The year was defined by massive shifts in pop culture, from the debut of the as a mainstream cultural force to the global phenomenon of Avatar .
: James Cameron's Avatar shattered records, grossing over $2.7 billion worldwide. Other top earners included: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ($934 million) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs ($887 million) Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ($836 million) Fashion & Cultural Trends Most wanted - 2009
: Silly Bandz, oversized hoop earrings, cardigans, and the rise of defined the year's aesthetic. Tech Boom : The Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The year was defined by massive shifts in
: The Billboard Year-End Hot 100 was dominated by The Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga . "Boom Boom Pow" – The Black Eyed Peas (#1) "Poker Face" – Lady Gaga (#2) "Just Dance" – Lady Gaga (#3) "I Gotta Feeling" – The Black Eyed Peas (#4) "Love Story" – Taylor Swift (#5) Tech Boom : The Go to product viewer dialog for this item