As a finale to my Best of 2011 coverage, here are the best parts of 2011 that didn’t fit neatly into any of my categories.
Best Look – Katy Perry’s Smurfette Dress
Best Viral Videos
1. Today Now! Interviews the 5-Year-Old Screenwriter of Fast Five
2. Funny or Die’s Audio Tour
Best National Anthem Performance – Zooey Deschanel at Game 4 of the World Series
Late Night Talk Show Musical Guest MVP’s
St. Vincent
St. Vincent – “She is Beyond Good and Evil” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Childish Gambino
Childish Gambino – “Bonfire” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Best Single Dance Move in a Music Video – The Tofo Tofo dancers and Beyoncé drop to their knees and kick back up in the “Run the World (Girls)” music video.
Best Hip-Shaking – Ellie Goulding in the “Lights” Music Video