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- I'm Elizabeth Stanton.
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- And I'm James Maslow, and for the next hour,
we are jumping into all of the best entertainment
that 2020 has brought us.
Pop Star magazine readers have sent us in
all of their favorites.
- That's right, and we took the liberty
of narrowing it down to the top five of each category,
from TV to music
- [James] To influencers and sports,
- [Elizabeth] Even video games,
cause we all have ton of time for those this year.
- We most certainly did.
- [Elizabeth] We also have an amazing panel of comedians
who will be helping us with our countdowns.
- A lot has happened in 2020,
and we're gonna count it down right now.
- This year was huge for TV.
With movie theaters closed, we turned to her flat screens
and binge-watched to our heart's content.
- Here are the top five shows of 2020:
First up at number five
is a new dance competition series on HBO, Legendary.
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- Legendary showcases the underground ballroom scene,
which I didn't even know existed.
- [Carmen] But basically it's a mixture of dance and fashion
creating this unreal aesthetic.
- We have eight teams or houses competing in events
for a hundred thousand dollar grand prize.
- And let me tell you, this is one competitive show.
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- [Emcee] One of you will make history.
- It's RuPaul's Drag Race, meets Pose, meets Runaway,
meets amazing choreography and performers.
- I'll look at what we're fond of.
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- It is just such a spectacle.
- I am in love with this show, I need a new season ASAP,
because I can't keep re-watching the current one,
my fiance will think I'm crazy.
- At number four,
set in the world of the hit movie, Love Simon,
here is Hulu original series, Love Victor.
- [Anna] Love Victor follows Victor's story
of moving from Texas to Atlanta
and his high school experience,
from parties to relationships and family drama,
all while being confused about his own sexuality.
- Nope, no girl back in Texas
- I loved the movie,
I was so excited for the show to come out.
I think shows like this are so important
to let other young people know they're not alone,
and that it's going to be okay,
even if you're confused about who you like.
- [Victor] Some guys like girls, some guys like both,
I'm not even sure what I like.
- This show has so many moments of levity
paired with some intense drama.
You start to find yourself connecting
and relating with a lot of these characters.
- High school shows just always make me worry
about my own kids and partying.
I've got two teenagers in high school right now,
but the show is amazing and definitely a must watch,
and it's no surprise that it's on this list.
- Number three is a nostalgic series
taking place in the nineties,
starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington,
and yet another Hulu original, Little Fires Everywhere.
- [Carmen] Based on the bestselling novel,
Little Fires Everywhere,
follows Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington's families
in this on-the-edge-of-your-seat drama.
Basically, Reese and Kerry had super different upbringings.
- And this follows them trying to navigate that relationship
all while a giant mystery is a foot.
- [Reese] I called the person that you listed
as your previous landlord,
and strangely, he didn't seem to know you.
- At one point in the show, mid argument,
Kerry says that Reese didn't just make good choices,
that she had good choices to choose from,
further showing the differences they had
in terms of privilege and accessibility
to provide for their children.
- An extremely powerful cast with amazing social commentary.
- If you don't stand up for yourself, who will?
- Mixed in with some drama and nineties nostalgia,
what else could you ask for?
- Are you threatening me?
- I just wanna talk to the interior designer
for Reese's house in the show,
I'm debating new curtains,
and the whole house looks amazing.
- My new favorite dating show
sitting at number two on our list, Love is Blind.
This is the show that had the whole world talk it.
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- Love is Blind brought us back to the roots of reality TV,
sequestering people from the outside world--
- Surrounding them with hidden cameras,
and watching them make horrible life-lasting decisions.
- [Actor] I can not do this.
- An effort to take away the bias of physical attraction,
Love is Blind hacking testers talk every day,
and try and form a connection purely based on personality.
- [Lauren] You're a beautiful person,
I don't have to see to say that.
- If you haven't seen the show yet, mute your TV right now.
- Okay, I was team Lauren and Cameron from the start
- [Lauren] Connection was so strong,
I really didn't care what color he was.
- I am so happy they wound up
having their happily ever after.
- Hey, how're you doing? - What's up?
- Welcome to our home.
- As long as they don't live in LA, it'll last.
- I'm throwing my name in for season two,
this show seems like a blast to work on
you've free food, drinks, and a shot at love?
Why not?
- All right, finally,
the docu series that took the world by storm
at number one, Tiger King.
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- Tiger King answers the age-old question,
"What happens when you have a drug addicted redneck
with way too much disposable income?"
The answer is tigers, lots of tigers, roar!
