role in Sherlock Holmes. His personal life, on the other hand, was criticised as various scandals occurred. In July Jude's rep released a statement to confirm he was to become a father following a week-long fling in New York City the previous December with model Samantha Burke.
I already told you that everything old was new again in 2009 when it came to movie remakes — now I'm applying it to the music of the year too.
First, TV's impact brought back an '80s anthem; when Glee premiered its pilot episode only back in June, the club performed Journey's power ballad "Don't Stop Believin'." Their version debuted at number four on Billboard's Hot 100, and was certified gold in November after selling 500,000 downloads.
Tiger Woods, the most famous golfer in the world and the first athlete billionaire, had what looked like a pristine personal life throughout his career. A relatively minor car accident at around 2 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving this year cracked open the details of what was apparently a sordid secret situation.