Life was just more awesome then.
Chris Rock hosted the best MTV Video Music Awards
Let's see: Diana Ross jiggled Lil Kim's boob (pictured), Lauryn Hill won Video of the Year, Afeni Shakur and Voletta Wallace presented the award for Best Rap Video, and Britney Spears and 'N Sync performed for the first time.
Via: abcnews.go.com
10 of the greatest teen movies were released
All the teen stars appeared in all the teen movies that year, including 10 Things I Hate About You, American Pie, Cruel Intentions, Drive Me Crazy, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Election, Jawbreaker, Never Been Kissed, She's All That, and Varsity Blues.
TLC returned
Five years after the release of CrazySexyCool, TLC returned with a number one album, FanMail, which included major radio hits such as 'No Scrubs' and 'Unpretty.' The band was everywhere that year and picked up several awards along the way.
Via: billboard.com
Latin music invaded radio
Ricky Martin led the way for latin influence in pop music with the wildly successful English-language self-titled debut. Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, and Santana all had major hits in the same year that Jennifer Lopez (pictured) officially added "slash singer" to her resume.
Via: forums.thefashionspot.com