- Oh, I love it, I love it,
this show is the car accident you can't look away from,
it's a combination of dog whisper, celebrity rehab,
and to catch a predator,
and you'll never know which one's coming next.
- This show introduced us to lives of Carole Baskin
an alleged murder with two passions, love for tigers.
- [Actor] Carole was the mother Theresa of cats.
- [Noah] And a hatred for Joe Exotic.
- [Carole] And the private possession of these cats.
- [Noah] Tiger King was by far
the most talked about show of the year,
especially in the first few weeks of quarantine.
It led to viral TikTok videos and memes
and Carole Baskin went on to become a celebrity
in her own right by appearing on dancing with the stars.
- Okay, this show had so many insane moments,
I could watch spinoffs on the lives
of some of these other private zookeepers
like how Doc Antle,
how's he doing? What's going on?
How many girlfriends does he have now?
The people wanna know.
- Let's be honest,
we all finished watching the show wanting a tiger.
- And nobody's gonna tell me any other way.
(tiger roaring)
- There has to be some mention of Schitt's Creek,
one of my all time favorite comedies
just had their final season.
- Don't forget to say hello to your handsome proprietor,
Mr. Jonathan Rose.
- Thank you for having us. - John, no.
- And they totally cleaned house at the Emmy's.
- And the Emmy goes to
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Schitt's Creek.
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- They deserve it, that show is hilarious.
- And it will say that I am super happy
with the ending, no spoilers here,
but if you haven't seen the show, it is a must-watch.
2020 had us all cooped up at home for months,
something a lot of us aren't very used to.
- We wanted to take a look
at the best ways people dealt with all this time,
from here in the United States and all around the world.
The top five ways of dealing with quarantine.
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- This year TikTok has become
one of the fastest growing apps.
I have to imagine it's part responsible
for all the viral challenges
that took place while in quarantine.
- [Elizabeth] Number five, dancing and singing.
We had some hilarious dance challenges
that took over social media.
- Even our essential workers, on their limited breaks,
took time to be a part of this wave of challenges.
What did a lot of people around the world
decide to do when faced with a lockdown? Sing.
- [Elizabeth] The footage taken on balconies
and everyone's singing together
reminded us how connected we all are.
- [James] Coming together
and trying to make the best out of this situation.
Another way people dealt with staying home
was adopting animals and saving them from shelters.
Number four, adopting animals.
Animals and people helping each other
cope with staying in quarantine.
- James, you actually fostered a couple of dogs, didn't you?
- I did.
This is my foster puppy Blue.
And actually just adopted one,
and guys, I couldn't recommend it enough.
Shout out to Posey at home.
- [Elizabeth] Number three, cooking.
2020 had us all in the kitchen
trying to learn how to cook and how to bake.
I've always had a passion for cooking
but I even tried my hand at baking.
- Oh really? How did that go?
- Not so good, I gotta tweak the recipe a little bit.
- [James] Number two, staycation.
Well, pretty much all vacation plans got canned this year.
- So people decided to create their own staycations.
- [James] People treated it themselves
by trying to make their homes
into the resort of their dreams.
- Well, we mostly just put cucumbers
on our eyes and had a glass of wine.
- [James] Hey, whatever works.
Not only were vacations canceled,
but weddings and graduations also got nixed.
- [Elizabeth] So we had drive-by parties.
Number one, virtual graduation.
- If I spent years getting my degree
and my graduation was in 2020,
you bet I'm having all my friends
and family drive down the block to acknowledge that.
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- [Narrator] 2020 was a long year,
So long that you probably forgot that this happened.
- As if 2020 wasn't crazy enough as is,
we had some earth-shattering news.
- Well, what was that?
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the royal family.
- [James] Wow, maybe they just have plans
around the holidays,
and they all come back together in January.
- No James, they are still a family,
they've just taken a step back from their royal duties.
- The decision that I have made
for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly.
- Oh, okay.
I mean hey, honestly, I don't blame them,
speeches, charities, paparazzi,
it sounds like some hard work.
- We'll be back with the best viral clips of the year
right after this.
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- Welcome back PopStar fans.
- We are here at this very Instagrammable suite
at Planet Hollywood, did you see the view?
- I know, it's amazing.
I know the saying is, "Take a picture, it'll last longer."
But I think I'd rather just extend my stay.
- (chuckles) Yeah.
Well, since we're talking about Instagram,
what better time to dive into all things social media.
- [Elizabeth] we're covering everything
from our favorite clips,
to the top influencers of 2020.
- With all of us cooped up at home,
Some of the best entertainment
was actually filmed on our own phones, right from home.
- [Elizabeth] Let's jump right
into the top viral clips of the year.
