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From Johnny Cash's song for Oscar the Grouch to B. B. King's ode to the letter "b," these 'Sesame Street' appearances by famous musicians were unforgettable.
Entertainment
The decade of MTV, shoulder pads, and big hair gave us some of our favorite and most expressive words.
The beloved children’s show turns 57 on November 10. Learn this behind-the-scenes story about Oscar the Grouch from ‘Sesame Street.’
Each of these 30 songs mentions a famous person. Can you name them all in eight minutes or less?
Ever wondered what Gilded Age high society meant by "dollar princess" or "the alum"? Decode the 19th-century slang used in HBO’s 'The Gilded Age.'
From potted ham and boiled cabbage to diamondback terrapin and celery, discover what high society—and working-class families—actually ate during the Gilded Age.
The HBO show 'The Gilded Age' features a number of people who really did live during the Gilded Age, from the real Mrs. Catherine Astor to Booker T. Washington.
They made headlines, topped the charts, and took over the big screen two decades ago, but what are these icons up to in 2026?
Before smartphones, streaming, and the internet took over, everyday life was filled with simple pleasures and technologies that have all but gone extinct.
From ‘Flavor of Love’ to ‘The Swan,’ it’s hard to believe any of these shows were even green-lit.
Brazil’s most notorious killer of killers has been called the real Dexter for years, but 'Dexter's' creator tells a different origin story.
The show spent ten seasons talking about money but never once said what anybody made.
Movies
From ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Carrie,’ how well do you know these characters from 1970s movies?
The filmmaker's work was anything but predictable—but his daily habits, which included meditation and the same meals for months at a time, were the foundation of his creativity.
Every casting rumor comes with a “what if,” but these near misses come from the people who were actually there.
Music
Theater
The ratings board said children could see it with a parent, but the police in Washington had other ideas.
How well do you know these unforgettable numbers from 'Mamma Mia,' 'Rent,' and more? See if you can complete the song titles from these classic musicals with this quiz.
'Six' has made audiences fall in love with Henry VIII's wives, but its depiction of their lives doesn't always agree with the historical record.
These musicals inspired by Shakespeare imagine what would happen if Juliet didn't die, if "A Midsummer Night's Dream" took place in a nightclub, and more.
Comics
It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)
We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.
Game Shows
The most popular game shows across the country include nostalgic titles no longer on air, as well as some modern favorites.
From world geography to word origins, we’ve rounded up the best 'Jeopardy!' trivia questions. Brush up on your facts and see how you’d fare on the big stage.
From Howard Cosell to Betty White, these memorable guest stars helped make 'The Odd Couple' one of television’s most distinctive sitcoms.
