As we are all looking forward to what’s to come in pop culture in 2016, I am looking back on what happened 10 years ago. 2006 was the year of Channing Tatum; Miley Cyrus rocketed to international superstar fame; Zac Efron graced our TV screens for the first time on December 31, 2005 (close enough right?).
2006 was a great year for pop culture. Here’s a look at what’s turning 10 in 2016.
Songs
“Teardrops On My Guitar” – Taylor Swift
“SexyBack” – Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland
“The Sweet Escape” – Gwen Stefani feat. Akon
“Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean
“Waiting on the World to Change” – John Mayer
“Too Little, Too Late” – JoJo
“Fergalicious” - Fergie feat. Will.i.am
“Smack That” - Akon feat. Eminem
Movies – 2006 was the year of Channing Tatum
" High School Musical" (The movie that started it all.)
"She’s the Man" (Gouda?)
"Step Up" (Channing and Jenna Tatum met on set).
"The Devil Wears Prada" (“Don’t bother coming back.”)
"Little Miss Sunshine"
TV Shows
"Friday Night Lights" – yes this started 10 years ago.
"Kyle XY"
"The Hills"
"America’s Got Talent"
"Hannah Montana" – she had the best of both worlds.
Pop Culture Moments
Steve Irwin, TV's "Crocodile Hunter," was killed in a freak stingray accident.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline broke up.
Facebook opened to anyone over 13, with a valid e-mail address.
The Rolling Stones performed at the Super Bowl.
Happy 2016!