At number five, this hilarious father-daughter dancing duo
had us howling.
♪ Some more when you're next to me ♪
♪ Ooh, oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Oh, ooh, oh, oh, oh ♪
- How did you spend your quarantine?
- Oh, well I spent three months learning three minutes
of choreography to hold my hand by Jesse Glenn,
totally worth it, time well spent.
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- I mean ou can't help but smile when watching this
video, they're adorable, and this's my dad.
- This is commitment.
they dance for three whole minutes to this song.
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(Michael sighs)
- At number four,
we have the Louisiana State University players
making a viral TiTok at the White House.
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- [Maiara] After winning the national championship,
what does LSU do?
Dance challenges at the White House.
- I'm unfamiliar with most of these dance moves,
but they are noted and I'm adding them to my repertoire.
♪ Move it up ♪
♪ Keep it close ♪
♪ Keep it game ♪
♪ Keep it close ♪
- I mean how often do you get to make a TikTok
at the White House?
- This is so cool.
- During the beginning of the quarantine,
even our news anchors and whether people
were working from home.
Sitting at number three, we have a dog who has totally
stolen the show from his owner, the weatherman.
- With temperatures again in the mid eighties,
didn't mind to keep you up next time,
buddy we're gonna eat after this.
- Cloudy with a chance of puppies.
- Come here buddy, you just messed there,
come up here for second, squat.
- All the struggles of working from home.
- [Ezra] This dog is such a ham for the camera,
and I thought I was bad.
- [James] Now Jason Derulo
has been killing it on social media,
and this next clip showcases why.
He's bringing in all of his celebrity friends
and making some hilarious content.
- And number two, we have Will Smith and Jason
working on their golf sway.
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- Right, hey don't swing yet.
- Aww! - Oh God!
(Will grants)
- Oh, not the money, not the money maker,
Jason has a dentist bill coming his way.
Ouch.
(Will grunts)
- I thought TikTok was just dance challenges,
this is a whole production with special effects.
- Swing yet. - Aww!
- Oh God!
(Carmen clapping)
- I think he could still use some work on his swing,
maybe with a different instructor.
- This video is funny and all, but can we talk
about how Will has a driving range in his house?
- Well, he was showing him how to drive,
but it ended up being a chip shot. (laughs)
Get it? Anyone?
Chip shot? Anyone?
No? Hmm.
- And now, with our number one viral video of the year,
we have twin brothers listening to Phil Collins'
In The Air Tonight for the first time,
this video is hilarious.
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- First of all, who hasn't heard this song?
This is one of the most legendary songs of all time.
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- Now, I love when they hear the beat drop,
I think we all had that reaction the first time hearing it.
♪ I can feel it coming ♪
- Well, they do have a point,
who drops a beat three minutes into a song.
- I ain't never seen nobody drop a beat
three minutes in a song.
- (clapping) They dropped at the end of it (chuckles)
I'm damned.
- These kids have the funniest reaction videos,
this one definitely did not disappoint.
- Okay, it's no secret to us that social media stars
have taken over the entertainment space,
with stars like David Dobrik getting their own TV shows.
- And the beauty influencers
dropping their own makeup lines,
being an influencer has definitely become more
than just posting photos on Instagram.
We're going to count down the top five influencers
who stood out in 2020.
- Starting with number five, singer, songwriter, performer,
and now influencer, Jason Derulo,
with over 60 million followers across all platforms.
- [Ezra] Jason Derulo isn't just a pop singer,
he's also taken over TikTok,
have you seen his account is blown up?
(hood thudding) - Oh!
- He isn't just dancing and lip-syncing
like most tic talkers.
- Although he is pretty good at that too.
♪ With me ♪
♪ Cause I still want that♪
- He's elevating the content
you would typically see on TikTok
with highly produced video.
- I don't want to hurt you though.
- Come on, you won't hurt me
with stuff like that, here we go.
(punches thudding)
(Jason grunts)
(Jason falls with a thud)
- I am a huge fan of his music.
♪ Girl you're the one I want to want me ♪
But now I tell all my friends
he is a must follow on social media.
- At number four,
we have breakout TikTok star, Charli D'Amelio,
with over 128 million followers across all platforms.
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- Charli D'Amelio is a 16 year old social media personality
who has taken over the internet.
♪ You de free, you de free my wife ♪
♪ Why ♪
- Now, before social media,
she was a competitive dancer for over 10 years,
and the girl can dance.
♪ Do I have your attention ♪
- To put things into perspective,
she has 7 million subscribers on YouTube
with only 18 videos made, that is insane.
