2010

What Was Happening in 2010

The world crawled out of recession while a volcanic ash cloud grounded Europe

Born in

Number 1 Songs in 2010 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Love the Way You Lie"

Eminem ft. Rihanna

This collaboration was one of the biggest songs of the year globally. In the UK, the best-selling single was 'Love the Way You Lie', reflecting the dominance of hip-hop crossovers in the charts.

US #1

"TiK ToK"

Kesha

Kesha's debut single opened the year at number one and became the best-selling digital single of 2010 in the US, perfectly capturing the party-pop zeitgeist of the era.

Biggest Films of 2010 — Box Office Hits

Toy Story 3

Box Office: $1.07 billion

Pixar's third instalment in the beloved franchise became the first animated film to cross $1 billion worldwide. It made grown adults weep openly in cinemas and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Fashion and Style of 2010

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 2010

Buildings completed and structures opened in 2010

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