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Oprah Winfrey’s speech

She delivered a moving address in accepting the award for career achievement. “I want all the girls watching here, now, to know that a new day is on the horizon!” she declared in a nearly 10-minute speech in which she threaded together themes of the historical struggle for civil and gender rights, her personal story, and a mood of optimism ahead.

The Weeknd and Daft Punk are at #1 on the US singles chart

"Starboy" is a song by The Weeknd for his third studio album, features electronic duo Daft Punk, with lyrics that contain themes of the extravagance of celebrity life. The Weeknd's third chart-topper, and Daft Punk's first chart-topper.

41st People's Choice Awards

They were hosted by Anna Faris and Allison Janney. Movie superheroes reigned supreme at the annual telecast, which kicks off award season. Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. picked up two awards, including Favorite Movie Actor and Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor, while his Avengers co-star Chris Evans walked away with Favorite Action Movie Star.

'Empire' first airs on Fox

The show focuses on Lucious Lyon, the head of a record label, who is diagnosed with ALS and given 3 years to live. The pilot episode was directed by Lee Daniels and written by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. The 1st episode featured over 12 original songs produced by Timbaland.

LMFAO are at #1 on the US singles chart with 'Sexy And I Know It'

"Sexy and I Know It" is a song their second studio album, Sorry for Party Rocking. It became their second number one hit, after on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, making them the first duo to have two successive number-one singles since Outkast.

'The King's Speech' is released in United Kingdom

British historical drama film directed by Tom Hooper. The film presents friendship between King George VI and his language therapist. Released in the United Kingdom, The King's Speech was a major box office and critical success. Censors initially gave it adult ratings due to insults, though these were later revised downward.

35th People's Choice Awards

They were hosted by Queen Latifah. The Dark Knight was definitely the choice of the people, accounting for five awards including Favorite Movie. Other winners of multiple awards included the TV show House, the movie The Secret Life of Bees, Will Smith, and Carrie Underwood.

Pink marries Carey Hart on a beach in Costa Rica

Pink proposed to Hart in June 2005 during a Mammoth Lakes motocross race; she was "assisting" in his race and wrote "Will You Marry Me? I'm serious!" on a pit board. He initially didn't notice and continued on for another lap. When he did notice later, he veered off the track to accept right then. They have two children.

Mariah Carey with 'Don't Forget About Us' is at #1

"Don't Forget About Us" became Carey's seventeenth chart-topping single on the US Billboard Hot 100, tying the record for most number-one singles by a solo artist. She explained that the true meaning of the song is to be interpreted by the listener, therefore not disclosing its entire meaning publicly.

'In Da Club' single is released by 50 Cent

In Da Club is a hip-hop song by 50 Cent from his debut studio album called Get Rich or Die Tryin'. The song was written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Mike Elizondo. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became 50 Cent's first number one single on that chart.

27th People's Choice Awards

They were hosted by Kevin James. Rick Schroeder presented the award for Favorite Female Television Performer to Jennifer Aniston, who was very happy winning her first trophy. Repeat winners include Friends as the public's Favorite TV Comedy Series, ER as the Favorite TV Drama Series, and Drew Carey as Favorite Male TV Performer.

Youth drama 'Fame' premieres on NBC

Fame is an American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987 by Eilenna Productions in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television and sponsored by Yamaha musical instruments, which are prominently showcased in the episodes. The show is based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name.

The Monkees are at #1 on the US singles chart

"I'm a Believer" is a song from the album More of the Monkees. Because of 1,051,280 advance orders, it went gold within two days of release. Billboard ranked the record as the No. 5 song for 1967. The song appeared in four consecutive episodes of The Monkees TV show in December 1966.

'Rock Around The Clock' enters the UK chart for the first time

Rock Around the Clock is a rock and roll song in the 12-bar blues format written by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers. It was a number one single on both the U.S. and UK charts. The song is ranked No. 158 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

born 1971

Jeremy Renner

born 1979

Aloe Blacc

born 1982

Lauren Cohan