- Next up at number three,
we have actor, comedian and personality, Rickey Thompson.
Rickey Thompson has over 10 million followers
across all platforms, Lion's Share of which came this year.
- Rickey Thompson is an actor comedian,
an internet personality who blew up thru vine.
- Y'all, I'm honestly about to cry right now,
look how long this line is for Chick-fil-A.
- And he since stayed relevant
through other social media platforms,
and is fabulous!
- I think Rickey's content is hilarious,
there's a lot to learn from his attitude,
I need to start waking up as confident as he does.
♪ I got a ponytail ♪
♪ Would you stop being like a knuckle snack ♪
♪ Hah ♪
- Ricky, I just downloaded TikTok,
so if you're looking to collab with me,
I want you to hit me up,
maybe we can do a duet or stitch something together,
I'm down for whatever.
- Emmy award-winning actor, Leslie Jordan,
takes the number two spot with over 6 million followers.
Compared to our other success stories,
that may not seem like a lot,
but Leslie is your favorite influencers'
favorite influencer.
- Definitely one of my favorites.
- What are y'all doing?
- Leslie Jordan feels like America's grandpa,
who just got an iPhone.
His videos are so pure
- Fellow hunker downers, how y'all doing?
- (chuckles) His reaction to WAP
by Cardi B and Megan Stallion,
instant classic. (chuckles)
- I can't believe it
Well, then, it's just shocking
- Every garbage can has it's lid. (chuckles)
- I guess they're both...
Garbage can has it's lid.
- I love it.
- I loved him in Boston Legal,
and watching him on social media now is hilarious.
- And now..
- Taking the number one spot,
we have internet personality and actress Tabitha Brown,
known for her humor, motivational speaking,
and for being a proud vegan.
- Tabitha has over 8.1 million followers,
most of which came from her blowing up this year.
- Hey y'all, so I know we are all on the quarantine.
- I love her content so much,
she has so much positive energy,
and I'm so happy she's getting the recognition she deserves.
I love you Tabitha.
- Her vegan nacho recipe is crazy.
- To make my taco meat, okay?
Is that all right? Yeah.
I'mma show y'all how to do it, come on along with me.
- Honestly, all of her recipes are amazing,
but those nachos are to die for.
(nacho crackles)
♪ We build it up, we built it up ♪
♪ We built it up ♪
♪ And that thing's solid. ♪
- Tabitha makes me wanna go
make some vegan recipes with my Air fryer
those mushrooms she makes, they look delicious.
- [Tabitha] five minutes to eight minutes to saute
So take a look at it. (marvels)
Look at it.
- Reducing meat consumption
is not only great for your body but the planet too,
people like Tabitha make it easy to not only change your diet,
but make it entertaining at the same time with her content.
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- [Narrator] 2020 was a crazy year,
here's another distant memory.
- With such a crazy year,
I forgot this even happened in 2020,
the J-Lo and Shakira halftime show during the big game.
- [James] Now, that was such an incredible performance
with some pretty lighthearted funny moments as well.
- [Elizabeth] Those girls know how to dance.
- Oh yeah, I'm gonna teach you
a few of those moves if you'd like.
- Really?
- Oh yeah, just like Shakira, my hips don't lie.
- On that note, we'll be right back
with our top artists right after this.
- Wanna learn? - I do not from you.
- It's kind of like this, just...
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We're back counting down
all the best entertainment 2020 had to offer.
- We covered all the best TV shows,
and all the best clips and influencers on the internet.
- And I gotta be honest,
I've worked up quite an appetite today,
so while we are here at Planet Hollywood,
I wanna take down a big old burger and fries.
- Well, we're in the right place.
Here at Cafe Hollywood, you can get a late night breakfast
or almost anything you have a craving for.
- Right, maybe a milkshake or two.
- [Elizabeth] I am glad we're on the same page.
- 2020 was actually a huge year for music,
we saw some amazing collaborations.
- Artists working together around the world.
- [Elizabeth] Many virtually, from separate studios.
Let's start counting down the top artists of the year.
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- [Elizabeth] Coming in at number five,
we have Taylor Swift,
who surprised all of her fans with her new album,
"Folklore."
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- Taylor Swift is one of the most iconic
pop country singers out,
and 2020 was a huge year for her
with her surprise album, "Folklore."
I mean, wow!
Not even COVID will slow this girl's career down!
Boom! Give her another trophy, just hand it.
- 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify,
45 platinum records,
a diamond certified album!
There is no competition.
Taylor Swift is a country legend!
- I've been with T Swift since "You Belong With Me."
