Top 10 Entertainment Stories of 2009: Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods, Carrie Prejean, Farrah Fawcett, Paul Harvey, Jonas Brothers, More

As 2009 ends, I thought I would take a look back at the most interesting stories I covered in 2009 for Associated Content. These stories range from immoral to inspiring and feature Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods, Carrie Prejean, Farrah Fawcett, Paul Harvey, Jonas Brothers and more

10. International Sword Swallower's Appreciation Day

February 28, 2009 marked "International Sword Swallower's Appreciation Day " and I interviewed the sword swallower from 2008's "America's Got Talent" for the occasion.
Interview with Sword-Swallower Dan Meyer About International Sword Swallowers Appreciation Day

9. 40th Annual Dove Awards

The 40th Annual Dove Award Nominees were announced on February 20, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee, and I took a closer look at some of the nominees.
40th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominations Announced in Nashville

8. Paul Harvey

The inimitable Paul Harvey passed away February 28, 2009. For many of his listeners, it was like loosing an old family friend.
Paul Harvey - the Rest of His Story

7. Analog to Digital Conversion

In June 2009 when America was forced to switch to digital television, unemployment was at an all-time high, incomes were cut drastically for many Americans, and 2.8 million Americans ended up without television - a problem still affecting countless Americans as we enter 2010.
Analog to Digital TV Conversion: Approximately 2.8 Million Americans Now Without Television
Converting Older Analog Televisions to Digital TV Not as Easy as Promised

6. Jonas Brothers

If your kids are into the Jonas Brothers - a boy band who gained their popularity through the Disney Channel - you have probably heard a lot about them in 2009.
The Jonas Brothers: Clean Fun for Your Teens and Tweens
What Did Barbara Walters' Interview with the Jonas Brothers Reveal?

5. American Idol and Gospel Music

Due to the popularity of "American Idol" in 2009, I took a look at many of the American Idol alumni who had Gospel Music ties:
Gospel Artists and the American Idol Factor
American Idol's Gospel Music Connection on "From Idol to Inspiration"

4. Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett succumbed to cancer on June 25, 2009. Her untimely death was all the more newsworthy because it happened the day of Michael Jackson's death.
Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer - Charlie's Angel's Golden Girl Gone

3. Carrie Prejean

Carrie Prejean was in and out of the news in 2009, first for her innocuos reply to Perez Hilton's baited question at the Miss USA Pageant, and then for semi-topless photos and a rumored "sex tape" right as her book was hitting newsstands.
Miss California - Intolerance at the Miss USA Pageant
Miss California Carrie Prejean Nude Photos Scandal Hits the Web
Second Topless Photo of Carrie Prejean Miss California Appears on the Web
Miss California Carrie Prejean to Keep Crown and Title Despite Nude Photos - Personal Agenda?
Carrie Prejean Miss California - when Christians Stumble
Fired! Carrie Prejean Loses Miss California Crown
Carrie Prejean Sex Tape Scandal - Former Miss California Settles Out of Court

2. Tiger Woods

Much like the Michael Jackson story, the Tiger Woods story dominated the media for weeks after news broke about Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses and the odd circumstances of his Thanksgiving car accident. Read more at:
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Marriage Over - Divorce Rumors Confirmed
Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Go Separate Ways
Does Tiger Woods Want a Quickie Divorce?
More Tiger Woods News and Speculation - the High Price of Infidelity

1. Michael Jackson

Superstar and king of pop Michael Jackson, known around the world for his music and his scandals, died in June 25, 2009 at age 50. His death and prolonged funeral dominated news reports for months.
Michael Jackson King of Pop Dead at 50
More Michael Jackson Rumors - was Michael Jackson a Christian when He Died?