YEAR IN REVIEW: 2011

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10 worst movies of 2011

10 worst movies of 2011

Tribune movie critic Michael Phillips picks the 10 worst movies of the year, with quotes from his reviews:

ENTERTAINMENT

Top TV of 2011

Top TV of 2011
Best music recordings of 2011

Best music recordings of 2011
Celebrity splits of 2011

Celebrity splits of 2011
2011's Box Office Bombs: Zap2it's Year in Review

2011's Box Office Bombs
Notable deaths of 2011: Music

Notable deaths of 2011: Music
2011 Entertainment Hits & Misses

2011 Entertainment Hits & Misses
2011 American Country Awards

2011 American Country Awards
10 overrated movies from 2011

10 overrated movies from 2011
'Breakfast at Tiffany's' 50th anniversary

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' 50th anniversary
The 34th Kennedy Center Honors 2011

The 34th Kennedy Center Honors 2011
10 most disappointing movies of 2011

10 most disappointing movies of 2011
Pictures: Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary

Pictures: Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary

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TOP NEWS STORY

What was the biggest news story of 2011?

  • Death of Osama Bin Laden
  • 2012 Presidential Race
  • Anthony Weiner Scandal
  • Uprisings in Egypt and the Arab Spring
  • NASA's Final Space Shuttle Mission
  • Death of Moammar Gadhafi
  • Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
  • Terror Attacks in Norway
  • Prince William's Royal Wedding
  • Michael Jackson's Doctor Found Guilty
  • Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal
  • Occupy Wall Street Protests
  • Casey Anthony Acquitted of Murder
  • Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
  • Removal of All Combat Troops From Iraq
  • Dominique Strauss-Kahn Scandal
  • Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Shooting and Recovery
  • Tornado Destroys Joplin, Mississippi
  • S&P Lowered United State's Credit Rating
  • Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

TOP SPORTS STORY

What was the biggest sports story of 2011?

  • NBA Lockout Erodes Season
  • Canucks Fans Riot after Stanley Cup Loss
  • St. Louis Cardinals Win World Series
  • Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal
  • Russian Hockey Team Killed in Plane Crash
  • Tim Tebow Starts for Denver Broncos
  • Cam Newton Breaks Rushing TD Record
  • Green Bay Packers Win Super Bowl
  • NFL Lockout Ends With New Labor Deal
  • Bernie Fine Accused of Child Sex Abuse
  • Epstein Leaves Red Sox for Cubs
  • Mavericks Defeat Lebron's Heat for Title
  • Realignment Rocks College Football
  • Novak Djokovic Wins Three Majors
  • Oklahoma State Coaches Killed in Crash
  • Tiger Woods Breaks WInless Streak
  • MLB Announces Realignment, Replay
  • Verlander snags Cy Young, AL MVP
  • Tony Stewart wins NASCAR Title
  • Dan Wheldon Killed in Indy Car Crash

BIGGEST STORY IN POP CULTURE

What was the biggest entertainment story of 2011?

  • Charlie Sheen is #winning
  • Lindsay Lohan in and out of jail
  • Steve Carell leaves "The Office"
  • "The Oprah Winfrey Show" airs final episode
  • "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2"
  • "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1"
  • Amy Winehouse dies
  • Prince William and Kate Middleton marry
  • Beyonce reveals pregnancy
  • Regis departs "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly"
  • Kim Kardashian files for divorce after 72 Days
  • Demi Moore files for divorce from Ashton Kutcher
  • Lars von Trier sympathizes with Hitler
  • J.R. Martinez wins "Dancing With the Stars"
  • Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have twin babies
  • Scarlett Johansson's nude photo hacker
  • Justin Bieber accused of fathering baby
  • Elizabeth Taylor dies
  • John Galliano is fired after racist rant
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child