♪ You belong with me ♪
- Being on the bleachers
is something I can really relate to.
♪ She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers ♪
- Coach!
Yet? No?
- Coming in at number four, Bad Bunny,
who released not one, but two albums this year.
- Four studio albums, a mix tape, an EP,
as well as 83 singles, all in the course of three years.
Bad Bunny is quite the prolific artist.
(Bad Bunny singing in Spanish)
- Bad Bunny is easily one of the biggest names
in the Latin music scene.
He has taken Latin music, and brought it to the US charts.
(singing in Spanish)
- And he is officially my workout playlist.
Thank you, Bad Bunny, for keeping me in shape.
- With over 43 million monthly listeners on Spotify,
it's hard to dispute he hasn't helped bring Latin music
into the pop space.
His song with Cardi B,
"I Like It," has over 1 billion streams.
(Bad Bunny singing in Spanish)
- He is known as a Latin trap and reggaeton artist,
but we have seen Bad Bunny jump into rock music,
bachata, soul, pop, and hip hop, as well.
Such range!
- It's nearly impossible to hear a song by him,
and not start dancing.
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- [Narrator] Bad Bunny dropped three albums this year,
including one just a few weeks ago.
- Number three in our countdown,
K-pop legends,
BTS!
- K-pop has made waves across the world,
and BTS is a big part of that. - Oh yeah.
♪ 'Cause I, I, I'm in the stars tonight ♪
- Even if you aren't a huge K-pop fan,
chances are you've heard a song or two from BTS,
because they have so many huge, mainstream pop collabs.
- Their song "Dynamite" has some heavy Bruno Mars vibes.
I'm into it!
♪ Shoes on, get up in the morn' ♪
♪ Cup of milk, let's rock and roll ♪
- Our kids are grown now,
and my wife and I are sitting here thinking,
you know, those kids are well off,
they're successful, they're talented.
If any of them want to get adopted,
we're free to take on a kid that can support us
for the rest of our lives.
- BTS fans are diehard.
There are two fan bases that I would never mess with.
Beyonce and BTS.
- Honestly, they aren't just singers in a boy band.
Some of them can really rap!
(Suga rapping in Korean)
- There are seven members to BTS,
and they're still together after all these years!
I mean, come on!
Even One Direction stopped hanging out.
- This next artist took over the internet with her music.
All of her songs went viral,
and dance challenges, and memes.
At number two, we have Doja Cat.
♪ Didn't even notice, no punches left ♪
- Doja Cat is an LA born and raised singer, and rapper,
who has been making music since she was just a teenager.
- She has over 31 million monthly listeners on Spotify,
with her hit song, "Say So,"
garnering over 500 million streams.
♪ You wanna say so ♪
- There's something nostalgic about her.
Everything from her tone,
to the sound she's using in her songs.
Then you get surprised
when she transitions into the rapping mid-song.
It's like, "Wow!"
That's the perfect combo!
♪ I said do that, do that baby, all night long ♪
♪ And I'ma turn off all my phones ♪
- Doja Cat went from nearly unknown
to a household name after a few hit songs.
And it seems like she has no intention of slowing down!
She's going to have a full-on Doja litter of kittens.
- All right, finally! Here we have it.
Our number one spot!
It is none other than
Megan Thee Stallion.
- With features from Beyonce and Cardi B,
if you hadn't heard of her before 2020,
you definitely have now.
♪ I'm a savage ♪
- Megan The Stallion is one of the biggest female rappers,
with collaborations from hip hop and R&B legends,
ranging from Beyonce, Cardi B,
Ty Dolla $ign, and even Da Baby.
- Megan has over 43 million monthly listeners on Spotify,
and over 300 million streams on "WAP."
- You know what "WAP" is?
It's the sound the money makes
when it hits her bank account!
WAP!
Wa-paw!
Woo!
Stack it up! Stack it up!
- Her BET Awards performance was hip hop meets "Mad Max."
♪ Hate under my pictures on the 'Gram ♪
♪ You better hope ♪
- And now I need to see a full on movie with this vibe.
- [James] Also worth mentioning,
Megan Thee Stallion just dropped her first album
only a few weeks ago.
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- [James] Welcome back to Pop Star's best of 2020.
- Now that we've gone through the top artists of the year,
and before we jump into this wheel, called the high roller,
let's jump into the songs we all had stuck in our head
throughout 2020.
- Okay.
Starting with the Imanbek remix of "Roses" by SAINt JHN
at number five.
♪ Roses ♪
♪ I walked in the corner with the body screaming dolo ♪
- Okay, so, this song is like a secret club.
