As 2012 begins, Atrium takes a look back at 2011 and some of the most memorable moments that make you sad to countdown to the New Year…
Biggest Wedding: Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries and Prince William & Kate Middleton-The Royal Wedding
Kim Kardashian has been waiting for her Storybook wedding her entire life. From her 20.5 carat wedding ring to her 3 custom Vera Wang Dresses – Kim left out no glam at the $29 million Montecito, CA estate which had a 10.5 million viewers tuning in all over the World.
The moment we all have been waiting for –has arrived! Finally Prince William and Kate Middleton are married. The very traditional and beautiful wedding has been the talk for the entire 2011 year.
Divorce: 2011′s Biggest Breakups:
There was no way we could choose between the split of Demi Moore with Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Lopez with Marc Anthony – and who can even think of leaving out the marriage that only lasted 72 days: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. So as we say good-bye to 2011 we are also saying farewell to some of our favorite couples.
Best Birth of Celeb Kids:
Lovely married couple Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey finally delivered their beautiful twins. Took nearly six months for the world to get a look at Moroccan and Monroe!
Best Dressed : Mila Kunis
At the 83rd Academy Awards wore an Elie Saab Haute Couture gown in a beautiful lavender. The details of this dress are exquisite, combing draping fabric and elegant lace with Neil Lane jewelry accents. Of course her signature, sultry make-up and light pink lips were a perfect compliment.
Most Missed: Steve Jobs, Amy Whinehouse & Elizabeth Taylor
Steve Jobs was a very intelligent man who changed lives through technology innovation. From the invention of iTunes to Macs to even the iPhone – Steve Jobs not only saved the music industry but also changed the way that our society communicates. We love Steve Jobs.
Beautiful Singer and Song Writer Amy Winehouse touched lives with her delightful voice. Her striking memorable tattoos and bee-hive hairstyle is what made Amy Winehouse unique.
With a career spanning six decades, Elizabeth Taylor was the Queen of Hollywood. Serving as a notable style icon and actress, Taylor was just as famous for her personal life as she was her career – which included eight marriages and seven husbands.
Biggest Space News: Say Goodbye to the Space Shuttle
NASA’s 135th space shuttle flight ended marking the close of a 30-year run for NASA’s ambitious, controversial and troubled orbital vehicle. America’s space programs will continue, but without their flagship space plane. At least for the next few years, U.S. astronauts will hitch rides to the International Space Station in Russian capsules.
Most Capturing National News: Casey Anthony Case
Casey Anthony, the young mother whose seeming heartlessness at the disappearance of her daughter transfixed America for three years, was found NOT guilty on the murder of her daughter Caylee Marie.
Best Album: Watch the Throne
Jay Z and Kanye West released their highly demanded collaboration album August 8th on iTunes and in stores physically August 12th. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Watch the Throne leads the debuting at No. 1. selling 436,100 units after only seven days in stores.
Best Awaited News: Beyonce Baby Bump
What the World has been waiting for- Beyonce is Pregnant! Beyonce revealed her pregnancy at the end of her performance at the VMA Awards in August, making the news one of the highest tweeting trends of all times. Jay-Z is excited and close friends including Beyonce has been spotted purchasing pink accessories – we think it’s a girl!
