Number 1 Songs in 2013 — UK and US Charts
"Blurred Lines"
Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell Williams
The controversial summer anthem was the best-selling single of 2013 in the UK, spending five weeks at number one. Its provocative lyrics and video drew criticism but didn't dent its commercial success.
"Thrift Shop"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz
The independent hip-hop duo's novelty hit about second-hand shopping spent six weeks at US number one, becoming the first independently released song to top the chart since 1994.
Biggest Films of 2013 — Box Office Hits
Frozen
Box Office: $1.28 billion
Disney's animated musical became a cultural juggernaut. 'Let It Go' was inescapable, sung by every child on earth for what felt like years. It revitalised Disney Animation Studios and spawned a massive franchise.
Fashion and Style of 2013
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 2013
Buildings completed and structures opened in 2013