Everyone has heard it,
but not everyone knows the song name or the artist,
including myself.
- The video is so simple, but so relatable.
This is how most people heard this song
when it first came out.
- Ugh, I miss the days driving late at night
with a car full of friends.
This video is a trigger!
♪ All I need is roses ♪
♪ Turn up baby, turn up, when I turn it on ♪
- Next up, one of the hottest new hip hop artists,
Roddy Ricch at number four with "The Box."
♪ I got the mojo-deals, we been trappin' like the '80s ♪
- This music video
feels like an unreleased "Fast and the Furious" movie.
From the car scenes, to the heists.
♪ And I really wanna know, where you at, at? ♪
- 'Cause you know,
those movies aren't just about driving anymore, anyways.
And nobody ever stops to get gas!
It's super weird.
- Stop looking at the camera while you're driving!
Roddy!
Eyes on the road, sir! Eyes on the road!
- I feel like Roddy Ricch came out of nowhere.
Now he's killing the game.
He has such a unique sound.
♪ Out my whole arm in the rim, Vince Carter ♪
♪ And I know probably get a key for the quarter ♪
- This song is dangerous.
I have to dance every time I hear it.
And I'm not alone!
This song has over 240 million views.
- Sitting at number three,
it's "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd.
♪ Ooh, I'm drowning in the night ♪
- The Weeknd is one of my favorite artists,
and I have to say,
I think his "Blinding Lights" music video
is my all time favorite music video.
- I felt like I was watching Joaquin Phoenix and the Joker.
Just a man's descent into mania.
You're going to tell me,
him dancing in the tunnel doesn't remind you
of the Joker dancing on the stairs?
- Starting with him driving the matte black Mercedes,
and dancing in the car,
to the scene in the club where he is floating.
I just feel like it was all shot perfectly.
- It's no surprise The Weeknd's video
has over 255 million views on YouTube alone.
I mean, he's so talented!
He shouldn't be called The Weeknd.
He should be called, "The Everyday."
- Coming up at number two,
we have the song that was all over TikTok and Instagram,
"Say So" by Doja Cat.
♪ I'd let you had I known it, why don't you say so? ♪
- So this song may have come out in February,
but it just feels like it's the song of the summer.
And also,
where do I get that silver dress?
I'm asking for a friend.
That friend is me.
That dress is hot!
- Ah, yes.
This video brings me back to the disco.
You knew the party was starting
when somebody brought out their tiger!
Here we go!
Again!
- Now, I didn't spend a ton of time in the disco clubs,
and this video really makes me regret it.
- [James] A big part of the reason this song blew up
was TikTok,
with tens of thousands of dance videos
uploaded over the year.
- With 223 million views on one of her first singles,
it's safe to say we will be seeing Doja Cat
for quite some time.
- And, finally, the song of the year,
at the number one spot,
it's Megan Thee Stallion with "Savage."
♪ I'm a savage ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Classy, boujee, ratchet ♪
- This song absolutely blew up on TikTok!
To this day,
people are still making dance videos to "Savage."
I definitely hopped on that trend!
♪ What's happening? ♪
♪ I'm a savage ♪
- The girl who created the viral TikTok dance
is actually animated in the lyric video of this song,
and I think it's so cool!
- I think if I were to have a song, it would be,
♪ I'm a savage ♪
♪ Spicy, freckles, cabbage ♪
- Tacos, Xbox, and body rolls.
- Sweet, fashion, and unique.
- Spicy, and cool, and a lot of spray tan.
- [Narrator] 2020 was a year like none other.
You probably forgot that this happened.
- Okay, as if 2020 wasn't already crazy enough,
it's official, we have UFO's.
- Like, alien UFO's? - Oh yeah.
Some of these aircraft are crazy fast,
and able to do maneuvers that no modern plane can do.
In fact, the Pentagon has even released
videos of these things,
and formed a task force to investigate.
(indistinct yelling)
- [Reporter] All of these videos
have been leaked in the past,
but the US government now confirms they are genuine.
- That is insane!
After everything that's happened this year,
I don't think we can handle aliens.
Come back in a year or two.
- Yes, please.
(upbeat music)
- Welcome back to Pop Star's best of 2020.
Maybe after this,
we can unwind, play some video games,
and just chill out.
- We should probably count down
the top games of this year first.
- Okay, deal!
Let's start with one of the most cinematic
and highly anticipated sequels of the year.
Number five, "The Last of Us Part II."
(Ellie screams)
- "The Last of Us" was my favorite video game,
so when I saw a sequel coming out,
I pre-ordered it immediately!
