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Sia performs "Big Bird's Song" on Sesame Street.

Hey Food: 13 Hilarious Sesame Street Song Parodies

From “Hey Food” to “Slimey to the Moon,” these ‘Sesame Street’ song parodies are bound to give you a good chuckle or two.

Paul McCartney with John Lennon's son Julian, the inspiration for "Hey Jude," in Greece in the mid-1960s.

Paul McCartney’s Handwritten Lyrics for “Hey Jude” Just Sold for $910,000

McCartney wrote the song for John Lennon’s son Julian after Lennon began his relationship with Yoko Ono.

Keep that crispy, crunchy freshness inside the bag—no tools needed.

This Nifty Potato Chip Bag Hack Is Amazing the Internet

Clothespins, binder clips, and rubber bands all work in a pinch, but all you really need is the bag itself.

Patrick Stewart Is Reading a Different Shakespeare Sonnet Live Every Day

If you're looking for something to do at home, tune into Patrick Stewart's Instagram every day to hear him read a different sonnet by Shakespeare.

Take a Look: LeVar Burton Will Livestream Readings on Twitter

The former 'Star Trek' star and 'Reading Rainbow' host is taking his popular podcast, 'LeVar Burton Reads,' to Twitter.

Let Dolly Parton read you a bedtime story.

Dolly Parton Is Reading Books From Her Imagination Library to Kids Stuck Inside

Dolly Parton has donated more than 100 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program, and now, she's reading bedtime stories to kids around the world.

11 Surprising Facts About Johnny Cash

With his gravelly baritone and colorful lyrics, Johnny Cash became one of the 1960s’ most prolific crossover artists, bridging the gap between country and early rock ‘n’ roll with a moody, bluesy flair.

Eric Clapton performing in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1992.

10 Wonderful Facts About Eric Clapton

As a solo artist and a member of bands like The Yardbirds, Blind Faith, Cream, and Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton—the man known as “Slowhand” (and sometimes “God”)—has thrilled generations of fans with his righteous bluesy wailing.

Fanny DeVito: The Danny DeVito Fanny Pack You Never Knew You Needed Has Arrived

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Danny DeVito has been inexplicably reproduced in fanny pack form, continuing 2020's trend of weird.

Steve McQueen stars in The Great Escape (1963).

8 Fast Facts About Steve McQueen

Celebrated as the "King of Cool," Steve McQueen climbed his way from reform school and juvenile delinquency to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Filming on Friends Reunion Has Been Delayed Due to Coronavirus

Less than one month after it was confirmed that HBO Max would be airing a 'Friends' reunion, filming on the special has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

9 Fascinating Facts About Buster Keaton

Even today, Buster “The Great Stone Face” Keaton's filmmaking genius continues to influence everyone from Mel Brooks to Jackie Chan.

39 Notable New York University Alumni

From Oscar-winning actors to CEOs, these are some of the most notable people to have attended and graduated from New York University.

Liza Minnelli performs on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1992.

14 Showstopping Facts About Liza Minnelli

Find out about the dazzling life and career of ‘Cabaret’ star and daughter of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli.

Jackie Gleason on the set of You're in the Picture, arguably the worst game show to ever air.

You're in the Picture: The '60s Game Show That Was So Bad, It Required an On-Air Apology

After just one episode, Jackie Gleason was so ashamed of 'You're in the Picture' that he spent the entire second episode apologizing to viewers for it.

Queen's Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and John Deacon pose in London in 1973.

The Original Names of 30 Popular Bands

What's in a name? A lot if you're a popular music band. So imagine if Radiohead was still On A Friday? Or Ozzy Osbourne was still performing under the name of his mother’s favorite talcum powder? The stories behind these groups’ original names are curious

Julia Stiles at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.

49 Notable Columbia University Alumni

Columbia University, Manhattan's Ivy League institution, boasts Alexander Hamilton, Barack Obama, and even Alicia Keys (sort of) among its former students.

The Violent Shootout That Led to Daryl Hall and John Oates Joining Forces

One of the biggest duos in pop music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates first encountered one another during a dance hall riot in 1967 Philadelphia.

Why Air Supply Changed the Lyrics to “All Out of Love” for American Fans

The mellow duo Air Supply found success in the 1980s thanks to their easy-listening love songs. But one lyric was so strange it had to be revised.

Katherine Johnson, the NASA Legend Who Inspired 'Hidden Figures,' Dies at Age 101

Katherine Johnson—the mathematician known for calculating the equations that sent the first astronauts to the moon and breaking barriers in the civil rights era, as seen in 'Hidden Figures'—died the morning of Monday, February 24, 2020 NASA has announced.

8 Surprising Facts About Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman was famous for less than 10 years, but his mark on comedy—and talent for perplexing people—will live forever.

15 Fun Facts About Midnight Madness

If you were alive during the first half of the 1980s and lucky enough to have access to HBO, you've probably seen 'Midnight Madness' more times than you can count.

8 Surprising Facts About James Dean

James Dean made just three films before his death at age 24, but his impact on pop culture has lasted decades.

10 Legendary Facts About Bob Marley

More than any other reggae artist, Bob Marley embodied the political righteousness and defiant joy inherent to the genre.

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