Brooklyn was rockin’ last night as the location for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.  I watched the entire show and here are my Top 5 most memorable moments of the night:

1. *NSYNC Reunites!

There were rumors on Twitter all week that the five boys from *NSYNC would reunite on the MTV stage during Justin Timberlake’s Vanguard performance.  And I squealed like a little girl when Joey, JC, Chris, and Lance popped up from below the stage to join JT for “Girlfriend” and “Bye Bye Bye.” And then a mere minute later, the boys dropped back below the stage and were bye, bye, bye themselves.  I know it was quick, and some fans were a bit disappointed, but I thought it was perfect.

2. Justin Timberlake’s Performance

We were treated to a Justin Timberlake mini-concert last night and, WOW, he was awesome.  It was hit after hit and dance move after dance move.  Justin is a true entertainer that often reminds me of Michael Jackson, so it was perfect that he was there to receive the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award” or an MTV Lifetime Achievement Award.  Jimmy Fallon introduced JT as “The President of Pop” and, after last night’s electrifying performance, I’d have to agree.

3. Taylor Swift

Okay.  She didn’t technically PERFORM last night, but Taylor Swift was all over the TV screen.  She showed up in a gorgeous blue gown and retro pinned hairdo.  She’s always one of the best dressed. But she needs her publicist to remind her that the cameras are always watching.  She was a little saucy when her ex-boyfriend, One Direction’s Harry Styles, took the stage. We saw Taylor mouth the F-bomb to her bestie, Selena Gomez.  And when she won Best Female Video for “I Knew You Were Trouble” she said, “I also want to thank the person who inspired this sing, who knows EXACTLY who he is, because now I’ve got one of these!” and she held up her moon man award.  But what I love most about my girl Tay is that she always enjoys herself at these award shows.  We caught her jumping out of her seat and dancing along to every single live performance.

4. Oh, Miley

This photo of the Will Smith family says it all.  “What the…?”  I was equally confused and uncomfortable during Miley’s entire performance of her hit song, “We Can’t Stop.”  But then things turned worse when she started “twerking” on Robin Thicke during his summer smash, “Blurred Lines.”  (On a side note: I was super bummed I didn’t get to see a true “Blurred Lines” performance.) Miley continued to hump Teddy Bears, a foam finger, and some of the band members. All while wearing a shiny nude bikini.  Moms everywhere are mourning our Disney darling, Hannah Montana. There’s still time to STOP, Miley.

5.  Katy Perry’s Knockout Performance

It was a little tough to pick between Lady Gaga’s opening number and Katy’s closing number, but I had to give the win to Katy who took her stage to the base of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.  She was dressed like a sparkly prize fighter and had fun choreography and some powerful vocals.  I love her new single “Roar” and I hope there’s more girl power anthems on her new album Prism, which will be released this fall.

Prince William and his gorgeous wife Kate released two family photos yesterday.  They are casual and adorable and feature one-month-old Prince George (wrapped in the same swaddle blanket from his debut) and even their dog, Lupo.  The pics were snapped by Kate’s Dad, Michael Middleton, in the garden of the Middleton family home.  It’s so sweet to see such a natural family photo of the royal couple.

It’s official.  They’re perfect.

 

I remember when I first saw Luke Bryan.  It was June 2012 and I had the CMT Music Awards on in the background while I was simultaneously typing on my laptop.  I heard this beautiful voice, randomly looked up, and there he was. HI, THERE.

He’s very handsome. And when I found out he was married and had two little boys, I just loved him more.  Here’s a country superstar, a family man, and, from what I’ve read, an overall super duper nice and deserving guy.  How can you not love him?  And he’s come a long way from his small town of Leesburg, Georgia to the Academy of Country Music “Entertainer of the Year.”

HI, AGAIN.

Okay, it does not hurt that HE’S REALLY CUTE.

And for my friends who have said, “Who is Luke Bryan?” (I know, right?), here are five facts about this country cutie.

1. His full name is Thomas Luther Bryan.

2. Luke was planning to move to Nashville to follow his dream of becoming a country music star.  But the night before he was about to leave, his older brother Chris died in a car accident.  He then chose to stay close to his family and attend Georgia Southern.  After graduation, he worked on his Dad’s peanut farm until his family finally persuaded him to move to Nashville in 2001.

3. Luke’s first big hit song was the hip-hop-inspired “Country Girl (Shake It for Me).”

4. His fan club is called The Nut House.

5. He has his wife Caroline’s name tattooed on his butt.

Finally, here’s Luke performing his brand new hit, “Crash My Party” on The TODAY Show this morning. It really made my Friday.  If you weren’t already a big fan (like me!), hopefully I successfully converted you.  Enjoy!

Even MORE proof that it’s THE song of the summer.  Well done, Robin Thicke.  Side note: I can’t wait until Jimmy Fallon takes over The Tonight Show in February.  

 

The royal baby has a name!  Drumroll please……

His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.

Prince George. I like it.  What do you think?

It’s a boy!  Prince William and his wife Kate gave birth to a baby boy yesterday afternoon and I’ve been waiting all day for the first sneak peek!  I got a little teary-eyed watching the gorgeous couple FINALLY come out of those hospital doors with the little prince swaddled in an antique-looking blanket. (Do you think it was once William’s?)  Kate looked so lovely and happy.  And William looked super proud.  They were both dressed in baby blue (how adorbs!) and I even saw the baby wave some tiny fingers to the crowd!

They were both relaxed and casual when they addressed the press.  Kate said that it was an emotional and special time and that every parent could probably understand how they were feeling.  William joked that the baby has “her looks, thankfully.”  And that the baby has a “good pair of lungs that’s for sure, he’s a big boy.”  I love that William and Kate are so NORMAL!   William carried the baby in the car seat.  He loaded the car seat in the base all by himself and then drove the black SUV home to Kensington Palace.  Kate waved from the back seat with the baby.

They are still “working on a name.”  I hope we find out soon! I’m predicting something traditional.  (Plus, North and Cricket are already taken.)

I’m a big John Mayer fan and this photo from one of John’s summer concert stops completely stole my heart.  Here’s John hanging with his Dad on stage at the Red Rocks on July 16th.  Right after this moment, JM let his Dad pick the next song and it was “Stop this Train.”  (One of my favs and very appropriate.)

What a horrible way to wake up on a Sunday morning.  The news was all over social media.  Cory Monteith, who plays Finn on Fox’s hit series Glee, passed away at the young age of 31.  He was found dead and alone in a hotel room in Vancouver.   He had been struggling with sobriety for most of his life.  We don’t yet know the cause of death, but I’m so incredibly sad for his fans, his family, and his girlfriend, Lea Michele, who also played his costar Rachel on Glee.  I read that they were talking marriage and children.  And that they were excited to start the next season of Glee together.  My heart aches for Lea and her unimaginable loss.  I’ve loved Glee since day one and it definitely will not be the same without Finn.  Without Cory.

Rest in peace, Cory.  You will be missed.