Everything from the graphics, to the story,
to the gameplay on these games are flawless!
- Ellie finds herself having to leave town
after a series of violent events occur in Jackson.
- I'm leaving tomorrow.
- But, Ellie isn't one to just pack up and leave
without seeking revenge.
- Do they just get to get away with this?
- With zombies to fight, and her violent aggressors,
Ellie is fighting a war on two fronts,
but that isn't enough to make her quit.
- [Ellie] I have to finish it.
(indistinct screaming)
- Speaking of cinematic,
this game featured huge Hollywood actors,
like Keanu Reeves,
having fans craving this game since it was announced.
- Number four, "Cyberpunk 2077."
(rock music)
- The year is 2077.
You have self-driving cars,
- [Game Character] Go! - [Car] Destination confirmed.
- Woo!
- Firefights, and cybernetically enhanced humans!
What more could you ask for?
- The trailer for this game premiered two years ago,
and now it's finally out.
It was one thousand percent worth the wait.
"Cyberpunk 2077" proves what video game fans
have been saying for so long!
- Video games are a whole new medium for storytelling.
And now, big name actors like Keanu Reeves
are stepping up to the plate to help tell those stories
for fans to watch and play through.
- We have a city to burn.
(rock music)
- Next up, at number three,
we have Xbox exclusive adventure game,
"Ori and the Will of the Wisps."
(ambient music)
- "Ori and the Will of the Wisps"
is a fast-paced, action-packed platform game.
And what surprised me is how much emotion
they packed into the story of this game!
I had some serious feels!
- This game is like "Super Mario Bros,"
but on a whole new level!
Run through each level to get to the end.
and fight bosses and monsters along the way.
- I want one of those glowing bunnies!
Is that what they are? Are they bunnies?
I don't know what they are, I just want one or two.
- Xbox has some awesome games.
This might be the game that gets me to finally buy one.
- Number two, a remake of a cult classic,
"Final Fantasy VII."
The graphics on this game are incredible!
Some of the best, if not the best I've ever seen.
(cinematic introduction music)
- Thanks to the Shinra Electric Power Company,
Midgar is a new dystopian city
being run by the shadowy corporation.
(dramatic music)
(helicopters flying)
- It's up to Avalanche to rise up against Shinra,
and save the planet's life force!
- "Final Fantasy" has such a huge fan base,
and they were waiting for years for this to come out!
And some of them waited so long,
they moved on to bingo.
- The graphics in this game are insane!
From the cut scenes, to the actual game play,
"Final Fantasy" has raised the bar with this game!
- Part two of the remake is coming in 2021,
and I'm sure it'll be on our list then, too.
I can't wait!
- And finally, the game that took over quarantine,
because everyone just needed to veg out
and take their minds off things.
- "Animal Crossing: New Horizons!"
(waves crashing on shore)
- "New Horizons" is the latest installment
in the Animal Crossing franchise,
and let me tell you something,
it came at the perfect time!
This kept my mind occupied during all my free time
while in quarantine.
- You start fresh on a deserted island,
and as you build and explore more,
you meet new residents!
Who just happen to be animals!
- So, this is why I haven't seen my kids in days!
Sometimes we just slide food under the door for them.
- Okay.
Two favorite things.
The process of building my own house,
that's so fun and creative,
and the way the characters run in that animation is so cute!
(relaxing music)
- Now, we will be right back
with our top sports moments of the year,
after this.
(upbeat music)
- Welcome back to PopStar's best of 2020.
Despite fans being unsure whether or not
sports would come back for 2020,
to their their surprise and delight, they did!
(upbeat music)
- [Elizabeth] Sports came back with quarantined players
playing in empty stadiums.
- [Announcer] After the game,
he said he was thankful for the diehards
who watched and cheered behind a fence.
- However, the NBA did have those cool, virtual audiences.
- [Announcer 2] Each home team can select about 300 fans
from all over the world to log in
and cheer for their team.
- That must've been fun to do!
- Oh yeah, and also probably pretty weird.
Despite the empty stadiums and virtual fans,
there were still a lot of love about sports in 2020.
Number five, Los Angeles, city of champions.
- The Lakers won the finals against the Heat,
and Kobe fans were happy to see LeBron
bring home the trophy to LA,
just like Kobe did throughout his career.
- It was a bittersweet victory,
but not only did the Lakers win the championship,
but the Dodgers brought it home for LA, as well!
- [Announcer 3] Dodgers have won it all in 2020!
- Number four, sports with a message.
NBA and WNBA players
made strong social statements during games,
in both their attire and interviews.
- It's always great when athletes and celebrities
use their platform for good.
Number three, "The Last Dance."
Now, Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance"
absolutely took the world by storm.
- At any cost.
- I was surprised by how he treated his teammates,
but at the end of the day,
that level of competition
is what took the team to the finals year after year.
(indistinct cheering)
- I'm gonna ridicule you
until you get on the same level with me.
- [Elizabeth] Number two, golf and football join forces.
- I watched golf for the first time ever
when the NFL legends, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning,
teamed up with PGA icons,
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
- Tom Brady definitely had the shot of the day
on the seventh hole,
sinking that hit right after Chuck bet against him.
- Well, let's be real.
Brady works best under pressure.
That's for sure.
Number one, Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl.
- [Announcer 4] They have done it!
Chiefs are Super Bowl champions here in Miami!
- Their second Super Bowl in over 50 years!
- Let's not forget about Patrick Mahomes!
Drafted in 2017, in just a few short years,
he went from first round draft pick to Super Bowl champ.
- And we never lost faith, I think that's the biggest thing.
Everybody on this team, no one had their head down.
- As if 2020 wasn't crazy enough,
we also had murder hornets in the US.
- Now these things are five times larger than bees,
and actively take down hives of them.
These hornets have been proven to be lethal to humans,
as well.
- Incredible.
It seems like every month, this year,
some new, crazy, unsettling development occurred.
Whether it was quarantine, or aliens or murder hornets-
- You know what?
I just can't wait to go into 2021,
and hopefully get a break from all the craziness.
At some point, that would be nice.
- Very nice.
- You know, Liz?
I think I'm generally a pretty optimistic guy.
So, I'd like to take a look at
the good things that came from quarantine.
- I couldn't agree more!
Let's count down a few silver linings
from everyone being quarantined.
Number five, music lessons.
Well, with all of our free time,
many of us decided
it was time to pick up a few new hobbies and interests.
- Yeah, like learning a new instrument.
- We had a few celebrity couples
teach each other new skills,
like Shawn Mendez teaching Camila Cabello
how to play guitar,
and Priyanka Chopra being taught how to play piano
by Nick Jonas.
- [Narrator 2] She had never played the piano,
but always wanted to learn an instrument.
So she makes Nick give her
an half an hour to 45 minute lesson every day.
- [Elizabeth] Number four, meditation by Lizzo.
- And that's the vibration of rising,
the more in tune we're all becoming.
- [James] Number three, cast reunions.
- [Elizabeth] From "Fast Times at Ridgemont High,"
to "High School Musical," to "The Parent Trap,"
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,"
even "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
- 30 years since we shot the pilot!
- Wow!
- All came together, and fans absolutely loved it.
- Oh, I know I did.
Number two, Verzuz musicians,
which showcase musicians in similar categories
go hit for hit on Instagram Live,
and the fans decided who had the best songs.
- And we have so many songs that we can share,
and I feel like so many people tonight
are going to be so happy.
- We saw the lights of John Legend and Alicia Keys
duke it out.
♪ Sees her ♪
♪ When he sees her ♪
♪ And a real woman knows a real man ♪
- Even Rick Ross and 2 Chainz!
Now, 2 Chainz still thinks that he should have won.
Personally, I'm on the fence.
I'm a big fan of both artists.
- I wonder what you gon do,
'cause I said, "but you got so much to choose from!"
- No, I love- You know I love you?
- I love you more.
- [James] Number one, virtual dance party.
- Finally, we had some amazing virtual dance parties
with DJ D-Nice.
♪ My love to you ♪
- You know, I gotta say,
I had no idea that I would have as much fun
as I did dancing alone in my living room
with a bunch of strangers on Instagram.
- Yep! 2020 was just full of discoveries!
- And here's an honorable mention.
Beekeeping.
I think my all time favorite thing
a celebrity has done during quarantine
was when Chris Hemsworth decided
he would become a beekeeper.
The bees really are so important to our ecosystem,
and this is honestly a great hobby to have.
- With my little beekeepers here.
And their little flow hive.
Look at this.
Harvesting honey, no disturbance to the bees.
- Well, thanks so much for joining us
as we looked back on all the best entertainment of 2020.
- Whether it was viral clips-
- Hit TV shows-
- Favorite songs-
- Sports-
- Virtual dance parties-
- Or video games that let us explore whole new worlds.
- We definitely made the best of what we could this year,
and we're looking forward to what 2021 has in store.
- Thanks again for joining us here at Planet Hollywood.
We'll see you next time.
I'm James Maslow.
- And I'm Elizabeth Stanton,
and we wish you all a-
- [Both] Happy new year!